Hello my friends and welcome back to my blog! If my latest design - Benny the Seal - was all about sweetness, today's project is about fun and quirky shapes. You never know what will come out when sketching out ideas! I wanted to make a hen and after few pencil strokes I came out with a very simple design that I immediately loved. And for such peculiar design I couldn't choose anything but a unique and yet adorable name! ...and this is how Agatha the Hen was born! *** You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of AGATHA the HEN pattern with many step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) Green, Brick, Yellow and White; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 4.5” x W. 6” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet, fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). BODY (green yarn) Rnd 1: 31 ch, 1 sc inc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 28 sc, 2 sc inc into the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation ch, 28 sc, 1 sc inc into the last st that already contains 2 sc (64) Rnd 2: 2 sc inc, 28 sc, 4 sc inc, 28 sc, 2 sc inc (72) Rnd 3: 2 sc inc, 32 sc, 4 sc inc, 32 sc, 2 sc inc (80) Rnd 4 - 8: sc even (80) Rnd 9: (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (72) Rnd 10: sc even (72) Rnd 11: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (64) Rnd 12: sc even (64) Rnd 13: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (56) Rnd 14: sc even (56) Rnd 15: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (48) Rnd 16: sc even (48) Rnd 17: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (42) Rnd 18: sc even (42); start stuffing Rnd 19: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (36) Rnd 20: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (30) Rnd 21: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20) Rnd 22: sc dec around (10); finish stuffing Rnd 23: sc dec around (5) F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. BEAK (yellow yarn) 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: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (14) Rnd 6: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (16) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the beak to one side of the body, between rnds # 2-8; stuff the beak before attaching it to the body. CREST (brick yarn) Make three: Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 3 - 4: sc even (10) Do not cut the yarn once you have crocheted the 3rd part. Merge the 3 parts together: Rnd 5: join the yarn to the any one stitch of the last round of the 1st made part, work 1 sc into the same st, work 4 more sc, keep working on the 2nd made part, 10 sc, go back to the 1st part, and work 1 sc into each one of the 5 unworked sts, then keep working on the 3rd part, and crochet 10 sc (30) Rnd 6: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (20) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the crest to upper part of the body; do not stuff the crest, flatten it instead before attaching it. EYES (white yarn; make 2) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: sc inc around (12) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the eye to the main body, between rnds # 3-10 Embroider the EYE with black cotton thread. WINGS (green yarn; make 2) 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: (11 sc, 2 hdc into the next st, 1 ch, 2 hdc into the next st, 11 sc (26) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the wings to the side of the body, between rnds # 8-17; leave the pointy side of the wing detached from the body. TAIL (brick yarn) Make two: Rnd 1: 8 sc in a mr (8) Rnd 2: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (10) Rnd 3 - 4: sc even (10) Do not cut the yarn once you have crocheted the 2nd part. Merge the 2 parts together: Rnd 5: join the yarn to any one stitch of the last round of the first made part, work 1 sc into the same st, then 1 sc dec, [(1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 2 times], 1 sc into the last st, then go back working on the 2nd part, and crochet [(1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 3 times], 1 sc into the last st (14) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the tail to upper part of the body; do not stuff the tail, flatten it instead before attaching it to the body. LEGS (yellow yarn; make 2) Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 3 - 6: sc even (8) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the legs to the bottom of the body. Stuff the legs before attaching them to the body. I can't wait to see your version of my AGATHA THE HEN! 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!

New Year, Good Old Habits Hi my dear crafty friends! I hope you are all healthy and safe! We have finally left the 2020 behind and I couldn’t be more ready to embrace the new year with positivity and hope for better times to come! ...but let's save the good things, like the Tuesday Free Crochet Pattern! After few weeks of much needed rest, I'm back with a new super sweet design...let me introduce you to Benny - a lovely seal. She's only a baby and has just started discovering the world with her big curious eyes. Benny loves playing with her friends and when tired, cuddling next to her sweet mom! ...and if you are like me and think that seals are just adorable, you can find my previous works here below! Click on the pictures for the crochet patterns! SNOWY the SEAL Circus Seal *** You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of BENNY THE SEAL pattern with many step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Light Gray, White, Light Brown; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling; Two 9 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes DIMENSION: H. 6” x W. 3.5” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). MUZZLE (white yarn) Rnd 1: 7 ch, 1 sc inc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc inc into the next ch, 4 sc, 1 sc inc into the last st that already contains 2 sc (18) Rnd 2: 2 sc inc, 6 sc, 2 sc inc, 8 sc (22) Rnd 3: working in BLO, sc even (22) F/O and leave a long strand of white yarn to sew the muzzle to the body. Embroider the NOSE with light brown yarn and a tapestry needle. CAUDAL FINS (light gray yarn; make 2) Make two: Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6) Rnd 2: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (8) Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (12) Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (16) Round 5 - 6: sc even (16) Rnd 7: (6 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (14) Rnd 8: (5 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12) Rnd 9: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (10) Rnd 10: sc dec around (5) F/O and do not stuff the fin Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd fin BODY (light gray yarn) Merge the two fins together: Rnd 11: join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st fin you crocheted, ch 1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 4 sc, then keep working on the 2nd fin, 5 sc (10) Rnd 12: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (12) Rnd 13: (2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (16) Rnd 14: (3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (20) Rnd 15: (4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24) Round 16 - 17: sc even (24) Rnd 18: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (28) Rnd 19: sc even (28) Rnd 20: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (32) Rnd 21: sc even (32) Rnd 22: (7 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (36) Rnd 23: (5 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (42) Rnd 24: (6 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (48) Round 25 - 29: sc even (48) Rnd 30: (11 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (52) Round 31 - 33: sc even (52) Rnd 34: 28 sc, 8 sc inc, 16 sc (60) Rnd 35: 28 sc, [(3 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 4 times], 16 sc (64) Round 36 - 37: sc even (64) Rnd 38: 28 sc, [(4 sc, 1 sc inc) rep 4 times], 16 sc (68); start stuffing Round 39 - 41: sc even (68) Rnd 42: 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 19 sc, 1 sc dec, 24 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec (64) Round 43 - 44: sc even (64) Rnd 45: 26 sc, [(4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 4 times], 14 sc (60) Rnd 46: sc even (60) Rnd 47: (8 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times (54) Rnd 48: (7 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 6 times (48) Rnd 49: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (40) At this point, pin the muzzle to the body in the desired position and identify the spots where you’d like the eyes to be placed (just to give you a reference, I inserted the 1st eye between rnds # 37-38 and the 2nd one between rnds # 48-49). Insert the safety eyes and secure them with the back pieces. Remove the muzzle - it will be sewn later on onto the body once completed. Rnd 50: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32) Rnd 51: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24) Rnd 52: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18) finish stuffing the body firmly Rnd 53: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12) Rnd 54: sc dec around (6) F/O and wave in end Embroider the EYEBROWS and the EYELASHES with black cotton thread. Embroider a contour around the nose and the line below it with black cotton thread. PECTORAL FINS (light gray yarn; make 2) 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 - 6: sc even (12) Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (10) Rnd 8 - 9: sc even (10) F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the fin to the main body; do not stuff the fin. Sew the right fin between rounds # 24-30, the left one between rounds # 39-44. If you’d like to add more details to the seal: · apply some blush to the cheeks using a little make-up brush, · create the whiskers inserting little strands of nylon thread into the muzzle. I can't wait to see your version of my BENNY THE SEAL! 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 crafty friends and welcome back to my blog for a very special post, that marks my 100th free crochet pattern This has been a challenging year - we had to cope with so many different emotions and deal with uncertainties. It has been anyway a year that has taught us to rediscover what matters the most in life - family and friends and the importance of helping each other. That is why I want to share with you all, as last free pattern of the 2020, a beautiful star tree topper, a symbol of hope and fortune for the year to come! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with plenty of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Yellow and Beige MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 7” x W. 6” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), fasten off (F/O), rounds (rnds) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). BASE (yellow yarn) 1) work 10 ch, then join the yarn to the 1st stitch of the round with a sl st, and ch 1 (10) 2) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 5) sc even (14) 6) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 7) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 8) sc even (18) 9) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (20) 10) sc even (20) 11) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 12) sc even (24) 13) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 14) sc even (28); F/O and cut the yarn. POINTS (yellow yarn; make 4) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 7) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 8) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 9) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (20) 10) *9 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (22) 11) *10 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (24) 12) *11 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (26) 13) *12 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (28) 14) *13 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (30) 15) sc even (30); F/O and cut the yarn. LONG POINT (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) sc even (10) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 7) sc even (12) 8) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 9) sc even (14) 10) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 11) sc even (16) 12) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 13) sc even (18) 14) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (20) 15) sc even (20) 16) *9 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (22) 17) *10 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (24) 18) *11 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (26) 19) *12 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (28) 20) *13 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (30) 21) sc even (30); do not F/O Let’s join the points and the base together and make the front of the star… 1) join the yarn to the 1st st of the last round of any one point, sc in the same st, then work 13 sc (14); keep working on the next point, 14 sc; keep working on the base, crocheting 4 sc; keep working on the next three points, working 14 sc on each one (74) 2) [(1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** twice], 2 sc dec, [(1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** three times] (62) 3) [(4 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 4 times], 1 sc dec, [(4 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 6 times] (51) 4) [(3 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 4 times], 1 sc, [(3 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 6 times] (41) 5) [(2 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 4 times], 1 sc, [(2 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 6 times] (31) 6) [(2 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 7 times], 3 sc (24) 7) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 8) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 9) sc dec (6); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Let’s crochet the back of the star now… BACK (yellow yarn) Facing the back of the star, start working on the second point to the left from the base (as we have done for the front). 1) locate the 1st st of round #15 of the point #1, skip one st, joining the yarn into the next one, sc in the same st, then work 13 sc (14); keep working on the next point (#2), skip 1 st (as done for the first point), 14 sc; keep working on the base (#3), skip 1 st, crochet 4 sc; keep working on the next points (#4-5-6), skip 1 st, working 14 sc on each one (74) You should end up with 1 unworked st between each element. 2) [(1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** twice], 2 sc dec, [(1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** three times] (62); start stuffing the points firmly 3) [(4 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 4 times], 1 sc dec, [(4 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 6 times] (51) 4) [(3 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 4 times], 1 sc, [(3 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 6 times] (41) 5) [(2 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 4 times], 1 sc, [(2 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 6 times] (31) 6) [(2 sc, 1 sc dec), repeat ** 7 times], 3 sc (24) 7) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); keep stuffing 8) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the star firmly 9) sc dec (6); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Use yellow yarn and a yarn needle to sew the openings between each point close. Use beige yarn and a yarn needle to embroider the lines on the star as you see on the picture below. I can't wait to see your version of my STAR TREE TOPPER! 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 crafty friends and...happy Tuesday! Everyone knows that skills and taste change over the years and so, from time to time, I like to revisit my crochet works to give them a new improved look. For today's free project I redesigned one of my first make - a little SNOWBIRD! I decided to reshape the figure working head and body as one single piece and give this little cutie a new hat! So what do you think? Wouldn’t it be a cute Christmas gift or an adorable decor for your tree or fireplace mantel? ___________________________________________________________________________________________ This project is super fun and easy! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with plenty of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in White, Gray and Pink; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling; Two 6 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes DIMENSION: H. 6.5” x W. 3” x L. 3.5” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O), rounds (rnds) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). BODY (white yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) sc even (30) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 8-12) sc even (36) Insert the safety eyes between rnds # 7-8, 6 sts apart 13) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 14) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 15) working in FLO, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 16) working in both loops now, sc even (32); start stuffing the body firmly 17) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 18) sc even (40) 19) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 20-23) sc even (48) 24) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 25) sc even (42) 26) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 27) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 28) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 29) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); finish stuffing the body firmly 30) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 31) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Embroider the EYEBROWS (between rnds #4-6) and the EYELASHES (between rnds #7-9) with black cotton thread. BEAK (gray yarn) 1) 4 sc in a magic ring (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail for sewing the beak to the head between rnds #6-9. WINGS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 6-7) sc even (14) 8) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 9) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 10) flatten the wing and crochet through both layers now, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the wing to the side of the body between rnds #16-21. LEGS AND FEET (gray cotton yarn, make two) 1) work 15 ch (15); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. 2) work 3 ch, then insert the hook into the 13th chain of the previous made series of chains, work a sl st, then work 3 ch (6); F/O and cut the yarn. Trim the yarn ends, except the one to sew the legs to the body with. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body between rounds #28-29, 7 sts apart. TAIL (white yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to attach the tail to the back of the body between rnds #22-27. Stuff the tail as you attach it to the body. HAT (pink and gray yarn) 1) starting off with pink yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) sc even (18) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 7) sc even (30) 8) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) Let’s make the 1st earflap 9) 5 sc (5); ch 1 and turn (work in rows) 10) 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec (3); ch 1 and turn 11) 1 sc, 1 sc dec (2); ch 1 and turn 12) 1 sc dec (1); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end Let’s make the 2nd earflap 1) count 14 sts from the 5th st of rnd #9, join the yarn in the next one st, work 5 sc (5); ch 1 and turn 2) 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec (3); ch 1 and turn 3) 1 sc, 1 sc dec (2); ch 1 and turn 4) 1 sc dec (1); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end 5) join gray yarn in any one stitch of the last round of the hat and sc around; F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. POMPON (gray yarn) Wrap gray yarn around your index and middle fingers. Wrap until you get the desired amount of yarn. Gently pull the yarn off 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 pompon to the top of the hat. EARFLAPS TAILS (gray yarn; make two) 1) join gray yarn to the last st of the earflap, work 5 chs (5); F/O and trim the end I can't wait to see your version of my SNOWBIRD! 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!

December is finally here and it's officially time to start thinking about Christmas! I'm sure many of you have already put up the Christmas tree, lights and decorations - It has been demonstrated that Christmas decor can really improve the mood, and we definitely need an extra dose of good feelings this year - don't you agree?! I'll follow the Italian tradition and wait until December 8th to start decorating. But this doesn’t mean I have to wait to work on some Christmas projects! Today I'll be sharing an easy and fun project to crochet a pair of Christmas candles. They work perfectly as a safe toy for kids or as tree ornaments! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with a lot of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Red, Green, Linen and Yellow MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: Red Candle H. 5.5” x W. 2.5” / Green Candle H. 6” x W. 2” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O), rounds (rnds) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). RED CANDLE (red yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) working in BLO, sc even (48) 8-29) working in both loops now, sc even (48); start stuffing 30) working in BLO, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 31) working in both loops now, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 32) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 33) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing 34) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in end GREEN CANDLE (green yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) working in BLO, sc even (36) 8-38) working in both loops now, sc even (36); start stuffing 39) working in BLO, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 40) working in both loops now, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 41) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 42) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 43) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Embroider the STAR shaped decorations on the candles with linen yarn. SMALL FLAME (yellow and linen yarn) 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 7) [*2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in linen*, repeat ** 6 times], 2 sc in yellow (20) 8) [*1 sc in yellow, 2 sc in linen*, repeat ** 6 times], 1 sc in yellow, 1 sc in linen (20) 9) keep working with linen yarn only, sc even (20) 10) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (15) 11) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the flame to the top of the green candle. Stuff the candle before attaching it. BIG FLAME (yellow and linen yarn) 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 7) *2 sc in yellow, 1 sc in linen*, repeat ** 8 times (24) 8) *1 sc in yellow, 2 sc in linen*, repeat ** 8 times (24) 9) keep working with linen yarn only, sc even (24) 10) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 11) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the flame to the top of the red candle. Stuff the candle before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my CHRISTMAS CANDLES! 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!

