Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Posts Tagged ‘Amigurimi’

Just Clowning Around

Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, tagged , , on September 9, 2011 | 1 Comment »

 “Clowning around knows no age limit.”  Just take it from the Chicago Tribune, who reported just that this week in an article about a volunteer clown group that includes several senior-aged members.   So take a break from the normal routine and crochet up these cute little clown amigurumis designed by Mary Pueschner.

“Charlie” Clown

designed by Mary C. Pueschner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 3 1/4”/8.5cm tall

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft (100% Acrylic; 6oz/170g, 315yds/288m): #9747 Iris (A);

#0001 Vanilla (B); #9607 Limelight (C); #9605 Mango (D); #0017 Lemon (E); #9748 Rubine Red (F); #9727 Black (G).

CROCHET HOOK:  One size US B-1 (2.25mm) and One size US C-2 (2.75mm).

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker, Three 1/4”/6mm pompoms

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

 STITCHES USED:  Chain (ch), Double crochet (dc), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

To Change Color: Work sc until 2 loops remain on hook, drop first color, yarn over with 2nd color, draw through last 2 loops on hook.

NOTES: All yarn used is split into 2 strands of 2 plies each. Use 2 plies of yarn throughout. Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

 DIRECTIONS:

Hat

Cut 2 1/2 yds of A and split. With larger hook and A, leaving a long tail, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with a sl st in first sc—18 sc.

Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around

Round 7: Working in front loops only, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—27 sc.

Round 8: Working in both loops of sts, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—36 sc. Fasten off.

Head

Cut 1 1/2 yds of B and split.

Round 1: With right side facing, using larger hook, join B with sc in any remaining loop of any st in round 6 of hat, sc in remaining loop of each st around, do not join—18 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: Sc in each st around

Round 3: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 4-5: Sc in each st around.

Round 6: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 7: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 8: Sc in each st around, join with a sl st in next st. Fasten off. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

 Body

Round 9: With right side facing, using larger hook, join A with a sc in back loop of any sc in last round, working in back loops of sts, sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 10: Working in both loops of sts, *sc in first st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 12: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—30 sc. Cut 1 yd of C and split. Drop A, join C.

Round 13-15: With C, sc in each st around. Cut 1 1/2 yds of D and split. Drop C, join D.

Round 16-18: With D, sc in each st around. Cut 1 yd of E and split. Drop D, join E.

Round 19: With E, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 20: *Sc in 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—18 sc. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 21: *Sc in 1 st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—12 sc

Round 22: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times—6 sts. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

Arms

Cut 1 1/2 yds of B and split. With B, using larger hook, leaving a long tail, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—9 sc.

Round 3: Sc in each st around. Drop B, join A.

Round 4-7: With A, sc in each st around, Stuff arm. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew arms to sides of body as pictured.

Ruffle

Cut 2 ft of F and split.

Round 1: With right side facing, using smaller hook, join F with sl st in remaining loop of any st in round 8 of body, ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same st, 5 dc in remaining loop of each st around, join with a sl st in top of beginning ch-3—60 dc. Fasten off.

Shoe (make 2)

Cut 2 ft of G and split. With G, using larger hook, leaving a long tail, ch 5.

Round 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next 2 ch, join with sl st in first sc—10 sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 4 sts, join with sl st in first sc—14 sc.

Round 4: Sc in each st around.

Round 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * 2 times, sc in next 2 sts—11 sc.

Round 6-9: Sc in each st around. Stuff lightly. At end of row 9, fold shoe in half.

Row 10: Match sts across last round, working through double thickness, sc in each st across. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew shoes to bottom of body as pictured.

FINISHING:  With yarn needle and G, straight st 2 crosses for eyes; with F, back st a mouth as pictured. Glue or sew on one pompom to face for nose and two pompoms to front of body as pictured. Weave in ends.

 Mini “Clancy” Clown Head

designed by Mary C. Pueschner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Amigurumi measures approximately 1 1/4”/23mm in diameter.

