Hello and welcome to my crochet pattern for a Lemon Peppermint Stick! I have been making a lot of patterns inspired by my early childhood to early college years, but I hadn’t made any patterns inspired by the start of my adult life, until now. My first true adult experiences happened in Baltimore. I can confidently say that without my experiences from Baltimore, I would not be who I am today. Baltimore changed me in a way I’ll forever be grateful for and look back on with fondness.
My ode to Baltimore. Thank you for being so uniquely you. You welcomed me with open arms and harsh realities. You were life changing. You were terrifying, oh were you terrifying, but I needed those moments. You helped me grow in ways I didn’t know I needed. You pushed me, yet held me, and showed me mistakes were good, important. Baltimore, you will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for all you gave me.
While I admit, I was scared to try it, the lemon peppermint stick is truly a delicious treat. I never had one while at the Flower Mart, but I enjoyed seeing all the flowers and vendors. Eventually, I gathered up the courage to give it a try at home and have loved making them on those super-hot summer days ever since. Tart, yet sweet and incredibly refreshing, a perfect mix. I hope that you enjoy following this pattern to make your own lemon peppermint stick doll and thank you so much for your support.

This pattern is only available in English. This is a beginner, level 2 crochet pattern. It is written in US terminology and uses metric measurements. My patterns can be of the following difficulties: Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Intermediate level 1, Intermediate level 2. Level 1’s are easier than level 2’s. This is a slightly more difficult beginner level pattern. The continual color changes of the peppermint stick might be hard to grasp if this is your first amigurumi but will become easier to do the more your practice. I have also provided various pictures and detailed instructions to help you make this pattern. You may have to zoom in on some pictures.

This pattern was made with Caron Simply Soft in the colorways Gold (1 skein), Off White (1 skein), White (1 skein) and Harvest Red (1 skein). Exact amounts of the yarn used are also provided in the pattern. You will also need a 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook, 20g of fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch markers, pearlized sewing pins, a scissor, and a ruler.

The average size of the doll is listed below:
The lemon measures 7.5cm from the cut top to the pointed tip at the bottom. The lemon has a 6.5cm diameter. The peppermint stick measures 7cm from end to end and is 1.8cm wide. When the peppermint stick is inserted into the lemon, it measures 12cm from the top of the peppermint stick to the base of the lemon.
Be aware your doll may vary in size from mine. I have been told I have a tight tension when it comes to my stitches.
Note: These measurements were taken with a lemon peppermint stick made with Caron Simply Soft Yarn and a 3.75mm (F-5) crochet hook.

You should be familiar with the following stitches and skills for this pattern:
Basic Stitches: chain stitch ,single crochet, single crochet increase, single crochet decrease, fasting off
Special Stitches: color change
Making a magic ring
Working in the round (spiral)
Able to keep track of your stitches
Able to keep track of your rows
Counting rows
Able to identify between back and front loops of a stitch
Working into front loops only and back loops only
Using stitch markers to mark and identify stitches
Working into stitches of previous rows
Carrying yarn over by working over loose ends
Weaving in loose ends
Making continual color changes while working rows
Using the tie and cut method to secure loose ends

Any yarn can be used to make this pattern, but if you are unable to find the yarns I used to design this pattern, try to use the same brand and type of yarn for all of the pieces. Keeping the same thickness in the different colored yarns is necessary in order for the finished pieces to be the right sizes and fit properly.
Gauge is not terribly important in amigurumi. However, if you wish to make a similarly sized doll as mine, or if you want to ensure that different types of yarn are of the same thickness, make a gauge swatch to match mine or to test that the different yarns have a similar swatch size. Use the following pattern for your gauge swatch.
R1: 6sc into a mr 6
R2: (sc-inc)x6 12
R3: (sc, sc-inc)x6 18
R4: (2sc, sc-inc)x6 24
R5: (3sc, sc-inc)x6 30
My swatch measured 4.7cm in diameter with Caron Simply Soft Yarn. If your swatch measures the same as mine (or to each other if you are testing two different types of yarns), our tensions match. Frog the swatch and continue with the pattern. If yours is bigger, repeat R1-R5 with a smaller hook (go down half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, make another swatch, and compare the sizes again. If yours is smaller, make another swatch using a larger hook (go up half or one hook size) than the one specified in the pattern, and compare the sizes again. Do not try to achieve the swatch size by matching my tension, as you will naturally revert back to your normal tension as you continue to crochet. However, it is not crucial that our tensions match for this pattern so do not feel pressured to have the exact same sized swatch as me. Do try to use the same type of yarn for all pieces of this project to minimize any size disparities.

Terms and Conditions
By Purchasing this pattern, you agree to the following terms and conditions. This is an original TonkiCrafts Pattern. This pattern, and all parts derived from it, are protected by copyright laws. You may not use or claim any of the pictures in this pattern as your own. Copying, filming, altering, redistribution or resale of this pattern (or any of its parts) are not allowed. This pattern is intended for personal use only. You may sell dolls made from this pattern as long as they are made by you and not mass-produced. Mass production of this pattern is not allowed. Dolls must be sold one at time. Using this pattern for “preorder” or “made to order” formats is not allowed. When selling your dolls, please credit me as the creator of the pattern. An appropriate way to do so is: “Pattern by TonkiCrafts”. Tagging me or links to my sites are not necessary, but greatly appreciated in your finished products.

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Safety Warnings
I do not recommend the dolls made from this pattern be given to infants, toddlers or young children. This pattern creates pieces which may pose a choking hazard if played with incorrectly. Always supervise children when playing with dolls made from this pattern.
Though all of the pieces can and should be securely sewn, always supervise children when playing with this toy as pieces may come loose with enough force and pose a choking hazard.
Use caution when using scissors as they have sharp blades. Keep fingers away from their cutting edges. Use only for their intended purpose and with care.
Sewing pins should be stored in a designated area or pincushion when not in use. Use caution when using pins such as to not prick yourself. Use sewing pins with caution and for their intended purpose.

If you have any questions, please feel free to message me. Thank you for your support!