8 Adorable Crochet Amigurumi Patterns
8 Adorable Crochet Amigurumi Patterns
8 Adorable Crochet Amigurumi Patterns
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Crochet Amigurumi eBook Table of Contents Adorable Pink Poodle ..................... 5 Bumble Bee Crochet Pattern ....... 10 Cute Cuddly Owl........................... 12 Spring Ladybug ............................. 16 Bella the Butterfly ......................... 18 Zachery Zebra ............................... 21 Gracie the Tiny Elephant ............. 23 The Hanging Monkey ................... 27
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Adorable Pink Poodle By: Nancy Anderson for Red Heart Yarn You will fall in love with this free crochet pattern the moment you lay eyes on it. This poodle is fun to have and make a great gift. It's an intermediate crochet pattern perfect for you.
316 Soft White B, and 312 Black C. RED HEART® “Pomp-aDoodle™”: 1 ball 9785 Cotton Candy Pink D. Crochet Hooks: 3.75mm [US F5], 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle stitch marker black embroidery floss, polyester filler strong hand-sewing thread and needle buttons* or plastic safety eyes* (Optional) ribbon (Optional) plastic pellets and knee-high hose for making pellet packet.
* Do not use buttons or safety eyes for children under 2 years of age, embroider eyes instead. Crochet Hook: F/5 or 3.75 mm hook, H/8 or 5 mm hook Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Size: Poodle measures 13” tall x 12” from nose to end (excluding tail).
GAUGE: 20 sc = 4”; 16 rounds = 4” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Special Abbreviations: inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc. dec (decrease) = [draw up a loop in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Materials:
RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 skein each 373 Petal Pink A,
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POODLE Head (Begin at nose) Work in continuous rounds without joining. Mark beginning of round. Move marker up each round. Round 1: With C and smaller hook, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Round 2: [Inc] 6 times – 12 sc. Rounds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc around. Round 5: Dec, sc in next 9 sc, slip st in next sc – 11 sts. Fasten off. Stuff with black yarn remnants to prevent stuffing showthrough. Round 6: Join B in any st; ch 1, [inc, sc in next sc] 5 times, inc – 17 sc. Round 7: Sc in each sc around. Round 8: Inc, sc in next 8 sc, inc, sc in next 7 sc – 19 sc. Round 9: Inc, sc in next 9 sc, inc, sc in next 8 sc – 21 sc. Round 10: Inc, sc in next 10 sc, inc, sc in next 9 sc – 23 sc. Round 11: Inc, sc in next 11 sc, inc, sc in next 10 sc – 25 sc. Round 12: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 5 times – 30 sc. Round 13: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times – 36 sc. Round 14: Sc in each sc around. Round 15: [Inc, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times – 42 sc. Round 16: [Inc, sc in next 6 sc] 6 times – 48 sc. Round 17: [Inc, sc in next 7 sc] 6 times – 54 sc. Rounds 18-23: Sc in each sc around.
Round 24: [Inc, sc in next 8 sc] 6 times – 60 sc. Round 25: Sc in each sc around. Round 26: [Dec, sc in next 4 sc] 10 times – 50 sc. Round 27: [Dec, sc in next 3 sc] 10 times – 40 sc. Round 28: [Dec, sc in next 2 sc] 10 times – 30 sc. Stuff head firmly, continuing as rounds are worked. Round 29: [Dec, sc in next sc] 10 times – 20 sc. Round 30: Sc in each sc around. Finish stuffing head. Round 31: [Dec] 10 times – 10 sc. Round 32: [Dec] 5 times – 5 sc. Fasten off, weaving yarn tail through sc to close hole. Body (Beginning at rear end) Round 1: Using A and smaller hook, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Round 2: [Inc] 6 times – 12 sc. Round 3: [Inc, sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc. Round 4: [Inc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times – 24 sc. Round 5: [Inc, sc in next 3 sc] 6 times – 30 sc. Round 6: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times – 36 sc. Round 7: [Inc, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times – 42 sc. Round 8: [Inc, sc in next 6 sc] 6 times – 48 sc. Round 9: Sc in each sc around. Round 10: [Inc, sc in next 7 sc] 6 times – 54 sc.
