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Kitty cat : a tutorial to discover assembling amigurumi parts

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Here is a pattern that will help you learning how to assemble amigurumi parts ! Yes, this every crocheter’s nemesis ! At first I hated it too, because I was completely lost and the patterns rarely explain how to sew parts together. Now that I know a lot better what to do or not , it’s a much easier pill to swallow!

{ KITTY CAT PATTERN }

SUPPLIES

Yarn : Phildar’s coton 4 for main color + Phildar’s coton 3 for embroidered details
Hook : 3.mm (or any hook siez that suits best your way of crocheting)
Safety eyes : 6mm

Embroidery Needle
Optional : 0.50 mm jewellery wire.

ABBREVIATIONS

R : round/row
Ch : chain
MR : magic ring
Sc : single crochet
Inc : increase
Dec : decrease
*…,…* : repeat instruction around

HEAD

R1. MR 6 (6)
R2. *inc around (12)
R3.*inc, sc* (18)
R4. *inc, 2sc* (24)
R5. sc around (24)
R6. *inc, 3sc* (30)
R7 – 9. Inc around (30)
R10.*dec, 3sc* (24)
R11.*dec, 2sc* (18)
R12.*dec, sc* (12)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

EARS (make 2)

R1. MR 3 (3)
R2. inc around (6)
R3. *inc, 2sc* (8)
R4. *inc, 3sc* (10)
R5. sc around (10)
R6.*inc, 4sc* (12)

BODY

R1 . MR 6 (6)
R2. Inc around (12)
R3-9. sc around (12)

Fasten off leaving long tail to sew on head.

FRONT LEGS

R1. Ch9
R2. Slst in 7th stitch of the chain (=the 3rd after hook), “ch3, slst in the 1st ch stitch* x2
R3 . sc6 back to beginning of chain

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing on body.

BACK LEGS

R1. Ch8
R2. Slst in 6th stitch of the chain (=the 3rd after hook), “ch3, slst in the 1st ch stitch* x2
R3 . sc5 back to beginning of chain

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing on body.

TAIL

  • Option 1 (without wire) :
    R1. Ch 13,  turn
    R2. Sc12, ch 1 and turn.
    R3. slst12 back to starting point.

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

  • Option 2  (with wire) :
    R1. sc12 around wire, ch1 and  turn
    R2. Fold wire so that you can crochet R2 around it,  sc12, ch 1 and turn.
    R3. slst12 back to starting point.

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Cut wire or insert and hide it into body. Curl tips to prevent them from popping out.
Sew tail on body.

ASSEMBLING

With black yarn, embroider eyes with a  French knot.
If using safety eyes, insert them between R8&9, leaving 8sts in between.
With pink yarn, embroider the ears and nose.
Place ears and sew them on place.
Stuff head and body, and sew them together.

Sew legs and tail to body.

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Crochet basket pattern – beginner level

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As a beginner you’ll probably want to start with small projects, that’s why I suggest this pattern that combines simplicity and usefulness : a small basket to store all your little stuff!

My basket is really tiny : it measures 8.5 cm in diameter and 6 cm high. I made it with mercerized cotton thread supposed to be crocheted with a  3.00mm hook, which I doubled and crocheted with a 4.00mm hook to get a sturdy fabric.

To make a larger basket, you can choose a bigger thread(and  choose accordingly the size of your hook ), and / or add rounds to the bottom.

In this pattern, the bottom is made from rounds 1 to 7. To widen it, you should keep distributing  6 increases evenly on each new turn. Once you reach the diameter you want, stop increasing and crochet a row in the back loops only. Then, crochet as usual, inserting hook through both loops  until you reach the desired height.

Is that okay for you ? Let’s go!

{ crochet basket }

To make this pattern you’ll need to know how to :

abbreviations

R : round
MR  : magic ring
ch : chain
sl st : slip stitch
sc : single crochet
inc : increase
st(s) : stitch(es)
BLO : work in the back loops only
FO : fasten off

Basket

R1 : MR6
R2 : inc around (12)
R3 : *1sc, inc*x6 (18)
R4 : *2sc, inc*x6 (24)
R5 : *3sc, inc*x6 (30)
R6 : *4sc, inc*x6 (36)
R7 :*5sc, inc* x6 (42)
R8 :  BLO : sc around (42)
R9 -10 : sc around (42)

Change color

R11-15 : sc around (42)
R16 : 7sc, 6ch, skip next 6 sts, 15c, 6ch, skip next 6 sts, 8sc (42)
R17 : 7sc, 8sc in the chain-6 space, 15sc, 8sc in the chain-6 space, 8sc . (46)

FO, weave in ends.

Rendez-vous sur Hellocoton !

Hortense the jellyfish, a tribute amigurumi pattern

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After I made several octopuses after Maria Hvolbek ‘s pattern, I wanted to give them some jellyfish friends. This is how Hortense was born.
Idea : Hortense is very social : make her a few friends and turn them into a mobile for a child !

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{ Hortense The Jellyfish }

mAterial

Yarn : 2 colors of Phildar’s Coton 3 (sport weight)
2.5mm hook
6mm safety eyes
stuffing
yarn or tapestry needle
scissors

HEAD ( with blue yarn)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : inc around (12)
R3 : *1sc, inc*x6 (18)
R4 : *2sc, inc*x6 (24)
R5 : *3sc, inc*x6 (30)
R6 : *4sc, inc*x6 (36)
R7-8 : sc around (36)
R9 : *5sc, inc*x6 (42)
R10-11 : sc around (42)
R12 : *6sc,inc* x6 (48)
R13 : sc around (48)
R14 : FLO *skip 1st, [5hdc], sk 1st, 1slst* x12 (72)

FO, insert safety eyes between R10&11, spaced by 8sts.

