Agat Last Updated on March 22, 2024
Learn how to crochet the Lemon Peel Stitch with this easy to follow photo-tutorial.
The Lemon Peel stitch is a beginner friendly crochet stitch, it’s made using only 2 basic stitches, and creates a beautifully textured fabric.
Scroll down to find the photo tutorial and written instructions.
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How to Crochet the Lemon Peel / Griddle Stitch
The Lemon Peel stitch, which is also known as the Griddle stitch, is a super beginner friendly stitch, only using the single crochet and double crochet stitches.
The crochet Lemon Peel is made by alternating the single and double crochet stitches, where the single crochet is worked into the double crochet, and the double crochet is worked into the single crochet. The Lemon Peel stitch can also be worked from corner to corner.
This stitch alternation creates a solid and interesting texture that reminds a little of the rough lemon peel. The solid fabric is perfect as a crochet dishcloth and washcloth, and also soft enough for crocheting a blanket.
How to Change the Width of Your Project
The crochet lemon stitch is made by working on an even number of stitches plus a turning chain.
So to change the width of your project, you need to keep an odd number of chains, so you will have an even number of chains for the stitch itself, and another turning chain.
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How to Crochet the Lemon Peel Stitch
Abbreviations (US)
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
* – Repeats are shown via asterisks. Repeat begins at * and ends at ;
Notes
- To change the size of your project, make an odd number of chains.
- The ‘ch 1’ at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- The single crochet is always worked into the double crochet, and the double crochet is worked into the single crochet.
- The pattern is reversible.
C2C Lemon Peel Stitch Written Instructions
Make an odd number of chains.
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next ch.
* 1 sc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch; Repeat from * until the end of the row, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1-PM, 1 sc in 1st dc, 1 dc in next sc.
* 1 sc in next dc, 1 dc in next sc; Repeat from * until the end of the row, turn.
Repeat row 2.
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