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Round 11: [Inc, sc in next 8 sc] 6 times – 60 sc. Rounds 12 and 13: Sc in each sc around. Round 14-Back Leg Openings: Sc in next 3 sc, ch 8, skip 10 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 8, skip 10 sc, sc in next 35 sc – 56 sts. Rounds 15-23: Sc in each ch and sc around – 56 sc. Round 24-Front Leg Openings: Sc in next 3 sc, ch 8, skip 10 sc, sc in next 2 sc, ch 8, skip 10 sc, sc in next 31 sc – 54 sts. Round 25: Inc, sc in next 24 sts, inc, sc in next 28 sts – 56 sc. Rounds 26 and 27: Sc in each sc around. Round 28-Neck Opening: Sc in next 39 sc, ch 10, skip 10 sc, sc in next 7 sc – 56 sts. Round 29: Sc in each ch and sc around – 56 sc. Stuff poodle body as rounds are worked. Round 30: [Sc in next 6 sc, dec] 7 times – 49 sc. Round 31: Sc in next sc, [dec, sc in next 4 sc] 8 times – 41 sc. Round 32: Sc in next sc, [dec] 20 times – 21 sc. Continue to stuff body. Round 33: Sc in next sc, [dec] 10 times – 11 sc. Round 34: Sc in next sc, [dec] 5 times – 6 sc. Round 35: [Dec] 3 times – 3 sc. Fasten off, weaving yarn tail through sc to close hole.
Legs (Make 4) Round 1: Join B to any st in leg opening; ch 1, sc in each ch and sc around inc 3 sts evenly spaced – 21 sc. Rounds 2-14: Sc in each sc around, changing to A in the last st of the last round. Fasten off B. Round 15: With A, slip st loosely at base of each sc around (this will be the foundation for applying leg pouf). Round 16: Sc in each sc of Round 14 around – 21 sc. Stuff upper section of leg. If using plastic pellets to add weight to poodle, place about ¼ cup in the toe of a kneehigh stocking, cut and tightly knot. Stuff this into bottommost parts needing extra weight, finish stuffing with polyester filler. Round 17: Sc in next sc, [inc, sc in next 4 sc] 4 times – 25 sc. Round 18: Sc in each sc around. Round 19: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 5 times – 30 sc. Round 20: [Inc, sc in next 5 sc] 5 times – 35 sc. Round 21: [Dec, sc in next 5 sc] 5 times – 30 sc. Round 22: [Dec] 15 times – 15 sc. Finish stuffing. Round 23: [Dec] 7 times, sc in next sc – 8 sc. Round 24: [Dec] 4 times – 4 sc. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Repeat for other legs.
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Pomp-a-Doodle™ yarn is worked in the thread between the pompons. Do not pull pompons through stitches. Leg Pouf Round 1: Join D in any slip st of Round 15; sc in each slip st around leg. Round 2: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off. Neck Round 1: Attach A to any sc in neck opening; ch 1, sc in each ch and sc around inc 6 sts evenly spaced – 26 sc. Rounds 2-7: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving yarn tail for attaching head. Ribbed Sweater Collar Row 1: Ch 7; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 6 sc. Rows 2-21: Ch 1, sc in back loops only in each sc across; turn. Fasten off leaving long tail for attaching to neck. Edging: Join D in end of any row of collar; slip st evenly across row ends (about 12 pompoms). Fasten off. Tail With smaller hook and A, ch 4; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; do not join; work in continuous rounds. Rounds 2-12: Work even in sc. Fasten off A in last sc. Round 13: Join D in any sc; slip st (1 pompom per slip st) in each sc
around. Round 14: * 2 Slip sts in next slip st, slip st in next slip st; repeat from * around. Round 15: Slip st in every other st around. Fasten off. Ears (Make 2) With smaller hook and B, ch 12; join with a slip st to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around; do not join – 12 sc. Rounds 2-6: Sc in each sc around. Round 7: [Inc, sc in next 5 sc] twice – 14 sc. Rounds 8 and 9: Sc in each sc around. Round 10: [Inc, sc in next 6 sc] twice – 16 sc. Round 11: Sc in each sc around. Round 12: [Inc, sc in next 7 sc] twice – 18 sc. Round 13: [Inc, sc in next 8 sc] twice – 20 sc. Round 14: Sc in each sc around. Round 15: [Inc, sc in next 9 sc] twice – 22 sc. Rounds 16 and 17: Sc in each sc around. Round 18: [Dec, sc in next sc] 7 times, sc in next sc – 15 sc. Round 19: [Dec, sc in next sc] 5 times – 10 sc. Round 20: [Dec] 5 times – 5 sc. Fasten off, using long tail to close hole.
