Aftens luftballong no2 - English
Aftens luftballong no2 - English
Aftens luftballong no2 - English

Aftens luftballong no2 - English

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Size                   

1 size approx 30 cm long

Gauge            

5 sts = 2,5 cm garter stitch 

Suggested needles

3,5 + 3 mm long circular needle for magic loop + 3 mm crochet hook

Materials                    

50 g Vidde from Hillesvåg or similar yarn for the balloon

15 g Raffia from Jarbö or similar yarn for basket and rope

+ wool stuffing/scrap yarn for filling


About the pattern and hot air balloon 

A knitted hot air balloon in lovely wool and raffia makes a pretty decoration for any nursery.  The balloon itself is worked in garter stitch, in 8 panels that are seamed together. Further, stitches are picked up for the top and bottom of the balloon, which are worked in the round. The ends are finished with i-cord for a neat finish. The balloon is filled with stuffing. The basket is worked in linen stitch, but is turned inside out. The ropes are crochet with either a crochet hook or with fingers. All pieces are assembled at the end. 



Yarn alternatives

Vidde can be replaced with:

Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana

Varde Pelsull from Hillesvåg

Double Sunday from Sandnes Garn


Most types of raffia yarn can be used. Alternatively use a thin wool yarn e.g. Finull from Rauma Garn. 

 

The pattern is translated by Elise Damstra