Did you like broccoli as a kid? I didn't unless it was in a cheese soup. It wasn't until after high school that I really loved to eat this nutrient dense vegetable. We also grow it every year in our garden. We've had most success with a variety called De Cicco. It's a nice flavored, early variety that continues to put on side shoots after the main head is cut. Superb! As for my creation I decided to knit a broccoli florette. I could have easily crocheted one, but so far in this challenge I haven't done ANY knitting. The pattern uses only two stitches - stockinette and seed stitch. You can use your finished broccoli however you like, but I gave it to my cats as a toy! They absolutely love it. Knit Broccoli Pattern Materials Stitches
Worsted weight yarn Cast On light green and dark green Knit (K) Size 5 DPN Purl (P) Scissors Knit two together (K2tog) Tapestry Needle Purl two together (P2tog) Poly-fiber Fill Pattern Cast on 9 stitches onto your DPN 1.-13. Knit around (9) 14. Increase in each stitch around (18) 15. *K1 with light green, K1 with dark green* repeat around -- Break light green and continue with dark green only -- 16. *K1, P1* around 17. *P1, K1* around 18.-25. Repeat rows 16 and 17 26. *K2tog, P2tog* repeat 4 more times (9) 27. P2tog, K2tog, P2tog, K2tog, P1 (5) F/O and cinch in the top opening. Stuff broccoli with fiber fill using the stick that usually comes with the bag. This can take a little patience. Cinch in bottom part of broccoli and you're done!
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Katherine
12/16/2017 03:53:26 pm
Thank you!!! I have been looking everywhere for a free broccoli pattern.
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My name is Annissa, owner of MissNissDesigns. I am a knitter, crocheter, sewer, and all around crafty lady. Archives
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