Those of you who have been following me for a while, probably know that I've started crocheting amigurumis since few years now - 6 already!! ...and believe it or not, this is my first attempt to crochet a little Santa Claus! Maybe because there are already so many lovely little Santas out there, I've always pushed back the idea of designing one. Well, after all this years I finally decided to give this project a try and what it came out is a cute gnome-style Santa Claus with a sack (full of present)! I personally love how it turned out and how easy it is to work! Hope you'll like it as much as I do! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with a lot of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Black, White, Red, Linen, Brown and Yellow MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: Santa Claus H. 7” x W. 3.5” / Sack H. 3” x W. 2.5” 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), rounds (rnds) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). BODY (black, white, red and linen yarn) 1) starting off with black yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) working in BLO, sc even (48) 8) working in both loops now, *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56) 9) switch to white yarn, work in BLO, sc even (56) 10) working in both loops now, sc even (56) 11) switch to red yarn, working in BLO, sc even (56) 12-15) working in both loops now, sc even (56) 16) switch to black yarn, working in BLO, sc even (56) 17) working in both loops now, sc even (56) 18) switch back to red yarn, working in BLO, sc even (56) 19-23) working in both loops now, sc even (56) 24) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 25-26) sc even (48); start stuffing 27) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 28) sc even (40) 29) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 30) switch to white yarn, working in BLO, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 31) switch to linen yarn, working in BLO, sc even (24) 32) working in both loops now, sc even (24) 33) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 34) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the body firmly 35) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and wave in end NOSE (linen yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc even (8) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the nose to the body, between rnds # 29-32. Stuff the nose lightly before attaching it. BEARD (white yarn) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) 4 sc, 1 sc inc (6) 3) 1 sc, 3 sc inc, 2 sc (9) 4) 3 sc, 3 sc inc, 3 sc (12) 5) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 7) sc even (24) 8) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 9-10) sc even (30) 11) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 12) flatten the beard and start working through both layers, 4 hdc, 4 sl st, 4 hdc (12); ch1 and turn 13) 4 hdc, 4 sl st, 4 hdc (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the beard onto the body. Position the beard so that the 4 sl sts section is placed underneath the nose. Sew the upper edge between rounds # 30-31. Embroider the BELT BUCKLE with some yellow yarn. ARMS(linen, white and red yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) sc even (10) 4) switch to white yarn, working in BLO, sc even (10) 5) switch to red yarn, working in BLO, sc even (10) 6) working in both loops now, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 7-9) sc even (8) 10) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Stuff the arm lightly and sew it to the side of the body, between rnds # 25-28. HAT (red and white yarn) 1) starting off with red yarn, 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) 4 sc, 1 sc inc (6) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (9) 4-5) sc even (9) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 7) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (15) 8) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 9) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (21) 10) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 11) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 12) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 13-17) sc even (36) 18) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 19) switch to white yarn, sc even (40) 20) working in FLO, 16 sc, 8 sc inc, 16 sc (48) F/O and wave in end. POMPON (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 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 pompon to the tip of the hat. SANTA SACK (brown and red yarn) 1) starting off with brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-21) working in both loops now, sc even (40) 22) hdc even (40); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Stuff the sack lightly. Cut a 6” long string of red yarn. Sew a running stitch line between rnds #18-19. Pull the two ends tight and make a simple bow. Trim the yarn ends. I can't wait to see your version of my SANTA CLAUS! 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 finally time to start decorating for the Holidays! ...and apparently someone here joined the joyful spirit and made her house looking a lot like Christmas! Her name is Martha and she's a cutest and funniest snail around. She loves bringing happy feelings and a smile to anyone she runs (well, maybe running is not the right term 😅) into on her path. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ This project is super fun and quite easy! It just requires basic sewing knowledge, since the bottom part of the body is not crocheted but sewn . Are you planning to add Martha the Snail to your Christmas Tree?...well, then grab your hook and favorite yarn to create the perfect ornament to match your tree decorations. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with plenty of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Yellow, White, Green and Pink; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 4” x W. 4.5” 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 INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). BODY (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4-5) sc even (18) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 7-11) sc even 12) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 13-16) sc even (28); start stuffing the body 17) 17 ch, work 1 sc inc into the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc inc into the next st, 14 sc, keep working on the main body, skip 1st st of rnd #16, 26 sc, skip last st of rnd #16, go back working on the foundation chain, 14 sc, 2 sc inc (62) 18) 2 sc inc, 58 sc, 2 sc inc (66) 19) 2 sc inc, 62 sc, 2 sc inc (70) 20) sc even (70) 21) 21 sc, [*5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** four times], 21 sc (66) 22-24) sc even (66) 25)1 sc dec, 29 sc, 2 sc dec, 29 sc, 1 sc dec (62) 26) working in BLO, sc even (62); F/O and leave a 10” long tail of yarn to close up the bottom part of the body. Insert the needle with the yellow thread into the FLO of 1st st of rnd #26, pull the yarn, then insert the needle into the FLO of the st on the opposite side of the round. Work the entire length of the body until you close the bottom. Stuff as you sew it close. BORDER OF FOOT (yellow yarn) 1) holding the snail upside down, insert the hook into the FLO of the 1st st of rnd #25 of the body, join the yellow yarn, ch1, work 2 hdc into each st around (124); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end. Embroider the MOUTH between rounds # 27-28. EYES (yellow yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-3) sc even (8) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 5-6) sc even (6) 7) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the eye, sew it to the top of the head, between rnds # 1-2. Embroider the PUPIL between rounds # 2-3 of the eye with black cotton thread. Use some scrap white yarn to embroider the LIGHT REFLECTION. Embroider the CHEEKS between rounds # 4-5 of the body with pink yarn. CHRISTMAS BALL ORNAMENT (yellow, white and green yarn) 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) working in BLO, sc even (12) 4) working in both loops now, sc even (12) 5) switch to white yarn, working in FLO only, sc inc around (24) 6) working in both loops now, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 8) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 9) sc even (42) 10) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 11) switch to yellow yarn, *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (54) 12) switch back to white yarn, sc even (54) 13) sc even (54) 14) switch to green yarn, *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (60) 15) sc even (60) 16) (work alternating colors), *2 sc in green, 2 sc in white*, repeat ** around (60) 17) repeat rnd #16 (60) 18) working with green yarn only, sc even (60) 19) sc even (60) 20) switch to white yarn, *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (54) 21) sc even (54) 22) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (54) 23) switch back to white yarn, *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 24) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 25) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36); start stuffing the ball 26) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 27) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 28) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 29) working in BLO, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the ball firmly 30) working in both loops now, sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ornament onto the body. Add some yellow yarn to the topper to create the hanger. I can't wait to see your version of my MARTHA the CHRISTMAS SNAIL! 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!

The Michigan Fall hasn’t disappointed this year and has gifted us with the most amazing colors again. I've been enjoying taking long walks into the woods to get the best look at the nature around, smell the autumn scents, walk onto the crunchy leaves... ...and meet little creatures as this cute red-and-white spotted toadstool! His name is Victor - he's a friendly and fun little mushroom! ___________________________________________________________________________________________ I had a lot of fun designing and crocheting Victor. It is a fairly quick project that can be personalized with just a little bit of creativity! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with plenty of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Beige, White, Red; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 6” x W. 3.5” 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 INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). LEGS AND BODY (beige, white and red yarn) Make two: 1) starting off with beige yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 5-6) sc even (16) Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, INSTEAD CH 6. Merge the two legs together: 7) join the yarn with a sl st to the 2nd leg, ch 1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 15 sc, 6 hdc (between the two legs), keep working on the other leg, 16 sc, 6 hdc (between the two legs) (44) 8) 15 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 15 sc, 6 sc (48) 9) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56) 10-19) sc even (56) 20) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 21-23) sc even (48) 24) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 25) sc even (40); start stuffing 26) working in BLO, sc even (40) 27-34) working in both loops now, sc even (40) 35) switch to white yarn, *1 dc, 1 dc inc*, repeat ** around (60) 36) *2 dc, 1 dc inc*, repeat ** around (80) 37) dc even (80) 38) switch to red yarn, working in back loop only, sc even (80) 39-40) working in both loops now, sc even (80) 41) *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (72) 42) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (64) 43) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (56) 44) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 45-46) sc even (48); keep stuffing as you go 47) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 48) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 49) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 50) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 51) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 52) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and wave in end Embroider the EYES between rounds # 31-33, 4 stitches apart. Embroider the MOUTH between rounds # 27-28. Apply some pink blush to the cheek with a make-up brush. Apply some brown eyeshadow to the feet with a make-up brush. RING (beige yarn) 1) holding the mushroom upside down, insert the hook into the front loop of the 1st st of rnd #26, join the beige yarn with a sl st, work 1 sc into the same st, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** till the end of the round (48) 2) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56); F/O, cut the yarn and wave in end ARMS (beige yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3-4) sc even (10) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 6-7) sc even (8) 9) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the arm, sew it to the side of the body, between rnds # 22-24. SCALES (white yarn) Small scale 1) 8 sc in a mr (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Medium scale 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Big scale 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Sew the scales on top of the mushroom’s cap. I can't wait to see your version of my VICTOR the MUSHROOM! 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!

Who would have ever thought my little sausage dog could make the perfect Christmas Elf on the Shelf? A little bit of imagination, a cute elf costume and....he is ready to make this Christmas even more special! He will check who's been naughty and who's been nice and he'll have a lot of fun playing hide and seek in the house with the whole family! So what are you waiting for? Grab your crochet hook and your favorite yarn and crochet along with me! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with a lot of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. So are you ready to make your own Elf on the Shelf?! Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Brown, Red, Green, Yellow and Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Two 6 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 6.5” x W. 5.5” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). BODY (brown, red, green, yellow yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) sc even (40) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 8-21) sc even (48) Insert the plastic safety eyes between rounds # 11-12, 18 stitches apart. 22) switch to red yarn, sc even (48) 23) keep working with red yarn, 5 sc, switch to green yarn, 1 sc, *switch back to red yarn, 5 sc, switch to green yarn, 1 sc*, repeat ** 7 times (48) 24) keep working with green yarn, 1 sc, switch to red yarn, 3 sc, switch to green yarn, 3 sc, *switch back to red yarn, 3 sc, switch to green yarn, 3 sc*, repeat ** 6 times, switch back to red yarn, 3 sc, switch to green yarn, 2 sc (48) 25) keep working with green yarn, 2 sc, switch to red yarn, 1 sc, switch to green yarn, 5 sc, *switch back to red yarn, 1 sc, switch to green yarn, 5 sc*, repeat ** 6 times, switch back to red yarn, 1 sc, switch to green yarn, 3 sc (48) 26) keep working with green yarn, sc even (48) 27-32) sc even (48) 33) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (48) 34) sc even (48); start stuffing the body 35) switch back to green yarn, sc even (48) 36-44) sc even (48) 45) switch to brown yarn, sc even (48) 46) sc even (48) 47) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 48) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 49) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 50) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the body firmly 51) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in ends. Embroider the NOSE between rnds # 3-6 and the vertical line between rnds # 1-4 with black yarn. Embroider the EYEBROWS between rnds # 13-15 with black yarn. HAT (red and green yarn) 1) starting off with red yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 7-8) sc even (20) 9) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 10-11) sc even (24) 12) switch to green yarn, sc even (24) 13) working in FLO, *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 14-15) working in both loops now, sc even (28); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Stuff the inside of the hat lightly and secure it to the top of the head, between rounds # 10-21. LEGS (brown and green yarn; make two) 1) starting off with brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) switch to green yarn, sc even (12) 5-6) sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Sew the front legs to the bottom part of the body, between rnds # 21-26 and the back legs between rnds # 36-41. Stuff the legs before sewing them on. EARS (black yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 3-5) sc even (12) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 7) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the ears, flatten them instead before sewing them to the side of the head, between rounds # 16-22. TAIL (black yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3-5) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body, between rnds # 46-50. POMPON (yellow yarn) Wrap yellow yarn around your index and middle fingers. Wrap until you get the desired amount of yarn. Gently pull the yarn off of your fingers, wrap another string of yarn around the center of the yarn ball. Tie it tight to secure. Trim to form. Use the yarn ends to attach the pompon to the tip of the hat. I can't wait to see your version of my ELF ON THE SHELF SAUSAGE DOG! 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!

