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Crochet Amigurumi Owl

Owls, owls, owls... Everyone loves them. You can make them as gift for any little girl or boy, or even an adult. It can be attached to a keyring or a bag and can be made in any color. This project is perfect for beginners in amigurumi as it is simple but stylish and there is room for imagination.

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: I have used cotton - Drops Muskat
Hook size: 3mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: ss, sc, dc

Finished size: 9cm/3.5in height

Abbreviations:

ss - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

dc - double crochet

mc - magic circle

Notes:

- Different yarn weight may be used, simply use the recommended hook size as well.
- Round 2 to round 9 are increasing rounds, each round is increased with 6 st spread evenly.
- To make a smaller owl stop increasing the stitches in the round earlier (before round 9).

Pattern:

Starting with brown color (or any color you have chosen for the bottom part of the owl.Round 1: In magic circle make 6 st, finish with ss in the first st (you should have 6 stitches).

Round 2: ch1, sc in the same st, 2 sc in each st, ss at the end in the first st (12 stitches).

Round 3: ch1, sc in the same st, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*. Repeat * - * around, end with ss in the first st (18 stitches).

Round 4: ch1, sc in the same st, repeat * one sc in the each of the next 2 st, 2 sc in every 3rd st* till the end of the round, ss in the first st (24 stitches).

Round 5: ch 1, sc in the same st, repeat * one sc in each of the next 3 st, 2 sc in every 4rd st *, end with ss in the first st (30 stitches).

Round 6: ch 1, sc in the same st, repeat * one sc in each of the next 4 st, 2 sc in every 5th st *, end with ss in the first st (36 stitches).

Round 7: ch 1, sc in the same st, repeat * one sc in each of the next 5 st, 2 st in every 6th st *, end with ss in the first st (42 stitches).

Round 8: ch 1, sc in the same st, repeat * one sc in each of the next 6 st, 2 st in every 7th st *, end with ss in the first st (48 stitches).

Round 9: ch 1, sc in the same st, repeat * one sc in each of the next 7 st, 2 st in every 8th st *, end with ss in the first st (54 stitches).

Round 10-14: No more increases. Ch 1, sc in the same st, work 1 st in each st, ending with ss in the first st of the round.

Switch color to white and make 10 more rounds repeating the pattern in round 10-14 (sc in every single sc from the previous row, ending with ss in the first st).

Eyes:
With blue or any other color you have selected for the eyes make magic circle, chain 2 then 9 dc in the mc, ss in the second ch. Pull tight and form a circle.

Make a second eye. Choose small buttons and sew them to the eyes. Sew the eyes on the body.

Beak:
With yellow color (you can also use orange, red or some rose) chain 4, skip the ch near the hook and ss in the second ch from hook, hdc in the 3rd ch and dc in the 4th ch. That's all, the beak is ready. Sew the beak under the eyes.

Wings:

I used buttons in form of heart for wings to make the owl more fun and colorful.

I have cut yarn threads in different colors to form the owl ears. Simply add them with needle in both top ends and knot them.

You can add any other embellishment like buttons, threads etc.

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Marianna's Flower

This flower is specially designed to match this hat.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Not important for this project. The flower on the picture is made with DK yarn (very soft mix of bamboo, wool, acrillyc)
Hook size: Use the hook recommended for the yarn you are using

Stitches used: sc, hdc, dc, ss, ch, mc

Finished size: 3.5in (9cm) with DK yarn and 4mm hook

Abbreviations: This pattern uses US crochet terms, their matching UK terms can be found here

sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
ss - slip stitch
ch - chain
mc - magic circle

Pattern:

In MC ch 3 (count as first dc), work 11 more dc, end with ss in top of ch 3.

Next round is worked in front loops only. * Ch 4, ss in the next st *, repeat 11 more times. End with ss in the front loop of the first st.

This round is worked in back loops only. * Ch 8, ss in the next st *, repeat 11 more times. End with ss in the back loop of the first st. You should have 12 chains of 8.

Now work only in the ch8 spaces. Ss in the first ch 8 space. Work sc, hdc, 18 dc, hdc, sc in the chain 8 space. End with ss in the next chain. Repeat 11 more times for each of the next ch spaces.

That's all.