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Ear Pouf Round 1: Starting at the tip of the ear at Round 18, slip st D into stitches around the ear tip. Round 2: Slip st in each slip st around. Fill in bare spots with D as needed. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew head, tail, and sweater collar to body as in photo, using long yarn tails. Make certain parts are securely attached. Sew ears to head leaving approximately 4” diameter circle free between ears at top of head.
Round 4: Sc in next 2 sc, [dec, sc in next 2 sc] 9 times – 29 sc. Round 5: [Dec, sc in next 3 sc] 5 times, dec, sc in last 2 sc – 23 sc. Round 6: Sc in next sc, [dec] 11 times – 12 sc. Round 7: [Dec] 6 times – 6 sc. Round 8: [Dec] 3 times – 3 sc. Fasten off. Ribbon is attached by weaving the tip of the ribbon between a few D sts, pulling through with even lengths and tying into a bow. Tighten and trim ends.
Locate eye placement. Using black embroidery thread, sew 3 lines for eyelashes as shown. Attach buttons securely, overlapping the eyelashes a little OR embroider eyes if toy is to be used for children under 2 years of age. Head Pouf Add after ears have been attached and head has been sewn to neck. Round 1: Beginning at the crown of the head where the ears are attached, with larger hook and B, loosely work 25 slip sts into the sts of the Head in a circle about 4” diameter. This circle should be placed directly on top of the head, evenly spaced in conjunction with the ears. Round 2: With e and larger hook, sc in each st around. Round 3: Inc, [sc in next sc, inc] 12 times – 38 sc. Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com. 9
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Bumble Bee Crochet Pattern By: Stacey Trock from Fresh Stitches Don't worry; this is one bumble bee that won't sting you! This adorable Bumble Bee Crochet Pattern is an easy crochet pattern that measures 5.5 inches long when completed. Use 3 different colors of yarn and an H hook to complete this pattern.
Bumble Bee Crochet Pattern This image courtesy of freshstitches.com
Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches) Materials: Tapestry Needle Polyester Stuffing 12mm black eyes
Body With SC, ch 2 Round 1: sc 6 times in 2nd ch from hook (6) Rounds 2-3: sc in each st (6) Round 4: sc twice in each st (12) Round 5: * sc twice in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * 5 times (18) Round 6: * sc twice in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (24) Round 7: * sc twice in next st, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (30) Rounds 8-11: With MC, sc in each st (30) Round 12: With SC, sc in each st (30) Round 13: * sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (24) Round 14: * sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (18) Fasten off with long tail. Wings Make 2. With AC, ch 2 Round 1: sc 6 times in 2nd ch from hook (6) Round 2: sc twice in each st (12) Round 3: * sc twice in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * 5 times (18) Rounds 4-5: sc in each st (18) Round 6: * sc2tog, sc next st. Repeat from * 5 times (12) Fasten off with long tail.
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Rounds 2-6: sc in each st (6) Fasten off with long tail.
Flatten wing in half, and attach one wing to each side of body. Head With MC, ch 2 Round 1: sc 6 times in 2nd ch from hook (6) Round 2: sc twice in each st (12) Round 3: * sc twice in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * 5 times (18) Round 4: * sc twice in next st, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (24) Round 5: * sc twice in next st, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (30) Rounds 6-9: With SC, sc in each st (30) Round 10: With MC, sc in each st (30) Round 11: * sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (24) Round 12: * sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * 5 times (18) Fasten off with long tail. Antennae Make 2. With SC, ch 2 Round 1: sc 6 times in 2nd ch from hook (6)
Eyes Make 2. With AC, ch 2 Round 1: sc 6 times in 2nd ch from hook (6) Round 2: sc twice in each st (12) Round 3: sc in each st (12) Fasten off with long tail. Fasten plastic eyes onto the crocheted eyes. To do so, insert post between desired stitches, and press washer onto back post to secure. Eyes should be fastened in the center of the crocheted eyes. Slightly stuff eyes and attach to head. Attach antennae to top of head, as pictured.
