Fruitbowl

I'm making the fruitbowl I originally intended when designing Sunburst. Altering the pattern as I go. Just about hit the same size as the one in the photos and goodness its taking forever. Lesson from this = My attention span is exactly 4 hours and 23 minutes. When I'm interested. Less if bored.

But it already looks lovely. And I think only 5 more rounds and it'd be at the size I need it. Maybe 7....

Either way I'll pop it up here when its done.



Also, If you'd like I'll do a step by step as I stiffen the sillly thing. Leave a comment below if so.

Loves for everyone who has come by already!

Pattern

Alrighty here goes the first run of my new pattern. If you find and error anywhere or have a suggestion feel free to tell me - any assistance to make this the perfect pattern would be much appreciated. (positve comments welcome to)

Made with size 10 merchandized cotton and a 1mm hook

Stitches used are chain (ch), double crochet (dc), tripple crochet (tc) and slip stich (sl st)

Ch 12, sl st to form a ring.
Round 1 Ch 2 dc 24 in ring, Sl st in 2nd ch to join
Round 2 Ch 3 *tr in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * join with sl
Round 3 Ch 3 *tr in next ch sp, ch 2, repeat from * join with sl
Round 4 Ch 5 *tr in next 2ch sp, ch 3, repeat from * join with sl
Round 5 Ch 4 *tr in same ch sp, ch 1 tr in next ch sp, ch1, repeat from * join

 Your bowl base should be looking something like this, if it isn't flat then the tension may be wrong. Try a larger hook, I've found this helped on slightly thicker yarn.- now we start building up the sides.


Round 6 Ch 3 tr in same ch sp, *2 tr in next ch sp, repeat from * join

Round 7 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 4 times ch 1 tr in next tr sp repeat from *, join
Round 8 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 4 times ch 2 tr in next tr sp repeat from *, join


Notice its starting to curve up? I've taken a few shots of the next bit just in case you want a reference to work against. The rest of the bowl continues much the same.


Round 9 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 4 times ch 3 tr in next tr sp repeat from *, join

Round 10 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 4 times, ch 2, tr in ch sp, ch 2, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join
Round 11 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 4 times, ch 3, tr in ch sp, ch 2, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join
Round 12 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 3 times, ch 3, tr in ch sp, ch 3, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join
Round 13 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 3 times, ch 2, tr in ch sp, ch 2 tr in ch sp ch 2, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join
Round 14 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 3 times, ch 2, tr in ch sp, ch 3 tr in ch sp ch 2, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join
Round 15 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp3 times, ch 3, tr in ch sp, ch 2 tr in ch sp ch 3, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join
Round 16 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 2 times, ch 3, tr in ch sp, ch 3 tr in ch sp ch 3, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join
Round 17 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 2 times, ch 2, tr in ch sp, ch 2, , tr in ch sp, ch 2, tr in ch sp ch 2, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join

Round 18 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp 2 times, ch 3, tr in ch sp, ch 2, , tr in ch sp, ch2, tr in ch sp ch 2, tr in next tr sp repeat from *. Join

Round 19 Ch 3 *tr in next tr sp, ch 3 tr in next ch sp, ch 2 tr in next ch sp, ch 2 tr in next ch sp, ch 3, tr in next tr sp, repeat form * join

Round 20 Ch 5 *(tr in next ch sp, ch 3) 4 times, tr in next tr sp, repeat from * join
Round 21 Ch 4 dc in same sp*dc in next ch sp, 2 ch, dc in same ch sp, repeat from * finish

Thanks a bunch for testing the pattern out! And again any comments welcome - pictures of your finished bowl too!

Sunlight and fruitbowl

 As I said; I'd posting patterns here :) This is my little fruitbowl. He is made out of size 10 merchandised cotton and stiffened with a basic glue mix. This little pattern came about 10 minutes after I decided I wanted a classy fruitbowl for my table. Thinking I would practice making a little bowl (as I'd never made one before) I whipped this little beauty up. And fell in love with it.

 It took 5 hours all up to crochet and then another 3 to stiffen. I know this - I timed myself when I did a error check of my pattern. Three times.

Isn't it gorgeous holding my cotton and hook!
I'll put up the pattern in the next post:)

Oh, I've put up the bowls I made when checking the pattern on etsy- http://www.etsy.com/listing/64479698/sunburst-in-lace


sorry can't seem to make that a link : /

Made a blog!

Hi all,

I've been crafty since I can remember and just recently I've been creating my own patterns. I decided after much deliberation to make a blog in which these patterns shall go. Now, they will also include items I've made from time to time like the dress I'm making for chrismas lunch!

Oh, most of the patterns will be for crochet - as that is my current favourite craft.

I'm self taught (with a little help from Mum) and I've learned my way around the terminology and crafters slang, so if you're just getting going feel free to leave a comment or a question under any of the patterns and I'll work out a way to answer and help finish that project.