Crochet Lemonade is a fun and simple project that uses yellow and white yarn to create a glass with a flat bottom and a straw. With simple instructions, you'll crochet the base, body, and top of the glass, add a smiley face, and sew the straw and filling. Perfect for summer, this adorable decor piece is great and it's bound to impress with its charming design. Follow along for a crafty and refreshing summer project!
Crochet Lemonade Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Yellow yarn, medium weight (4) worsted
- White yarn, medium weight (4) worsted
- Yarn in any straw color, medium weight (4) worsted
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Small amount of black yarn
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needles
- Scissors
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester stuffing
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- sl st: slip stitch
Step by step Instructions
Bottom of the Glass:
- Start with Yellow Yarn:
- Make a MR.
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24 sts)
- Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30 sts)
- Round 6: Work in back loops only, sc around. (30 sts)
- Continue Working Up:
- Rounds 7-18: sc in each stitch around. (12 rounds)
Switch to White Yarn:
- Attach White Yarn:
- Round 19: sc in the next stitch with white yarn.
- Rounds 20-21: sc in each stitch around. Cut yarn and fasten off. (2 rounds)
- To finish the rim: sl st in the next 2 stitches, cut yarn, and pull through.
Lemonade Liquid Piece:
- Start with Yellow Yarn:
- Make a MR.
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6 sts)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [sc, inc] 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times. (24 sts)
- Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times. (30 sts)
- Fasten off.
Straw:
- Start with Straw Color Yarn:
- Make a slip knot and chain 8.
- Row 1: Skip the first chain, 7 sc in the remaining chains. (7 sts)
- Fasten off.
Assembly:
- Sew the Straw:
- Use the tapestry needle to sew the straw to the lemonade liquid piece. Make sure to secure it by sewing in and out a few times.
- Add Eyes and Smile:
- Place safety eyes on the front of the glass.
- Use the black yarn to embroider a smile between the eyes.
- Attach Liquid Piece to Glass:
- Line up the lemonade liquid piece inside the glass. Ensure it's aligned with the color change.
- Sew around the edges, leaving a small gap.
- Stuff the glass with polyester stuffing, then close the gap completely.
- Weave in Ends:
- Tuck and weave any loose ends to secure them and ensure a tidy finish.
Finishing Touches:
- Adjust the shape of the glass and straw as needed.
- Your crochet lemonade glass amigurumi is now complete!
Additional Tips:
- Be meticulous with stitch counting, especially when increasing rounds.
- Adjust the shape by lightly stuffing and shaping as you crochet.
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