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Cute Cuddly Owl By: Esther Leavitt for Crafts by Starlight Make a Cute Cuddly Owl for that sweet child in your life. Amigurumi crochet patterns are so fun to make because they truly come alive when you give them a face. Simply Soft Caron yarn is used to make this cute little guy.
Materials: Simply Soft Caron Yarn: o White, Purple, Yellow, and Black Size H Crochet hook Darning needle Poly-fill Abbreviations: SL = Slip Stitch SC = Single Crochet CH = Chain SP(s) = Spaces(s) CC = Change Color SC2tog = Single Crochet 2 stitches together Instructions:
Cute Cuddly Owl This image courtesy of craftown.com
Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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Body: Purple Base: Ch 3 Rnd 1: 8 SC in 1st Ch sp, SL to 1st CH made, Ch 1 turn. Rnd 2: 2 SC in each sp around, SL to 1st SC made, CH 1, turn. Rnd 3: *3 SC 2 SC in next sp, Rep from * around, SL to 1st Sc made, CH 1, turn. Rnd 4: * 4 SC, 2 SC in next sp, Rep from * around, SL to 1st SC made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 5: * 5 SC, 2 SC in next sp, Rep from * around, SL to 1st SC made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 6: *6 SC, 2 SC in next sp, Rep from * around, SL to 1st SC made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 7: Sc around, SL to 1st SC made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 8: *7 SC, 2 SC in next sp, Rep from * around, SL to 1st SC made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 9-10: SC around, SL to 1st Sc made, CH 1, turn. Rnd 11: 14 SC, CC to Yellow, 8 SC, CC to Purple, 14 SC, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 12: 13 SC, CC to yellow, 10 SC, CC to Purple, 13 SC, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 13-15: 12 SC, CC to Yellow, 12 SC, CC to Purple, 13 SC, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 16: 7 SC, SC2tog, 3 SC, CC to Yellow, 4 SC, SC2tog, 7 SC, CC to
purple, SC2tog, 7 SC, SC2tog, SL to 1st SC made, Ch 1 turn. Rnd 17: 6 SC, SC2tog, 2 SC, CC to yellow, 4 SC, SC2tog, 6 SC, CC to purple, Sc2tog, 6 SC, Sc2tog, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 18: 5 SC, SC2tog, 2 Sc, CC to Yellow, 3 SC, Sc 2tog, 5 SC, CC to purple, Sc2tog, 4 SC, SC2tog, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 19: 4 SC, Sc2tog, 2 SC, CC to Yellow, 2 SC, Sc2tog, 4 SC, CC to purple, Sc2tog, 4 SC, SC2tog, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Head Rnd 20: SC around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 21: *SC, 2 SC in next sp, Rep from * around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 22: SC around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 23: *9 SC, 2 SC in next sp, Rep from * around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 24-28: SC around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 29: *9 SC, Sc2tog, Rep from * around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 30: Sc around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 31: *3 SC, Sc2tog, Rep from * around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn.
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Rnd 32: SC around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 33: *SC, SC2tog, Rep from * around, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 34: * Sc2tog, Rep around, SL to 1st Sc made, tie off leave long tail Stuff with Poly-Fill Take Tail and Weave through Rnd 34 pull tight to close and tie off and hide string.
Wings: Yellow Base: Ch 4 Row 1: 3 SC, Ch 1, turn. Row 2: 2 Sc in 1st sp, SC, 2 SC in last sp, Ch 1 turn. Row 3: 5 SC, Ch 1, turn. Row 4: 2 SC in 1st sp, 3 SC, 2 SC in last sp, Ch 1 turn. Row 5-7: 7 SC, Ch 1 turn. Row 8: Sc2tog, 3 SC, sc2tog, Ch 1, turn. Row 9: 5 SC, Ch 1 turn. Row 10: SC2tog, Sc, Sc2tog, Ch 1, turn. Row 11: Sk 1 sp, 3 SC in next sp, SL in next sp, Tie off.
