Treasures Cuckoo Clock by Cylinda D. Mathews

Treasures Cuckoo Clock

Crochet
April 1999
Thread ?
Not important to overall size
1.5 mm
1.9 mm
160 - 170 yards (146 - 155 m)
4 ½” W x 9” T (from roof to cone)
US
English
This pattern is available for $5.79.

Our charming replica of a cuckoo clock is a dream! Worked in a textured stitch, our crochet clock boasts petite pineapple weights, a miniature bird, and a scalloped eave. Embellished with crochet leaves, a small flocked bird sits in the doorway ready to greet visitors. It’s a novelty project that’s sure to challenge but provide the joy that any crafter would love to indulge in.

Materials:
• 150-yd ball 100% cotton thread, size 10 (white)
• 8-yds 100% cotton thread, size 10 (lt green)
• 10-yds 100% cotton thread, size 10 (sage)
• 1½-yds 100% cotton thread, size 10 (peach)
• Steel crochet hook, size 8 (1.50 mm)
• Steel crochet hook, size 5 (1.90 mm)

Molding Materials:
• Commercial fabric stiffener
• Plastic wrap
• Rust proof pins
• Box or Styrofoam block (4 ½” T x 2 ¾” W x 1 5/8” D)
• 2 Sm round balloons
• File folder

Finishing Materials:
• 1 quartz battery operated clock, (1 ¼”- 1 ½” dia)
• Glue
• 1 Miniature flocked bird
• 1 Miniature bead (for bird’s eye)
• 1 Sm hanging bracket

Finished Size: 4 ½” W x 9” T (from roof to cone)
Gauge: Tension should be even throughout.

Skill Level: Challenging (Experienced)