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Can you believe another month has passed by? Time really flies when having fun!! ...and how could you not have fun when spending time creating beautiful things, like this cute Hippo Safety Blanket! Today's design is the last project worked with the amazingly soft and velvety Cover Story yarn by LION BRAND YARN! Here below you can find the previous two designs - Cat and Dino Safety Blanket - super cozy and safe loveys to wrap your bundles of joy in!! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures, schematics and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! MATERIALS: · Lion Brand® COVER STORY® (Art. #533) #254H Waverly 1 ball (A) · Lion Brand® Chenille Appeal Yarn® (Art. #941) #102AL Rose Dawn 1 ball (B) ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: size F (3.75 mm) and size K/L (7 mm) crochet hooks; Fiberfill stuffing; 2 plastic safety eyes, 12mm diameter SIZE: About 21 (Head to Tail) x 20 (Leg to Leg) in. (53 x 51 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: beg = begin(ninig) ch = chain hdc = half double crochet rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) dc3tog (dc 3 sts together) SKILL LEVEL: Easy Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Blanket With A and bigger hook. Row 1: work 33 chains, 2 dc in 3rd chain from the hook, *1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 2 dc in the next ch – 31 sts; Turn. Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st– 31 sts; Turn. Rows 3 - 13: rep Row 2 Fasten off, and wave in ends. Head With A and bigger hook, Rnd 1: Ch 7, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 4 chs, 4 sc into the next ch; working along opposite side of beg ch-7, 1 sc in each of the next 4 chs, 2 sc into the last ch – 16 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts – 24 sc. Rnd 3: 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the each of next st 6 sts, *2 sc, 1 sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice, 1 sc in the each of next st 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st – 32 sc. Rnds 4 - 6: 1 sc in each st around ­– 32 sc. Rnd 7: *2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 8: *2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 18 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 9: working in front loop, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, 2 sc in each one of the next 6 sts – 24 sc. Rnd 10: working in both loops, *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 30 sc. Rnd 11: *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 36 sc. Rnd 12: 1 sc in each st around ­– 36 sc. Insert plastic safety eyes on Head between Rnds 10 and 11, about 5 sts apart (on the side we worked the increases in rnd 9). Rnd 13: *4 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 30 sc. Rnd 14: 1 sc in each st around ­– 30 sc. Rnd 15: *3 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 16: *1 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 17: sc2tog around – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Keep the extra strand of yarn for sewing Head to Blanket. Ears (make two) With B and smaller hook Row 1: Ch 4, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next ch, (1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc) in next ch; working along opposite side of beg ch-4, 1 sc in each of the next 2 chs – 10 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Ears to Head between Rnds 14 and 15, about 7 sts apart. Nostrils (make 2) With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring. Row 1: work 6 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Nostrils to Head between Rnds 4 and 5, about 7 sts apart. With B, embroider horizontal Mouth line. With B, embroider Eyebrows between Rnds 12 and 13, 5 sts apart. With A, sew Head to the upper side of Blanket. Legs (make 4) With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 3: working in back loop, 1 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 4: working in both loops, 1 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 12 sc. Rnd 6: *1 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 8 sc; stuff Legs lightly. Bring edges of last rnd together, matching 4 sts along each side. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 sc in the next 4 sts – 4 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Legs to Blanket. Nails (make 12) With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring. Row 1: work 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 6 sts. Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts – 8 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew Nails to Legs. With B, sew 3 Nails to each Leg. With A, sew front Legs to upper sides of Blanket and back Legs to lower side of Blanket. Tail With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 4 sc in ring – 4 sc. Rnd 2: *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * twice – 6 sc. Rnds 3 - 4: 1 sc in each st around – 6 sc. Cut 12 [approximately 8” (20 cm) long] strands of B yarn. Tie one side with a knot. Thread the 12 strands into a yarn needle. Insert needle into the tail and pull it out from the center of the magic ring. Do not stuff the Tail. Bring edges of last rnd together, matching 3 sts along each side. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 sc in the next 3 sts – 3 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Tail to back of Blanket between Rows 2 and 3. Trim the strands of B yarn at desired length. I can't wait to see your version of my HIPPO SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

I know my friends, it's only Tuesday, and the way to the weekend seems still too long... ...but don't worry, I've designed something for you that I'm sure is going to brighten up your day - here's my cute THIAGO the PARROT!! With its bright colors and his big smiling eyes, this crocheted Parrot is just too fun not to make, don't you think? No to mention the size of the finished amigurumi...just perfect for your kids to play with or just hug and cuddle! Unlike most of the designs I share here on my blog, this project is most suitable for INTERMEDIATE crocheters. The Beak and the Feet sections especially are a bit more complex to make. So, if you are a new-by or feel visual help is needed, I strongly suggest you to head over my Etsy page to get the complete version of the pattern!!! Thiago is worked with the gorgeous and super soft Lion Brand Pound of Love. Choose your favorite colors and create your very own Thiago the Parrot! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 90 step-by-step pictures, diagrams, sketches and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Lion Brand POUND OF LOVE - worsted weight yarn (4) in #173AB Waterfall 1 ball (A) #100 White 1 ball (B) #135N Pumpkin Pie 1 ball (C) #132Z Pumpkin Spice 1 ball (D) #104Q Pink Salt 1 ball (E) MATERIALS: E/3.5 mm crochet hook, poly filling, yarn needle, black cotton thread ABBREVIATIONS: beg = begin(ninig) ch = chain hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 3: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 4: * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc. Rnd 5: * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 40 sc. Rnd 6: * sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 48 sc. Rnd 7: sc in each st around – 48 sc. Rnd 8: * sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 54 sc. Rnd 9: sc in each st around – 54 sc. Rnd 10: sc in next 16 sts, switch to B, sc in next 10 sts, switch back to A, sc in next 28 sts – 54 sc. Rnd 11: sc in next 15 sts, switch to B, sc in next 12 sts, switch back to A, sc in next 27 sts – 54 sc. Rnd 12: sc in next 14 sts, switch to B, sc in next 14 sts, switch back to A, sc in next 26 sts – 54 sc. Rnd 13: sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, switch to B, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, switch back to A, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, * sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 60 sc. Rnd 14: sc in next 15 sts, switch to B, sc in next 16 sts, switch back to A, sc in next 29 sts – 60 sc. Rnds 15 - 19: rep Rnd 14 – 60 sc. Rnds 20 - 30: working with A only, sc in next 60 sts – 60 sc. Rnd 31: * sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 54 sc. Rnd 32: * sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 48 sc. Rnd 33: * sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 42 sc. Rnd 34: working in back loop, * sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 36 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 35: * sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 30 sc. Rnd 36: * sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around – 20 sc. Rnd 37: sc2tog around – 10 sc. Rnd 38: sc2tog around – 5 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Beak Upper Beak With C make a magic ring. Row 1: work 6 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 6 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; Turn – 10 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 4 sts – 12 sc. Row 4: 1 sc in each st along – 12 sc. Row 5: 2sctog, 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog – 10 sc. Row 6: sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 3 chs, 1 sl st into 1st ch, dc in the next st, hdc in next st, sl st in next st, sc in next 2 sts– 14 sts. Fasten off. Lower Beak With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 3: * sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 20 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around – 20 sc. Do not fasten off. Place Upper Beak on top of Lower Beak, so that ends of rows of Upper Beak match the first 12 sts of last rnd of Lower Beak. Insert hook into end of Row 6 of Upper Beak, place dropped loop from Lower Beak on hook and draw loop through, ch 1; insert hook into end of same row of Upper Beak then into first st of Lower Beak, and work a single crochet (sc); continue working through both thicknesses, sc in end of next 11 rows of Upper Beak and next 11 sts of last rnd of Lower Beak; leave last 8 sts of Lower Beak unworked. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Beak to Body between rnds 11 and 18. With black embroidery floss, embroider Eyes between rnds 12 and 15 (two stitches wide and 2 sts high). Feathers Feather I With D, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 4: * 1 sc in next 4 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 10 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 8 sc. Rnd 6: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 6 sc. Row 7: Flatten last rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in next 3 sts – 3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Feather to Body. Feather II With D, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 14 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around – 14 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 5 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 12 sc. Rnd 6: * 1 sc in next 4 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 10 sc. Rnd 7: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 8 sc. Rnd 8: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 6 sc. Row 9: Flatten last rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in next 3 sts – 3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Feather to Body. Feather III With D, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 6 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 14 sc. Rnd 6: * 1 sc in next 5 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 12 sc. Rnd 7: * 1 sc in next 4 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 10 sc. Rnd 8: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, st2tog; rep from * v – 8 sc. Rnd 9: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, st2tog; rep from * twice – 6 sc. Row 10: Flatten last rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in next 3 sts – 3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Feather to Body. With D, sew Feathers I between rnds 4 and 5. With D, sew Feathers II between rnds 3 and 4. With D, sew Feathers III between rnds 2 and 3. Feet (make two) With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 4: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 20 sc. Do not fasten off. Flatten the crocheted piece. Toe I With C Rnd 1: 1 sc in the next 4 sts, keep working by inserting hook into st 18 (facing the outside of the crocheted piece) of rnd 4, sc into the same st, sc in each of the next 2 sts – 7 sc. Rnd 2: 1 sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog – 6 sc. Rnds 3 - 4: sc in each st around; do not stuff – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Toe II With C Rnd 1: insert hook into st 5 of rnd 4, draw up a loop and sc into the same st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, keep working by inserting hook into st 15 (facing the outside of the crocheted piece) of rnd 4, sc into the same st, sc in each of the next 2 sts – 7 sc. Rnd 2: 1 sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog – 6 sc. Rnds 3 - 5: sc in each st around; do not stuff – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Toe III With C Rnd 1: insert hook into st 9 of rnd 4, draw up a loop and sc into the same st, sc in each of the next 5 sts– 6 sc. Rnds 2 - 4: sc in each st around; do not stuff – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Toe IV With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnds 2 - 4: sc in each st around – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. With C, sew Toe IV to Foot, between rnds 1 and 3. With C, sew Feet to bottom of Body. Wings (make two) Left Wing With D, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 6 sts (7), 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 18 sc. Rnds 6 and 7: sc in each st around – 18 sc. Row 8: Flatten the last rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in next 9 sts; Turn – 9 sc. Row 9: Ch1, 3 chs, sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 4 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 4 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 5 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 5 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 6 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 6 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 7 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 7 chs, 1 sl st in same st – 9 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Wing to Body. Right Wing With D, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 18 sc. Rnds 6 and 7: sc in each st around – 18 sc. Row 8: Flatten last rnd and crochet through both layers, 1 sc in next 9 sts; Turn – 9 sc. Row 9: Ch1, 7 chs, sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 7 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 6 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 6 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 5 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 5 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 4 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 4 chs, 1 sl st in same st, sl st in next st, 3 chs, 1 sl st in same st – 9 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Wing to Body. TAIL With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: sc in each st around – 6 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 9 sc. Rnd 4: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 12 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 15 sc. Rnd 6: * 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 18 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long strand for sewing Tail to Body between rnds 27 and 32. Stuff Tail. Cheeks (make two) With E, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew Cheek to Body between rnds 15 and 19. I can't wait to see your version of my THIAGO THE PARROT! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my friends! Here we are for our weekly appointment and a brand new crochet project! How did you like working with the super velvety chenille Cover Story Yarn? Did you fall in love with its softness as well? If you enjoyed creating the Dino Blanket, I'm sure you'll have a great time stitching up this super cute Cat lovey! Isn't it just adorable? The little details, as the pads on the paws, the inner ears and the nose are worked with a thinner chenille yarn...and the result is just great! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! MATERIALS: · Lion Brand® COVER STORY® (Art. #533) #232K Domino 1 ball (A) · Lion Brand® Chenille Appeal Yarn® (Art. #941) #102AL Rose Dawn 1 ball (B) ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: size F (3.75 mm) and size K/L (7 mm) crochet hooks; Fiberfill stuffing; 2 plastic safety eyes, 12mm diameter SIZE: About 26 (Head to Tail) x 19 (Leg to Leg) in. (66 x 48 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: beg = begin(ninig) ch = chain hdc = half double crochet rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) dc3tog (dc 3 sts together) SKILL LEVEL: Easy Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Blanket With A and bigger hook. Row 1: work 33 chains, 2 dc in 3rd chain from the hook, *1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 2 dc in the next ch – 31 sts; Turn. Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st– 31 sts; Turn. Rows 3 - 13: rep Row 2 Fasten off, and wave in ends. Head With A and bigger hook, Rnd 1: work 12 dc in ring – 12 dc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 24 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * around – 32 sc. Rnds 4 - 7: 1 sc in each st around ­– 32 sc. Insert plastic safety eyes on Head between Rnds 5 and 6, about 8 sts apart. Rnd 8: *3 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * around – 40 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 9: sc2tog around – 20 sc. Rnd 10: sc2tog around – 10 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Keep the extra strand of yarn for sewing Head to Blanket. Nose With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring. Row 1: work 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 2 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts; Turn – 4 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – 6 sc. Row 4: 1 sc in each st along – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Nose to Head. With B, embroider vertical Mouth line below Nose, between Rnds 6 and 9. Ears (make 2) With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Row 1: work 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 2 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts; Turn – 4 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Ears to Head. Inner Ears (make 2) With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring. Row 1: work 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 2 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts; Turn – 4 sc. Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – 6 sc. Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st; Turn – 8 sc. Row 5: 1 sc in each st along – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Inner Ears to Ears. Sew Ears to Head between Rnds 1 and 3. With B, embroider Eyebrows between Rnds 3 and 4, 5 sts apart. With A, sew Head to the upper side of Blanket. Legs (make 4) With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: *3 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 10 sc. Rnds 3 - 4: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc. Rnd 5: sc2tog around – 5 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Legs toBlanket. Do not stuff Legs. Big Pads (make 4) With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew Pads to Legs. Small Pads (make 12) With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew Pads to Legs. With A, sew Legs to corners of the Blanket. Front Legs with Pads facing upward, Back Legs with Pads facing downward. Tail With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring – 6 sc. Rnds 2 - 16: 1 sc in each st around – 6 sc. Do not stuff Tail. Bring edges of last rnd together, matching 3 sts along each side. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 sc in the next 3 sts – 3 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Tail to Blanket Rows 3 and 4. I can't wait to see your version of my CAT SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my friends! March has started and it's time to have some fun with another beautiful yarn from Lion Brand Yarn Company! For today's project I decided to revisit an old design of mine - Camille the Bunny. I reworked the bunny, improving little things here and there, adjusting proportions and make Camille look even cuter! The gorgeous and super soft Lion Brand Pound of Love works up nicely, and the ball size makes it just right to stitch up big projects like blankets and afghans. The free pattern you'll find below includes the instructions to crochet the bunny' body. If you'd like to complete the look creating the adorable turquoise dress, head over my Etsy page to find the complete version of the pattern. ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures, diagrams and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Lion Brand POUND OF LOVE - worsted weight yarn (4) in #141R Quartz 1 ball (A), #173AB Waterfall 1 ball (B), #150U Oxford Grey 1 ball (C) MATERIALS: E 3.5 mm crochet hook, 10mm black plastic safety eyes, poly filling, yarn needle. ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), fasten off (F/O), skip (sk), increase (inc), decrease (dec) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). HEAD With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 18 sc. Rnd 4: * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 5: * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 30 sc. Rnd 6: * sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 36 sc. Rnd 7: sc in each st around – 36 sc. Rnd 8: * sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 42 sc. Rnd 9: * sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 48 sc. Rnds 10 - 13: 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc. Rnd 14: 1 sc in the next 20 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 28 sts – 76 sc. Rnd 15: 1 sc in each st around – 76 sc. Rnd 16: 1 sc in the next 20 sts, * sc2tog, 1 sc in next 12 sts; rep from * 4 times – 72 sc. Rnd 17: 1 sc in the next 20 sts, * sc2tog, 1 sc in next 23 sts; rep from * twice, sc2tog – 69 sc. Rnd 18: 1 sc in the next 20 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in next 45 sts, sc2tog – 67 sc. Rnd 19: 1 sc in the next 20 sts, sc2tog, * 1 sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog; rep from * 5 times – 61 sc. Rnd 20: 1 sc in the next 59 sts, sc2tog – 60 sc. Rnd 21: 1 sc in each st around – 60 sc. Rnd 22: * 1 sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog; rep from * 6 times – 54 sc. Insert plastic safety eyes on front of Head (on the side with the 28 increases) between Rnds 11 and 12, about 9 sts apart. Rnd 23: * 1 sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog; rep from * twice, * 1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * 6 times – 46 sc. Rnd 24: 1 sc in each st around – 46 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 25: 1 sc in the next 16 sts, * 1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * 6 times – 40 sc. Rnd 26: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * 8 times – 32 sc. Rnd 27: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * 8 times – 24 sc. Rnd 28: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * 6 times – 18 sc. Fasten off. NOSE With C make a magic ring. Row 1: work 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts – 4 sc. Row 2: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st – 6 sc. Do not fasten off; start to work in rnd. Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in next st (corner st), sc in next st, 2 sc in gap between 2 scs of row 1 (corner st), 1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st (corner st), 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 sc in next st (corner st), join to 1st st with a sl st – 15 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Nose to Head between rnds 12 and 18. With C, embroider mouth line between rnds 17 and 23. With C, embroider eyebrows on face between rnds 6 and 10, approximately 7 sts apart. LEGS AND BODY Leg I With A Rnd 1: Ch 8, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 5 chs, 3 sc in the last ch; working along opposite side of beg ch-8, 1 sc in next 5 chs; join with sl st in first sc – 16 sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts; join with sl st in first sc – 22 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, * 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, * 1 sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * 3 times, sc in next 5 sts; join with sl st in first sc – 28 sc. Rnd 4: Ch 1, * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * 3 times, sc in next 5 sts; join with sl st in first sc – 34 sc. Rnds 5 - 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc – 34 sc. Rnd 8: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 14 sts, * 1 sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * 6 times, 1 sc in the next 2 sts; join with sl st in first sc – 28 sc. Rnd 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, * 1 sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * twice, 1 sc in the next 8 sts, 4 sc2tog,1 sc in next 3 sts; join with sl st in first sc – 22 sc. Rnd 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 13 sts, 4 sc2tog, sc in next st; join with sl st in first sc – 18 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc2tog ,1 sc in the next 8 sts, sc2tog, 1 sc in next 6 sts; join with sl st in first sc – 16 sc. Rnds 12 - 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc – 16 sc. Rnd 22: Ch 1, * 1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice; join with sl st in first sc – 18 sc. Rnds 23 and 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc – 18 sc. Rnd 25: Ch 1, * 1 sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice; join with sl st in first sc – 20 sc. Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc – 20 sc. Fasten off. Leg II Work same as Leg I, work 3 sc more at the end of rnd 26. Do not fasten off. Join Legs Rnd 27: Ch 2 (for space between legs), insert hook in st # 14th of last rnd of Leg I and draw up a loop, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 19 st; working in back bumps of chains between legs, 1 sc in next 2 chs; working in sts of Leg II, sc in first st following chain between legs, sc in next 19 sts; working in chains between legs, 1 sc in next 2 chs – 44 sts. Do not fasten off. Body Rnds 28 - 34: sc in each st around – 44 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 35: * 1 sc in next 20 sts, sc2tog; rep from * twice – 42 sc. Rnds 36 and 37: sc in each st around – 42 sc. Rnd 38: * 1 sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 36 sc. Rnds 39 - 44: sc in each st around – 36 sc. Rnd 45: * 1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 30 sc. Rnds 46 and 47: sc in each st around – 30 sc. Rnd 48: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnds 49 and 50: sc in each st around – 24 sc. Rnd 51: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 18 sc. Rnds 52 - 54: sc in each st around – 18 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Body to Head. EARS (make two) With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 14 sc. Rnd 4: * 1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 16 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 18 sc. Rnd 6: * 1 sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 20 sc. Rnd 7: * 1 sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 22 sc. Rnd 8: * 1 sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 24 sc. Rnds 9 - 12: sc in each st around – 24 sc. Rnd 13: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, st2tog; rep from * around – 18 sc. Rnd 14: sc in each st around – 18 sc. Rnd 15: * 1 sc in next st, st2tog; rep from * around – 12 sc. Rnds 16 - 18: sc in each st around – 12 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Ear to Head. With A, sew an Ear to each side of Head, between Rnds 3 and 9. With D, embroider curves along outer edges of safety eyes for whites of eyes. With E, embroider curves along upper outer edges of safety eyes for black of eyes. Arms (make two) With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnds 4 - 6: sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 7: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 12 sc. Rnd 8: * sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from * around – 8 sc. Rnds 9 - 23: sc in each st around – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Arms to Body. Stuff arm lightly. With A, sew an Arm to each side of Body, between Rnds 48 and 49. TAIL With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 12 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long strand for sewing Tail to Body. Stuff Tail. With C, sew Tail to back of Body, between Rnds 33 and 37. I can't wait to see your version of my CAMILLE THE BUNNY! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

