Thursday, August 30, 2007

Pears, pears, everywhere...

My friend - the birthday girl I spoke of - likes pears and cows.







Not sure where I got this idea from. It just flowed out of the pencils... I don't think this will become an amigurumi anytime soon.


SURPRISE! FREE PATTERN
(hope it makes sense... I suck at pattern writing, remember? Good luck!)

3.5mm/E hook
Red Heart Soft Yarn – worsted med Leaf (pear body)
Red Heart Soft Yarn – worsted med Chocolate (stem)
Bernat Satin Soft – taupe (leaf)
Black embroidery thread
Bright pink dk yarn scraps
Polyfill
Buttons

Finished pear approx 4” tall including stem and 6.5” around widest part of body

Body (starting from top of pear)
Start with “magic ring” - 6
2 sc in each – 12
1 sc in first, 2sc in next sc* repeat – 18
1 sc in each – 18 * repeat this round two more times
1 sc in first, 1 sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc* repeat – 24
1 sc in first, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc* repeat – 30
1 sc in each sc – 30 * repeat this round six more times
1 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog * repeat – 24

( at this point or soon after you may want to stop and make the stem and attach it. same with putting on the eyes and stitched details. Then stuff it and proceed to decrease. Up to you but I thought it was easier that way.)

1 sc in first sc, 1 sc in next sc, sc2tog * repeat -18
1 sc in first sc, sc2tog * repeat – 12
Sc2tog – 6
Tie off, weave in.

Stem
Ch 7
Sc in second chain from hook
Sc in each
Bind off

Sew onto top of pear

Leaf
Ch 6
Sc in second chain from hook
Sc im first, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in ch 1 of foundation.
Bind off, sew to top of pear

25 comments:

gnathalie2 said...

awesome!! such a happy pear- i'll do your pattern tonight-thanks!!
Nathalie

eve said...

We are starting an amigurumi along this weekend I will put a link up to your post. Love it!

Amigurumi Girl said...

oh my... an amigurumi along! this pattern hasn't been tested yet so i hope it doesn't cause too many problems. please feel free to change it to better suit your styles/needs/etc. (~_^)v have fun! and i would love to see the results if anyone attempts it. hee hee

kittykatt said...

would it be ok if i turn your sweet little pear fairy into an amigurumi????
she's so sweet and i'm so psyched that you are still drawing;)

Amigurumi Girl said...

you wanna make the fairy come alive??? be my guest!! just promise to share photos (and a pattern if possible). (^_^)v and be sure to point people this way. hee hee Good luck! I'm so excited to see the results!

eve said...

why don't you come and join us....

susan said...

thank you so much for this great pattern,
keep up the good work n_n

gnathalie2 said...

I loved making your pear!! Pattern was written just fine, very easy to follow!! I put up the pic in the yahoo group page :)
Nathalie

Craft Singles said...

Thanks so much for the amigurumi pear pattern! It's funny how something so 'everyday' can be turn into an one of a kind inspiration to share with others ... like me!! Happy crocheting!

Lia said...

so cute the pear! can't wait to try out the pattern. thanks for sharing!

lyn said...

Very cute pear you've got there.
: )

naida said...

awwww...so cute!!!

Sabrina said...

Thnak you so much for sharing this wonderful pattern with us!! Please come to visit some time,
I'm new, www.sabrinacreations.blogspot.com

Thank you so so much again!!

Anonymous said...

Amigurumi Girl, I love your pattern. I am going to have an Amigurumi program for teens at the Appleton Public Library (www.apl.org) and was wondering if I could use your pattern with the teens. I would give you credit for the pattern. Please email me at teen@apl.org! thanks!

jen said...

what an adorable pattern. thank you so much for sharing!

Kristena said...

This is so cute! Thank you for sharing the pattern. I know what I'll be making soon...

Silvia said...

Hi! It's adorable!
^_^

Hanane said...

Love the pear. Posted it on Stashbustin

Mindi said...

That pear is lovely! I've just blogged it in my blog:
http://botegacriativa.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the pattern!
Mindi

Faloola said...

Hi, I'm stuck on sc2tog in next sc* in order to increase from 24 to 30 stitches... how can 2tog be an increase?

Please help, my pear needs you!

Amigurumi Girl said...

Yes, faloola, that should have read "2sc in next sc" for an increase. sorry! i warned you i'm horrible at pattern writing. :) Thanks for calling that to my attention, I changed it in the pattern. (^_^)v

Faloola said...

Wow, thanks so much for your quick reply, I'm so glad I can continue on now, this is my 1st project so thought it was my lack of knowledge.

Would that also meant that

Magic ring 6
1sc in each - 12

should be 2sc in each

Amigurumi Girl said...

hahaha Faloola! You should be my editor! Man I really DO suck in pattern writing! I apologize to all the other people out there who might have tried this pattern and cursed me all the way through! Yes, that first round after the mnagic ring should read

2sc in each - 12

so so sorry everyone... have a great day!

Hanane said...

Hi I posted a link and photo to your pear on my blog. www.buststashpatterns.blogspot.com

It is so cute had to share it with more people.

Kittyn said...

This was definately a fun one to make! Thanks for sharing the pattern!

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