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This year, I’ve really been digging a neutral color scheme for Christmas decorations and wanted to make some cute ornaments that complemented each other color-wise. These woodland crochet ornaments are fun and quick to work up! Since there are three patterns with photo guides, I split them up into separate posts in order to keep the page loading time down. Click below, either the image or the link underneath to be taken to the corresponding free pattern for each ornament. I really hope you enjoy them! For the wolf pattern, click HERE For the acorn…
Get your woodland Christmas on with this quick crochet acorn ornament! It’s worked all in one piece and with one color change, so no sewing! Materials Worsted weight yarn in brown and light brown colors. For this pattern, for brown I used Loops & Threads Impeccable 4 Medium (100% Acrylic, 285 yds) in Chocolate, for light brown I used Red Heart Super Saver 4 Medium (100% Acrylic, 364 yds) in Cafe Latte. US size F crochet hook (3.75 mm) Polyfill Yarn needle Stitch Marker Jute twine (optional, used as ornament string. Can also use yarn.) Abbreviations…
This crochet mushroom ornament is part of the Woodland Ornament Trio, and is quick to make! Materials Worsted weight yarn in light brown and cream colors. For this pattern, for light brown I used Red Heart Super Saver 4 Medium (100% Acrylic, 364 yds) in Cafe Latte, and for cream color I used Big Twist Value 4 Medium (100%) Acrylic, 380 yds) in Cream. US size F crochet hook (3.75 mm) Polyfill Yarn needle Stitch Marker Jute twine (optional, used as ornament string. Can also use yarn) Abbreviations Sc – Single Crochet Inc – Increase Dec – Decrease Sl St…
This cute crochet wolf ornament would look cute on your tree or as part of your gift wrapping! Like the other ornaments in the Woodland Ornament Trio, these are quick to work up. There is a paid version of this pattern if you’d like an ad-free, formatted pdf – and it’s part of a set! Click HERE to visit my Etsy shop listing! Click HERE to add to your Ravelry queue! Materials Worsted weight yarn in brown, light brown, and cream colors. For this pattern, for brown I used Loops & Threads…
As you all know by now, winter just isn’t for me – but I’m all about this chubby amigurumi penguin pattern! There are currently two variations, Original Paisley (blue with triangle-shaped belly) and Valentine Paisley (pink with heart-shaped belly)! Materials Worsted weight yarn in blue or pink for body, cream/aran for feet and belly, yellow for beak, and white and black yarn for the eyes. I used Red Heart Super Saver 4 Medium (100% Acrylic, 364 yds) in Baby Blue or Baby Pink (approx.115 yards) -(use pink or blue depending…
Here’s a quick photo guide showing you some basic amigurumi techniques to get you started making your own adorable creations! Single Crochet in the Round / Front Loop Only Single Crochet & Back Loop Only Single Crochet Placing Stitch Markers Increasing Making an Invisible Decrease This tutorial begins after you’ve made your magic circle. If you haven’t made your magic circle and need help, Click HERE for my magic circle photo guide! Making Single Crochet in the Round Making a single crochet in the round is just like making a single…
In the world of amigurumi, a big problem when just starting can be the dreaded and elusive magic circle. It’s one of the ways you can crochet in the round to get started making some really cute amigurumi. Don’t let the magic circle intimidate you! Come on in yarnie friends, I’ll help you out! I’ve put together this photo guide and video to help you make a magic circle! Bear in mind that I am left-handed and my photo guide reflects this – Right-handed crocheters: you…
Hey! Are you ready to start making amigurumi? I remember when I first started and I had no idea what I needed. Here’s a list of must-have tools for making amigurumi, as well as some of my other favorite items that I have found helpful! Yarn First things first: the yarn. Many amigurumi patterns are made using Worsted Weight Medium #4 yarn. Some of my favorites are: Red Heart Super Saver Lion Brand Heartland Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Joann’s Big Twist Value I use a lot of acrylic yarn for amigurumi since it…
Psst… looking for a quick holiday decoration? The other day, I wanted to fill out an area on my tree and always wanted to do something with Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease Thick and Quick in the Starlight colorway. I’ve been in love with it since the first time I saw it, I just couldn’t figure out what to make with it. Finally, I decided to make up a quick and easy star garland – like seriously, with this chunky yarn it takes minutes to get a star made! The subtle sparkle with…
So, if you know me, you know that I love Halloween. It’s my favorite time of the year. I love everything spooky, the smell of autumn leaves, and rainy afternoons. Let’s not forget it’s also the season of all things pumpkin spice, and I will absolutely, without shame, try pumpkin spiced anything at least once. My husband knows just how much I love Halloween. Back when we were still dating, one year on Halloween I was handing out candy like usual. My sister’s family came over as was the norm so…