Beak: orange Base: Ch 5 Row 1: 4 Sc Row 2: Sc2tog, Sc2tog, Ch 1, turn. Row 3: SC2tog, Ch 1 turn. Row 4: SL around entire motif, SL to 1st SL made, tie off hide string leave tail for sewing purposes. Eyes: white (Make Two) Base Ch 2 Rnd 1: 8 SC in 1st Ch sp, SL to 1st Sc made, Ch 1, turn. Rnd 2: 2 SC in each sp around, SL to 1st Sc made, tie off and leave long tail for sewing purposes.
Take Purple Yarn and SC around entire motif.
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To assemble: 1st: Sew a wing to each side of the body.
2nd: Sew beak flatly onto the head 3rd: Sew eyes above beak slightly overlapping.
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Spring Ladybug By: Emi Harrington Using an adorable free crochet pattern you can make a Spring Ladybug. This can be a cute decoration during the spring months or you can use it as a gift topper. Need a spring embellishment? This ladybug is just the project!
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn, red and black Size 5mm crochet hook Yarn needle
Instructions: Make the body: With red yarn, chain 5, slip stitch to join and form a ring. Chain 1. In the ring, make 10 single crochet, slip stitch to join. (Carry the yarn end along the outside of the ring, so you can close up the hole at the end.) Single crochet in each stitch around. Repeat step 3 for one more row, and fasten off.
Spring Ladybug This image courtesy of Emi Harrington
Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Pull the yarn end from the beginning into the inside of the bobble. Pull tightly to close up the hole in the center. Tie the 2 yarn ends into a square knot. Thread one of the yarn ends into a yarn needle, and weave around the opening. Tuck the other yarn end into the bobble. Pull tightly to close up the bobble, and fasten off.
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Make the head: Chain 5, slip stitch to join and form a ring. Chain 1, make 8 single crochet in the ring. Slip stitch to join. Make one more row of single crochet in each stitch around, fasten off with a long yarn end of approximately 18 inches.
the center and the head. Pass the needle through the body and come out on the other side of the ladybug, and make 3 spots down that side as well. Pass the needle through the body to the opposite side, and cut off the yarn.
Thread the long yarn end into a yarn needle. Sew the head onto the body. Bring the black yarn end to the front of the ladybug, coming out in the center position of the neck. Place the yarn down the center of the body, and take a stitch to secure at the bottom of the ladybug. Then take another stitch on the opposite side of the yarn, just to make sure it doesn’t move about. Make the spots: Pass the yarn through the body, and come out on the side, at the bottom end of the ladybug. (Refer to the photo for placement of the spots.) Take 3 stitches, then move the needle through the body, and come out in the center side of the body. Take another 3 stitches. Repeat to make the 3rd spot, half way between Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com. 17
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Bella the Butterfly By: Diane Buyers for Stormy'z Crochet Try not to stare at the colorful wings on this friendly butterfly, they are so beautiful. Worsted weight yarn and an F sized crochet hook allow you to make this butterfly.
Materials:
WW yarn: Small amounts of each - CA (darker shade for body, arms & legs) CB (a lighter shade for head) , and a variegated (for the wings). Scrap of black yarn. Crochet hook size F (US) Polyfill 1 Pipe cleaner - choice of color for antennae
Gauge: 4 sc = 1 inch, 4 sc rows = 1 inch. Size 5 1/2" high Crochet Hook: F/5 or 3.75 mm hook Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Note: Do not join rounds unless otherwise indicated. Instructions Body Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of body with CA, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
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Rnd 6: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc)
Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnds 7 - 10: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 15: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnds 12 - 13: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around, join in next sc, fasten off. (18 sc)
Stuff head firmly then sew head and body sections together, adding more stuffing if necessary before closing. First Wing
Stuff body firmly.
Note: Turning ch 3 counts as first dc of next row.