Who's in for a quick and super easy-to-work crochet project? If you are, stick around and you'll get to meet a cute Little Mouse today! This little fella would make the sweetest addition to any baby's room...how perfect would it be on little shelves, picking out among books, or hanging from a mobile, or as a tooth mouse? I'll leave you the choice... Nose pointing upward, embroidered arms and cute little ears are what make this cutie so special to me. The instructions to create the little mouse are really simple and ask for the basic stitches knowledge...and just a bit of embroidering skills are required! So are you ready to work along and create this sweet little mouse? ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with a lot of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Pink and Gray; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 3.5” x W. 2.5” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O) INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) unless otherwise instructed. 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 (pink and gray yarn) 1) starting off with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) switch to gray yarn, sc even (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 7-8) sc even (20) 9) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 10-11) sc even (16) 12) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 13) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 14) sc even (24); start filling 15) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 16) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 17) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 18-24) sc even (40) 25) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 26) sc even (32) 27) working in BLO, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 28) working in both loops now, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing 29) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in end. EARS (gray and pink yarn; make two) 1) starting off with gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, switch to pink yarn, 1 sc inc, 1 sc, switch back to gray yarn, 1 sc inc, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** three times (18) 4) keep working with gray yarn, 3 sc, switch to pink yarn, 5 sc, switch back to gray yarn, 10 sc (18) 5) repeat round #4 6) keep working with gray yarn, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, switch to pink yarn, 1 sc, 2 sc dec, switch back to gray yarn, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** three times, 1 sc (12) 7) keep working with gray yarn, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O, and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear to the body between rounds # 5-8. TAIL (gray yarn) 1) work 31 ch, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 29 sl sts (30); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to attach the tail to the back of the body, between rounds # 24-25. Embroider the ARMS between rounds # 15-22 of the body with pink yarn. Embroider the MOUTH between rounds # 1-7 of the muzzle with black cotton thread. Embroider the EYES between rounds # 4-6 with black cotton thread. I can't wait to see your version of my LITTLE MOUSE! 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! Are you ready for my weekly free crochet pattern? I literally fell in love with Coco's look...that chubby shape and the gorgeous mustard scarf are beyond adorable. ... so I couldn’t help but working on a new character based on the same design! Let me introduce you to Zelda the Zebra!! I had a lot of fun designing and crocheting Zelda! Few things that I love about this project... - the muzzle and the body are joined and then worked in one piece (instead of being sewn together) to give a more natural look - the fuzzy mane made by attaching strings of yarn to the zebra's neck - the knit-look crochet scarf made with the Tunisian technique Here on the blog you'll find the written instructions on how to work the scarf, but if you are new to this technique you can find many explanatory step-by-step pictures on the PDF version listed on my Etsy page So are you ready to make your own Zelda the Zebra?! Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in White, Black, Gray and Pink; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; (Tunisian) Crochet Hook H8 - 5 mm; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 7.5” x W. 4” ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), Tunisian simple stitch (TSS), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch 1 at the end of each round) 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). MUZZLE (gray and white yarn) 1) starting off with gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7-9) sc even (36) 10) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 11) sc even (30) 12) switch to white yarn, sc even (30) 13-15) sc even (30); F/O, cut the yarn and stuff the muzzle. BODY (white and black yarn) 1) starting off with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7-9) sc even (48) 10) switch to black yarn, sc even (48) 11) switch back to white yarn, sc even (48) 12-13) sc even (48) 14) switch to black yarn, sc even (48) 15) switch back to white yarn, sc even (48) 16-17) sc even (48); start stuffing 18) switch to black yarn, sc even (48) 19) switch back to white yarn, sc even (48) 20-21) sc even (48) 22) switch to black yarn, sc even (48) 23) switch back to white yarn, sc even (48) 24-25) sc even (48); keep stuffing as you go 26) switch to black yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 27) switch back to white yarn, sc even (40) 28-29) sc even (40) 30) switch to black yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 31) switch back to white yarn, sc even (32) 32-33) sc even (32) Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the body, CH 1 INSTEAD. Merge the body and the muzzle together: 34) join the yarn with a sl st to any one stitch of the last round of the muzzle, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 29 sc, work 1 hdc in the chain between muzzle and body, then keep working on the body, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 8 times, then work 1 last hdc into the ch in between body and muzzle (56) 35) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 6 times, 26 sc (50) 36-37) sc even (50) 38) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 39) sc even (40); keep stuffing as you go 40) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 41) sc even (32) 42) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 16 sc (28) 43) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 44) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing 45) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in ends Embroider the NOSTRILS between rounds # 5-8 of the muzzle, 14 stitches apart. Embroider the U-shaped EYES between rounds # 16-19 of the muzzle, 10 stitches apart. Embroider the EYEBROWS between rounds # 19-21, 6 stitches apart. EARS (white yarn; make two) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) sc even (8) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the ears, flatten them instead before sewing them on the top of the head, between rounds #39-43. MANE (black yarn) Cut a total of 15 6” long strings of black yarn. - fold yarn in half having a U-shaped bend on one side and two ‘tails’ on the other side - insert your hook into a loop, and catch the bend in your string piece - pull the bend through the loop - pull the two ‘tails’ through the bend and then pull the tails - repeat along the neck of the zebra - separate yarn fibers, then brush them - trim the mane to desired length (approximately half inch). ARMS (black and white yarn; make two) 1) starting off with black yarn, 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) sc inc around (10) 3) sc even (10) 4) switch to white yarn, sc even (10) 5) sc even (10) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 7) sc even (8) 8) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 9-10) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the arm, sew it to the side of the body, between rounds # 24-26. LEGS (black and white yarn; make two) 1) starting off with black yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) sc even (10) 4) switch to white yarn, sc even (10) 5-10) sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg to the bottom part of the body, between round #2-6. Stuff the leg before sewing it on. TAIL (black yarn) 1) leaving a long string of yarn at the beginning of the work, ch 5, work 1 sl st into the 2nd ch from the hook, work then 3 sl st (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Open up the fibers of both strings at the end of the tail, brush them and cut them at the desire length. Use a scrap piece of black yarn to sew the other end of the tail to the back of the body, between rounds #12-13. SCARF (pink yarn) 1) Chain 4 2) Insert your hook into the 2nd ch from your hook, yarn over (wrap the yarn over your hook) and pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook. (This adds one loop onto your hook) 3) Insert your hook into the next chain, yarn over (wrap the yarn over your hook) and pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook. (This adds one loop onto your hook) Repeat steps 3 for each chain across. When you are done you should have 4 loops on your hook. Now let’s finish this row of Tunisian simple stitches by working in the other direction. 4) Yarn over (wrap yarn over your hook), pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook. (There should still be 4 loops on your hook) 5) Yarn over (wrap yarn over your hook), pull the strand of yarn through the next 2 loops on your hook. (There should now be 1 less loop on your hook) Repeat steps 5 until there is only 1 loop left on your hook 6) Insert your hook between the 2 vertical bars of the 2nd st. Yarn over (wrap yarn over your hook) Pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook (This adds one loop onto your hook). Do the same for each stitch across. When you are done you should have 4 loops on your hook. Make a total of 53 rows. Once you have completed the last row, fasten off and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the first and the last rows together. Wrap the infinity scarf around the body. I can't wait to see your version of my ZELDA THE ZEBRA! 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 love spending time outside during the Fall season and being surrounded by the trees and their beautiful colors. I enjoy the chilly mornings and the evenings on the deck by the fire...and long and warm scarves are always with me during this time of the year! Yes, I cannot hide that I'm kinda obsessed with scarves and I buy and make too many. But how can you resist their awesome patterns and colors? ...and apparently I'm not alone! Look at the gorgeous scarf Coco the Rabbit is wearing!! I made this infinity scarf with the Tunisian technique that allows you to obtain a wonderful knit-like look! Have you ever tried the Tunisian Simple Stitch? Here on the blog you'll find the written instructions on how to work the scarf, but if you are new to this technique you can find many explanatory step-by-step pictures on the PDF version listed on my Etsy page So are you ready to make your own Coco the Rabbit?! Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Linen, Mustard; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 - 2.75 mm Hook; (Tunisian) Crochet Hook H8 - 5 mm; Two 6 mm Black; Plastic Safety Eyes; Poly Filling; Yarn Needle DIMENSION: H. 7” x W. 3.5” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), Tunisian simple stitch (TSS), 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 (linen yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7-11) sc even (48) Insert the plastic safety eyes between rounds # 8-9, 9 stitches apart. 12) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56) 13-18) sc even (56) 19) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (64) 20-31) sc even (64); start stuffing the body 32) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (56) 33) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 34) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 35) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 36) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 37) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the body firmly 38) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and wave in ends. Embroider the NOSE between rounds # 8-10 (4 stitches long); make also the vertical line between rounds # 10-13. Embroider the EYEBROWS between rounds # 5-7, 9 stitches apart. EARS (linen yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 4) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 5-7) sc even (14) 8) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 9) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 10) sc even (8) 11) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 12) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the ears, flatten them instead before sewing them on the top of the head, between rounds # 1-4. LEGS (mustard and linen yarn; make two) 1) starting off with mustard yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3-6) sc even (10) 7) switch to linen yarn, sc even (10) 8) sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the legs to the bottom part of the body, between round # 2-6. Stuff the legs before sewing them on. ARMS (lines yarn; make two) 1) 10 sc in a mr (10) 2-3) sc even (10) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 5) sc even (8) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 7-9) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the arms, sew them to the side of the body, between rounds # 18-19. TAIL (linen yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) working in BLO, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) working in BLO, sc even (18) 5) working in BLO, sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body, between rounds 23-31. Stuff it while attaching it to the body. SCARF (mustard yarn) 1) Chain 5 2) Insert your hook into the 2nd ch from your hook, yarn over and pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook. This adds one loop onto your hook. 3) Insert your hook into the next chain, yarn over and pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook. This adds one loop onto your hook. Repeat steps 3 for each chain across. When you are done you should have 5 loops on your hook. Now let’s complete this row of Tunisian simple stitches by working in the opposite direction. 4) Yarn over, pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook. There should still be 5 loops on your hook. 5) Yarn over, pull the strand of yarn through the next 2 loops on your hook. There should now be 1 less loop on your hook. Repeat steps 5 until there is only 1 loop left on your hook. 6) Insert your hook between the 2 vertical bars of the 2nd st. Yarn over, pull the strand of yarn through the first loop on your hook. This adds one loop onto your hook. Do the same for each stitch across. When you are done you should have 5 loops on your hook. Make a total of 75 rows. Once you have completed the last row, fasten off and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the first and the last rows together. Wrap the infinity scarf around Coco's body. I can't wait to see your version of my COCO THE RABBIT! 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 dear friends! I love everything about Fall...the crispy leaves with their warm colors, cozying up under a a blanket by the fire, the cinnamon smell, the beautiful pumpkins popping out everywhere... So when Fall gives you Pumpkins...you make a Pumpkin Pie!! Here is my super easy to make version of the famous Fall dessert? What do you think? Are you ready for some sweet? If so, grab your yarn and hook and let's have some fun together! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with a lot of step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Light (3) in Terra Cotta, Beige and White MATERIALS: C2 -2.75 mm Hook; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 1” x W. 3.” x L. 3.5” ABBREVIATIONS: 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). UPPER PART (terra cotta and beige yarn) 1) start off with terra cotta yarn, work 2 ch, crochet 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (2); ch 1 and turn 2) 2 sc inc (4); ch 1 and turn 3) sc even (4); ch 1 and turn 4) 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc (6); ch 1 and turn 5) sc even (6); ch 1 and turn 6) 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (8); ch 1 and turn 7) sc even (8); ch 1 and turn 8) 1 sc inc, 6 sc, 1 sc inc (10); ch 1 and turn 9) sc even (10); ch 1 and turn 10) 1 sc inc, 8 sc, 1 sc inc (12); ch 1 and turn 11) sc even (12); ch 1 and turn 12) 1 sc inc, 10 sc, 1 sc inc (14); ch 1 and turn 13-14) sc even (14); ch 1 and turn 15) 1 sc inc, 12 sc, 1 sc inc (16); ch 1 and turn 16-17) sc even (16); ch 1 and turn 18) 1 sc inc, 14 sc, 1 sc inc (18); ch 1 and turn 19) sc even (18); DO NOT ch 1 and turn 20) keep working around along the two sides of the pumpkin spice slice. Work 3 sc into the corner stitch (1st st of the first row); ch 1 and turn 21) working in FLO, sc even (40); ch 1 and turn 22-24) working on both loops now, sc even (40); ch 1 and turn 25) switch to beige yarn, sc even (40); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. CRUST (beige yarn) 1) work 2 chains, then crochet 2 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook (2); ch 1 and turn 2) 2 sc inc (4); ch 1 and turn 3) sc even (4); ch 1 and turn 4) 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc (6); ch 1 and turn 5) sc even (6); ch 1 and turn 6) 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (8); ch 1 and turn 7) sc even (8); ch 1 and turn 8) 1 sc inc, 6 sc, 1 sc inc (10); ch 1 and turn 9) sc even (10); ch 1 and turn 10) 1 sc inc, 8 sc, 1 sc inc (12); ch 1 and turn 11) sc even (12); ch 1 and turn 12) 1 sc inc, 10 sc, 1 sc inc (14); ch 1 and turn 13-14) sc even (14); ch 1 and turn 15) 1 sc inc, 12 sc, 1 sc inc (16); ch 1 and turn 16-17) sc even (16); ch 1 and turn 18) 1 sc inc, 14 sc, 1 sc inc (18); ch 1 and turn 19) sc even (18); DO NOT ch 1 and turn 20) keep working around along all the three sides of the pumpkin spice slice. Work 3 sc into the corner stitches (60); ch 1 and turn 21) (now you start creating the back crust) working in FLO, work 20 sc (20); ch 1 and turn 22-24) sc even (20); ch 1 and turn 25) 1 sc, 1 sl st, [(1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc), (1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc), 1 sl st], repeat [ ] 6 times (44); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Place the two pieces of the pumpkin pie slice in place, making sure all the sides match. Start sewing the pieces together. Stuff the pie slice before closing the back part. WHIPPED CREAM (white yarn) 1) 30 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each stitch along (87); F/O and cut the yarn. Wrap the string on itself and secure it to the top part of the pumpkin pie slice. I can't wait to see your version of my PUMPKIN PIE! 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!

...and here we are with the second character from the Halloween crochet project I've been working on for the past couple of weeks! Her name is Moony and she's the sweetest ghost around. Linette and Moony love to fly around and visit kids during the Halloween night. They are anything but scary. So grab your hook and yarn and work with me on this fun project! Blake the Cat and Hugo the Candy Corn complete the gang and you can find them on my Etsy shop! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in White; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 -2.75 mm Crochet Hook; 10mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 4” x W. 5” ABBREVIATIONS: 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). LEGS AND BODY (white yarn) Make two: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 4) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 5) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16); F/O Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 8 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 6) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 15 sc, work 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, 16 sc, work 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs (48) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (54) 8-23) sc even (54); keep stuffing as you go 24) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 25-26) sc even (48) Insert the plastic safety eyes between rounds #20-21, 11 stitches apart 27) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 28) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 29) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 30) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the body firmly 31) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH (rnd #15-18; 4 stitches long and 2 stitches high) and the EYELASHES with black classic cotton thread. Apply some pink blush underneath the eyes. ARMS (white yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3-4) sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the arm to the side of the body, between rounds # 11-17. TAIL (white yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) sc even 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 5-6) sc even (8) 7) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 8) sc even (10) 9) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 10) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 11) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 12) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 13) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 14) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 15) sc even (28); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the “tail” to the side of the body between rounds # 4-16. Stuff it lightly before attaching it. You can insert metal wire to keep it in shape. I can't wait to see your version of my MOONY THE GHOST! 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!

This Halloween is going to be great! My little Hector the Spider is super excited to have few new little friends keeping him company. I have designed few more "spooky" characters and I'm so happy to share the first one for free with you all! Let me introduce to the adorable...ops...super scary LINETTE the BAT!!! It is such an easy design that works really fast and will make a big hit during this Halloween season! Display it in your house or gift it to your little ones. I'm sure they will be delighted! Don't forget to leave a comment below...I'm curious to know what you all think about LINETTE. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in Light Gray and White; Classic Cotton Thread in Black MATERIALS: C2 -2.75 mm Crochet Hook; 10mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Poly Filling DIMENSION: H. 4” x W. 8.5” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), fasten off (F/O) SKILL LEVEL: Beginner INSTRUCTION: join at the end of each round and ch1, 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). LEGS AND BODY (gray yarn) Make two: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 4) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 5) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16); F/O Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 8 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 6) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 15 sc, work 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, 16 sc, work 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs (48) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56) 8-23) sc even (56); keep stuffing as you go 24) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 25-26) sc even (48) Insert the plastic safety eyes between rounds #20-21, 11 stitches apart 27) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 28) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 29) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 30) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the body firmly 31) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH (rounds #15-17; 10 stitches long) and the line underneath the EYES with black classic cotton thread. Embroider the TEETH with white yarn. Apply some pink blush underneath the eyes. WINGS (gray yarn; make two) Part #1: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) sc even (12); F/O and cut the yarn Part #2: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16); F/O and cut the yarn Part #3: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) sc even (18) Do no cut the yarn once you have completed part #3. Merge the three parts together: 5) work 9 sc, keep working on the part #2 and crochet 8 sc, keep working on the part #1 and crochet 12 sc, back to part #2, crochet 8 sc, and back to part #3 and crochet 9 sc (46) 6) 8 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec, 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 8 sc (42) 7) sc even (42) 8) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 9) sc even (36) 10) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 11) sc even (30) 12) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 13) sc even (24); do not stuff the wing 14) flatten the wing and work through both layers, 12 sc (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the wing to the side of the body, between rounds # 8-19. Embroider three vertical lines with black cotton thread as shown in the picture. EARS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear on top of the body between rounds # 26-29. Do not stuff the ear. Embroider the three lines with black cotton thread as shown in the picture. I can't wait to see your version of my LINETTE THE BAT! 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 dear friends! Hope your week started off great! Summer is almost over and with Fall just around the corner I cannot help but starting thinking about the spookiest time of the year...Halloween! My husband and I really enjoy decorating our house with all sort of Halloween inspired items and I always like to add a handmade crocheted piece every year! I thought it would be fun to share this year's project with you all..a cute little spider and his big spiderweb! For this project there's gonna be needed a little bit of experience with the following stitches: treble crochet, double treble, triple treble and quadruple treble. If you are not familiar with these stitches I suggest you to check my PDF version! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in Black and White MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Black Aluminum Wire (16 gauge); Polyester Fiber Filling; White Felt; Two 6 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes DIMENSION: Spider 1.5” x 4.5” - Spiderweb 8.5” x 8.5” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), double treble crochet, triple treble crochet, quadruple treble crochet, back loop only (BLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) INSTRUCTION: join at the end of each round and ch1, unless otherwise instructed 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). SPIDER (black yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) sc even (40) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 8-11) sc even (48) 12) working in BLO, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 13) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) Cut two rounded pieces of white felt and cut a hole in them. Insert the plastic safety EYES between rounds #10-11, 3 stitches apart. 14) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 15) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16); stuff the spider firmly 16) dec around (8); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. Cut three 6” long pieces of aluminum wire. Insert the wires between rnds 10-11. Bend the wire to shape the legs. SPIDERWEB (white yarn) 1) work 12 ch, join the yarn to the first st with a sl st, ch 4, *work 6 ch, skip 1 st and treble crochet (tr) into the next ch*, repeat ** 5 times, 6 ch and join with a sl st into the 4th ch from the beginning of the round (6 ch spaces) 2) ch 4, *work 10 ch, and tr into the next tr of previous rnd*, repeat ** 5 times, 10 ch and join with a sl st into the 4th ch from the beginning of the round (6 ch spaces) 3) ch 6, *work 15 ch, and double treble into the next tr of previous rnd*, repeat ** 5 times, 15 ch and join with a sl st into the 6th ch from the beginning of the round (6 ch spaces) 4) ch 8, *work 22 ch, and triple treble into the next double tr of previous rnd*, repeat ** 5 times, 22 ch and join with a sl st into the 8th ch from the beginning of the round (6 ch spaces) 5) ch 10, *work 30 ch, and quadruple treble into the next triple tr of previous rnd*, repeat ** 5 times, 30 ch and join with a sl st into the 10th ch from the beginning of the round (6 ch spaces); F/O You can attach extra yarn to each corner of the spiderweb in case you wanted to hang it. I can't wait to see your version of my HECTOR THE SPIDER! 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 dear friends! I'm back to my beloved crochet after few days of vacation in the beautiful Upper Peninsula in Michigan. I got the chance to spend time in the nature, walk beautiful trails and rest on peaceful sandy beaches on Lake Superior. We had gorgeous sunny days...and yes, the rain got us few times but that was just a bless because it gifted us with the most beautiful rainbow we have ever seen. ...and this is where I got the idea for today's free project! I created these two cute Rainbows that would make a perfect wall decor for a baby nursery. Play with your favorite colors and yarn and create something unique! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in White, Pink, Mustard, Gray and Blue MATERIALS: 3.5 mm Crochet Hook DIMENSION: H. 8” x W. 4” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (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). RAINBOW 1) start crocheting with white/gray yarn, work 15 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 12 sc, 2 sc inc, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 13 sc (30), ch 1 and turn 2)13 sc, 4 sc inc, 13 sc (34), turn 3) switch to pink/blue yarn, ch 1, working in BLO, sc even (34), ch 1 and turn 4) working in both loops now, 13 sc, 8 sc inc, 13 sc (42), turn 5) switch to mustard yarn, ch 1, working in BLO, sc even (42), ch 1 and turn 6) working in both loops now, 13 sc, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 8 times, 13 sc (50), turn 7) switch to white/gray yarn, ch 1, working in BLO, sc even (50), ch 1 and turn 8) working in both loops now, 13 sc, *1 sc inc, 2 sc *, repeat ** 8 times, 13 sc (58), turn 9) switch to pink/blue yarn, ch 1, working in BLO, sc even (58), ch 1 and turn 10) working in both loops now, 13 sc, *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** 8 times, 13 sc (66), turn 11) switch to mustard yarn, ch 1, working in BLO, sc even (66), ch 1 and turn 12) working in both loops now, 13 sc, *1 sc inc, 4 sc*, repeat ** 8 times, 13 sc (74), ch 1 and turn F/O, cut and hide the yarn. FRINGES Cut 8 pieces of blue, pink and mustard yarn into 13″ strands. Cut 4 pieces of white and gray yarn into 13″ strands. Fold each strand of yarn in half, forming a loop at one end. Take your hook and draw the loop through the stitch that you’re attaching the fringe to. Make a knot. Alternate colors following the rainbow pattern. Trim the fringe at the desired length. HANGER 1) crochet 13 ch tight. F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the hanger to the top of the rainbow. Hide and cut the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my RAINBOW WALL DECOR! 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!

