Crochet Mini Science Glassware
Crochet Mini Science Glassware is a delightful and unique craft that combines intricate crocheting techniques with the charm of miniature scientific equipment. These tiny creations mimic test tubes, beakers, and flasks with impressive detail, making them an excellent gift idea for science enthusiasts or a quirky addition to any crafting collection. The craftsmanship and attention to detail required for these tiny pieces are truly admirable, creating a whimsical and educational twist to the world of crochet. Whether displayed as decorative pieces or used in imaginative play, Crochet Mini Science Glassware brings a touch of creativity and fun to the art of crocheting.
Materials
DK or 8ply yarn in green, blue, yellow and white• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker, tapestry needle and scissors
• Polyfill
Abbreviation used (U.S. terms)
sc: single crochet
st: stitch
*…*: repeat
BLO: back loop only
inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together through the front loop only (invisible decrease)
Finished size: approx. 5 cm for the test tube, approx. 5.5 cm for the round bottom flask and approx. 5 cm for the Petri dish
All pieces are worked through both loops of the stitches and in the round without joining unless stated otherwise in the pattern. It is recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
Test tube – starting in bottle green make 1
Work in rounds without stuffing
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Rounds 2-7. sc in each st around
Change to white
Rounds 8-10. sc in each st around
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round bottom flask – starting in blue make 1
Work in rounds
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Round 2. inc x6
Round 3. *sc 3, inc* x3
Rounds 4-7. sc in each st around
Round 8. *sc 3, dec* x3
Start stuffing the round part of the flask now. Do not stuff the top part.
Round 9. *sc 2, dec* x3
Round 10. *sc 1, dec* x3
Change to white
Rounds 11-14. sc in each st around
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Petri dish (bottom) – in yellow make 1
Work in rounds without stuffing
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Round 2. inc x6
Round 3. *sc 1, inc* x6
Round 4. *sc 2, inc* x6
Round 5. in BLO, sc in each st around
Round 6. in BLO, *sc 2, dec* x6
Round 7. *sc 1, dec* x6
Round 8. dec x6
Fasten off and weave in ends by passing your thread in the front loop only of the remaining stitches.
Petri dish (lid) – in white make 1
Work in rounds without stuffing
Round 1. sc 6 in a magic ring
Round 2. inc x6
Round 3. *sc 1, inc* x6
Round 4. *sc 2, inc* x6
Round 5. *sc 3, inc* x6
Round 6. in BLO, sc in each st around
Fasten off and weave in ends.