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!

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!

I’ve always loved crib mobiles. They are almost a magical element in the baby’s nursery as they create an alternative phantasy world before the baby’s eyes. Colors and shapes give babies endless adventures to dream about and take a special place in the heart of their parents. Often we want the mobile to have a meaningful design or a story behind it… this is why many prefer a custom handmade mobile! I’ve made a few custom mobiles over the past years…some inspired by movie characters (like Totoro) others by video games (Pokemon and PacMan). Some feature lovely animals like bees, sea creatures and sheep. One of my favorites is the nautical themed mobile. I received the request from a couple who had decorated the nursery for their baby with elements and colors from the ocean. I had such a nice time designing all the attachments! Yesterday I started to work on a new project: an aviator mobile! I was inspired by my niece’s love for airplanes. When she was two years old, she was always the first to spot the airplanes in the sky and used to point her finger at them shouting “Plane! Plane!” I’m planning to include two airplanes, two clouds and an aviator. I usually look for some symmetry in the mobile design, as it looks more balanced and harmonious. I’ll show you pictures of the mobile once completed, but for now I’d like to share with you the instructions to crochet the airplane!! Let's crochet the airplane and have some fun! Here is the free pattern for my Airplane: YARN: 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand (Lace 4) in Red and Grey HOOK SIZE: 3.5 mm OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling 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). STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O), round (rnd). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; join with a sl st and ch1at the end of each row. BODY (gray and red yarn) 1) start working with gray yarn, 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) switch to red yarn, working in BLO, 24 sc (24) 6-11) working now in both loops, sc even (24) 12) *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat four times, 4 sc (20) 13-16) sc even (20); start stuffing the body of the plane firmly 17) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat around (16) 18-22) sc even (16) 23) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat around (12) 24-27) sc even (12) 28) *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat twice (10); finish stuffing 29) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat twice (8); F/O and close the hole PROPELLER (gray and red yarn) 1) starting off with red yarn, crochet 13 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 10 sc, 4 sc in the last ch, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 10 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc; join with a sl st to the first sc, F/O and hide the yarn. Now working with gray yarn, crochet 6 sc in a mr (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Position the propeller on the grey section of the body. Center the small grey rounded piece at the center and use the tail of yarn to attach the two parts to the plane's body, as shown in the picture. WINGS (gray and red yarn; make two) 1) starting off with gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat three times (9) 3) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat three times (12) 4-7) sc even (12) 8) switch to red yarn, sc even (12) 9) switch back to gray yarn, sc even (12) 10) sc even (12) 11) switch to red yarn, sc even (12) 12) sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do not stuff the wing. Flatten the wings and sew them to sides of the plane's body, between rnd 8 and rnd 13. HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat three times (9) 3-4) sc even (9) Flatten the stabilizers and sew them to sides of the plane's tail. VERTICAL STABILIZER (red yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat three times (9) 3-4) sc even (9) Flatten the stabilizer and sew it onto the plane's tail. I can't wait to see your version of this crochet airplane! Feel free to tag me in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! @elisascrochet 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 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 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!

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!

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!

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!

