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.
For the ultimate girly-girl
My niece just turned 9. Besides a Build-a-bear (which Grandma already got her) and a cotton candy machine (which I thrifted for $7.99 at Thrift Land here in Austin--woohoo!), there wasn't too much she'd asked for. That's where the handmade stuff comes in! I have three boys. Here's a simple tutorial if you'd like to make your own! Materials: Worsted weight yarns (any number of colors) Fluffy white yarn (for clouds)-- I used Baby Bee "Lambie Pie" from Hobby Lobby Pink worsted weight yarn (for heart) Tools: Size G crochet hook Yarn needle Scarf: Ch between 152 and 252 ch (depending on child's --or adult's-- height). Clouds (make 10): With white fluffy yarn, make an adjustable ring and ch 1. Heart (make 2): Refer to THIS pattern to make big pink hearts. Just in time to make several for Christmas!
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!
Bonneterie Gremlin Mogwai Gizmo monstre par FayesMonkeyHatz
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.
WT1741 Cutest Little Owl
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Crochet Despicable Me Minion Beanie par OhBabyBeaniesandBows
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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
