Crochet Mandarin Orange
Crochet Mandarin Orange is a beautiful and whimsical craft project that brings a touch of fun and creativity to any space. The bright orange color and intricate crochet stitches add a cheerful and charming vibe to your home decor. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for all skill levels and promises hours of relaxing and enjoyable crafting. Watching the mandarin orange take shape as you work on it is truly satisfying, and once completed, it becomes a delightful piece that can be displayed or gifted to bring joy to others. So gather your yarn and crochet hook, and let's get crafting this adorable crochet mandarin orange together!
For the orange:
Row 1: Magic ring and 6 sc in it. Join with a slip stitch.
Row 2: 2sc in each sc, all around (12)
Row 3: 1sc in the first sc, 2 in the next (18)
Row 4: 1 sc in the first, 1 sc in the second, 2 in the next(24)
Row 5: 1 sc in the first, 1 sc in the second, 1 sc in the third, 2 sc in the next (30)
Row 6: 1 sc in each of the first 4 stitches, then 2 sc in the next (36)
Rows 7 to 11: 1 sc in each.
Rows 12 and following: start decreasing in the same proportion you increased (that’s to say 4 sc, 2together; 3sc, 2 tog, etc.) Remember to stuff it before you close it!
For the steam:
Chain 5 and then wave in end inside your chain.
For the leaf:
Chain 8. We are going to work in both sides of the chain, fist in one side and then the other. The idea is to increase and then decrease to create this leaf form.
Make a sc in second stitch from the hook.
Then a half double crochet in the next.
Then double crochet.
Then triple.
Then double again.
Then hdc again.
Then sc.
Make a chain to turn and work the other side of the leaf the same way.