Hi my crafty friends! Hope your week is off to a good start! The Holiday Season and all those amazing Christmas crafts are way behind us, but don't worry because a sweet time is yet to come and it'll bring some nice and fun crochet projects! Either you want to say I LOVE YOU to your better half or surprise your little one with the sweetest surprise, I'm sure this cute Valentine Bear will suit your needs. Choose your favorite yarns, colors and hooks...it's time to crochet! ***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 White, Red and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Black Felt HOOK SIZES: E/3.25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), triple crochet (tr), 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) 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 (white 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) 8-16) sc even (56) 17) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (64) 18) sc even (64); start stuffing the head 19) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (56) 20) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 21) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 22) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); F/O and cut the yarn. Finish stuffing the head tight. MUZZLE (white yarn) 1) crochet 5 chains, work 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 4 sc in the last st, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 2 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (12) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) sc even (24) 5) working in BLO only, sc even (24) 6) working in both loops now, sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the muzzle onto the head between rounds #12-20. Stuff the muzzle as you sew it. Cut an oval shaped piece of black felt and either glue it or sew it onto the muzzle. Embroider the vertical line below the nose with black yarn. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rounds #9-12 (9 stitches apart). BODY (white 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) sc even (32) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 7-12) sc even (40) 13) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 14) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. Stuff the body tight. HEART (red yarn) 1) in a magic ring work 3 ch, 3 tr, 3 dc, 1 tr, 3 dc, 3 tr, 3 ch and sl st into the mr; pull the tail of yarn tight and use it to sew the heart onto the belly of the bear, between rounds #5-12. LEGS (red and white yarn; make 2) 1) start working with red yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) switch to white yarn, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5-6) sc even (24) 7) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 8) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 9) sc even (12) 10) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 11) sc dec around (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg to the side of the body between round #6-9. Stuff the paw before sewing it to the body. EARS (white and read yarn; make two) 1) start working with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) 5 sc, switch to red, 2 sc, switch back to white yarn, 5 sc (12) 4) 4 sc, switch to red, 4 sc, switch back to white yarn, 4 sc (12) 5) 4 sc, switch to red, 4 sc, switch back to white yarn, 4 sc (12); F/O and leave a long tail of white yarn to sew the ear between rounds #5-9 of the head. do not stuff the ear, flatten it before attaching it to the head. ARMS (white yarn; make 2) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) sc even (10) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); stuff the arm lightly 6) flatten the arm and crochet through both layers now, 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body between rounds #11-13. TAIL (white yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body, between rounds #5-7. I can't wait to see your version of my VALENTINE BEAR! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas! Yes, I know October has just started and maybe the sun is still shining and warming up your days, and the last thing you want to think about is the Holiday Season. But if you are a crocheter like me, I bet you can' wait to start working on some Christmas projects! Handmade gifts, home decorations are just too fun to make! So, since it’s never too early to starting planning ahead, today I want to give you a nice idea for crocheting a rustic and fun Christmas Tree! The shape of the tree is very simple; what makes it unique is the decor, created with a series of slip stitches worked on the surface of the tree. There are no rules: you can use your favorite colors and create your unique decoration pattern! Just free your imagination and have some fun! The Christmas Tree is approximately 9" tall. ***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, Brown, Yellow and Spice 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), back loop only (BLO), 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). TRUNK (brown yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24); do not ch1 5) sl st even (24); turn 6) sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the trunk to the tree. CROWN (green 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); do not ch1 6) sl st even (40); turn 7-10) sc even (40) 11) working in BLO, *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (36) 12-14) working in both loops now, sc even (36) 15) working in BLO, *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (32) 16-17) working in both loops now, sc even (32) 18) working in BLO, *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (28) 19-20) working in both loops now, sc even (28) 21) working in BLO, *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (24) 22-23) working in both loops now, sc even (24); start stuffing the tree 24) working in BLO, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (20) 25-26) working in both loops now, sc even (20) 27) working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (16) 28-29) working in both loops now, sc even (16) 30) working in BLO, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (12) 31-32) working in both loops now, sc even (12) 33) working in BLO, *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (8) 34-35) working in both loops now, sc even (8); finish stuffing the tree firmly 36) working in BLO, sc dec around (4); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. DECORATIONS (yellow and spice yarn) Insert the hook in any one stitch of the tree, pull up the yarn and start crocheting slip stitches around the tree’s crown. I can't wait to see your version of my RUSTIC CHRISTMAS TREE! 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 love this time of the year as much as I do, you've probably already filled your house with anything that says Fall: pumpkins, cinnamon scented cones, straw bales, fall garlands and wreaths...but I'm sure you still have space for one more piece of decor! Here's a nice crochet project that could come in hand if you are thinking of making yourself a Fall table centerpiece...two adorable mushroom! You can combine them with the crocheted Pumpkins I posted about few weeks ago, add some pine cones, few dried red and yellow leaves...and then you'll get a beautiful decoration! What do you think? Are you on board? Well, let's do some crochet then...!!! The finished mushrooms are approximately 4" and 4.5" tall. I used the super soft 100% Organic Cotton by Babytoly for this project. I love the fact that this yarn is drug and chemical-free and it's one of the healthiest and safest choice when it comes to yarn if you want to protect the environment! It comes in 23 beautiful colors that it is hard to choose from! Go take a look at their website and you'll be falling in love with this cotton, I promise! ***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: Babytoly Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Marigold, Birch, Cinnamon 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), double crochet (dc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in round (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each one) 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 MUSHROOM (birch, marigold and cinnamon yarn) 1) starting off with birch yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 6-8) sc even (24) 9) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (20) 10-12) sc even (20) 13) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 14-15) sc even (16) 16) working in BLO, sc even (16) 17) working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 18-20) sc even (12); start stuffing the mushroom 21) switch to marigold yarn, working in FLO, dc inc around (24) 22) working in both loops now, *1 dc, 1 dc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 23) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 24) switch to cinnamon yarn, working in BLO, sc even (48) 25-26) working in both loops now, sc even (48) 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) sc even (24) 31) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 32) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 33) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. SMALL MUSHROOM RING (birch yarn) Join the yarn in the front loop of any one stitch of round #15, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24); F/O, and hide the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my SQUEAK THE DUCK! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! BIG MUSHROOM (birch, marigold and cinnamon yarn) 1) starting off with birch yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 6-7) sc even (24) 8) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 9) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 10-16) sc even (36) 17) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 18) sc even (30) 19) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 20) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 21-22) sc even (18); start stuffing the mushroom 23) working in BLO, sc even (18) 24) working in both loops now, sc even (18) 25) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 26-27) sc even (12) 28) switch to marigold yarn, working in FLO, crochet 3 dc in each stitch around (36) 29) working in both loops now, *2 dc, 1 dc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 30) *3 dc, 1 dc inc*, repeat ** around (60) 31) sc even (60) 32) switch to cinnamon yarn, working in BLO, sc even (60) 33-34) working in both loops now, sc even (60) 35) *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (54) 36) sc even (54); keep stuffing as you go 37) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 38) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 39) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 40) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 41) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 42) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 43) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 44) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. BIG MUSHROOM RING (birch yarn) Join the yarn in the front loop of any one stitch of round #22, sc inc around (36); F/O and hide the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my MUSHROOMS! 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 Gnomes are mythological creatures from Nordic folklore that have lately become some of the most popular figures associated with the Christmas season. They are often described as little elderly men, with long beards, wearing long bright colored caps. The tradition tells that gnomes protect and bring happiness to the family that lives in the house they are visiting... ...one more reason to crochet a cute gnome for your house or to give it as a gift to friends and family! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. The gnomes in the picture are 4.5" tall. I used three different kind of yarns for this project: - Babytoly Cotton Yarn - Face and Hat - 24/7 Lion Brand Yarn - Body - Bernat Softy Chuncky Yarn - Beard Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Brown, Orange, Beige, Turquoise and Red Bulky or Chunky Yarn (Lace 5) in Grey 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), front loop (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) 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 AND HEAD (brown/turquoise and beige yarn) 1) start off with brown/turquoise 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); do not ch1 5) 32 sl st (32); ch1 and turn (now you are facing the outside of the work) 6) sc even (32) 7-11) sc even (32) 12) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 13-16) sc even (24); start stuffing the body 17) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (20) 18) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 19) switch to beige yarn, sc even (16) 20) sc even (16) 21) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 22) sc dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and cut the yarn. BEARD (white/gray yarn) Cut long strings of chunky yarn. - fold your yarn in half, so that there’s a U-shaped bend on one side and two ‘tails’ on the other side - insert your hook into a loop (between rounds 18-19 of the body), and catch the bend in your hair piece - pull the bend through the loop - pull the two ‘tails’ of the hair through the bend and then pull the tails - trim the beard the length you like and brush it with a comb. NOSE (beige 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 attach the nose between rounds 18-19 of the body. HAT (red/orange yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) sc even (6) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 5) sc even (8) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 8) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 9-10) sc even (14) 11) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 12) sc even (16) 13) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 14) sc even (18) 15) *8 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (20) 16) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 17) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (28) 18) working in FLO, sc even (28); F/O and hide the yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my GNOMES! 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!

There's nothing better than putting up the Christmas Tree to get you in the festive mood and bring up some happy feelings and memories! There is no reason to wait until December to decorate...let's cheer up our days with Christmas lights and decor! I love to mix DIY ornament with traditional holiday decorations to add a personal touch to my tree. This year I wanted to create a colorful, but at the same time easy to crochet, ornament. I love the one of a kind shape of my crochet ornaments and I love the fact we can still play with colors to create something unique that could match the overall style of our Christmas decor. I used the super soft 100% Organic Cotton by Babytoly for this project. I love the fact that this yarn is drug and chemical-free and it's one of the healthiest and safest choice when it comes to yarn if you want to protect the environment! It comes in 23 beautiful colors that it is hard to choose from! Go take a look at their website and you'll be falling in love with this cotton, I promise! Ceren, the owner at Babytoly, supports Ethical Sustainable Fair Trade, which is awesome! Go see her Instagram @babytoly ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Babytoly Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Red Apple, Green Apple, Sunflower and Silver 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), front loop only (FLO), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in round (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each one) 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). ORNAMENT (red apple/green apple/sunflower and silver yarn) 1) starting off with red apple/green apple/sunflower 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) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) sc even (10) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 7) sc inc around (24) 8) sc even (24) 9) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 10-11) sc even (36) 12) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 13-17) sc even (42) 18) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 19) sc even (36) 20) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 21) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 22) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); start stuffing 23) working in FLO, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (27) 24) working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 25-29) sc even (36); keep stuffing 30) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 31) sc even (30) 32) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 33) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 34) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 35) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 36) switch to silver yarn, sc even (8); finish stuffing 37) sc even (8); F/O, close the hole and leave a long tail of yarn to create the loop to hang the ornament with. I can't wait to see your version of my CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS! 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!

