2026 Stitch Sampler Scrapghan CAL – Part 2: Lemon Peel Stitch

Welcome back to the 2026 Stitch Sampler Scrapghan Crochet Along! 🌸 For Part 2, we’re adding another classic texture to our blanket with the Lemon Peel Stitch—a simple, rhythmic stitch that’s both beginner-friendly and visually interesting.

This stitch fits the flower and garden theme beautifully, adding gentle texture and balance as our sampler blanket begins to grow.

Crochet Along Reminder

This is a FREE crochet along with no official sign-up required. Simply follow along each week as the new stitch section is released.

• 🗓 New stitch every Friday
• 🧵 Each week adds one section to the blanket
• 🪡 Final week finishes with the border

Crochet at your own pace and enjoy the process.

GET ALL THE CROCHET ALONG DETAILS HERE

Lemon Peel vs. Houndstooth Stitch

Here’s a fun twist with this stitch!
If you alternate colors every row while working the Lemon Peel Stitch, it transforms into the Houndstooth Stitch.

That means you have options:

• 🧶 Use one color (or changes colors every 2 rows) for a classic lemon peel texture
• 🎨 Alternate two contrasting colors every row for a bold houndstooth effect

Both versions look fantastic, so feel free to experiment or keep things simple—it’s your blanket!

Ready to Crochet Part 2?

Grab your yarn and let’s add the Lemon Peel Stitch to our sampler blanket! Whether you keep it classic or try the houndstooth variation, this section adds beautiful texture and interest to your growing scrapghan.

I can’t wait to see your Part 2 progress—happy crocheting! 🌷🧶

Part 2 – Lemon Peel Stitch

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Materials
worsted weight acrylic yarn (I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn)
J/6.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
rs – right side
ws – wrong side

· written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· This stitch requires an odd number of chains

· This stitch looks great in solid or stripes. Change colors every 2 rows and carry yarn for less ends to weave in. Alternate colors every row to make the Houndstooth stitch (as shown)

Scrapghan Tips

· This blanket will use different hook sizes depending on the stitch. Some stitches work up tighter than others. Even with changing hook sizes, the blanket will not have completely straight edges.

· Feel free to adjust your hook size according to how you crochet.

· This blanket requires a foundation row that is a multiple of 24 + 2.

· The starting chain requirement for this particular stitch is given in the pattern notes (this may or may not match what was used for the entire blanket). This is just a note given for use of this stitch in other projects, not for this blanket.

· Each part starts over at row 1 of that stitch. Be sure to place a stitch marker and the last stitch of each part to mark where the next part begins.

PART 2 – THE LEMON PEEL STITCH

Row 1 (ws) – Row 5 (ws): ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next stitch, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (146)

Do not fasten off.

To make this section longer, continue repeating row 1, ending with an odd row number (ws).

Place a stitch marker in last stitch of this section.

See you next week for Part 3!

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