Each of the following stitches will be used in this pattern. All US Terminology is used in this pattern. The steps will show how to do them step-by-step, but you might prefer to get familiar with them before getting started.

Wrap the yarn around the hook from back to front.

With a slip knot on your hook, yarn over.

Pull your hook down and through the loop on your hook, leaving one loop.

Insert your hook into the top loop. Yarn over.

Pull through the loop of yarn.

Pull the loop of yarn through the first loop on your hook as well.

Insert your hook into the top loop, yarn over.

Pull the loop of yarn through, yarn over again.

Pull through both loops on your hook.

Insert your hook into the first stitch, yarn over.

Pull through the loop of yarn.

Insert your hook into the second stitch, yarn over.

Pull through a loop of yarn. Yarn over.

Pull through all three loops on the hook.

Yarn over, insert your hook into the top loop.

Yarn over, pull through the loop of yarn.

Yarn over again and pull through all three loops on your hook.

Leaving a tail (around 4-5 inches long) of yarn at the front of your hand, wrap the yarn loosely, around your first finger. Wrap the yarn from the front, crossing the yarn at the top of your finger.

Insert your hook under the yarn on the right side. Hook the yarn on the left, pull it under the yarn on the right, twisting the hook as you pull it through.

Carefully take the knot off your finger. Pull the free end, to tighten the knot.

Pull the working yarn, to tighten the loop on your hook. Now you are ready to work.

Finish off by cutting the yarn and pulling the end through the loop on the hook. Pull this tight, to stop the stitches unravelling.

The pattern also includes hand sewing techniques. We recommend using embroidery floss for these hand stitches. Use two strands from a six-strand embroidery floss so when both strands are threaded through the needle and folded over, the two strands will become 4 strands.

Thread the needle and tie a knot in the end of the thread.

On the inside of one of the fabric pieces, put the needle through a tiny bit of fabric.

Pull the thread almost all the way to the knot. Stop pulling, split the thread close to the knot creating a gap then slip the needle through the gap.

Pull the thread taut. The thread should now be knotted to the fabric.

NOTE – Tying the thread to the fabric this way will prevent the knot from coming through the fabric as you stitch.

Put the needle through to the right side or underside of the fabric depending on which side of the fabric the needle needs to be on for the next step.

We use a whipstitch when sewing felt as it is an easy way to stitch flat seams, encasing the seam allowances in the stitching.

Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.

TIP – To make the stitches even, mark your finger with lines ⅛ to ¼ inch apart. Use this to line up your stitches, matching the distance on your finger.

Put the needle through one of the pieces of the fabric so it comes out on the right side of the fabric about ⅛ to ¼ inch away from the edge. Then bring the needle over both pieces of fabric and insert it into the fabric ⅛ to ¼ inch from the edge. Pull the needle through to the underside of the fabric.

Move the needle back over both pieces of fabric and put the needle back into the fabric about ⅛ to ¼ inch away from where it came up. Be sure to go through both layers. Pull the needle all the way through to the wrong side of the fabric and pull the thread taut.

Repeat all the way around.

These stitches are created without looping or crossing your thread. They can be used to create broken or unbroken lines or starbursts, fill shapes and create geometric designs.

Thread the needle with colored embroidery floss/thread and attach to the inside of the fabric pieces, following the ‘Attaching Thread’ directions in the Hand Sewing Instructions above.

Insert the needle from the wrong side of the fabric close to the raw edge, or at the point you want to start stitching. Pull the thread to the right side.

Push the needle down about ⅛ to ¼ inch away, pulling the thread all the way through. This will create a small stitch.

Push the needle back up to the right side about ⅛ to ¼ inch away from the last stitch, this will create a space between the first stitch. Pull the thread all the way through to the right side.

Repeat steps 01.1 to 01.3 creating the desired number of straight stitches in the desired pattern.

NOTE – It is advisable to read through each step, before you start crocheting, to ensure that you understand the step fully.

NOTE – This pattern uses chain one and slip stitch at the start or end of rows worked. These do not count, in the stitch numbers given for each row.

Sample Square

If you are a beginner, or are substituting with a different weight yarn, it may be helpful to work a sample square, to check your gauge is correct, for this pattern. Make the sample square using the first 6 rows of the Front Panel and a 4mm hook.  You can try working with a larger or smaller hook size if your gauge needs adjusting.

