Crochet Tear Drop
Crochet tear drops are a charming and versatile design element that can add a touch of elegance to your handmade creations. Whether you're looking to embellish a blanket, create unique earrings, or spruce up a scarf, these tear drops offer endless possibilities for creativity. The gentle curve and delicate shape make them a favorite among crocheters for crafting intricate details and eye-catching accents. So, grab your favorite yarn and hook, and let your imagination run wild as you incorporate these lovely tear drops into your next project. Happy crocheting!
Size
4 cm / 1.57 inch in height
Tools & Materials
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
- Polyester Craft Filling for toys
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the end of a round
Yarn
- Blue (Schachenmayr Catania, Capri (00384), 100% Cotton, 50g)
Skills required / abbreviations / info
- MG – magic ring (make specified number of single crochet stitches into the loop)
- Sc – single crochet
- Inc – 2sc increase (crochet 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch)
- Dec – 2tog decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- F/O – finish off
- R – spiral round
- ( )* – repeat the sequence in brackets to the end of the round
- (12) – number of stitches expected at the end of the round
- Work in spiral rounds, do not turn/join unless stated otherwise
For best results, use Invisible Decrease instead of the standard one and use needle instead of crochet hook to close the teardrop.
TEARDROP
Stuff with polyester filling. When completed, F/O, cut off yarn and using needle, weave in remaining thread.
R 1 mg, 6sc (6)
R 2 (inc)* (12)
R 3 (sc 1, inc)* (18)
R 4 (sc 5, inc)* (21)
R 5 — 6 sc 21 (2 rnds) (21)
R 7 (sc 5, dec)* (18)
R 8 (sc 1, dec)* (12)
R 9 sc 12 (12)
R 10 (sc 1, dec)* (8)
R 11 (dec)* — continuously x 4 (4)
R 12 FO using needle