Crochet Beautiful Cork

Crocheting beautiful cork items can be such a fun and creative endeavor! Not only does it allow you to explore your artistic side, but it also gives you the chance to make unique and lovely pieces that stand out. The process of crocheting cork can be quite relaxing and rewarding, as you see your creation take shape with each stitch. Whether you're making coasters, trivets, or even wall art, the possibilities are endless. So grab your crochet hook, some cork, and let your imagination run wild as you craft some truly stunning pieces to enjoy or gift to others!

Materials

4 ply cotton ( I used Yarns and Colors Must Have in limestone)

2.5 mm hook

2 x 3mm safety eyes

Stuffing

Coin or disc of 2 cm diameter (I used a UK penny)

Stitch markers

Pattern notes

The cork is worked from the top down.

Join each round with a slip stitch and then chain 1 and start next round.

This pattern is written using UK crochet terms.

Special stitches

Inc – 2dc in the same stitch

Dec – 2 dc together over 2 stitches

BLO – Working into the back loop only (the loop that is on the wrong side of your work, i.e., the inside of your cork)

Instructions

Foundation: Make 6 dc into magic circle (6).

Round 1: Inc x 6 (12).

Round 2: 1 dc, inc. Repeat 6 times (18).

Round 3: 1 BLO (back loop only) dc in each stitch (18).

Round 4 – 6: 1 dc in each stitch around (18).

This is a good time to add the safety eyes or sew eyes on with black thread.

Round 7: 1 BLO (back loop only) dc in each stitch around (18).

Round 8: 1 dc, dec. Repeat 6 times (12).

Round 9: 3 dc, inc. Repeat 3 times (15).

Round 10 – 13: 1 dc in each stitch around (15).

Stuff the cork fully and position the coin at the bottom. Then crochet the coin into the cork.

Round 14: 3 dc, dec. Repeat 6 times (12).

Round 15: Dec- Repeat 6 times (6).

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew up the bottom.