Crochet Lemon Tart Pattern For Afternoon Tea Table Setting

Lemon tarts, with their bright, sunny colors and sweet, tangy taste, are a delightful dessert enjoyed by many. Imagine being able to create a version of this beloved treat that lasts forever and is zero calories! The Crochet Lemon Tart Pattern turns this dream into reality. Designed to be crocheted in three separate pieces that are seamlessly worked together, it's the perfect project for both experienced crocheters and beginners looking to try something new. The crochet amigurumi pattern suggests using Cotton Aran, but it gives you the freedom to choose any yarn, and you can even switch up the colors to mimic different fruit tarts. Complete with straightforward instructions, this pattern is a fantastic way to add a slice of sweetness to your home decor or to whip up playful toys for children.

Crochet Lemon Tart Pattern

Making Your Crochet Lemon Tart

Materials Needed

• Yarns: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in the following colors:
  • Light Caramel
  • Daffodil Yellow
  • Buttercup Yellow
  • Paper White
• Crochet Hooks:
  • Size G (for the main parts)
  • Size E
• Other Tools:
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch Marker

Step by step Pattern

1. Starting: With Light Caramel and a size G hook, create an adjustable ring, then chain 1.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: [Sc, Inc] repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: [2 sc, Inc] repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: 1 sc, inc, then [3 sc, Inc] repeat 4 times, end with 2 sc. (30 sts)
7. Round 6: In BLO, sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
8. Rounds 7 & 8: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts each round)
9. Finishing: Sl st into the first sc, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Tart Filling Instructions

1. Starting: With Banana Cream and a size G hook, create an adjustable ring, then chain 1.
2. Rounds 1 - 5: Follow the same steps as the Tart Crust through Round 5. (30 sts at the end of Round 5)
3. Round 6: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
4. Round 7: 1 sc, inc, then [3 sc, Inc] repeat 4 times, end with 2 sc. (36 sts)
5. Round 8: [2 sc, Dec] repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
6. Round 9: [Sc, Dec] repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
7. Round 10: Dec 6 times. (6 sts)
8. Closing: Fasten off, thread the tail onto the needle, insert through the front loop of each stitch around the opening, pull tight to close, and weave in ends.

Lemon Slice Instructions

1. Starting: With Paper White, create an adjustable ring and chain 1.
2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Switch to Buttercup Yellow, Inc in each stitch around.
4. Round 3: [Sc, Inc] repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: Switch to Paper White, sc, inc, then [2 sc, Inc] repeat 5 times, end with sc. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: Switch back to Buttercup Yellow (keeping white attached), [3 sc, Inc] repeat 6 times. (30 sts)
7. Detailing: Without cutting the yarn, use white yarn and a yarn needle to stitch 6 segment lines.

Assembly

1. Preparing Lemon Slice: Fold the lemon slice in half with the wrong sides facing. Using the same yarn from Round 5 of the lemon, sl st through both stitches of Round 5 to join the two sides together. Finish off and weave in ends.
2. Attaching Lemon to Tart: Attach the lemon slice to the tart filling, ensuring it is centered and securely affixed.

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