This free orange slice crochet pattern creates bright, cheerful citrus decorations perfect for summer crafting! The pattern works up quickly and uses basic stitches, making it ideal for beginners looking to practice their skills. With just a small amount of yarn, you can create these fun fruit slices for various decorative uses. 🍊
Key Takeaways
- Quick project using basic crochet stitches
- Beginner-friendly pattern with simple construction
- Versatile decorations for multiple uses
- Low yarn usage makes it budget-friendly
Use Ideas 🎨
Wonder what to do with your finished orange slices? Here are some fun ways to use your citrus creations:
- String them together to make a summer garland for your porch or patio
- Add them to gift wrapping for a special touch
- Create refrigerator magnets by gluing magnets to the back
- Make coasters for summer drinks (just add a waterproof backing!)
- Sew them onto tote bags for a fruity fashion statement
- Use as appliqués on kitchen towels or placemats
- Create a fruit-themed mobile for a child’s room
- Make Christmas ornaments for a tropical holiday theme
- Use as party decorations for a summer gathering
- Attach to keychains for a bright accessory
The bright colors and fun shape make these orange slices perfect for adding a touch of summer to any space! 🌞

Materials&Tools
- Yarn(Yellow, White, Orange)
- 2.0mm Hook
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
How to Read Pattern?
- R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st
In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.
- (sc+sc+sc)
Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.
Pattern Info
- Start with magic ring, using yellow yarn
- R1: 8 sc
- R2: 8 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 8
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 8
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 8
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 8
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 8
Switch to white yarn
- R8: [3 sc, inc, 3 sc] x 8
Switch to orange yarn
- R9: [7 sc, inc] x 8
Use 2 strands of white yarn to create the cross-section pattern of the orange
When finished, iron it flat
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