Did a short scarf with buttons (or is it called a cowl?) for my holiday trip!
More Cupcake Amigurumis
My friend wanted to buy the mini-cupcakes from me to give her friends as Christmas gifts. I made 12 in total and managed to use different colors for each one :)
My next project is making a cowl for myself for my December holidays in California. Hope I am able to make it in time!
My next project is making a cowl for myself for my December holidays in California. Hope I am able to make it in time!
Cupcake Amigurumis for my Friends
Crocheted 3 mini cupcakes for my friends as early Christmas gifts. Luckily manage to make them in time for tomorrow's gathering :D Hope they will like them!
Hat for Myself
Crocheted a hat for myself for my upcoming holidays in Dec! :D Got the pattern from a crochet book I bought in Japan last year and bought the yarn at a discount in the same Japan store. Finally finished it after putting off for so long.
Wristlet Pattern (Free)
Sharing out the pattern for the wristlet I made for my friend today :)
This is a free pattern. Please do not take it and sell it elsewhere. Thanks!
Gauge:
chain of 5 is about 2cm long
Materials:
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
White yarn
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
White yarn
Purple yarn
Button
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc dec - single crochet decrease
dc - double crochet
ch - chain
ss - slip stitch
Special Stitch:
Crossed double crochet (cdc)
Skip 1 stitch, dc, dc on the skipped stitch
Note:
You can increase/decrease the number of stitches or rows to adjust the size of the wristlet.
Wristlet Body
With the white yarn,
Row 1: Ch 36 or any number of stitches until a suitable length is reached,turn
Row 2: dc from the 4th stitch until end of row, turn,
Row 3 - 4: ch 3, dc until end of row, turn,
(Working in rounds now)
Rnd 5: ch 3, dc all around, making 2 stitches at each of the corners of the rectangle, ss, turn (to work in reverse direction for next round). Make sure the number of stitches for the whole round is even number.
Rnd 6: ch 3, dc all around, ss, turn,
Rnd 7: change to purple yarn, ch 3, cdc all around, ss, turn,
Rnd 8: change to white yarn, ch 1, sc all around, ss turn,
Rnd 9: change to purple yarn, ch 3, cdc all around, ss, turn,
Rnd 10: change to white yarn, ch 3, dc all around, ss, turn,
Rnd 11- 17: ch 3, dc all around, ss, turn,
(Working back in rows now for the flap)
Row 18: ch 3, dc until end of row, ss, turn,
Row 19: ch 3, cdc until end of row, ss, turn,
Row 20: ch 3, dc until end of row, ss, turn,
Row 21 - 26: repeat row 19 & 20 (in order)
(now making the row with the eye for the button)
Row 22: ch 3, cdc for 8 times (or cdc until around the middle of the row), dc, ch 2, skip 2 stitches (or any number to fit the size of your button), dc, cdc until end of row, ss, turn,
Row 23: ch 3, dc until end of row, ss
With purple yarn,
sc, ch1 in all stitches around the border of the flap and the opening of the wristlet
Crochet Button
With purple yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Compare the circle to your button, it should cover the button, if not increase the circle (by adding 1 more sc with each sc inc for each round)
Rnd 4: (sc dec, sc) x 6 times (Note: the number of sc along with each sc dec should match those with the sc inc in reverse order)
Put in the button,
Rnd 5: (sc dec) x 6 times
Fasten off and sew the hole close
(You can refer to this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm1LkqoXtmg or google search on "crochet button" for more detailed instructions on making crocheted buttons)
Strap
Row 1: Ch until a desired length and join ends to make a circle
Rnd 2: sc all around, ss, turn
Rnd 3: change to purple yarn, ch 1, sc all around, ss, turn
Sew button to wristlet
You can also choose to sew a lining inside the wristlet
Tried my best to explain the pattern. Hope it is useful to you!
Green Pig Crochet Pattern (Free)
Sharing out my pattern for the green pig from angry birds today!
This is a free pattern. Please do not take it and sell it elsewhere. Thanks!