Head
Row 1: With variegated yarn, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in each next 2 chs, ch 3, turn. (6 dc)
Rnd 1: Starting at top of head with CB, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc) Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnd 6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 7: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (36 sc) Rnds 8 - 10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (30 sc) Rnd 12: (Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (24 sc) Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around.
Row 2: Dc in first dc, dc in each remaining dc across, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (8 dc) Row 3: Dc in first dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch3, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in top of beginning ch, ch 3, turn. (3- ch sps) Row 4: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) 3 times, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. (4- ch sps) Row 5: Dc in first dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) twice, ch 2, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 3, turn. Row 6: Dc in first dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 3 dc in next ch sp, dc in next dc, dc in top of beginning ch 3, ch 1, turn.
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Row 7: Work sc, ch 3, sc in first sc (this makes the bottom point of wing.) sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Second Wing Rows 1 - 6: Repeat Rows 1 - 6 of first wing. Row 7: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sl st in next sc, sc in next ch sp, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc, ch 3 sc all in last st (this makes the bottom point of wing), sl st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Legs (Make 2) Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (4) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc) Rnds 3 - 10: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff legs, do not sew opening closed. Sew legs to bottom of body over rnds 4 - 7 in a sitting position.
Arms (Make 2) Rnd 1: With CA yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnds 2 - 7: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around, join in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off. Stuff arms and sew opening closed. Sew arms to sides of body over rnds 11 -13 to align with legs. With a length of variegated yarn, sew the first 2 rows of wings to back of body, making sure to have the points of the wings facing downward. With a length of black yarn embroider eyes and mouth to face. Weave in all loose ends. Antennae: Cut piper cleaner in half. Use one half for each antennae. Insert crochet hook (size G hooks works well) under a sc at either side of top of head, wrap about a half an inch end of the pipe cleaner around hook and pull through just far enough to release the pipe cleaner from hook. Secure pipe cleaner to top of head by twisting the half inch length around the bottom of the longer section. Shape antennae into desired shape.
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Zachery Zebra By: Ruth Norbury for Craftown
Body and Head
There's no need to visit the zoo when you have Zachery Zebra at home! This adorable amigurumi crochet pattern is so cute; you'll want to keep it for yourself instead of sharing with him with your kids! Use black and white yarn to complete this sweet crochet pattern.
Rnd 1 In black 6sc in magic ring Rnd 2 2 sc in each st, ss (12 sts) Change to white Rnd 3 * 2sc in next st, sc in next st * (18 sts) Rnd 4 * 2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts * (24 sts) Change to black Rnd 5 * 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts * (30 sts) Rnd 6 * 2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts* (36 sts) Change to white Rnds 7-16 sc in each stitch (36 sts) Rnd 7,8,11,12,15,16 in white. Rnd 9,10,13,14 in black.
Zachery Zebra This image courtesy of craftown.com
Crochet Hook: E/4 or 3.5 mm hook Yarn Weight: (2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches) Materials: Black & White Yarn 2 6mm safety eyes US Hook size E/F
* * repeat this section
Add the safety eyes if you are using them, bear in mind that the stitches will have a stepped effect where you change color, make this the underside. Start to stuff the body as you go. Rnd 17 In black *sc2tog, sc next 4 sts* (30 sts) Rnd 18 *sc2tog, sc next 3 sts* (24 sts) Change to white Rnd 19 *sc2tog, sc next 2 sts* (18 sts) Rnd 20 *sc2tog, sc next st* (12 sts) Rnd 21 *sc2tog* (6 sts) Chain 7, turn sc 7 Fasten off
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Rnd 3 sc in each st (12 sts) Ears – make one white and one black Fasten off Rnd 1 6sc in magic ring Rnd 2 sc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts (8 sts) Fasten off
Finishing Attach ears, nose, and legs using the picture as reference.
Legs Rnd 1 In black 6sc in magic ring Rnd 2 2 sc in each st (12 sts) Change to white Rnd 3 sc (back loop only) in each st (12 sts) Rnd 4 sc in each st (12 sts) Change to black Rnd 5 sc in each st Fasten off
Sew shut the hole at the back using the yarn at the base of the tail. Add a tassel to the tail by wrapping black yarn around your index and middle finger around 6 times. Bunch it together and wrap one end around the top. Thread the loose end through the wrapping with a needle to secure it.
