MORE FREE AMIGURUMI PATTERNS TO LOVE!

It seems I am as addicted to reading all about amigurumi and searching for free patterns as I am to actually crocheting the delightful little critters! In my quest to find the absolute cutest free patterns, you know...the ones that make you say "omg, I have to make that!!" I spend hours upon hours combing websites and blogs looking for them. I ran across a few adorable ones that I have put on my "Amigurumi to Crochet" list which will take me until I'm at least 80 years old to finish. Today I ran across these "Funky Pigs" at the Premier Yarns website. Get the free pattern here.

The Funky Pigs – Flora, Dottie and Lionel

Designs by Michele Wilcox

I think they are just too cute and huggable, and I love the way they all have different, yet matching outfits. And speaking of toooo cute, look at this little amigurumi lamb:

This little guy is a definate future project for me. I found the pattern for him here:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=155762.0

Something about those little eyes! I was able to find some of these glass eyes at my local Hobby Lobby. I think they are beautiful and I can't wait to use them in a project.

If you're unable to find them at your local craft store, you can also order them here: http://www.suncatchereyes.net/

And while you're there check out their section of free patterns! They have some very cute ones. Take a look at a few of them:

Very nice!

Well, time for me to grab hook & yarn and get my daily dose of crochet fun!

As always, thanks for visiting. And until next time....happy hooking!

CROCHET CUTIES!!

My amigurumi crocheted critters collection is growing by the day! Take a look at these little ones I was able to whip up over the weekend!

I'm including the free patterns because I know many of you will fall in love with these little cuties like I did!!
My bunny is finally finished (she was my 2nd project) and I think she is very sweet! I got the pattern for her here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60480A.html

My safety lock eyes had not arrived in the mail yet, so I crocheted her eyes on, as well as giving her an embroidered mouth.

I've found that each project seems to get a little easier. The hardest part of amigurumi crochet in my opinion, is trying to figure out what to crochet next! They are all just so adorable. Not to mention quick and easy to complete!

When I finished the bunny
I started on my little turtle,
"Sheldon" as I call him.
(Yes I'm naming them now.
I'm getting very attached to the little guys!) The pattern for the Turtle can be found here:
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Crocheting/Cuddly-Crochet-Creatures-Turtle.html

There aren't any assembly instructions on the pattern site, however I was able to assemble him without too much trouble by looking at the photo on the pattern.
Here's another picture so you can judge his size:

CUTE!!!

I'm off to cook dinner, then settle myself with yarn and hook in front of the t.v. to spend a relaxing evening creating!

Until next time....happy hooking!

My New Camera

I went to bed with such a sense of accomplishment last night because I nearly finished another (my 2nd) amigurumi project. This time a floppy eared bunny! I wished so much that I had a digital camera so I could post 'in progress' pictures of him/her. I tried with my cell phone camera...at least 7 pictures which were either too blurry, too small, too dark or too light. This morning I got up and headed straight to Walmart and got a camera (cheap but sufficient)....and it's PINK even! So I spent the whole afternoon figuring it out and taking pictures of everything from my long haired Chihuahua's..... (Allie

& Shortie) aka My Girl's!!

My Bed......... my wrought iron Corset..& my "Wallies" (which I am addicted to BTW!)

and needless to say I got nothing done on my little amigurumi bunny =(

He/she is laying in pieces waiting to be assembled. But it was fun and now I'll be able to post pictures when I do finish "it".

I did manage to find some more free patterns to add to my "To Do" list and thought I would share :)

This little bee is so cute!

Crochet Baby Bee

Designed by Michele Wilcox.

Bee measures 6” tall.

RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 Skein each 324 Bright

Yellow A, 312 Black B, and 311 White C.

Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5].

Split-lock stitch marker; yarn needle, stuffing; 2 small black

dome buttons; small amount red Pearl cotton.

GAUGE: 16 sc = 4”; 20 rnds = 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 each of next 2 sc, yarn

over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE: Work in continuous rounds of sc without joining

unless otherwise indicated. Place a marker in first stitch of

round and move up each round.

HEAD AND BODY: Begin at top of head with A, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around – 12 sc.

Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc.

Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 24 sc.

Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6times – 30 sc.

Rnds 6-12: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 13: [Dec] 15 times – 15 sc.

Neck-Rnd 14: [Sc in next 3 sc, dec] 3 times – 12 sc.

Body-Rnd 15: [Inc] 12 times – 24 sc.

Rnds 16 and 17: Sc in each sc around. Cut A. Stuff Head.

Rnds 18-21: With B, sc in each sc around. Cut B.