Materials:
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
Green yarn
White yarn
Black yarn
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc dec - single crochet decrease
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
Green yarn
White yarn
Black yarn
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc dec - single crochet decrease
3sc inc - 3 sc in the same stitch
ss - slip stitch
ch - chain
ss - slip stitch
ch - chain
Body
With green yarn,
With green yarn,
Row 1: Ch 5 (5)
Rnd 2: 3sc inc into the 2nd chain, 2 sc, 3sc inc (make a turning at the middle sc), 2 sc (10)
Rnd 3: sc inc x 3 times, 2 sc, sc inc x 3 times, 2 sc (16)
Rnd 4: (sc inc, sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc inc, sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (22)
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc inc, 2 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (28)
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc inc, 3 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (34)
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc inc, 4 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (40)
Rnd 8: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc inc, 5 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (46)
Rnd 9 - Rnd 14: sc all around
Rnd 15: (sc inc, 6 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc inc, 6 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (52)
Rnd 16: (sc dec, 6 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc dec, 6 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (46)
Rnd 17: (sc dec, 5 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc dec, 5 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (40)
Rnd 18: (sc dec, 4 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc dec, 4 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (34)
Rnd 19: (sc dec, 3 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc dec, 3 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (28)
Rnd 20: (sc dec, 2 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc dec, 2 sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (22)
*put in the stuffing
Rnd 21: (sc dec, sc) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc dec, sc) x 3 times, 2 sc (16)
Rnd 22: (sc dec) x 3 times, 2 sc, (sc dec) x 3 times, 2 sc (10)
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Nose
With green yarn,
Rnd 1: 5sc into magic ring (5)
Rnd 2: sc inc x 5 times (10)
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 4 times, ss (14)
Rnd 4: sc all around in back loops only (14)
Rnd 5: sc all around (14)
Rnd 6: ss, 2 dc in front loop, ss (4)
Fasten off
Nostrils
Big (left nostril)
With black yarn,
Ch 2, ss, make a knot
Small (right nostril)
Ch 1, ss
Sew the nostrils to the nose
Eyes
(Make 2)With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring, ss (4)
(Make 2)With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring, ss (4)
Fasten off
With black yarn
Make a knot and sew to the white portion. Note that the "eyeballs" should be off-centre on the eye.
With black yarn
Make a knot and sew to the white portion. Note that the "eyeballs" should be off-centre on the eye.
Ears
(Make 4)
With green yarn,
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring, ss (4)
With black yarn,
ch1, fasten off
Sew the black part of the ear to one of the green pieces. Sew another green piece to the back of the "ear" (This is to cover the black stitching at the back of the ear so that it also looks nice from the back). Repeat for the other ear.
Put some stuffing into the nose and sew the nose to the body. Note that the nose should be near the bottom of the body.
Sew the eyes to the body. Note that the eyeballs should be facing away from each other.
Sew the eyebrows.
Have fun with the pattern! ^^
Knitted Pocket for t-shirt
Finished a knitted pocket for the guy's t-shirt today. Had some trouble with the sewing by hand.. think I need more practice :/
Pink Booties for Friend's Baby
Made a pair of pink booties for a friend's baby due in Sept.. modified a little from the pattern I bought in etsy as I was using a thinner yarn. Luckily it turned out fine! :D
Green Pig from Angry Birds Amigurumi
Finally finished making the green pig from Angry Birds for another friend's birthday! Whew luckily I managed to make it in time :D
Wristlet for Friend's Birthday
Finally finished making a small wristlet for a friend's birthday! Spent quite a long time sewing the lining and zip by hand. Hope that she will like the present! :D
Red Angry Bird Crochet Pattern (Free)
Finally found time to share out my red angry bird pattern :D
This is a free pattern. Please do not take it and sell it elsewhere. Thanks!
Materials:
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
Red yarn
White yarn
Yellow yarn
Black yarn
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc dec - single crochet decrease
ss - slip stitch
ch - chain
Body
With red yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 4: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 8 - Rnd 17 (10 rnds): sc all around
Rnd 18: (sc dec, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 19: (sc dec, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 20: (sc dec, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 21: (sc dec, 2 sc) x 6 times
*Put in the stuffing
Rnd 22: (sc dec, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 23: (sc dec) x 6 times
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Stomach
With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 4: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 6 times
Fasten off
Beak
With yellow yarn,
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc inc, sc) x 2 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 2 times
Rnd 4: sc all around
Eyebrow
(Make 2)
With black yarn,
Row 1: Ch 7, turn
Row 2: sc (from 2nd stitch), sc, ss, ss
Fasten off
Eyes
(Make 2)
With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
With black yarn
ch1, fasten off and sew to the white circle
Hair (the 2 strands of hair on the head)
Long Hair
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring
Rnd 2 - 4 (3 rnds): sc all around
Fasten off
Short Hair
This is a free pattern. Please do not take it and sell it elsewhere. Thanks!