This Panel is made in simple rows.

With the bright green yarn and your 4mm crochet hook, chain 36.

Starting in the third chain from the hook, work one half double crochet into each chain across. Turn your work (34 stitches).

Chain two. Work one half double crochet into every stitch across the row, turn (34 stitches).

Repeat step 1.3 for sixteen rows (34 stitches per row – 18 rows total).

Now you are going to work a border around the edge of the panel.

Chain one.

Work one single crochet into the first thirty-three stitches of the row and two single crochets into the last stitch (which becomes the corner).

Turning the panel, work down the left side, making a single crochet into each of the eighteen row ends.

Along the bottom edge, work two single crochets into the corner, one single crochet into the next thirty-two stitches and two single crochets into the last (corner) stitch.

Finally, work up the right side of the panel. Work one single crochet into each row end and two single crochets into the last stitch.

Slip stitch into the chain one at the start of the border.

Finish off and weave the ends into the wrong side of the panel.

This panel is made in the same way as the Front Panel, but with extra rows, to make it longer.

With the bright green yarn and your 4mm crochet hook, chain thirty six.

Starting in the third chain from the hook, work one half double crochet into each chain across. Turn your work (34 stitches).

Chain two. Work one half double crochet into every stitch across the row, turn (34 stitches).

Repeat step 2.3 for twenty four rows (34 stitches per row – 26 rows in total).

Now you are going to work a border around the edge of the panel.

Chain one.

Work one single crochet into the first thirty-three stitches of the row and two single crochets into the last stitch, (which becomes the corner).

Turning the panel, work down the left side, making a single crochet into each of the twenty-six row ends.

Along the bottom edge, work two single crochets into the corner, one single crochet into the next thirty-two stitches and two single crochets into the last (corner) stitch.

Finally, work up the right side of the panel. Work one single crochet into each row end and two single crochets into the last stitch.

Slip stitch into the chain one at the start of the border.

Finish off and weave the ends into the wrong side of the panel.

Make 11. This is made in rows, that create an increasing, semi-circle shape, as you work.

OPTIONAL – You can make more or less of these slices, to suit your requirements.

With white yarn and your 2mm crochet hook, chain two.

Work three single crochets into the second chain from the hook and turn your work (3 stitches).

Chain one. Work two single crochets into each stitch and turn (6 stitches).

Chain one. Work two single crochets into the first stitch, one single crochet into the next four stitches, then two single crochets into the last stitch, turn (8 stitches).

Chain one, work two single crochets into each stitch and turn (16 stitches).

Chain one, work one single crochet into the first three stitches and two single crochets into the next stitch.

Repeat this pattern, four times in total (20 stitches).

Chain one. Work one single crochet into each stitch across, turn. For two rows  (20 stitches).

NOTE – Do not turn after the second row.

Now you are going to work a row of stitches, across the ends, of the straight edge, of the slice.

Chain one.

Work one single crochet into each row end (14 stitches).

Change to the bright yellow yarn. To do this, cut the old yarn, make a slip knot with the new yarn, and put this onto the end of your hook. Slip this loop through the original loop on your hook. Pull the tail of the cut yarn to tighten.

Chain one. Work one single crochet into each stitch around the curved edge of the slice. This makes the lemon rind (22 stitches).

Finish off and weave all the ends into the back of the slice.

Repeat steps 3.1 to 3.11 per Lemon Slice.

NOTE – We have used 11 slices. You can make more or less of these slices, as desired.

This is made from its widest edge, tapering to a point, to create a triangular shape.

With bright yellow yarn, chain five.

Starting in the second chain from the hook, work one single crochet into each chain across (4 stitches).

Chain one. Work a single crochet two together, into the first two stitches, then repeat for the remaining two stitches and turn (2 stitches).

Chain one. Work a single crochet two together, into both stitches of the row (1 stitch).

Finish off and weave the ends into the wrong side of the segment.

Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.5 twice, creating another two segments.

You will need three segments per Lemon Slice. Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.6 until you have the required total.

You will have noticed, while crocheting the Lemon Slices and Segments, that they tend to curl. To prevent this and to help set the shape, you need to block the Lemon Slices and Segments.