YARN

Caron International’s Simply Soft Collection (100% Acrylic; 6oz/170g, 315yds/288m):

#0001 Vanilla (A); #9605 Mango (B); #9607 Limelight (C); #9748 Rubine Red (D); #9747 Iris (E)

CROCHET HOOK: One size US C-2 (2.75mm).

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker, One 1/4”/6mm red pompom for nose

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Double crochet (dc), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

NOTES: All yarn used is split into 2 strands of 2 plies each. Use 2 plies of yarn throughout. Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

DIRECTIONS:

Head

Cut 3 yds of A and split. With A, leaving a long tail, ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: 6 sc in ring and over tail, do not join, pull tail to close center ring—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Rounds 5-9: Sc in each st around.

Round 10: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—18 sc. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 11: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 12: *Sc in next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—8 sc.

Round 13: Sc in each st around. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

Ear (make 2)

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—8 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—16 sc.

Work now progresses in a row.

Row 3: Fold ear in half, working through double thickness, working through back loops only, matching sts, sc in each sc in each of next 8 sts—8 sc. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew ears to side of head as pictured.

Ruffle

Cut 1 yd of B and split. With B, leaving a long sewing length, ch 10, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: 16 sc in ring and over tail, do not join, pull tail to close center ring—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: *Sc in next st, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with a sl st in next sc. Fasten off. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew to bottom of head.

Hair: Cut 1 yd of C and split. Cut eight 1”/2.5cm lengths and two 4”/10cm lengths of C. Center four 1”/2.5cm lengths across one 4”/10cm length. Tie longer length in a knot around shorter lengths. With longer length, sew hair to head over one ear. Repeat hair on other side of head.

FINISHING: Sew or glue pompom to center front of head for nose as pictured. With yarn needle and D, back st mouth under nose as pictured. With yarn needle and E, back st star shaped eyes ­­on face as pictured.

Read Full Post »

Back to School Amigurumis

Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged , , on September 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

This week’s amigurumi pattern brings you not one, but two adorable little dolls designed by Tracie Barrett.  Don’t they look like they are ready to head back to school?  You can get really creative with these dolls and change up their hair and clothes so that they become a miniature replica of your little student!

BOY AND GIRL AMIGURUMIS

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 4”/10cm high while sitting down

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft:

For Boy:  #0001 Vanilla (A), #9748 Rubine Red (B), #0004 Blueberry (C), #9750 Chocolate (D)

For Girl: #0001 Vanilla (A), #9945 Lemon (E), #9761 Plum Perfect (F), #9750 Chocolate (D)

CROCHET HOOK: One size US F-5 (3.75 mm), or size to obtain gauge.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, two 6mm safety eyes (per doll), fiberfill stuffing, stitch marker, smaller crochet hook for attaching hair

GAUGE: 20 sts and 24 rows sc = 4″/10cm. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED:  Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc)

SPECIAL TERMS:  sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

To Change Color: Work sc until 2 loops remain on hook, drop first color, yarn over with 2nd color, draw through last 2 loops on hook.

NOTE: Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

BOY AMIGURUMI

Head

With A, Ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in first ch, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Rounds 6-8: Sc in each sc around. Place eyes on head. With yarn needle and B, back st mouth on face as pictured. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.

Round 9: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 10: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 11: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Rounds 12-13: Sc in each sc around.

Round 14: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 15: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc. Fasten of A, join B.

Body

Round 16: With A, *sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Rounds 17-21: Sc in each sc around. Fasten of B, join C.

Pants

Round 22-25: With C, sc in each sc around.

Note: Stuff body at this time.

Round 26: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 27: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 28: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 29: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.

Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

Arm (make 2)

With A, ch 2

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off A, join B.

Rounds 3-7: With B, sc in each sc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.

Leg (make 2)

With D, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off D, join C.