...and here we are with the second part of this fun crochet project! As promised today I'll be sharing the new additions to the woodland mobile...drum roll please....two clouds and a teepee! What do you think? I think it resemble a beautiful outdoor scenery that your babies would love looking at! So what are you waiting for? Grab hook and yarn and crochet along with me! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in White, Beige, Terra Cotta and Mustard MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Polyester Fiber Filling DIMENSION: Teepee 4.5” x 3”; Clouds 3.5” x 1” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) 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). NATIVE AMERICAN TEEPEE (beige, terra cotta and mustard yarn) 1) starting with beige yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 6) switch to mustard yarn, sc even (16) 7) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 9) switch back to beige yarn, *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (20) 10) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 11) switch to terra cotta yarn, *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 12) switch back to beige yarn, sc even (28) 13) switch to terra cotta, *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 14) sc even (32) 15) switch back to beige yarn, *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 16) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 17) *2 sc with terra cotta yarn, 2 sc with mustard yarn*, repeat ** 10 times (40) 18) switch back to beige yarn, *9 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (44) 19) sc even (44) 20) *2 sc with mustard yarn, 2 sc with terra cotta yarn*, repeat ** 12 times (44) 21) switch back to beige yarn, sc even (44) 22) *10 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 23) sc even (48) 24) *11 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (52) …work in rows (ch 1 and turn at the end of each row) from now on … 25) 51 sc (51); ch 1 and turn 26-30) sc even (51); ch 1 and turn 31) switch to terra cotta yarn, sc around. Crochet 3 sc in the corner stitches; F/O, cut and hide the yarn. CLOUDS (white yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, sc inc* repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (20) 4) *2 sc, sc inc* repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (24) 5-6) sc even (24) 7) *2 sc, sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (20) 8) *1 sc, sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (16) 9) *1 sc, sc inc* repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (20) 10) *2 sc, sc inc* repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (24) 11) *3 sc, sc inc* repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (28) 12-15) sc even (28); start stuffing 16) *3 sc, sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (24) 17) *2 sc, sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (20) 18) *1 sc, sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (16) 19) *1 sc, sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 4 sc (12) 20) *1 sc, sc inc*, repeat ** 4 times, 4 sc (16) 21) *1 sc, sc inc* repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (20) 22) sc even (20) 23) *1 sc, sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 8 sc (16) 24) sc dec 4 times, 8 sc (12); finish stuffing the cloud 25) sc dec 4 times, 4 sc (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my WOODLAND CRIB MOBILE! 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 crafty friends! Hope you're well and safe! This is the time of the year when usually my husband and I are saying goodbye to the daily routine and traveling for our summer vacation. We have visited so many beautiful places since we moved to the US, and National Parks have been our preferred summer destinations. To "celebrate" our love for the outdoors, I want to share a fun crochet project to create a beautiful handmade crib mobile. This week I'll be sharing the instructions to crochet these cute little pine trees and the alpine mountain. The second part of the project will be posted next Tuesday...so stay tuned! Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in Clover, Brown, Green, Gray, White MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Polyester Fiber Filling DIMENSION: Pine Tree 4” x 2.5”; Mountain 3.5” x 3.5” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) 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). MOUNTAIN (white and gray yarn) 1) starting with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 7) 4 sc with white yarn, 1 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc inc with white yarn, 3 sc, 1 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc with white yarn, 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc inc with white yarn, 4 sc , 1 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc inc with white yarn (28) 8) 3 sc with white yarn, 3 sc with gray yarn, 3 sc with white yarn, 3 sc with gray yarn, 5 sc with white yarn, 3 sc with gray yarn, 4 sc with white yarn, 3 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc with white yarn (28) 9) 2 sc with white yarn, 5 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc with white yarn, 5 sc with gray yarn, 3 sc with white yarn, 5 sc with gray yarn, 2 sc with white yarn, 5 sc with gray yarn (28) 10) 1 sc with white yarn, 5 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc inc, 6 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 sc with white yarn, 5 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc inc, 1 sc with white yarn, 5 sc with gray yarn, 1 sc inc (32) 11) working with gray yarn only, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 12) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 13-15) sc even (48) 16) 5 sc, 8 sc inc, 35 sc (56); start stuffing 17) 5 sc, [*3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 4 times], [*5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 5 times], 5 sc (65) 18) sc even (65) 19) 63 sc, 1 sc dec (64) 20) sc even (64) 21) 42 sc, 8 sc inc, 14 sc (72) 22-27) sc even (72); keep stuffing as you go 28) working in BLO, *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (64) 29) working in both loops now, *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (56) 30) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 31) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 32) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 33) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 34) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 35) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 36) sc dec around (6) PINE TREE (green/clover and brown yarn) 1) start with green/clover yarn, 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) 4 sc, 1 sc inc (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 6) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 7) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (20) 8) working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 9) working in FLO, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 10) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 11) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 12) working in BLO, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around, 1 sc (27) 13) working in FLO, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around, 1 sc (40) 14) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (50) 15-17) sc even (50); start stuffing 18) working in BLO, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around, 2 sc (38) 19) working in FLO, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around, 2 sc (50) 20) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (60) 21-23) sc even (60) 24) working in BLO, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (50) 25) working in both loops now, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40); keep stuffing as you go 26) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 27) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 28) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 29) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 30) switch to brown yarn, working in FLO, sc even (12) 31-32) sc even (12); finish stuffing 33) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn I can't wait to see your version of my MOUNTAIN and TREES! 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!

Despite I'm absolutely in love with Summer, with the beautiful hot and sunny days, the day trips to the lake, the yummy ice creams, I can't help but dreaming of Fall and Pumpkin Season. Am I the only one? I'm sure many of you have already started working on Fall and Christmas projects to get ready for the Holiday Season. There is something special about winter crafts, don't you agree? Here I am today with a special gift for all the pumpkin lovers out there...a cute Pumpkin House free crochet pattern! Isn’t it adorable? I can already see it decorating your kids' rooms, fireplace mantels and porches. So, what are you waiting for? It's crochet time! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in Terra Cotta, Yellow, Green and Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Polyester Fiber Filling DIMENSION: H. 5” x W. 5” x D. 5” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) INSTRUCTION: join at the end of each round and ch1, unless otherwise instructed 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). PUMPKIN (terra cotta yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56) 8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (64) 9) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (72) 10) sc even (72) 11) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (80) 12) *9 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (88) 13) sc even (88) 14) *10 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (96) 15) *11 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (104) 16-17) sc even (104) 18) *12 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (112) 19-39) sc even (112) 40) *12 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (104) 41) sc even (104) 42) *11 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (96) 43) *10 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (88) 44) sc even (88); start stuffing 45) *9 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (80) 46) *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (72) 47) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (64) 48) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (56) 49) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 50) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 51) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 52) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 53) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the pumpkin tightly 54) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and leave a very long tail of yarn to create the pumpkin bumps. Insert the needle up through the center and pull it out on the other side, wrap it around the pumpkin back to the bottom, stick the needle back up through the center and pull it tight so that it squeezes the pumpkin. Continue wrapping it around so that you end up with 6 bumps. STEM (green yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) working in BLO, sc even (16) 4-6) working in both loops now, sc even (16) 7) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 8-10) sc even (12) 11) 3 sc, 20 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in the next 18 chains, 1 sc in the 4th stitch of round #10, 3 sc , 30 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each of the next 28 chains, 1 sc in the 8th sc of round #10, 4 sc (156); F/O and leave a long tail to attach the stem on top of the pumpkin. WINDOWS (yellow, terra cotta and black yarn; make two) 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) switch to terra cotta yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) sl st around (32); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the window to the side of the pumpkin. Embroider the WINDOW GRILL with black yarn. DOOR (green, yellow and terra cotta yarn / work in rows, ch1 and turn at the end of each row) 1) starting off with green yarn, work 10 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 8 sc (9); ch1 and turn 2) sc even (9); ch1 and turn 3) 4 sc, 1 sc inc, 4 sc (10); ch1 and turn 4) sc even (10); ch1 and turn 5) 1 sc inc, 8 sc, 1 sc inc (12); ch1 and turn 6-8) sc even (12); ch1 and turn 9) 1 sc inc, 10 sc, 1 sc inc (14); ch1 and turn 10) sc even (14) 11) 3 sc, switch to yellow yarn, 8 sc, switch back to green yarn, 3 sc (14) 12) repeat row #11 (14) 13) keep working with green yarn, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, switch to yellow yarn, 8 sc, switch back to green yarn, 1 sc, 1 sc dec (12) 14) sc even (12) 15) keep working with green yarn, 2 sc, switch to yellow yarn, 3 sc, 1 sc dec, 3 sc, switch back to green yarn, 2 sc (11) 16) keep working with green yarn, 2 sc, switch to yellow yarn, 3 sc, 1 sc dec, 2 sc, switch back to green yarn, 2 sc (10) 17) working with green yarn only, 10 sc (10); do not cut the yarn… …keep working around, 1 sc in each stitch around; 3 sc in each corner stitch at the base of the door. Once you have completed the round, do not cut the yarn, sl st around instead. F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the door to the side of the pumpkin. Embroider the DOOR WINDOW GRILL with black yarn. Embroider the HANDLE and the DOOR HINGES with terra cotta yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my PUMPKIN HOUSE! 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 don't know about you, but I've never seen such an adorable bumblebee! His cute and big smile, his pinky cheeks are giving this little guy the most sweet expression! I'm sure he would just make anyone smile back at him! Despite the simple shape, the pattern requires a bit of crocheting skills, since the the thoracic band is worked with loop stitches to give a nice texture to the body. In order to give the loops an even size and shape, the yarn needs to be wrapped over a wooden stick (you can use also a pencil, a crochet hook, a straw, anything that has the size you want your loops to get). But don’t worry, if you don't feel like trying this new crochet technique, you can simply replace the loop stitch with either half double crochet or double crochet stitches! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in Yellow, Black and Beige MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook; Polyester Fiber Filling; Wooden stick (3/8” diameter); Two 6 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes DIMENSION: H. 6.5” x W. 4.5” x D. 3” STITCHES and ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr), loop stitch INSTRUCTION: join at the end of each round and ch1, unless otherwise instructed 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 AND BODY (yellow and black yarn) 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8-10) sc even (42) 11) 13 sc, 4 sc inc, 8 sc, 4 sc inc, 13 sc (50) 12) 13 sc, [*1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 4 times], 8 sc, [*1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 4 times], 13 sc (58) 13) 11 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc, 12 sc, 1 sc dec, 11 sc (54) 14) 12 sc, [*1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times], 6 sc, [*1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times], 12 sc (46) 15) 1 sc dec, 13 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec, 13 sc, 1 sc dec (42) Insert the plastic safety EYES between rounds #8-9, 10 stitches apart. 16-17) sc even (42) LOOP STITCH instructions: Wrap the yarn from front to back over the wooden stick; the length of the loop will depend on how loose or tight you wrap the yarn. Insert the hook in the 1st stitch of the round, grab the strand of yarn from behind the wooden stick, and draw the yarn through the stitch. The yarn on the stick becomes the loop. With the yarn loop still on the stick, yarn over the hook and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on your hook. 18) attach black yarn and turn (start working facing the inside of the body), with the help of a wooden stick, crochet 42 loop stitches (42) (free the previous loops and move the stick as you go). 19-21) crochet 42 loop stitches (42) 22) switch back to yellow yarn, turn your work so you are facing again the outside of the body, crochet 42 sc (42) 23) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 24-25) sc even (48); start stuffing the body 26) switch to black yarn, sc even (48) 28-30) sc even (48) 31) switch back to yellow yarn, sc even (48) 32) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 33) sc even (42); keep stuffing 34) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 35) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 36) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 37) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 38) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 39) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH between rounds #11-15. Embroider the EYEBROWS between rounds #5-8. Apply some pink blush to the CHEEKS using a makeup brush. ANTENNAE (black yarn) Short: 1) work 10 ch very tight (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the antenna to the top of the head between rounds # 2-3. Trim the other end of the string. Long: 1) work 13 ch very tight (13); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the antenna to the top of the head between rounds # 2-3. Trim the other end of the string. UPPER WINGS (beige yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) 3 sc, 6 sc inc, 3 sc (18) 5) sc even (18) 6) 6 sc, 6 sc inc, 6 sc (24) 7) sc even (24) 8) 1 sc inc, 10 sc, 2 sc inc, 10 sc, 1 sc inc (28) 9) sc even (28) 10) 1 sc dec, 24 sc, 1 sc dec (26) 11) 1 sc dec, 22 sc, 1 sc dec (24) 12-13) sc even (24); do not stuff the wing 14) flatten the wing and crochet through both layers now, 1 sc, 5 hdc, 5 sc, 1 sl st (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the wing to the back of the body between rounds # 19-20. LOWER WINGS (beige yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 6) sc even (20) 7) 5 sc, 5 sc dec, 5 sc (15) 8) sc even (15) 9) 5 sc, 3 sc dec, 4 sc (12); do not stuff the wing 10) flatten the wing and crochet through both layers now, 5 sc, 1 sl st (6); ch and turn 11) 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (4); ch and turn 12) 2 sc dec (2); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the wing to the back of the body between rounds # 22-23. LEGS (black yarn; make 6) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) 4 sc, 1 sc inc (6) 3) sc even (6) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (4) 5-8) sc even (4); F/O and leave a long string of yarn. Do not stuff the leg. Attach the upper legs between rounds # 18-20. Attach the center legs between rounds # 21-23. Attach the lower legs between rounds # 29-30. I can't wait to see your version of my BEEZLE the BUMBLEBEE! 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'll never get tired of adding crochet pieces of decor to my house. Handmade items bring such a warm and cozy feeling to the any rooms and make your house reflecting your personality. Today I'm happy to share with you all these delicate and romantic coasters I crocheted with a super soft cotton yarn by Lion Brand. I love how the solid shell stitches give the coasters a beautiful look and texture! It's such an easy and quick project that it'll make a great gift idea all year around! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! YARN: Cotton - Medium Worsted in Beige MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook DIMENSION: H. 4” x W. 4” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), skip (sk), fasten off (F/O) INSTRUCTION: work in rows, ch1 and turn after each row, unless otherwise instructed 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). INSTRUCTIONS 1) work 26 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 24 sc (25), ch1 and turn 2) 1 sc in the 1st st, *sk 2 st, 5 dc in the next st, sk 2 st, 1 sc*, repeat ** 4 times (25); ch2 and turn 3) 3 dc in the 1st st, *sk 2 st, 1 sc in the next st, skip 2 st, 5 dc in the next st*, repeat ** 3 times, sk 2 st, 1 sc in the next st, sk 2 st, 3 dc in the last st (25) 4-13) repeat rounds # 2-3 (25) 14) 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, 1 hdc in the next one, *5 sc, 1 hdc*, repeat ** 3 times, 3 sc (25); F/O and hide the yarn I can't wait to see your version of my FARMHOUSE COASTERS! 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 fellow crocheters! If you are in the hunt for a sweet crochet project look no further...I think I have something just right for you! This sweet unicorn is absolutely super easy to crochet and it will make you want to play with different colors to create a fun set for your kids! The pretty small size makes it perfect as a rattle toy or mobile attachment for a baby nursery. ...so, are you ready to crochet along? ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! YARN: Medium Worsted in White, Yellow, Pink and Black MATERIALS: 2.5 mm Crochet Hook Polyester Fiber Filling DIMENSIONS: H. 5” x W. 3” x D. 2.5” ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) INSTRUCTION: join at the end of each round and ch1, otherwise instructed 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 AND BODY (pink, white and yellow yarn) Make two: 1) starting off with pink yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3)*1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) sc even (18) 5) switch to white yarn, sc even (18) 6-9) sc even (18); F/O and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 6 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 10) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 17 sc, 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, 18 sc, 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs (48) 11) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (54) 12-23) sc even (54); keep stuffing as you go 24) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 25) sc even (48) 26) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 27) sc even (42) 28) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 29) sc even (36) 30) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 31) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (20) 32) sc dec around (10) 33) switch to yellow yarn, working in FLO, sc even (10) 34-35) sc even (10) 36) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 37) sc even (8); finish stuffing 38) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 39) sc even (6) 40) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (4); F/O and close the hole Embroider EYES and NOSE with black yarn. Embroider the MOUTH with pink yarn. EARS (white yarn) 1) 4 sc in a magic ring (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Flatten the ears and attach them between rounds # 27-31. FRONT MANE (pink yarn) 1) 25 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each st across (72); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to attach the mane to the front of the head right in front of the horn. Secure the end of the mane with the remaining yarn. BACK MANE (pink yarn) 1) 35 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each st across (102); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to attach the mane to the back of the unicorn right behind the horn. Secure the end of the mane with the remaining yarn. I can't wait to see your version of the SWEET UNICORN! 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 crafty friends! I hope your week is going well! Are you ready for a new and fun crochet project?!? Few days ago I was sorting out all my amigurumis (I have so many!!!), and I stumbled upon my cute Sausage Dog. I remembered then how much you all loved that cute little fella and how many of you made one your own! After almost one year since I shared the project, I still get to see pictures of all your beautiful mades! So I thought it would be fun creating a new character based on the same oblong and striped design! ...and so here it comes Arturo the Sleepy Cat. I used a fresh and beautiful cotton yarn for this project, perfect to work with during this hot summer days! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Beige, Green, Yellow, White and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: D/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rounds (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 and BODY (beige, green, yellow and white yarn) 1) start working with beige yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (32) 5) sc even (32) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (40) 7-21) sc even (40) 22) switch to green yarn, sc even (40) 23) sc even (40); start stuffing 24) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (40) 25-27) sc even (40) 28) switch to white yarn, sc even (40) 29-38) repeat rows 24-28 two times (40) 39) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (40) 40-42) sc even (40) 43) switch to green yarn, sc even (40) 44) sc even (40) 45) switch to beige yarn, sc even (40) 46) sc even (40); keep stuffing 47) *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (36) 48) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 49) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 50) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 51) sc dec around (8) 52-60) sc even (8) 61) 7 sc, 1 sc inc (9) 62-65) sc even (9) 66) 8 sc, 1 sc inc (10) 67-77) sc even (10) 78) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8); stuff the tail lightly 79) sc dec around (4); F/O and close the hole EARS (beige yarn; make two) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn Flatten the ears and sew them between rounds #7-13 and #14-20. FRONT LEGS (beige yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3-6) sc even (12) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 8) sc even (10) 9) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 10) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Stuff the tip of the leg, leaving the open end unstuffed. Attach the right leg between rounds #6-10 and the left one between rounds #18-22. Embroider the NOSE (between rounds # 12-15) and the EYES (between rounds # 8-12 and 15-19) with 2 out of 4 single strings of black yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my ARTURO! 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! I have been designing amigurumis for the past 7 years, and my crocheting skills has definitely improved over time. If I go back to my first projects I can easily spot flaws and mistakes, little details that I would design differently now. Nice stitches definition and good yarn tension, cute color combinations, more neat sewing lines are easier to obtain now... just to mention a few things... That's why once in a while I like to do a little "makeover" of my very first amis. This time I decided to review the pattern of my Irina the Hippo Ballerina! Irina has received a lot of appreciation since the day I released it...and I hope you're gonna love this new version too! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Worsted Medium Yarn (Lace 4) in Gray, Red Clay and Black HOOK SIZES: 2.5 mm hook. STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round), 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 (gray yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (54) 10-16) sc even (54) 17) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 18) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 19) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 20) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 21) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 22) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 23-26) sc even (42); start stuffing the head 27) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 28) sc even (36) 29) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 30) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 31) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 30) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the head firmly 31) sc dec around (6); F/O and cut the yarn. EARS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3-5) sc even (12) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 7) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Flatten the ear and sew them to the top of the head between rounds # 28-30. Embroider the NOSTRILS with gray yarn (wrap the gray yarn around 4 stitches), between rounds # 10-11, 8 stitches apart. BODY (light gray yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-7) sc even (40) 8) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9-11) sc even (48) 12) working in BLO, sc even (48) 13) working in both loops now, sc even (48) 14) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 15) sc even (42) 16) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 17) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 18) sc even (30) 19) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 20) sc even (24) 21) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head between rounds # 23-28. Stuff the body firmly before attaching it. TUTU (red clay yarn) 1) join the yarn to the FLO of the 1st st of round #11 of the body, working in FLO, crochet 3 dc in each st around (144) 2) dc even (144); F/O and hide the yarn Embroider the MOUTH (between rounds # 5-12) and the EYES (between rounds #22-25, 8 stitches apart) with black yarn. LEGS (red clay and gray yarn; make two) 1) starting off with red clay yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) sc even (10) 5) switch to gray yarn, working in BLO, sc even (10) 6-10) working in both loops, sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg to the bottom part of the body. Stuff the legs lightly before attaching it. ARMS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-6) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail for sewing the arm to the side of the body. Stuff the arm lightly before attaching it between rounds # 16-19. Do not cut the yarn once the last arm is attached, use it to create the tail. TAIL (gray yarn) 1) using the yarn left from the arm, insert the needle into the body and then pull it out in the lower back between rounds # 9-10. Cut the yarn (1.5” long), make a knot 0.5” from the body, and then adjust the length of the tail. I can't wait to see your version of my cute IRINA! 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!