Two reasons why I love Tuesdays...the Monday blue is already over and it's FREE CROCHET PATTERN time! This week I want to share an easy project to crochet a super adorable little Fairy. Either you're looking for a sweet baby shower gift for a baby girl or you are already working on some handmade Christmas presents, this pattern is just perfect for you! Choose you favorite yarn in your favorite colors and I'll promise you'll have fun! My Sweet Fairy is a cute stuffed doll that measure approximately 10". ***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: Intermediate YARN: - Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Pink, Gray, Light Brown and White - Cotton Thread (Lace 10) in Black and Red OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3.25 mm; 3.50 mm 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), reverse single crochet (reverse 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 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 (pink, white and gray yarn; 3.25 hook) Make two: 1) start off with pink yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-17) sc even (6); F/O, hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 4 INSTEAD Merge the two legs together: 18) switch to white yarn, join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 5 sc, 1 sc in each st between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, 6 sc, 1 sc in each st between the two legs (20) 19-20) sc even (20); keep stuffing as you go 21) switch to gray yarn, working in BLO, sc even (20) 22-24) sc even (20) 25) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16) 26-28) sc even (16) 29) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 30) switch to pink yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (9); finish stuffing 31-32) sc even (9); F/O and hide the yarn. SKIRT (white yarn; 3.25 hook) 1) holding the doll upside down, join the white yarn in anyone front loop sts of round #20, dc even (20) 2) *1 dc, 1 dc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 3) *2 dc, 1 dc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 4) reverse sc even (40); F/O and hide the yarn. HEAD (pink yarn; 3.25 hook) 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) 5-10) sc even (32); keep stuffing as you go 11) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 12) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 13) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 14) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 15) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 16) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (9); finish stuffing the head 17) sc dec around, 1 sc (5); F/O and close the hole Embroider the EYES with black cotton thread. Embroider the MOUTH with red cotton thread. Embroider the NOSE with pink yarn. HAIR (light brown yarn; 3.5 mm hook) 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) 5-13) sc even (32); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to secure the hair to the head. HAIR BUN (light brown yarn; 3.5 mm hook) 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) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the bun onto the hair. Stuff the bun firmly before sewing it onto the hair. Cut some extra strings of light brown yarn to embroider the hair on the side of the forehead. ARMS (pink yarn; make two; 3.25 mm hook) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2-12) sc even (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Stuff the arm lightly before attaching it to the body (between rounds #22-24). WINGS (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** three times (9) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 4) sc even (12) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (9) 6-8) sc even (9) 9) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (6) 10) sc even (6) 11) flatten it out and crochet through both layers now, 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wing to the back of the body, between rounds #27-29. I can't wait to see your version of my SWEET FAIRY! 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! Hope you're all been having a good week! Those who have been following me in the past months will probably remember my cute Sunny the Fox. I particularly loved the look of the fox, that I decided to create a new fun character based on the same design...so here it comes Ronnie the Raccoon! The finished item is about 5" tall... so it could also work as a perfect crib mobile attachment or rattle toy! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF 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, White and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; two 9 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes, White Felt, Yarn Needle 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 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). LEGS AND BODY (black, gray and white yarn) Make two: 1) start working with black yarn, 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) sc even (12) 5) switch to gray yarn, *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 6 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 13 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch between the two legs, keep working on the second leg, 14 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch between the two legs (40) 7-18) sc even (40); keep stuffing the body 19) 18 sc with gray yarn, 2 sc with white yarn, 20 sc with gray yarn (40) 20) 17 sc with gray yarn, 4 sc with white yarn, 19 sc with gray yarn (40) 21) 16 sc with gray yarn, 6 sc with white yarn, 18 sc with gray yarn (40) 22) 13 sc with gray yarn, 13 sc with black yarn, 14 sc with gray yarn (40) 23) 12 sc with gray yarn, 15 sc with black yarn, 13 sc with gray yarn (40) 24) 11 sc with gray yarn, 17 sc with black yarn, 12 sc with gray yarn (40) 25) 10 sc with gray yarn, 19 sc with black yarn, 11 sc with gray yarn (40) 26) working with gray yarn only, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 27) *14 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (30) Cut two small rounded pieces of white felt and create a hole in the center with your scissor. Insert the black plastic safety eyes through the hole then place them between round #23-24, 7 sts apart. 28) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (20) 29) sc dec around (10); finish stuffing the raccoon firmly. 30) sc dec around (5); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the NOSE and the EYEBROWS with black yarn. EARS (black 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); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear onto the head. Do not stuff the ear; flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds #25-28. ARMS (black 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) sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body. Stuff the arm firmly before attaching it. TAIL (black and gray yarn) 1) starting off with black yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) switch to gray yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5) switch back to black yarn, *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 6) sc even (14) 7) switch to gray yarn, sc even (14) 8) sc even (14) 9) switch to black yarn, *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 10) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 11) switch to gray yarn, sc even (10); F/O and leave string of yarn to sew the tail to the right leg. Stuff the tail lightly before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my RONNIE the RACCOON! 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! December is here and it's finally time to prepare for Christmas! Let's play some Christmas music while putting up tree, lights and decorations and don't forget to bake a batch of ginger cookies...I'm sure they will get you in the Christmas spirit right away! Claus the Pig, not to be outdone, wants to feel the festive spirit as well wearing his favorite cozy Christmas sweater and hat with pom pom! What do you think? Does he look good with them? I personally love him! ...and since Christmas is near, I will share with you all the instructions to crochet Claus! ***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 Pink, White, Red - Aunt Lydia Classic Cotton Thread (Lace 10) in Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 6mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes HOOK SIZES: E/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 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 (pink, red and white yarn) Make two: 1) start off with pink yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg 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, 1 sc inc, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 3 times, 1 sc in the st between the two legs, keep working on the 2nd leg, *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** 4 times, 1 sc in the st between the two legs (26) 5-6) sc even (26) 7) switch to red yarn, sc even (26) 8) sc even (26) 9) switch to white yarn, sc even (26) 10) switch to red yarn, sc even (26) 11) sc even (26) 12) switch to white yarn, sc even (26) 13) switch to red yarn, *11 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (24) 14) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 15) switch to white yarn, sc even (18) 16) switch to pink yarn, *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (16); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. HEAD (pink 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) 9-14) sc even (48) 15) *7 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (54) 16-17) sc even (54); insert safety eyes between rnds #11-12, 8 sts apart 18) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 19) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 20) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 21) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 22) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); stuff the head firmly 23) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); F/O and cut the yarn SNOUT (pink yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18); do not ch 1 4) sl st even (18); turn 5-6) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the nose onto the head between rnds # 12-18. Stuff the nose as you attach it. Embroider MOUTH, EYEBROWS and SNOUT HOLES with black cotton thread. Add some make-up blush to the CHEEKS. EARS (pink 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); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear on top of the head. Do not stuff the ear, flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds #4-8. ARMS (pink yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body (between rounds #11-14). Stuff the arm lightly. TAIL (pink yarn) 1) crochet 8 chains, work 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc inc in the next 6 sts (21); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body between rnds #6-7. HAT (red and white 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) *4 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (24) 8) sc even (24) 9) switch to white yarn, sc even (24); F/O and cut the yarn (or leave a long tail in case you want to secure the hat on top of the head). POM POM (white yarn) Wrap white yarn around your index and middle fingers. Wrap until you get the desired amount of yarn. Gently pull the yarn off of your fingers, wrap another piece around the center of the yarn ball. Tie it tight to secure it and trim at the desired length. Use the yarn ends to attach the pom pom to the tip of the hat. I can't wait to see your version of my GEORGE the PIG! 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!

