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Hankering for Yarn

Crocheted Wasp Nest

by Noreen on May 21st, 2008

The other day, I posted that I was designing a crocheted wasp be gone nest

Well, it took a couple of test nests to get it right, but now I am pleased, and I hope that the wasps and yellow jackets will NOT be happy and will stay away!

By the way, my daughter was inspired by my crocheted wasp be gone nest to design a sewn one!

Check hers out: Chloë’s Sewn Wasp Nest

And, now, here’s the pattern for my crocheted version:

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Crocheted Wasp Be Gone Nest

by Noreen Crone-Findlay (copyright)

All text and images are copyright Noreen Crone-Findlay and are not to be reproduced without her permission.

Wasps are reputed to be territorial. So, if there is already a nest in evidence, they won’t set up housekeeping close to a rival colony. Therefore, faking them out with a nest of your creation will keep the nasty little beasties at bay. We hope…..

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft, Grey Heather, 6 oz/170 gm, 315 yds/288 m, 1 ball

Hook: 6.5 mm (Size K)

With 2 strands held together, and working through the back loop only of each hdc:

Ch 3, join to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 5 hdc in ring, join.

Rnds 2 and 3: Ch 2 2 hdc in each hdc of previous rnd. Join (10 hdc in Rnd 2, 20 hdc in Rnd 3)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, (2 hdc in 1st hdc, 1 in 2nd hdc) 10 times. Join. (30 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, (2 hdc in 1st hdc, 1 in each of next 2 hdc) 10 times. Join. (40 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, (2 hdc in 1st hdc, 1 in each of next 3 hdc) 10 times. Join. (50 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, (2 hdc in 1st hdc, 1 in each of next 4 hdc) 10 times. Join. (60 hdc)

Rnds 8 – 11: Ch 2, 60 hdc, join.

Rnd 12: Ch 2 ( skip 1 hdc, 5 hdc) 10 times. Join. (50 hdc)

Rnds 13 - 16: Ch 2, 50 hdc, join.

Rnd 17: Ch 2 ( skip 1 hdc, 4 hdc) 10 times. Join. (40 hdc)

Rnds 18 - 20: Ch 2, 40 hdc, join

Rnd 21: Ch 2 ( skip 1 hdc, 3 hdc) 10 times. Join. (30 hdc)

Rnds 22 & 23: Ch 2, 30 hdc, join.

Rnd 24: Ch 2 ( skip 1 hdc, 2 hdc) 10 times. Join. (20 hdc)

Rnds 25 & 26: Ch 2, 20 hdc. Join. (20 hdc)

Cut yarn, leaving a 10 inch (25 cm) long tail for stitching. Pull through last loop on hook.

Finishing

Place a plastic bag inside the nest and then stuff it with more plastic bags. Gather open edge of nest and stitch shut.

Stitch a key ring to the top for hanging.

Hang in a sheltered area. And let’s hope this works!

Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay (copyright)

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