Yes you CAN!!!

I recently learned how to crochet and I realized that I needed a good project to get my feet wet and keep me motivated. My hubby and I lead a Sunday school class for ages 2-5 every other sunday. I noticed that their play food was looking a bit worn out so I thought I would try and make them a few more. Little did I know there are TONS of free food patterns online. I have been having so much fun making all this stuff.

I couldn't find a pattern for any canned food so I decided to make my own. Keep in mind this is the first pattern I have ever created so its not prefect but I love the way they turned out.


Supplies
Worsted weight yarn in grey and the color you want your can label to be.
Size F hook
Scissors
embroidery needle

These are all crochet in continuous rounds, I did not join any of the rows.


Tuna Can
Top (make 2)
1. Sc 5 in a majic circle
2. sc 2 in each (10)
3. sc 2 in each (20)
4. Sc around (20)
5. *Sc 1 SC 2 in next st* around (30)
6. * Sc2 Sc 2 in next st* around (36)
7. Sc around (36)

Label (make one)
1. Ch 6
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook
3. Sc 4, ch 1 turn
4. Sc 5, ch 1 turn (repeat for 28 rows leave tail for finishing.

Assembly
1. With and embroidery needle and yarn stitch the words you would like on your can and any additional decoration you would like. ( I learned the hard way that it is much easier to stitch the words first and then any additional decoration you want.)
2. Stitch one lid around the top of the face.
3. Overlap the face (if necessary) and stitch down side of the can
4. stuff 1/2 way
5. stitch bottom on 3/4 of the way, finish stuffing and finish off.

Olive Can
Top (make 2) - crochet rows 1-5 of tuna Can

Label (make 1)
1. Chain 10
2. Sc into the 2nd stitch from the hook, sc  to end of row
3. Turn and sc to end of row (repeat until your label fully encircles the top)


Assembly
1. With and embroidery needle and yarn stitch the words you would like on your can and any additional decoration you would like. ( I learned the hard way that it is much easier to stitch the words first and then any additional decoration you want.)
2. Stitch one lid around the top of the face.
3. Overlap the face (if necessary) and stitch down side of the can
4. stuff 1/2 way
5. stitch bottom on 3/4 of the way, finish stuffing and finish off.