When it comes to create kids friendly items, choosing a super soft, cozy and warm yarn is key!...as for this fun Dino Safety Blanket that I designed for my friends at Lion Brand Yarn! They introduce me to Cover Story, a super bulky chenille yarn, with a rich, velvety texture, that comes in a range of many beautiful colors! I had so much fun designing this cute blanket. The wavy pattern is so fast to work and it goes perfectly with the dinosaur theme, don't you think? The face details and the spikes are worked with bulky yarn. The spikes are crocheted with a smaller hook to create a tighter look. ...so will you give this project a try? I promise, you will fall in love with the softness and cuteness of this small blanket! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 60 step-by-step pictures and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! MATERIALS: · Lion Brand® COVER STORY® (Art. #533) – #114B Lincoln 247-H 1 ball (A) · Lion Brand® crochet hook size J-10 (6 mm), K/L (7 mm) · LION BRAND large-eyed blunt needle ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Bulky yarn in Red 1 ball (B); Bulky yarn in Black 1 ball (C); Fiberfill stuffing; 2 plastic safety eyes, 12mm diameter SIZE: About 22 x 18 in. (56 x 46 cm) tall ABBREVIATIONS: beg = begin(ninig) ch = chain hdc = half double crochet rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) dc3tog (dc 3 sts together) SKILL LEVEL: Easy Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Blanket With A and bigger hook. Row 1: work 33 chains, 2 dc in 3rd chain from the hook, *1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 2 dc in the next ch – 31 sts; Turn. Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st– 31 sts; Turn. Rows 3 - 13: rep Row 2 Fasten off, and wave in ends. Head With A and bigger hook. Row 1: work 8 chains, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 6 chs – 7 sc; Turn. Row 2: Ch1, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts­ – Turn. Rows 3 - 5: rep Row 2 – 7 sc. Start working in rounds. Rnd 1: 1 sc in each st around, 2 sc in each corner st ­– 24 sc. Rnds 2 - 7: 1 sc in each st around – 24 sc. Insert plastic safety eyes on sides of Head between Rnds 6 and 7, about 11 sts apart. Rnd 8: *1 sc in each of the next 2 st, sc2tog; rep from * around – 18 sc. Finish stuffing piece. Rnd 9: *1 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 12 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Keep the extra strand of yarn for sewing Head to Blanket. Nostrils (make 2) With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 3 sc in ring; do not close the ring – 3 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Nostrils to Head. With A, sew Nostrils to Head between Rnds 1 and 2, about 5 sts apart. With C, embroider Mouth and Eyebrows. Legs (make 4) With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: *3 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 10 sc. Rnds 3 - 4: 1 sc in each st around. Rnd 5: *3 sc, sc2tog; rep from * twice – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew Legs to Blanket. Do not stuff Legs. With A, sew Legs to corners of the Blanket. Tail With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 4 sc in ring – 4 sc. Rnd 2: *1 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 6 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 8 sc. Rnd 4: *3 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 10 sc. Rnd 5: *4 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 12 sc. Rnd 6: *5 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 14 sc. Do not stuff Tail. Bring edges of last rnd together, matching 7 sts along each side. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 sc in the next 2 sts, 1 sl st in each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc in the next 2 sts – 7 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Tail to lower side of the Blanket. Spikes (make 7) With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: *3 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 10 sc. Rnd 3: *4 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 12 sc. Rnd 4: 1 sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Spikes to Head and Blanket. Do not stuff Spikes. With B, sew 2 Spikes to Head. With A, sew Head to the upper side of Blanket. I can't wait to see your version of my DINO SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my friends! Are you ready to create a super cute butterfly? I promise you'll have a lot of fun working this project! It may be Ava's happy face, or her fun little arms, or her beautiful wings, but this project really brings a smile to my face! I crocheted Ava the Butterfly with the warm and soft Lion Brand Wool Ease. This easy to work yarn comes in so many beautiful colors! Choose your own color palette, or check the material list below to see what are the colors I worked the butterfly with! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 60 step-by-step pictures and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! MATERIALS: · Lion Brand® WOOL EASE® (Art. #620) – #140 Rose Heather 1 ball (A); #024 Oatmeal 1 ball (B); #114B Denim 1 ball (C) · Lion Brand® crochet hook size F (3.75 mm) · LION BRAND large-eyed blunt needle ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Crochet hook size 1.25 mm; Black Cotton Thread; Fiberfill stuffing SIZE: About 7 in. (18 cm) tall ABBREVIATIONS: beg = begin(ninig) ch = chain dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) SKILL LEVEL: Easy Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). BODY With A and the bigger hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 4: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc. Rnds 5 - 10: sc in each st around. Rnd 11: * 2 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 12: * 1 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 13: With B, working in front loop, * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 14: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 30 sc. Rnds 15 - 18: sc in each st around. Rnd 19: * 1 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 20 sc. Rnd 20: * 3 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 21: With A, working in front loop, * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 22: * 5 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 28 sc. Rnds 23 - 25: sc in each st around. Rnd 26: * 2 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 21 sc. Rnd 27: * 1 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 14 sc. Rnd 28: With B, working in front loop, * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 21 sc. Rnds 29 - 31: sc in each st around. Rnd 32: * 1 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 14 sc. Rnd 33: 2 sc tog rep around – 7 sc. Rnd 34: With A, working in front loop, 2 sc in each st around – 14 sc. Rnds 35 - 36: sc in each st around. Rnd 37: 2 sc tog rep around – 7 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. WINGS (make two) With the bigger hook. Panel I Rnd 1: With C, Ch 8, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 2 chs, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch; working along opposite side of beg ch-8, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 chs; join with sl st in first sc – 20 sts. Rnd 2: With B, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts – 26 sts. Rnd 3: With C, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, 1 hdc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts – 32 sts. Start working in back-and-forth rows. Row 1: With C, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 st, 1 hdc inc in the next st, 2 dc in each of next 3 st; Turn – 16 sts Row 2: With A, Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 5 sts, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; Turn – 17 sts. Row 3: With C, Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 st, 1 dc in each of next 3 st, 2 dc in next st; Turn – 18 sts. Row 4: With A, Ch 2, dc 2 tog, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts; Turn – 17 sts. Row 5: With C, Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 st, 1 dc in each of next 2 st, dc 2 tog – 16 sts. Fasten off. Panel II Rnd 1: With C, Ch 8, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 2 chs, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc and 1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 4 dc in next ch; working along opposite side of beg ch-8, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc and 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 3 chs; join with sl st in first sc – 20 sts. Rnd 2: With B, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts – 26 sts. Rnd 3: With C, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, 1 hdc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 9 sts; Turn – 32 sts. Start working in back-and-forth rows. Row 1: Facing the back of the wing, With C, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 st, 1 hdc inc in the next st, 2 dc in each of next 3 st; Turn – 16 sts. Row 2: With A, Ch 2, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 5 sts, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts; Turn – 17 sts. Row 3: With C, Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 st, 1 dc in each of next 3 st, 2 dc in next st; Turn – 18 sts. Row 4: With A, Ch 2, dc 2 tog, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts; Turn – 17 sts. Row 5: With C, Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 10 sts, 1 hdc in each of next 3 st, 1 dc in each of next 2 st, dc 2 tog – 16 sts. Do not fasten off. Line up edges of Panels I and II, and sl st around through both layers. Fasten off. With C, sew Wings to the back of Body, between Rnds 12 and 19, 6 sts apart. With Black Cotton Thread, embroider Eyes between Rnds 5 and 8, 4 sts apart. With Black Cotton Thread, embroider 2 Arms between Rnds 14 and 19, and 2 Arms between Rnds 21 and 26. ANTENNAE (make 2) With Black Cotton Thread and the smaller hook. Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring. Close the ring and work 8 chs. Fasten off and leave a strand of thread to sew the antennae to Head between Rnd 1 and Rnd 2. Weave in ends. I can't wait to see your version of my AVA THE BUTTERFLY! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Valentine's Day my crafty friends...and welcome back to my blog! We often hear saying "Love you to the moon and back" to express the strong affection for another person. Well today I want to take You to the Moon, with this fun crochet design - a colorful Spaceship! If your kid loves and dreams about the outer space, you really cannot go wrong with this project! I crocheted the spaceship with the warm and soft Lion Brand Wool Ease. This easy to work yarn comes in so many beautiful colors! Choose your own color palette, or check the material list below to see what are the colors I worked the spaceship with! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! MATERIALS · Lion Brand® WOOL EASE® (Art. #620) #114B Denim 1 ball (A) #140 Rose Heather 1 ball (B) #087 Arrowwood 1 ball (C) #099 Fisherman 1 ball (D) · Lion Brand® crochet hook size F (3.75 mm) ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Fiberfill stuffing ABBREVIATIONS: beg = begin(ninig); ch = chain; hdc = half double crochet; rep = repeat; rnd(s) = round(s); sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es) SKILL LEVEL: Easy Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Spaceship With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16. Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around. Rnd 5: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc. Rnd 6: sc in each st around. Rnd 7: With B, working in back loop, sc in each st around. Rnd 8: sc in each st around. Rnd 9: * 7 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 36 sc. Rnds 10 - 11: sc in each st around. Rnd 12: * 8 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 40 sc. Rnd 13: sc in each st around. Rnd 14: * 9 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 44 sc. Rnd 15: sc in each st around. Rnd 16: * 10 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 48 sc. Rnds 17 - 19: sc in each st around. Rnd 20: * 11 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 52 sc. Rnds 21 - 26: sc in each st around. Rnd 27: * 11 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 48 sc. Rnd 28: sc in each st around. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 29: working in back loop only, * 4 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 40 sc. Rnd 30: * 3 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 32 sc. Rnd 31: * 2 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 32: * 1 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 33: 2 sc tog rep around – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Join Bottom Part Rnd 29 b: With A, insert hook in the front loop of any st of Rnd 28 of Spaceship and draw up a loop, ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 2 sc in the next st, *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around – 72 sts. Rnds 30 b – 32 b: sc in each st around – 72 sts. Rnd 33 b: *1 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 48 sts. Rnd 34 b: 2 sc tog around – 24 sts. Rnd 35 b: *2 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 18 sts. Rnd 36 b: *1 sc, 2 sc tog; rep from * around – 12 sts. Stuff the bottom part. Rnd 37 b: 2 sc tog around – 6 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Windows (make two) Rnd 1: With D, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc – 6 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st, 3 hdc in next st, 2 sc in each of the next 2 st, 3 hdc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st­ – 14. Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc, *1 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st – 20 sc. Rnd 4: 3 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc, 6 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc, 3 sc ­– 24. Rnd 5: With A, 5 sc, 2 sc inc in each of the next 2 sts, 10 sc, 2 sc inc in each of the next 2 sts, 5 sc – 28 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the Windows to the Spaceship. With A, sew Windows to the Spaceship, between Rnds 12 and 23, one on each side. Circles (make 12) With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in ring; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn. With C, sew the Circles to the Spaceship, on the sides of the Windows between Rnds 10 and 14, 16 and 19, 21 and 25. Three on each side of the windows. Wings (make two) Panel I Row 1: With A, Ch 4, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 2 chs; Turn – 3 sts. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the last st; Turn – 4 sts. Rnd 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st along; Turn Rnd 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc into the last st; Turn – 5 sts. Rnd 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st along; Turn Rnd 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 tog; Turn – 4 sts. Rnd 7: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st along; Turn Rnd 8: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 tog; Turn – 3 sts. Rnd 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st along; Turn Rnd 10: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 1 sts, 2 tog; Turn – 2 sts. Rnd 11: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st along; Turn Rnd 12: Ch 1, 2 tog; Turn – 1 sts. Fasten off Panel II Work same as Panel I but do not fasten off. Place the two panels on top of each other matching the edges and crochet around through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the wing to the Spaceship. With A, sew the Wings to the Spaceship, between Rnds 11 and 24. Engine Nozzles (make three) With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16. Rnd 3: working in the back loop, 1 sc in each st around. Rnds 4 - 5: sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the Nozzles to the Spaceship. With C, sew Engine Nozzles (front loop of Rnd 2) to the bottom part of the Spaceship. I can't wait to see your version of my SPACESHIP! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my friends! Let me introduce you to the cutest crocheted robot...her name is Pixie!! I had so much fun designing today's project. I enjoyed combining different shapes, colors and patterns to create something fun and unique. I crocheted the robot with the warm and soft Lion Brand Wool Ease. This easy to work yarn comes in so many beautiful colors! So, what do you think of this project? Will you give it a try?! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 50 step-by-step pictures and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Lion Brand Wool Ease - worsted weight yarn (4) in arrowwood, denim, fisherman, oxford grey, black and cranberry MATERIALS: F 3.75 mm crochet hooks, 10 mm black plastic safety eyes, poly filling, yarn needle. ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O), skip (sk), increase (inc), decrease (dec) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Robot's Body With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 4: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc. Rnd 5: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 40 sc. Rnd 6: * 4 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 48 sc. Rnd 7: sc in each st around. Rnd 8: * 5 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 56 sc. Rnds 9 - 10: sc in each st around. Rnd 11: * 6 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 64 sc. Rnds 12 - 13: sc in each st around. Rnd 14: With B, working in front loop only, sc in each st around. Rnd 15: With C, insert hook in the back loop of any st of Rnd 13, sc in each st around. Rnds 16 - 18: sc in each st around. Rnd 19: With C, 1 sc in each of next 24 sts, with D, 1 sc in each of next 16 sts, with C, 1 sc in each of next 24 sts - 64 sc Rnds 20 - 22: rep Rnd 19. Rnds 23 - 25: With C, sc in each st around. Rnd 26: With C, 1 sc in each of next 24 sts, with A, 1 sc in each of next 8 sts, with C, 1 sc in each of next 32 sts - 64 sc Rnds 27 - 31: rep Rnd 26. Rnds 32 - 33: With C, sc in each st around. Insert plastic safety eyes on front of Head between Rnds 10 and 13, about 9 sts apart. Rnd 34: working in back loop only, * 6 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 56 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 35: * 5 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 48 sc. Rnd 36: * 4 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 40 sc. Rnd 37: * 3 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 32 sc. Rnd 38: * 2 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 39: * 1 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 16 sc. Rnd 40: 2sctog rep around –8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With D, embroider curves along outer edges of safety eyes for whites of eyes. With F, embroider lines along uppers edges of safety eyes. With black thread, embroider graphs into white section of Robot body. With black thread, embroider a V shaped Mouth, between Rnds 9 and 14, 5 sts in length. With B, create the border of Display (white section) with the Back Stitch embroidery technique. Knobs (make two) With B/E, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 10 sc in ring. Rnd 2: working in back loop only, sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff while sewing to Robot between Rnds 25 and 29, 30 and 33. With A, create the border of Flap (gray section) with the Back Stitch embroidery technique. With F, embroider Flap’s Hinges and Handle. Antennae (make two) With E, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring. Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 9 sc. Rnd 4: sc in each st around. Rnd 5: 1 sc in the next st, sc2tog rep 4 times – 5 sc. Rnds 6 - 7: With A, sc in each st around. Rnd 8: 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st – 7 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing the antennae between Rnds 4 and 7. Legs (make two) With B, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16. Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 4: working in back loop only, sc in each st around. Rnds 5 - 6: sc in each st around. Rnd 7: working in back loop only, * 1 sc, sc2tog; rep from * around – 16 sc. Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnd 8: With D, working in front loop only, sc in each st around. Rnd 9: sc in each st around. Rnd 10: With B, sc in each st around. Rnd 11: sc in each st around. Rnd 12: With D, sc in each st around. Rnd 13: sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With D, sew the Legs to the bottom of Robot. Arms (make two) With B, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: work 5 sc in ring. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 10 sc. Rnd 3: working in the back loop, 1 sc in each st around. Rnd 4: sc in each st around. Rnd 5: With D, sc in each st around. Rnd 6: sc in each st around. Rnd 7: With B sc in each st around. Rnd 8: sc in each st around; start stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete. Rnds 9 - 16: rep Rnds 5 - 8. Rnd 17: With D, sc in each st around. Rnd 18: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * twice – 8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With D, sew the Arms to the sides of Robot, between Rnds 18 and 20. wisteria – G-6 4 mm hook I can't wait to see your version of my PIXIE THE ROBOT! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my friends! What about making this Tuesday even sweeter with a super delicious and fun free crochet project? Who doesn't love the smell of fresh baked fruit pies? ...so, crochet along with me and make a Cherry and a Raspberry Pies with the super soft Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick and Quick yarn! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with many step-by-step pictures, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick and Quick - super bulky yarn (6) in Cider, Dark Cherry, Wisteria MATERIALS: F 3.75 mm crochet hooks, poly filling, yarn needle. ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), back loop only (BLO), bobble stitch (bo), fasten off (F/O), skip (sk), increase (inc), decrease (dec) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). CHERRY PIE CRUST (cider) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: sc even (40) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 8: working in BLO, (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnd 9: sc even (56) Rnd 10: working in FLO, sc even (56); fasten off, cut, and hide the yarn. cherry pie top (dark cherry) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: [(1 sc inc in one st), (1 sc, 1 bo in the next st)] rep 4 times (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (1 bo, 1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: (3 sc, 1 bo, 1 sc) rep around (48) Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnd 8: (1 bo, 6 sc) rep around (56); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the last rnd to the back loop of rnd #9 of the crust. Stuff the pie while sewing. Place Top on Crust, matching the sts of last rnd of Top and free back loops of Rnd 9 of Crust. With long tail still attached to Top, sew sts of last rnd to free back loops of Rnd 9 of Crust. Stuff Pie before completing seam. Weave in ends. RASPBERRY PIE CRUST (cider) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: sc even (40) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 8: working in BLO, (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnds 9 - 10: sc even (56) Rnd 11: working in FLO, [(1 sc, 1 hdc in one st), (1 hdc, 1 sc in one st), 1 sl st, 1 sl st] rep around (84); fasten off, cut, and hide the yarn. RASPBERRY PIE TOP (wisteria) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew this last round to the back loop of rnd #10 of the crust. Stuff the pie while sewing. LATTICE STRIPS (CIDER) LONG (make 2) Leaving a long beg tail, ch 18. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. SHORT (make 4) Leaving a long beg tail, ch 15. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. wisteria – G-6 4 mm hook I can't wait to see your version of my FRUIT PIES! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my crafty friends! The super bulky Re-Spun Thick and Quick yarn by Lion Brand Yarn is perfect to work large size project in just no time...like today's free pattern – a sweet Goose named Carla! The Head, the Body and the Feet of the goose are worked in one single piece. Only the Beak is worked separately and then sewn to the body. If you want to add a romantic touch to this already adorable project, have fun creating the beanie and the collar in the delicate Wisteria color! Perfect as a home decor to add to any rooms, it can also work as door stopper - just add some heavy filling like rice or plastic beads! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 30 step-by-step pictures, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick and Quick - super bulky yarn (6) in Cider, Pumice Stone, Wisteria MATERIALS: G/H 4.5 mm and G-6 4 mm crochet hooks, two 10 mm black plastic safety eyes, poly filling, yarn needle ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O), skip (sk), increase (inc), decrease (dec) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). BODY (pumice stone & cider – 4.5 mm hook) Rnd 1: starting off with pumice stone - 8 sc in a magic ring (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 - 9: sc even (24) Rnd 10: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18) Rnds 11 - 13: sc even (18); insert the plastic safety eyes between rnds #6-7, approximately 10 sts apart Rnd 14: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 15: 24 sc, close the round and crochet 13 chs (24, 13 chs) Rnd 16: 1 sc inc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 11 sc, sk 1 st, 22 sc, sk 1 st, 11 sc, 1 sc inc into the last st (48) Rnd 17: 1 sc inc, 46 sc, 1 sc inc (50) Rnd 18: 1 sc inc, 48 sc, 1 sc inc (52) Rnd 19: 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 46 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (56) Rnd 20: 17 sc, 1 sc inc, 6 sc, 1 sc inc, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 5 sc, 1 sc inc, 17 sc (61) Rnd 21: 29 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 29 sc (63) Rnd 22: 31 sc, 1 sc inc, 31 sc (64) Rnd 23: 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 54 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec (60) Rnd 24: sc even (60) Rnd 25: (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (54) Rnd 26: 1 sc dec, 50 sc, 1 sc dec (52) Rnd 27: 1 sc dec, 21 sc, 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec, 21 sc, 1 sc dec (48) Rnd 28: sc even (48); start stuffing Rnd 29: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 30: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 31: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 32: switch to cider - working in FLO, sc even (24) Rnds 33 - 34: working in both loops now, sc even (24); finish stuffing Rnd 35: working in BLO, (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 36: working in both loops now, sc dec around (8); fasten off, cut the yarn and wave in end. BEAK (cider – 4.5 mm hook) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 3: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 4: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (12) Rnd 5: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (16); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the beak onto the head between rnds # 5-12. Stuff the beak while sewing. COLLAR (wisteria – 4 mm hook) Row 1: leave a long strand of yarn at the beginning of your work, 36 chs, 1 sl st into the 9th ch from the hook, (5 ch, sk 2 chs and work 1 sl st into the next one) rep 9 times (10 ch-spaces); turn Rnd 2: (6 chs, 1 sl st into the ch-space) rep 10 times, 6 chs, 1 sl st into ch #30 of the foundation chain (11 ch-spaces); fasten off and leave a strand of yarn. Wrap the collar around the goose’s neck and make and tie a knot with the extra strands of yarn. Trim the yarn lengths. BEANIE (wisteria – 4 mm hook) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: working in BLO, sc even (24) Rnd 5 - 7: sc even (24) Rnd 8: working in FLO, 5 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc, (1 dc inc, 1 dc) rep twice, (1 dc, 1 dc inc) rep twice, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc, 5 sc (30) Rnd 9: 4 sc, 1 sc inc, (1 hdc, 1 hdc inc) rep twice, (2 dc, 1 dc inc) rep twice, (1 dc inc, 2 dc) rep twice, (1 hdc inc, 1 hdc) rep twice, 1 sc inc, 4 sc (40) Rnd 10: 12 sc, (3 hdc, 1 hdc inc) rep twice, (1 hdc inc, 3 hdc) rep twice, 12 sc (44); fasten off, cut, and hide the yarn. Place the hat on the head. Cut a log strand of yarn to tie the hat around the goose’s neck. wisteria – G-6 4 mm hook I can't wait to see your version of CARLA THE GOOSE! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my fellow crafters! Are you all ready for a new exciting project? Today's design is definitely one of my favorites among the latest projects I've worked on. When asked to work with Re-Spun Thick and Quick yarn by Lion Brand, I immediately noticed and fell in love with the vintage vibes of the colors. This classic look inspired me to create these absolutely adorable emergency vehicles - a police and a firefighter cars. Super easy to make and customize, it's a quick project, perfect as baby shower gift! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 60 step-by-step pictures, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick and Quick - super bulky yarn (6) in Pumice Stone, Spruce, Raven and Dark Cherry MATERIALS: 4.5 mm crochet hook; poly filling; yarn needle ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr); chain (ch); stitch (st); slip stitch (sl st); single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc); back loop only (BLO); fasten off (F/O); increase (inc); decrease (dec) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). POLICE CAR Body (spruce, pumice stone) Rnd 1: starting off with spruce - (2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch) in a magic ring (8, 4 chs) Rnd 2: {2 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space]} rep 4 times (16, 4 ch-spaces) Rnd 3: 3 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space], {4 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space]} rep 3 times, 1 sc (24, 4 ch-spaces) Rnd 4: switch to pumice stone - 4 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 6 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 2 sc (30) Rnds 5 - 6: rep rnd # 4 (30) Rnd 7: switch back to spruce - 4 sc, (1 sc and 1 hdc) into the next st, [working in FLO, 1 hdc, 5 hdc inc, 1 hdc], (1 hdc and 1 dc) into the next st, 6 sc, (1 sc and 1 hdc) into the next st, [working in FLO, 1 hdc, 5 hdc inc, 1 hdc], (1 hdc and 1 dc) into the next st, 2 sc (44) Rnd 8: 6 sc, 2 hdc inc, 8 hdc, 2 hdc inc, 10 sc, 2 hdc inc, 8 hdc, 2 hdc inc, 4 sc (52) Rnd 9: 8 sc, [working in BLO, 12 sc], 14 sc, [working in BLO, 12 sc], 6 sc (52) Rnd 10: 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (48); fasten off and cut the yarn. Base (spruce) From outside of Body, draw up a loop of spruce yarn into the st #19 of Rnd 10. Row 1: 13 sc (13); ch 1 and turn Row 2: sc even (13); ch 1 and turn Rows 3 - 7: sc even (13); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the base of the car to rnd #10 of the body. Stuff the car while sewing it close. With same yarn color as Body, embroider vertical straight st lines to separate windshield from side window and back window. Beacon (red cherry) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) Rnd 2: working in BLO, sc even (6); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the light on the top of the car. Tires (raven) With a tapestry needle, embroider the 4 tires on the bottom of the cars, by simply wrapping yarn over 4 stitches lengthwise. FIREFIGHTER CAR Body (red cherry, pumice stone) Rnd 1: starting off with red cherry - (2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch, 2 sc, 1 ch) in a magic ring (8, 4 chs) Rnd 2: {2 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space]} rep 4 times (16, 4 ch-spaces) Rnd 3: 3 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space], {4 sc, [(1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) in the ch-space]} rep 3 times, 1 sc (24, 4 ch-spaces) Rnd 4: switch to pumice stone - 4 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 6 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc into the ch-space, 2 sc (30) Rnds 5 - 6: rep rnd # 4 (30) Rnd 7: switch back to red cherry - 4 sc, (1 sc and 1 hdc) into the next st, [working in FLO, 1 hdc, 5 hdc inc, 1 hdc], (1 hdc and 1 dc) into the next st, 6 sc, (1 sc and 1 hdc) into the next st, [working in FLO, 1 hdc, 5 hdc inc, 1 hdc], (1 hdc and 1 dc) into the next st, 2 sc (44) Rnd 8: 6 sc, 2 hdc inc, 8 hdc, 2 hdc inc, 10 sc, 2 hdc inc, 8 hdc, 2 hdc inc, 4 sc (52) Rnd 9: 8 sc, [working in BLO, 12 sc], 14 sc, [working in BLO, 12 sc], 6 sc (52) Rnd 10: switch to pumice stone - 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (48) Rnd 11: switch back to red cherry - sc even (48); fasten off and cut the yarn. Base (red cherry) From outside of Body, draw up a loop of spruce yarn into st #19 of Rnd 11. Row 1: 13 sc (13); ch 1 and turn Row 2: sc even (13); ch 1 and turn Rows 3 - 7: sc even (13); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the base of the car to rnd #11 of the body. Stuff the car while sewing it close. With same yarn color as Body, embroider vertical straight st lines to separate windshield from side window and back window. Beacon (red cherry, raven) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) Rnd 2: switch to raven, working in BLO, sc even (6) Fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the light on the top of the car. Tires (raven) With a tapestry needle, embroider the 4 tires on the bottom of the cars, by simply wrapping yarn over 4 stitches lengthwise. I can't wait to see your version of VINTAGE EMERGENCY VEHICLES! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy New Year!!! 2022 was a year full of great projects and exciting collaborations! I loved sharing my passion for crochet with you all and I'm thrilled to start the new year with new inspiration and ideas. I also have some exciting news: Lion Brand Yarn has decided to sponsor Elisa's Crochet Free Patterns! This collaboration will allow me to continue create and share free patterns on a weekly basis, and I'm very thankful to Lion Brand for their support! I had a lot of fun designing this adorable amigurumi bison! The pattern is quite easy and fast to work, thanks to the super bulky yarn. Legs, Body and Head are worked in one single piece to minimize the number of parts that need to be sewn together. The mane is made of a series of loop stitches (check my downloadable pattern to get the instructions to work this fun stitch) to add some texture to the body! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 50 step-by-step pictures, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick and Quick - super bulky yarn (6) in Cider, Pumice Stone, Espresso MATERIALS: 5 mm crochet hook; two 10 mm black plastic safety eyes; poly filling; yarn needle ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr); chain (ch); stitch (st); slip stitch (sl st); single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc); loop stitch (LS); back loop only (BLO); fasten off (F/O); increase (inc); decrease (dec) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Legs, Body & Head (cider) Leg I Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (12) Rnds 3 - 4: sc even (12) Leg II Work same as Leg I but do not fasten off. Join Legs Rnd 5: ch3 (for space in between the Legs), insert hook in any st of last rnd of Leg I and draw up a loop, ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in the next st, 1 sc inc, (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 3 times; working in the chs in between the 2 legs, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 hdc inc in the next one, 1 hdc in the next ch; keep working on Leg II, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 3 times; working in the chs in between the 2 legs, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 hdc inc in the next one, 1 hdc in the next ch (40) Rnd 6: 16 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, 20 sc (42) Rnds 7-12: sc even (42) Rnd 13: 13 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 21 sc (40) Rnd 14: sc even (40); start stuffing the legs Rnd 15: (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnds 16 - 17: sc even (36) Rnd 18: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 19: sc even (32) Rnd 20: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (28) Rnd 21: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 22: working in FLO, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36) Rnd 23: working in both loops now, sc even (36) Rnd 24: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnds 25 - 26: sc even (48) Rnd 27: (23 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (50) Rnds 28 - 36: sc even (50) Insert plastic safety eyes between rnds 29 and 30, about 11 sts apart. Rnd 37: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 38: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30) Rnd 39: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20); finish stuffing Rnd 40: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (15);F/O, leaving a long strand of yarn. Embroider curves along outer edges of safety eyes for whites of eyes. Embroider straight stitch eyebrows on face, above Eyes. Muzzle (pumice stone) Rnd 1: in a mr work 2 sc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 hdc (13) Rnd 2: 2 sc, (1 sc, 2 hdc) in the next st, (2 hdc, 1 sc) in the next st, 3 sc, (1 sc, 2 hdc) in the next st, 4 sc (21) Rnd 3: working in BLO, sc even (21); F/O, leaving a long strand of yarn to sew the muzzle to the head, between rnds 29 and 30. Stuff the muzzle before completing the seam. Embroider straight stitch nostrils on Muzzle. Head Stripe (espresso) Row 1: 13 chs, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each ch across (12) Rows 2 - 4: sc even (12); F/O, leaving a long strand of yarn to sew the head stripe to the head. Sew the head stripe to top of head, placing one short edge between Rnds 29 and 30, just above the muzzle. Tie a few strands of espresso yarn to the head stripe, spread out the fibers of the strands and trim. Ears (cider - make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6); ch1 and turn Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 3: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 4: sc even (10) Rnd 5: sc dec around (5); do not stuff the hear Row 6: flatten the last rnd and crochet through both layers now, 2 sc, 1 sl st (3); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ear onto the bison head between rnds # 30-32. Horns (pumice stone - make two) Rnd 1: 4 sc in a mr (4) Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc inc, 1 sc (6) Rnd 3: 2 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc (8) Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 3 sc (10) Rnd 5: 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (10); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the horns onto the bison head between rnds # 32-35. Stuff the horns before attaching them to the head. Arms (cider - make two) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8) Rnd 2: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 3: sc even (10) Rnd 4: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (8) Rnds 5 - 8: sc even (8) Rnd 9: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (6) Rnd 10: sc even (6); stuff the arm lightly Flatten the last round and crochet through both layers, 3 sc (3); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the arm onto the body between rnds # 18-19. Mane Hair (espresso) Row 1: work 16 chs, 3 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 15 chs (32 chs, 3 sc); turn Row 2: 1 loop stitch in each st along (33); fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn. Wrap the mane around the bison’s neck and tie it in place with the extra strand of yarn. Tail (cider) Row 1: leaving some yarn length at the beginning of your work, crochet 7 chs, 1 sl st into the 2nd ch from the hook, 5 sl st (6); fasten off and leave a strand of yarn. Cut a 4 inches strand of espresso yarn. Thread the yarn into a tapestry needle; insert the needle into the 1st sl st. Tie a tight knot on the end of the tail. Open the fibers and trim the lengths. Use the extra strands of cider yarn to secure the tail in place on the back of the bison between rnds # 11-12. I can't wait to see your version of CODY the BISON! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Christmas is getting closer and closer, and easy crochet projects, like the one I'll be sharing with you today, are just perfect when you have little time. Hang this adorable crocheted Angel to your Christmas tree - it would make such a delicate and sweet piece of decor! You can add little details and choose your favorite colors to create something special for you and your loved ones. ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with many step-by-step pictures, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here is the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Beige, White and Brown; Sewing Thread in Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Yarn Needle ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), increase (inc), decrease (dec), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Head & Body (beige and white) Rnd 1: starting off with beige yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 - 8: sc even (24) Rnd 9: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 10: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12); F/O beige yarn Rnd 11: switch to white yarn, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18) Rnd 12: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24); start stuffing the head and the body Rnd 13: sc even (24) Rnd 14: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (30) Rnds 15 - 17: sc even (30) Rnd 18: (9 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (33) Rnds 19 - 20: sc even (33) Rnd 21: (10 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36) Rnds 22 - 25: sc even (36) Rnd 26: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 27: working in BLO, (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30) Rnd 28: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20); finish stuffing the body Rnd 29: sc dec around (10); F/O, close the hole and weave in end. Hair (brown) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: sc even (24) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (30) Rnds 6 - 7: sc even (30) Rnd 8: 12 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 hdc inc, 2 sl st, 1 hdc inc, 2 sc inc, 12 sc (34); F/O, leaving a long strand of yarn to sew the hair to the head. Hair Bun (brown) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnds 2 - 3: sc even (8) F/O, leaving a long strand of yarn to sew the hair bun to the top of the hair. Wings (white - make two) Row 1: 7 chs, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 4 sc into the last ch, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 3 sc (12); ch1 and turn Rnd 2: 4 sc, 1 sc inc in each one of the next 2 sts, 6 sc (14); ch3 and turn Rnd 3: 1 sc into the 2nd ch of the hook, 1 sc into the next ch, 7 sc, 1 sc inc in each one of the next 2 sts, 3 sc (16); ch1 and turn Rnd 4: 4 sc, 1 sc inc in each one of the next 2 sts, 10 sc (18); ch3 and turn Rnd 5: 1 sc into the 2nd ch of the hook, 1 sc into the next ch, 11 sc, 1 sc inc in each one of the next 2 sts, 5 sc (22); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the wing to the back of the body. Embroider two short lines with black sewing thread to create the eyes. Apply a bit of pink blush on the cheeks. I can't wait to see your version of the LITTLE ANGEL! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my fellow crafters! Are you looking for a nice and easy project to create a toy for your little one? This cute Penguin Stacking Toy is right for you! It's safe and very soft to play with, and it's super cute too – I love the little penguin's expression! If you want to personalize this project, you can play with colors and yarn textures! You can even go bigger by using a chunkier yarn and a bigger hook! If you love handmade toys, don't miss out my Bee Stacking Toy project - click the picture below to get the pattern! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with 40 step-by-step pictures, diagrams, tips and sketches on Etsy HERE 9 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the Free pattern! YARN: Impeccable Yarn by Loops and Threads – medium yarn (4) in white, pale gray, dark charcoal and pumpkin MATERIALS: 3.75 mm crochet hook; yarn needle; 9mm plastic safety eyes, polyester fiberfill DIMENSION: H. 7” x L. 5” (19 x 13 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), increase (inc), decrease (dec), repeat (rep), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). When working in round… Close each round with a sl st and then chain 1. Work the very first stitch of the round into the same stitch. TOP (dark charcoal) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: sc even (40) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnds 8 - 12: sc even (48) Rnd 13: 21 sc… …let’s work the stripe in between the eyes… - 6 sc (6); ch1 and turn - 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (4); ch1 and turn - 4 sc (4); ch1 and turn - 1 sc dec, 1 sc dec (2); ch1 and turn - 2 sc (2); ch1 and turn - 2 sc (2); ch1 and turn - 2 sc (2) - keep working on the left side, toward the last worked rnd; 5 sl st - 1 sc into st #28 of rnd 13, then work 20 sc. F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to secure the top to the head. PENGUIN'S HEAD (white) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnds 6 - 7: sc even (40) Rnd 8: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnds 9 - 13: sc even (48) Insert plastic safety eyes between rnds 10 and 11, about 9 sts apart. Rnd 14: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnds 15 - 16: sc even (40) Rnd 17: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32); stuff the head. Rnd 18: sc dec around (16) Rnd 19: sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and weave in end. Place the dark charcoal Top on the Head (make sure that the edge of the stripe falls between rnds 10 and 11). Sew the last rnd of the Top to the Head with dark charcoal yarn. BEAK (pumpkin) Rnd 1: 4 sc in a mr (4) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (6) Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 4: sc even (8); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the beak onto the head. Do not stuff the beak, flatten it instead. Sew the beak below the Stripe with the extra tail of pumpkin yarn. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black cotton thread between rnds 7 and 9, about 11 sts apart. RING I (pumpkin) Rnd 1: 40 chs, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1 and work 1 sc into the same st, work 1 sc in each of the next 39 sts (40) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (60) Rnds 3 - 10: sc even (60) Rnd 11: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the last round to the foundation chain. Stuff as you go. RING II (pale gray) Rnd 1: 36 chs, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1 and work 1 sc into the same st, work 1 sc in each of the next 35 sts (36) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (54) Rnds 3 - 13: sc even (54) Rnd 14: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 15: sc even (36); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the last round to the foundation chain. Stuff as you go. RING III (pale gray) Rnd 1: 32 chs, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1 and work 1 sc into the same st, work 1 sc in each of the next 31 sts (32) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnds 3 - 12: sc even (48) Rnd 13: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 14: sc even (32); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the last round to the foundation chain. Stuff as you go. RING IV (dark charcoal) Rnd 1: 28 chs, close the round (join 1st and last st with a sl st); ch 1 and work 1 sc into the same st, work 1 sc in each of the next 27 sts (28) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (42) Rnds 3 - 11: sc even (42) Rnd 12: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (28) Rnd 13: sc even (28); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the last round to the foundation chain. Stuff as you go. WINGS (dark charcoal – make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 3: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 4: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (12) Rnd 5: sc even (12) Rnd 6: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 7: sc even (14); do not stuff the wing Flatten the last round and work through both layers, 7 sc (7); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the wing onto ring #4. Place and secure the head with pins onto ring #4. With dark charcoal yarn, sew the ring to the Top only (leaving the white part of the Head unattached). POLE (dark charcoal) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc even (8) Rnd 3: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 4: sc even (10) Rnd 5: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (12) Rnd 6: sc even (12) Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 8: sc even (14) Rnd 9: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (16) Rnd 10: sc even (16) Rnd 11: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (18) Rnd 12: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (20) Rnd 13: sc even (20); start stuffing the pole Rnd 14: (9 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (22) Rnd 15: (10 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (24) Rnd 16: sc even (24) Rnd 17: (11 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (26) Rnd 18: (12 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (28) Rnd 19a: working in BLO, sc dec around (14) Rnd 20a: working in both loops, sc dec around (7); F/O, close the hole and weave in end. Insert the hook into the front loop of the 1st st of rnd 18. Rnd 19b: working in FLO, (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (35) Rnd 20b: working in both loops now, (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (42); F/O, cut the yarn and weave in ends. I can't wait to see your version of my PENGUIN STACKING TOY! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Are you ready for a super special event? The Sewing Box Magazine has created a fantastic Christmas bundle to get ready for the most special time of the year! I am among the 25 crochet designers that have joined this amazing collaboration and created a one of a kind Christmas Tree Decoration just for you!! Pica Pau, Lemon Yarns Crochet, Gallimelmas, Mongoreto, Bluebubalu, Amourfou are just few of the fantastic designers partecipating in this event. Check the pictures below to discover the 25 exclusive projects! You can purchase the bundle and get all the 25 exclusive patterns for a very little price $20.60 (Euro 19.90) ...and the 10% of the profit will be donated to UNICEF!!! The pattern compilation will be available for purchase from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1. When you purchase the bundle you'll also get two extra bonuses!!! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my friends! Are you ready for a new fun crochet project? The Holiday season is definitely my favorite time of the year, when we get to spend time with our families and friends, share precious moments, make memories...and have an excuse to eat delicious treats! Today I'll be sharing with you all the pattern to create the Christmas version of my Cupcake design!! It looks super delicious, doesn't it? I love how fluffy the whipped cream is...not to mention the sweet raspberries on the top! If you love this project, don't forget to check out all my Cupcake designs - Birthday, Fall, Halloween and Valentine cupcakes! Click on the pictures below and discover more about these yummy amigurumis! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures, diagrams and charts on EtsyHERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Beige, Light and Dark Green, White, Red MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Crochet Hook; Poly Filling; Yarn Needle DIMENSION: H. 3.5” x L. 3” 2/8 (9 x 8.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), bobble stitch (bo), back loop only (BLO), front loop only, (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). CUPCAKE LINER (light green yarn) Working in rows (ch1 and turn at the end of each row) Row 1: 13 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 11 sc (12); ch 1 and turn Rows 2 - 51: working in BLO, sc even (12); ch 1 and turn We’ll work now on the long side of the crocheted panel… Row 52: ch1, starting from the very 1st st, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 10 times, 1 sc (41) Join with a sl st the last sc of row #52 with the first one of the same row; ch 1 Now it’s time to work in round to create the bottom part of the cupcake liner. Rnd 1: working in BLO, 39 sc, 1 sc dec (40) Rnd 2: working in both loops now, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 5: sc dec around (8); F/O, and leave a long strand of yarn. Cut a long strand of light green yarn to sew the open sides of the cupcake liner. CUPCAKE (beige yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnd 8: sc even (56) Rnd 9: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (64) Rnd 10 - 11: sc even (64) Rnd 12: working in BLO, (6 hdc, 1 hdc dec) rep around (56) Rnd 13: working in both loops now, sc even (56) Rnd 14: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnd 15 - 23: sc even (48); start stuffing the cupcake Rnd 24: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 25: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 26: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 27: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); finish stuffing Rnd 28: sc dec around (8); F/O, cut the yarn and weave in end. WHIPPED CREAM (white yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (30) Rnd 5: working in BLO, (4 hdc, 1 hdc inc) rep around (36) Rnd 6: working in BLO, (5 hdc, 1 hdc inc) rep around (42) Rnd 7: working in BLO, 3 hdc in each stitch around (126); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Insert the hook into the front loop of the 1st st of rnd #5, ch1 and work 3 hdc into the same st; keep crocheting in the FLO and work 3 hdc in each st around (108); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Insert the hook into the front loop of the 1st st of rnd #4, ch1 and work 3 hdc into the same st; keep crocheting in the FLO and work 3 hdc in each st around (90); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Holly Leaves (dark green yarn - make 2) Row 1: 11 chs, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc into the next ch, 1 sl st into the next ch, [(1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) into the next ch, 2 chs, 1 sl st into the previous dc st, (1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) into the next ch, 1 sl st into the next one] rep twice; (1 sc, 1hdc, 1 dc, 2 chs, 1 sl st into the previous dc st, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) into the last ch of the foundation chain, 1 sl st into the next ch; [(1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) into the next ch, 2 chs, 1 sl st into the previous dc st, (1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) into the next ch, 1 sl st into the next ch] rep twice; 1 sc in each of the next 2 chs (45; 10 chs); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the two loose yarn ends to rnd 2 of the whipped cream. RASPBERRIES (red yarn - make 3) Rnd 1: in a mr work 6 bo (6) Rnd 2: (1 bo, 1 ch) rep 6 times (6 sts, 6 chs); F/O, and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the Raspberries to the Whipped Cream. Cut a long strand of red yarn, wrap it around the cupcake liner and make a ribbon. I can't wait to see your version of my CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my crafty friends! The Holiday season is always so busy. Finding time for gifts shopping, gatherings and parties planning, on top of our already hectic schedule, sometimes seems impossible! This is why quick and easy projects to crochet handmade gifts are a great idea! Here's my Christmas Finger Puppets Collection – 5 adorable characters you and your kids can have fun playing with! Today I'll be sharing the free instructions to create the Elf and the Reindeer! Check out my Etsy page, or click on the images below, for more Finger Puppets Collections (Safari, Woodland, Wizard of Oz, Halloween)!!! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the patterns of the entire Christmas collection (Santa Claus, Snowman, Christmas Tree, Elf and Reindeer) with many step-by-step pictures, charts, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! Here are the FREE patterns! YARN: Light (3) - Light and Dark Brown, Red, Green, Beige, Yellow, Black and White; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Yarn Needle ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), increase (inc), decrease (dec), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). ELF Body (light brown, beige, red, green) Rnd 1: starting off with brown yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: sc even (24) Rnd 5: 8 sc with brown yarn, 8 sc with beige, 8 sc with brown yarn (24) Rnd 6: 8 sc with brown yarn, 8 sc with beige, 8 sc with brown yarn (24) Rnd 7: 6 sc with brown yarn, 12 sc with beige, 6 sc with brown yarn (24) Rnd 8: 6 sc with brown yarn, 12 sc with beige, 6 sc with brown yarn (24) Rnd 9: switch to red yarn – sc even (24) Rnd 10: (2 sc with red yarn, 1 sc with green yarn) rep 8 times (24) Rnd 11: (1 sc with red yarn, 2 sc with green yarn) rep 8 times (24); do not F/O red yarn Rnd 12: working with green yarn only – sc even (24) Rnds 13 - 15: sc even (24) Rnd 16: switch to red yarn – sc even (24) Rnd 17: switch back to green yarn – sc even (24) Rnds 19 - 20: sc even (24); F/O, cut the yarn and weave in ends. Embroider the HAIR with brown yarn. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rnds 5 and 7. Embroider the EYE GLARE with white yarn. Embroider the MOUTH between rnds 7 and 9 with black cotton thread. Embroider the NOSE between rnds 6 and 7 with beige yarn. Embroider the BELT BUCKLE with yellow yarn. Ears (beige – make two) Rnd 1: in a mr work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 chs, 1 sl st into the hdc, 1 hdc, 1 sc (5 sts, 2 chs) Close the ring but do not join. F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ears to the side of the head between rnds 6 and 8. Hat (green and red) Rnd 1: starting off with green yarn – 5 sc in a mr (5) Rnd 2: 4 sc, 1 sc inc (6) Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 4: sc even (8) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 6: sc even (10) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (12) Rnd 8: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 9: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (16) Rnd 10: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (18) Rnd 11: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (20) Rnd 12: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 13: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (28) Rnd 14: switch to red yarn – sc even (28) Rnd 15: sc even (28); F/O, cut the yarn and weave in ends. Bend down the tip of the hat and secure it in place with some green yarn. POM POM – yellow Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc even (6); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to attach the pom pom to the tip of the hat. REINDEER Body (light brown) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 - 20: sc even (24); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in ends. Muzzle (light brown) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnds 3 - 4: sc even (10); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the muzzle to the body between rnds 6 and 10. Stuff the muzzle before securing it in place. Embroider the NOSE with some scrap red yarn. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rnds # 5-7. Add the eye glare with white yarn. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black yarn between rnds # 3-5. Embroider the vertical MOUTH line underneath the red nose. Ears (light brown – make two) Rnd 1: in a mr work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 chs, 1 sl st into the hdc, 1 hdc, 1 sc (5 sts, 2 chs) Close the ring but do not join. F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ears to the top of the head between rnds # 3-5. Antlers (dark brown ­– make two) Row 1: 9 chs, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sl st in each of the next 3 chs, 4 chs, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 ch, 1 sl st in the 4th ch of the initial foundation chain, 1 sl st in the next ch, 4 chs, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 ch, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch of the initial foundation chain, 1 sl st in the next ch; F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the antlers to the top of the head between rnds 2 and 4. I can't wait to see your version of the ELF and the REINDEER FINGER PUPPETS! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my fellow crafters! Are you ready to work on a new fun winter project? This time, I designed for you the cutest amigurumi Snowman ever! I just love his tilted shape and his cute wooden arms! Head below for the free instructions to crochet the body, or, if you want to complete the look and work all the adorable accessories – Hat, Scarf and Buttons – make sure to check out the PDF version available on my Etsy shop! __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE 8 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the Free pattern! YARN: Crème Cotton Yarn by Loops and Threads medium yarn (4) in cream and pumpkin MATERIALS: 3.25 mm crochet hook; yarn needle; 6mm plastic safety eyes, polyester fiberfill DIMENSION: H. 7.5” x L. 4” (20 x 11 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). When working in round… Close each round with a sl st and then chain 1. Work the very first stitch of the round into the same stitch. Snowman (cream) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: sc even (32) Rnd 6: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnds 7 - 13: sc even (40) Rnd 14: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 15: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 16: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18) Rnd 17: working in FLO – (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (27) Insert plastic safety eyes between rnds 9 and 10, 8 sts apart. Rnd 18: working in both loops – (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36) Rnd 19: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (45); start stuffing. Rnd 20: 10 sc, [(1 sc inc, 1 sc) rep three times], 29 (48) Rnd 21: 10 sc, [(1 sc inc, 2 sc) rep twice], 32 (50) Rnds 22 - 25: sc even (50) Rnd 26: (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (45) Rnd 27: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 28: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 29: working in FLO – sc inc around (64) Rnd 30: working in both loops – 48 sc, [(1 sc inc, 1 sc) rep three times], 10 sc (67) Rnds 31 - 38: sc even (67) Rnd 39: 15 sc, 1 sc dec, 3 sc, 1 sc dec, 3 sc, 1 sc dec, 40 sc (64) Rnd 40: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (56) Rnd 41: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnd 42: working in BLO – (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 43: working in both loops – (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 44: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 45: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); finish stuffing. Rnd 46: sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and weave in end. Nose (pumpkin) Rnd 1: 4 sc in a mr (4) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (6) Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 4: sc even (8); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the nose onto the head between rnds 9 and 12. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black cotton thread between rnds 7 and 8, 8 sts apart. Embroider the MOUTH with black cotton thread between rnds 13 and 14. Use two little wooden branches as arms. I can't wait to see your version of my SNOWMAN! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog my crafty friends! Today I'll be sharing an absolutely adorable Christmas decoration - a mini Stocking! You can hang it to the Christmas tree, create a colorful garland or add it to a festive wreath! What do you think? Isn't it just the cutest? I love the small ribbed brim! Scroll down to check out how to work this fun project and don't forget to leave a comment and share your makes. __________________________________________________________________________________________ I used Pure Cotton Yarn by Loop'ncraft - a super soft yarn made of 100% combed cotton. Check out their website and IG account (@loopncraftyarn) to explore their amazing yarn selection!! __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with 40 step-by-step pictures and diagrams on Etsy HERE 7 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: light yarn (3) in white, red/green MATERIALS: 2.5 mm crochet hook; yarn needle DIMENSION: 3” x 2” (7 x 5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). When working in round… Close each round with a sl st and then chain 1. Work the very first stitch of the round into the same stitch. Sock (white, red/green) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: sc even (24) Rnd 5: switch to red/green yarn – sc even (24) Rnds 6 - 11: sc even (24) Working the heel in rows... Row 1: switch back to white yarn – 2 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc (leave the remaining sts unworked (12); ch1 and turn Row 2: 1 sc dec, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc dec (10); ch1 and turn Row 3: 1 sc dec, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc (mark this st), 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc dec (8); F/O Working in rounds again… Rnd 12: insert the hook into the marked st and join red yarn – work 1 sc into the same st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts; now work on the side border of the heel, 2 sc; continue working on rnd #11, skip the first st, then work 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts; continue working on the side border of the heel, and crochet 2 sc; keep working on row #3, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts (24) Rnds 13 - 16: sc even (24); F/O red yarn Brim (white yarn) Row 1: insert the hook into the 1st st of rnd # 16 of the sock – work 4 chs, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in each of the next 2 chs; skip 1 st of Rnd #16 and sl st into the next st; turn Row 2: working in BLO, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts (3); ch1 and turn Row 3: working in BLO, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts (3), skip 1 st of Rnd # 16 and sl st into the next st; turn Rows 4 - 23: rep rows #2-3; F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the two sides of the brim together. I can't wait to see your version of my MINI CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my friends! If you have been following my crochet journey, you know already that I enjoy going through my old designs to find projects to rework and improve! This time I stumbled upon a Christmas project, that you all have loved over the past years, but that definitely needed a new and fresh look - the Nutcracker!! New colors, new proportions, cute hair and beard and a couple of finishing touches made this oldie ready for the upcoming Christmas season!! What do you think? Are you ready to crochet the NUTCRACKER and have some fun together?! _________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures, sketches and tips on Etsy HERE 7 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: light yarn (3) in black, linen, mustard, red, blue and white; super bulky fur yarn (6) in white MATERIALS: 2.5 mm crochet hook; polyester fiber fill; yarn needle; two 6mm plastic safety eyes DIMENSION: H. 10” x L. 3.5” (27 x 10 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Head and body (black, tan, mustard, red yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with black yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: working in BLO, sc even (40) Rnds 7 - 17: working in both loops now – sc even (40); do not F/O black yarn Rnd 18: switch to tan yarn and work in the BLO of rnd #17 – sc even (40) Work one more row with black yarn in the FLO of rnd # 17; F/O black yarn. Rnds 19 - 29: working in both loops now – sc even (40); F/O tan yarn. Insert plastic safety eyes between rnds # 22-23, 6 sts apart. Rnd 30: switch to mustard yarn – sc even (40) Rnd 31: sc even (40) Rnd 32: switch to red yarn – sc even (40) Rnds 33 - 42: sc even (40); do not F/O red yarn Rnd 43: switch to black yarn – sc even (40); start stuffing Rnd 44: sc even (40); F/O black yarn. Rnd 45: switch back to red yarn – sc even (40) Rnds 46 - 47: sc even (40) Rnd 48: working in BLO – (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30); finish stuffing Rnd 49: working in both loops now – (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20) Rnd 50: sc dec around (10); F/O, close the hole and wave in end. Work one extra row of 40 hdc with red yarn in the FLO of rnd # 47; F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Embroider 3 horizontal STRIPES (7 sts in length) on the chest with yellow yarn between rnds #35-36, #37-38, #39-40. Create the 6BUTTONS on the sides of the vest stripes, by embroidering French Knots with yellow yarn. Embroider the NOSE with some scrap tan yarn between rnds # 22-24. Embroider the MOUTH (between rnds #27-28), the EYEBROWS (between rnds #22-23) and the MUSTACHES (between rnds #26-29) with some scrap black yarn. Legs (brick yarn; make two) Rnd 1: starting off with black yarn – 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: working in BLO, sc even (12) Rnds 4 - 11: sc even (12); F/O black yarn. Rnd 12: switch to white yarn – sc even (12) Rnd 13: sc even (12); F/O white yarn. Rnd 14: switch to blue yarn – sc even (12); stuff the leg Rnds 15 - 21: sc even (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the legs to the bottom of the body. Arms (mustard, red, tan yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with yellow yarn – 5 sc in a mr (5) Rnd 2: sc inc around (10) Rnd 3: working in BLO – sc even (10) Rnd 4: working in both loops now – sc even (10) Rnd 5: switch to red yarn – sc even (10) Rnds 6 - 15: sc even (10); start stuffing Rnd 16: switch back to yellow yarn – sc even (10) Rnd 17: sc even (10); F/O yellow yarn Rnd 18: switch back to red yarn – sc even (10); F/O red yarn Rnd 19: switch to tan yarn – sc even (10) Rnd 20: sc even (10); finish stuffing Rnd 21: working in BLO – sc dec around (5); F/O, close the hole and wave in end. Position the arms to the side of the body and secure them in place with pins. Cut a long strand of yellow yarn, and sew the arms to the body. Hair and Beard (white fur yarn) Create the Hair by vertically covering the side and the back of the head with white fur yarn. Embroider two short horizontal stripes (7 sts in length) right below the mouth with fur yarn to create the Beard. I can't wait to see your version of my NUTCRACKER! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog! Today I'll be sharing one of my favorite crochet projects - Cecil the Lion! I designed Cecil the Lion few years ago, but after all this time I'm still in love with it's quirky shapes and sweet eyes! What do you think, isn't he just the cutest? His big bow-tie is absolutely adorable - it's worked with the Tunisian crochet technique, to create a different texture and extra fluffiness! At the time I used the ZZ Twist yarn from Lion Brand to work this project – unfortunately this yarn has been discontinued. You can opt for the 24/7 Cotton yarn by Lion Brand, or use your favorite medium weight yarn. Are you ready to have some fun? ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern on Etsy HERE to support my small business !! Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: medium yarn (4) in Brown, Orange, Black, Dark Red, Turquoise MATERIALS: E/3,50 mm Crochet Hook; Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 6mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) unless otherwise instructed. Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). HEAD (brown, orange and black yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with brown yarn, 17 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 14 sc, 2 sc inc in the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 14 sc, 1 sc inc in the last ch (36) Rnd 2: 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 12 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 2 sc inc in the next st, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 12 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (44) Rnd 3: 31 sc, switch to orange yarn, 4 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 9 sc (44) Rnds 4 - 8: 31 sc, switch to orange yarn, 4 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 9 sc (44) Rnd 9: 31 sc in brown, 4 sc in black, 9 sc in brown (44) Rnd 10: 32 sc in brown, 2 sc in black, 10 sc in brown (44) Rnd 11: 33 sc in brown, 1 sc in black, 10 sc in brown (44) Rnds 12 - 16: sc even with brown yarn (44); place plastic safety eyes between rounds 7/8, 3 stitches apart from the orange section Rnd 17: working in BLO, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (33) Rnd 18: working in both loops now, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (22); F/O and cut the yarn. Stuff the head firmly. Embroider the MOUTH and EYES LINES with some scrap black yarn. Cheeks (dark red yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for attaching the cheeks to the head, between rnds # 11-15. Ears (brown yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) Rnds 3 - 4: sc even (10) Rnd 5: *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear to the head. Do not stuff the ear; flatten it instead before attaching it. Body (brown yarn) Rnd 1: 7 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 2 sc inc in the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 4 sc, 1 sc inc in the last ch that already contains 2 sc (16) Rnd 2: 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 2 sc inc in the next st, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (24) Rnds 3 - 14: sc even (24) Rnd 15: working in BLO, *10 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (22); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. Stuff the body firmly before joining. Embroider a X on the belly with some scrap dark red yarn. Mane (orange yarn - make 7) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnds 3 - 4: sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the crocheted parts to the head. Do not stuff the crocheted piece, flatten it instead before attaching it. Arms (brown yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) Rnds 3 - 10: sc even (8); stuff the arm Rnd 11: sc dec around (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body. As for attaching the arms to the body, insert the yarn inside the body on one side of the body, pull it out from the other side and insert it in the second arm, pull it out, back into the arm, the body and the first arm; tie the yarn with a knot, F/O and wave in ends. You should be able to move and lift the arms! Legs (brown yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) Rnds 3 - 13: sc even (8); stuff the arm Rnd 14: sc dec around (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body. As for attaching the legs to the body, insert the yarn inside the body on one side of the body, pull it out from the other side and insert it into the second leg, pull it out, back into the leg, the body and the first leg; tie the yarn with a knot, F/O and wave in ends. You should be able to lift the legs and place the doll in a sitting position! Tail (orange and brown yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with orange yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) Rnd 2: *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) Rnd 3: 1 hdc inc, 2 sc, 1 hdc inc (6); ch 1 and turn Rnd 4: *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) Rnd 5: sc dec around (5) Rnd 6: switch to brown yarn, sc even (5) Rnds 7 - 14: sc even (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the tail to the back of the body. BOW-TIE (turquoise yarn) If you are not familiar with the Tunisian crochet technique, please check out this helpful tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th2i-rTGs-k Crochet 8 ch Rnds 1-34: work even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the two short sides together. Wrap an extra strand of yarn around the center and attach the bow tie to the body. For those who prefer to work the bow-tie with simple single crochet stitches follow the instructions below: Rnd 1: 9 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 7 sc (8) Rnds 2 - 34: sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the two short sides together. Wrap an extra strand of yarn around the center and attach the bow tie to the body. I can't wait to see your version of my CECIL THE LION! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my fellow crafters! How is your week going so far? I know, you are busy planning and working on holiday projects - Halloween and Thanksgiving are literally around the corner! But don't worry, I have a very easy and quick crochet idea to keep your kids entertained this Halloween season! Here are five new spooky finger puppets: Frankenstein, Dracula, a Mummy, a Black Cat and a Pumpkin. Today I'll be sharing with you the instruction to create Frankenstein and the Mummy. Grab your yarn and hook and have some fun! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the patterns of the entire Halloween collection with many step-by-step pictures, charts, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Black, Beige, White, Green and Gray; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Yarn Needle DIMENSION: Frankenstein - 2” 5/8 x 2” (7 x 5 cm) Mummy - 2” 5/8 x 1.5” (7 x 3.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). FRANKENSTEIN Body (brown, beige, white, light blue, black yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with black yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: 9 sc with black yarn, [(1 sc with green, 1 sc with black yarn), rep three times], 1 sc with green yarn, 8 sc with black yarn (24) Rnd 5: 8 sc with black yarn, 9 sc with green, 7 sc with black yarn (24) Rnd 6: 7 sc with black yarn, 11 sc with green, 6 sc with black yarn (24) Rnd 7: 7 sc with black yarn, 11 sc with green, 6 sc with black yarn (24) Rnd 8: 6 sc with black yarn, 13 sc with green, 5 sc with black yarn (24) Rnd 9: working with green yarn only – sc even (24) Rnd 10: switch to white yarn – sc even (24) Rnd 11: switch to gray yarn – sc even (24) Rnds 12 - 19: sc even (24); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in ends Screws (gray yarn – make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: working in BLO – (1 sc, 1 dec) rep twice (4); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the screw to the side of the head between rnds # 5-6. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rnds # 6-7. Add the eye glare with white yarn. Embroider the MOUTH with black cotton thread between rnds # 7-9. mummy Body (beige) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 – 19: sc even (24); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in ends. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rnds # 6-8. Bandage (white) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: working in BLO – sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: working in BLO – (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 – 5: working in BLO – sc even (24) Rnd 6: working in BLO – 3 sc, work 8 chs, skip 6 sts, work 1 sc into the 10th st of the previous round, work 1 sc in each of the next 14 sts (24) Rnd 7: working in BLO – 3 sc, work 8 sc into the 6 ch-space, 15 sc (24) Do not F/O, instead work a series of chains (for a total of 60 inches in length). Place the bandage on the body and wrap the bandage string around to cover the entire body surface. Secure the string to the body tying a knot and waving in end. I can't wait to see your version of the FRANKENSTEIN and the MUMMY FINGER PUPPETS! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my friends! We all know that handmade gifts are the most appreciated ones, right? So if you are thinking about making special Christmas presents for your loved ones, it is definitely time to start planning and looking for cute crochet projects! What about this adorable Horse Toy on wheels!? It is such a quick and super easy to work project. You can create something unique by matching different kind of yarns and colors and choosing your favorite buttons! If sewing is not your thing, this project is right for you, since the legs, the body and the head are worked as one piece. Only the ears and the buttons are sewn to the horse in a second time. So, grab your hook and yarn and let's have some fun together!! _________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 30 step-by-step pictures and diagrams on Etsy HERE 6 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: worsted yarn (4) in brick color; super bulky yarn (6) in brown color MATERIALS: 3 mm crochet hook; polyester fiber fill; yarn needle; two 6mm plastic safety eyes; four wooden button (3.5 cm diameter) DIMENSION: H. 7” x L. 7.5” (18 x 19 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Head (brick yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnds 5 - 9: sc even (32) Rnd 10: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (28) Rnds 11 - 13: sc even (28); F/O, and cut the yarn. Legs and Body (brick yarn) Leg #1 Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: sc even (16) Rnd 4: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (18) Rnds 5 - 7: sc even (18) Rnd 8: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (20); F/O and cut the yarn. Leg #2 Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: sc even (16) Rnd 4: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (18) Rnds 5 - 7: sc even (18) Rnd 8: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (20) DO NOT F/O, work 8 chains instead Merging the legs…. Rnd 9: with the yarn loop still on your hook, insert the hook into the 1st st of the last round of leg #1; work 1 sl st and then ch 1; work the 1st sc of the round into the very same st, then work the remaining 19 sc. Continue working on the chains in between the legs, 8 sc. Insert the hook into the 1st st of the last round of leg #2, work 1 sc, then work the remaining 19 sc of the round. Continue working on the chains in between the legs, 8 sc (56) Rnds 10 - 18: sc even (56); start stuffing the legs and the body Rnd 19: 38 sc, 1 sc dec, 16 sc (55) Rnd 20: 37 sc, 1 sc dec, 16 sc (54) Rnd 21: 36 sc, 1 sc dec, 16 sc (53) Rnd 22: 23 sc, [(3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times] (47) Rnd 23: 23 sc, [(2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times] (41) Rnd 24: 23 sc, [(1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times] (35) Rnd 25: 23 sc, 6 sc dec (29) Rnd 26: 23 sc, 3 sc dec (26) Rnd 27: 22 sc, 2 sc dec (24) Rnds 28 - 29: sc even (24) Merging the head…. Rnd 30: 10 sc, insert the hook into any one sts of the last round of the head, work 1 sc, then work 23 sc (leaving the next 5 sts unworked), insert the hook into st #16 of the last round of the body (leaving the previous 5 sts unworked), work 1 sc, then work 1 sc in each one of the next 8 st (42) Insert the black plastic safety eyes between rnds # 11-12 of the head, approximately 10 sts apart. Rnd 31: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 32: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30) Rnd 33: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 34: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20) Rnd 35: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 36: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12); finish stuffing the body Rnd 37: sc dec around (6); F/O and close the hole Sew the hole below the head close with a strand of brick yarn. Ears (brick yarn) Rnd 1: 5 sc in a mr (5) Rnd 2: 4 sc, 1 sc inc (6) Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 4: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ears to the top of the horse’s head. Do not stuff the ears; flatten them instead before attaching them to the head. Cut few strands of the brown bulky yarn, tie them to the head (mane) and the back of the body (tail), spread out the fibers and trim. Embroider the NOSTRILS by wrapping some yarn over 3 stitches, between rnds #4-5 of the head. Sew 2 BUTTONS on each leg (between rnds #4-5). I can't wait to see your version of my HORSE TOY! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog my crafty friends! With the cold season approaching, it's time to switch to some winter projects! I've always loved designing gnomes and if you have been following me during my fun crochet journey, you've had the chance to see me creating these fun little creatures every now and then. For today's free pattern, I decided to think outside of the box and create something new... a Viking gnome. Isn't he just the cutest, with is curly beard and his big nose?! The beard is made of front side loop stitches. If you are not familiar with this peculiar stitch, make sure to check out my downloadable pattern available on my Etsy page. You will find many step-by-step pictures to explain how to work this fun technique!!! __________________________________________________________________________________________ I used Pure Cotton Yarn by Loop'ncraft - a super soft yarn made of 100% combed cotton. Check out their website and IG account (@loopncraftyarn) to explore their amazing yarn selection!! __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 50 step-by-step pictures and diagrams on Etsy HERE 10 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: light yarn (3) in light and dark gray, white, beige and green MATERIALS: 2.5 mm crochet hook; polyester fiber fill; yarn needle DIMENSION: 5” x 4.5” (12 x 11 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), loop stitch (LO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body (dark gray, green and beige) Rnd 1: starting off with dark gray yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (64) Rnd 9: working in BLO, sc even (64) Rnd 10: working in both loops now, sc even (64) Rnds 11 - 13: sc even (64) Rnd 14: switch to green yarn, sc even (64) Rnds 15 - 23: sc even (64) Rnd 24: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (56) Rnds 25 - 27: sc even (56) Rnd 28: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnds 29 - 30: sc even (48) Rnd 31: switch to beige yarn, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnds 32 - 34: sc even (40); start stuffing Rnd 35: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 36: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 37: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); finish stuffing Rnd 38: sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole, cut the yarn and wave in end Nose (beige yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: 2 sc, 4 sc tog in the next st, 3 sc, 4 sc tog in the next st, 1 sc (14) Rnd 3: 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 5 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc (18) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 5: sc even (24) Rnd 6: 2 sc, 4 sc dec, 4 sc, 4 sc dec, 2 sc (16) F/O, cut and leave a long strand of yarn. Helmet (dark and light gray yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with dark gray yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: [working with dark gray, 3 sc inc, switch to light gray, 1 sc inc] rep twice (16) Rnd 3: [working with dark gray, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep three times, switch to light gray yarn, 1 sc, (1 sc with light gray yarn and 1 sc with dark gray yarn in the next st)] rep twice (24) Rnd 4: [working with dark gray, (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep three times, switch to light gray yarn, 2 sc, switch back to dark gray yarn, 1 sc inc] rep twice (32) Rnd 5: [working with dark gray, (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep three times, switch to light gray yarn, 2 sc, switch back to dark gray yarn, 1 sc, 1 sc inc] rep twice (40) Rnd 6: [working with dark gray, (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep three times, switch to light gray yarn, 2 sc, switch back to dark gray yarn, 2 sc, 1 sc inc] rep twice (48) Rnd 7: [working with dark gray, 18, switch to light gray yarn, 2 sc, switch back to dark gray yarn, 4 sc] rep twice (48) Rnds 8 - 11: rep rnd #7 (48) Rnd 12: working with light gray yarn only, sc even (48) Rnd 13: sc even (48); F/O, cut and hide the yarn Rnd 14: switch to dark gray yarn only, working in BLO, sl st even (48); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Horns (white and dark gray yarn - make two) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc inc, 1 sc (6) Rnd 3: 2 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc (8) Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 3 sc (10) Rnd 5: 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc (12) Rnd 6: 1 sc dec, 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 3 sc, 1 sc dec (12) Rnd 7: switch to dark gray, sc even (12) Rnd 8: sl st even (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the horn to the helmet (between rnds # 6-10). Arms (beige and green yarn - make two) Rnd 1: starting off with beige yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: sc even (12) Rnd 4: switch to green yarn, sc even (12) Rnds 5 - 10: sc even (12) Rnd 11: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (10) Rnds 12 - 15: sc even (10); stuff the arm lightly Flatten the last round and crochet through both layers, 5 sc (5); F/O, and leave a long strand of yarn. Shield (light and dark gray, and green yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with light gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: switch to dark gray, working in FLO, sl st even (12) Rnd 4: switch to green yarn, working in BLO of rnd #2, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18) Rnd 5: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 6: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (30) Rnd 7: switch to dark gray, working in FLO, sl st even (30) Rnd 8: switch to light gray yarn, working in BLO of rnd #6, (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36) Rnd 9: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (42) Rnd 10: switch to dark gray, sl st even (42); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Cut a long strand of green yarn, thread it into a yarn needle. Facing the inside of the shield, insert the needle between rnds # 4-5. Tie it with a knot. Leaving some yarn length (the space to insert the arm later), tie another knot on the opposite side of the round. Cut the yarn. Beard (orange yarn) Rnd 1: 2 chs, 2 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook (2); ch 1 and turn Rnd 2: 1 sc inc, 1 sc inc (4); ch 1 and turn Rnd 3: 1 hdc inc, 2 sc, 1 hdc inc (6); ch 1 and turn Rnd 4: 6 front side LS (6); ch 1 and turn Rnd 5: 1 hdc inc, 4 sc, 1 hdc inc (8); ch 1 and turn Rnd 6: 8 front side LS (8); ch 1 and turn Rnd 7: 1 hdc inc, 6 sc, 1 hdc inc (10); ch 1 and turn Rnd 8: 10 front side LS (10); ch 1 and turn Rnd 9: 1 hdc inc, 8 sc, 1 hdc inc (12); ch 1 and turn Rnd 10: 12 front side LS (12); ch 1 and turn Rnd 11: 1 hdc inc, 10 sc, 1 hdc inc (14); ch 1 and turn Rnd 12: 14 front side LS (14); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Assembling instructions Sew the nose onto the body, between rnds # 30-34. Stuff the nose while attaching it to the body. Position the beard below the nose and sew the last row to the body. Sew the arms to the side of the body, between rnds # 26-30. Put in place helmet and shield. I can't wait to see your version of my VIKING GNOME! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Fall is literally around the corner and I can't wait to make my house ready for the new season! I've created many cute decors over the years, but when the Fall approaches, I'm always in the mood to add new pieces to my collection! What about working on a new Fall-inspired crochet project today? I designed for you a set of 5 cute little mushrooms that you can use as mini garland and wreath attachments, or simply as play food for your kids! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 40 step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. 10 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! For this project I used the gorgeous LOOP'NCRAFT Mercerized Cotton - made of 100% recycle ♻️ cotton yarn!! Mercerized Cotton Yarn is produced from high quality 100% combed, gassed and mercerized cotton. This light weight yarn is perfect for summery garments, airy accessories and especially for amigurumi projects! Thanks to the extremely soft to the touch and shiny cotton, the stitches look nice and neat and well defined. Make sure to check out their website and their Instagram account (@loopncraftyarn) and discover all the yarn options! Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: light yarn (3) in ecru, beige, brown, white, red, bronze, yellow MATERIALS: 2.25 mm crochet hook; polyester fiber fill; yarn needle DIMENSION: # 1 - 2.5” x 2 (6 x 4.5 cm) # 1 - 1” 6/8 x 2 (4.2 x 4.5 cm) # 3 - 3” x 1” 5/8 (7.5 x 4 cm) # 4 - 2.5” x 2” 2/8 (6 x 5.5 cm) # 5 - 3” x 2” 2/8 (7.5 x 5.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Mushroom # 1 (ecru, beige, and brown) Rnd 1: starting off with ecru yarn – 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18) Rnds 4 - 7: sc even (18) Rnd 8: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (16) Rnd 9: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (14); start stuffing Rnd 10: switch to beige yarn, working in FLO, sc inc around (28) Rnd 11: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (35) Rnd 12: switch to brown yarn, working in FLO, sc even (35) Rnd 13: working in BLO, sc even (35) Rnd 14 - 15: working in both loops now, sc even (35) Rnd 16: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (28) Rnd 17: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (21) Rnd 18: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (14); finish stuffing Rnd 19: sc dec around (7); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Mushroom # 2 (ecru, red, and white ) Rnd 1: starting off with ecru yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 - 7: sc even (24) Rnd 8: switch to red yarn, working in FLO, (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 9: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 10: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 11: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 12: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); stuff the mushroom Rnd 13: sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Embroider little marks on the red section of the mushroom with white yarn and the yarn needle. Mushroom # 3 (ecru and bronze) Rnd 1: starting with ecru yarn - 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: working in BLO, sc even (16) Rnds 4 - 6: sc even (16) Rnd 7: switch to bronze yarn, working in FLO, (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 8 - 16: sc even (24) Rnd 17: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18) Rnd 18: sc even (18) Rnd 19: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12); start stuffing Rnd 20: sc even (12) Rnd 21: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (10); finish stuffing Rnd 22: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Mushroom # 4 (yellow) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnds 3 - 4: sc even (8) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnds 6 - 8: sc even (10) Rnd 9: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (12) Rnd 10: sc even (12) Rnd 11: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 12: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (16); stuff the mushroom Rnd 13: working in BLO, sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Rnd 15: insert the hook into the FLO on any one st of rnd # 13, work 3 sc in each st around (48) Rnds 16 - 17: sc even (48); F/O, cut and hide the yarn Mushroom # 5 (white, beige, and bronze) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnds 3 - 5: sc even (16) Rnd 6: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (10) Rnds 8 - 9: sc even (10) Rnd 10: switch to beige yarn – dc even (10) Rnd 11: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (12); stuff the mushroom Rnd 12: working in BLO – sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Rnd 13: holding the mushroom upside down, working with bronze yarn, insert the hook into the BLO on any one st of rnd # 11, work 2 sc in each st around (24) Rnd 14: sc even (24) Rnd 15: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36) Rnd 16: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 17: sl st even (48) Rnd 18: working in the BLO of rnd #16 – sc even (48) Rnd 19: sc even (48) Rnd 20: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (42) Rnd 21: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 22: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30) Rnd 23: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24); stuff the mushroom Rnd 24: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 25: sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in end. I can't wait to see your version of my AMIGURUMI MUSHROOMS SET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my crafty friends! Let's teach our little ones the importance of bees in our world with this cute amigurumi - her name is Amy and apart from being super cute, she is extremely soft and cuddly!! Here are some fun facts about bees you can share with your kids: Bees are the only insect in the world that make food that humans can eat. Bees have been here about 30 million years! Bees fly about 20 mph An average beehive can hold around 50,000 bees A bee produces a teaspoon of honey (about 5 grams) in her lifetime My cute Bee is worked with a soft, warm, and fluffy yarn made of 100% merino wool - DHG PIUMA yarn...the result is extremely soft and cuddly - a perfect toy for the little ones! DHG Shop is an Italian fiber and textile company that offers all you need for your felt, hand spinning, knitting and handcrafting projects. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ You can purchase the PDF pattern here on my Etsy page with explanatory step-by-step pictures and tips to guide you through the making process. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Bulky (5) DHG Piuma Honey - Dark; Light Yarn (3) in White; Cotton Thread (0) in Black MATERIALS: 4 mm and 2.25 mm Hooks, Poly Stuffing; Yarn Needle DIMENSION: 7” x 4.5” (18 x 12 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Bee (honey and dark yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with yellow yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: sc even (32) Rnd 6: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 7: sc even (40) Rnd 8: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnds 9 - 12: sc even (48) Rnd 13: switch to black yarn - sc even (48) Rnds 14 - 15: sc even (48) Rnd 16: switch to yellow yarn - sc even (48) Rnd 17: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 18: sc even (40) Rnd 19: switch to black yarn - sc even (40) Rnds 20 - 21: sc even (40) Rnd 22: switch to yellow yarn - sc even (40) Rnd 23: sc even (40) Rnd 24: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 25: switch to black yarn - sc even (32) Rnds 26 - 27: sc even (32) Rnd 28: switch to yellow yarn - (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 29: sc even (24) Rnd 30: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 31: sc even (16) Rnd 32: switch to black yarn - sc dec around (8) Rnd 33: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (6); F/O, close the hole and wave in ends. Embroider the EYES (3 sts long) with black yarn between rnds # 5-6, 10 stitches apart. Embroider the light glare with white light yarn. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black thread between rnds # 6-8, 8 stitches apart. Embroider the MOUTH with black thread between rnds # 3-5. Wings (white yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 5 - 8: sc even (24) Rnd 9: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18) Rnd 10: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 11: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (14) Rnd 12: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12) Rnd 13: sc even (12) Rnd 14: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (10); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the wings to the bee, between rnds # 15-18, 6 stitches apart. Flatten them and do not stuff them. Antennae (black cotton thread; make two) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8); close the magic ring and work 10 chs tightly. F/O and leave a long strand of thread to sew the antennae between rnds # 8-9, 6 stitches apart. I can't wait to see your version of my AMY THE SQUISHY BEE! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my fellow crafters! I hope you've had a good jump into the week! Have you ever had the chance to see the world from a hot air balloon? I personally have not, but I like to dream about flying on a beautiful and colorful balloon as the sun sets and being carried away to live great adventures... This cute crocheted hot air balloon make an adorable attachment for a crib mobile! Just free your imagination and play with colors to create a special decor for your baby's nursery! For this project I used the gorgeous LOOP'NCRAFT Mercerized Cotton - made of 100% recycle ♻️ cotton yarn!! Mercerized Cotton Yarn is produced from high quality 100% combed, gassed and mercerized cotton. This light weight yarn is perfect for summery garments, airy accessories and especially for amigurumi projects! Thanks to the extremely soft to the touch and shiny cotton, the stitches look nice and neat and well defined. Make sure to check out their website and their Instagram account (@loopncraftyarn) and discover all the yarn options! ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern (with many step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics) on Etsy HERE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - in rosewood, white, bronze and beige MATERIALS: 2.25 mm crochet hook; poly filling; yarn needle DIMENSION: 6” x 3.5” (15 x 9 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Balloon (rosewood/white/bronze) Rnd 1: starting off with red yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (64) Rnd 9: sc even (64) Rnd 10: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (72) Rnd 11: sc even (72) Rnd 12: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (80) Rnds 13 - 22: sc even (80) Rnd 23: switch to white yarn, and work in BLO - (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (72) Rnds 24 - 27: working in both loops now - sc even (72) Go back to rnd #22 and insert your hook into the front loop of the 1st st of the round, then work with rust yarn in the FLO (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st, 1 sl st) rep 10 times (80) Rnd 28: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (64) Rnd 29: switch to red yarn - sc even (64) Rnd 30: sc even (64) Rnd 31: switch back to white yarn - sc even (64) Rnd 32: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (56) Rnd 33: sc even (56) Rnd 34: switch to rust yarn - (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnd 35: sc even (48) Rnd 36: switch back to white yarn - (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 37: sc even (40) Rnd 38: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 39: switch to red yarn - sc even (32) Rnd 40: sc even (32); stuff the hot air balloon tightly Rnd 41: switch back to white yarn - (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 42a: working in BLO with red yarn - (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 43a: working in both loops now - sc dec around (8); F/O, cut the yarn, close the hole and wave in end. Go back to rnd #41 and insert your hook into the front loop of the 1st st… Rnd 42b: working in FLO with red yarn - 24 sc (24) Rnd 43b: working both loops now - 24 sc (24); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Basket (beige) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: working in BLO - sc even (24) Rnd 5: working in BLO - sc even (24) Rnd 6: working in BLO - sc even (24) F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Cut four strands (approximately 4” long) of light brown yarn and use it to hang the basket to rnd #43b of the hot air balloon. I can't wait to see your version of my cute HOT AIR BALLOON! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog my crafty friends! It looks like a cute little Piglet is ready to celebrate his birthday! He cannot wait to make a wish blowing out the candle, taste the yummy cake and open his birthday gift! Lets's join the party!!! Today I'll be sharing with you all the instructions to crochet the BABY PIG - if you want to learn how to make all the fun accessories (the BIRTHDAY HAT, the GIFT BOX and the CAKE) check out the downloadable version of this pattern available for purchase on my ETSY page. __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 60 step-by-step pictures, on Etsy HERE 12 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: light yarn (3) in light and dark pink; cotton thread in black; sewing thread in black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm crochet hook; 10 mm black plastic safety eyes; polyester fiber fill; yarn needle DIMENSION: 6” x 4” (15 x 10 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body and Tail (light and dark pink) Rnd 1: starting off with dark pink yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: working in BLO, sc even (24) Rnd 5: switch to light pink yarn - working in both loops now, sc even (24) Rnd 6: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 7: sc even (32) Rnd 8: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnds 9 - 10: sc even (40) Rnd 11: 15 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 2 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 15 sc (46) Rnd 12: sc even (46) Rnd 13: 22 sc, 2 sc inc, 22 (48) Rnd 14: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnds 15 - 16: sc even (56) Insert the black safety eyes between rnds # 13-14, approximately 20 sts apart. Rnd 17: [(1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 3 times], 44 sc, [(1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 3 times] (62) Rnds 18 - 35: sc even (62); start stuffing the body Rnd 36: 1 sc dec, 58, 1 sc dec (60) Rnd 37: (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (54) Rnd 38: sc even (54) Rnd 39: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnds 40 - 41: sc even (48) Rnd 42: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 43: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 44: sc dec around (12); finish stuffing the body Rnd 45: working in FLO, (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (8) Rnd 46: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (6) Rnd 47: sc dec around (3); do not F/O Crochet 9 chs, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, then work 3 sc in each one of the next 7 chs, and 1 sl st into the last st of rnd #47. F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Ears (light pink yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: working in BLO, sc even (8) …from now on you’ll work in rows... Row 1: 1 sc inc, 6 sc, 1 sc inc (10); ch 1 and turn Row 2: 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc (12); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 1 sc dec, 8 sc, 1 sc dec (10); ch 1 and turn Row 4: 2 sc dec, 4 sc, 2 sc dec (8); ch 1 and turn Row 5: 1 sc dec, 4 sc, 1 sc dec (6); ch 1 and turn Row 6: 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (4); ch 1 and turn Row 7: 2 sc dec (2); ch 1 and turn Row 8: 1 sc dec (1); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Cut a strand of light pink yarn, thread it into your tapestry needle and use it to sew the front loop of rnd #2 of the EARS to the body, between rnds #17-19, approximately 12 sts apart. EYE INDENTATION: Cut a long strand of light pink yarn and thread it into your yarn needle. Insert the needle from the bottom side of the head and pull it out above the eye and then back again into the next stitch on the right. Pull it out right above the other eye and then back again into the next stitch on the right and pull it out from where you initially inserted it from. Pull the two ends causing the eyes to sink into the head slightly. Make a knot and wave in ends. NARES: Cut a long strand of black cotton yarn and thread it into your yarn needle. Embroider two vertical lines onto the NOSE (dark section of the muzzle). MOUTH: Cut a long strand of black sewing thread and use it to embroider the mouth line on the bottom section of the muzzle. Legs (dark and light pink yarn - make four) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (9) Rnd 3: switch to light pink yarn, (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (12) Rnd 4: sc even (12) Rnd 5: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 6: sc even (14) Rnd 7: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (16) Rnd 8: sc even (16) Rnd 9: 8 sc, then leave the remaining 8 sts unworked (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the legs to the bottom of the body. Stuff the legs before attaching them to the body. Front Legs: between rnds #20-26. The 8 sc of the last rnd should face outward. Back legs: between rnds # 35-40. The 8 sc of the last rnd should face backward. I can't wait to see your version of my BIRTHDAY PIGLET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my dear crafters! How's your week going so far? I have to admit that have been so impressed on your feedback on my finger puppets projects I shared with you all in the post months, that I decided to work on a new fun collection! I used to love the Wizard of Oz when I was little. I remember I would listen to the story on my audiocassette over and over again with my brother - what a wonderful memory!!! Today I'll be sharing the instructions to create the cute little Dorothy. The pattern of the Lion is already available for free - click HERE to check the blog post! ...and if you liked this kind of crochet projects, don't forget to also check out the Safari and Woodland Finger Puppets Collections!! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the patterns of the Wizard of Oz collection with many step-by-step pictures, charts, schematic and tips to guide you through the making process on Etsy HERE ! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Brown, Beige, Black, White and Light Blue MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Yarn Needle DIMENSION: 2.5” x 1.5” (6.5 x 3.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body (brown, beige, white, light blue, black yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: sc even (24) Rnd 5: 8 sc, [switch to beige yarn, 8 sc], [switch back to brown yarn, 8 sc] (24) Rnd 6: 7 sc, [switch to beige yarn, 10 sc], [switch back to brown yarn, 7 sc] (24) Rnds 7 - 8: rep rnd #6 (24) Rnd 9: working with beige yarn only, 7 sc in BLO, 10 sc in both loops, 7 sc in BLO (24) Rnd 10: switch to white yarn, sc even (24) Rnds 11 - 12: sc even (24) Rnd 13: switch to light blue yarn, sc even (24) Rnds 14 - 20: sc even (24); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in ends Cut a long strand of brown yarn; thread your yarn onto a tapestry needle and embroider the side bangs between rnds # 4-6. To make braids: cut 3 long strands of brown yarn for each braid. Thread your yarn onto a tapestry needle and insert the tip of the needle below the front loop of sts # 5-6-7 and # 18-19-20. Fold your yarn in half. Braid the yarn and make a knot to secure the braid. Cut the extra length. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rnds # 6-8. Add the eye glare with white yarn. Embroider the NOSE with beige yarn between rnds # 7-8, by wrapping some yarn vertically on two sts. Embroider the V shaped MOUTH with black cotton thread between rnds # 8-10. Cut a long strand of light blue yarn and with the help of the tapestry needle, create the dress straps on the front and on the back of the puppet. I can't wait to see your version of my DOROTHY FINGER PUPPET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Let The World Hear Your Roar!!! A new adorable Tiger has just been added to my crochet Security Blanket Collection! Isn't it just adorable?!? I love all the little details of its cute face...especially the side hair made with the softest fur yarn. The bobble stitch pattern of the mini blanket add a nice and interesting texture that can stimulate your baby's sensory development, while the softness of the yarn make this cute blanket a perfect self-soothing tool. If you like this project don't forget to check out the other safety blanket designs and their free instructions! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 70 step-by-step pictures, charts, schematic and tips on Etsy HERE 10 pages of detailed instructions to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Rust, White and Black; Super Bulky (6) Fur Yarn in Cream; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 3.25 mm Crochet Hook; Poly Filling; Tapestry Needle DIMENSION: 9.5” x 13” (24 x 34 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), bobble stitch (bo), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). BLANKET PANEL A (rust – work in rows) Row 1: 38 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 36 sc (37); ch 2 and turn Row 2: dc even (37); ch 1 and turn Row 3: sc even (37); ch 2 and turn Rows 4 - 23: rep rows 2-3 (37); F/O and cut the yarn BLANKET PANEL B (rust yarn; work in rows) Row 1: 38 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 36 sc (37); ch 2 and turn Row 2: 1 dc into the 1st st, 1 ch, (skip one st, 1 bo, ch 1, skip 1 st, work 1 dc into the next st) rep 9 times (19 sts, 9 chs); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 1 sc into the dc st, (1 sc into the space between the dc and the bobble st, 1 sc into the bobble st, 1 sc into the ch space, 1 sc into the dc st) rep 9 times (37); ch 2 and turn Rows 4 - 23: rep rows 2-3; DO NOT F/O Do not F/O or cut the yarn. Place the two panels together, matching up all sides and making sure the right side of the bubble panel is facing outwards. Start joining the panels by crocheting the edges together with single crochet stitches. Work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) stitches in each corner. F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. HEAD (rust and white yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with rust yarn – 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) (40) Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) (48) Rnds 7 - 13: sc even (48) Rnd 14: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice, switch to white yarn (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep three times, switch back to rust yarn, (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep three times (56) Rnds 15 - 16: rep rnd #14 (56) Rnd 17: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, switch to white yarn (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep three times, switch back to rust yarn, (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep three times (48) Rnd 18: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, switch to white yarn (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep three times, switch back to rust yarn, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep three times (40) Rnd 19: working with rust yarn only, (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30) Rnd 20: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20); stuff the head firmly Rnd 21: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 22: sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and leave a long strand of yarn. Ears (rust yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnds 3 - 4: sc even (12) Rnd 5: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ears to the top of the head between rnds # 4-8. Do not stuff the ears. Vertical strap (white yarn) Row 1: 3 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc (2); ch 1 and turn Row 2: 2 sc (2); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 1 sc, 1 sc inc (3); ch 1 and turn Row 4: sc even (3); ch 1 and turn Row 5: 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc (4); ch 1 and turn Rows 6 - 12: sc even (4); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Position the stripe so that the last row falls between rnds # 12-13 of the head. Sew all the 4 sides to the head with the extra strand of white yarn. Embroider 2 black stripes on the top of the head, 2 sts apart from the white stripe. Embroider the NOSE between rnds #12-14 with black yarn, 4 sts wide. Embroider three dots on each cheek with black yarn. Cut a 15” long strand of white fur yarn and thread it onto your tapestry needle. Insert the needle into the head and pull it out between rnds #17-18 on one side of the head (below the lower black stripe). Insert the needle back into the head between rnds #8-9. Repeat on the other side. Use the fur yarn to create the inner ears. Legs (rust yarn; make 4) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnds 3 - 6: sc even (16) Rnd 7: (2 sc, 1 sc de) rep around (12) Rnd 8: sc even (12); stuff the tip of the leg Row 9: flatten the last round and work through both layers, 6 sc (6); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Embroider the toe 4 lines with black cotton thread. Tail (rust and black yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with rust yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2 - 4: sc even (8) Rnd 5: switch to black yarn, sc even (8) Rnd 6: switch back to rust yarn, sc even (8) Rnds 7 - 8: sc even (8) Rnd 9: switch back to rust yarn, sc even (8) Rnds 10 - 21: rep rnds # 6-8 (8) Rnd 22: switch back to rust yarn, sc even (8) Do not stuff the tail Rnd 23: flatten the last round and work through both layers, 4 sc (6); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Assembling instructions Sew the bottom side of the tail to one of the blanket’s edges. Sew the front legs to the side edges of the blanket and the back legs to the bottom edge. Sew the TAIL to the bottom edge of the blanket between the back legs. I can't wait to see your version of my TIGER SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my friends! Are you ready to sail away with me today? I've designed for you all a cute boat! I've always loved sea adventurous stories and novels - the power of nature and its amazing creatures are just fascinating! So, jump on and have some fun! __________________________________________________________________________________________ This crochet project requires some sewing skills! So for those of you that need some visual help, don't forget that you can purchase a downloadable PDF version of the pattern (with more than 50 step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics) on Etsy HERE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - light yarn (3) in blue, white, and yellow MATERIALS: 2.25 mm crochet hook; poly filling; yarn needle DIMENSIONS: 5.5” x 3” x 3.5” (14 x 8 x 9 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Main Body (blue and white) Row 1: starting off with blue yarn, 19 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 17 sc (18); ch 1 and turn Row 2 - 20: sc even (18); ch 1 and turn Row 21: 8 sc, 1 sc dec, 8 sc (17); ch 1 and turn Row 22: 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 8 sc (16); ch 1 and turn Row 23: sc even (16); ch 1 and turn Row 24: 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc (15); ch 1 and turn Row 25: sc even (15); ch 1 and turn Row 26: 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc (14); ch 1 and turn Row 27: 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc (13); ch 1 and turn Row 28: 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc (12); ch 1 and turn Row 29: 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (11); ch 1 and turn Row 30: 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (10); ch 1 and turn Row 31: 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc (9); ch 1 and turn Row 32: 3 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc (8); ch 1 and turn Row 33: 1 sc dec, 4 sc, 1 sc dec (6); ch 1 and turn Row 34: 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (4); ch 1 and turn Row 35: 2 sc dec (2) DO NOT CH 1, AND DON’T TURN; CONTINUE WORKING IN ROUND. Rnd 1: 34 sc, work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in the corner st, 16 sc, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in the other corner st, 34 sc (90) Rnd 2: working on BLO, sc even (90) Rnd 3: working in both loops now, 1 sc inc, 88 sc, 1 sc inc (92) Rnd 4: 1 sc inc, 90 sc, 1 sc inc (94) Rnd 5: 1 sc inc, 92 sc, 1 sc inc (96) Rnd 6: switch to white yarn, sc even (96) Rnd 7: sc even (96) Rnd 8: switch back to blue yarn, sc even (96) Rnd 9: sc even (96) Rnd 10: sl st even in the FLO of the previous rnd (96); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. _______________________ Deck (beige) Row 1: starting off with blue yarn, 19 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 17 sc (18); ch 1 and turn Row 2 - 20: sc even (18); ch 1 and turn Row 21: 8 sc, 1 sc dec, 8 sc (17); ch 1 and turn Row 22: 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 8 sc (16); ch 1 and turn Row 23: sc even (16); ch 1 and turn Row 24: 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc (15); ch 1 and turn Row 25: sc even (15); ch 1 and turn Row 26: 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc (14); ch 1 and turn Row 27: 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc (13); ch 1 and turn Row 28: 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc (12); ch 1 and turn Row 29: 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (11); ch 1 and turn Row 30: 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (10); ch 1 and turn Row 31: 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc (9); ch 1 and turn Row 32: 3 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc (8); ch 1 and turn Row 33: 1 sc dec, 4 sc, 1 sc dec (6); ch 1 and turn Row 34: 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (4); ch 1 and turn Row 35: 2 sc dec (2) DO NOT CH 1, AND DON’T TURN; CONTINUE WORKING IN ROUND. Rnd 1: 34 sc, work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in the corner st, 16 sc, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in the other corner st, 34 sc (90); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. _______________________ Cabin (yellow) Row 1: 13 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 11 sc (12); ch 1 and turn Rows 2 - 11: sc even (12) DO NOT CH 1, AND DON’T TURN; CONTINUE WORKING IN ROUND. Rnd 1: 9 sc, 3 sc in the corner st, 10 sc, 3 sc in the corner st, 9 sc, 3 sc in the corner st, 10 sc, 3 sc in the corner st (50) Rnd 2: working in BLO, sc even (50) Rnds 3 - 10: sc even (50); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. _______________________ Funnel (blue and white) Rnd 1: starting off with blue yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: working in BLO, sc even (16) Rnd 4: sc even (16) Rnd 5: switch to white yarn, sc even (16) Rnd 6: switch back to blue yarn, sc even (16) Rnd 7: sc even (16) Rnd 8: working in BLO, (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. _______________________ Round Windows (blue and white - make two) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn, 7 sc in a mr (7) Rnd 2: sc inc around (14) Rnd 3: switch to blue yarn and work in BLO, sc even (14) ; F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. _______________________ Front Oval Window (blue and white) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn, 6 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc, 4 sc in the last ch, continue working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 3 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st (14) Rnd 2: 2 sc inc, 3 sc, 4 sc inc, 3 sc, 2 sc in (22) Rnd 3: switch to blue yarn and work in BLO, sc even (22); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. _______________________ Door (blue) Row 1: 9 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 7 sc (8); ch 1 and turn Row 2: sc even (8); ch 1 and turn Rows 3 - 4: sc even (8) Do not F/O, continue working in round: 2 sc, 1 sc inc in the corner st, 7 sc (leave the bottom side of the door unworked). F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. _______________________ Assembling instructions Position the cabin onto the deck between rows #11 -24. Start sewing the last rnd of the cabin to the deck as shown in the picture below. Once you’ve attached the first two sides, pause, and start sewing the other parts to the cabin. Sew the funnel to the top side of the cabin. Sew the round windows to the cabin right and left sides and the oval window to the front one. Sew the door to the back side of the cabin. Embroider the door handle with yellow yarn. Stuff the cabin firmly and finish sewing it onto the deck. Place some stuffing into the boat and position the deck on top of it. Start sewing the last rnd of the deck to the interior side of the boat between rnds # 5-6 (below the white round). F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. I can't wait to see your version of my cute BOAT! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my fellow crafters! Hope you've had a good jump into the week! In a Summer that has brought us already many hot days, there's nothing better than a delicious and cool treat to beat the heat, don't you agree? For this Tuesday free pattern I designed a super cute ice cream that could make a fun toy or an adorable decor for birthday parties and baby showers! So, are you ready to crochet along? Choose your favorite yarn and colors and let's have some fun! __________________________________________________________________________________________ For this project I used Domigurumi Cotton, gifted me by the sweet Domitilla (owner of Domigurumi). This extremely easy to work with yarn is made of cotton fibers crafted to make it specially soft to touch. Thanks to this cotton, the stitches result nice and neat and well defined. Make sure to check out her website and her Instagram account (@domi.gurumi) and discover all the yarn options! __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern (with many step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics) on Etsy HERE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - in brown, pink, aqua, white and beige MATERIALS: 2.25 mm crochet hook; poly filling; yarn needle DIMENSION: 4.5” x 2.5” (12 x 6 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). ICE CREAM (brown/pink/aqua and white) Rnd 1: starting off with brown/pink/aqua yarn, 7 ch, 2 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 4 sc into the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 4 sc, 1 sc inc into the last st (16) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 3: (1 sc inc, 2 sc) rep around (32) Rnd 4: sc even (32) Rnd 5: (1 sc inc, 3 sc) rep around (40) Rnds 6 - 7: sc even (40) Rnd 8: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnds 9 - 22: sc even (48) DO NOT F/O THE YARN. Rnd 23: join white yarn into the back loop of the 1st st of the previous rnd; working in BLO, sc even (48) Rnds 24 - 26: working in both loops now, sc even (48) Start stuffing the ice cream. Go back to your main color yarn; work an additional round of 48 sc in the FLO of rnd #22. F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Let’s create now the bottom side of the ice cream. Rnd 27: working in BLO, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 28: work in both loops now, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 29: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Finish stuffing the ice cream. Rnd 30: 2 sc dec, 4 sc, 4 sc dec, 4 sc, 2 sc dec (16); F/O and leave along strand of yarn. STICK (beige) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (16) Rnd 4: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (20) Rnds 5 - 7: sc even (20) Rnd 8: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 9: sc even (16) Rnd 10: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12) Rnds 11 - 12: sc even (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn Flatten the stick (do not stuff it) and secure it in place with pins. Sew the stick opening to the ice cream bottom side. Embroider the light reflection on one side of the ice cream with white yarn (between rnds #4-10). I can't wait to see your version of my cute ICE CREAM! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