Flowers have the power to lift up our spirit, to chase away negative thoughts and to give us energy and happiness...and sunflowers, with their brightness and warmth, as the sweet summer sun, can bring a smile to our face. Difficult times, like the ones we have been living in since few months now, scream for happy and beautiful things!...so I hope this easy project I'm sharing today with you all will bring some positive vibes to your day! These beautiful sunflowers are a great summer decor to brighten up every room in your house! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Dark Brown, Yellow, Light Brown and Green OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle; Metal Wire or Wooden Stick HOOK SIZES: 2.5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). DISK AND STEM (dark brown, light brown and green) 1) starting off with dark brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7-8) sc even (48) 9) working in BLO, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 10) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 11) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 12) switch to light brown yarn, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 13) switch to green yarn, sc dec around (8) stuff the disk before starting to crochet the stem 14) sc even (8) 15) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (6) 16-57) sc even (6); F/O, cut and hide the yarn PETALS (yellow yarn) 1) join the yarn in the FLO of any one stitch of round 8 of the disk, hdc even (48) start working in row from now on (ch1 and turn at the end of each row) 2) 6 sc (6); ch1 and turn 3-5) 6 sc (6); ch1 and turn 6) 2 sc, 1 sc dec, 2 sc (5); ch1 and turn 7) 2 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc (4); ch1 and turn 8) 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc (3); ch1 and turn 9) 1 sc, 1 sc dec (2); ch1 and turn 10) 1 sc dec (1); F/O and cut the yarn Join the yarn in stitch #7 of round #1 and repeat rounds #2-10. Repeat 6 times more, to obtain a total of 8 petals. SMALL LEAF (green yarn) 1) 13 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 3 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc inc, 3 tr inc, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 sl st in the last ch), keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 2 ch, 1 tr, 3 tr inc, 1 dc inc, 1 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, join with a sl st. Attach the leaf to the stem at the desire height. LARGE LEAF (green yarn) 1) 16 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc, 3 hdc, 1 dc, 3 dc inc, 3 tr inc, (1 tr, 2 ch, 1 sl st in the last ch), keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 2 ch, 1 tr, 3 tr inc, 3 dc inc, 1 dc, 3 hdc, 4 sc, join with a sl st. Attach the leaf to the stem at the desire height. You can insert either a metal wire or a wooden stick all the way into the stem to make the flower stand still. I can't wait to see your version of my SUNFLOWERS! 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! Hope your week is off to a good start! I'm sure you know the feeling when a kid reaches for your smartphone and all you can hope is he/she won't drop it, right? 😄... if you can relate, today's free project is perfect for you ... Here's my fun crochet smartphone your kids can safely play with! This amigurumi smartphone is worked mainly in rows with the JACQUARD TECHNIQUE that allows you to change colors while crocheting in rows. If you don't know this technique I'd suggest to check out my PDF version of the pattern, where I share schematics and pictures with all the steps to crochet the smartphone. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Gray, Black, Pink, Blue, Red, Aqua, Yellow, Lilac and Purple OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: 2.5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (ch1 and turn 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). FRONT PANEL (gray, black, pink, blue, red, aqua, yellow, lilac and purple yarn) 1) starting off with gray yarn, 19 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 17 sc (18) 2-6) sc even (18) 7) 1 sc in gray, switch to black yarn, 16 sc, switch back to gray yarn, 1 sc (18) 8) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in pink, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 9) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in pink, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 10) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in pink, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 11) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 16 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 12) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 16 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 13) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in aqua, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in yellow, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in lilac, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 14) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in aqua, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in yellow, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in lilac, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 15) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in aqua, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in yellow, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in lilac, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 16) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 16 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 17) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in purple, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 18) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in purple, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 19) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in purple, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 20) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 16 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 21) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in yellow, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in pink, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in aqua, 1 sc in gray (18) 22) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in yellow, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in pink, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in aqua, 1 sc in gray (18) 23) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in yellow, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in pink, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in blue, 1 sc in aqua, 1 sc in gray (18) 24) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 16 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 25) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in lilac, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in purple, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in aqua, 1 sc in gray (18) 26) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in lilac, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in purple, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in aqua, 1 sc in gray (18) 27) [facing the right side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in lilac, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in purple, 1 sc in black, 4 sc in red, 1 sc in aqua, 1 sc in gray (18) 28) [facing the wrong side of the work], 1 sc in gray, 16 sc in black, 1 sc in gray (18) 29) [facing the right side of the work], 18 sc in gray (18); do not F/O the yarn 30) working in round now, starting from the left side of the panel, crochet 1 sc in each st and 3 sc in each angle stitch 31) working in BLO, 1 sc in each st around; F/O and cut the yarn. BACK PANEL (gray yarn) 1) 19 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 17 sc (18) 2-29) sc even (18) 30) working in round, crochet 1 sc in each st and 3 sc in each angle stitch; F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew front and back panels together. Place the back and front panels so that the side matches with one another. Use the left tail of yarn to sew the panels together. Fill the smartphone while sewing. BUTTON (black yarn) 1) 7 sc in a mr (7); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the button onto the front panel between rows # 1-6. I can't wait to see your version of my SMARTPHONE! 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 moved my first steps into the crochet world by working on easy doilies and table runners projects. I was loving the idea of adding handmade creations to the house to give my very personal touch to it. Designing amigurumi is now my full time activity, but I absolutely love, from time to time, working on cute decorative crochet pieces such as succulents, blankets, pillow covers... Today I'm super delighted to share with you a project to create a 3 pieces basket set that I made working with 100% natural jute cord and a beautiful mustard cotton yarn. I like how versatile this set is. You can simply display it to decorate a room or use it to store and collect stuff in your house. What about create cute plant holder? ...just adjust the height of the cotton section and create something that is just perfect for you! The three baskets have different sizes: - small 3.5" x 1" 3/8 - medium 5” x 1.5” - large 6" x 1" 5/8 ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: 100% Natural Jute Cord; Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Mustard OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: D / 4.25 mm STITCHES USED and 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). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). SMALL BASKET (jute cord and mustard yarn) 1) starting off with jute cord, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) working in BLO, sc even (40) 7) working in both loops now, sc even (40) 8) switch to mustard yarn, sc even (40) 9) sc even (40); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. MEDIUM BASKET (jute cord and mustard yarn) 1) starting off with jute cord, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56) 8) working in BLO, sc even (56) 9) working in both loops now, sc even (56) 10) switch to mustard yarn, sc even (56) 11-12) sc even (56); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. LARGE BASKET (jute cord and mustard yarn) 1) starting off with jute cord, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (56) 8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (64) 9) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (72) 10) working in BLO, sc even (72) 11) working in both loops now, sc even (72) 12) switch to mustard yarn, sc even (72) 13-15) sc even (72); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my 3 PIECES BASKET 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 friends! How is your week so far? Summer is around the corner and I'm so ready for warm days, blue skies and some extra time to spend relaxing in nature...and why not, a good ice cream! Have you ever crocheted an ice cream before? This was my very first time and I can tell you, this ice cream cone looks pretty yummy to me! What's your favorite flavor? Chocolate, cream? I love pistachio and hazelnut...but for my crocheted ice cream cone I chose strawberry and blackberry with a frosting on top! ...so it's time to have some fun and crochet a delicious gelato! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Pink, Purple, Beige and White OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: D-3 / 3.5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). ICE CREAM BALLS AND CONE (pink, purple, beige yarn) 1) starting off with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7-15) sc even (48) 16) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 17) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 18) working in FLO, 3 sc in each st around (96); F/O and cut the yarn 19) join purple yarn with a sl st in the BLO of the 1st st of rnd #17, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40); start stuffing the ice cream 20) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 21-27) sc even (48); keep stuffing as you go 28) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 29) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 30) working in FLO, 3 sc in each st around (96); F/O and cut the yarn …from now on work in rows, chaining 1 and turning after each row… 31) join beige yarn with a sl st in the BLO of the 1st st of rnd #29, sc even (32); ch1 turn 32) sc even (32); ch1 and turn 33) sc even (32); ch1 and turn 34) sc even (32); ch1 and turn 35) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); ch1 and turn 36) sc even (24); ch1 and turn 37) sc even (24); ch1 and turn 38) sc even (24); ch1 and turn 39) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); ch1 and turn 40) sc even (18); ch1 and turn 41) sc even (18); ch1 and turn 42) sc even (18); ch1 and turn 43) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (16); ch1 and turn 44) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (14); ch1 and turn 45) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12); ch1 and turn 46) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10); ch1 and turn 47) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8); ch1 and turn; finish stuffing the cone firmly 48) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O, close the hole and cut the yarn FROSTING (white yarn) 1) 7 sc in a mr (7) 2) sc inc around (14) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (21) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 5) 3 sc, 5 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc, 1 sl st into the 4th st of the previous round, 5 sc, 6 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 1 sl st into the 10th st of the previous round, 3 sc, 4 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 1 sl st into the 14th st of the previous round, 6 sc, 6 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 4 sc, 1 sl st into the 21st st of the previous round, 4 sc, 5 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc, 1 sl st into the 26th st of the previous round, 2 sc (45) 6) sc around; F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the frosting on top of the pink ball of the ice cream. I can't wait to see your version of my ICE CREAM CONE! 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!

2020 has been a strange year for students of all ages, from kindergarten to college. Many students feel like they've missed on something, especially those who graduated this year. I like to think 2020 has also taught us something: how fun is to see our friends, how important teachers are to us, how much we love our grandparents, and that we should never take anything for granted. If you know a kid who's been missing going to school and playing with friends, this amigurumi pencil is the perfect, small gift! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Pink, gray, Yellow, Beige and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: C-2 / 2.75 mm STITCHES USED and 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). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). PENCIL (pink, gray, yellow, beige and black yarn) 1) starting off with pink yarn, 7 sc in a mr (7) 2) sc inc around (14) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (21) 4) working in BLO, sc even (21) 5-6) sc even (21) 7) switch to gray yarn, sc even (21) 8-11) sc even (21) 12) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (21) 13-43) sc even (21); stuff the pencil as you go 44) 19 sc, 1 sc dec (20) 45)*3 sc with yellow yarn, switch to beige yarn, 1 sc*, repeat ** 5 times (20) 46) 1 sc with beige yarn, *1 sc with yellow yarn, 3 sc with beige yarn*, repeat ** 4 times, 2 sc with beige yarn (20) 47) repeat round #46 (20) 48) working with beige yarn only, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (16) 49) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (14) 50) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 51) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 52) switch to black yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8); finish stuffing the pencil 53) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 54) sc dec (3); F/O and close the hole I can't wait to see your version of my PENCIL! 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!

