Felted Pear Doorstop

Felted Pear Doorstop by knot•sew•cute

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern creates a functional felted pear doorstop designed by knot•sew•cute. The project combines crocheting with felting techniques to produce a weighted decorative piece suitable for holding doors open. The finished pear features natural color variations with a stem and leaf detail, making it both practical and visually appealing for home décor.

What Is Being Made

A three-dimensional pear-shaped doorstop that incorporates felting to achieve a finished, textured appearance. The design includes a main pear body in leaf green, complemented by a chestnut brown stem and deep olive leaf. The doorstop is weighted internally with pebbles and cotton fabric to provide stability and functionality.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Working with multiple strands of yarn held together to achieve proper gauge and fabric density
• Single crochet as the primary stitch for constructing the pear body
• Decreasing stitches using single crochet 2 together (sc2tog) to shape the rounded form
• Slip stitch for joining rounds and finishing edges
• Stuffing and shaping techniques to create dimensional form
• Felting the completed crocheted pieces to create a finished, condensed fabric texture

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) - foundation stitch for starting new sections
• Single crochet (sc) - primary stitch throughout the pattern for building structure
• Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog) - decrease stitch for shaping the pear form by combining two stitches into one
• Slip stitch (sl st) - used for joining rounds and securing yarn
• Yarn over (yo) - fundamental technique used in all stitches

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for Patons® Classic Wool, a 100% wool yarn available in 200 g/384 meter balls. Two balls are needed for the main pear body in Leaf Green, with additional scraps in Chestnut Brown for the stem and Deep Olive for the leaf. Comparable worsted weight yarn may be substituted if Patons® Classic Wool is unavailable.

Crochet Hooks: A 5.00 mm (size H) crochet hook is used as the primary hook for constructing the main pear body. A 3.50 mm (size E) crochet hook is included for finer detail work on the stem and leaf components.

Additional Materials: Washable fiberfill provides stuffing for the pear shape. Two 6-inch square pieces of colorfast cotton fabric serve as the base for the weighted bag that keeps the doorstop stable and functional. Pebbles are used as weight inside the cotton bag. A yarn needle is necessary for weaving in ends and assembling components.

Gauge and Difficulty

The pattern specifies a gauge of 9 single crochet stitches and 9 rows equaling 7½ centimeters (3 inches) when worked with the 5.00 mm crochet hook while holding 2 strands of yarn together. This intermediate-level project requires understanding of basic crochet stitches, shaping techniques, and the additional skill of felting wool yarn to achieve the final texture and appearance.

Yarn Weight

Worsted weight yarn is used throughout this pattern, providing a medium fabric density suitable for creating a sturdy, durable doorstop that will withstand regular use.