Pugs are just adorable...their big eyes, the small nose, the way they walk and their twisted tail are just beyond cute! So, if you also love Pugs you need to read this post! Why? Because today I'm going to share the instructions to crochet a little pug you're gonna love! This pattern is so easy and quick that would make a great last minute project before Christmas comes! The little pug is made of 100% organic cotton yarn from Babytoly. Natural seeds, drug-free and chemical-free materials are what make this cotton a healthy and safe choice when you buy yarn. Check out their website and find out more about this amazing yarn! ***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 Yellow and Bordeaux - Aunt Lydia Classic Cotton Thread (Lace 10) in Black, Brown and White OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3.25 mm, 2.75 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), 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). BODY (yellow yarn; 3.25 mm hook) 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, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (35) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 7-24) sc even (42) 25) 9 sc, 2 hdc inc, 18 sc, 2 hdc inc, 11 sc (46) 26) 9 sc, 4 hdc inc, 18 sc, 4 hdc inc, 11 sc (54) 27) sc even (54) 28) 9 sc, 4 hdc dec, 18 sc, 4 hdc dec, 11 sc (46) 29) 46 sc in BLO (46); start stuffing the body 30) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 6 times, 4 sc (40) 31) *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 the body firmly 34) sc dec around (8) 35) sc dec around (4); F/O and close the hole EARS (black cotton thread; 2.75 mm hook; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (8) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 4) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (14) 5-6) sc even (14) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 8) flatten the ear and crochet through both layers now, 6 sc (6) 9) 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear between rounds #5-6 of the body. Embroider the NOSE with black cotton thread between rounds 10-12 of the body. EYES (black and white cotton thread ; 2.75 mm hook; make two) 1) starting off with black thread, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (9) 3) switch to white thread, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the eyes between rounds 9-12 of the body, 8 sts apart. MUZZLE (brown cotton thread yarn; 2.75 mm hook; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the muzzle between rounds #11-14. Stuff the muzzle as you attach it to the body. LEGS (yellow yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make 4) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg onto the body as shown in the picture above. TAIL (yellow yarn; 3.25 mm hook) 1) work 4 ch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc inc in the next 2 sts (9); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to attach the tail to the back of the doll. COLLAR (bordeaux yarn) Cut a long string of Bordeaux yarn and wrap it around the pug’s body between rounds #17-18. I can't wait to see your version of my PEPE the PUG! 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!

Since there is not such a thing as too many Christmas tree ornaments, here's a new fun project for you...little crocheted houses! They look adorable on the tree, but they could also perfectly work as mantel decorations, baby crib mobile attachments or door knobs hangers...so many options, right?? Just to add a nice touch to the houses I worked the doors and the windows with the TUNISIAN KNIT STITCH crochet technique (you can find the step by step pictures and instructions on my PDF File). However, If you are not familiar with this technique you can crochet the doors and the windows with simple single crochet stitches! The tiny houses are made of 100% organic cotton from Babytoly. I love working with this cotton, it's so soft and the color options are beautiful! Check out their website and find out more about this amazing yarn! I enjoyed very much designing and working on this quick project and I hope you're gonna have fun too! ***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: Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Bordeaux, Orange, Yellow, Beige; Aunt Lydia Classic Cotton Thread (Lace 10) in Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: E/3.25 mm, 2.75mm 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), tunisian knit stitch (tks). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rounds (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each round) otherwise instructed. The door and the window are going to be worked with the TUNISIAN KNIT STITCH crochet technique. 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). HOUSE (beige, bordeaux and orange yarn; 3.25mm hook) 1) starting off with beige, bordeaux or orange yarn, 15 ch, 1 sc inc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 12 sc, 2 sc inc in the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 12 sc, 1 sc inc in the last ch that already contains two sc (32) 2) working in BLO, sc even (32) 3-13) working in both loops now, sc even (32) 14) switch to either, bordeaux, orange or beige yarn, sc even (32) 15) 1 sc dec, 12 sc, 2 sc dec, 12 sc, 1 sc dec (28) 16) sc even (28) 17) 1 sc dec, 10 sc, 2 sc dec, 10 sc, 1 sc dec (24) 18) 1 sc dec, 8 sc, 2 sc dec, 8 sc, 1 sc dec (20) 19) sc even (20); start stuffing the house lightly 20) 1 sc dec, 6 sc, 2 sc dec, 6 sc, 1 sc dec (16) 21) 1 sc dec, 4 sc, 2 sc dec, 6 sc, 1 sc dec (12) 22) 1 sc dec, 2 sc, 2 sc dec, 2 sc, 1 sc dec (8); finish stuffing 23) sc dec around (4); F/O and close the hole DOOR (red, beige or orange yarn; 2,75mm hook; tunisian crochet technique) 1) work 5 chains, insert the hook into the 2nd chain from the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop leaving both loops on the hook; continue all the way to the end of the row. You should end up with 5 loops on your hook (5) 2) work the reverse row: yarn over and pull the yarn through the 1st loop. From here you are going to yarn over and pull through two loops at the time (5) 3) insert the hook between the front and the back post of the first st, pull up a loop and repeat to the end of the row (5) 4) repeat row #2 5) repeat row #3 6) repeat row #2 7) repeat row #3 8) repeat row #2 9) repeat row #3 10) repeat row #2 11) work 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the door onto the house. WINDOW (red, beige or orange yarn; 2,75mm hook; tunisian crochet technique) 1) work 4 chains, insert the hook into the 2nd chain from the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop leaving both loops on the hook; continue all the way to the end of the row. You should end up with 5 loops on your hook (4) 2)work the reverse row and take all the loops off the hook; yarn over and pull the yarn through the 1st loop. From here you are going to yarn over and pull through two loops at the time (4) 3) insert the hook between the front and the back post of the first st, pull up a loop and repeat to the end of the row (4) 4) repeat row #2 5) 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the window onto the house. Using the black cotton thread, embroider a cross on the window and make a knot on the door for creating the knob. I can't wait to see your version of my TINY HOUSES! 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!

