Felted Jack O'Lantern Candy Bowl By Sherry Lisby
MATERIALS
MC (1) skein orange wool (220 yds...I used Cascade 220) CC (1) skein black wool (just enough to do the eyes, nose & mouth) 1 set US #11 double-point needles 16-inch US 11 circular needle Tapestry needle GAUGE Not relevant for this pattern
PATTERN NOTES
You can either duplicate stitch the jack o'lantern face on the bowl once you have completed the knitting of the bowl or you can incorporate it in after you have knit the first three rounds. If you duplicate stitch it using double stranded yarn, the face stands out from the bowl a little. You will need to felt the bowl when it is completed.
PATTERN
With 1 strand of MC and DPNs, cast on 6 sts. Distribute evenly on three DPNs and join to knit in the round. You can switch to the circular needle if you want when the knitting is large enough. Kow I anu all oau-numpereu rows: Knit. Row 2: Knit in the front and back of all sts (12 sts). Row 4: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k1\*, repeat around (18). Row 6: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k2\*, repeat around (24). Row 8: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k3\*, repeat around (30). Row 10: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k4\*, repeat around (36). Row 12: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k5\*, repeat around (42). Row 14: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k6\*, repeat around (48). Row 16: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k7\*, repeat around (54). Row 18: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k8\*, repeat around (60). Row 20: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k9\*, repeat around (66). Row 22: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k10\*, repeat around (72). Row 24: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k11\*, repeat around (78). Row 26: \*Knit in the front and back of the next st, k12\*, repeat around (84). FACE\*\*: Double the yarn and knit at least 24 rounds to accommodate the face on the side. I knit 28 rounds total after my last increase round. Bind off. Using the black yarn and the chart provided, duplicate stitch the eyes, nose and mouth of the jack o'lantern on the side of the bowl about 3-4 rows below the top of thebowl. \*\*ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS: You can knit the face into the bowl itself, but you will need to cut yarn frequently, as you are knitting in the round.
ABOUT THEDESIGNER
Sherry Lisby taught herself to knit in January 2008 and hasn't looked back since! Most of her knitting is done on order for friends, family and co-workers, although occasionally she sneaks in a few items for herself or sometimes her cats. She has recently begun designing her own patterns and has also learned how to crochet, spin & weave. She is looking forward to a long love affair with anything related to fiber!
Felted Jack O'Lantern Candy Bowl Chart
Orange Black or duplicate stitch with black
Felted Jack O'Lantern Candy Bowl Chart
Orange Black or duplicate stitch with black
