Lemon Peel Crochet Stitch Tutorial

The lemon peel stitch tutorial is an easy one and the stitch is a very simple 1 row repeat and gives a lovely texture, just like the peel of a lemon.

Lemon peel stitch description

The lemon peel stitch is a solid crochet stitch with no gaps making it perfect for making warm items and bags. The crochet stitch is also reversible and is the same on both sides, this makes it ideal for blankets and throws.

How it’s made

The lemon peel stitch tutorial is a beginner friendly crochet pattern. Its a very simple one row repeat and to complete the tutorial you will need to know the single crochet stitch and the double crochet stitch. You can use any yarn with its recommended crochet hook size to complete the tutorial.

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Lemon peel stitch tutorial crochet pattern

Hook sizes

The hook recommended for your yarn.

Yarn

Any yarn can be used.

Terminology

USA

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Abbreviations

ch – Chain

dc – Double crochet

sc – Single crochet

Gauge / Tension

Not applicable for this tutorial due to yarn variations. I recommending making a small swatch of the lemon peel stitch and measuring the size before beginning a large project.

Pattern notes

Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces eg. (sc, dc) would mean sc in first stitch then dc in next stitch.

Supplies

You will need the following supplies to complete the crochet project (links will take you directly to my recommended supplies)

– Crochet hooks 

– Any yarn

– scissors

Lemon peel stitch tutorial free crochet pattern

Use any yarn with the recommended hook.

Row 1

• ch multiples of 2 for desired length
• ch 1 more then start in 2nd ch from the hook
• sc in ch, dc in next ch: repeat to end
• ch & turn

Row 2

• sc in dc, dc in sc: repeat to end
• ch & turn

Row 3 +

• Repeat row 2 until you reach desired size
• Fasten off & weave in ends.

Lemon Peel Stitch Tutorial