I've always loved how delicate and precious cotton flowers are, and how they can become a lovely piece of decor for the house. I have a beautiful wreath made of dried cotton flowers that I often add in background as a photo prop when taking pictures of my amigurumis. ...so why not making this adorable decoration the center piece of my photo this time? Let's learn how to create this graceful flower together! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ You can purchase the PDF pattern here on my Etsy page - you will find many explanatory step-by-step pictures, diagrams and tips to guide you through the making process. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN - medium (4) in white and brown MATERIALS - 4.25 mm and 2.5 mm crochet hooks; yarn needle DIMENSIONS - 2.5” x 2.5” x 1” (5 x 5 x 2.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS -magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), bobble stitch (bo), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL - beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). ______________________________________________ Cotton Flower (white yarn - 4.25 mm hook) Rnd 1: in a mr work 2 ch, 1 bo, 1 sl st, 2 ch, 1 bo, 1 sl st, 2 ch, 1 bo, 1 sl st, 2 ch, 1 bo, 1 sl st (4 bo, 4 sl st); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn ______________________________________________ Bract (brown yarn - 2.5 mm hook) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Row 2: (7 ch, 1 sl st into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc into the next ch, 1 hdc into the next one, 1 dc into the 4th, 1 hdc into the 5th, and 1 sc into the last ch, 1 sl st into the next st of the round) rep 4 times F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. ______________________________________________ Assembling Instructions With a yarn needle, insert the white strand of yarn of the cotton flower into the center ring of the bract and make a knot. Use the extra strands of brown yarn to attach the flower to the branch (make few knots to secure the flower in place). I can't wait to see your version of my COTTON STEM! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog! Are you ready to create the cutest Frog Safety Blanket?!? I cannot get enough of this lovely bobble pattern - it's absolutely super easy to crochet and the look of it is just gorgeous. ...not to mention how fun it has been designing the cute frog and its chubby toes! If you like this project don't forget to check out the other safety blanket designs and their free instructions! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with 60 step-by-step pictures and charts, schematic and tips on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Green, White and Yellow; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 3.25 mm Crochet Hook; Poly Filling; 9 mm Plastic Safety Eyes DIMENSION: 11” x 10” (27 x25 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), bobble stitch (bo), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). BLANKET PANEL A (green – work in rows) Row 1: 38 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 36 sc (37); ch 2 and turn Row 2: dc even (37); ch 1 and turn Row 3: sc even (37); ch 2 and turn Rows 4 - 23: rep rows 2-3 (37); F/O and cut the yarn BLANKET PANEL B (green yarn; work in rows) Row 1: 38 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 36 sc (37); ch 2 and turn Row 2: 1 dc into the 1st st, 1 ch, (skip one st, 1 bo, ch 1, skip 1 st, work 1 dc into the next st) rep 9 times (19 sts, 9 chs); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 1 sc into the dc st, (1 sc into the space between the dc and the bobble st, 1 sc into the bobble st, 1 sc into the ch space, 1 sc into the dc st) rep 9 times (37); ch 2 and turn Rows 4 - 23: rep rows 2-3; DO NOT F/O Do not F/O or cut the yarn. Place the two panels together, matching up all sides and making sure the right side of the bubble panel is facing outwards. Start joining the panels by crocheting the edges together with single crochet stitches. Work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) stitches in each corner. F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. HEAD (green and white yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with green yarn – 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 hdc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: (2 sc inc, 2 hdc inc) rep twice (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice, (1 hdc, 1 sc hdc) rep twice, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice, (1 hdc, 1 sc hdc) rep twice (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) (40) Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) (48) Rnds 7 - 9: sc even (48) Rnd 10: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) (56) Rnds 11 - 14: sc even (56) Rnd 15: 17 sc, switch to white yarn and work 22 sc in BLO, switch back to green yarn and work 17 sc (56) Rnd 16: [continue working with green yarn, (3 sc, 1 sc dec), (5 sc, 1 sc dec), 5 sc], [switch to white yarn, 1 sc dec, (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, 5 sc], [switch back to green yarn, 1 sc dec, (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, 2 sc] (48) Rnd 17: [continue working with green yarn, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, 3 sc], [switch to white yarn, 1 sc dec, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, 4 sc], [switch back to green yarn, 1 sc dec, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, 1 sc] (40) Rnd 18: [continue working with green yarn, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, 3 sc], [switch to white yarn, 1 sc dec, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice, 3 sc], [switch back to green yarn, 1 sc dec, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice] (32); start stuffing the head Rnd 19: working with green yarn only, (2 sc, 1 sc inc) (24) Rnd 20: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) (16); finish stuffing the head Rnd 21: sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and leave a long strand of yarn. Eyes (green yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 hdc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: (2 sc inc, 2 hdc inc) rep twice (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice, (1 hdc, 1 sc hdc) rep twice, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice, (1 hdc, 1 sc hdc) rep twice (24) Rnds 4 - 5: sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the eyes to the head. Insert the plastic safety eyes between rnds #3-4 on the wider side, secure them in place with the washer. Sew the eyes to the head, between rnds # 1-9. Stuff while sewing. Crown (yellow yarn) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: working in BLO, sc even (12) Rnd 4: (1 dc, 2 ch, 1 sl into the dc, 2 ch, 1 sl st into next st) rep 6 times; F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the front loop stitches of rnd 2 of the crown to the top of the head, in between the eyes. Feet/Hands (green yarn; make 4) - Make 3 toes – Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: sc even (12) Rnd 4: sc dec around (6) Rnds 5 - 6: sc even (6); F/O and hide the yarn. Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 3rd toe. Do not stuff the toes. - Now it’s time to assemble the foot/hand - Rnd 7: continue working on the 3rd toe, and crochet 3 sc, move to the 2nd toe and crochet 3 sc, keep working on the 1st toe and crochet 6 sc, go back working on the to the 2nd toe and crochet 3 sc, move back to the 3rd toe and crochet 3 sc (18) Rnd 8: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) repeat around (12) Rnd 9: sc even (12) Rnd 10: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) repeat around (8) Rnd 11: flatten the last round and work through both layers, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the head to the upper side of the blanket. Sew the feet to the lower side of the blanket. Sew the hands to the right and left sides of the blanket. Color the inside of the MOUTH and the CHEEKS with pink blush. I can't wait to see your version of my FROG SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my friends and welcome back to my blog! Today is the first day of Summer, so what better day to share this fun free project?! Many of you on this side of the globe are probably already on vacation or planning to go. What is your idea of vacation? Do you like to be spoiled in luxurious hotels or you prefer to be more in contact with nature? I definitely prefer the second option and I'd love the idea of traveling with a cute little camper...exactly like the one we all are gonna crochet today!!! So, grab your hook and yarn and let's go on our new crochet adventure together! __________________________________________________________________________________________ For this project I used Domigurumi Cotton, gifted me by the sweet Domitilla (owner of Domigurumi). This extremely easy to work with yarn is made of cotton fibers crafted to make it specially soft to touch. Thanks to this cotton, the stitches result nice and neat and well defined. Make sure to check out her website and her Instagram account (@domi.gurumi) and discover all the yarn options! __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern (with more than 30 step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics) on Etsy HERE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - in beige, white, pink and gray MATERIALS: 2.25 mm crochet hook; poly filling; yarn needle DIMENSION: 4.5” x 3” (12 x 8 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), long single crochet (long sc). back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). BOTTOM SIDE (pink) Rnd 1: 15 chs, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 12 sc, 4 sc into the last ch of the foundation chain, continue working on the other side, 12 sc, 1 sc inc into the last ch (32) Rnd 2: 1 sc inc, 14 sc, 2 sc inc, 14 sc, 1 sc inc into the last st (36) Rnd 3: 2 sc inc, 14 sc, 4 sc inc, 14 sc, 2 sc inc (44) Rnd 4: 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 16 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 2 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 16 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (52) Rnd 5: 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 18 sc, 1 sc inc, 6 sc, 1 sc inc, 18 sc, 1 sc inc, 3 sc (56) Rnd 6: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (64); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. ________________________________________ BODY (beige and pink) Rnd 1: starting off with beige yarn – 15 chs, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 12 sc, 4 sc into the last ch of the foundation chain, continue working on the other side, 12 sc, 1 sc inc into the last ch (32) Rnd 2: 1 sc inc, 14 sc, 2 sc inc, 14 sc, 1 sc inc into the last st (36) Rnd 3: 2 sc inc, 14 sc, 4 sc inc, 14 sc, 2 sc inc (44) Rnd 4: 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 16 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 2 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 16 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (52) Rnd 5: 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 18 sc, 1 sc inc, 6 sc, 1 sc inc, 18 sc, 1 sc inc, 3 sc (56) Rnd 6: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (64) Rnds 7 - 9: sc even (64) Rnd 10: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (72) Rnds 11 - 12: sc even (72) Rnd 13: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (80) Rnds 14 - 15: sc even (80) Rnd 16: switch to pink yarn - sc even (80) Rnd 17: (9 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (88) Rnd 18: sc even (88) Rnd 19: (9 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (80) Rnd 20: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (70) Rnds 21 - 22: sc even (70) Rnd 23: 3 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec, 11 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec, 11 sc, 1 sc dec, 3 sc (64); F/O and cut the yarn. Matching the sides, sew the bottom part to the main body. Stuff the camper while sewing up the opening. ________________________________________ DOOR (white and pink - work in rows) Row 1: starting off with white yarn - 7 chs, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 5 sc (6) Rows 2 - 5: sc even (6) Row 6: switch to pink yarn - sc even (6) Rows 7 - 14: sc even (6) Do not F/O, work around the door 1 sc in each st, except for the corners where you should work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc). F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the door to the side of the camper between rnds # 7-23. _______________________________________ ROUND WINDOW (white and pink) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn - 7 sc in a mr (7) Rnd 2: sc inc around (14) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (21) Rnd 4: switch to pink yarn - work in BLO, sc even (21); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the window to one side of the camper, between rnds # 7-15. _______________________________________ RECTANGULAR WINDOW (white and pink - work in rows) Row 1: starting off with white yarn - 10 chs, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 9 sc (10) Rows 2 - 5: sc even (10); F/O and cut the yarn Join pink yarn in anyone st and work around the window 1 sc in each st, except for the corners where you should work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc). F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the window to the side of the camper between rnds # 7-15. ________________________________________ WHEELS (white and gray - make two) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn - 7 sc in a mr (7) Rnd 2: sc inc around (14) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (21) Rnd 4: switch to gray yarn – work 2 long sc in each stitch of rnd 3 (28); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the wheels to the side of the camper, positioning the upper edge between rounds # 19-20. Only attach the stitches that are in contact with the camper. ________________________________________ TOWING BAR (gray) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) - Arm 1 - Rnd 3: 3 sc, then skip the next 6 sts and insert your hook into stitch #10, work 1 sc and then work 1 sc into the next 2 sts (6) Rnds 4 - 6: sc even (6); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn - Arm 2 - Rnd 3: insert your hook into stitch #4 of rnd #2, work 1 sc and then work 1 sc into the next 5 sts (6) Rnds 4 - 6: sc even (6); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn Close the hole and use the extra strands of yarn to attach the ends to the front of the camper between rnds #22-23. Embroider the doorknob and the back lights with white yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my cute CAMPER TRAILER! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog! Are you all guys ready to have some fun working on this cute little helicopter?? I absolutely loved working on this project - I enjoyed the challenge of keeping the instruction pretty easy and still being able to achieve a realistic look. The components are light and yet sturdy enough to maintain the shape and, like the skids, sustain the weight of the helicopter. So, are you curious to give this project a try? __________________________________________________________________________________________ For this project I used Domigurumi Cotton, gifted me by the sweet Domitilla (owner of Domigurumi). This extremely easy to work with yarn is made of cotton fibers crafted to make it specially soft to touch. Thanks to this cotton, the stitches result nice and neat and well defined. Make sure to check out their website and discover all their yarn options! __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern (with more than 40 step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics) on Etsy HERE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - in white, gray, aqua MATERIALS: 2.25 mm crochet hook; poly filling; yarn needle DIMENSION: 4.5” x 2.5” x 2” (12 x 7 x 6 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). HELICOPTER (white, gray) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: sc even (32) Rnd 6: switch to gray yarn, (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnds 7 - 15: sc even (40); start stuffing Rnd 16: 5 sc, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times, 5 sc (34) Rnd 17: 3 sc, 1 sc dec, (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times, 1 dec, 3 sc (26) Rnd 18: 4 sc, (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times, 4 sc (20) Rnd 19: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnds 20 - 21: sc even (16) Rnd 22: 6 sc, 2 sc dec, 6 sc (14) Rnd 23: sc even (14) Rnd 24: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (12) Rnds 25 - 26: sc even (12) Rnd 27: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (10) Rnd 28: sc even (10); finish stuffing Rnd 29: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (8) Rnd 30: sc even (8); F/O and close the hole. ________________________________________ WINDOWS (white - make two) Rnd 1: 7 sc in a mr (7) Rnd 2: sc inc around (14) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (21); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the windows to the sides of the helicopter between rnds # 8-15. ________________________________________ ROTOR HUB (gray brown) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (9); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tail to the top of the helicopter, between rounds # 12-15. _______________________________________ ROTOR BLADES (aqua) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnds 3 - 6: sc even (10) Rnd 7: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (8) Rnd 8: sc even (8) Rnd 9: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (6) Rnd 10: sc even (6); flatten the blade and crochet 3 sc trough both layers; F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the blade to the rotor hub, between rounds # 2-3. _______________________________________ TAIL ROTOR (gray and aqua) Rnd 1: starting off with gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) - Blade 1 - Row 1: switching to aqua yarn, 1 sc inc, 1 sc (3); ch 1 and turn Row 2: 1 sc inc, 2 sc (4); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 4 sc (4) Now work on the left side of the blade, 1 sl st in each of the next two st, 1 sl st into the 3rd sc of the first rnd. - Blade 2 - Row 1: keep working with aqua yarn, 1 ch, 1 sc into the same st, 1 sc inc (3); ch 1 and turn Row 2: 2 sc, 1 sc inc (4); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 4 sc (4) Now work on the left side of the blade, 1 sl st in each of the next two st, 1 sl st into the 5th sc of the first rnd. - Blade 3 - Row 1: keep working with aqua yarn, 1 ch, 1 sc into the same st, 1 sc inc (3); ch 1 and turn Row 2: 2 sc, 1 sc inc (4); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 4 sc (4) Now work on the left side of the blade, 1 sl st in each of the next two st, 1 sl st into the 1st sc of the first rnd. F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tail rotor to one side of the fin. ________________________________________ SKIDS (gray - make two) Row 1: 15 ch, work 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 13 sc (14); ch 1 and turn Row 2: 4 sc, 3 chs, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc into the 3rd one, 1 sc into the 10th sc of the previous row, 5 sc, 3 chs, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc into the 3rd one, 1 sc into the 4th sc of the previous row (18 sc); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Fold the crocheted piece in half and sew the second row to the foundation chain, working around the vertical stitches. Use the extra length of yarn to attach the small vertical part to the bottom of the helicopter between rnds # 8-10 and 15-17, approximately 7 stitches apart. I can't wait to see your version of my cute HELICOPTER! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello fellow crafters! It's Tuesday again! Wow, time really flies, especially when having fun...and I've had a lot of fun during the past week working on this super cute Sailor Bear design. Those who have been following me for a while may recognize the character in the picture - Gordon the Bear - that I designed approximately two years ago. I made little adjustments to the pattern, created a new outfit and replaced the beehive with a life ring!! ...and here he is in a new sailor version! I'm so happy on how the whole project turned out! __________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern (12 pages) with more than 50 step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics, on Etsy HERE. The instructions to crochet the LIFE RING are only available on the downloadable PDF version. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - in light brown, beige, white, blue, light blue; Cotton thread in black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm crochet hook; poly filling; yarn needle; 6 mm black plastic safety eyes DIMENSION: Bear - 7” x 4.5” (18 x 11cm) Life Ring - 3” diameter (7cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). HEAD (light brown, beige) Rnd 1: starting off with light brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6: sc even (40) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 8: sc even (48) Rnd 9: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnds 10 - 11: sc even (56) Rnd 12: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (64) Rnds 13 - 14: sc even (64) Rnd 15: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 3 times, switch to beige yarn, 6 sc, switch back to light brown yarn, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 4 times (72) Rnd 16: 26 sc with light brown yarn, 8 sc with beige yarn, 38 sc with light brown yarn (72) Rnds 17 - 20: rep rnd #16 (64) Rnd 21: 27 sc with light brown yarn, 6 sc with beige yarn, 39 sc with light brown yarn (72) Rnd 22: working with light brown only, (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (63) Rnd 23: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (54) Rnd 24: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (45) Rnd 25: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 26: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30); F/O and cut the yarn. Insert the plastic safety EYES between rnds #13-14, 10 sts apart. Stuff the head firmly. ________________________________________ EARS (light brown - make two) Rnd 1: 5 sc in a mr (5) Rnd 2: sc inc around (10) Rnds 3 - 4: sc even (10) Rnd 5: sc dec around (5); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Flatten the ears and sew them on top of the head between rnds # 6-10. Embroider the NOSE between rnds #14-18, as shown in the picture. Embroider the EYELASHES with black cotton thread, between rnds # 8-11. ________________________________________ LEGS (light brown and beige - make two) - Make two – Rnd 1: starting off with beige yarn, work 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (16) Rnd 4: sc even (16) Rnd 5: switch to light brown yarn, sc even (16) Rnd 6: sc even (16); F/O and stuff the leg. Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 6 instead. - Merge the two legs together – Rnd 7: insert the hook into anyone stitch of the 1st leg, pull up the yarn, ch 1 and work 1 sc into the same st, work 1 sc into each one of the next 15 sts; work 1 hdc in each one of the next 6 chains between the legs; continue working on the 2nd leg now, 16 sc; then work 1 hdc in each one of the next 6 chains between the legs (44) Rnd 8: (10 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 4 times (48) Rnd 9: sc even (48) Rnd 10: 17 sc, 6 sc inc, 25 sc (54) Rnd 11: 18 sc, (switch to beige yarn and work 10 sc), switch back to light brown yarn and work 26 sc (54) Rnds 12 - 13: rep rnd #11 (54); keep stuffing as you go Rnd 14: [working with light brown yarn, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) repeat 3 times], (switch to beige yarn and work 10 sc), [switch back to light brown yarn, [(4 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat 4 times, 2 sc] (47) Rnd 15: 15 sc with light brown yarn, 10 sc with beige yarn, switch to light brown yarn, 20 sc, 1 sc dec (46) Rnd 16: 15 sc with light brown yarn, 10 sc with beige yarn, switch to light brown yarn, 21 sc (46) Rnd 17: [working with light brown yarn, (3 sc, 1 sc dec) repeat 3 times], [switch to beige yarn (3sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice], [switch back to light brown yarn, [(3 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat 4 times, 1 sc] (37) Rnd 18: 12 sc with light brown yarn, 8 sc with beige yarn, switch to light brown yarn, 17 sc (37) Rnd 19: 13 sc with light brown yarn, 6 sc with beige yarn, switch to light brown yarn, 16 sc, 1 sc dec (36) Rnd 20: sc even working with light brown only, sc even (36) Rnd 21: sc even (36) Rnd 22: (10 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 3 times (33) Rnd 23: (9 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 3 times (30) Rnds 24 - 27: sc even (30); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the body to the last round of the head. Stuff the body firmly while attaching the two parts together. ________________________________________ ARMS (light brown and beige - make two) Rnd 1: starting with beige yarn, 7 sc in a mr (7) Rnd 2: sc inc around (14) Rnd 3: switch to light brown yarn, sc even (14) Rnd 4: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (12) Rnds 5 - 6: sc even (12) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep twice (10) Rnds 8 - 12: sc even (10); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Stuff the arms lightly. Sew the arms to the side of the body, between rounds # 21-25. ________________________________________ TAIL (light brown) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (9); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the bear, between rounds # 12-15. ________________________________________ VEST (white) Row 1: 27 ch, work 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 25 sc (26); ch 1 and turn Row 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (39); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 1 sc inc, 37 sc, 1 sc inc (41); ch 1 and turn Row 4: 6 sc, 7 chs (skip 7 sts), 15 sc, 7 chs (skip 7 sts), 6 sc (27 sc, 14 chs); ch 1 and turn Row 5: 1 sc inc, 5 sc, 7 sc into the 7 chs space, 15 sc, 7 sc into the 7 chs space, 5 sc, 1 sc inc (43); ch 1 and turn Row 6: sc even (43); ch 1 and turn Row 7: 1 sc inc, 41 sc, 1 sc inc (45); ch 1 and turn Row 8: sc even (45); ch 1 and turn Row 9: 1 sc inc, 43 sc, 1 sc inc (47); ch 1 and turn Row 10: sc even (47); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Place the vest on the bear with the opening on the back; use the strand of yarn to sew the side seams. _______________________________________ HAT (white and blue) Rnd 1: 7 sc in a mr (7) Rnd 2: sc inc around (14) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (21) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (28) Rnd 5 - 8: sc even (28); turn and work in the opposite direction Rnd 9: working in FLO, (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (35) Rnd 10: switch to blue yarn, sc even (35) Rnd 11: switch back to white yarn, sc even (35); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn Sew rnd # 8 of the hat to the top of the bear’s head. ________________________________________ NECK WRAP (white and blue) Row 1: 51 ch, 1 sl st into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sl st in each st across (50); F/O and wave in end. Place the neck wrap around the beard’s neck as shown in the picture. Secure the wrap in place by sewing the overlapping ends together. I can't wait to see your version of my cute SAILOR BEAR! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Welcome back to my blog my friends! First of all I wanted to thank you for the great feedback on my latest free design - the Lighthouse. Many of you reached out to share comments and your love for this cute project. ...it's so fun and inspiring that sometimes the simplest projects are the most appreciated ones. You can check the free instruction by clicking on the picture. As promised, today I'll be sharing the second Nautical inspired free crochet pattern. These decorative fishes are a great addition to any wall or door, don't you think?! The pattern is super easy to follow and only requires the ability to work in both front and back loops, in order to create the scales. You can mix and match colors to crochet something special for your own house! I literally can't wait to receive your feedback on this new design and the photos of your makes! So, are you ready for some fun crochet time??? Grab your hook and yarn and crochet along with me... ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 30 step-by-step pictures, along with diagrams, on Etsy HERE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - White, Gray, Blue; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm; Poly Filling; Yarn Needle; Jute Cord DIMENSION: 5.5” x 2.5” (14 x 6 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Fish (white, gray/blue yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc, 2 sc inc 1 sc (12) Rnd 3: 2 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc (16) Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 6 sc, 2 sc inc, 3 sc (20) Rnd 5: 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 8 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc (24) Rnd 6: 5 sc, 2 sc inc, 10 sc, 2 sc inc, 5 sc (28) Rnd 7: sc even (28) Rnd 8: 6 sc, 2 sc inc, 12 sc, 2 sc inc, 6 sc (32) Rnds 9 - 10: sc even (32) Rnd 11: switch to gray/blue yarn, 7 sc, 2 sc inc, 14 sc, 2 sc inc, 7 sc (36) Rnd 12: working in BLO, sc even (36) Rnd 13: 8 sc, 2 sc inc, 16 sc, 2 sc inc, 8 sc (40) Rnd 14: working in BLO, sc even (40) Rnd 15: 8 sc, 2 sc dec, 16 sc, 2 sc dec, 8 sc (36) Rnd 16: working in BLO, sc even (36) Rnd 17: sc even (36) Rnd 18: working in BLO, sc even (36) Rnd 19: sc even (36) Rnd 20: working in BLO, sc even (36) Rnd 21: 7 sc, 2 sc dec, 14 sc, 2 sc dec, 7 sc (32) Rnd 22: working in BLO, sc even (32) Rnd 23: sc even (32); start stuffing the fish Rnd 24: working in BLO, sc even (32) Rnd 25: 6 sc, 2 sc dec, 12 sc, 2 sc dec, 6 sc (28) Rnd 26: working in BLO, sc even (28) Rnd 27: 5 sc, 2 sc dec, 10 sc, 2 sc dec, 5 sc (24) Rnd 28: working in BLO, sc even (24) Rnd 29: 4 sc, 2 sc dec, 8 sc, 2 sc dec, 4 sc (20) Rnd 30: working in BLO, sc even (20) Rnd 31: 3 sc, 2 sc dec, 6 sc, 2 sc dec, 3 sc (16) Rnd 32: working in BLO, sc even (16) Rnd 33: 2 sc, 2 sc dec, 4 sc, 2 sc dec, 2 sc (12) Rnd 34: working in BLO, sc even (12); finish stuffing Rnd 35: switch to white yarn, (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (16) Rnd 36: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (20) Rnd 37: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 38: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (28) Rnd 39: work 7 sl st and leave the other stitches unworked (7) Flat the tail and work 14 sc through both layers, F/O and wave in end. Holding the fish upside down insert the hook into the FLO of the 1st stitch of rnd #33 and work (1 sc, 1 hdc inc, 1 sc, 1 sl st) rep around with gray/blue yarn. Repeat the same instructions for rnds #31/29/27/25/23/21/19/17/15/13/11. Embroider the EYES between rows #5-7 with black cotton thread. Cut a 10” long strand of jute cord. Using a yarn needle, insert one end of the strand in the eye spaces. Then make a knot. Use the jute cord to hang the decorative fish. I can't wait to see your version of my DECORATIVE FISH! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my friend! I hope you've had a good jump into the new week! Am I the only one looking forward to Summer? I'm already dreaming of sunset beach walks, road trips, ice cream and evening by the fire pit. ...and since we started talking about Summer, let's get ready for the next season with a series of nautical crochet projects! Today I'll be sharing the first of three cute designs that will immediately make you dream about summertime! Let's make a soft and squishy Lighthouse amigurumi that can work as play toy for your kids or as a cute baby nursery decor! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ You can purchase the PDF pattern here on my Etsy page - you will find many explanatory step-by-step pictures and tips to guide you through the making process. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN medium yarn (4) in gray, yellow, white, red MATERIALS 4.25 mm crochet hook Poly Filling Yarn Needle DIMENSIONS 10” x 4” (25.5 x 10 cm) ABBREVIATIONS magic ring (mr) stitch (st) slip stitch (sl st) single crochet (sc) back loop only (BLO) front loop only (FLO) fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Lighthouse (gray, yellow, white and red yarn) Work in round: close each round with a sl st and ch 1. Rnd 1: starting off with gray yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnds 5 - 7: sc even (32) Rnd 8: working in FLO, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 9: working in BLO of rnd #7, switch to yellow yarn and sc even (32) Rnds 10 - 14: sc even (32) Rnd 15: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 16: working in FLO, switch to gray yarn sc inc around (48) Rnd 17: working in BLO of rnd #15, switch to white yarn and sc even (24) Rnd 18: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (28) Rnds 19 - 21: sc even (28) Rnd 22: switch to red yarn, (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnds 23 - 25: sc even (32) Rnd 26: switch to white yarn, (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36) Rnds 27 - 29: sc even (36); start stuffing the lighthouse Rnd 30: switch to red yarn, (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnds 31 - 33: sc even (40) Rnd 34: switch to white yarn, (9 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (44) Rnds 35 - 37: sc even (44) Rnd 38: switch to red yarn, (21 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (46) Rnds 39 - 41: sc even (46) Rnd 42: switch to white yarn, sc even (46) Rnds 43 - 45: sc even (46) Rnd 46: switch to gray yarn, (22 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (48) Rnd 47: working in BLO, (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) Rnd 48: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 49: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 50: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); finish stuffing Rnd 51: sc dec around (8) F/O, close the hole and wave in end. Embroider the grid on the yellow section with gray yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my LIGHTHOUSE. Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my fellow crafter! I'm finally back with my weekly appointment in which I share with you all a new crochet project for free. My latest blog post was about a cute bunny teething ring, and since I had such a great feedback from you about that project, I decided to work on a new fun design! This time I went beyond the typical little animal attachment - I love recreating natural elements with yarn, and this sun behind the cloud make such a cute idea for a teething ring or a crib toy! If you want to make this cute wooden toy even more fun for your baby, add a rattle into the cloud or sun! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with more than 30 step-by-step pictures, along with diagrams and charts on Etsy HERE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - White, Yellow, Pink; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 2.75 mm; Poly Filling; Yarn Needle; Wooden Ring (2.85 inches - 10 mm thick) DIMENSION: 6” x 4” (16 x 10.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). CLOUD (white yarn; make two) Work in rows: chain 1 and turn at the end of each row. Row 1: 26 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, then work 24 more sc (25); ch 1 and turn Row 2: 1 sc inc, 23 sc, 1 sc inc into the last st (27); ch 1 and turn Row 3 - 4: sc even (27); ch 1 and turn Row 5: 1 sc dec, 25 sc (26); ch 1 and turn Row 6: 24 sc (24); ch 1 and turn Row 7: 23 sc (23); ch 1 and turn Row 8: 1 sc dec, 21 sc (22); turn, DO NOT ch1 Row 9: 1 sl st into the 2nd st, 1 sl st into the next st, ch 1 and sc into the same st, 17 sc (18); ch 1 and turn Row 10: 17 sc (17); ch 1 and turn Row 11: 6 sc, 1 sl st, 10 sc (17); ch 1 and turn Row 12: 9 sc (9); ch 1 and turn Row 13: 7 sc (7); ch 1 and turn Row 14: 1 sc dec, 4 sc (5); DO NOT F/O, sc around the entire perimeter of the cloud. Place the two crocheted panels together matching the sides. Use the extra length of white yarn to sew them together. Stuff the cloud before closing up the opening. Embroider the EYES on the Cloud with black cotton thread between rows # 5-8. Sun (yellow yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (40) Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (48) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ear to the top of the head between rnds #1-5 Place the two crocheted circles together matching the sides and use the extra length of yarn to sew them together. stuff the sun before closing the opening up. Place the sun behind the cloud and sew it to it. Sun rays (yellow yarn) Work in rows. Row 1: 41ch, 1 sc and 1 hdc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 chs, 1 sl st into the hdc, 1 hdc and 1 sc into the next st, 2 sl st, (1 sc and 1 hdc into the next st, 2 chs, 1 sl st into the hdc, 1 hdc and 1 sc into the next st, 2 sl st) rep 9 times F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Secure the SUN RAYS with pins between rnds #5-6 of the back panel of the sun. Use the strand of yarn to sew them together. Ring Attachment (white yarn) Work in rows: chain 1 and turn at the end of each row. Row 1: 11 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, then work 9 more sc (10); ch 1 and turn Row 2: sc even (10); ch 1 and turn Row 3 - 6: sc even (10) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Use the strand of yarn to sew the crocheted panel around the ring. Do not cut the yarn once done, use it instead to sew the bottom side of the cloud to the ring attachment. Embroider the CHEEKS on the Cloud with pink yarn between rows #3-4. I can't wait to see your version of my CLOUD & SUN TEETHING RING! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

It's Tuesday again, and here comes a new special and super cute free crochet project! I love working with different materials - and this wooden ring make such a great addition for so many craft projects, from macramé works to toys for babies. Today I'll be using the ring to create an adorable teething ring! If you have worked the Bunny Safety Blanket that I shared the pattern of few weeks ago, you might recognized the sweet bunny's head! Yes, I loved it so much that I decided to use the same design to incorporate to today's project. I simply opted for a smallest hook size and a cute pink color for the yarn. If you want to make this cute wooden toy even more fun for your baby, add a rattle into the bunny's head! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with many step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Pink, White; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm; Poly Filling; Yarn Needle; Wooden Ring (2.85 inches - 10 mm thick) DIMENSION: 7” x 4” (19 x 10 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). HEAD (pink yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6 - 10: sc even (40) Rnd 11: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 12 - 13: sc even (48) Rnd 14: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnd 15 - 17: sc even (56) Rnd 18: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnd 19: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 20: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 21: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); finish stuffing the head Rnd 22: sc dec even (8); F/O, close the hole and leave a long strand of yarn. EARS (pink yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 4: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (16) Rnd 5: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (18) Rnd 6: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (20) Rnds 7 - 10: sc inc around (20) Rnd 11: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 12: sc even (16) Rnd 13: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12) Rnds 14 - 15: sc even (12) Rnd 16: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (8) Rnd 17: sc even (8); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ear to the top of the head between rnds #1-5 Ring Attachment (pink yarn) Row 1: 10 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 8 sc (9); ch 1 and turn Row 2: sc even (9); ch 1 and turn Rows 3 - 28: rep row # 2 (9); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Use the strand of yarn from the head to sew it to the ring attachment between rows # 6-7. Wrap the attachment to the ring and sew the two long sides together with the extra strand of yarn. Sew the ears on the top of the head between rnds # 1-5. Collar (white yarn) Rnd 1: 17 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each stitch across (48) Rnd 2 - 3: sc even (48); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Wrap the collar around the bunny’s neck and secure the two ends with the extra strand of yarn. Embroider the EYES with black cotton thread between rnds # 8-10, 7 sts apart. Embroider the NOSE with black cotton thread between rnds # 10-11 and the MOUTH line between rnds # 11-15. pom-pom (white yarn) Wrap white yarn around your index and middle fingers. Wrap until you get the desired amount of yarn. Gently pull the yarn off the yarn of your fingers, wrap another piece around the center of the yarn ball. Tie it tight to secure. Trim to form. Use the yarn ends to sew the pom-pom to the ring attachment. I can't wait to see your version of my BUNNY TEETHING RING! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my dear crafters! How's your week going so far? As promised, today I'm back to share the second free pattern from the Woodland Finger Puppet Collection - a cute Bear! Just a quick reminder...you can purchase the instructions to create the entire collection HERE on my ETSY page. Five easy patterns with step by step pictures and diagrams to help you working these fun little creatures! ...and if you liked the Woodland collection, don't forget to also check out the Safari one! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Brown, Beige, Black and White MATERIALS: 2.75 mm Crochet Hook; Yarn Needle DIMENSION: 3” x 1 2/8” (7 x 3.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body (brown and beige yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 - 12: sc even (24) Rnd 13: 9 sc, switch to beige yarn, 6 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 9 sc (24) Rnd 14: keep working with brown yarn, 8 sc, switch to beige yarn, 8 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 8 sc (24) Rnds 15 - 16: rep rnd #14 (24) Rnd 17: keep working with brown yarn,9 sc, switch to beige yarn, 6 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 9 sc (24) Rnd 18 - 19: working with brown only, sc even (24) Rnd 20: sl st even (24); F/O and wave in ends Muzzle (beige yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc into a mr (8) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (12) Rnd 3: sc even (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the muzzle to the puppet between rnds # 5-10. Stuff the muzzle while attaching it to the puppet. Embroider the NOSE with black yarn. Ears (brown yarn) Rnd 1: 1 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc in a mr (6); pull the yarn tail to close up the loop nice at tight, but DO NOT join the last and the first stitches. F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ears to the top of the puppet between rnds # 2-4. Embroider the EYES with black yarn (3 vertical lines) and white yarn (1 diagonal line) between rnds #4-7, 5 sts apart. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black yarn, between rnds # 3-5, 5 sts apart. Embroider the BELLY BUTTON (X) with black yarn between rnds # 14-16. I can't wait to see your version of my BEAR FINGER PUPPET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog! I have a special surprise for you today! A new Finger Puppet Collection is here...and today I'll be sharing the instructions to crochet this super cute Bald Eagle. Together with a Wolf, a Deer, a Fox and a Bear, this bald eagle is part of the new Woodland Collection that you'll be able to find soon on my Etsy shop! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - White, Brown and Black MATERIALS: 2.75 mm Crochet Hook; Yarn Needle DIMENSION: 2.5” x 1.5" (6.5 x 4.5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body (white and brown yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 - 9: sc even (24); DO NOT F/O the white yarn Rnd 10: insert the hook into the back loop of the 1st stitch of the previous rnd, join brown yarn and work 1 sc in each st around (24) Rnds 11 - 12: sc even (24); DO NOT F/O the brown yarn NECK FEATHERS Rnd 9b: holding the work upside-down (facing the inside of the puppet), insert the hook into the front loop of the 1st stitch of rnd #9, work (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc into one st, 1 sl st into the next st) rep around (36); F/O and wave in ends. Rnds 13 - 19: keep working with brown yarn, sc even (24) Rnd 20: sl st even (24); F/O and wave in ends Embroider the EYES with black yarn (3 vertical lines) and white yarn (1 diagonal line) between rnds #4-7, 4 sts apart. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black yarn between rnds # 2-4, 4 sts apart. BEAK (Yellow yarn) Rnd 1: 4 sc in a mr (4) Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (6) Rnd 3: sc even (6); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the beak between rnds # 5-7. Do not stuff the beak. I can't wait to see your version of my BALD EAGLE FINGER PUPPET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog! Are you ready to crochet the second character of my Safari Finger Pattern Collection?!?! This cute elephant is super quick and easy to make! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Find the downloadable PDF pattern listed on my Etsy page - you will find in it step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics to guide you through the making process! If you cannot wait to create the whole gang, here's the link to purchase the patterns for the Safari Collection - Etsy ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Gray, Black and White MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet HookYarn Needle DIMENSION: 2.5” x 2” (7 x 5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body (gray yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnds 4 - 7: sc even (24) Rnd 8: 10 sc, 4 chs, skip 4 sts, 10 sc (20 sc, 4 ch) Rnd 9: 10 sc, 1 sc in each chain, 10 sc (24) Rnds 10 - 19: sc even (24) Rnd 20: sl st even (24); F/O and wave in ends Trunk (gray yarn) Rnd 1: insert the hook in the FLO of any one stitch of the hole left on the body part. Work 1 sc into each of the 8 total sts (8) Rnd 2: sc even (8) Rnd 3: 6 sc, 1 sc dec (7) Rnd 4: sc even (7) Rnd 5: 1 sc dec, 5 sc (6) Rnd 6: sc even (6) Rnd 7: 2 sc, 1 sc dec, 2 sc (5) Rnd 8: sc even (5) Rnd 9: sl st even (5); do not F/O, leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tip of the trunk to the body. Embroider the EYES with black yarn (3 vertical lines) and white yarn (1 diagonal line) between rnds # 4-7, 6 sts apart. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black yarn between rnds # 3-4, 4 sts apart. Right Ear (gray yarn) Row 1: 2 dc, 2 sc, 2 hdc in a mr (6); ch 1 and turn; pull the yarn tail to close up the loop nice at tight, but DO NOT join the last and the first stitches. Row 2: 2 hdc inc, 2 sc inc, 2 dc inc (12); ch 2 and turn Row 3: 4 dc, 2 sc, 2 sl st, 4 hdc (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ear between rnds # 2-11. Left Ear (gray yarn) Row 1: 2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 dc in a mr (6); ch2; pull the yarn tail to close up the loop nice at tight, but DO NOT join the last and the first stitches. Row 2: 2 dc inc, 2 sc inc, 2 hdc inc (12); ch1 and turn Row 3: 4 hdc, 2 sl st, 2 sc, 4 dc (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ear between rnds # 2-11. I can't wait to see your version of my ELEPHANT FINGER PUPPET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog! Today's the first of several appointments in which I'll be sharing super easy and yet adorable crochet projects - Finger Puppets! There are some many benefits kids can get for playing with finger puppets, from developing empathy, to hand-eye coordination, from learning how to deal with conflict to language development. Today I'll be sharing the first character I designed as part of the Safari Finger Puppets Collection - a fun little Lion! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - Mustard, Orange, Brown, Black and White MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet HookYarn Needle DIMENSION: 3” x 2" (7 x 5 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). Body (mustard and brown yarn) Rnd 1: starting off with mustard yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: 3 sc inc, switch to brown yarn and work 1 sc inc, switch back to mustard yarn and crochet 4 sc inc (16) Rnd 3: keep working with mustard yarn, (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 3 times, switch to brown yarn, 1 sc, (1 sc in brown and 1 sc in mustard into the next st), keep working with mustard yarn (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 4 times (24) Rnd 4: 9 sc in mustard, 2 sc with brown, 13 sc in mustard (24) Rnds 5 - 6: rep rnd #4 (24) Rnds 7 - 19: working with mustard yarn only, sc even (24) Rnd 20: sl st even (24); F/O and wave in ends Embroider the EYES with black yarn (3 vertical line) and white yarn (1 diagonal line) between rnds # 4-7, 6 sts apart. Embroider the NOSE (3 horizontal line and 1 vertical line) with black yarn between rnds # 6-9. Ears (mustard yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6); do not close the ring with a sl st F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ears to the top of the puppet between rnds # 2-5. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black yarn between rnds # 3-4, 4 sts apart. mane (orange yarn) Row 1: 16 ch, work (3 dc into the third ch from the hook, 1 sl st into the next ch), rep 6 more times (24) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the mane around the top of the puppet (behind the ears) as shown in the pictures. Create the HAIR on the body with orange yarn by embroidering a V pattern between rnds # 9-15. I can't wait to see your version of my LION FINGER PUPPET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to my blog! Today I'm gonna share with you all a new mini safety blanket design! My Sheep and Sloth versions are still going strong, so I decided to work a new version that I hope you'll love as much as you liked the first ones. A cute little bunny is the new addition to the series...just in time for the Spring season, right? _________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern with 40 step-by-step pictures and charts on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) - White and Turquoise; Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 3.25 mm Crochet Hook; Poly Filling; 9 mm Plastic Safety Eyes DIMENSION: 12” x 9” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), bobble stitch (bo), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). BLANKET PANEL A (turquoise yarn; work in rows) Row 1: 38 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 36 sc (37); ch 2 and turn Row 2: dc even (37); ch 1 and turn Row 3: sc even (37); ch 2 and turn Rows 4 - 23: rep rows 2-3; F/O and cut the yarn BLANKET PANEL B (turquoise yarn; work in rows) Row 1: 38 ch, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 36 sc (37); ch 2 and turn Row 2: 1 dc into the 1st st, 1 ch, (skip one st, 1 bo, ch 1, skip 1 st, work 1 dc into the next st) rep 9 times (19 sts, 9 chs); ch 1 and turn Row 3: 1 sc into the dc st, (1 sc into the space between the dc and the bobble st, 1 sc into the bobble st, 1 sc into the ch space, 1 sc into the dc st) rep 9 times (37); ch 2 and turn Rows 4 - 23: rep rows 2-3; DO NOT F/O Do not F/O or cut the yarn. Place the two panels together, matching up all sides and making sure the right side of the bubble panel is facing outwards. Start joining the panels by crocheting the edges together with single crochet stitches. Work 4 sc stitches in each corner. F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. HEAD (white yarn) Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: sc inc around (16) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (40) Rnd 6 - 10: sc even (40) Rnd 11: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Rnd 12 - 13: sc even (48) Rnd 14: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (56) Rnd 15 - 17: sc even (56) Insert plastic safety eyes between rnds # 10-11, 11 sts apart. Rnd 18: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnd 19: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 20: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 21: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16); finish stuffing the head Rnd 22: sc dec even (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in end. Embroider the NOSE with turquoise yarn. Embroider the EYELASHES and the EYEBROWS with black cotton thread EARS (white yarn; make two) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 4: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (16) Rnd 5: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (18) Rnd 6: (8 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (20) Rnds 7 - 10: sc inc around (20) Rnd 11: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (16) Rnd 12: sc even (16) Rnd 13: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12) Rnds 14 - 15: sc even (12) Rnd 16: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (8) Rnd 17: sc even (8); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the ear to the top of the head between rnds #1-5 LEGS (white yarn; make 4) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: sc even (12) Rnd 4: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (8) Rnd 5: sc inc around (16) Row 7: flatten the limb and work through both layers, 8 sc (48); ch 1 and turn Row 8: 2 sc, 2 sc dec, 2 sc (6); ch 2 and turn Row 9: (1 bo, 1 sl st into the next st) rep 3 times (6); F/O and wave in end. Use a strand of turquoise yarn to attach the limbs to the blanket’s corners. pom-pom (white yarn) Wrap white yarn around your index and middle fingers. Wrap until you get the desired amount of yarn. Gently pull the yarn off the yarn of your fingers, wrap another piece around the center of the yarn ball. Tie it tight to secure. Trim to form. Use the yarn ends to attach the pom-pom to the center of the lower side of the blanket. I can't wait to see your version of my BUNNY SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hi my friends! Who's ready to have some fun with hook and yarn? Today's project is just too cute not to give it a try! I've been thinking about designing a cute little monkey for a while, but then other projects popped up so I had to put the project on hold. The other day, looking for some inspiration for a new design, I decided to finally go with this project. I grabbed my drawing tablet and I sketched a super adorable monkey. ...few days and some yarn later I finally have my sweet Derek the Monkey! You can create this adorable creature with the free pattern below! The instructions to crochet the little banana are available on the downloadable version. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Find the downloadable PDF pattern listed on my Etsy page - you will find in it more than 50 explanatory step-by-step pictures, along with charts and schematics to guide you through the making process! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Brown, Beige, White and Yellow; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Hook; Poly Filling; Yarn Needle; Two 6 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Stitch Markers; Aluminum Wire DIMENSION: 6” x 4.5” (15 x 12 cm) ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (hdc), half double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). HEAD (beige and brown yarn) Working in rows: Row 1: starting off with beige yarn, 15 chs, 1 sc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 13 sc (14); ch1 and turn Row 2: sc even (14); ch1 and turn Row 3 - 6: rep rnd #2 (14); ch1 and turn Row 7: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc inc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 2 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc inc, 1 hdc, 1 ch, 1 sl st into the final st (18) Start working in round (left side, lower side, right side, and then upper side of the crocheted panel): Rnd 8: 5 sc, 4 sc into the corner st, 5 sc, 2 hdc inc, 5 sc, 4 sc into the next corner st, 23 sc (50) Rnd 9: switch to brown yarn, 32 sc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 6 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 2 hdc (54) Rnds 10 - 16: sc even (54); start stuffing the head Insert the safety eyes between rows #5-6, 9 sts apart. Rnd 17: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (45) Rnds 18: sc even (45) Rnd 19: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 20: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (27) Rnd 21: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18); finish stuffing the head firmly Rnd 22: sc dec around (9); F/O, cut the yarn, close the hole and wave in end Embroider the EYEBROWS with black cotton thread. Embroider the NOSE with brown yarn between rows #5-6, 5 sts wide. Mouth (Beige yarn) Rnd 1: 12 sc into a mr; close the ring, but leave the hole in the center (12) Rnd 2: 12 sl st (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Sew the mouth with the wrong side visible, between rows #1-5. Color the CHEEKS and the inside of the MOUTH with some pink blush. EARS (Brown yarn) FRONT PART: Row 1: working with beige yarn, 6 sc in a mr, DO NOT CLOSE the mr (6); ch1 and turn Row 2: 2 sc in each st (12); ch1 and turn Row 3: sc even (12); F/O and leave a long strand of yarn BACK PART: Row 1: working