As a passionate amigurumi designer, sometimes I find difficult stopping my creative process to write down patterns or take pictures of the work in progress. ...and this is exactly what happened months ago when I was working on a cute little koala that I afterward named Magnum. I remember myself scrabbling just few (unreadable) notes while stitching up this new character and being sure I would later be able to go through them to write a first draft of the pattern. I couldn’t be more wrong 😁! So few days ago I decided to take the time to review the instructions and give you all the chance to create your own little koala! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate YARN: Medium Worsted in Light Gray, Blue, White, Black and Pink HOOK SIZES: D-3 / 3.25 mm OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling DIMENSION: H. 8” x W. 5” x D. 3” STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), reverse single crochet (reverse sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) INSTRUCTION: join at the end of each round and ch1, 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). LEGS AND BODY (light gray, blue and white yarn) Make two: 1) starting off with light gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (9) 3-12) sc even (9); F/O and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 10 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 13) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 9 sc, 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, 10 sc, 1 hdc in each ch between the two legs (38) 14-18) sc even (38); keep stuff the body as you go 19) switch to blue yarn, 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 18 sc, 1 sc dec, 12 sc (36) …from now on you work with both blue and white yarn… 20) *4 sc with blue, 2 sc with white*, repeat ** around (36) 21) repeat rnd #20 (36) 22) keep working with blue yarn, sc even (36) 23) *1 sc with blue, 2 sc with white, 3 sc with blue*, repeat ** around (36) 24) repeat rnd #23 (36) 25) keep working with blue yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 26) 1 sc with white, [*3 sc with blue, 2 sc with white*, repeat ** 5 times], 3 sc with blue, 1 sc with white (30) 27) repeat rnd #26 (30) 28) working with blue yarn only, sc even (30) 29) switch to white yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 30) switch to light gray yarn, working in BLO, sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly. HEAD (light gray yarn) 1) 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9-10) sc even (48) 11) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (54) 12-19) sc even (54) 20) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 21) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 22) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 23) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); F/O, cut the yarn and stuff the head firmly. NOSE (black yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) 1 sc, 4 sc in the next st, 2 sc, 4 sc in the next st, 1 sc (12) 3) 1 sc, 3 sc inc, 3 sc, 3 sc inc, 2 sc (18) 4) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the nose onto the head (between rnds #8-15). Stuff moderately as you sew it. Embroider the EYES with black yarn as shown in the picture (between rnds #9-13). Embroider the MOUTH LINE with black yarn (between rnds #15-18). EARS (light gray and white yarn; make two) Part A: 1) 8 sc in a magic ring (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) sc even (48) 8) fold the piece in half and crochet through both layers, 24 sc (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Part B: 1) 5 sc in a magic ring, do not close the ring (8); ch 1 and turn 2) sc inc in each st (10); ch 1 and turn 3) sc even (10); ch1 and turn 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 5 times (15); ch1 and turn 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 5 times (20); ch1, DO NOT TURN 6) work 20 reverse sc (20); F/O and leave a long tail to sew part B to part A as shown in the pictures. Sew the ears to the side of the head between rnds # 6-21. Embroider the CHEEKS with pink yarn (between rnds #14-15). ARMS (light gray, white and blue yarn; make two) 1) starting with light gray yarn, 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-10) sc even (8) 11) switch to white yarn, sc even (8) 12) switch to blue yarn, sc even (8) 13-15) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the arm to the side of the body, between rnds # 26-28. Stuff the arm lightly. TAIL (light gray yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-3) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to attach the tail to the back of the body between rnds # 16-18. Do not stuff the tail. I can't wait to see your version of my MAGNUM THE KOALA! 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! Today I'm going to be sharing a cute design I created some time ago as part of a fun Amigurumi Vegetable Collection. This set includes 4 adorable crocheted veggies: a Turnip, a Leek, a Red Bell Pepper and a Carrot. If you are not a big fan of turnips, do not worry...you're gonna love "working" on this one! So grab your crochet hook and yarn and join me in this fun project! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF with more pictures of this pattern on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Purple, Green, Brown and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 9mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes HOOK SIZES: E/3,50 mm DIMENSIONS: 6" x 5" STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). 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). LEGS AND BODY (white, brown and purple) Make two: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) sc even (16) 4) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 5) sc even (18); F/O, hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 3 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 6) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 17 sc, 1 hdc in each of the 3 stitches between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg , 18 sc, 1 hdc in each of the 3 stitches between the two legs (42) 7) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 8) 7 sc, 1 sc inc, switch to brown yarn, 7 sc, 1 sc inc, switch back to white yarn, 7 sc, 1 sc inc, 7 sc, switch to brown yarn, 1 sc sc inc, 7 sc, 1 inc, switch back to white yarn, 7 sc, 1 sc inc (54) 9) sc even with white yarn (54) 10) switch to brown yarn, 4 sc, switch back to white yarn, 17 sc, switch to brown yarn, 9 sc, switch back to white yarn, 19 sc, switch to brown yarn, 5 sc (54) 11) switch to white yarn, sc even (54) 12) 6 sc, switch to brown yarn, 10 sc, switch to white yarn, 17 sc, switch to brown yarn, 8 sc, switch back to white yarn, 13 sc (54) 13) sc even with white yarn (54) 14) switch to purple yarn, sc even (54) 15-22) sc even (54); start stuffing the turnip 23) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 24) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 25) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 26-27) sc even (36); insert the safety eyes between rounds 21/22, 12 stitches apart 28) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 29) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 30) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the turnip 31) dec around (8); F/O and close the hole. Embroider the MOUTH with some black yarn. ARMS (purple yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3-5) sc even (16); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body. Stuff the arm firmly. STEM (green yarn) Small leaf: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** (8) 3) sc even (8) 4)*3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** (10) 5-6) sc even (10) 7) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** (8) 8) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** (6) 9) sc even (6) 10) 4 sc, 1 sc dec (5); F/O and cut the yarn Big leaf: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** (10) 3) sc even (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** (12) 5-7) sc even (12) 8) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** (10) 9) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** (8) 10) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** (6) 11) 4 sc, 1 sc dec (5) 12-13) sc even (5) Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the big leaf: Merge the two leaves together: 1) join the yarn with a sl st to the small leaf, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 4 sc, keep working on the big leaf, crochet 5 sc (10) 2) sc inc around (20); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the stem to the top of the head. Stuff the bottom part of the stem before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my cute TURNIP! 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! It may be the never ending Michigan cold and rainy days, or the desire of spending time in nature, that lately made me daydreaming of slow and easy beach days. I'm sure I'm not alone here, and many of you can't wait to get into Summer mood. Am I right? No worries, I got you covered with this easy and quick crochet project! These beautiful crocheted sea stars would be the perfect decor to give your home a summer vibe or could work great as crib mobile attachments. Just play with you favorite colors to create something unique for you and your little ones! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Rust, Beige, Off White colors OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: E-2.75 mm; D/3-3.25 mm DIMENSIONS: 5"x5" / 4"x4" STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) 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). SMALL SEA STAR (rust yarn; 2.75 mm hook; make two) 1) start working with rust yarn, 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) inc around (10) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (15) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (25) 6) start working in rows, 5 sc (5); ch1 and turn 7) sc even (5); ch 1 and turn 8) 2 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc (4); ch 1 and turn 9) sc even (4); ch 1 and turn 10) 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc (3); ch 1 and turn 11) sc even (3); ch 1 and turn 12) 1 sc, 1 sc dec (2); ch 1 and turn 13) sc even (2); ch 1 and turn 14) 1 sc dec (1); F/O and cut the yarn Join the yarn with a sl st to st #6 of the rnd #5 (as shown in the picture). Repeat from rnd # 6 to rnd # 14, 4 times. Once you have crocheted the second panel, place the two panels one above the other, matching up all sides. Sew the panels together: join the yarn through the two panels with a sl st, chain 1 and single crochet around the edges. Work 3 sc in the st at the top of each star’s leg. Stuff lightly as you sew the two panels together. Make little french knots (with off white yarn) on one side of the sea star across the length of each leg (see photos). BIG SEA STAR (beige and rust yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make two) 1) start working with beige yarn, 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) sc inc around (10) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (15) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (25) 6) 5 sc (5); ch1 and turn 7) sc even (5); ch 1 and turn 8) 2 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc (4); ch 1 and turn 9-10) sc even (4); ch 1 and turn 11) 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc (3); ch 1 and turn 12-13) sc even (3); ch 1 and turn 14) 1 sc, 1 sc dec (2); ch 1 and turn 15) sc even (2); ch 1 and turn 16) 1 sc dec (1); F/O and cut the yarn Join the yarn with a sl st to st #6 of the rnd #5 (as shown in the picture). Repeat from rnd # 6 to rnd # 16, 4 times. Once you have crocheted the second panel, place the two panels one above the other, matching up all sides. Sew the panels together: join rust yarn through the two panels with a sl st, chain 1 and single crochet around the edges. Work 3 sc in the st at the top of each star’s leg. Stuff lightly as you sew the two panels together. I can't wait to see your version of my SEA STARS! 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! This week blog post is for all the sushi lovers out there! My husband and I are big fans of Japanese cuisine. Rolls, nigiri, sashimi, ramen are just few examples of our favorite Japanese dishes! Since sushi is definitely one of my favorite food I've always promise myself I would sometimes learn how to create beautiful and delicious sushi rolls...but in the meantime I had fun designing these crocheted ones to share with you all. Here are 4 different sushi rolls (Tuna, Salmon, Avocado and California) that would make a fun toy food for your little ones or work perfectly as keychain or magnet attachments. Let's grab our hook and yarn and have some fun! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Pink, Green, Yellow, Black, Beige, White and Rust OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: E/2.75 mm STITCHES USED and 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). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) 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). SUSHI ROLL #1 (pink, green, white and black yarn) 1) start working with pink yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 4 times, switch to green yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat twice (24) 5) switch to white yarn, *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) switch to black yarn, *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8) working in BLO, sc even (42) 9-11) working in both loops now, sc even (42) 12) switch to white yarn, working in BLO, *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 13) working in both loops now, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 14) switch to pink yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, switch to green yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (24); start stuffing the roll 15) switch back to pink yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 16) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the roll 17) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. SUSHI ROLL #2 (green, yellow, rust, black and white yarn) 1) start working with green yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) 2 sc inc, switch to yellow yarn, 2 sc inc, switch to rust yarn, 2 sc inc (12) 3) switch back to green yarn *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice, switch to yellow yarn *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice, switch to rust yarn *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 4) switch back to green yarn *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice, switch to yellow yarn *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice, switch to rust yarn *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (24) 5) switch to black yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) switch to white yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8) working in BLO, sc even (42) 9-11) working in both loops now, sc even (42) 12) working in BLO, *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 13) switch to black yarn, working in both loops now, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 14) switch to green yarn *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice, switch to yellow yarn *3 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** twice, switch to rust yarn *3 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** twice (24); start stuffing the roll 15) switch to green yarn *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice, switch to yellow yarn *2 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** twice, switch to rust yarn *2 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** twice (18) 16) switch to green yarn *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice, switch to yellow yarn *1 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** twice, switch to rust yarn *1 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** twice (12); finish stuffing the roll 17) working with green yarn only, sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn Embroider the SESAME SEEDS on the side of the roll using beige yarn. SUSHI ROLL #3 (green, black and white yarn) 1) start working with green yarn, 7 sc in a mr (7) 2) inc around (14) 3) switch to black yarn, *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (21) 4) switch to white yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (35) 7) working in BLO, sc even (35) 8-11) working in both loops now, sc even (35) 12) working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (28) 13) switch to black yarn, working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (21) 14) switch to green yarn, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (14); stuff the roll 15) sc dec around (7); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the SESAME SEEDS on the side of the roll using beige and black yarn. SUSHI ROLL #4 (rust, white and black yarn) 1) start working with rust yarn, 7 sc in a mr (7) 2) inc around (14) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (21) 4) switch to white yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 5) switch to black yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (35) 7) working in BLO, sc even (35) 8-11) working in both loops now, sc even (35) 12) switch to white yarn, working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (28) 13) switch to rust yarn, working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (21) 14) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (14); start stuffing 15) sc dec around (7); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my SUSHI ROLLS! 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!

Hey friends! I'm glad to see you back on my blog for our weekly appointment! Little critters are so adorable and so is this Baby Squirrel I designed few months ago as part of my Baby Amigurumi Collection. It's a very easy design and I love how the color changes and the little details are making it even more realistic. So, are you ready to have some fun? Grab your hook and yarn and let's get started! The finished item is approximately 5.5" high. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF with more pictures of this pattern on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Beige, Brown, Orange and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, 9mm black plastic safety eyes HOOK SIZES: E/3,50 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). 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 and beige yarn) 1) start working with brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) sc even (32) 6) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (40) 7) sc even (40) 8) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** 5 times, switch to beige yarn, 2 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, switch to beige yarn, 2 sc, switch to brown yarn, 1 sc inc, *4 sc, 1 inc* (48) 9) 29 sc with brown, 4 sc with beige, 4 sc with brown, 4 sc with beige, 7 sc with brown (48) 10) 28 sc with brown, 6 sc with beige, 2 sc with brown, 6 sc with beige, 6 sc with brown (48) 11) keep working with brown yarn, *5 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** 4 times, 4 sc, switch to beige yarn, 1 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 1 inc, switch to beige yarn, 5 sc, 1 inc, switch to brown yarn, *5 sc, 1 inc* (56) 12) 32 sc with brown, 8 sc with beige, 1 dec with brown yarn, 6 sc with beige, 1 inc with beige, 7 sc with brown yarn (56) 13) 31 sc with brown, 19 sc with beige, 6 sc with brown (56) 14-16) repeat round #13 17) keep working with brown yarn, *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 3 sc, switch to beige yarn, 2 sc, 1 dec, *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch to brown yarn, 4 sc, 1 dec (48) 18) keep working with brown yarn, *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 3 sc, switch to beige yarn, 1 sc, 1 dec, *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch to brown yarn, 3 sc, 1 dec (40) 19) keep working with brown yarn, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 3 sc, switch to beige yarn, 1 dec, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch to brown yarn, 2 sc, 1 dec (32) 20) keep working with brown yarn, *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** 5 times, switch to beige yarn *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 1 sc, 1 dec (24) Insert plastic safety eyes between rounds 13-14, 9 stitches apart (see picture) 21) keep working with brown yarn, *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** 4 times, switch to beige yarn, 2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 1 dec (18); F/O and cut the yarn. Finish stuffing the doll’s head firmly. Embroider the NOSE (between rnds #12-15) and the MOUTH LINE (between rnds #14-18) with some scrap black yarn. Embroider the CHEEKS (between rnds #14-15) with some orange yarn. Embroider the 3 MARKS on the top of the head with the chain stitch technique or with a series of slip stitches. EARS (brown, beige and orange yarn; make two) 1) start working with brown yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) 2 sc, 1 inc, switch to beige yarn, 1 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 1 sc, 1 inc (8) 4) keep working with brown yarn, 4 sc, switch to beige yarn, 1 inc, 1 sc, switch back to brown yarn, 2 sc (9); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear onto the head. Flatten the ear before attaching it (between rnds #3-5); do not stuff the ear. Attach a short tail of orange yarn to the tip of the ears, open up the strings with a sharp needle and trim them the desire length. LEGS AND BODY (brown and beige yarn) Make two: 1) start working with brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) sc even (10); F/O, hide the yarn Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 1 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 4) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 9 sc, 1 hdc inc into the stitch between the two legs, keep working on the other leg, 10 sc, 1 hdc inc into the stitch between the two legs (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) 12 sc with brown yarn, 4 sc with beige yarn, 14 sc with brown yarn (30) 7) 11 sc with brown yarn, 6 sc with beige yarn, 13 sc with brown yarn (30) 8-11) repeat round 7 (30); start stuffing 12) 12 sc with brown yarn, 4 sc with beige yarn, 14 sc with brown yarn (30) 13) keep working with brown yarn, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 2 sc, switch to beige yarn, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, switch to brown yarn, 2 sc, 1 dec, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (24) 14) keep working with brown yarn, *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 dec, switch to beige yarn, 3 sc, *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, 1 dec (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly. Embroider the X shaped BELLY BUTTON (between rnds #7-9) with some orange yarn. ARMS (brown yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-4) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the arm to the side of the body (between rnds #11-14). Stuff the arm lightly. TAIL (brown yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) 2 sc, 8 hdc, 2 sc (12) 6) 1 sc, 1 sc inc, *1 hdc, 1 hdc inc*, repeat ** 4 times, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (18) 7) 3 sc, 12 hdc, 3 sc (18); start stuffing the tail 8) 3 sc, *2 hdc, 1 hdc inc*, repeat ** 4 times, 3 sc (22) 9) 3 sc, *2 hdc, 1 hdc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 3 sc (18) 10) 3 sc, *1 hdc, 1 hdc dec*, repeat ** 4 times, 3 sc (14) 11) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 12) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body (between rnds #7-10). Finish stuffing the tail firmly. I can't wait to see your version of my BABY SQUIRREL! 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 crocheters! Hope you're all well and safe! Since I received a lot of great feedbacks and comments from you, my friends, about my last crochet projects, I decided I would create the ultimate crochet DIY TOOL KIT! A Flat Head Screwdriver and a Blacksmithing Hammer are joining the Power Drill and completing a super cute set! Your little handymen and women in your house will be thrilled to play with these safe and still very realistic toys! Let them choose their favorite colors and create a personalized kit they will be proud to show off on their tool belts! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Gray, Aqua, Purple and Blue OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), front loops only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). HAMMER HEAD (gray yarn) 1) start working in rows, 7 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 5 sc (6); ch1 and turn 2-5) sc even (6); ch1 and turn 6) sc even (6); do not ch1 …work in rounds from now on… 7) join with a sl st to the next st, ch1 and sc in the same st, 3 sc, 3 sc in the next st (corner stitch), 4 sc, 3 sc in the next st (corner stitch), 4 sc, 3 sc in the next st (corner stitch), 4 sc, 3 sc in the next st (corner stitch) (28) 8) working in BLO, sc even (28) 9-16) working in both loops now, sc even (28) 17) 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 4 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 14 sc (26) 18) 4 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 hdc, 1 sc dec, 14 sc (24) 19) 4 sc, 1 hdc dec, 2 hdc, 1 hdc dec, 14 sc (22) 20) 3 sc, 1 hdc dec, 2 hdc, 1 hdc dec, 13 sc (20) 21) 2 sc, 1 hdc dec, 2 hdc, 1 hdc dec, 12 sc (18) 22) 1 sc, 1 hdc dec, 2 hdc, 1 hdc dec, 11 sc (16) 23-24) 1 sc, 4 hdc, 11 sc (16); start stuffing 25) 1 hdc dec, 2 hdc, 1 hdc dec, 10 sc (14) 26-27) sc even (14); finish stuffing 28) working in BLO, sc dec around (7); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. HANDLE (blue yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) working in BLO, sc even (18) 5-12) working in both loops now, sc even (18) 13) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (16) 14) sc even (16); start stuffing 15) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (14) 16-34) sc even (14); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the handle to the head of the hammer between rnds #12-17. Finish stuffing before sewing the two pieces together. SCREWDRIVER (aqua, purple and gray yarn) 1) starting off with aqua yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 4) sc even (16) 5) switch to purple yarn, sc even (16) 6) switch back to aqua yarn, sc even (16) 7-15) sc even (16) 16) switch to purple yarn, sc even (16) 17) switch back to aqua yarn, sc even (16) 18) sc even (16); start stuffing 19) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 20) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 21-22) sc even (8) 23) work in FLO, sc inc around (16) 24) working in both loops now, sc even (16); finish stuffing 25) working in BLO, sc dec around (8) 26) switch to gray yarn and work in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 27-34) sc even (6) 35) sc inc around (12) 36) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 37) *5 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** twice (12) 38) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 39) flatten the screwdriver tip and work through both layers now, 4 sc (4); ch 1 and turn 40) sc even (4); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my HAMMER & SCREWDRIVER! 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 crafty friends! Today's motto is "Busy hands...happy Soul!" Those who know me well, know my love for everything that is handmade, repurposed, made from scratch... I enjoy so much creating new things and give new life to old ones, and crocheting, cooking, furniture making are just a few hobbies that allow me to express my creativity. Because of this deep love for DIY, I couldn’t live without tools. I've happened to collect quite a few in the past few years. You know that anything is possible as long as you have the right tools at hand! 😉 Today I'll be sharing with you all the instructions to crochet a fun Power Drill that any kid would love! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Yellow, Burgundy and Gray OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm DIMENSIONS: 8”x 5” STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), front loops only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). CHUCK, TORQUE CONTROL AND MOTOR (gray, yellow and burgundy yarn) 1) starting off with gray yarn, 7 sc in a mr (7) 2) sc inc around (14) 3) sc even (14) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (21) 5-7) sc even (21) 8) working in BLO, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (14) 9) working in both loops now, sc dec around (7); start stuffing 10) working in FLO, sc even (7) 11) switch to yellow yarn, working in FLO, sc inc around (14) 12) working in both loops now, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (21) 13) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 14) working in BLO, sc even (28) 15-16) working in both loops now, sc even (28) 17) working in FLO, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (35) 18) working in both loops now, *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 19) working in BLO, sc even (42) 20) switch to burgundy yarn, work in both loops now, sc even (42) 21-22) sc even (42); keep stuffing as you go 23) switch back to yellow yarn, sc even (42) 24-39) sc even (42) 40) switch to red yarn, sc even (42) 41) switch back to yellow yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (35) 42) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (28) 43) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (21) 44) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (14); finish stuffing 45) sc dec around (7); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. HANDLE (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) 1 sc, 4 hdc in the next st, 2 sc, 4 hdc in the next st, 1 sc (12) 3) 2 sc, 3 hdc in the next st, 3 hdc in the next one, 4 sc, 3 hdc in the next st, 3 hdc in the next one, 2 sc (20) 4) working in BLO, sc even (20) 5-21) working in both loops now, sc even (20); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the handle to the main body between rnds #29-38. Stuff the handle firmly before attaching it. TRIGGER (burgundy yarn) 1) 4 ch, 1 sc inc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc, 4 sc in the last st, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 1 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (10) 2) working in BLO, sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the trigger to the handle, between rnds #15-21. DRILL BIT (gray yarn) 1) 23 ch, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sl sts, 3 sc in each of the next 16 sts, 3 sl sts (54); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the drill bit to the chuck. Embroider the GEAR SELECTOR MARKERS with burgundy yarn between rnds #14-16. Embroider the AIR VENTS with gray yarn between rnds #32-38 on both sides of the motor. I can't wait to see your version of my POWER DRILL! 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 crocheters! Hope you are all good and safe! Today I'll be sharing a quick and easy project to crochet a little smiling elephant. In many Asian cultures, the elephant is considered a sacred animal. This majestic creature has also come to symbolize many things including power, wisdom and strength....but most of all, the elephant is consider to be a symbol of good luck...especially when it is represented with the trunk up. In these time of uncertainty, we all need some good luck, right? So, grab your hook and crochet along with me! The Baby Elephant is approximately 5.5" high. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF with more pictures of this pattern on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Gray, Pink, Black and Purple OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: E/3,50 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). 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 (gray yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5-6) sc even (32) 7) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (40) 8) sc even (40) 9) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 10-11) sc even (48) 12) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (56) 13-16) sc even (56) 17) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (48) 18) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40); start stuffing the head 19) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (32) 20) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 21) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and cut the yarn. Finish stuffing the doll’s head firmly. Embroider the EYE (between rounds 9/10, 7 stitches apart) with some scrap black yarn. Embroider the CHEEK BLUSHING (between rounds 12/13) with some scrap pink yarn. TRUNK (gray yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) working in BLO only, sc even (8) 3) working in both loops now, 2 hdc, 4 sc, 2 hdc (8) 4) 2 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc (10) 5) 2 hdc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc inc (12) 6) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18); stuff the trunk 7) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the trunk to the head between rnds #13-19. MOUTH (gray yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) sc even (8) 5) flatten the mouth and crochet through both layers, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the mouth underneath the trunk. Embroider the TONGUE onto the mouth with pink yarn, before attaching it to the head. LEGS AND BODY (gray yarn) Make two: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) sl st even (12); ch1 and turn 4-6) crochet now facing the outside part of the foot, sc even (12); F/O, hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 2 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 7) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 11 sc, 1 hdc stitch in each of the two stitches between the two legs, keep working on the other leg, 12 sc, 1 hdc in each of the two stitches between the two legs (28) 8) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (35) 9-10) sc even (35); keep stuffing the body 11) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (28) 12) sc even (28) 13) *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** four times (24) 14-17) sc even (24) 18) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (18); finish stuffing the body 19) working in BLO, sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the body to the head. Crochet the collar before attaching the body and the head together. COLLAR (purple yarn) 1) insert the yarn into the front loop of any one stitch of round 18 of the body; keep working in FLO, 4 hdc in each stitch around (72); F/O and hide the yarn EARS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) sc even (36) 8) flatten the ear and crochet through both layers now, 18 sc (18); ch1 and turn 9) 1 dec, 11 sc, 1 dec, leaving the remaining 3 stitches unworked (13); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear to the head, between rounds 6 and 16. ARMS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) inc around (10) 3) sl st even (10); ch1 and turn 4-5) crochet now facing the outside part of the arm, sc even (10) 6) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 7) sc even (8); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the arm lightly 8) flatten the arm and crochet through both layers, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the body, between rnds #12-16. TAIL (gray yarn) 1) crochet 4 ch and attach the string to the back of the body. Create the fuzzy tail tip opening up the yarn strings. I can't wait to see your version of my BABY ELEPHANT! 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!