This is done by pinning the pieces onto a firm surface. I use a cork board for small pieces like these.

Gently stretch the pieces, if needed, to make them straight and even. Having a straight edge to line the slices up against, is particularly helpful. Spray everything with water, and allow them to dry naturally. I left mine overnight.

TIP – Use a spray starch or fabric stiffener, if preferred.

Now you are going to attach the Segments to the Lemon Slices.

Take one Slice and three Segments. Check that you have the right sides facing upwards. Using a small brush, cover the back of the segments with a layer of glue. Position the Segments onto the Slice, and when you are happy that they are evenly spaced, press down firmly, with your hand.

OPTIONAL – Take a length of bright yellow yarn and tie a knot at the end. Use this to sew two straight stitches into each Segment. Bring the needle up through the point of the segment and down through an opposite corner.

Repeat this again, coming up through the point of the Segment and down through the opposite corner. Do this for all three Segments and tie off.

NOTE – This stitching will help shape the Segments and give extra security.

Repeat steps 5.2 to 5.3 to attach all Segments to all Lemon Slices.

Lie the Front Panel on a flat surface, with the right side facing up. Measure and mark 2 ½ inches down from the top edge of the panel. This is where the flap will come over the front of the pouch.

Arrange four Lemon Slices randomly below the marking, right sides up.

As the Lemon Slices have been crocheted with a small hook, they are firm and tight. This makes it difficult to get pins through them. I recommend taking a photo of your layout as reference, instead of trying to pin the pieces on.

Leave one Lemon Slice in place and cut a length of bright yellow yarn. Knot the end.

TIP – If you don’t want knotted ends sticking out on the back of your panel, leave a longer tail, after the knot in your yarn. You can then weave this end into the back when you have finished stitching. This will hold the starting knot down and keep the end tucked in, out of the way.

Stitch around the curved edge of the Lemon Slice, attaching it to the Front Panel, with small, tight, whipstitches. I prefer to work through only the back loops of the single crochet stitches, to help keep the sewing less visible. When you have sewn through all the yellow stitches on the Slice, tie off and weave in the ends.

Repeat step 5.6 to attach the other three Slices to the Front Panel, using your photo for reference. (You may decide to change the positioning of some of the Slices as you add each one).

Repeat step 5.6 using white yarn to attach the straight edges of all the Slices.

Lie the Back Panel on a flat surface, with the right side facing up. Measure and mark 2 ½ inches down from the top edge of the panel. This  2 ½ inch piece will become the flap that folds over the front of the pouch.

Arrange five Lemon Slices randomly, around the bottom section of the Back Panel. Again, I recommend that you take a photo of your layout, instead of trying to pin the pieces on.

Repeat steps 5.5 to 5.8 to attach the Lemon Slices to this panel.

NOTE – You will have two Lemon Slices left.

Lay the Back Panel wrong side facing upward. Place the Front Panel on top, right side facing up, matching bottom edges. Pin.

NOTE – The Back Panel will be 2 ½ inches longer than the Front Panel.

Cut a length of bright green yarn, knot the end and leave a tail to weave in later.

Starting at the top of the Front Panel, bring the needle through the first stitch, from the inside, out. Whipstitch through both loops, of the single crochet border, working down the side edge, joining your panels together.

Continue around the corner, along the bottom edge and up the other side. When you reach the end of the final edge, tie off the yarn inside the pouch and weave in all the ends.

TIP – If you run out of yarn, tie off inside the pouch and weave in the end. Then continue with a fresh length of yarn.

Fold the top of the Back Panel over the Front Panel.

Position the remaining two Lemon Slices as desired.

Repeat steps 5.5 to 5.8 to attach the Lemon Slices.

NOTE – You are only attaching the Lemon Slices to the folded over section of the Back Panel. Do not stitch through the Front and Back Panel. You will either need to hold the flap up, while sewing, or fold the flap open, to avoid sewing through into the rest of the pouch.

Open the flap and position four hook dots on the wrong side of the Back Panel top edge.

Match up the loop dots and attach them, sticky side upwards, to the hook dots  you have just stuck down.

Carefully fold the flap back over, making sure that it is straight, and press down to adhere the loop dots to the Front Panel.

TIP – Leave the hook and loop dots to adhere for 24 hours, before using.