Forget-Me-Knot Flower Pencil Topper | Free Crochet Pattern

Looking for quick and easy last minute gifts to crochet?

Try this stunning Forget-Me-Knot Flower Pencil Topper pattern.

It's fun for all ages and perfect for last-minute gifts or bulk gifting events!

This minutes-to-make pattern includes written instructions and photo tutorials for crocheting a floral pencil topper for standard issue pencils and pens. Plus, tips are included for turning this topper into a finger puppet instead!

This project was inspired from an idea I had while dreaming. See Dreaming of Pencil Toppers for the full story and to see more pencil topper designs.

Gifting ideas include stocking stuffers for Christmas, trick-or-treats for Halloween, party favours and back-to-school accessories. My favourite idea is to make several for a Teacher's appreciation bouquet with various stationary staples in a coffee mug!

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This pattern is copyrighted to Rebeckah Ferger of www.rebeckahstreasures.com. It is for personal use only.  No part of this pattern may be copied or distributed in any way. If you sell what you make from this pattern, please credit me as the designer. All rights reserved, 2016.

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You'll Need:

• cotton thread size 10 (I use Circulo Clea) about 10m (2 grams / scraps) - in three colours
  
• 1.05mm hook (or hook to achieve gauge)
  
• stitch markers
• tapestry yarn needle
• scissors
  

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Abbreviations: ~US Terminology Used~

*...** - repeat instructions between the two asterisks as directed ~ I always highlight the repeat directions for this in purple so it is easier to see.
(...) - work the stitches between the parentheses into the space as directed
[...] - work stitches between the brackets however many times called for
{...} - work stitches between the braces however many times called for

avail - available
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
dtr - double treble crochet - yo 3
FL - front loop(s)
FPSC - front post single crochet (instructions below)
f/o - fasten off
lp(s) - loop(s)
picot - (instructions below)
rep - repeat
rnd - round
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sp(s) - space(s)
st(s) - stitch(es)
tog - together
tr - treble/triple crochet
WS - wrong side
yo - yarn over

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Special Abbreviations:

*Picot = ch 3, insert hook into the v-ridge of the last st made, yo and pull though it right on thru the st and the ch-lp on the hook. *See the first example in this video tutorial by Moogly.

*FPSC = When working the FP stitches for rnd 4, you’ll insert your hook into the next st from front to back, then come back through to the front by inserting your hook into the subsequent st from back to front – the hook is now wrapped around the post of the next st → work a normal sc here. For subsequent sts, insert hook back through the same st you came up though from front to back and through the next st from back to front → sc.

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Sizing:

Designed to fit a standard pencil or pen when using lace weight yarn. The base of this pencil topper, the part that slips onto the pencil, is approximately 1” (2.5 cm) in height.

Sizing can be adjusted by changing yarn weight and hook size.

Gauge:

20 single crochet stitches x 24 rows = 2” (5 cm), or 10 single crochet stitches fit around the pencil snuggly but not too tight.

TIP: Thread/Yarn weight and hook size are flexible. Most lace or fine weight yarns will work well for creating a pencil topper. Whereas, thicker yarn weights such as DK or WW work great for turning it into a finger puppet.

All you have to ensure before you begin, is 10 single crochet stitches wrap snuggly, but comfortably around the pencil, pen, chalk, finger or whatever staple you wish to accessorize!

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Pattern Notes:

You should be familiar with basic crochet stitches (chs, sl sts, sc, dc, tr), taller crochet stitches (dtr), picots, working in rounds, front loops, front posts, and how to do increases and decreases.

Additional notes are included below...

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Forget-Me-Knot Flower Pencil Topper Instructions:

This forget-me-knot flower pencil topper is worked in two parts. The first part creates the pencil topper base and the second part creates the petals of the flower.

Base Instructions:

Make 1

The base of this forget-me-knot flower pencil topper is worked in continuous rnds, starting with the center of the flower (yellow in the examples). The final rnd of the flower center creates a base for the petals. From here, colours will be switched as the stem (green in the examples) is worked from top to bottom.

Work continuously and do NOT turn at the end of rnds unless directed otherwise to do so. *Side facing you = WS.

Starting with yellow (flower center colour)...

     rnd 1:  sc 5 into a magic circle (5 sts).

     rnd 2:  (dc, sc) in each st around (10 sts).

     rnd 3:  (sc, picot) in each st around (10 sts).

     rnd 4:  [ch 3, FPSC around the next post from the last rnd] x 10 (10 ch-sps + 10 sts). *This is the petal base rnd.

Switch to green (stem colour) as the last sc of rnd 4 is completed...

     rnd 5:  [sk one ch-3-sp, sc 2 in the next ch-3-sp – pushing the skipped ch-3-sps to the back of work so they are on the RS or the outside of the flower] x 5 (10 sts).

     rnd 6-16:  sc 10 – 11 rnds or until desired height is reached, sl st & f/o at the end of the last rnd (10 sts). *The number of rnds you work here may vary according to your project and preference.

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Petal Instructions:

Make 1

The petals of this forget-me-knot flower pencil topper are worked directly into the unworked ch-sps on rnd 4 from the base. *Side facing you = RS.

     rnd 1:  make a slip knot in chosen petal thread colour → sl st attach to any unworked ch-3-sp from rnd 4 of the base, [*ch 4, (tr 2, {picot, dtr 2} x 2, picot, tr 2) in the same ch-3-sp, ch 4, sl st in the same ch-3-sp,** sl st in next avail ch-3-sp] x 4, rep from * to **, sl st join to the first st of rnd, f/o (5 petals).

*Use the following pictures as a guide. Click to enlarge.

Top of flower bud faces up...

sl st attach to ANY unworked ch-sp

work all sts between the *...** into the same ch-sp

sl st into the next ch-sp & rep

Weave in all ends. Attach to your favourite stationary staple!

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Thanks Elizabeth M., Margie E., Sharon E., Sue B. and Wendy B. for testing the Pencil Topper/Finger Puppet crochet pattern for me, and thanks to Theresa P. for your help tech editing this pattern too!

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