You may sew a button in the center.
And this is how the flower looks like on hat

The pattern for Hat Marianna

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Diamond Bracelet

Bracelets are not only fast and easy to make but they are nice addition to any garment when you choose the right colour(s).

This bracelet design will attract everyone's attention.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Super fine, 100% cotton
Hook size: 3mm (C or D) (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: ch, sc

Finished size: to fit woman hand

Colours used: green, white and grey

Note: Only chain and sc are used for this pattern.

Pattern:

First I have made a guirland of crochet squares.

Each square is made:
Ch 5, sc in second hook from st, sc till the end(4st). Turn.
Row 2-5: ch 1, sc in same st, sc till end (4 st). Turn.
First square is made.

If you did not end up with square you may adjust the pattern for the square:
- add or remove stitch from the starting chain
- add or remove a row of sc

Do not cut the yarn when you finish the square but continue with the next square (ch 5, then make a square), make 7 squares or less/more depending on the hand.

Join white and make a row of sc all around the bracelet. On the top corners make sc, ch, sc in the top st. End with ss in the first sc.

Join grey and make another round of sc around the bracelet, skip the corner sc down, on the top corners stitch make sc, ch 2, sc to make straight edges.

Before cutting the yarn ch 5-6 and end with ss at the first chain. It will be used as button hole. Sew small button at the other side of the bracelet.

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Colorful coasters and hotpads

Finally spring - time to clean up, reorder ... and why not completely renew the kitchen with new crocheted coasters, hotpads and dishcloths:)
I have just finished this beautiful kitchen set in different colours. It is a fast crochet project where you can use the scrap yarn you have from other projects.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: 100% cotton. You can use any yarn, however the cotton is the most suitable for the kitchen - it absorbs well and can be washed in washing machine on high temperature.
Hook size: 4mm/G or whatever is suitable for your yarn (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: ch, sc, ltc, reverse sc

Finished size: 10x10cm (4x4 in) for the coasters

Abbreviations:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

ltr - linked treble crochet

rsc - reverse sc

yo - yarn over

Notes:

The linked treble crochet(LTR) is very easy stitch. There is detailed photo tutorial below how to make it, you may also check this post "How to Make Linked Treble Crochet".

Reverse single crochet is also very easy - it is just single crochet stitch but from left to right, check the photos in the pattern on how to make it.

Colours used - one for the base solid square, white for the inner border and grey for the outer border.

Only solid squares:

Pattern:

Row 1:Ch 19, insert the hook in the second ch from hook and pull a loop, then do the same for the next 2 chains (4 loops on the hook). Now finish like a normal tr - yo, pull through two loops, yo, pull through two loops, yo and pull through the last two loops. First LTR st made.

Now for the next - insert the hook in the first horizontal loop of the ltr you just made and pull a loop, do the same for the second horizontal loop and pull another loop, next insert the hook in the next ch and pull a loop - 4 loops on the hook. Finish like normal tr - yo, pull through two loops, yo, pull through two loops, yo and pull through the last two loops. This is the second ltr, now make ltr till the end of the row (16 st). Turn.

Row 2:

This a row of sc st.

Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in the next st and in each st till the end of the row (16 st). Turn.

Row 3:

Ch 3, insert the hook in the second ch from hook and pull a loop, then insert the hook in the 3rd st from hook and pull a loop, insert the hook in the first st and pull a loop (4 loops on hook), finish like normal tr - yo, pull through two loops, yo, pull through two loops, yo and pull through the last two loops. First LTR st made.

Insert the hook in the first horizontal loop of the ltr and pull a loop, then insert it in the second loop and pull another loop, insert the hook in the next st and pull a loop (4 loops on the hook). Finish like normal tr. Make on ltr in every st till the end of the row (16 st). Turn.

Row 4, 6, 8: Repeat row 2.

Row 5, 7, 9: Repeat row 3.

Do not cut the yarn yet. Make a round of sc all around the square, then cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Join white.
Row 1 (white): Ch 1 and make a row of sc with white all around the square. Work *sc, ch, sc* in the edge stitch, sc in each other st. End with ss in the first ch.
Row 2 (white): Ch 1, make a second row of sc with white around the square. Work *sc, ch, ch, sc* in each of the 4 edges. Finish off with ss in the first ch. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Join grey.
Ch 1, sc in the same st. Now make a round of reverse sc - instead of going to left your next st is the stitch to the right ( this way ---------->).
At the edges make losely rsc, ch, ch, rsc. End with ss in the first chain.

