Friday, May 29, 2009
SUZIE’S FRUIT CAP - JUNE HOTM (C)
SIZES: Small 16-18, Medium 18-20, Large 20-22 inches
GAUGE:
6 dc and 3 dc rounds = 2 inches
Leaf = 3 inches,
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
Approximately 1.5 to 2.5 ounces your choice of fruit colored yarn
Small amount of green for leaf and brown for stem
Crochet hooks in US G (4.5 mm) and US I (5.5 mm)
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Beginning chains don’t count as a stitch.
3. Pull your slipstitches tight, they should almost disappear.
4. First st of each round goes in the same st as join of previous round.
5. To change color in a slipstitch, insert hook in stitch and yarn over with new color and pull it through the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Small amount of green for leaf and brown for stem
Crochet hooks in US G (4.5 mm) and US I (5.5 mm)
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Beginning chains don’t count as a stitch.
3. Pull your slipstitches tight, they should almost disappear.
4. First st of each round goes in the same st as join of previous round.
5. To change color in a slipstitch, insert hook in stitch and yarn over with new color and pull it through the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Leaf and stem are worked the same for all sizes.
LEAF:
With G hook and green yarn, ch 12, dc in 4th from hook, dc in next 4 chs, hdc in next 2 chs, sc in next ch, slipstitch in last ch, ch 1. Working in unused loops of beginning ch and working over beginning tail, slipstitch in same st, sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 5 sts, ch 2 and slipstitch in base changing to brown if you are using brown for the stem.
STEM:
Ch 6, slipstitch in the base again.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st of chain.
Rounds 2-3: Sc in each st, working in spiral without joins. You will be working from the inside of a tube. Slipstitch in next st and fasten off.
Switch to I hook and fruit colored yarn.
SMALL INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: With the stem pointing toward you, attach fruit colored yarn with a slipstitch in beginning chain 6 of stem. Ch 2, 2 dc in each st of ch. When you get to the base of the leaf be sure to work behind the leaf. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in ea st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
Switch to I hook and fruit colored yarn.
SMALL INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: With the stem pointing toward you, attach fruit colored yarn with a slipstitch in beginning chain 6 of stem. Ch 2, 2 dc in each st of ch. When you get to the base of the leaf be sure to work behind the leaf. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in ea st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5-9: Ch 2, dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 10-12: Ch 1, sc in ea st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (48 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
MEDIUM INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: With the stem pointing toward you, attach fruit colored yarn with a slipstitch in beginning chain 6 of stem. Ch 2, 2 dc in each st of ch. When you get to the base of the leaf be sure to work behind the leaf. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 5-9: Ch 2, dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 10-12: Ch 1, sc in ea st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (48 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
MEDIUM INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: With the stem pointing toward you, attach fruit colored yarn with a slipstitch in beginning chain 6 of stem. Ch 2, 2 dc in each st of ch. When you get to the base of the leaf be sure to work behind the leaf. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, *dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, *dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc)
ROUND 6-11: Ch 1, dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc)
ROUND 12-14: Ch 1, sc in ea st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
LARGE INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: With the stem pointing toward you, attach fruit colored yarn with a slipstitch in beginning chain 6 of stem. Ch 2, 2 dc in each st of ch. When you get to the base of the leaf be sure to work behind the leaf. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
LARGE INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: With the stem pointing toward you, attach fruit colored yarn with a slipstitch in beginning chain 6 of stem. Ch 2, 2 dc in each st of ch. When you get to the base of the leaf be sure to work behind the leaf. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, *dc in 3 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, *dc in 3 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 6-12: Ch 1, dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 13-15: Ch 1, sc in ea st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (60 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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A definite pattern for me and my Syracuse Orangemen Alumni buddies!
You couldn't have done a better job with this one!
You couldn't have done a better job with this one!
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there, I love your blog, I am a crochet addict and I hope you don't mind but I've added your blog to my blogroll on my site.
Take Care
Love Melanie xxxx
Take Care
Love Melanie xxxx
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I volunteered to Hostess a table at our church's ladies night out. I picked the bible verse about fruits of the spirit as the table theme. I'm making the fruit cap in various fruit colors as favors for the ladies that sit at my table. :)
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