Dear Friends, The last few weeks have been tough, as like many others I stayed at home due to the COVID-19 situation and spent my days worrying about my family and friends back in Italy. Fortunately everybody’s safe, and can't wait to be able to visit and be close to them again. Hard times call for awesome music...and since I can't sing or play any instruments I thought I would send you some music vibes through these fun musical notes! These colorful and cheerful notes can be used as rattle toys or mobile attachments! Play with yarn and colors and make your very own notes set!! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Yellow, Red and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Six 6mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3.25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). DIMENSIONS: 5"x3"; 5"x5" INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). EIGHTH NOTE NOTE HEAD (yellow yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5-12) sc even (32) Insert plastic safety eyes between rnds #7-8, 6 sts apart 13) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 14) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); stuff the head firmly 15) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black yarn between rnds #4-6. Embroider the MOUTH with black yarn between rnds #9-11. STEM (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-17) sc even (6) 18) 3 hdc, 3 slst (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Position the open end of the stem between rnds #3-5 of the head so that the slsts side is pointing toward round #3 and the hdcs side faces outward. FLAG (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc even (6) 3) 1 sc dec, 2 sc inc, 1 sc dec (6) 4-7) 1 sc dec, 2 sc inc, 1 sc dec (6) 8) 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (8) 9) 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 2 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (8) 10) 1 sc inc, 1 sc, 2 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc inc (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Position the open end of the flag between rnds #1-5 of the stem, so that the increments are pointing toward the top of the stem and the decrements toward the bottom. BEAMED SIXTEENTH NOTES NOTE HEADS (red yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5-12) sc even (32) Insert plastic safety eyes between rnds #7-8, 6 sts apart 13) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 14) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); stuff the note head firmly 15) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the EYEBROWS with black yarn between rnds #4-6. Embroider the MOUTH with black yarn between rnds #9-11. LONG STEM (red yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-20) sc even (6) 21) 3 hdc, 3 slst (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Position the open end of the stem between rnds #3-5 of the head so that the slsts side is pointing toward round #3 and the hdcs side faces outward. SHORT STEM (red yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-18) sc even (6) 19) 3 hdc, 3 slst (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Position the open end of the stem between rnds #3-5 of the head so that the slsts side is pointing toward round #3 and the hdcs side faces outward. UPPER BEAM (red yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-15) sc even (8) 16) 1 hdc, 2 sc, 2 sl st, 2 sc, 1 hdc (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. LOWER BEAM (red yarn) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2-15) sc even (5) 16) 1 hdc, 1 sc, 2 sl st, 1 hdc (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Attach the open end of the upper beam to the note with the longer stem, between rnd #1-5, making sure that the hdc stitches are pointing towards the top of the stem and the slip stitches are pointing towards the bottom. Attach the opposite beam’s end to the shorter stem, between rnd #1-5. Attach the open end of the lower beam to the note with the shorter stem, between rnd #6-9, making sure that the hdc stitches are pointing towards the top of the stem and the slip stitches are pointing towards the bottom. Attach the opposite beam’s end to the shorter stem, between rnd #6-9. I can't wait to see your version of my MUSICAL NOTES! 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! Today's post is dedicated to all the extraordinary people in the world that are on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak. A big Thank You to all the doctors, nurses, hospital and care facilities workers, who have been working without rest, putting also their life at risk! Talking about doctors, who has never dreamed of becoming one when little?!? When I was a kid I would spend hours playing and taking care of my "sick" dolls, checking their temperatures, listening to their heart beat and giving them shots! Well, with today's free project, you'll be able to create a little nursing set for your little one that features a stethoscope, a syringe and a thermometer! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Lilac, Gray and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm DIMENSIONS: Stethoscope (19” long); Thermometer (5” long); Syringe (5” long) STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), front loops only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). STETHOSCOPE EAR TUBES (white and lilac yarn) Make two: 1) starting off with lilac yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-5) sc even (8) 6) switch to white yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 7-37) sc even (6) Switch to lilac yarn once working the last sc of round #37 of ear tube #2 Merge the ear tubes together: 39) join the yarn with a sl st to the ear tube #1, ch1 and sc in the same st, 5 sc, keep working on the ear tube #2, 6 sc (12) 40-42) sc even (12) 43) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 44) switch to white yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 45-91) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn BELL (white and lilac yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) working in BLO, sc even (40) 7-10) sc even (40) 11) working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 12) working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); start stuffing 13) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the bell firmly 14) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Join the white yarn to the FLO of the 1st sc of rnd #5, 1 sc in the same st, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat 7 times (48); F/O, and hide the yarn. Join the white yarn to the FLO of the 1st sc of rnd #10, 1 sc in the same st, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat 7 times (48); F/O, and hide the yarn. Sew the ear tube to the side of the bell, between rnd #7-9. THERMOMETER THERMOMETER (white and lilac yarn) 1) starting off with lilac yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (9) 3) sc even (9) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (6) 5) switch to white yarn, sc even (6) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 7-8) sc even (8) 9) 7 sc, 1 sc inc (9) 10) sc even (9) 11) 8 sc, 1 sc inc (10) 12) sc even (10); start stuffing 13) switch to lilac yarn, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (15) 14) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (20) 15) sc even (20) 16) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (25) 17) working in BLO, sc even (25) 18-28) working in both loops now, sc even (25) 29) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (20) 30) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (15) 31) working in BLO, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (10); finish stuffing the thermometer firmly 32) working in both loops now, sc dec (5); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. BUTTON (white and lilac yarn) 1) starting with lilac yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) switch to white yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the button to the thermometer between rnds #26-30. DISPLAY (white and lilac yarn) Using your yarn needle and the white yarn embroider the display, between rnds #21-24. SYRINGE NEEDLE, HUN AND BARREL (gray and white yarn) 1) starting with gray yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3-10) sc even (6) 11) switch to white yarn, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (9) 12-13) sc even (9) 14) working in FLO, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around, 1 sc (13) 15) working in BLO, sc even (13) 16-25) working in both loops now, sc even (13); stuff the syringe 26) working in BLO, sc dec around (7); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Embroider the VOLUME MARKINGS with some black yarn. PLUNGER (white yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) working in BLO, sc even (6) 3-5) sc even (6) 7) working in FLO, sc inc around (12) 8) working in both loops now, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Cut a long string of white yarn to sew the plunger to the bottom part of the syringe. I can't wait to see your version of my NURSING TOY 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!

Hi my fellow crafters! Crocheting is a beautiful and fun way to keep both our mind and hands busy in these difficult and uncertain times. ...and when we are urged to stay home, and travels and vacations seems so far away, why not flying with our imagination? Today I'll be sharing a super easy pattern to create a cute little PARROT! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Green, Yellow, Red and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 12mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; White Felt HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm DIMENSIONS: 4” x 4.5” STITCHES USED and 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). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). BODY (green yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (30) 6) sc even (30) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (36) 8) sc even (36) 9) *5 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (42) 10-25) sc even (42) Cut two 6/8” rounded pieces of white felt, create a hole in them whit your scissors, insert the plastic safety eyes in the hole and then place them between rounds #8-9, 9 stitches apart. Secure the eyes with the back parts. 26) *5 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (36); start stuffing the body 27) sc even (36) 28) working in BLO, *4 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (30) 29) working on both loops now, *3 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (24) 30) *2 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (18) 31) *1 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the body 32) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn BEAK (yellow and red yarn) 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (9) 4) 3 sc inc, 2 sc dec, 2 sc inc (12) 5) 2 sc inc, 2 sc, 2 sc dec, 2 sc, 2 sc inc (14) 6) 6 sc, 2 sc inc, 6 sc (16) 7) sc even (16) 8) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 9) sc even (12); stuff the beak 10) switch to red yarn, flatten the beak and crochet through both layers now, 6 sc (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the beak in between the eyes, around rnds #6-7. Using yarn needle and yellow yarn, secure the sides of the beak (rnds #7-9) to the body. WINGS (green yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 7-13) sc even (14) 14) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 15) flatten the wing and crochet through both layers now, 6 sc (6); F/O and cut the yarn. Attach the wings to the side of the body between rnds #12-13. TAIL FEATHERS (green yarn) Make two: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc even (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4-7) sc even (8) Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd feather Merge the two feathers together: 8) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st feather, ch1 and sc in the same st, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec, keep working on the 2nd feather, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 9) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and cut the yarn. Attach the tail to the back of the body between rnds #25-27. I can't wait to see your version of my KYLE the PARROT! 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 crafty friends! I hope my little amigurumis will bring a little distraction and a smile in your life during this difficult time! Please, stay safe! In today's post I'll be sharing the 4th and last character of my new Sea Creatures Collection: Carrie the Blowfish! Carrie is a sweet and curious fish that loves to swim around looking for new friends and fun things to do! Bonnie the Jellyfish, Gregory the Crab and Ralph the Happy Fish have impatiently waited for her and now that she's joined the gang, they're gonna have a wonderful time! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Aqua, White, Yellow and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 10mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; White Felt HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm DIMENSIONS: 6” x 5” STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). BODY (aqua and white yarn) 1) starting off with aqua yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (48) 7) sc even (48) 8) *5 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (56) 9) sc even (54) 10) *6 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (64) 11) *7 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (72) 12-17) sc even (72) 18) switch to white yarn, sc even (72) 19-29) sc even (72) Cut two 6/8” rounded pieces of white felt, create a hole in them whit your scissors, insert the plastic safety eyes in the holes and then place them between rounds #12-18, 7 stitches apart. Secure the eyes with the back parts. 30) *7 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (64) 31) *6 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (56) 32) *5 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (48); start stuffing the body 33) *4 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (40) 34) *3 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (32) 35) *2 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (24) 36) *1 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the body 37) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn MOUTH (black and aqua yarn) 1) starting off with black yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) 1 sc, 4 sc in the next st, 2 sc, 4 sc in the next st, 1 sc (12) 3) switch to aqua yarn, 3 sc, 1 sc inc, 5 sc, 1 sc inc, 2 sc (14); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the mouth onto the body between rnds #16-22. FINS (yellow yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 6) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 7) flatten the fin and crochet through both layers now, 1 sc, 3sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 sc in the last one (20); F/O and cut the yarn. Attach the fins to the side of the body between rnds #17-19. CAUDAL FIN (yellow yarn) 1) work 6 ch, 1 sc inc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc, 4 sc in the last st, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 3 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (14) 2) sc even (14) 3) 1 sc inc, 5 sc, 2 sc inc, 5 sc, 1 sc inc (18) 4) 1 sc inc, 7 sc, 2 sc inc, 7 sc, 1 sc inc (22) 5) 1 sc inc, 9 sc, 2 sc inc, 9 sc, 1 sc inc (26) 6) flatten the fin and crochet through both layers now, 1 hdc, 3hdc in each of the next 11 sts, 1 hdc in the last one (35); F/O and cut the yarn. Attach the fin to the back of the body between rnds #15-21. SPINES (aqua and white yarn) In order to create the spines, cut very long strings of yarn and with a yarn needle embroider the bumps wrapping the yarn around a stitch a few times. Use aqua yarn for the upper part of the body and the white one for the lower part. I’d suggest starting embroidering at the top of the body, between rnds #2-3, and then working the bumps vertically leaving 4 rows between each bump. I can't wait to see your version of my CARRIE the BLOWFISH! 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 fellow crafters! Let me introduce you to Gregory the Crab! He's a smart little guy that loves collecting shells and studying everything about see creatures! This new adorable character has joined Bonnie the Jellyfish and Ralph the Happy Fish and soon they'll be part of a colorful crib mobile...If you are curious to see it, just stick around! But now it is time to grab your favorite hook and yarn and start working on this easy and fun crochet project! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Yarn (4) in Red, Yellow and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 6 mm Plastic Safety Eyes (2); White Felt HOOK SIZES: 3.25 mm STITCHES USED and 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), round (rnd). FINISHED SIZE: 4”x7” INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (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). BODY (red and yellow yarn) 1) starting off with red yarn, 11 ch, 1 sc inc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 8 sc, 2 sc inc in the last st, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 8 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (24) 2) 2 sc inc, 8 sc, 4 sc inc, 8 sc, 2 sc inc (32) 3) 2 sc inc, 12 sc, 4 sc inc, 12 sc, 2 sc inc (40) 4) 1 sc inc, 18 sc, 2 sc inc, 18 sc, 1 sc inc (44) 5-6) sc even (44) 7) 1 sc inc, 20 sc, 2 sc inc, 20 sc, 1 sc inc (48) 8-15) sc even (48) Cut two 6/8” rounded pieces of white felt, create a hole in them white the scissors, insert the plastic safety eyes in the hole and the place them between rounds #8-9, 3 stitches apart. Secure the eyes with the back parts. 16) *1 sc with red yarn, 1 sc with yellow yarn*, repeat ** around (48) 17) sc even with red yarn (48) 18) *1 sc with yellow yarn, 1 sc with red yarn*, repeat ** around (48) 19) sc even with red yarn (48) 20) *1 sc with red yarn, 1 sc with yellow yarn*, repeat ** around (48) 21) sc even with red yarn (48) 22) *1 sc with yellow yarn, 1 sc with red yarn*, repeat ** around (48) 23) sc even with red yarn (48); start stuffing the body 24) working in BLO, *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 25) working in both loops now, *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 26) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 27) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 28) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); finish stuffing the body firmly 29) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 30) sc dec around (6); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the v-shaped MOUTH with a scrap piece of black yarn between rnds # 11-14 LONG LEGS (red yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-9) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the legs between rnds #23-24 of the body. Stuff the legs before attaching it. SHORT LEGS (red yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-7) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the legs between rounds #23-24 of the body. Stuff the legs before attaching it. CLAWS (red yarn; make two) Small Claw: 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8); stuff the claw 4) sc even (8); F/O and hide the yarn. Big Claw: 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) sc even (8) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 6) sc even (10); stuff the claw Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the Big Claw. Merge the two claws together: 7) join the yarn with a sl st to the small claw, ch 1 and sc in the same st, 7 sc, keep crocheting on the big claw, 10 sc (18) 8) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 9) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); finish stuffing 10-11) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the claw to the side of the body between rnds # 11-15. I can't wait to see your version of my GREGORY the CRAB! 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 most of all happy "Free Crochet Pattern Day" my friends! For today's freebie I worked on a project that goes really well with the Jellyfish amigurumi I introduced you to last week. This cute and colorful fish is called Ralph and he cannot wait to join Bonnie on a sweet baby crib mobile. This project is very easy and it works really fast! The finished amigurumi is approximately 8.5" long. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Gray, Lilac, White, Yellow and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 6 mm Plastic Safety Eyes (2); White Felt HOOK SIZES: 3.25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (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). BODY (gray, lilac and white) 1) starting off with gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6-14) sc even (30) Cut two 5/8” rounded pieces of white felt, create a hole in them white the scissors, insert the plastic safety eyes in the hole and the place them between rounds #9-10. Secure the eyes with the back parts. 15) switch to lilac yarn, sc even (30) 16-33) sc even (30); start filling the body 34) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 35) switch to white yarn, sc even (24) 36) switch back to lilac yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (20) 37-38) sc even (20) 39) switch to white yarn, sc even (20) 40) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 41) switch back to lilac yarn, sc even (16) 42) sc even (16) 43) switch to white yarn, sc even (16) 44) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 45) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and cut the yarn. Finish stuffing the body Embroider the MOUTH with a scrap piece of black yarn. CAUDAL FINS (yellow and white yarn) Make two: 1) start working with yellow yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) 2 sc, 1 sc inc, repeat ** twice (8) 3-6) sc even (8); F/O and hide the yarn. Do not stuff the fins. 7) 2 sc, 1 sc dec, repeat ** around (6) Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd fin… Merge the two fins together: 8) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st fin, ch 1 and sc in the same st, 5 sc, keep crocheting on the 2nd fin, 6 sc (12) 9) 1 sc, 1 sc dec, repeat ** around (8) 10) switch to white yarn, sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the fins to the body. DORSAL FIN (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc (12) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 4-5) sc even (16) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the fin between rounds #18-16 of the body. Do not stuff the fin. PECTORAL FIN (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc (12) 3-4) sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the fin between rounds #19-26 of the body. Do not stuff the fin. I can't wait to see your version of my RALPH the 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!