Rnds 22-24: With A, sc in each sc around.

Rnd 25: Dec] 12 times – 12 sc.

Rnd 26: [Dec] 6 times – 6 sc. Fasten off. Finish stuffing.

Weave yarn tail through remaining 6 sc, draw up firmly to

gather; fasten securely.

WING (Make 2): With C, ch 7.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, hdc in next

2 ch, dc in next ch, 6 dc in last ch; working on opposite

side of ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last 2 ch;

turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next

st, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last 2

sts; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, slip st in each st around. Fasten off.

Sew in place on back of bee.

LEG (Make 6): With B, ch 7; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip

st in last 5 ch. Fasten off.

Sew in place.

FEELERS (Make 2): With B, ch 10; slip st in 2nd ch from

hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.

Sew in place.

Sew button eyes in place or embroider black French knot

eyes. Embroider red smile.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, C = color A, B, C; ch = chain;

dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet;

mm = millimeters; rnd = round; sc = single crochet;

st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as

indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of

times specified.

I really love this little guy too!

Little Crochet Giraffe

Designed by Michele Wilcox.

Giraffe measures 8” tall.

RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 Skein each

320 Cornmeal A, 321 Gold B, 256 Carrot C, 312 Black D.

Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5].

Split-lock stitch marker; yarn needle, stuffing; two 3/8”

buttons for eyes.

GAUGE: 16 sc = 4”; 20 rnds = 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 each of next 2 sc, yarn

over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE: Work in continuous rounds of sc without joining

unless otherwise indicated. Place a marker in first stitch of

round and move up each round.

HEAD AND BODY: Begin at top of head with A, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around – 12 sc.

Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc.

Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 24 sc.

Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6times – 30 sc.

Rnds 6-12: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 13: [Dec] 15 times – 15 sc.

Neck-Rnd 14: [Sc in next 3 sc, dec] 3 times – 12 sc.

Rnd 15: Sc in each sc around. Stuff head.

Rnd 16: [Sc in next 5 sc, inc] twice – 14 sc.

Rnd 17: [Sc in next 6 sc, inc] twice – 16 sc.

Rnd 18: [Sc in next 7 sc, inc] twice – 18 sc.

Rnds 19 and 20: Sc in each sc around.

Body-Rnd 21: [Sc in next 2 sc, inc] 6 times – 24 sc.

Rnds 22-30: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 31: [Dec] 12 times – 12 sc.

Rnd 32: [Dec] 6 times – 6 sc. Fasten off. Finish stuffing.

Weave yarn tail through remaining 6 sc, draw up firmly to

gather; fasten securely.

LEG (Make 4): With A, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: [Sc in next sc, inc] 3 times – 9 sc.

Rnds 3-10: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off.

Stuff. Sew in place.

HORN (Make 2): With C, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: [Sc in next 2 sc, inc] twice – 8 sc.

Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 4: Working in back lps on this rnd only, [dec] 4 times

– 4 sc.

Rnd 5: Slip st in each sc around. Fasten off.

Do not stuff. Sew in place.

EAR (Make 2): With A, ch 2.

Row 1: 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook; turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, [inc] 6 times; turn – 12 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sc, [inc] twice, sc in last 5 sc – 14

sc. Fasten off.

Fold ear in half at ends of rows and sew in place.

SNOUT: With A, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: [Sc in next 2 sc, inc] twice – 8 sc.

Rnd 3: [Sc in next 3 sc, inc] twice – 10 sc.

Rnd 4: [Sc in next 4 sc, inc] twice – 12 sc. Fasten off.

Stuff lightly and sew in place. Embroider straight sts nose

and mouth with D. Sew eyes in place.

MANE: With C, ch 15.

Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in next ch, [ch 3,

slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, slip st in next ch

of beginning ch] 12 times. Fasten off.

Sew to center back of head.

TAIL: With A, ch 7; slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each

ch across. Fasten off.

End of Tail: With C, [ch 6, slip st in 6th ch from hook] 5

times. Fasten off.

Weave yarn tail through slip st section; draw up tightly to

gather; fasten securely. Sew to end of tail.

SPOTS (Make 10): With B, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a slip st in first

sc. Fasten off.

Sew one spot on each side of face for cheeks. Scatter

remaining spots around front and back of body.

ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, etc. = color A, B, etc.; ch = chain;

mm = millimeters; rnd = round; sc = single crochet;

st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as

indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of

times specified.

Well I'm off to work on my little bunny, hopefully I'll be posting pictures of him/her tomorrow all finished and adorable!

Until then...happy hooking!