Aseroe Rubra - CAL - Flowerlike Fungus
Fungus Among Us Cal in the International Freeform Forum Group By: Melba Vincent, Grammy's Textiles
Aseroe rubra, commonly known as the anemone stinkhorn, sea anemone fungus and starfish fungus, is a common and widespread basidiomycete fungus recognizabl e for its foul odour of carrion and its sea anemoneshape when mature. Found in gardens on mulch and in grassy areas, it resembles a red star-shaped structure covered in brownish slime on a white stalk. It attracts flies, which spread its spores. This pattern is for making a 2D crochet version of this fungus. To make a 3D version, just use any of the stalks presented by other DFADS. Notes: US terminology used for both crochet and knitted patterns. Size will depend on the yarn and hook and/or needle used. Crochet Version: I used 2 variegated yarns for motif. Both are lace weight. Motif is 5 inches. 1. Make a magic ring and work 12 dc in it. Join with a sl st and make a BPsc, then ch 2. BPdc around same post. 2 FPdc around next dc, [2 BPdc around the next post] Repeat [ to ] around to last st. 2 FPdc, sl st to join. 24 sts 2. BPsc, then ch 2. 2 BPdc in next st, [1 FPdc, 2 FPdc in next st, 1 BPdc in next, 2 BPdc in next], repeat [to］ around, end with 1 FPdc in next st, 2 FPdc in last sts. Sl st to join, and make a BPsc, changing yarns. 3. Work a round of sc where you are increasing in every 3rd stitch so you end up with 48 sts. Join with a sl st. 4. Ch 8, \*sl st 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc,\*\* sk 2 sts, sl st in next st on circle, work 3 sc, turn, ch 8, repeat from \* to \*\*, skp 2 sts, slst, 2 sc up inside edge of petal, turn, hdc at the base of the other petal half. Working behind the petal, Ch 3, sl st down the side and onto the st on the circle, 1 sc. Each petal uses 8 sts on the circle. 5. Repeat row 4 five more times until you have 6 petals.
Aseroe Rubra - CAL - Flowerlike Fungus Fungus Among Us Cal in the International Freeform Forum Group By: Melba Vincent, Grammy's Textiles
