Limone by Schoeller + Stahl – the cotton yarn for amigurumi, accessories & more
Why Limone by Schoeller + Stahl is a true standard yarn
Cotton yarns aren't just for summer —they're also perfect for projects that will see you through fall and winter. With Limone from Schoeller + Stahl, you have a yarn that impresses with its versatility: colorful, durable, and wonderfully smooth.
- Versatile: From lightweight sweaters to crocheted baskets – suitable for every season.
- Robust & easy-care: Stays beautiful for a long time, even with frequent wear and washing.
- Wide range of colours: From subtle tones for winter to bold colours for cheerful accents.
- Skin-friendly: 100% cotton – comfortable to wear, even for babies and children.
Whether it's cool accessories , smart decorating ideas , or small gift projects , lemon is always a good fit. Especially during the darker seasons, it's fun to work with bold colors and create knit and crochet pieces with a feel-good effect.
The facts about lemon at a glance
- Material: 100% cotton (mercerized, gassed)
- Barrel length: 125 m / 50 g
- Needle size: 3–3.5 mm
- Gauge (10x10 cm): 24 sts x 32 rows
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Consumption: approx. 500 g for a sweater in size 40/M
The advantages of mercerized & gassed cotton
Mercerization gives the yarn a luxurious sheen and makes it particularly durable. Gassing creates a smooth, lint-free surface—ideal for even stitches and long-lasting projects.
Lemon for Amigurumi – perfect gift ideas 🧸
Cotton yarn is the first choice for amigurumi , the popular little crochet animals. With Limone, you can crochet figures that:
- keep their shape stable ,
- get a clear mesh structure due to the smooth surface,
- and can be wonderfully customized thanks to the huge color palette.
Especially now in autumn, amigurumi are a great DIY gift project for Christmas – lovingly crafted, handmade, and colorful.
👉 As an extra, you will find the free amigurumi pattern for a little elephant at the very bottom of this blog post, which you can quickly crochet with Limone.
Knitting & Crocheting with Limone – Ideas for every season
With Limone, you can create not only summery models, but also projects for the cooler season:
- Hats, headbands & accessories
- Decorations for Advent & Christmas (e.g. crochet stars or small figures)
- Amigurumi as a gift idea
- Baskets, bags & home decoration
- Sweaters & jackets for every season
Conclusion: Limone – your standard yarn all year round
Whether you're looking for autumnal accessories , winter gift ideas , or amigurumi , Limone by Schoeller + Stahl is the yarn that will accompany you through all seasons. Robust, easy-care, and available in a huge range of colors, it's a true all-rounder for your handcraft projects.
Free pattern: Amigurumi elephant made of lemon
We present you a little amigurumi elephant – perfect for beginners and quick to crochet.
Why the cotton yarn Limone is perfect for Amigurumi:
- Material: 100% mercerized cotton → smooth, firm surface, which is great for amigurumi because it keeps the figures stable and the stitches look neat.
- Length: approx. 125 m / 50 g → corresponds to a classic sport/DK weight, so it is easy to crochet both small and large figures.
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm is recommended – for amigurumi you should choose a smaller hook (2.0–2.5 mm) so that the filling does not show through.
- Color selection: the series offers many strong, clear colors – perfect for the typical, colorful Amigurumi figures.
- Care: washable at 40°C, making the figures durable and suitable for children.
🐘 Crocheted amigurumi elephant with lemon
Material:
Gray (main color)
Pink (inner surfaces of ears)
Black (for eyes, if not safety eyes)
- Crochet hook 2.0–2.5 mm
- filling
- possibly safety eyes (6–8 mm)
- Scissors, wool needle, stitch marker
Abbreviations (US notation)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
ch = chain (chain stitch)
Body + head (in one piece)
MR with 6 sc
double each stitch → 12
1 sc, inc → 18
2 sc, inc → 24
3 sc, inc → 30
6th–12th 30 sc each (7 even rounds)
3 sc, dec → 24
2 sc, dec → 18
👉 Insert safety eyes here (between rounds 9-10, approx. 5-6 stitches apart).
1 sc, dec → 12
dec → 6
Leave the thread long and sew the hole.
trunk
MR with 6 sc
2nd–6th: 6 sc each (5 even rounds)
inc, 2 sc → 8
8th–10th 8 sc each
Leave the thread long and bend it slightly downwards at the front.
Ears (2x)
MR with 6 sc in pink
inc → 12
1 sc, inc → 18
2 sc, inc → 24
Leave the thread long and sew it to the side of the head later.
Legs (4x)
MR with 6 sc
double each stitch → 12
3rd–6th 12 sc each
Leave the thread long, fill it with cotton wool and sew it to the body.
assembly
Sew the trunk in the middle below the eyes.
Attach ears to the sides of the head.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Optional: small embroidery for mouth or eyebrows.