The deep blue is such a fascinating place. It is inhabited by marvelous and mysterious creatures, and this is one of the reasons why, as for nursery decor, the "Under-the-sea" theme is one of the most popular among parents. Colorful sea prints, fabrics and toys can create the perfect nautical room for your little one! ...and when it comes to toys, we can add our personal touch working with hook and yarn, right? I specifically designed this cute Jellyfish as a crib mobile attachment. The bright colors and the long tentacles work perfectly to draw the baby's attention, don't you think? You can also work this project with chenille chunky yarn to create a happy super soft plush jellyfish for your kid! As you can see there are so many options...just free your imagination and play with yarn and colors to crochet your favorite jellyfish amigurumi! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. The finished doll is approximately 6" tall. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Yellow, Blue, Pink and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 6mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), spike stitch single (SPsc), black loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) otherwise instructed. SPsc: a single crochet same stitch but worked two rows below. 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 (yellow and blue yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (40) 6) sc even (40) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (48) 8) sc even (48) 9) *5 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (54) 10-15) sc even (54); place the eyes between rnds #10-11, 9 stitches apart 16) working in BLO, *5 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (48) 17) working in both loops now, *4 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (40) 18) *3 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (32); start stuffing 19) *2 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (24) 20) *1 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (16) 21) *2 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 22) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn Holding the body upside down… 23) insert the hook in the FLO of the first sc of round #15 of the body and join yellow yarn with a sl st and then work 1 sc in the same st, 1 sc in the next two sts, switch to blue yarn, 1 sc, 1 SPsc, 1 sc, *3 sc with yellow yarn, switch to blue yarn, 1 sc, 1 SPsc, 1 sc*, repeat ** 8 times (54) 24) keep working with blue yarn, *1 sc, 1 SPsc, 4 sc*, repeat ** 9 times (54) 25) sl st even (54); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the EYEBROWS and the MOUTH with black yarn. CHEEKS (pink yarn; make two) 1) 7 sc in a mr (7); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the cheeks between rnds # 12-16 of the body. ORAL ARMS (yellow yarn; make 5) 1) 35 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd chain form the hook, 1 sc inc in each st across (68); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the oral arm to the bottom part of the body. TENTACLES (blue yarn; make 5) 1) 30 ch, 1 sl st in the 2nd chain form the hook, 1 sl st in each st across (29); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the tentacle to the bottom part of the body. Sew tentacles and oral arms between rnds # 16-17 of the body. I can't wait to see your version of my BONNIE the JELLYFISH! 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! I'm back with new crochet project! I know you've already set up your craft mind on the next holiday...and so I'm here to help with a very fun crochet project for the Easter time! Let me introduce you Yuri the Chick! He's such an adorable chubby baby chicken with a cute egg shell hat! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. The finished doll is approximately 3.5" tall. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Yellow, Orange, White and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 9 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), round (rnd), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) 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). BODY (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (30) 6) sc even (30) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (36) 8) sc even (36) 9) *5 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (42) 10) *6 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (48) 11-12) sc even (48); insert the safety eyes between rnds #8-9, 6 stitches apart 13) *5 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (56) 14-20) sc even (56); stuff the body as you go 21) *5 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (48) 22) sc even (48) 23) *4 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (40) 24) working in BLO, sc even (40) 25) *3 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (32) 26) *2 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (24) 27) *1 sc, 1 sc dec *, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the doll 28) sc dec around (8); F/O and close the hole Embroider the EYELASHES with some scrap black yarn. BEAK (orange yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the beak between rnds # 8-11 of the body. FEET (orange yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) flatten the feet, and start crocheting through both layers, 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (8) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the foot to the body as shown in the picture. WINGS (yellow yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wing to the side of the body between rounds #10-16. Do not stuff the wing, flatten it instead before attaching it. TAIL (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) F/O and leave a long string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body. Stuff the tail lightly before attaching it. EGG SHELL TOP (white yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) sc even (24) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (32) 6) *1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1ch, 1 sl st into the next st, 1 sl st into the next one*, repeat ** 4 times, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 ch, 1 sl st into the next st (32); F/O and either cut the yarn or leave a long tail to secure the egg shell to the top of the head. I can't wait to see your version of my YURI the CHICK! 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!

If llamas are cute I think we can all agree that baby llamas are adorable! Did you know that llamas are sweet, caring and intelligent animals? ...and there's something so fun about their goofy faces that makes this creatures so special. This week I want to share with you all a very easy and fun crochet pattern to create a lovely baby llama...his name is Billy! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. The finished doll is approximately 7" tall. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Brown, White, Black and Pink OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; White Felt; Two 12mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3.25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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 yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-15) sc even (40) Cut two rounded pieces of white felt (6/8” diameter). Create a hole with your scissor and insert the safety eyes in it. Place the eyes between rounds #10-11, 7 sts apart. 16) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 17) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 18) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); F/O and cut the yarn. Stuff the head firmly Embroider the CHEEKS with pink yarn (between rnds #12-13). MUZZLE (white yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3-4) sc even (16) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the muzzle to the front of the head (between rnds #9-15). Stuff the muzzle as you attach it. Embroider the NOSE with black yarn. HAIR CURLS (brown yarn) Long: 1) 16 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each st (45) Medium: 1) 13 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each st (36) Short: 1) 10 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each st (27) Sew one end of the curl on top of the head between rnds # 2-3. EARS (brown yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** twice (10) 4-7) sc even (10) 8) sc dec around (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear on top of the head. Attach the ears between rnds #4-5. Do not stuff the ears. BODY (brown yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7-9) sc even (36) 10) [9 sc, (*1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 3 times), 9 sc, (*1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 3 times)] (30) 11) [9 sc, (*1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice), 9 sc, (*1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice)] (26) 12) [7 sc, (*1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice), 13] (24); start stuffing the body 13) 7 sc, 3 sc dec, 11 sc (21) 14) 4 sc, 5 sc dec, 7 sc (16) 15-18) sc even (16); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly. LEGS (brown yarn; make 4) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-3) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg to the bottom of the body. TAIL (brown yarn) 1) 5 ch, 1 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc (4) F/O and leave a long string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body between rnds #9-10. I can't wait to see your version of my BILLY the LLAMA! 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!

If you have a baby shower coming up for someone, a handmade item is a wonderful gift. I especially designed Lisa the Cat as a crib toy that any baby would enjoy snuggling with. She's a soft, sweet and most of all safe amigurumi! You can pick your favorite color combinations and create a unique item! So if you're looking for an easy amigurumi pattern, today's project is perfect for you. Lisa the Cat is approximately 11" high. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF with more pictures of this pattern on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Light and Dark Gray, White, Black, Green, Lilac and Purple colors OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZE: E/3,50 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) 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 (dark gray yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) sc even (48) 8) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (56) 9-19) sc even (56) 20) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (48) 21) sc even (48) 22) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40); start stuffing the head 23) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (32) 20) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24); F/O and cut the yarn. Finish stuffing the doll’s head firmly. Embroider the EYES with some scrap black yarn (between rounds 10/11 of the head, 9 stitches apart). MUZZLE (white) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the muzzle to the head. Stuff the muzzle firmly as you sew it (between rounds 12/20 of the head). Embroider the NOSE and the MOUTH with some scrap black yarn. CHEEKS (lilac yarn, make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) F/O and leave a long tail for sewing. EARS (dark gray and lilac yarn; make two) 1) start working with gray yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) 2 sc, 1 gray sc and 1 lilac sc in the same st, switch back to gray yarn, 2 sc, 1 inc (8) 4) 3 sc, switch to lilac yarn, 1 inc, 1 sc, switch back to gray yarn, 2 sc, 1 inc (10) 5) 3 sc, switch to lilac yarn, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, switch back to gray yarn, 3 sc, 1 inc (12) 6) 3 sc, switch to lilac yarn, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, switch back to gray yarn, 4 sc, 1 inc (14); 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 between rounds 2/7 of the head. LEGS AND BODY (light and dark gray, lilac, purple, white, green yarn) Make two: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3-17) sc even (12); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 3 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 18) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 11 sc, 1 sc in each of the 3 stitches between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, 12 sc, 1 sc in each of the 3 stitches between the two legs (30) 19) switch to lilac yarn, sc even (30) 20-21) sc even (30) 22) switch to purple yarn, sc even (30) 23) switch to white yarn, sc even (30) 24) sc even (30); keep stuffing the body 25) switch to green yarn, sc even (30) 26-27) sc even (30) 28) switch to light gray yarn, sc even (30) 29) sc even (30) 30) switch to purple yarn, sc even (30) 31) switch to lilac yarn, sc even (30) 32-33) sc even (30) 34) switch to white yarn, sc even (30) 35) sc even (30) 36) switch to green yarn, sc even (30) 37) switch to light gray yarn, sc even (30) 38-39) sc even (30) 40) switch to purple yarn, sc even (30) 41) switch to lilac yarn, *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 42) sc even (24); keep stuffing the body 43) switch to white yarn, sc even (24) 44) switch to dark gray yarn, sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly while attaching the two parts together. ARMS (dark gray yarn; make two) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) inc around (10) 3-16) sc even (10) 17) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 18) sc even (8); stuff the arm 9) flatten the arm and crochet through both layers, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body. TAIL (dark gray yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-21) sc even (8) 22) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 23) sc even (6) 24) flatten the tail and crochet through both layers, 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long stand of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body. I can't wait to see your version of my LISA the CAT! 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 crocheters! Are you ready for a new fun Free Crochet project? This cute Lion is part of a Circus Amigurumi series I've been working on in the past weeks. I've designed this collection having in mind a cute and colorful mobile for a baby nursery. A fun bear, a bunny in a hat and a beautiful seal are the characters that complete the collection and I literally cannot wait to show you all the entire gang! For now you can enjoy this little gift..hope you'll like it! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. The finished doll is approximately 6" tall. Here's the FREE pattern! Have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Yellow, Light Brown, Red, Black and White OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3.25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) 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). LEGS AND BODY (yellow, black and red yarn) Make two: 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 3-4) sc even (12) 5) switch to black yarn, sc even (12) 6) sc even (12); F/O, hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 3 INSTEAD Merge the two legs together: 7) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, 11 sc, 1 hdc in each st between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, 12 sc, 1 hdc in each st between the two legs (30) 8) sc even (30) 9) switch to red yarn, sc even (30) 10-17) sc even (30); keep stuffing the body 18) *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (27) 19) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 20) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly. Embroider the JACKET DECORATIONS with yellow yarn (between rnds #14-15 / 16-17 / 18-19). Make a 4 stitches long line and two knots at the ends. HEAD (yellow yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-7) sc even (40) 8) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9-11) sc even (48) 12) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (54) 13-16) sc even (54) 17) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 18) sc even (48) 19) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 20) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 21) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 22) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and cut the yarn. Stuff the head firmly. MANE (light brown yarn) 1) work 120 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc inc into the next 118 stitches (357); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to secure the mane to the head. Embroider the EYES with black yarn (between rnds #9-10; 6 sts apart). Embroider the NOSE (between rnds #12-13) and the MOUTH (between rnds #17-18) with light brown yarn. Embroider the CHEEK LINES below the eyes with red yarn (between rnds #12-13). EARS (yellow yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear on top of the head. Attach the ears between rounds #7-8. ARMS (yellow and red yarn; make two) 1) starting off with yellow yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (9) 3) sc even (9) 4) switch to red yarn, sc even (9) 5-6) sc even (9) 7) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body (between rounds #16-18). Stuff the arm lightly. TAIL (light brown and yellow yarn) 1) start working with light brown yarn, 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) sc even (6) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (4) 5) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (4) 6-14) sc even (4); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to attach the tail to the back of the body (between rnds #8-10). Do not stuff the tail. BOW TIE (white yarn; work in rows, ch 1 and turn at the end of each row) 1) 4 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc (3) 2-8) sc even (3); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Cut a long string of yarn, wrap it over and over around the center of the bow; use the extra yarn to attach the bow tie to the neck of the lion. I can't wait to see your version of my CIRCUS 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!

If we think LOVE we immediately think of France, Paris, the Tour Eiffel... There's something about that city that makes it the most romantic place in the world. Who wouldn’t fly to Paris to celebrate Valentine’s Day with their loved one! 😊 If you cannot travel to France, don't worry I'll bring a little bit of France in your life with this fun and colorful crochet project! Six cute macarons and a fun coffee cup! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Macarons: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in · colors A: Pink, Purple, Aqua, Blue, Yellow, Rust · color B: White Cup: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Yellow, White, Aqua and Light Brown OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) 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). MACARON TOP AND FILLING (color A and color B yarn) 1) start working with your choice of A color yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-7) sc even (40) 8) turn and crochet facing the inside of the work, 40 sc in the FLO (40) 9) switch to white yarn, turn and face the outside of the work again, crocheting in BLO, 40 sc (40) 10) working in both loops now, sc even (40); F/O and leave a long tail of white yarn for attaching the macaroon top to the bottom part. MACARON BOTTOM (color A yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-7) sc even (40) 8) turn and crochet facing the inside of the work, 40 sc in the FLO (40); F/O and cut the yarn. Using white yarn, insert the needle through the back loop of the 1st sc of round #8 of the bottom part and then through both layers of the 1st sc of round 10 of the white filling (as shown in the picture). Fill the macaroon as you sew the two parts together. CUP (yellow, white and aqua yarn) 1) start working with yellow, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (40); do not ch1 6) sl st even (40); turn 7) sc even (40) 8) switch to white yarn, *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9) switch back to yellow yarn, sc even (48) 10) switch to white yarn, sc even (48) 11) switch to aqua yarn, *5 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (56) 12) sc even (56) 13) switch back to white yarn, sc even (56) 14) switch to yellow yarn, *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (48) 15) sc even (48) 16) switch to white yarn (48) 17) switch to aqua yarn, working in FLO, sc even (48) 18) switch back to white, working in both loops now sc even (48) 19) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (48); do not ch1 20) sl st even (48); F/O and hide the yarn. COFFEE TOP (light brown yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (48); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the piece to the inside of the cup. Insert the yarn needle through the BLO of any one st of round #17 of the cup and start attaching the two parts together; stuff the cup as you go. CUP HANDLE (yellow yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-13) sc even (6) 14) sc dec around (3); F/O and leave a long tail to attach the handle to the cup, between rounds # 7-16. Do not stuff the handle. I can't wait to see your version of my MACARONS and COFFEE CUP! 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!