How to Crochet a Citrus Amigurumi

Written By Patricia Castillo

Add a splash of zesty fun to your crochet projects with this adorable citrus slice! Perfect as a playful addition to fun games, bright decorations for your home, or a cheerful handmade gift, this pattern is both versatile and satisfying to make.

Using simple shaping and a bit of embroidery, you’ll create a slice of citrus so lifelike you can almost smell it. Choose your favorite fruit shades—orange, lime, or lemon—and watch these vibrant little slices of fruit come to life. This project is ideal for advanced beginners looking to try color changes and embroidery while working in continuous rounds.

Pattern Inspiration
Not sure how to use your new citrus slices? Here are some fun ideas to get you started:

  • Stacking Games: Crochet a set in different colors for a playful stacking game that’s great for kids (or the kid in you!).

  • Holiday Ornaments: Add a loop of yarn or ribbon, and these slices make the cutest tree decorations.

  • Kitchen Decor: Sew a few slices together to create a fun garland for your kitchen.

  • Keychains or Bag Charms: Add a keyring, and you’ve got an adorable accessory for your bag or keys.

  • Play Food for Kids: Pair these slices with other crocheted fruits to create a handmade play food set.

No matter how you use them, these citrus slices are bound to brighten your day and your crochet projects!

Tips for Crochet Success

  • Color Changes Made Easy: Switching between yarn colors can feel tricky at first, but don’t stress. To create a seamless look, I recommend the jogless technique from Littlejohn’s Yarn. (I’ve linked it in the pattern notes!)

  • Don’t Overstuff: These slices should lay flat for that realistic wedge look. Add just enough stuffing to give them structure without puffing them out too much.

  • Flattening the Slice: When you embroider the citrus segments, insert the needle through both layers to gently flatten the slice. This extra step makes the piece feel polished and professional.

  • Spacing Embroidery Segments: For an evenly spaced citrus design, start with six segments. Feeling adventurous? Add more or vary the spacing for a unique look.

Ready to start crocheting? Keep scrolling for the full pattern, tips, and everything you need to make your citrus slice shine!

How to Crochet a Citrus Slice

Skill: Advanced Beginner

Finished Size: approximately 2” across

Materials

  • Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6 in citrus fruit colors like Orange #30, Shamrock #104, or Lemon #23, and Oatmilk #03 for the pith

  • 3.25mm crochet hook

  • Embroidery needle

  • Stuffing

  • Scissors

  • Stitch marker

Abbreviations (US Terminology)

st(s) - stitch(es)

sc - single crochet

inc - increase

dec - decrease

BLO - back loop only

Pattern Notes

The citrus slice is worked in continuous rounds, do not join or turn at the end of each round. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the rounds.

Optional: You can use this jogless technique on Littlejohn’s Yarn when changing colors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6cqFPNOomY

Orange Pattern

Starting with Oatmilk

Round 1: sc 8 in magic ring

Switch to Orange

Round 2: inc in each st around (16 sts)

Round 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) x 8 (24 sts)

Round 4: (inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) x 6 (30 sts)

Round 5: (sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) x 6 (36 sts)

Switch to Oatmilk

Round 6: (sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) x 6 (42 sts)

Switch to Orange

Round 7: sc in each st around

Round 8: working in BLO, sc in each st around- this will create the defined ridge around the citrus slice

Rounds 9-11: working in both loops again, sc in each st around

Round 12: working in BLO, sc in each st around

Switch to Oatmilk

Round 13: (sc in next 5 sts, dec) x 6 (36 sts)

Switch to Orange

Round 14: (dec, sc in next 7 sts) x 4 (32 sts)

Round 15: (sc in next 6 sts, dec) x 4 (28 sts)

Round 16: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) x 4 (24 sts)

Round 17: (sc in next st, dec) x 8 (16 sts)

Switch to Oatmilk

Add stuffing making sure not to overstuff. The fruit should be able to lie flat.

Round 18: dec x 8 (8 sts)

Cut the Orange yarn and weave in the ends.

Cut the Oatmilk yarn leaving a long tail and use a needle to close the opening.

Finishing Details

Use an embroidery needle and Oatmilk yarn to stitch the orange segments.

Step 1: Bring the needle from the center to a spot in the outer pith round (Round 6) and through to the opposite side of the slice. For best results, keep your yarn tension snug but not too tight to avoid puckering the slice.

Tip: Inserting the needle through both layers will help to flatten the slice more.

Step 2: Bring the needle back to the center to a spot between Round 1 and 2.

Step 3: Repeat until you have 6 or 8 segments. Make them evenly spaced apart or uneven for a more natural fruit look. With the stuffing inside it will make this step a bit tricky but take it slow, the effect is worth it.

Step 4: Weave in the ends and your orange slice is done!

If you want to make a lime or lemon, use the same steps with a yellow or green yarn.

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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.

You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com

Patricia Castillo
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