Bulb Sachet Ornament

Designed By Julie A. Bolduc

This sachet ornament would look great done in a solid color as well as a variegated thread. You can stuff it with polyester stuffing as shown in the photo, then infuse it with a spray scent, or you can stuff it with potpourri. If you have an artificial tree, and you have any access to fir trees, you could cut a few tips off the branches of the tree and use the needles to stuff it.

Materials Needed
Small amount size 10 crochet cotton. Southmaid Christmas Variegated was used in the example.
Small amount stuffing or potpourri*
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Tapestry Needle

Gauge 10sc = 1"
Finished Size: 3¼" x 1¼"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch3. Work 6dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join w/slst to first dc.

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in each dc around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. 2dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. 1dc in next st. *2dc in next st. 1dc in next st. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Ch2. (Yo, insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, yo draw through 2lps on hook, three times. (cluster (begcl) made)) Yo draw through all lps on hook. Ch2. *[Yo, insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, yo draw through 2lps on hook, four times. (clusters (cl) made)] Yo draw through all lps on hook. Ch2. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of cl.

RND 6: Ch3. 3dc in next ch2 sp. *Dc in next cl. 3dc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 7: Rep rnd 5.

RND 8: Ch3. 2dc in next ch2 sp. *Dc in next cl. 2dc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 9: Ch3. Dc in each dc around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 10: Ch3. Dc in next st. (Yo, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, yo draw through 2 lps on hook, insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, yo draw through all 3 lps on hook. (decrease (dec) made.) *Dc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 1dec. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 11: Stuff ornament at this point. Ch3. Work 1dec. *Dc in next st. Work 1 dec. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 12: Rep rnd 11. Stuff some more.

RND 13: Dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 14: Rep rnd 11. Fasten off and weave the end around the bottom and draw up tight to close. Weave the end into work then trim. Use the starting end as a hanger for the ornament. Just weave the end in to secure but leave a small loop for attaching the ornament hanger with.

* NOTE: Cut just the tips from the branches of the fir tree, this will actually help make the tree fuller because every where you "tip" the tree, you will get more than one new branch that comes out. You can dry the needles on a baking sheet in a low oven for 8 hours or if you have a gas stove, they will dry in 24 hours with just the pilot light. Make sure, when you tip a tree, you either own the tree or you get permission from someone to cut tips from their tree. In Maine, it is illegal to tip trees that you do not own without a permit and written permission from the landowner. You can also use fir boughs or scraps from a Christmas tree or wreath that you can buy from a florest or road side stand during the holidays.

Design written on Tuesday, September 26, 2000. Copyright ©2000 By Julie A. Bolduc f103015