Spud & Chloë & Blog
Hi Spud & Chloë Friends, I wanted to be sure to get this pattern up in time for you to whip up a few before Easter and the spring season in general. I originally designed the Duck to Bunny toy as a teaching project for a few classes I was holding on my last book tour. It is a very small toy, measuring about 3 inches high, yet the project packs in every skill you need to make all of the toys in my book. It’s the perfect project for anyone interested in tackling some fun toy knitting projects. If you are already familiar with toy knitting techniques, you are set to make a super-fast and cute reversible toy. The Duck to Bunny is knit up in Spud & Chloë Sweater and will literally take you a couple of short hours to make. Here is some information you may like to know about the pattern: Finished measurements: 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide Yarn: Needles: US size 6 double-pointed needles, set of 4 or size to obtain gauge Materials: Small amount of fiberfill Scissors Ruler or tape measure Yarn needle
The sloppy slip knot: how to work in the round with no hole | Stacey Trock's Fresh Stitching
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! The typical way of starting to work in the round is less than ideal for amigurumi. The standard way is to make a slip knot, chain 2, and then single crochet six times into the first stitch. Why isn’t this the best? A number of ways have been devised to solve this problem, one of which is the magic ring. To begin, don’t make a slip knot. Now, continue on as usual. Here’s the magic part. It’s easy! Guess what? Download my free e-book:The Beginner’s Guide to Amigurumi!
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Lion Brand Yarn
Fierce Little Dragon Pattern By Lucy Ravenscar
This pattern is an update of my ‘fierce but friendly really’ dragon pattern. I’ve made a few minor changes, in particular the wings are stiffer now, and I’ve written it out in a longer form that should be easier to follow. If you still want to use the old version of the pattern you can find it here: Materials: Approx 35g double knitting weight yarn, of whichever colour or colours you wish to use for your dragon. Finished size: approximately 28cm/11” nose to tip of tail, 20cm/8” wingspan. This pattern has been translated into Spanish by Ana. It has also been translated into French and German and the PDF can be downloaded using the link above. The pattern has now also been kindly translated into Dutch by Esther (eswijn on Ravelry). Especially if you’re new to crochet or making amigurumi, you might like to check out this video tutorial made by Meladora:
strikkefrenzys 14 Totoros
The dolls in this pattern were too sugar cute for me, although I think they look great. In my head, I had 3 versions, maybe I can inspire someone to make the other two? - here they are: I. II. Notes The I-cord cast-on kills my fingers… took me 2 days to finish! Why why WHYYY must everything always turn out too big? The decreases in this pattern look bumpy and ugly, not really recommended. Sleeves done! Yoke: 308 sts. The Totoro pattern can be found here!! Did 3 decrease rounds before the one in the written instructions. Used about 40 g of Pesto and 35 g My Old Blue Jeans. Photo session time!
Reese Dixon: Motherhood and other Creative Endeavors
Bear had a great Aunt who made us a couple of handmade washcloths as a wedding present, and I have to confess, back then I could not understand why you’d go to that much trouble for a washcloth when paper towels are so cheap. Ten years later, I always smile to myself when I pull that washcloth out to wash the dishes with. Oh younger me, how silly you were to not appreciate the indestructible glories of a handknit. Those first washcloths have finally given up the ghost, so I thought it was time for a whole new batch of them. I’ve made tons and tons of the fantastic washcloths from the gals at Mason-Dixon and they are really great, but I absolutely detest weaving in ends, and that one requires a lot of it. I also really prefer the process of crochet to the process of knitting. I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton. Chain 29 DC in third chain from hook and 26 times more to complete the row. Now starts the Basketweave pattern: Row 3: Repeat row 2. Those three rows create the square.
My Favorite Sites for Free Crochet Patterns - This Is Crochet | This Is Crochet
First for Women Magazine asked me what were my five favorite sites for free crochet patterns for their December 7, 2009 issue. Here are my favs: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Crochetville messageboard community features a Free Original Patterns forum. Honorable mentions: Naturally Caron, Interweave Crochet, Stargazer’s Crochet, Yarn Lover’s Room, Free Vintage Crochet, Do you have any favorite sites for free crochet patterns? Follow my blog with Bloglovin About turquoizblue I love to design crochet fashion, accessories and home décor using traditional techniques to create contemporary designs.
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Free Crochet Pattern - Mousie (With Catnip)
Size: Approximately 3 inches long, excluding tail. Materials: Crochet hook (size 2.5mm) Acrylic fine/laceweight yarn (18 wpi) - color of your choice Acrylic yarn in black/brown color (for the eyes) Stitch marker (a scrap piece of contrasting color yarn will do) Polyfill Premium catnip (optional) Tapestry needle Scissors Abbreviations: Ch – chain Sc – single crochet Sc2tog – single crochet next two single crochets together (=decrease) Rnd - round Instructions: Body When working in rounds, do not join rounds. Rnd 1: Ch 2. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times around. (12 sc) Rnd 4: Sc even around. (12 sc) Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times around. (15 sc) Rnd 6 and 7: Sc even around. (15 sc) Rnd 8: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times around. (18 sc) Rnd 9: Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 sc (12 sc) and then sc in each of the next 12 sc (12 sc), totalling 24 sc in this rnd. Rnd 10 to 20: Sc even around. (24 sc) Stuff polyfill and catnip.