Nose Rnd 1 in black 6sc in magic ring Rnd 2 2sc in each st (12 sts)
Cut the bottom loops and sew onto the end of the tail using the loose end as shown in the pictures.
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Gracie the Tiny Elephant By: Sharon Ojala for Homemade Obsessions Girls of all ages are sure to fall in love with Gracie the Tiny Elephant. Her happy expression will undoubtedly bring a smile to anyone's face. Follow this amigurumi crochet pattern to complete this cute project.
Gracie the Tiny Elephant This image courtesy of homemadeobsessions.blogspot.ca/
Crochet Hook: 8 or 1.5 mm hook (steel) Yarn Weight: (0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread. st = stitch sc = single crochet 2tog = 2 stitches together ch1 = chain one sl st = slip stitch
Materials:  Crochet thread #10  1.50 mm hook (which gave me a 2 inch elephant). I worked in continuous rounds. HEAD: *Remember if you use safety eyes to put them in before closing up the head. 1) magic circle with 6st (6) 2) 2sc in each st (12) 3) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18) 4) 3sc in first st, 1sc in next 8st, 3sc in next st, 1sc in last 8st (22) 5) 1sc in each st (22) 6) 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 10st, 2sc in next st, 1sc in last 10st (24) 7-10) 1sc in each st for 4 rows (24) 11) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (18) 12)1sc then 2tog (12) *** stuff head using a stuffing stick, try to stuff to the sides of the head and shape head as you stuff 13) 2tog 6times (6) Finish off and hide thread tail inside the head
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TRUNK: 1) magic circle with 5st (5) 2-9) 1sc in each st for 8 rows (5) 10) 2sc then 1sc in next st (8) 11) sl st into next st and finish off. Leave long tail for sewing. *** bring tail through and weave in and out along the length of the trunk then pull until you have the shape you want for the trunk. Knot off the end to hold shape. BASE for TRUNK: 1) magic circle with 7st 2) sl st into next st and finish off.
You can hold the trunk in place with a pin to get the first couple stitches in BODY:
This is optional. You can sew the trunk as is to the face but I made a little base for the end of the trunk which I sewed on the base of the trunk then sewed the entire thing to the face. I found it looked better with the base on it.
1) magic circle with 6st (6) 2) 2sc in each st (12) 3) 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st (18) 4) 1sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st (24) 5-7) 1sc in each st for 3 rows (24) 8) 1sc in next 2st then 2tog (18) 9) 1sc in each st (18) 10) 1sc then 2tog (12) ***stuff body 11) 2tog 6 times , sl st into next st and finish off (6) leave long tail for sewing. Sew head and body together
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ARMS: 1) magic circle with 6 st (6) 2) 2sc in each st (12) 3-4) 1sc in each st for 2 rows (12) 5) 2tog 3 times, 1sc in last 6st (9) 6) 2tog 3 times, 1sc in last 3st (6) LEGS:
***stuff hand
1) Magic circle with 6 st (6) 2) 2sc in each st (12) 3) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18) 4-6) 1sc in each for 3 rows (18) 7) 2tog 4 times, 1sc in next 10st (14) 8) 2tog 5 times, 1sc in last 4st (9) *** stuff foot and shape foot as you stuff. No need to stuff legs 9-13) 1sc in each for 5 rows (9) sl st into next st and finish off. Leave long tail for sewing
7-11) 1sc in each st for 5 rows. No need to stuff arms. sl st into next st and finish off, leave long tail for sewing. Sew to body just under the head EARS: 1) magic circle with 6st (6) 2) ch1 turn, 2sc in next 5st (10) 3) ch1 turn, 2sc in next 10st (20) 4) ch1 turn, 2sc in next 20st (40) 5) ch1 turn, 1sc in each st (40) finish off, leave long tail for sewing. I show how to do the ears in a video tutorial for a larger, different colored elephant. But I'll try to explain here. (If you still have troubles watch this video and fast forward to 5:15) Take the open ends of the ear (half circle) and point the ends away from the front side of the ear. Sew the edges of those ends together. Thread the tail of the yarn from the middle of the ear and out through the side and pull. This will shrink up the ear and give it
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some shape. Continue to shape ear until you are happy with it. Sew edge piece that you just sewed together to the head. Use a long pin to hold it in place while you get a couple stitches in. See pictures below.