Rounds 3-10: With C, sc in each sc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.

Hair: Cut 4” lengths of D for hair. Using smaller hook, fold one strand in half, insert hook through a st on head, insert hook into folded strand, draw strand through, yarn over with doubled strand and draw through folded end of strand to produce a fringe. Join fringes all over head, trim and shape as desired.

FINISHING: Stuff arms and legs lightly and with yarn needle and sewing lengths, sew to body. Weave in ends.

GIRL AMIGURUMI

Head: With A, follow directions for Boy.  Fasten of A, join E.

Body: With E, Repeat steps for Boy.  Fasten off E, join F.

Skirt

Round 22: With F, sc in each sc around.

Round 23: *Sc in next sc, 4 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—36 sc.

Round 24: *Sc in next sc, 5 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—42 sc.

Rounds 25-26: Sc in each sc around.

Round 27: Sc in back loop only of each sc around.

Round 28: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from * around—36 sc.

Round 29: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.

Note: Stuff body at this time.

Round 30:  *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 31: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 32: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.

Round 33: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.

Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle, weave sewing length through final round of sts, pull tight and secure.

Arms (make 2)

With A, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off A, join E.

Rounds 3-7: With E, sc in each sc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.

Legs (make 2)

With D, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off D, join A.

Rounds 3-10: With A, sc in each sc around.

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.

Hair: Cut 6” lengths of D for hair. Using yarn needle, insert one strand through a st on head, draw through to middle of strand and allowing it to lie against the head. Join fringes all over head, trim and shape as desired.

FINISHING: Stuff arms and legs lightly and with yarn needle and sewing lengths, sew to body. Weave in ends.

Read Full Post »

One Bad Apple……

Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged , , on August 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

You know the expression “One bad apple will spoil the barrel”? Well, it doesn’t hold true in this case. This adorable apple with a little visitor sticking out is way too cute to spoil anything! Designed by Mary Pueschner, this wormy apple stands just 1 ¼ inches tall. I know you can’t wait to get started on crocheting this one, so here are the instructions:

Mini “Wormy” Apple
designed by Mary C. Pueschner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 1 1/4”/23mm in diameter.

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft (100% Acrylic; 6oz/170g, 315yds/288m): #9748 Rubine Red (A): 1 skein; #9607 Limelight (B): 1 skein; #9750 Chocolate (C): 1 skein; #0006 Sand (D): 1 skein and #9727 Black (E): small amount

CROCHET HOOK: One size US C-2 (2.75mm).

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker

GAUGE: Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Half double crochet (hdc), Single crochet (sc), Slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

NOTES: All yarn used is split into 2 strands of 2 plies each. Use 2 plies of yarn throughout. Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

DIRECTIONS:
Apple
Cut 2 yds of A and split. With A, leaving a long tail, ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in ring and over tail, do not join, pull tail to close center ring—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—9 sc.
Round 3: Sc in each st around.
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—12 sc.
Round 5: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 6: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * 4 times, sc in next 2 sts—22 sc.
Round 7: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * 4 times, sc in next 2 sts—26 sc.
Round 8: Sc in each st around.
Round 9: Sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 7 sts, sc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 7 sts, sc in next 3 sts—26 sts.
Round 10: Repeat round 9
Round 11: Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts—22 sts. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.
Round 12: Sc in next 2 sts, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 4 times, sc in next 3 sts, [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 4 times, sc in next st—14 sts.
Round 13: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] 7 times—7 sts, join with a sl st in next st. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

Leaf (make 2): Cut 2 ft of A and split. With B, leaving a long tail, ch 8.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, sew leaves to center top of apple.

Stem: With C, leaving a long tail, ch 7 (tightly). Fasten off leaving a long tail. With yarn needle, weave tail back through sts and sew to center top of apple.

Worm: With D, leaving a long tail, ch 6 (tightly). Fasten off leaving a long tail. With yarn needle, sew to the side of the apple.

