Monday 21 December 2015

Yummy Brussel Sprouts

I love sprouts, I think they are delicious.  So when I saw these little beauties on folksy, I thought I must have one immediately.  Unfortunately they had already sold out, and I'm not surprised, they were total bargains and very cute.

My husband said, something along the lines of surely you could make one though?  How hard can it be. Ummm, actually not too hard.  In fact I now have a little army of sprouts, enough to give some to friends who admired and named them...

Thanks Jolly Spoon for letting me use your photo.


So to make these, you need to create three circles and one sphere and then sew them together.  Add eyes and you're sorted.


To make these ones I used a 3mm hook with double knit yarn, but you could use anything.  This is in American terms (sorry I know I chop and change between the two - it just depends on which patterns I've been using most recently).

Pattern for the circle:
R1: Chain 2
R2: 6 single crochet (sc) into the 2nd chain from the hook ( 6 stitches)
R3: 2 sc into each stitch (12 stitches)
R4: 2 sc into the next stitch 1 sc into the next stitch x 6 (18 stitches)
R5: 2 sc into the next stitch 1 sc into the next 2 stitches x 6 (24 stitches)
Leave a long tail so you can sew this onto the sphere

You need to make 3 of these.

Pattern for the sphere:
R1: Chain 2
R2: 6 single crochet (sc) into the 2nd chain from the hook ( 6 stitches)
R3: 2 sc into each stitch (12 stitches)
R4: 2 sc into the next stitch 1 sc into the next stitch x 6 (18 stitches)
R5 - R7: 18 stitches around
R8: 1 sc decrease, 1 sc into the next stitch x 6 (12 stitches)
Stuff your brussel now, I use the stuffing from an old pillow.
R9: 1 sc decrease x 6 (6 stitches)
Leave a long tail and then sew up this bottom

Now put them all together.  I glue gunned on the eyes and then ended up creating one for everyone I know...

By now I'd become a little sprout obsessed, and so I needle felted this little guy.



Here he is with his mates.


My son has claimed him as his own.

15 comments:

  1. Found this thru pinterest and just made one of these, your pattern is brilliant, thank you very much - Shaz.
    Would add a picture, but cannot do so in this comment :(

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  2. Hello! I followed your pattern but made them with amigurumi safety eyes instead of googly eyes. I made a container to store them in too. Can I send you a text or email picture? I do not know how to upload the photo here. Wanted to share since you inspired me so much! They made a great gift!

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  3. Thank you so much for sharing.
    I did tweak the pattern like brrdgrrl I used safety eyes and also replaced rounds 1 and 2 with a magic circle and 6 sc (uk- dc) but that is only because I like a tight centre for all my projects like this.

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  4. I'm new to crochet so don't understand the words I wish there was a video ��

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    1. What do you not understand exactly, I would love to try to help you. I just made a bunch of these!

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  5. I love these!!! Am interested to know how you needle felted the little guy, I really like the way it looks but haven't heard of needle felting, and a quick google has left me a little confused lol

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  6. These are so cute. I got a custom order request for crocheted Brussel Sprouts for Christmas ornaments and was shocked to so easily find your pattern! I've given you credit as the designer of course. They are so stinking fun to make and adorable. Wish I could share a picture of the ones I made! My customer said her kids are not swayed by the threat of coal at Christmas so she threatened them with Brussel Sprouts growing up and it's now a running joke for her family! Loved the story, how could I say no! Thanks so much and have a fabulous Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  7. they are wonderful , and as you can get purple brussel sprouts i have made a mix of green and purple

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  8. Pity someone is selling your pattern on EBAY for a lot of money as an emailed PDF!! here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brussel-Sprout-Crochet-Pattern-Christmas-Hanging-Decoration/333604065971?hash=item4dac5a12b3:g:YrEAAOSwxohexbyr

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    1. Yes they even have the photos from here so unless that seller is the blogger here she stole the pattern and photos and is selling them at £1.99 a time

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  9. I every time spent my half an hour to read this weblog's posts all the time along with a cup of coffee.

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  10. Generally I do not learn post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to try and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me. Thank you, quite great article.

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  11. These are great, please can you tell me what size eyes you used x

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  12. Love these! I'm going to use to cover chocolates like Lindt or similar! Thank you for your time.

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  13. This is the third year of making these little cuties. I made some for a friend to put in her daughters stocking haha. The following year I made her a small wreath for the tree. This year I am making the larger wreath for our new vicar, but I’m not sure how to attach them. I glued them on the little one, it might get a bit messy with a big one. Any ideas?

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