Knitted Bisaccate Palynomorph by Dr. H McCarren
Materials
1 set US $\#6/4\mathrm{mm}$ double-point needles Worsted weight yarn, might I suggest yellow. You may wish to complete the two bladders with a boucle′ varn for realistic texture Tapestry needle Fiberfili stuffing (or waste yarn, or thesis crumbles) Gauge is not crucial for this pattern
Abbreviations
K : knit K2tog $:$ knit two together LLinc : left leaning lifted increase LRinc : right leaning lifted increase Refer to Cat Bordhi's video for instruction on these increase methods if you are not familiar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYOYMJBGxrw
Directions
This pattern will be worked in the round throughout using DPN's so that no seaming is necessary. Repeat directions within brackets to end of round. CO 24 st, and join for working in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. Round 1: K Round 2: [K1 LLinc LRinc K1] 48 stitches Rounds 3-13: K Round 14: [K3 K2tog] ending w/ K3 40 stitches Round 15: [K2 K2tog] ending w/ K2tog K3 30 stitches Round 16: [K1 K2tog] 28 stitches Round 17: K2tog 10 stitches Round 18: K2tog 5 stitches Break off yarn, leaving long end. Thread this end through remaining 5 stitches and pull tight. Stuff lightly with fiberfill. Now you will be picking up stitches from the cast on edge to form the two spongiform bladders, using boucle yarn if desired. Pick up 12 consecutive stitches from cast on edge and join to work in the round. At this point, it may make things easier to work with if you bisect the cavity with a spare yarn end, connecting cast on stitch 1 and cast on stitch 12 and tie off firmly. From above the cavity will now resemble a figure 8. Rounds 1-2: K Round 3: [K1 LLinc LRinc K1] 24 stitches Rounds 4-8: K Round 9: [K2 K2tog] 18 stitches Round 10: [K1 K2tog] 12 stitches Round 11: K2tog 6 stitches Break off yarn, leaving long end. Stuff bladder with fiberfill then thread this end through remaining 6 stitches and pull tight. Repeat for second bladder. Enjoy your giant microfossil!
