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Hey! It’s still July and that means Christmas in July isn’t over just yet! ‘Tis the season for crocheting, and I thought this was as great a time as any to introduce you to the Roly-Poly Santa Gnome! This little cutie is perfect for adding a touch of festive cheer to your home. He’s worked entirely in the round, and uses poly-pellets on his bottom to help keep him sitting straight. I have also included a photo guide after the pattern to help you in assembling your Roly-Poly Santa…
Summer is upon us here in the US, and that means firework season! If you’re looking for a softer and less loud option, here’s a fun little amigurumi firework pattern to celebrate. It’s his time to shine, but as you can see this poor little ‘Fraidy M-80 is scared of his own lit fuse! This pattern is great if you don’t like sewing too many pieces together. Some basic crocheting skills are needed, but even if you are a beginner, you should be able to make this project. I’…
I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, and I apologize for that. I’ve been going through a lot of changes in my life over the past year, and I haven’t had as much time to crochet or blog as I would like. For starters, we bought a house!! I switched from busy city living to a rural dreamland halfway across the country, and I love it. Traffic is non-existent and I can get CHICKENS in my backyard! AND I’m surrounded by green everywhere! Nowadays…
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…
