Rose Pencil Topper | Free Crochet Pattern

Looking for quick and easy last-minute gifts to crochet? Try this glorious Rose Pencil Topper pattern.

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

This minutes-to-make pattern includes written instructions and a 19-photo tutorial for crocheting this floral pencil topper for standard issue pencils and pens. Plus, tips are included for turning this topper into a finger pencil 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 two colours
• 1.05mm hook (or hook to achieve gauge)
• stitch markers
• tapestry yarn needle
• scissors
  

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Abbreviations: ~US Terminology~

(...) - work the stitches between the parentheses into the space as directed
[...] - work stitches between the brackets however many times called for
ch - chain
CL of 3 - double crochet 3 stitches together by means of the cluster stitch (instructions below)
dc - double crochet
f/o - fasten off
hdc - half double crochet
lp(s) - loop(s)
prev - previous
rem - remaining
rep - repeat
rnd - round
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
sp(s) - space(s)
st(s) - stitch(es)
tr - treble/triple crochet
WS - wrong side
yo - yarn over

Special Abbreviation:

*CL of 3 (a.k.a. cluster of 3) = leaving the last 2 lps from each st on the hook, work a dc into each of the next 3 sts, yo & pull though all 4 lps. *Worked just like the CL of 2, but over 3 sts instead.

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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 the yarn weight and hook size.

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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!

Pattern Notes:

You should be familiar with basic crochet stitches (chs, sl sts, sc, hdc, dc, tr), a variation of the cluster stitch, working in rounds, posts, and how to do increases and decreases.

Additional notes are included below...

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Rose Pencil Topper Instructions:

This rose pencil topper is worked in two parts. The first part creates the rose bud and petals. The second part creates the stem and leaves.

Rosebud Instructions:

Make 1

The base of this rose pencil topper is worked in continuous rnds, starting with the center bud of the rose. For this part the *side facing you = WS.

From here, the side facing you will switch to the RS as each rnd of petals is worked. Each is worked as a two-part rnd, where the first creates a base rnd where the actual petals are worked in the second rnd.

Work continuously and do NOT turn at the end of rnds unless directed otherwise to do so.

Starting with red or rosebud colour of choice...

   rnd 1:  sc 3 into a magic circle (3 sts).

   rnd 2-3:  sc 3 – 2 rnds, sl st, ch 1, turn at the end of the last rnd (3 sts). *From the turn - side facing you = RS.

   rnd 4:  (sc, ch 2) x 3 (3 sts + 3 ch-sps). *Starting the next rnd secures the last ch-2.

*Click on Tutorial Photos to enlarge them...

rosebud rnd 3 complete before the turn to start rnd 4...

rosebud rnd 4: hook inserted into first st for sc.

rosebud rnd 4: ch 2, hook in next st for a sc.

rosebud rnd 4: ch 2 - rnd 4 complete

   rnd 5:  (sc, dc 3, sc) in each ch-2-sp around (3 petals).

rosebud rnd 5: (sc, dc 3, sc) in the first ch-sp.

rosebud rnd 5: hook inserted into next ch-sp.

rosebud rnd 5: complete with RS facing up.

   rnd 6:  ch 2, sc around the nearest sc post from rnd 4 (think between the ch-sp), ch 2, sc around next sc post from  rnd 4, ch 2, sl st join to the first ch 2 of this rnd, ch 1 (3 ch-sps).

rosebud rnd 6: hook around sc post from rnd 4.

rosebud rnd 6: sl st join to first ch-sp of rnd.

rosebud rnd 6: complete with WS facing up.

   rnd 7:  (sc, dc, tr 3, dc, sc) twice in each ch-2-sp around, sl st join to first sc of this rnd, f/o (6 petals).

rosebud rnd 7: hook inserted into the ch-2-sp.

rosebud rnd 7: (sc, dc, tr 3, dc, sc) twice in same sp

rosebud rnd 7: complete with RS facing up.

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Base Stem & Leaves Instructions:

Make 1

The base of this rose pencil topper is worked in continuous rnds, starting at the bottom of the rosebud. It is worked from top to bottom, breaking off a few times to create the leaves.

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

Finishing the rosebud & creating a base for the stem...

   rnd 1:  make a slip knot in petal thread colour & with the bottom of the rosebud facing up → sc attach to any sc post from rnd 6 (think between the ch-sp), [ch 2, sc around next sc post from rnd 6] x 2, ch 2, sl st join to first st of this rnd, f/o (3 ch-sps).

base stem rnd 1: WS up - sc attach to ANY rnd 6 sc post.

base stem rnd 1: ch 2, sc around next rnd 6 post.

base stem rnd 1: complete with WS facing up.

Starting the stem & leaves...

   rnd 2:  make a slip knot in chosen stem thread colour & with the bottom of the rosebud facing up → sc attach to any ch-2-sp from the prev rnd, sc 2 more into the same sp, sc 3 in each of the rem ch-2-sps around, sc once more into the first ch-2-sp again (10 sts). *Hook goes into the ch-sps from the inside to the outside as this rnd is worked. From here, work continuously.

base stem rnd 2: sc attach to ANY ch-sp from rnd 1.

base stem rnd 2: sc 3 into EACH ch-2-sp around.

base stem rnd 2: sc into the FIRST ch-2-sp again.

TIP: You can make your rose with fewer leaves by changing rnds with leaves to sc 10 instead.

   rnd 3:  sc, starting first leaf → ch 5, sl st in the bottom lp (a.k.a. back hump) of the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc 3 in the next ch, sc in the last ch, sl st in the same sp on the circle – first leaf complete, sc 2, starting second leaf → ch 7, sl st in the bottom lp of the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, CL of 3 over the next 3 chs, hdc in the last ch, sl st in the same sp on the circle – second leaf complete, sc 7 (10 sts + 2 leaves). *rnd 7

   rnd 4:  sc, sk leaf – pushing it to the back of the work so it’s on the RS, sc 2, sk leaf – pushing it to the back of the work so it’s on the RS, sc 7 (10 sts). *rnd 8

   rnd 5:  sc 6, starting first leaf → ch 5, sl st in the bottom lp (a.k.a. back hump) of the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, dc 3 in the next ch, sc in the last ch, sl st in the same sp on the circle – first leaf complete, sc 2, starting second leaf → ch 7, sl st in the bottom lp of the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, CL of 3 over the next 3 chs, hdc in the last ch, sl st in the same sp on the circle – second leaf complete, sc 2 (10 sts + 2 leaves). *rnd 9

   rnd 6:  sc 6, [sk leaf – pushing it to the back of the work so it’s on the RS, sc 2] x 2 (10 sts). *rnd 10

   rnd 7-10:  rep rnds 3-6.

   rnd 11-14:  sc 10 – 4 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.

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

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

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