Sausage dogs are adorable but with a sweater they become irresistible! Who doesn't love Dachshunds? Short legs, long body and a big attitude are what make these dogs one of a kind among dog breeds! So grab your yarns and hook...it's time to crochet your own Sausage Dog! This FREE project is perfect for beginner crocheters since the head and the body are worked as one piece and it just requires a minimum of sewing skills. The amigurumi is approximately 8" long and 3.5" tall. Free your imagination and play with yarns to create your favorite color combination for the sweater! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Brown, Red, Blue, Black and White OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, 9 mm 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), 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 and BODY (brown, red, blue and white yarn) 1) start working 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) sc even (32) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (40) 7-21) sc even (40); insert safety eyes between rounds #11-12, 11 stitches apart 22) switch to red yarn, sc even (40) 23) sc even (40); start stuffing 24) switch to blue yarn, sc even (40) 25-27) sc even (40) 28) switch to white yarn, sc even (40) 29-39) repeat rows 24-28 two times (40) 40) switch to blue yarn, sc even (40) 41-43) sc even (40) 44) switch to red yarn, sc even (40) 45) sc even (40) 46) switch to brown yarn, sc even (40) 47) sc even (40) 48) *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** 4 times (36) 49) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 50) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 51) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing 52) sc dec around (8); F/O and close the hole Embroider the NOSE with black yarn. EARS (black yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 5) sc even (14) 6) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 7) sc even (12) 8) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 9) sc even (10) 10) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8); do not stuff the ear 11) flatten the ear and crochet through both layers now, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear between rounds 17-10. LEGS (brown yarn; make four) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3-4) sc even (12); stuff the leg 5) work 6 sc and leave the other 6 stitches unworked (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg beneath the body. The leg should be positioned so that the 6 sc of the last round are pointing outwards. TAIL (brown yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) 1 sc, 2 sc inc, 1 sc (6) 3) 2 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc (8) 4-5) sc even (8) 6) 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 3 sc (10); F/O and leave a long string of yarn to sew the tail between rounds # 47-49. I can't wait to see your version of my 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!

November has finally arrived, Summer days are distant memories and Christmas does not seems so far away anymore. I do not want to scare you, but are you aware it's only 50 days until Christmas?? It's time to start thinking about presents...especially if you like to gift your loved ones with handmade ones! If you are looking for a sweet stuffed doll for a sweet little girl, look no further! I have the perfect crochet pattern for you...an adorable pink sheep that would melt anyone's heart! Dora is a 5.5" tall adorable sheep, made with a super soft acrylic yarn. The body of the sheep is worked with bobble stitches, that give a nice and fun texture to the doll. ***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: Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Gray, Pink and Black 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), double crochet (dc), bobble stitch (bo), 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, BODY and HEAD (gray and pink yarn) Make two: 1) start working with gray yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** three times (9) 3-10) sc even (9); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg Switch to pink yarn in the last sc of round #10 of the 2nd leg, do not cut the yarn, CH 6 instead. Merge the two legs together: 11) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 8 sc, 1 hdc in each of the 6 stitches between the two legs, keep working on the other leg, 9 sc, 1 hdc in each of the 6 stitches between the two legs (30) 12) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 13) *1 bo, 1 ch, skip 1 st*, repeat ** 20 times (20) 14-20) repeat round #13 (20); keep stuffing the body 21) switch to gray yarn, 40 sc (40) 22-25) sc even (40) 26) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 27) sc even (32) 28) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 29) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 30) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 31) sc dec around (6); F/O and close the hole. Embroider the EYES and the NOSE with some black yarn. Embroider the CHEEKS with some pink yarn. EARS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 4-5) sc even (16) 6) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 7) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear onto the head (between rounds #25-26). Do not stuff the ear, flatten it instead before attaching it to the head. ARMS (gray yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-5) sc even (8) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the front of the body (between rounds #17-19). Stuff the arm lightly. I can't wait to see your version of my DORA the SHEEP! 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!

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and it always takes a bit of effort to find that special gift to say “I LOVE YOU”. My fellow crafters, we all know that nothing is more appreciated than a handmade gift, right?…it speaks love, comes from the heart and shows how much we care about our loved ones! So what about crocheting a unique gift for your Valentine? This year I’d like to come in your help by sharing a cute and easy amigurumi project for the most romantic day of the year! Here’s my adorable Valentine Cactus! Do you like it? It's easy and fun to crochet! Here is the free pattern for my Valentine Cactus: YARN: BERNAT Super Value in Forest Green BERNAT Satin in Bordeaux, Snow, Ebony and Seashell HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm OTHER MATERIALS: two 6mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes White Marble Accent Stones, 32-oz. Bags White Clay Pot (3” diameter) 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). STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row. CACTUS (green yarn) 1) starting off with green yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5-8) sc even (24) 9) *10 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (22) 10-18) sc even (22); insert the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, 5 stitches apart 19) *9 sc, dec*, repeat ** 2 times (20) 20-24) sc even (20) 25) *8 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (18); stuff the plant firmly 26-27) sc even (18) 28) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12); F/O and hide the yarn. Finish stuffing the cactus firmly. Embroider the MOUTH and the EYELASHES with some black yarn. Embroider the CHEECK BLUSHING with some pink yarn. Embroider the SPIKES with some white yarn (create knots or simply embroider straight vertical line). ARM (green yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-5) sc even (8) 6) 4 dc, 4 sl st (8) 7) 4 dc, 4 sl st (8) 8) 8 sc (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the arm to the side of the cactus. Stuff the arm. HEART (red yarn) Make two: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) 2 sc in each st around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4-5) sc even (18) ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE SECOND PIECE DO NOT CUT THE YARN! MERGE THE TWO PIECES TOGETHER WIT A SL ST. 6) 1 dec, 14 sc, 2 dec, 14 sc, 1 dec (32) 7)1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec (24) 8) sc even (24) 9) 5 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc (22) 10) 5 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (20) 11) sc even (20) 14) 4 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc, 2 dec, 2 sc (16) 15) 3 sc, 2 dec, 4 sc, 2 dec, 1 sc (12); stuff the heart firmly 16) 6 dec (6); F/O and close the hole. Using a string of green yarn, secure the heart in between the two arms. Place the white marble stones inside the pot. Insert a toothpick half way into the base of the cactus to make it stand in the pot. I can't wait to see your version of this Valentine Cactus! Feel free to tag me in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! @elisascrochet 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!

