Do you love all things scientific? Can’t get enough of old chemistry sets and lab equipment?

Now you can make your own Bunsen burner as a cute statement piece for your workplace or mantlepiece!

The ButterflyLove Amigurumi Bunsen Burner pdf knitting pattern gives you clear step by step instructions and it only involves knitting flat. This pattern is suitable for a beginner/intermediate knitter and the finished burner (if following the advised tension) is about 5.5 inches (14cm) high.

You can also contact me at any point if you need technical advice or have any other queries.

What you will need:

Two knitting needles (US1/2.25mm)
Two knitting needles (US2/2.75mm or as per tension advice)
10-15g grey yarn (e.g. Sirdar Snuggly DK 441 ‘Little Bow’)
Oddment of mohair yarn for the flame (blue or yellow) (e.g. Rowan Kidsilk Haze 609 ‘Atlantic’)
One inch (2.5cm) thick wadding, 4 inches (10cm) square
Two 4 inch (10cm) wide squares of stiff cardboard or thin plastic
Two plastic toy safety eyes (9mm)
One tapestry needle for finishing

Skills used:

Casting on and off
Increasing
Decreasing

Stitches used:

Stocking stitch

The pdf file will be made available for download once payment has been received.

This pattern is sold on the condition that it will be used for personal use only, e.g. making gifts for family and friends, not for commercial purposes.

All knitting patterns in ButterflyLove1’s Ravelry shop have been designed and written by Dawn Finney and are protected by law. © 2018 D Finney