21 July 2013


PLARN BOWL
 

 
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DIMENSIONS : height of bowl aprox 4cms (1¾ ins)
                      width of bowl aprox 8cms (3¼ ins)

ABBREVIATIONS
rd(s): rounds(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
rpt : repeat
k: knit
sl: slip
psso: pass slip stitch over
tog: together 

MATERIALS
3 fine supermarket bags made into plarn (see PLARN TUTORIAL click here)
4 dpns size 6.50mm (US 10½)
tapestry needle
scissors 

NOTES ON KNITTING PLARN
Plarn takes a bit of getting used to, it is quite stiff to knit with, although there is a little stretch to it. It is slow to knit up.

You can either make up a lot and roll the plarn into a ball or just make up one bag and add to it as you go along adding more plarn to the end loop.
 

BOWL
Knitted from the rim to the base.
Cast on 36 sts (cable cast on is the best method as it produces a firm rim).
Divide sts – 12 on each of the three dpns.
Rds 1 - 6: k (right side will eventually be the inside of the bowl).
Tug work down as you go, by holding the needle in left hand and pulling at the cast on edge.
Rd 7: (k4, sl1, k1, psso) rpt to end of rd (30 sts).
Rd 8: k.
Rd 9: (k3, sl1, k1, psso) rpt to end of rd (24 sts).
Rd 10: k.
Rd 11: (k2, sl1, k1, psso) rpt to end of rd (18 sts).
Rd 12: (sl1, k1, psso) rpt to end of rd (9 sts).
  • Cut plarn leaving a tail of about 15cms (6ins) and thread onto tapestry needle.
  • Pull threaded yarn through the 9 sts, removing them from the needles.
  • Pull tight.
  • Reinforce by running plarn again through the 9 sts. Make a few sts to secure, then loose plarn tail in work.
  • Loose tail at cast on edge on right side.
  • Turn reverse side outwards.
  • Pull and stretch the bowl until it is a good shape.

 
copyright Alison Hogg 2013 


5 comments:

  1. Going by the colours I'm assuming it was a Tesco bag.
    Thanks for sharing Ali!
    V x

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  2. Wow thats sooo cool Ali! Also good to get an idea of how much plarn you get per bag!
    Its a great holiday project - plastic bags pack much flatter than balls of wool!
    Ali x

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  3. That is sooo sweet! And I've learned something new as I had never heard of plarn until now! A very useful scrabble word! xCathy

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  4. hi cathy, not sure if the word plarn would be in the dictionary....must look it up, ali

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  5. That would make a good little nest for a plarnbird.
    I made a little fondant fancy with plarn one time!

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