Crochet Pine Twigs and Dried Lemon Slices

Crocheting pine twigs and incorporating dried lemon slices into your crafts is a delightful way to add a touch of natural charm to your creations. The earthy scent of pine combined with the citrusy aroma of lemons brings a refreshing and cozy vibe to any space. Whether you're making festive decorations, ornamental pieces, or even holiday gifts, the combination of these elements creates a visually appealing and aromatic experience that is sure to brighten up your home. So, grab your yarn, needles, pine twigs, and lemon slices, and let your creativity flow as you bring nature's beauty into your crochet projects with a bit of zest!

YARN

Light Yarn (3) in Green (A), Mustard (B), White (C)

Crochet hook size B (2.25 mm)

Embroidery Needle

Wood Twigs

Glue Gun

DIMENSIONS

Small Lemon Slice= about 2 in. (5 cm) tall.

Large Lemon Slice = about 2¼ in. (6.5 cm) tall.

Pine Twig = about 8 in. (20.3 cm) tall.

ch = chain

rep = repeat

rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

Easy

28 sc + 28 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).

With A

Row 1: Ch 31, 1 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 29 chs – 30 sc.

Row 2: Ch 7, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sl st in next 5 chs, 1 sl st in st where you started the chain, (1 sl st in next st, ch 7, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sl st in next 5 chs) rep across – 30 spikes.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail.

Flatten the piece with an iron.

Wrap the piece around a twig, and glue it to it with a glue gun.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring – 8 sc.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.

Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 24 sc.

Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 32 sc.

Rnd 5: switch to C, (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 40 sc.

Rnd 6: switch back to B, sc in each st around – 40 sc.

Rnd 7: working in front loop only, sl st in each st around – 40 sl st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

With C, embroider straight lines for membrane walls (create 8 segments).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.

Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 24 sc.

Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 32 sc.

Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 40 sc.

Rnd 6: switch back to C, (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 48 sc.

Rnd 7: switch back to B, sc in each st around – 48 sc.

Rnd 8: working in front loop only, sl st in each st around – 48 sl st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

With C, embroider straight lines for membrane walls (create 8 segments).