How to Crochet a Lemon Stress Ball

Need some relaxation before the holidays? Learn How to Crochet a Lemon Stress Ball with this video tutorial. Both crocheting this crochet pattern and the resulting lemon will help you manage your stress. We promise that's it's very simple to make and these lemons would make fantastic gifts or stocking stuffers. All you need is a little green yarn, some yellow, a crochet hook, and some stuffing. Real lemons may be sour, but these stress balls are as sweet as can be when you need some R and R.

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge15 sc x 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) x 4 in. (10 cm)

Finished SizeApprox. 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) long and 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) wide

Materials List

• Green worsted weight yarn, like Red Heart Super Saver in Spring Green– approx. 1 yard (91.4 cm)
• Yellow worsted weight yarn, like Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow–approx. 26 yards (24 meters)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Polyfil stuffing