That's all.

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Jeep

This crochet jeep will make every little boy(or even girl) happy. It is a nice addition to every hat or any toddler garment and takes only a small amount of yarn (if you have scrap yarn left from another project this is where to spend it).

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This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: The yarn does not matter for this project. I have used 100% cotton with hook in matching size
Hook size: 3mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, ss, mc

Finished size: around 3.5in wide (9 cm)

Colours used: whatever you want for the jeep body, I have used blue and dark blue. You will also need yellow, red and white for the lights and the windows. Black, beige and white are used for the wheels.

Note: You need to know how to change the colours in the middle of the row. It is not really hard - it just need some practice. The general rule is simple - before working the last stitch and when you have only 2 loops on the hook grab the new color with your hook, then pull it through the 2 loops to finish off the stitch. And the colour is now changed to the new one you need.

You may also decide to transfer the yarn from the same colour or use few small balls of yarn for each section and crochet with the same yarn ball when you turn the work and make the next row.

Pattern:

Row 1: Ch 21, sc in second st from hook, sc in each ch till the end (20 st). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in each st till end (20 st). Turn.

Row 3 and 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Repeat row 2 with dark blue.

Row 6: Repeat row 2 with blue.

Row 7: Repeat row 2 with dark blue.

Row 8 and 9: Repeat row 2 with blue.

Now the top part of the jeep. You will need here 2 small balls of white (or just transfer the white) and 3 blue (or again just transfer the blue). Do not cut the yarn between the different sections of white and blue but leave it free, make sure you don't twist it.

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, join white and work sc in the next 5 st, just before finishing the last of the 5 sc grab blue yarn and pull it through the last 2 loops of the 5th sc. Make one sc with blue then work sc with white in the next 5 st. Join blue and make 3 more sc with blue. Turn.

Row 11: Now you need to do the same but on the opposite side - start with blue sc in the first 3 st, then 5 sc with white, 1 sc with blue, 5 sc with white and finish with 2 sc in blue. Turn.

Row 12 and 14: Repeat row 10.

Row 13 and 15: Repeat row 11.

Row 16, 17 and 18: With blue ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in each st till end. Turn.

Make a row of sc with blue all around the jeep body.

Wheels:

Round 1: With white in mc ch 1, sc in the mc, make 7 more sc and join with a ss in the ch 1 (8 st)

Round 2: Join beige. Ch 1, sc in the same st, work 2 sc in each st, end with ss (16 st)

Round 3: Join black. Ch 1, sc in the same st, *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st*. Repeat * - * till the end of the round, end with ss (24 st).

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the same st, * 1 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st*. Repeat * - * till the end of the round, end with ss (32 st).

Make one more wheel and sew them on the jeep.

Rear wheel:

Ch 8, sc in the second st from hook, sc till end. Turn.

Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc till end. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Sew the wheel on the "back" of the jeep.

With yellow and red yarn sew some lights and that's all :)

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Police Car

This crocheted police car is a nice finishing touch to every project for little boys. It can be made for hats, vests, bags or any boy garment.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: 100% cotton
Hook size: 3mm or any suitable for the yarn (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, ss, mc, sc2tog

Finished size: 3in (8 cm) wide

Colors used: small amount white, blue, dark blue, black, yellow and red

Abbreviations:

sc - single crochet
ss - slip stitch
mc - magic circle
sc2tog - single crochet decrease

Pattern:

Row 1: With white ch 23, sc in second st from hook, sc in each ch till end (22 st), turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st till end (22 st), turn. Join blue.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st till end (22 st). Turn.

Row 4 and 5: Repeat row 3

Row 6: Join white again. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st till end. Turn.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in next st. Sc in each st till only 2 st left, sc2tog. Turn (20 st).

Row 8: Repeat row 7 (18 st).

Now make a round of sc with white around the "body" of the car.

It's time to make the upper part. Count 4 st from both sides and mark them with stitch markers, this is where the upper part will be attached.

Join white in one of the markers and ch 22, ss in the marker of the other side.

Turn the work and make a ss in the next st (in the inner st).

