Crocheting: Working Crocheted Candy Dispenser

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Working Crocheted Candy Dispenser Pattern

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Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Other

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

SC, Slip Stitch, HDC, Magic Circle

Pattern Description:

This pattern uses recycled and inexpensive materials as well as allows you to use up leftover holiday red yarn. It's a fun bazaar item and a great piece to keep on your desk! It's fun to build and the crocheting is all done with simple stitches. Better than ever written pattern with plenty of better photos! Substitute materials are suggested. Items made from this pattern may be sold. You may view a video of the working candy dispenser on my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=291728597610585&saved

Gauge:

Not important

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

7-1/2" Tall x 3-1/2" wide at widest part

Materials:

Red Worsted Weight Yarn (1 oz)
Gray Worsted Weight Yarn (<1 oz)
10-1/2" Circumference Clear Plastic Do-It-Yourself Ornament (one)
45-Degree Angle PVC Elbow (one)
Extra Large Diameter Plastic Smoothie Straw (one)
Plastic Ring Cap from Juice or Milk Container (one)
Plastic Yogurt Cup (one)
Soda Can Pop Top Tabs (two)
Cardboard Toilet Tissue Tube (one)
F Size Hook
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
X-Acto or Razor Type Craft Knife
Metal file, Diamond Nail File or Fine Grit Sandpaper
Marker, Pen, or Pencil
Instand Bond Glue such as Super Glue

Suggested yarn:

42 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Red heart/any

Colorway:

Red