FINISHING: With yarn needle and E,  work a French knot for eye on the end of worm as pictured. Weave in ends.

 

Read Full Post »

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!!!!

Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged , , on August 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »

It’s summer time and we all love ice cream.  So how about some cute ice cream amigurumis?  Designed by Tracie Barrett, these guys are not only super cute, but they look super yummy too!

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Ice Cream Sandwich & Ice Cream Cone Amigurumis

designed by Tracie Barrett

TECHNIQUE USED: Crochet

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Ice Cream Sandwich measures approximately 3 1/2”/9 cm high. Ice Cream Cone measures approximately 4 1/2”/11.5cm high

YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft (100% Acrylic; 6oz/170g, 315yds/288m): 1 skein each #9750 Chocolate (A), #9748 Rubine Red (B), #0001 Vanilla (C)

CROCHET HOOK: One size US F-5 (3.75 mm), or size to obtain gauge.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle; Fiberfill stuffing; Two 9mm safety eyes (for Ice Cream Cone)

GAUGE:20 sts and 24 rows sc = 4″/10 cm. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.

STITCHES USED: Chain (ch; Single crochet (sc); Slip stitch (sl st); Double crochet (dc)

ICE CREAM SANDWICH
Sandwich Pieces (make 2)
With A, ch 11
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn—10 sc.
Rows 2-16: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Round 17: Sc evenly around piece, working one sc at end of each row and in each st across top and bottom. Join with slip st to first sc. Fasten off. With yarn needle and C, work 2 French knots for eyes and back st mouth on one sandwich piece as pictured.

Center
With C, ch 53.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn—52 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length.

FINISHING
Edging
Matching sts, lay the center piece on top of the sandwich piece with WS together.
Round 1: With center piece facing, working through back loop only of the center piece and both loops of the sandwich piece, join A in any st, ch 1, sc evenly around, join with sl st in first sc, turn. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Repeat Edging on other side with second sandwich piece, stuffing sandwich before completing Round 1.

FINISHING
Weave in ends. Roll in hands to evenly distribute stuffing.

 

ICE CREAM CONE

SPECIAL TERMS
sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

NOTE
Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

Strawberry Sauce
With B, ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.
Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—36 sc.
Round 7: *5 dc in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, skip next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st in last st.
Fasten off leaving a long sewing length.

Ice Cream
With A, ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.
Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—36 sc.
Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—42 sc.
Rounds 8-14: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off A, join C. With yarn needle and sewing length, whipstitch strawberry sauce on top of the ice cream. Place eyes on ice cream as pictured.
Round 15: With C, working in back loops of sts, sc in each sc around.
Round 16: Working in both loops of sts, *sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from * around—36 sc.
Round 17-18: Sc in each sc around.
Round 19: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.
Rounds 20-21: Sc in each sc around.
Round 22: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.
Round 23: Sc in each sc around. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses. With yarn needle and B, back st mouth on cherry as pictured.
Round 24: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 25: Sc in each sc around.
Round 26: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.
Round 27: Sc in each sc around.
Round 28: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.
Round 29: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.

Edging
Join A in any unused loop in Round 14, ch 1, sc in each sts around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Read Full Post »

An Amigurumi+ Each Week!

Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged , on August 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

We have a bundle of great amigurumi designs here at the Caron Design office.  They were made by a couple of really talented amigurumi designers, Mary Pueschner and Tracie Barrett.  These amigurumis are all made from Simply Soft and were part of a display Caron had at the CHA trade show back in January.  Check out the picture of the mannequin that we nick-named Ami Mimi–  she’s adorned in dozens of amigurumis.  

So, we decided to start offering these as free patterns via our blog page.  Stay tuned each week for a new ami that you can create!  To launch this off, and in keeping with the season, we are offering two adorable little creatures made by Mary Pueschner.  We added these to a simple-to-make foot thong just perfect for summer.  Make the ladybug, make the turtle, make the thong, or make all three for a  fun summer adornment!

