Amigurumi | Pattern | Tutorial I heard friends and readers asking me how to do amigurumi, including patterns, materials, tools & tips etc…. you will find all the answers in this post: How-To Amigurumi!!! Frankly speaking, just like all other crafts, to make a decent looking amigurumi is not easy but it is not hard as you thought too. You need skill, skill comes from knowledge and practice…. and to success in crafting, you need patience and the “never-give-up” attitude – do it again and again until you are satisfied with the result. Amigurumi (編みぐるみ?, lit. crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. {CLICK HERE to get the introduction on How-To Amigurumi.} Pages: 1 2 Print / Download PDF
Puppy Love My Free Spirit girls wanted some pets, so I decided to apply hook and yarn to making them some puppy companions. So far there is a German Shepherd, Border Collie, Beagle, Labrador, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. They all have the same basic body and legs. The puppy heart and soul is in the face...ears, eyes, and muzzle. Here are the patterns to share with all of you. Enjoy the crochet! Beagle Pattern: Border Collie Pattern: Cavalier King Charles Pattern: German Shepherd Pattern: Labrador Pattern: You can see the girls are enjoying their new companions.
how to make a magic ring in crochet [video] Link easily to this tutorial in your patterns: www.planetjune.com/magicring My magic ring tutorial seems to have become pretty much the definitive photo guide that people link to in their crochet patterns, but it’s not enough for everyone. It’s taken a while, but the much-requested magic ring video tutorial is finally ready. Now, I know that 99% of my regular readers probably already know how to make a magic ring, but it may be worth your time to watch my video anyway – I have a special little tip that makes the technique much easier! If you’re new to crochet, let me explain that the magic ring (also known as an adjustable ring) is an essential technique for crocheting in the round when you want to avoid the hole in the middle that you see when you start with a slip knot and chain and work into the chain. If you make, or want to make, amigurumi, you need this technique! And now to the video tutorial (in right- and left-handed versions, of course): Magic Ring for Crochet (right-handed)
Happy Geisha So I've finally got around to making my own pattern. The other day I saw a geisha doll and decided to crochet one myself. Here is a picture of it... and a picture of the back which has a flower on it... So here is the pattern, I would love it if you would like to make one and give me feedback on what you think of the pattern, and if it has any hiccups. The pattern will be written in US terms. Abbreviations Ss = Slip stitch Ch = Chain stitch Sc = Single crochet (Double crochet) hdc= Half double crochet (Half treble crochet) dc= double crochet (treble crochet) Inc = Increase (two sc in one sc) Dec = Decrease (crochet two stitches together) * = repeat Hooks used 3.5 and 2.5 Body 3.5mm hook, red yarn Magic circle6 sc in ring*2 sc in each sc* around*1sc, inc* aroundsc in each stitch (backloops only)sc aroundsc aroundsc aroundsc aroundsc around*2sc, dec* aroundsc around*1sc, dec* around, scPlace coin in base as a weight and stuff*sc, dec* around, scFasten off and stitch top closed Finishing off
Basic Granny Square -- A Free pattern from the JPF Crochet Club Written by Julie A. Bolduc The pattern for this square is not my original design but it is the version I have been using for many years. Materials Needed: Small amount worsted weight 4ply yarn, any color. Yarn Thickness: 4mmGauge: 4dc=1"Finished Size: 6" x 6"Skill Level: Beginner InstructionsRND 1:Ch 4, join with sl st to first ch to form ring. RND 2: Sl st in the first 2 dc's and in the first ch 2 lp. RND 3: Sl st in the first 2 dc's and in the first ch 2 sp. Work the next rounds exactly the same but work the following into each ch1 sp on each side of square. Changing Colors To change colors at beginning of each rnd Fasten off after slst to top of ch3. You Can Click on the link below to go to Craft Yarn Council's Warm Up America for instructions for some tips on afgan Assembly. CYA Warm Up America!
Koala Bear Amigurumi I found a Koala Amigurumi Pattern in the Woman’s Day website and I have some off-white and gray organic cotton yarns on hand, so I made a pair of these small little stuffed koalas for my kids in reverse color. Some ideas to make it differently: 1. This adorable little koala is about 3-5″ tall only (depend on your yarn and the matching hook size), install a key ring on it’s head and turn it into a key chain, hang it to the bag’s zipper. 2. If we sew the limbs closer to the center of the body and insert 4 small strong magnets to the tip of each limb, you can make it “huggy” and hug on a tree branch or at the edge of your curtain or your pencil, ruler etc… 3. And, and…. instead of poly-fills, stuff beads into the body to weight it down and with the magnets of it limbs, it can be a cute memo holder on your desk too 4. Find the appropriate positions for the ears, approx at the center of the vertical cross section of the head, middle of the height. Lastly, stuff and sew the limbs to the body.
How-to: Mattress Stitch For a lot of knitters, seaming finished pieces together is their least favorite part of of a project—it’s time-consuming and can turn out so ugly. But for those who have joined the cult of mattress stitch, the technique of sewing pieces together on the right side for a virtually invisible seam, finishing is a relatively effortless and almost magical process. Mattress stitch is also a very handy skill for making great looking knitted toys. There are several good mattress stitch tutorials on the web, but since there are some specific issues with seaming toys that aren’t found so much in garment knitting, I thought it might be helpful to do a toy-specific tutorial on the techniques. Vertical Mattress Stitch Vertical mattress stitch is used to join the edges of two pieces together when the knitting is running the same direction on both pieces . Start by placing your two pieces side by side with the right sides up. Continue to go back and forth under the horizontal bars along the seam.
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Amigurumi | Pattern | Baby Chick Amigurumi Remember Jenny And Teddy Etsy shop that I mentioned in my How-To Amigurumi tutorial? Jane, the girl behind the shop who sells amigurumi patterns and the finished dolls is here to teach us how to amigurumi a little cutie baby chicky. I heart it when Jane showed me the photo and can’t wait to share this easy pattern that she specially designed for Craft Passion with you. She used light weight acrylic yarn with a matching 1.25mm hook size to make this 3- 3 1/2″ little baby chick. You can always substitute with other yarn and a matching hook size (read here on how to choose a correct hook size for amigurumi). Jane has a personal blog under the same name “JennyAndTeddy” where she journals the amigurumi tips together with her amigurumi designing journey. Besides, Jane is so generous that she is going to giveaway one her finished doll : Lady Bug Sofia, designed and made by herself. Baby Chicky Amigurumi Crochet Pattern by jennyandteddy. Head: make 1 piece with your choice of yarn color.
Blog Amy Hicks’s Oakley the Bear Amy Hicks, winner of our 2012 photo contest, just released her first pattern! Meet Oakley the Bear. It makes me happy to see knitters try their hand at design. You can buy Amy’s pattern on Ravelry or at her Etsy Shop. Congrats, Amy! Happy Bunny Passover This is a re-blog, but fhmitchellaud’s Steinbunny family celebrating Passover is cute enough for another go-around! This was one of the many fun entries that we got in our Tiny Bunny photo contest from 2012. Happy Passover to those who are celebrating this week! Vintage View-Master Magic Happy Friday, everyone! Today I have wonderful vintage cuteness to share. Maybe I saw some of these as a kid, but either way I’m blown away by the style and level of detail in the carefully constructed scenes. These are so amazing to me, I have to share more. OK, some are cuter than others. This might sound kooky, but all of this was just the inspiration I needed this week. Sweet Sweet Roving Tiny Ballerina Kits are Here! Hello Gudetama