BASE AND TENTACLES (with blue and yellow yarn)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : inc around (12)
R3 : BLO *1sc, inc*x6 (18)
On left unworked sts of R2, make 3 tentacles :
ch49, turn, 26sc, 10hdc,12dc, ch1, turn, 12dc, 10 hdc, 26sc.

FO, and change color to yellow.

Fold the tentacle and single crochet accross the side up to the base.
Slst in next front loop, cut yarn and hide ends.
Skip 2 sts, make a 2nd tentacle, skip 2sts, and make the 3rd tentacle.

R4 : *2sc, inc* x6 (24)
R5 : *3sc, inc* x6 (30)
R6 : *4sc, inc* x6 (36)
R7 : *5sc, inc* x6 (42)
R8 : *6sc, inc* x6 (48)

FO, leave long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY

Embroider little cheeks with pink yarn.
Start sewing the base to the back loops left unworked on R14 of the head, stuff as you go.

Rare Photo d’une méduse en plein bain de soleil.

Sombrero is part of my Mexican Cactus pattern.

 

 

 

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Freaky Easter Bunnies

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{ Freaky EASTER BUNNIES }

TECHNIQUES :
begin with a magic ring ⋅ chain ⋅ single crochet ⋅  increase ⋅ invisible decrease ⋅ work in continuous rounds

MATERIALS :                                                                                                                                                               ∗ Crochet hook : 3.00 mm
∗ Yarn : Main color of your choice, Purple, White, Black
∗ Yarn needle
∗ Stuffing material ( fiberfill )

FINISHED SIZE : about 10 cm height

GAUGE : not essential for this project

You can use any size of hook you want as long as your yarn choice is consistent with it.
Be careful to work tight stitches so as the stuffing doesn’t show through.
The bigger hook size you’ll choose, the bigger your amigurumi will be ! 🙂

ABBREVIATIONS :
R : round
MR : magic ring
st(s) : stitch(es)
sl st : slip stitch
sc : single crochet
inc : increase ( = single crochet 2 stitches in same sc)
dec : decrease ( = single crochet 2 stitches in front loops together )
BLO: back loops only
FO : Fasten off
*… , …* x… : repeat instructions between * * as many times as indicated
(… , …) : make the 2 different instructions in the same

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Please note this pattern will guide you through the steps of making the freaky bunnies basic shapes. You’ll find instructions for making the body, ears, arms and eyes, but feel free to play with the details (colors, number of members, embroidery, etc.) and create a new member of the crew !
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HEAD/BODY :
(using main color yarn)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : inc around (12)
R3 : *sc, inc* x6 (18)
R4 : *sc2, inc* x6 (24)
R5 : sc around (24)
R6 : *sc3, inc* x6 (30)
R7 : sc around (30)
R8 : *sc4, inc* x6 (36)
R9 -11 : sc around (36)
R12 : *sc5, inc* x6 (42)
R13 – 15 : sc around (42)
R16 : *sc6, inc* x6 (48)
R17 – 19 : sc around (48)
R20 : *sc6, dec* x6 (42)
R21 : *sc5, dec* x6 (36)
R22 : *sc4, dec* x6 (30)
R23 : *sc3, dec* x6 (24)
R 24 : *sc2, dec* x6 (18)
R 25 : *sc, dec* x6 (12)
R 26 : dec around (6)

FO, weave in ends.

EARS :
(make 2 using main color)

R1 : MR 4
R2 : *sc ,inc* x2 (6)
R3 : *sc2 ,inc* x2 (8)
R4 : *sc, inc* x4 (12)
R5 : sc around (12)
R6 : *sc4, dec* x2 (10)
R7 – 8 : sc around (10)
R9 : *sc3, dec* x2 (8)
R10 : *sc2, dec* x2 (6)

FO and keep a long tail for sewing.

ARMS :
(make 2 using main color)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : *inc* around (12)
R3 – 7 : sc around (12)
R8 : *sc2, dec* x3 (9) Stuff lightly.
R9 : *sc, dec* x3 (6)

FO, and sew closed.

EYES :
(make 2 using white yarn)

R1 : MR 6
R2 : *1sc ,inc* x3 (9)
R3 – 4 : sc around (9)

FO and keep a long tail for sewing.

EYELIDS :
(make 2 using purple yarn)

R1 : MR 4, ch 1, turn
R2 : inc around, ch 2, turn (8)
R3 : sc around (8)

FO and keep a long tail for sewing.

UNDER EYES SHADOWS :
(make 2 using the color of your choice)

Pull a loop and slst in any sc of the last row of the eye, then :
R1 : (sc, hdc), (dc,tr), (dc,hdc), slst

FO and weave in ends.

ASSEMBLY :

∗ EARS :
To make the inside of the ears, cut your shape in paper to create your pattern. When you’re happy with the size and shape, use it to cut out 2 pieces of felt and glue them in place.
Sew ears on top of the head.
∗ ARMS :
Sew arms on both sides of the body. They should be placed in the alignment of the ears.
∗ EYES :
Embroider pupil on eyes with black yarn (you can use a French Knot)
Stuff eyes lightly and sew them on head.
∗ NOSE :
Either embroider it, or cut a small triangled shape piece of felt. Glue it on the face between the eyes, slightly below the midline of the pupil.
∗ EXPRESSION :
Let your creativity speak for itself ! Use felt and embroidery to create your very own expressive bunny 😀

Rendez-vous sur Hellocoton !