Creating a crochet sousplat in the shape of a concha (Mexican sweet bread) can be a fun and unique project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a crochet concha sousplat:
Materials you’ll need:
- Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
- Worsted weight yarn in brown (for the bread) and colorful yarns (for the concha pattern)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Instructions:
- Start with the brown yarn to crochet the base of the concha, which represents the bread part of the sousplat.
- Begin with a magic ring. Alternatively, you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Work 6 single crochets into the ring. Pull the ring tight to close the hole.
- Round 2: Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Round 3: Single crochet in the next stitch, work 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern (between * symbols) around. (18 stitches)
- Rounds 4-8: Single crochet in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
- Change to the colorful yarn to create the pattern on top of the concha.
- Round 9: Single crochet in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
- Round 10: Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, work 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern (between * symbols) around. (24 stitches)
- Round 11: Single crochet in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
- Round 12: Single crochet in the next 3 stitches, work 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern (between * symbols) around. (30 stitches)
- Rounds 13-15: Single crochet in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
- Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.
- Optional: Embellish the colorful part of the concha with embroidery or surface crochet to create the concha pattern.
- Repeat Steps 1-14 to create additional concha sousplats.
That’s it! You’ve completed a crochet concha sousplat. It’s a unique and charming addition to your table decor. You can make multiple concha sousplats in different colors to create a set. Remember to adjust the size and details of the concha to fit your preferences. Enjoy your crochet concha sousplats!