My fellow crocheters! If you have never worked with Bernat Tiny Baby Blanket Yarn you should try: it's one of the softest yarns I've ever used. This yarn is perfect to crochet a velvety and lightweight blanket for your little ones or yourself...and why not!!! A great movie night on the couch deserves a great granny square throw! When I bought this yarn I was looking for something soft to crochet the "perfect crib cuddle toy", and this just felt like "pure softness". Among the different colors available, I opted for pastel tones (Clear Sky and Tea Rose), as I thought they would be great for both girls and boys. Plus they match so lovely! Add a little bit of crocheting, imagination and....ta-daaa: here's the ultimate soft friend for your baby's night time! Soft as a cloud...check Colorful...check Super safe...check It makes a great crib toy! Let's have some fun and crochet along! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. The formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures! Here is the free pattern for my Soft Owl: YARN: “Bernat Baby Blanket” Tiny (Lace 4) in White, Clear Sky, Tea Rose Worsted Medium Yarn (Lace 4) in Black and Yellow HOOK SIZES: E/5 mm MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling,10 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes 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). EYES (white yarn; 5 mm hook) 1) 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) 2 sc in each st around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the eye onto the owl’s body. Insert the plastic safety eye in any one st between round 2 and 3. BODY (clear sky yarn; 5 mm hook) 1) 8 sc in a magic ring (8) 2) 2 sc in each st around (16) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-12) sc even (40) 13) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 14) *5sc, inc*, repeat ** around (56) 15-25) sc even (56); attach eyes between rounds 10 and 11, 1 st apart 26) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (48) 27-28) sc even (48); start stuffing the doll 29) working in bl only, *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40) 30) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (32) 31) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24); finish stuffing the doll 32) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (16) 33) dec around (8); F/O and close the hole Embroider a border around the upper part of the eyes, using some black yarn. Crochet 6 sl st above each eye with tea rose yarn (as shown in the picture) to create the EYEBROWS. Embroider the V PATTERN on the belly of the doll, using some tea rose yarn. EARS (clear sky yarn; 5 mm hook; make two) 1) 4 sc in a magic ring (4) 2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10); F/O and leave a long tail for sewing the ear on top of the head. Stuff the ear as you sew it. BEAK (yellow yarn; 3.25 mm hook) 1) 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) sc even (10) 5) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (14) Flatten the beak and start crocheting through both layers 7 sc (7); F/O and leave a long tail for sewing the beak below the eyes. WINGS (tea rose yarn; 5 mm hook; make two) 1) 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 5) *6 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 6) *7 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 7) *8 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (20) 8) sc even (20) 9) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** 6 times, 2 sc (14) 10) sc even (14) Flatten the wing and start crocheting through both layers 7 sc (7); F/O and leave a long tail for sewing the wing to the side of the body. I can't wait to see your version of this Soft Owl! Feel free to tag me in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! @elisascrochet Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Let's face it, not everyone is born with a green thumb, and if you've always had hard times in seeing plants bloom in your house/garden, this post can come in your help! Crocheted succulents are fun to make, they do not need any maintenance and, above all, they are extremely cute! This set can be a fun decor for your work desk at the office, your kitchen window sill or a bookcase shelf. The mini clay pots bring an earthy and rustic feeling to your house and match so well with the deep shade of green of the plants. How would you like crocheting these cuties together? Here is the free pattern for my Succulent Set: YARN: I Love this Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Light and Dark Green, Brown HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 3 mini Clay Pots (2.5 inches diameter) 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). STITCHES USED AND ABBREVIATIONS: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), magic ring (mr), single crochet (sc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row. CACTUS #1 (light green yarn) Small: 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) inc around (10) 3) sc even (10) 4) dec around (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Medium: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 5-6) sc even (18) 7) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12) 8) dec around (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Big: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *7 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5-8) sc even (24) 9) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (16) 10) dec around (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Do no stuff the crocheted pieces, flatten them instead. Then attach the small one to the medium one and the medium one to the big one. Sew the cactus to the crocheted soil. CACTUS #2 (light green yarn) 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) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7-10) sc even (36) 11) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (30) 12-13) sc even (30) 14) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 15-16) sc even (24) 17) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (18) 18) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (14); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Fold the work in 4 sections like in the pictures and fix the position with few stitches for each part. Sew the cactus to the crocheted soil. CACTUS #3 (dark green yarn) Big: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3-8) sc even (12) 9) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 10-13) sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Stuff the cactus firmly. Medium: 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) inc around (10) 3-9) sc even (10) 10) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 11) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Stuff the cactus firmly. Small: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) sc even (16) 4) *6 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (14) 5) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) sc even (24) 7) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (16) 8) dec around (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Stuff the cactus firmly. Sew the 3 cacti to the crocheted soil as shown in the picture. SOIL (brown yarn) 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) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) working in BLO, sc even (36) 8) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (30) 9-12) sc even (30); start stuffing 13) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 14) sc even (24) 15) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (18) 16) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 17) dec around (6); F/O and hide the yarn If you really are into crocheted cactuses, you'll find other patterns on my Etsy shop I can't wait to see your version of these crochet succulents! Feel free to tag me in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! @elisascrochet 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!

