Make a sweet and zesty crocheted lemon in a flash with simple single crochet and slip stitches. Originally designed for the Craft Yarn Council as a “stress ball” for National Stress Awareness Month, this lemon is the perfect thing to squeeze when you’re having a rough day.
And if you find yourself hooked on making crocheted fruit, learn how to make other delicious (in)edibles in Twinkie Chan's Eat Your Fruits and Veggies Crochet-Along.

This project is also available as a class:
Click here for step-by-step video instructions.

Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: 1 yard green worsted weight yarn (Twinkie uses Red Heart Super Saver in Spring Green) and 26 yards yellow worsted weight yarn (Twinkie uses Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow)
Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0mm)
Finished Measurements: Approx. 4 inches long and 2 ¼ inches wide
Gauge: 15 sc x 17 rows = 4 in. x 4 in.