This one’s
for you, Mom!
As you might (or
might not) know, I am going through my second childhood.
I am guessing that it
is hereditary, because my parents are still children at heart.
My mother collects
dolls and loves every one of them.
She is 85 years old
and still works full-time.
One of her many joys
in life, is to give out little crochet items to patrons at the clinic where she
works.
She says it brings
joy, not only to the sick patients, but to her as well.
I usually try to make
her a basket full of tiny gifts, every month or so.
They are usually
little pins, ornaments, button buddies, bracelets,
pencil toppers or
whatever I can think up at the time.
Mother’s day is
coming soon, and the long awaited Spring has finally arrived.
And flowers are
blooming everywhere. Unfortunately that
brings the dreaded pollen.
But I still love
flowers, and crocheted ones are pretty safe.
So for Mother’s Day,
the All-in-One Flower Pencil Topper a good choice.
This pencil topper can dress up your pencils and pens and
brighten your mood.
You can use them as party favors or for school give-away treats.
It is a very quick and easy pattern, and a good way to
use up scrap yarn.
You can use just about any type of yarn or thread or hook
that you want.
It only takes about six to ten minutes to make one.
It only takes about six to ten minutes to make one.
Enjoy!
Pan
Materials:
4mm / G hook
~ 6 to 10 yds
of WW (I used Red Heart)
~ =
Approximately
Ch = Chain
FO =
Fasten Off
Lp(s) = Loop(s)
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sc =
Single Crochet
Dc = Double Crochet
Tr = Treble
Ss = Slip Stitch
Ss = Slip Stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
BLO = Back Loop Only
Dec = Decrease by crocheting 2 single crochets as one
Inc = Increase with 2 single crochets into one stitch
US
Terminology
Pattern Notes:
Use a larger hook for fatter-sized pens or pencils.
Use just about any type of yarn or thread or hook.
Just measure the first round of the tube to
fit the pencil or pen.
Then make the tube about an inch or so tall to fit.
Decrease to close the top and add any kind
of petals that you want.
Below are just suggestions.
They are very easy, but you could make elaborate ones, if you so
desired.
Tube for Pencil or Pen:
RND 1: Ch 6 loosely. Join with a Ss to form a ring.
Note: Work over the beg yarn so no need to weave in later.
Ch 1, Sc in each ch around. Join. (6)
RND 2-5: Ch
1, Sc around. Join. (6)
RND 6: Ch 1, working
in BLO, Dec 3xs. Join to first st with a Ss. (3sc)
Note: Join the last rnd by inserting the hook from the back side of the first
st
and pull a lp through. (See photo)
This
will be easier and will also be covered by the ch1 of the next round.
Petal Base:
Note: The Base (Rnd 7) can be made with 6
to 12 sc’s,
which
in turn can yield a different petal count. (See
Petals Below)
Ch 1, turn so tip is facing (open end away from you).
Work in the free lps of Rnd 5.
Continue with any Rnd 7 below.
[6 sc Base]
Rnd 7: Sc around. Join to first sc with a Ss. (6)
[8 sc Base]
Rnd 7: (Sc in 2,
Inc) around. Join to first sc with a Ss. (8)
[9 sc Base]
Rnd 7: (Sc, Inc)
around. Join to first sc with a Ss. (9)
[10 sc Base]
Rnd 7: (Sc, Inc
2xs) around. Join to first sc with a Ss. (10)
[12 sc Base]
RND 7: Inc around. Join to first sc with a Ss. (12)
Petals:
Blue: [Made with 6 sc Base]
Rnd 8: Work in BLO.
*(Ch 2, Tr, Ch 2, ss) all in same st.
Ss in next*.
Repeat* to * 5
times. FO and weave in. (6 petals)
Yellow:
[Made with 9 sc Base]
Rnd 8: Ch 5,
ss in same and next. FO and weave
in. (9 loop petals)
Note: The yellow petals are easy to make.
And the beginning chain count can be varied.
Chain-3
or chain-4 looks really nice.
You can also use any base-count.
The pink one below is on a 12-sc-base.
Purple: [Made with
8 sc Base]
Rnd 8: (Ch 4, ss in next) around. FO and weave in. (8 loop petals)
Bright Blue: [Made with
10 sc Base]
Rnd 8: (Ch 5, Sc, Ch 5, Ss) all in same st, ss in next 2*.
Repeat * to * 4
times. FO and weave in. (10 petals)
Dark Blue: [Made
with 10 sc Base]
Rnd 8: (Ch 1, Hdc in same st, Hdc in next, Ch1, Ss in
same as last Hdc, Ss in next) around. (5
petals)
Pink:
Rnd 8: [Made with 12 sc Base] Ch 5,
ss in same st and next st around.
FO and weave in. (12 loop petals)
Red: [Made with 12 sc Base]
Rnd 8: *(Ch 2, 3 Dc, Ch 2, ss) all in same st, then
ss in next 2 sts*.
Repeat * to * 5 times. FO and weave in. (6 petals)
Experiment with different base counts
and different types of petals.
And have fun!
P Perkins 2012
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