Crochet Chinese New Year Clementine
The Crochet Chinese New Year Clementine is a delightful and festive addition to your celebrations! This charming crochet project combines the cheerful spirit of the Chinese New Year with the vibrant colors of a clementine. Using your crochet skills, you can create a whimsical decoration that will brighten up any space and bring good luck and prosperity into your home. Whether you're an experienced crafter or new to crochet, this project is a fun and rewarding way to usher in the New Year with creativity and joy. Just imagine how lovely it will look adorning your coffee table or hanging from a branch as part of your decorations. Embrace the spirit of the season and spread some happiness with your very own Crochet Chinese New Year Clementine!
SUPPLIES
- Crochet hook H/5.00mm
- Safety eyes 6mm
- Yarn needle (I use Clover Chibi Bent Tip Needle Set)
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- Any worsted weight yarn, I used the following in my sample:
- Red Heart Super Saver, Pumpkin
- Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, Fern
NOTES
- The clementine measures approx. 2.75″ in height.
- Do not join or turn unless stated.
- Gauge is not essential – just keep your tension consistent throughout.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together / sc decrease
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
rep = repeat
* – * = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Clementine
With orange yarn, start with a magic ring, ch 1 to secure ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st*, rep * – * around (18)
Round 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts*, rep * – * around (24)
Round 5-6: 1 sc in each st around (24)
Round 7: *sc2tog, 1 sc in next 2 sts*, rep * – * around (18)
Round 8: *sc2tog, 1 sc in next st*, rep * – * around (12)
Place safety eyes, around 3 to 4 stitches apart. Stuff with fiberfill.
Round 9: sc2tog around to close (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
LeavesChange to green yarn.
Round 1: Ch 6, sc in second ch from hook, *hdc, dc, hdc*, 2 sc in last st. This completes one side of the leaf. Continuing on the other side; sc in next st, rep * – * 1 time, sc in last st. (11 sc)
Do not join or turn.
Round 2: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, *hdc, dc, dc, hdc*, 2 sc in last st. This completes one side of the leaf. Continuing on the other side; sc in next st, rep * – * 1 time, sc in last st. Sl st to join. (13 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail to sew on to the clementine.
Assembly
1: Using a yarn needle, weave the green yarn tail through the back of the leaf until you’re at the center of both leaves.
2. Place leaves on top of clementine with option A – place leaves side by side, or option B – place bigger leaf on top of the smaller leaf.
3. (optional) Embroider mouth and/or pink blush just below the eyes.