Mini Teddy Turtle and Mini Lucy Ladybug  designed by Mary C. Pueschner

TECHNIQUE USED: Crochet 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:Amigurumis measures approximately 1 1/4”/23mm in diameter. 

YARN – Caron International’s Simply Soft (100% Acrylic; 6oz/170g, 315yds/288m): 

For Turtle: #0004 Spring Brook; #9727 Black (B); 0004 Blueberry (C) – small amounts of each 

For Ladybug:  #9748 Rubine Red (A); #9727 Black (B); #9607 Limelight (C) – small amounts of each

CROCHET HOOK – One size US B-1 (2.25mm).

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS – Yarn needle, Fiberfill stuffing, Stitch marker 

STITCHES USED  – Chain (ch); Half double crochet (hdc); Single crochet (sc); Slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS

sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.

NOTES – yarn used is split into 2 strands of 2 plies each. Use 2 plies of yarn throughout. Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.

TURTLE

Shell

Cut 1 yd of A and split. With A, leaving a long tail, ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: 6 sc in ring and over tail, do not join, pull tail to close center ring—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Round 5: Sc in each st around.

Round 6: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—18 sc. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length.

Tummy, Legs and Head

Cut 2 ft of B and split. With B, leaving a long tail, ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: 6 sc in ring and over tail, do not join, pull tail to close center ring—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, sc in same st in current round*; repeat from * to * once (2 legs made), ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 3 ch, sc in same st in current round (head made), repeat from * to * twice (2 legs made), join with a slip st in next st. Fasten off, leaving a stub for a tail.

FINISHING

Stuff body lightly. Match tops of sc in last round of tummy with corresponding sts in last round of shell and with yarn needle and sewing length, whipstitch together. With yarn needle and B, straight st eyes on head as pictured.

LADYYBUG

Body

Cut 1 yd of A and split. With A, leaving a long tail, ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: 6 sc in ring and over tail, do not join, pull tail to close center ring—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—12 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—18 sc.

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around—24 sc.

Rounds 5-6: Sc in each st around.

Round 7: *Sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; repeat from * around—21 sc. Fasten off.

Tummy, Legs and Head

Cut 2 ft of B and split. Starting at center of tummy, with B, ch 2.

Round 1: Ch 2, 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—7 sc. Place marker in last stitch.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around—14 sc.

Round 3: *Sc in next st, ch 3, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in next ch, 2 sc in same st in current round*; repeat from * to * 3 times (4 legs made), sc in next st, ch 3, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in same st in current round (head made), repeat from * to * 4 times (4 legs made), sc in next 5 sts, join with a sl st in next sc. Fasten off leaving a long sewing length.

FINISHING

Stuff body lightly. Match tops of sc in last round of tummy with corresponding sts in last round of body and with yarn needle and sewing length, whipstitch together. With yarn needle and B, straight st spots on back of body as pictured. With C, straight st eyes on head.

 Foot Thong

designed by Carrie Carpenter 

YARN – Caron International’s Simply Soft (100% Acrylic, 6oz/170g,315yds/288m):

Shown in #9727 Black 

HOOK – Size D-3 (3.25mm)

TO BEGIN: Cut several yards of yarn from skein and separate into 2 strands.  You should now have 2 equal lengths of yarn that are 2 strands each. 

FOOT THONG

Ch 125, tie off.

FINISHING

Cut 2 strands yarn  5” long. Hold all strands together and fold in half forming a loop at folded end. Draw loop through one end of shoelace, thread ends of strands through loop and pull to tighten and secure. Trim ends. Repeat to attach another tassel to other end of thong. 

Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

To Wear:  Start with center of thong around underside of toe, bring both ends up across the top of foot, wrap around back side of ankle and tie in front as pictured.  Add desired ornaments (beads, buttons, ect) by using a length of yarn tying around both strands of the thong.

Read Full Post »

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 308 other followers