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Bag charms are having a real moment right now, you’ve probably spotted them dangling from tote bags, backpacks, and even designer purses. And honestly, they’re such a fun way to add a bit of personality to your everyday accessories. So, why not make your own?

This crochet lemon bag charm is the perfect little project. It’s cute, colorful, and surprisingly quick to whip up. Plus, it’s a great scrap-buster if you’ve got bits of cotton yarn lying around. Whether you clip it onto your keys, add it to your bag, or gift it to a friend, it’s guaranteed to brighten things up. And the best part? You can easily customize it, make a whole fruit collection with limes, oranges, or even little strawberries!

So, grab your yarn and let’s dive into this zesty little project! 

What You’ll Need

• Yarn: Cotton yarn in yellow (for the lemon), green (for the leaf), white (for the flower)
• Hook: 2.5 mm (or whatever works with your yarn)
• Beads
• Polyester filling (for a plump, juicy lemon)
• Tapestry needle
• Keyring or lobster clasp
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• CH = Chain
• SC = Single Crochet
• DC = Double Crochet
• TR = Treble Crochet
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
• INC = Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
• DEC = Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
• ST = Stitch

Let’s Crochet the Lemon

The lemon is the star of the show! It’s worked in rounds to create a cute, plump shape.

1. Start with a magic ring:
   • R1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
2. Increase rounds:
   • R2: sc 6 (6)
   • R3: (inc) x 6 (12)
   • R4: (sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)
   • R5: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
   • R6: (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
3. Body rounds:
   • R7-15: sc around (30)
4. Decrease rounds:
   • R16: (sc 3, dec) x 6 (24)
   • R17: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
5. Stuff it with polyester filling, it should be nice and firm but still squishy.
6. Keep decreasing:
   • R18: (sc 1, dec) x 6 (12)
   • R19: (dec) x 6 (6)
   • R20: sc around (6)
   • R21: dec to close

Finishing: Cut the yarn, weave in the end, and close the lemon. You’ve got yourself a juicy little crochet lemon!

Make the Leaf

No lemon is complete without a leafy accent, right?

1. Chain 15
2. Starting from the second chain from the hook:
   • 3 sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 5tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1 sc, 2sc in the last stitch
3. Turn and work on the other side of the chain:
   • 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 5tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 3sc
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

It’s a simple but realistic leaf that adds the perfect finishing touch!

Crochet the Flower

For a bit of extra charm, add a delicate blossom.

1. Start with a magic ring:
   • R1: 5 sc into the ring.
2. Petals:
   • (Ch 5, sl into the next stitch, 3hdc, sl st into the next stitch) Repeat this in each sc to make 5 petals.
3. Flower center:
   • Use beads or create French knots in the center.

Assembling Your Charm

Now for the fun part, putting it all together!

1. Sew the leaf and flower onto the lemon.
2. Attach the keyring:
   • Sew the keyring onto the lemon, you can create a small yarn loop of chains at the top and attach the keyring through it.

And that’s it—you’ve got yourself a super cute lemon bag charm! Whether you keep it for your own bag or gift it to a friend, it’s such a fun little project that adds a playful touch. Plus, once you make one, you’ll probably want to crochet a whole fruit basket, I mean, who could resist a tiny lime or orange to match? 🍊🍋

If you give this a go, I’d love to see how yours turns out, so feel free to share. Happy crocheting! 💛🧶