How to Crochet Pine Twigs and Lemon Slices for Natural Home Decor

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.

Materials

YARN

• Light Yarn (3) in Green (A)
• Light Yarn (3) in Mustard (B)
• Light Yarn (3) in 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.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• rep = repeat
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Skill Level

Easy

Gauge

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

Pine Twig

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.

Small Lemon Slice

With B

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).

Large Lemon Slice

With B

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: (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).