Totoro is a Japanese character from one of Miyazaki's most beloved and celebrated movies..."My Neighbor Totoro". A nostalgic story about childhood innocence, friendship, and magic! Totoro, adorable and fuzzy creature, is a spirit of the wild forest. He has a big friendly smile, brings fun and most of all comfort. Totoro has become an iconic character by teaching us the importance of laughing at our fears and the value of imagination and nature in our everyday lives. The movie first came out more than 25 years ago, and Totoro continues to be one of the most beloved characters among children and adults. Today I want to share with you, my fellow crocheters, the crochet pattern of the Totoro Hat I designed few years ago. It is a very easy and quick crochet project...perfect for a last minute gift! I made tons of these hats years ago for family and friends! Let's have some fun together crocheting this must-have kids' accessory!! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Worsted Medium Yarn (Lace 4) in Grey, Black and White. HOOK SIZE: H/5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O) 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). INSTRUCTION: join with sl st at the end of each round, chain 2 and crochet in the same st (otherwise instructed). SIZE 0-3 MONTHS (grey yarn) 1) 11 dc in a magic ring (11) 2) 2 dc in every stitches around (22) 3) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat ** around (33) 4) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 st*, repeat ** around (44) 5-10) dc even (44) Do not fasten off, start crocheting the earflaps following the instructions below. SIZE 3-6 MONTHS (grey yarn) 1) 11 dc in a magic ring (11) 2) 2 dc in every stitches around (22) 3) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat ** around (33) 4) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 st*, repeat ** around (44) 5) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 10 st*, repeat ** around (48) 6-11) dc even (48) Do not fasten off, start crocheting the earflaps following the instructions below. SIZE 6-9 MONTHS (grey yarn) 1) 11 dc in a magic ring (11) 2) 2 dc in every stitches around (22) 3) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat ** around (33) 4) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 st*, repeat ** around (44) 5) * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 10 st*, repeat ** around (48) 6) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 11 st*, repeat ** around (52) 7-12) dc even (52) Do not fasten off, start crocheting earflaps following the instructions below. SIZE 9-12 MONTHS (grey yarn) 1) 11 dc in a magic ring (11) 2) 2 dc in every stitches around (22) 3) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat ** around (33) 4) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 st*, repeat ** around (44) 5) * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 10 st*, repeat ** around (48) 6) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 11 st*, repeat ** around (52) 7) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 12 st*, repeat ** around (56) 8-13) dc even (56) Do not fasten off, start crocheting the earflaps following the instructions below. SIZE TODDLER (grey yarn) 1) 11 dc in a magic ring (11) 2) 2 dc in every stitches around (22) 3) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat ** around (33) 4) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 st*, repeat ** around (44) 5) * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 10 st*, repeat ** around (48) 6) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 11 st*, repeat ** around (52) 7) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 12 st*, repeat ** around (56) 8) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 13 st*, repeat ** around (60) 9-14) dc even (60) Do not fasten off, start crocheting the earflaps following the instructions written below. SIZE CHILD (grey yarn) 1) 11 dc in a magic ring (11) 2) 2 dc in every stitches around (22) 3) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st*, repeat ** around (33) 4) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 st*, repeat ** around (44) 5) * 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 10 st*, repeat ** around (48) 6) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 11 st*, repeat ** around (52) 7) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 12 st*, repeat ** around (56) 8) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 13 st*, repeat ** around (60) 9) *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 14 st*, repeat ** around (64) 10-15) dc even (64) Do not fasten off, start crocheting the earflaps following the instructions below. EARFLAPS SIZE 0-3 MONTHS / TODDLER (grey yarn; work in rows) 1) ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 9 sc (10); ch 1, turn 2) 1 dec, 6 sc , 1 dec (8); ch 1, turn 3) sc even (8); ch 1, turn 4) 1 dec, 4 sc , 1 dec (6); ch 1, turn 5) sc even (6); ch 1, turn 6) 1 dec, 2 sc , 1 dec (4); ch 1, turn 7) sc even (4); ch 1, turn 8) 2 dec (2); ch 1, turn 9) 1 dec (1); F/O and weave in ends. In order to position the second earflaps, fold the hat in half and position the first earflaps slightly toward the back. Place the second earflap to line up with the first one. Sc all around hat and earflaps. EARFLAPS SIZE CHILD (grey yarn, work in rows) 1) ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 11 sc (12); ch 1, turn 2) 1 dec, 8 sc , 1 dec (10); ch 1, turn 3) sc even (10); ch 1, turn 4) 1 dec, 6 sc , 1 dec (8); ch 1, turn 5) sc even (8); ch 1, turn 6) 1 dec, 4 sc , 1 dec (6); ch 1, turn 7) sc even (6); ch 1, turn 8) 1 dec, 2 sc , 1 dec (4); ch 1, turn 9) sc even (4); ch 1, turn 10) 2 dec (2); ch 1, turn 11) 1 dec (1); F/O and weave in ends. In order to position the second earflaps, fold the hat in half and position the first earflaps slightly toward the back. Place the second earflap to line up with the first one. Sc all around hat and earflaps (work three single crochet in the last st of the earflaps). BRAIDED TAILS Cut 3 long strands of yarn; insert through the last st of earflaps getting 6 strands to work with. Make a knot and braid, knot where you want the tails to end, trim yarn. EYES (black and white yarn; make two) 1) starting off with black yarn, 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) switch to white yarn, inc around (12); join with next st, F/O and leave a long tail for sewing. EARS (grey yarn; make two) 1) 4 sc in a magic ring (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (10) 5) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (12) 6) *5 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (14) 7) *6 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (16) 8) sc even (16) 9) *6 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (14) 10) *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (12) 11) *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (10) 12) sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the ear between rounds 1/3 of the hat. NOSE AND WHISKERS Embroider the nose and the whiskers with some black yarn as shown in the pictures. I can't wait to see your version of this Totoro hat! 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!

A couple of days ago, while browsing on Pinterest, I found a very cute illustration of a purple dinosaur which I immediately fell in love with! I knew it would have made a super fun amigurumi! I started right away working on the doll design, thinking about colors, sizes, proportions... I bought some skeins of the beautiful ZZ TWIST Yarn by Lion Brand...and, two days later, Elvis and Priscilla have joined my amigurumi collection!! Aren't they cute?!? I love the color contrast and their chubbiness! I can already see the smile on a kid's face while playing with these two little monsters! Would you enjoy crocheting these two cuties? If the answer is yes, follow the free crochet pattern of Elvis & Priscilla here below! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. The formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Purple, Green, Lilac and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Four 6mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes, White Felt HOOK SIZES: 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 AND BODY (green/purple yarn) Head: 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) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7-12) sc even (36); F/O and cut the yarn Body: 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) sc even (40) 7)*4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 8-12) sc even (48) 13) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40) 14-16) sc even (40); F/O Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the body. Merge the head and body together: 17) join the yarn with a sl st to the head, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet 29 sc, leave the other 6 st unworked, keep working on the body, skip 8 st (start counting clockwise from the last st of round 16 of the body), crochet 32 sc (62) Use a scrap strand of yarn to sew together the unworked parts of the head and the body. 18) 30 sc, 1 dec, 28 sc, 1 dec (60); start stuffing both head and body 19) *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (50) 20) * 3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (40) 21) sc even (40); keep stuffing the body Cut 2 rounded pieces of felt, create e hole in the center and insert the safety eyes. Place the safety eyes between rounds 15/16 of the head, 4 stitches apart. 22) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (32) 23) sc even (32) 24) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 25) sc even (24) 26) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (18) 27) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 28) dec around (6); F/O and hide the yarn Embroider the MOUTH and the NOSE with black/lilac yarn as shown in the pictures. Insert a long string of yarn on one side of the body between rounds 6/7, pull the yarn through the body and pull it out from the opposite side, insert the yarn back in between rounds 9/10 and pull it out from the other side. Pull the two yarn ends tight to create two recesses in the body, knot the yarn and hide it inside the body. TAIL (green/purple yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) sc even (10) 6) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 7) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 8) *6 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (16) 9) 5 sc, * 1 inc, 3 sc*, repeat ** twice, 1 inc, 2 sc (19) 10) 5 sc, *6 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (21) 11) 5 sc, *7 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (23) 12) 5 sc, *8 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (25) 13) 5 sc, *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (35); stuff the tail 14-15) sc even (35); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the tail to the body. LEGS (green/purple yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12); turn 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18); do not ch1 4) 18 sl st (18); turn 5-7) sc even (18) 8) *7 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (16) 9) *6 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (14) 10) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 11) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (10); stuff the leg 12) flatten the leg and crochet through both layers, 5 sc (5); ch1 and turn 13) 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec (3); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg to the body. Attach the leg to the side of the body. Embroider the NAILS on the legs with the contrast color yarn. ARMS (green/purple yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (9) 3-4) sc even (9); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the arm between rounds 14/17 of the body. SPIKES (green/purple yarn) Small (make 2) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) Big (make 3) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (12) Do not stuff the spikes, flatten them instead before attaching them to the back of the doll. Attach the three big spikes in between the two small ones. BELLY (green/purple yarn) 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 belly onto the doll. I can't wait to see your version of Elvis & Priscilla! 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!

