This little lime is quick to make and can be used in a variety of ways. You can use it as an applique or wear it as earrings. And of course, you can use another color to make other citrus fruits and make a mini fruit salad. Have fun getting creative with this pattern!

Skill Level:

Finished Size: 1″ (2.5 cm) wide, 1 3/4″ (4.5 cm) tall

Materials: Number 10 Crochet Thread (approximately 4 yards of the main color and 1 yard of the contrasting color) Crochet Hook 4 (3.5 mm)

Gauge: Rows 1 – 5 in pattern measure 1″ wide, 1 3/4″ tall

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Crochet Pattern: Twist of Lime
Row 1: With main color, make an adjustable ring, ch 3, 5 dc in ring, turn: 5 dc
Row 2: Ch 3, FPdc in first dc, (2 dc in next dc, FPdc in next dc), turn: 10 dc
Row 3: Ch 3, FPdc in first dc, (2 dc in next 2dc, FPdc in next dc), turn: 16 dc
Row 4: With contrasting color, ch 1, (sc in next dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, sc in next dc), turn: 24 dc
Row 5: With main color, ch 1, (sc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, sc in next 2 dc), turn: 32 dc
Finish off.

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