Materials:
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
Red yarn
White yarn
Yellow yarn
Black yarn
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc dec - single crochet decrease
ss - slip stitch
ch - chain
Body
With red yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 4: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 8 - Rnd 17 (10 rnds): sc all around
Rnd 18: (sc dec, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 19: (sc dec, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 20: (sc dec, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 21: (sc dec, 2 sc) x 6 times
*Put in the stuffing
Rnd 22: (sc dec, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 23: (sc dec) x 6 times
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Stomach
With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 4: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 6 times
Fasten off
Beak
With yellow yarn,
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc inc, sc) x 2 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 2 times
Rnd 4: sc all around
Eyebrow
(Make 2)
With black yarn,
Row 1: Ch 7, turn
Row 2: sc (from 2nd stitch), sc, ss, ss
Fasten off
Eyes
(Make 2)
With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
With black yarn
ch1, fasten off and sew to the white circle
Hair (the 2 strands of hair on the head)
Long Hair
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring
Rnd 2 - 4 (3 rnds): sc all around
Fasten off
Short Hair
Rnd 1: 4sc into magic ring
Rnd 2 - 3 (2 rnds): sc all around
Fasten off
Sew the stomach to the body, note that the stomach should only cover about 1/3 of the "face" area so that there will be enough space for the beak, eyes and eyebrow
Sew the beak to the body
Sew the eyes to the body
Sew the eyebrows to the body
Use black yarn to sew an outline for the eyes
Sew the hairs to the head, note that the longer hair should be around the middle of the top of the head
Hope you had fun making the bird! :D
Despicable Me Minion Crochet Pattern (Free)
(Note: I have updated the pattern. You can find it here. Do compare the patterns and see which one is better for you. :] )
Decided to share out my Despicable Me Minion crochet pattern and finally found time to write it here =D
This is a free pattern. Please do not take it and sell it elsewhere. Thanks!
Materials:
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
Yellow yarn
Blue yarn
Grey yarn
White yarn
Black yarn
Light yellow/beige thread
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc dec - single crochet decrease
ss - slip stitch
ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
Head & Body
With yellow yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 4: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 8 - Rnd 23 (16 rnds): sc all around
*Note: Sew the hair around halfway making the 16 rounds
Rnd 24: (sc dec, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 25: (sc dec, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 26: (sc dec, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 27: (sc dec, 2 sc) x 6 times
*Put in the stuffing
Rnd 28: (sc dec, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 29: (sc dec) x 6 times
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Arms
(Make 2)
With yellow yarn
Rnd 1: 4 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc inc, sc) x 2
Rnd 3 - Rnd 12 (10 rnds): sc all around
Gloves
(Make 2)
With black yarn,
Rnd 1: 4 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc inc, sc) x 2
Rnd 3 - Rnd 4 ( 2 rnds): sc all around
Rnd 5: sc inc all around
Fasten off
*If making thumb,
with black yarn,
Attach to any stitch between first row and 2nd row from the open end of the hands and ch 2
Stick the closed end of the arms into the gloves and sew them together
Overalls
Body of Overalls
With blue yarn,
Overalls legs
(Make 2)
With blue yarn,
Row/Rnd 1: ch 8 and ss to make a ring
Rnd 2: sc all around in outside loops only
Rnd 3: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 4 times
Overalls Pocket
With blue yarn,
Row 1: ch 5, turn
Row 2: sc into 2nd stitch, hdc, hdc, sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: 4 sc, ch 1, turn,
Row 3: 4 sc
Fasten off
Overalls Pocket Logo
With black yarn,
5 sc into magic ring, ss, fasten off
With blue yarn,
sew the logo pattern (looks like a diamond G) onto the black circle
Sew the logo onto the pocket
Boots:
(Make 2)
With black yarn,
ch 4, begin rnd 1 with 2nd stitch
Rnd 1: 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch (make a turning here), 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch
Rnd 2: 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch
Rnd 3 (in back loops only): 3 sc, dec, dec, 6 sc
Rnd 4: 2 sc, dec, dec, 3 sc, ss
Fasten off
Stuff the boots and sew it to the legs
Sew the legs to the bottom of the overalls
Sew the straps onto the overalls
At the parts where the straps is attached to the overalls, use a little black yarn to make a small line (to make it like there is a black button there)
Sew the overalls onto the body
Sew the arms onto the body
Eyes
(Make 2)
With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc all around
ss and fasten off
With black yarn,
ch1, fasten off and sew to the white circle
With grey yarn,
Rnd 1: ss into each of the white stitch
Rnd 2: sc all around
Sew the 2 eyes together side by side
Strap of goggles
With black yarn ch 34
*Note: it is more accurate to place the eyes on the body and measure the length of black strap needed
Sew the strap of goggles onto the eyes and sew the eyes onto the body
Sew the mouth with a beige/light yellow thread
Hope you enjoyed the pattern! ^^
Decided to share out my Despicable Me Minion crochet pattern and finally found time to write it here =D
This is a free pattern. Please do not take it and sell it elsewhere. Thanks!
