Thursday, August 4, 2011

Pear Knitting Pattern Tutorial

Pears anyone??
This is my second fruit so far, the knitted pear... I think he looks all peary shaped... I knitted him up this afternoon with a little waste yarn. He is quite a sturdy fellow...
Happy knitting:) 


Materials:
Some green or brown or any pear colour you can think of, I have used spring green hand spun.
Brown yarn for the stalk
4mm circular needles if using Magic Loop and DPNs' if knitting in the round.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
Fleece for stuffing

Pattern:
Cast on 6 stitches and join for knitting in the round.
Round 1: Knit
Round 2: Knit into the front and back of each stitch. (12 stitches)
Round 3: Knit
Round 4: Knit into the front and back of each stitch. (24 stitches)

Round 5: Knit
Round 6: Increase 6 stitches evenly throughout the round. (30 stitches)
Rounds 7-12: Knit
Round 13: (Knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together) repeat brackets across round. (20 stitches)
Round 14: Knit
Round 15: (Knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together) repeat brackets across round, knit 2 stitches on the end. (14 stitches)

Round16: Knit
Round 17: (Knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches together) repeat brackets across round, knit 2 stitches on the end. (10 stitches)
Rounds 18-24: Knit
Round 25: (Knit 2 stitches together, knit 1 stitch) repeat brackets across round and knit 2 stitches on the end of the row. (7 stitches)

See below for finishing instructions.



Stuff your pear with fleece until firm while still on the needles.


Break yarn and thread onto the wool needle. Pick up the stitches off the needles onto the wool needle and pull tight. Finish off.


Sew in the ends at the base of the pear. Pick up two stitches with the double pointed needles and attach the brown yarn for the stalk. Knit an i-cord for about an inch and then bind off.


You are finished!
Thanks for visiting:)
xo
Linda

Please note, this pattern is for personal use only.
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27 comments:

  1. fehnnaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I'm very excited about this - we have three pear trees, so pears are close to my heart!

    thanks again for sharing your talent!

    fehnna

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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Linda~ this pear is very cute. I love using pears in my decor. I'll have to knit up a few in some nice pear-like colors! (Isn't it great that God made pears in so many colors?)

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  3. LindaAugust 4, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Dear Fehnna and Pamela,
    Thank you both so much:)
    Warmly
    Linda

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  4. CadiAugust 4, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Thank you for sharing. I'll need these for Nuriel's shop one day. :-)

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  5. knitsforklipskaapAugust 4, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Linda. I am just loving these fruity patterns, now I just need some fruity coloured yarn to knit them with...

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  6. MamaWestWindAugust 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    oooh, I love it! Thank you for the pattern.

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  7. KAugust 4, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Oh, love, love, love. I LOVE the shaping. I loved the apple, but the pear - (is there really a but here?). Linda, you are SO GOOD AT THIS. I know this thing looks simple. But I don't know how you figure out such elegant lines!! Maybe our horse bodies should look more like this (LOL).

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  8. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    your pear is just a simple, absolute work of art! thanks for sharing! Linda P

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  9. Taking TimeAugust 5, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    So Cute!!! thanks for sharing!

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  10. Baa-Me KniitsAugust 5, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Great pear! Feels a bit cheeky saying that ;-)

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  11. karenAugust 5, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    yum I love pairs! Im going to be attempting to make a wooden play kitchen soon so while im saving up for supplies I will be happily knitting your fruit. Thanks for sharing your pattern with us

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  12. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    Oh my gosh, that is so cute! I can't knit anything other than scarves, but I love to see what knitting patterns you come up with!

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  13. WonderWhyGalAugust 5, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    That pear is adorable! Now I need to look at my Pear trees. My peaches are looking good but I don't think my pears are this year.

    Happy Friday!

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  14. NatalieAugust 5, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    This pear is just as adorable as the apple.....absolutely love them x

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  15. Melissa PlankAugust 5, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Great pear, thank you for the pattern, this is a great knit with fall approaching!

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  16. DawnAugust 5, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I love the pear! It is so adorable! Thank you for sharing the pattern!

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  17. Spinster BethAugust 5, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Pear-y nice!

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  18. AllyBAugust 6, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Ok, I had to share this on my FB page. That's the most awesome pear I've ever seen. Looks good enough to eat. Thank you so much for continually sharing your knowledge. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!

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  19. MelissaAugust 6, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Ooooo, I think it looks good enough to eat. Thanks for sharing your pattern.

    Happy Fiber Arts Friday!!

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  20. April's HomemakingAugust 8, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    How cute, your pear turned out great! I will have to show this pattern to my daughter, she loves knitting!

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  21. LanieAugust 20, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I just made 2 pears and I love them! Yours looks better, but I really liked making them. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern.
    Lanie Jewell
    Fair Oaks, California USA

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  22. suzetteSeptember 9, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Thank you so much for the apple and pear patterns. i will be felting them to decorate the Xmas tree will try and send you photos. Suzette for jn ottawa

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  23. CardsuLikeMarch 18, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    How Adorable, I'm a crochet girl but I do know how to knit a little bit so will try this out....

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  24. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Love this pattern thank you so much for sharing it with us! You are a wonderful artist!

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  25. The Belly DancerMarch 25, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    This is awesome! Found it on Pinterest, I am now following your blog. Have a nice Sunday.

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  26. UnknownApril 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    excuse me,may i ask what's mean Round 2: Knit into the front and back of each stitch?It mean increase a stitch each knit,right?

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Warmly
Linda

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