Product Description
Pattern includes diagrams and helpful assembly photos. Pattern comes as a PDF file.
Any gardener or cook will love this darling crocheted radish. It has two types of leaves – the seed leaves from when the seed first sprouts and the true leaves that appear as the radish grows. Fill the sachet with lavender or cotton soaked in your favorite essential oil.
Finished Size: Approximately 5” long including leaves. Root body is 3 1/2” around.
Materials: 16 m / 17.4 yds green embroidery floss (cover picture uses DMC size 25 color 3847) 16 m / 17.4 yds red embroidery floss (cover picture uses DMC size 25 color 355) 1 / 2.75 mm steel crochet hook tapestry needle hot glue gun (optional)
Radish Sachet by Lindsey Stephens
What is Being Made
The Radish Sachet is a decorative crocheted radish designed by Lindsey Stephens. This charming handmade accessory combines functionality with botanical accuracy, featuring a realistic radish root body paired with two distinct types of leaves. The finished sachet measures approximately 5 inches long including the leaves, with the root body measuring 3 1/2 inches around. This project is ideal for gardeners, cooking enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates whimsical kitchen décor and functional craft items.
Primary Use and Filling Options
The Radish Sachet functions as a scented sachet that can be filled with lavender or cotton soaked in your favorite essential oil. This dual-purpose design allows crafters to create both a decorative piece and a practical aromatherapy accessory for home fragrance, linen closets, or gift-giving.
Botanical Accuracy in Design
What distinguishes this pattern is its attention to botanical detail. The crocheted radish includes two types of leaves that reflect the actual growth stages of a real radish plant. The pattern incorporates seed leaves (the initial leaves that emerge when a seed first sprouts) and true leaves (the mature leaves that develop as the radish grows). This educational element makes the finished project both decorative and botanically informative.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for crafters developing their skills. While specific stitch abbreviations and detailed construction methods are outlined in the complete pattern, the project demonstrates core crochet principles for creating three-dimensional forms and shaping botanical elements.
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Radish Sachet is constructed using green embroidery floss for the leaf components. The pattern calls for 16 meters (approximately 17.4 yards) of embroidery floss, which is a lightweight thread suitable for detailed crochet work and fine finishing. Embroidery floss allows for precise stitch definition and creates the delicate appearance appropriate for realistic leaf detailing.
Pattern Format and Designer Information
This pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it accessible for immediate use. The design is the original work of Lindsey Stephens, an independent designer. The pattern includes skill level indicators sourced from the Craft Yarn Council of America's Yarn Standards, helping crafters assess the appropriate difficulty level for their experience.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Thread |
| Designer: | Lindsey Stephens |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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