Crochet Five Currant Buns in a Baker's Shop
«Crochet Five Currant Buns in a Baker's Shop» is a delightful pattern that brings the charm of a bustling bakery right to your fingertips! With this fun and creative project, you can stitch up a batch of adorable currant buns that look good enough to eat. The intricate details and vibrant colors in each bun make it a joy to work on, and once completed, they'll add a sweet touch to your home decor or make for a unique gift for a fellow baking enthusiast. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting some deliciously cute currant buns — the perfect blend of creativity and coziness!
You will need (for one bun!):
Size 4.00mm hook;
Small amounts of pale taupe, white, red and dark brown dk yarn (acrylic is good for this);
Small amount toy stuffing;
Tapestry needle for the ends;
A glass to draw around approx 5.5cm diameter & pencil;
Cardboard (cereal packet works)
To Make:
Draw around the base of the glass on the card and cut out.
In light brown:
— Ch2, work 5dc into first ch. Jn with slst, ch2;
-2dc in each dc (5 times). Jn with slst, ch2:
— [1dc, 2dc in same stitch] around. Jn with slst, ch2;
— [2dc, 2dc in same stitch] around twice. Jn with slst, ch2;
— [3dc, 2dc in same stitch] around twice. Jn with slst, ch2;
— 5 rows of dc, jning with a slst at the end of each row and ch2;
— In final row of 5, join in the white yarn and Ch2;
— Pop card circle in the base.
In white:
— Work one row dc in each dc, but to make a drippy icing effect vary where you work the stitch -either into the chain, the chain space or the chain space of the row below;
— [2dc, dc2tog] around, three times. At the end of each row, slst close and ch2;
-Add the stuffing;
— [1dc, dc2tog] around twice, sneaking in a tad more stuffing if it needs it;
— Cut thread and sew through the last few stitches to close.
In red:
-Ch3, then work 5tr into the first ch;
— Cut thread and work through the base of the worked trebles and pull close. Tuck in other ends and work a couple of stitches to make a cherry shape. Secure tightly to the top of your bun.
In dark brown:
With the needle, sew in back stitch evenly spaced currant shapes around the light brown bun.
To finish:
Smush into shape. Attend singing group with toddlers. Deploy vocals and crochet buns.