Materials:
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
Yellow yarn
Blue yarn
Grey yarn
White yarn
Black yarn
Light yellow/beige thread
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
sc inc - single crochet increase
sc dec - single crochet decrease
ss - slip stitch
ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
Head & Body
With yellow yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 4: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 8 - Rnd 23 (16 rnds): sc all around
*Note: Sew the hair around halfway making the 16 rounds
Rnd 24: (sc dec, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 25: (sc dec, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 26: (sc dec, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 27: (sc dec, 2 sc) x 6 times
*Put in the stuffing
Rnd 28: (sc dec, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 29: (sc dec) x 6 times
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Arms
(Make 2)
With yellow yarn
Rnd 1: 4 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc inc, sc) x 2
Rnd 3 - Rnd 12 (10 rnds): sc all around
Gloves
(Make 2)
With black yarn,
Rnd 1: 4 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc inc, sc) x 2
Rnd 3 - Rnd 4 ( 2 rnds): sc all around
Rnd 5: sc inc all around
Fasten off
*If making thumb,
with black yarn,
Attach to any stitch between first row and 2nd row from the open end of the hands and ch 2
Stick the closed end of the arms into the gloves and sew them together
Overalls
Body of Overalls
With blue yarn,
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times
Rnd 3: (sc inc, sc) x 6 times
Rnd 4: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 5: (sc inc, 3 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 6: (sc inc, 4 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 7: (sc inc, 5 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 8: (sc inc, 6 sc) x 6 times
Rnd 9 - Rnd 12 (4 rnds): sc all around
*Note: working in rows now
Row 13 - Row 16: 12 sc, ch 1, turn
Fasten off
Count 12 stitches from one end of the overall flap (made from the 4 rows above), start on the 13th stitch:
Row 13 - Row 16:12 sc, ch 1, turn
Fasten off
Overall Straps
(Make 2)
With blue yarn,
Row 1: ch 17
Row 2: sc from 2nd stitch until end
*Note: you can attempt to make a better estimate of the length of the straps by placing the overalls and the straps onto the yellow body
Overalls legs
(Make 2)
With blue yarn,
Row/Rnd 1: ch 8 and ss to make a ring
Rnd 2: sc all around in outside loops only
Rnd 3: (sc inc, 2 sc) x 4 times
Overalls Pocket
With blue yarn,
Row 1: ch 5, turn
Row 2: sc into 2nd stitch, hdc, hdc, sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: 4 sc, ch 1, turn,
Row 3: 4 sc
Fasten off
Overalls Pocket Logo
With black yarn,
5 sc into magic ring, ss, fasten off
With blue yarn,
sew the logo pattern (looks like a diamond G) onto the black circle
Sew the logo onto the pocket
Boots:
(Make 2)
With black yarn,
ch 4, begin rnd 1 with 2nd stitch
Rnd 1: 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch (make a turning here), 1 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch
Rnd 2: 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch
Rnd 3 (in back loops only): 3 sc, dec, dec, 6 sc
Rnd 4: 2 sc, dec, dec, 3 sc, ss
Fasten off
Stuff the boots and sew it to the legs
Sew the legs to the bottom of the overalls
Sew the straps onto the overalls
At the parts where the straps is attached to the overalls, use a little black yarn to make a small line (to make it like there is a black button there)
Sew the overalls onto the body
Sew the arms onto the body
Eyes
(Make 2)
With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: sc inc all around
ss and fasten off
With black yarn,
ch1, fasten off and sew to the white circle
With grey yarn,
Rnd 1: ss into each of the white stitch
Rnd 2: sc all around
Sew the 2 eyes together side by side
Strap of goggles
With black yarn ch 34
*Note: it is more accurate to place the eyes on the body and measure the length of black strap needed
Sew the strap of goggles onto the eyes and sew the eyes onto the body
Sew the mouth with a beige/light yellow thread
Hope you enjoyed the pattern! ^^
