Brussels Sprouts

A Brussels sprouts doily? No, not really. But Herbert Niebling’s Ranunkel reminded me of the Brussels sprouts in my garden.

The details:

• Pattern: Ranunkel by Herbert Niebling, Kunststricken Schöne alte Blütenmuster, 40 rounds
• Changes: Instead of K7tog, I slipped 3 stitches one at a time, k4tog, passed the 3 slipped stitches over
• Thread: Cébélia DMC, size 30, color 799
• Needles: US0 (2mm)
• Finished size: approximately 9 inches diameter

Now, compare the Brussels sprouts to the petals on the ranunculus flower in the doily.