Now you can add in a mouth if you want. I used black embroidery thread for mine and went in through the back of the head and out through front, created the mouth and brought the thread back out through the same hole in the back of the head, knotted the ends off and hid the knot in the back of the head.
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The Hanging Monkey By: Deb Richey for Caron Yarn
MATERIALS:
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic): 8 oz (A), 2 oz (B), small amount (C), small amount (D).Shown in: #9750 Chocolate (A); #9703 Bone (B); #9730 Autumn Red (C); #9727 Black (D).
One crochet hook size US G-6 (4.25 mm). Row counter (optional) Polyester fiberfill Stitch marker Yarn Needle
Just hanging around. Crochet this monkey amigurumi to give as a child's gift or use as a decoration in any room. Your friends will love this cuddly monkey.
Crochet Hook: G/6 or 4 mm hook Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approximately 21"/53.5 cm long from head to toe, 23"/58.5 cm from tail to head. GAUGE Gauge is not critical for this project. STITCHES USED Chain (ch), Half double crochet (hdc), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (slip st). SPECIAL TERM: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together – [Insert hook in next st and draw up a lp] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.
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Rnds 31–33: Sc in each st around. NOTES 1. Work stitches tightly so that the stuffing will not show through. 2. Firmly stuff the pieces of the monkey as you crochet. 3 . Work in continuous rounds. Do not join nor turn at end of rounds. Place marker to indicate beg of round. Move marker up as each round is completed. HEAD & BODY—With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook—6 sts. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sts. Rnds 3–5 (inc): Sc in each st around, working 2 sc in 6 sts evenly spaced around—30 sts.
Rnd 34–43: Rep Rnds 5 and 6 five times—66 sts. Rnd 44–69: Sc in each st around. Rnds 70–78: Rep Rnd 29 nine times— 12 sts. Rnd 79 and 80: (Sc2tog) around—3 sts. Fasten off. MUZZLE—With B, ch 8. Rnd 1: Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 5 ch—16 sc. Rnd 2: (2 sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 5 sc) twice—22 sts.
Rnd 6: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) twice—30 sts.
Rnd 7: Rep Rnd 3—36 sts.
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around.
Rnds 8 and 9: Rep Rnds 6 and 7—42 sts.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around—40 sts.
Rnds 10–13: Rep Rnds 5–8; change to A in last sc of Rnd 13—54 sts. Fasten off B.
Rnds 6–8: Sc in each st around. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Rnd 14–27: With A, sc in each st around. Rnd 28: *Sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around—48 sts. Rnds 29 and 30 (dec): Sc in each st around, working sc2tog 6 times evenly spaced around—36 sts. Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com. 28
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EARS (make 2)—With B, ch 2. Rnds 1–4: Work Rnds 1–4 of Head—24 sts. Fasten off B. Fold ear in half. Row 5: Working through both thicknesses along outer curve, join A with sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * along outer curve. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. ARMS AND LEGS (make 4)—With B, ch 2. Rnds 1–4: Work Rnds 1–4 of Body—24 sts. Rnds 5–13: Sc in each st around; change to A in last sc of Rnd 13. Fasten off B. Rnds 14–58: With A, sc in each st around. Rnd 59: Ch 1, flatten top of piece; working through both thicknesses; sc across to close. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. TAIL—With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook—5 sts. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around—10 sts.
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around—15 sts. Rnds 4–13: Sc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 8 sts; change to A in last st of Rnd 13. Fasten off B. Rnds 14–32: With A, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 8 sts. Rnds 33–70: Sc in each st around. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. EYE (make 2)—With D, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. FINISHING—With C, embroider mouth on muzzle. With D, embroider nostrils on muzzle. Sew eyes on face. Cut four 4"/10 cm lengths of C and attach to head between sts of Round 1 (for hair). Sew muzzle to front of head. Sew ears to sides of head. Sew legs to bottom of body and arms to sides of body. Sew tail to lower back of body. Weave in all ends.
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