Do you have a little shark lover or an aquatic life explorer in your life? Well, if so, you can't miss this post!! A little Hammerhead Shark has joined my amigurumi collection and I'm excited to share the crochet instructions with you. No worries...he doesn't have big and scary jaws! He's all about friendly big eyes and a cute little smile! This crocheted Hammerhead Shark would make a lovely baby shower gift, a great nursery décor, or just a fun gift for anyone who loves sharks and ocean life! Are you ready to crochet along? ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. The formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Grey, Turquoise and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, 10 mm Plastic Safety Eyes (2), White Felt HOOK SIZE: 3.5 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 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 (grey yarn) 1) 27 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 24 sc, 2 inc in the last st, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 24 sc, 1 inc in the last st, that already contains 2 sc (56) 2) *1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 22 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (64) 3) *1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc, 26 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (72) 4-12) sc even (72) Cut two rounded pieces of white felt, create a hole in them with the help of a pair of scissors. Insert the plastic safety eyes in the hole. Place the eyes between rounds 5/6, 9 stitches apart. 13) working in BLO, *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (54) 14) working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** 13 times, 1 dec (40) 15) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (30); start stuffing the head 16) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24); F/O and finish stuffing the head firmly Embroider the V-shaped MOUTH and the EYEBROWS with some black yarn. CHEEKS (turquoise yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the cheeks onto the doll’s face between rounds 6/11. CAUDAL FINS (grey and turquoise yarn) Make two: 1) start working with grey yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 5-6) sc even (12) 7) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and hide the yarn. Do not stuff the fins. Do no 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, 1 dec, 5 sc, keep crocheting on the 2nd fin, 1 dec, 6 sc (14) 9) *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 10) sc even (12) 11) 4 dec, 4 inc (12) 12) 3 dec, 4 inc, 1 dec (12) 13) 5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc (14) 14) 6 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc (16) 15) switch to turquoise yarn, *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 16) switch to grey yarn, *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (30) 17) switch to turquoise yarn, sc even (30) 18) switch to grey yarn, sc even (30) 19) switch to turquoise yarn, sc even (30) 20) switch to grey yarn, sc even (30) 21) switch to turquoise yarn, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (24) 22) switch to grey yarn, sc even (24) 23) switch to turquoise yarn, sc even (24) 24) switch to grey yarn, sc even (24); stuff the body, except for the caudal fins 25-26) sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for attaching the body to the head. PECTORAL FINS (grey yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the fin between rounds 18/21 of the body. DORSAL FIN (grey yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-4) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the fin between rounds 18/21of the back of the body. I can't wait to see your version of my little HAMMERHEAD SHARK! 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!

Easter is the perfect time of the year to get creative! It's so fun to work on home decorations, plan egg hunts for the kids, and craft Easter class favors for their friends! What I especially enjoy about this season is finally brightening up the house after a long and cold Winter! Cheerful colors, friendly bunnies, and baskets overflowing with Easter eggs always get me in the right mood! What do you like about this time of the year? Do you have a favorite Easter decoration or a special craft project you like working on every year? Today I'll be sharing with you an easy and super fun crochet project! It works very fast and it's a nice idea for giving a little touch of Easter to your home! You can play with colors and create a series of Bunny Eggs or choose a thicker yarn to crochet a big and cute one for your kids! Find the Free Crochet Pattern below!! Happy Crocheting! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Lilac, Purple, White, Green, Gray and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, 6 mm Plastic Safety Eyes (2) HOOK SIZE: 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 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). EGG and BUNNY HEAD (lilac, purple, white and green yarn) 1) starting off with lilac yarn, 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) switch to purple yarn, *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) switch to white yarn, *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) switch to purple yarn, sc even (36) 8) switch to green yarn, *5 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (42) 9) *3 sc in green, 1 sc in white*, repeat ** 10 times, 2 sc in green (42) 10) *2 sc in green, 2 sc in white*, repeat ** 10 times, 2 sc in green (42) 11) working with white yarn only, sc even (42) 12) switch to lilac yarn, sc even (42) 13) 1 sc in white, 1 sc in purple, *2 sc in purple, 2 sc in white*, repeat ** 9 times, 3 sc in purple, 1 sc in white (42) 14) switch to green yarn, sc even (42) 15) working in FLO, 42 sl st (42) 16) join gray yarn to the back loop of any one st of round 14, sc even (42) 17-18) working in both loops now, sc even (42) 19) *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (36) 20) sc even (36); start stuffing 21) *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (30) 22) sc even (30) 23) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (24) 24) sc even (24); insert the eyes between rounds 19/20, 5 stitches apart 25) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (18) 26) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 27) dec around (6) ; F/O and close the hole Embroider the NOSE with black yarn. Embroider the CHEEK BLUSHING with lilac yarn. EARS (grey yarn; make two) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5-10) sc even (10) 11) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the ear between rounds 23/24 of the head. I can't wait to see your version of my BUNNY EGG! 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 oceans are mysterious, wild and free...and so are the creatures the live into the deep blue. I've always been fascinated by Whales...they are social and intelligent creatures, graceful swimmers that nurture, play and sing. A couple of years ago I went whale watching on a little boat on the St Lawrence River in Canada and I got the chance to see and be close to one of this gentle giants...I will never forget that day! