In this step-by-step tutorial I show how to make the lemon peel stitch. This crochet stitch tutorial includes detailed photo instructions. The lemon peel stitch is very easy to make and it is great for beginners because it consists of a single crochet and a double crochet. The pattern is a repeat of one row. This crochet stitch is reversible and looks the same on both sides.
For this tutorial I use Järbo 8/4 100% Cotton Mercerized & Gassed 50 g yarn, color: 32032 (frosty green), and a 2.0 mm hook.
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Photo instructions for the lemon peel crochet stitch
Row 1
1. Start by chaining an odd number of chains. You will start working in the second chain from your hook.
2. So, make a single crochet in the second chain from your hook.
3. Then make a double crochet in the next stitch.
4. Make a single crochet in the next stitch and a double crochet in the next one.
5. Then repeat: make a single crochet in the next stitch and a double crochet in the next one.
6. Keep working in the same way until the end of the row. The row should end with a double crochet.
Row 2
7. Chain one and turn your work around. Chain one does not count as a stitch.
8. Make a single crochet in the first stitch.
9. Make a double crochet in the next stitch.
10. Then repeat: make a single crochet in the next stitch and a double crochet in the next one.
11. The row should end with a double crochet made in last stitch. For the rest of the pattern repeat row 2.
Finished lemon peel crochet stitch
12. Done!
