CROCHET CITRUS SQUARE + BAG TUTORIAL
- krysten

- Apr 30, 2024
- 2 min read
When life gives you lemons... make a bag... or something like that :)

Here's a step by step tutorial on how to crochet a lemon/citrus square. The finished square is 5” x 5”. This square would be a fun building block for bags, hats, sweaters and more!
Skill level : intermediate or adventurous beginner
Materials
2mm Braided Cotton Cord (Brand: Perfect Yarns / link)
color a (cream): 598 yards/547 meters
color b (yellow): 296 yards/ 271 meters
(You can use yarn/cord of a different size but please note this will result in a square of a different size.)
5mm hook (link)
(If using a different material, use the hook size that is recommended on the label.)
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Notes
Pattern is written using standard US terms.

Video Tutorial
Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:11 - Materials
01:40 - Round 1
03:26 - Round 2
06:09 - Round 3
08:54 - Round 4
11:50 - Round 5
15:01 - Round 6
18:15 - Round 7
25:03 - Join Method 1: Slip Stitch
28:24 - Join Method 2: Join As You Go
33:01 - Finished Object & Bag Project Ideas
33:31 - Outro
Written Pattern
The written pattern is available for purchase in the pattern shop. Click here.
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Happy Crafting!
- Krysten
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