Baby Mushroom! So in my shop I've had sooooo many people ask for completed toys. I think people search for toys and find my etsy shop, don't know how to crochet, and it goes from there. I've been making lots of toys and have gotten a lot faster at it. I used to really push those deadlines, not having time to work on them and waiting til the last minute. Now every recent toy I've made has shipped early. Hey if you're wanting a completed doll, lemme know---I'm on a roll! Oh and it has helped that someone requested a complete set of Yo Gabba Gabba dolls in natural materials. Well it was my intention to keep posting these little free patterns, but you know how it is....life....anyway, here's the next one!
Kitty Crochet One of the kids favorite things in their Christmas stockings this year was the quickest last minute gift ever… ok so I must admit it wasn’t quick later but… it was Christmas Eve and I was thinking of the things I didn’t get made for them that I’d wanted to. So on with it and enough rambling. I grabbed some cute scrapbook paper and cut out some “coupons” and wrote various things on them. One was for a special ice cream date with Daddy, one was for Mom to make something special for them, one was for a hug and tickle and snuggle (this one had no limit to the number of times it could be used.) I knew what Israel was going to ask me to make for him. Here is the finished revision with the free pattern. Pattern Crocheted with H hook and worsted weight yarn. Ears (2) Row 1: 4 sc in loop, tighten Row 2: 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc Row 3: 2sc, sc, sc (x2) sl to round off, finish off leaving a tail to sew to head Body Then *sc 2tog* x 3, finish stuffing, sew up
untitled In my opinion moose is the ultimate Christmas animal, so I thought of making one this season. Unlike most of my other projects that are knitted this toy is crocheted. Crocheting seemed like a logical way of making it since most amigurumi-type toys are crocheted. Besides, crocheting lends itself to making all sorts of amazing smooth shapes without much effort. Yarn and Crochet I had a few skeins of really bulky Gianna yarn (50% soysilk, 50% wool) which would have been perfect for a throw had I about 20 of them. 1 skein of dark brown yarn for antlers and feet (100g/83m)4 skeins of light brown yarn for head, body, and legs (100g/83m)Crochet size 9 (I) Pattern There really is only one type of stitch used for making this moose – a single crochet. Process Feel free to start with any body part that appeals to you. Antlers and Ears Ears are the easiest thing to make: chain 6, turn, and single crochet (sc) 5 remaining stitches. Antlers (work in dark brown) Round 12 (reduce 4): [skip 1, sc1] 4 times
Free Simply Cute Blue Bird Crochet Pattern Something free for bird lovers and crocheters Simply Cute Blue Bird crochet pattern by Teri L. Crews Designs Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn Sample Made with: 1 oz. 10mm black (available at most Micheal's, Joann's and Hobby Lobby Stores. Size G and F crochet hooks, fiberfill and a sharp tapestry or doll needle Optional Materials: powder blush for a little color and a small piece of white felt for under eyes Finished measurements: approx 4 and 1/2" long front of body to end of tail and 5" tall Abbreviations and Stitches Used: ch=chain fo=fasten off rnds= rounds sc=single crochet sl st = slip stitch tog = sc 2 stitches together beg=beginning *= repeat between *'s to end of round [ ] = repeat between brackets number of times indicated Notes & Tips: Helpful to read before starting ~Do not join rounds unless indicated ~Try not to over stuff of stitches will spread and fiberfill will show through ~Most pieces are closed with a long ending tail (unless otherwise indicated). Head and Body 2: 2 sc in each sc (12)
Amigurumi Tutorial 3 (additional techniques) | Hook and Needles: Knitting and Crochet Blog (cool stuff, techniques, and things I find) In the first amigurumi tutorial I went over the basic crochet techniques needed to make amigurumis. In the second installment, I explained the most common types of patterns, and how to read them. In this final amigurumi tutorial I’ll cover some additional techniques often used when making amigurumis. Other Crochet Stitches Although most amigurumis are made with the single crochet stitch shown in the first tutorial, you are often required to use other stitches to shape your doll. Slip Stitch (sl st) Half Double Crochet (hdc) Double Crochet (dc) Triple Crochet also known as Treble Crochet (trc or tr) Font Post or Front Loop, Back Post or Back Loop (fl or fp, bl or bp) Working with Color You’ll often want to add a splash of color to your projects. If you are working in stripes, you’ll want them to be as jogless as possible. If you find a better way to the jogless stripes, let me know. Adding Faces Your amigurumi won’t be complete until you add a cute face to it. Keep safety in mind. Closing words
Free Crochet Patterns « Roses n Lilies Free Crochet Pattern – Easy iPhone Sleeve Here is a sample of some of the iPhone sleeves I have made, to give you a little inspiration. They were all made using my free pattern. The pattern is very easy, and you can use any yarn you choose. Read the rest of this entry » Like this: Like Loading... Tags: cellphone, Cover, Cozy, Crochet, Crochet Tutorial, Free, Free Crochet Pattern, iPad, iPad Sleeve, iPhone, iPhone Sleeve, iPod Sleeve, iTouch, iTouch sleeve, Kindle, Kindle Cover, Laptop, Laptop Sleeve, mobile phone, Netbook, Notebook, Pattern, Sleeve, Sock, Ultrabook Free Crochet Pattern – Tiny Phonestrap Cupcake This cutey little cupcake is super quick and easy to make. Tags: Amigurumi, cellphone, Crochet, Crochet Tutorial, Dongle, Free, Free Amigurumi Pattern, Free Crochet Pattern, keychain, Pattern, Phonestrap Free Crochet Pattern – Tiny Amigurumi Platypus I made this adorable little fella using 2 strand crochet cotton (14wraps/cm) and 1.5mm hook. Happy Crocheting! Yarn: Your choice.
sac ikat In the previous post, we discussed open-ended straps and how they attached to bags. Today's post is all about closed-ended straps. Closed or finished straps have ends that are completely sewn up so there are no exposed raw edges. These finished ends do not have to be inserted into seams; they can be attached to bags in other ways. We will deconstruct four kinds of closed straps - The Simple Free StrapThe Adjustable Slide-and-Buckle StrapThe Corded Rouleau StrapThe Truly Reversible Integrated Loop Strap. Shudder. 1 The Simple Free Strap This strap is literally free-standing. Here is a method for making a closed strap with rounded ends. Both strap pieces are placed with their RS together and stitched around the perimeter of the interfacing, leaving most of one long side unsewn. and the entire strap turned RS out through that huge opening. Here are some other similar straps showing this edgestitching. but it can also be buttoned directly on to the fabric of the bag. The finished closed end:
Crochet DROPS Easter chicken in "Paris" DROPS PARIS UNI COLOUR (50g) 3.35 USD DROPS 152-155 are now available in the stores for $2 per catalog – no yarn purchase required! The catalogs are printed in a limited edition, so visit your local DROPS store today! Find the DROPS Spring & Summer 2014 Collection here! The DROPS knitting and crochet experts are also working full time making new tutorial videos for this new collection! NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. CROCHET INFO: MAGIC CIRCLE: When piece is worked in the round, start with this technique to avoid hole in the middle (instead of ch-ring): Hold the yarn end and wind the yarn one time around the index finger to make a loop. WORK IN THE ROUND IN A CIRCLE: After last sc on the round, continue to next round with 1 sc in next sc (= first sc on next round). WORKING 2 SC TOG: * Insert hook in next st, get yarn *, repeat from *-* one more time, make a YO and pull yarn through all 3 sts on hook © 1982-2014 DROPS Design A/S.
Crochet Owl Pattern... I loved making the owl in my last post. When I saw the picture of it on Pinterest, I knew I wanted to make a few. But after searching for who posted the original picture, there was no pattern to be found. So, I decided to sit down and try to figure it out on my own. When I had requests for a pattern, well, I must say that I was very happy. So, to the best of my ability, I wrote down a pattern. {hugs} Laura I used Sugar and Cream cotton yarn with a H/8 - 5 mm crochet hook. Start with a magic ring and hook 6 single crochet into it. Second Round - Chain one and then hook 2 single crochets in each stitch. Third Round - Change colors and then chain two. Fourth Round - Change colors and chain one. Fifth Round - Chain two and double crochet into the same space. (from right to left) ch 2 + dc, 2 dc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 dc, 2 dc. Now, slip stitch in the next stitch, single crochet in the next three stitches and then hook two single crochets in the fourth, repeating -
Learn to read crochet patterns The key element in learning to read crochet patterns is understanding the writing style, which includes the crochet abbreviations and symbols included for your convenience at the end of this article. It's not necessary to learn the abbreviations and symbols all at once, but refer to the lists as you find these terms listed in your crochet patterns. Some things to remember when reading crochet patterns: Crochet patterns are worked in either rows or rounds (rnds). Each pattern will specify whether you are working in rows, rounds or a combination of both. To most beginners, a pattern written in standard crochet abbreviations looks like a foreign language. Written in standard crochet abbreviations, row 1 looks like this: Row 1: With size H hook, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (14 sc) Now, written in standard English, row 1 looks like this: After completing row 1, proceed to row 2. Written in standard English, row 2 looks like this: Abbreviations Symbols Examples: 1. 2.
LollyPup « Chibi Ami Just in time for my niece’s 5th birthday (her nickname is Lolly), here is a ChibiAmi Original design: pretty, precious, patchy, puppy which I call LollyPup! Aaw… Feel free to make as many as you like, if you sell any please give credit where credit is due, and do not sell the pattern itself. This pattern makes a really great Snoopy, too! On to the pattern! Materials used: Worsted weight yarn in 2 colorsSize G crochet hookYarn needle15mm plastic safety eyes (available at many craft stores, including Jo-Ann Fabrics)21mm plastic safety nose (same as eyes)Fiberfill Optional: Very small amount of random yarn for collar (Lollypup wears Homespun with a pretty button accent, Snoopy sports a durable cotton)Embroidery thread or pearl cotton for details: eyebrows, eyelashes, etc.Embroidery needlePlastic pellets, tied up in pantyhose to add weight to the body Abbreviations: Note: do not join rounds, all pieces are worked in a spiral. Head: Body: Fasten off, leave 18″ tail for sewing head to body Arms: Patches:
ikat sac: Tutoriels This is not the complete list of all the projects I have shared on this blog. Included in this list are only the more structured of the instructional posts. They are listed from the most recent (top) to the least recent (bottom). If you didn't find what you were looking for here, you might try using keywords to search the blog or select the "Tutorials" category in my sidebar. This will bring up the most recent of the tutorials. I always appreciate a link back to tutorials you have used. Here are resource and information posts - some are tutorials and some are lists of and links to useful things.