Mr Sour Pickle Man
1 oz. green worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
2 small green google eyes
Fiberfill for stuffing
Scrap of white six-strand embroidery floss
Size: 4" tall
This free crochet project shows you how to crochet a small pickle man. He can be used as a kitchen pal, fridge magnet or give him as a sour gift.
Notes: Do not join rounds unless otherwise indicated. Mark the last stitch in each round with a stitch marker.
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 1, 5 sc in ring (5 sc).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc * rep from * to * around (15 sc).
Rnd 4: Sc in 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, * rep from * to around (20 sc).
Rnds 5-16: Sc in each sc around (20 sc).
Begin stuffing work. Keep stuffing as work progresses.
Rnd 17: Sc in 1st 2 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, * sc in next 2 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, * rep from * to * around (15 sc).
Rnd 18: Sc in 1st sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, * sc in next sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, * rep from * to * around (10 sc).
Rnd 19: Sc dec over 1st 2 sc and over each of next 2 sc around, fasten off (5 sc).
Close top tightly.
Using six-strand embroidery floss, embroider eyebrows and mouth as shown.
Glue eyes to pickle as shown.
Let dry.
Enjoy!
Warning! Not for children under 3 years of age!
By Shellie Wilson. Shellie is the chief creative editor for Craftbits.
