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 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.

Skills and stitches that are necessary for this pattern are listed below:
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

I have broken down some rows in this pattern to help walk you through certain step by step instructions. These rows will read as 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e and so on. These are all part of row 1 (or whichever number you see in front of the letter), they have just been broken down to allow for detailed step by step pictures of certain stitches or rows that may contain a more complicated step.
Sample row:
R6: (sc, sc-inc)x3, 3sc, (sc, sc-dec)x2, 2sc, sc-inc, (hdc-inc)x2, (sc-inc)x2, 2ss, ch1 [30]
This reads as: Row 6. Complete one single crochet plus one single crochet increase three times. Complete three single crochet. Complete one single crochet plus one single crochet decrease two times. Complete two single crochet. Complete one single crochet increase. Complete two consecutive half double crochet increases. Complete two consecutive single crochet increases. Complete two consecutive slip stitches. Complete a chain one. There are 30 stitches in this row (note how the ch1 does not count towards the final stitch count, but the ss do count towards the final stitch count).
The stitch count at the end of the row indicates the row has ended and there should be that number of stitches in that row.
When directed to fast off, cut the yarn at the specified length and pull the loose end through the last stitch.

Abbreviations:
R: row
Mr: magic ring
Ch: chain
St: stitch
Sts: stitches
Yo: yarn over
Cm: centimeter
Sc: single crochet
Sc-inc: single crochet increase
Sc-dec: single crochet decrease
FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only

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.

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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