Master the Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch with 2 Starting Options

Master the Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch with 2 Starting Options

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Lemon Peel Stitch Overview
4. Option 1: Starting with a Chain
   • Step 1: Chain an Even Number
   • Step 2: Skip the First Chain and Work into the Second Stitch
   • Step 3: Single Crochet and Double Crochet Across the Row
5. Option 2: Starting with a Double Crochet
   • Step 1: Make an Even Number of Chains
   • Step 2: Work a Double Crochet in the Second Chain
   • Step 3: Single Crochet and Double Crochet in Alternating Stitches
6. Working Rows and Turning
   • Step 1: Turning Chain and Beginning the Row
   • Step 2: Single Crochet and Double Crochet Across
   • Step 3: Ending the Rows and Turning the Work
7. Continuing the Lemon Peel Stitch
8. Pros of the Lemon Peel Stitch
9. Cons of the Lemon Peel Stitch
10. Tips and Tricks
11. Conclusion

Lemon Peel Stitch: A Versatile Crochet Stitch with Texture

The Lemon Peel Stitch is a versatile crochet stitch that adds texture and visual interest to your projects. It is a simple yet effective stitch pattern that works well with any weight of yarn and hook size. In this article, we will explore two different methods of starting the Lemon Peel Stitch and provide step-by-step instructions to help you master this stitch.

Materials Needed

Before we dive into the stitch itself, let's gather the materials you'll need to get started. For this project, you will need:

• Worsted weight yarn (such as Brava Worsted from WeCrochet)
• 5mm crochet hook (such as the peach Furls Odyssey hook)
• Stitch markers (optional, but helpful for marking specific stitches)

Now that we have our materials ready, let's explore the two different options for starting the Lemon Peel Stitch.

Option 1: Starting with a Chain

The first option for starting the Lemon Peel Stitch involves creating a foundation chain. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Chain an Even Number To begin, create a foundation chain with an even number of stitches. For example, you can make 10 chains for this demonstration. Add one more chain for your turning chain before proceeding.

Step 2: Skip the First Chain and Work into the Second Stitch Skip the first chain you just made and work into the second stitch of the foundation chain. Insert your hook into the back bump of the second chain and place a single crochet. This single crochet will serve as your first stitch of the row.

Step 3: Single Crochet and Double Crochet Across the Row In the next stitch, work a double crochet, again working in the back bump of the chain. Repeat these two stitches across the row: single crochet, double crochet. End the row with a double crochet.

Option 2: Starting with a Double Crochet

If you prefer, you can also start the Lemon Peel Stitch with a double crochet. Here's how:

Step 1: Make an Even Number of Chains Begin by making an even number of chains, just like in the previous option. For instance, create 10 chains for this sample.

Step 2: Work a Double Crochet in the Second Chain In this method, you will work a double crochet in the second chain of the foundation chain. This double crochet will serve as your first stitch for the row.

Step 3: Single Crochet and Double Crochet in Alternating Stitches Continue alternating between single crochet and double crochet stitches across the row. Work a single crochet in the next chain, followed by a double crochet. Repeat this pattern until the end of the row, finishing with a double crochet.

Now that we have covered the two options for starting the Lemon Peel Stitch, let's move on to working rows and turning the work.

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