Free Test Tube Crochet Pattern

Test Tube

Free Pattern by Kimber Shook

Materials:

Beads, Rhinestones or Brads

Black Embroidery Floss

Glue

Hook Size G

Jumbo cotton balls (2 or 3)

Scissors

Sewing Needle

Worsted Weight Yarn - Color

Worsted Weight Yarn - White

Abbreviations:

Ch - Chain

SC - Single Crochet

Sl St - Slip Stitch

Directions:

Start with a Magic Ring, sl st; ch 1;

Row 1:  10 sc in magic ring; sl st to beginning sc; ch 1; (10 sc)

Row 2: Sc across, sl st to beginning sc; ch 1 (10 sc)

Row 3-9: Repeat row 2; at end of row 9; end off; weave in ends; (10 sc)

Row 10: Attach white, Repeat row 2; (10 sc)

Row 11-14: Repeat row 2; (10 sc)

Row 15: Sl st in next 5 sc; (sc, ch1); sl st in remaining 4 sc; end off; weave in ends;

Assembly:

Stuff 2-3 cotton balls inside test tube. Glue two rhinestones or beads (or attach brads) in the center of row 7, 8 or 9 and let dry;  Using needle and embroidery floss, sew a curved stitch for mouth, knot and hide ends inside test tube.  (Helpful hint: I dip needle tip in glue and run between the floss and test tube to help hold “mouth” in place. Clean off needle for future use.)

Alternate ideas:

Change to white yarn anywhere - just be sure to add eyes & mouth on bottom colored portion.

Add a cork in the top of test tube, if desired.

I made these for my Daughter-in-law per her request. I hope you enjoy them as much as she did. I hope you stop by again.