Now make one sc in each ch and finish with a ss in the st next to the first where the chain started (inside the top part again).

Now join yarn in the middle st of the top row (5-6th st if you count the stitches inside the top of the car). See the picture below. Ch 7 and join it in the middle of the cars top (around 11th st).

That's for the car body.

Wheels:

With white colour - in mc ch 1, sc in the mc, make 7 more sc, end with ss in ch1.
Join black - ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st (16 st).
Ch 1, sc in same st, repeat *sc, 2 sc* till end of the round, join the circle with ss.

Lights:
The front and back lights are simply sewn with yellow and red yarn.

Police lights on the top: with red ch 3, sc in second from st from hook, sc.
Join dark blue and ch 2, sc in second st from hook. Now sew it on top of the car.

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Mini Truck

This crocheted mini truck is a nice addition to any scarf, hat or garment for little boys or girls. It takes small amount of any scrap yarn and is fast to make. Only basic stitches are used.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: not important for this project, I used cotton yarn with 3 mm hook
Hook size: 3 mm (hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: sc, mc, sc2tog

Finished size: 2.5 in (6 cm) long

Pattern:

Truck:
With beige: Ch 16, sc in second st from hook, sc till end (15 st). Turn.

Row 2, 3, 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc till end (15 st). Turn.

Row 5: Join different colour (green). Ch 1, sc in same st, 1 sc in next 9 st. Turn.

Row 6 -12: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc till end. Turn.

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in next st, sc till 2 st left. sc2tog in last 2 st.

Join white in the other end of the beige row and make 1 sc in next 5 st. There should be 1 st left between the green and the white part. Turn.

Row 6 - 10 with white - ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 4 st. Turn.

Row 11: Ch1, sc in next st, sc in next 2 st, sc2tog in last two st.

Tires:
With white in mc ch 1, 6 sc in the magic circle, ss in ch1.
With dark brown or black: Ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in each st, ss in the ch1.
Make two tires and sew them to the truck body.

Sew lights with yellow and red/rose colour in front and back. Sew the front with the back part of the truck with another colour (brown).

That's it, now it is ready.

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Gorgeous Toddler Scarf

This gorgeous toddler scarf is made of basic stitches only but is fast to make and will attract everyone's attention. It can be made in any variation of colors or single color and any size (smaller or bigger), just check the notes in the pattern.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Yarn: Sport/DK or Worsted Weight Yarn - the yarn weight does not matter as long as you adapt the scarf width to the desired. I used acrylic yarn, the whole scarf took around 80 grams/2.82oz.

The yarn I used : ice yarn magic light, 100% acrylic, any other yarn (and weight) will do

Hook size: G/6 or 4.5mm(hook size conversion chart)

Stitches used: dc, sc, ch (for the scarf)

Finished size: 5.75in/15cm wide, 52in/132cm long

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Notes: This pattern is made from the center first to one side, then to the next side. If you want to make it in different colours you may switch the color every few rows. Each row starts with a chain of 3 which counts as dc.

Shell stitch: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same st

Pattern:

Ch 26 (or any multiple of 6 + 2)
Row 1: Sc in the back loop of the second ch from hook, sc in the back loop of each chain till the end (25 st). It is important to crochet in the 3rd /back loop of the starting chain.

Row 2: Ch 3, * skip 2 st, in the next st work shell stitch(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc - all in the same st), skip 2 st, 1dc in 3rd st*, repeat * - * till the end of the row, finish with dc in last st. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, * work shell st in the ch2 of the shell st of the previous row, then 1 dc in the dc st between the shells of the previous row st *, repeat * - * till the end of the row, finish with dc in the dc of the previous row. Turn.

Row 4 - 48: Repeat row 3.

Now work the other side of the scarf the same way. Join yarn in the starting chain, then make once row 2 and repeat row 3 till the scarf reaches the same size (48 rows).

You can make it wider by adding another multiple of 6 to the starting chain.

Small butterfly:

I have added a small butterfly at the bottom of the scarf by request of my daugther.

Butterfly body - with black ch 5, then sc in second st from hook and in each ch (4 st).
Join different colour - ch 3, in same st work tr, double, tr, then ch 3 and sc in the next st, now ch 2, dc, hdc, dc, ch 2 in next st.
Make the same on the opposite side.

That's all :)

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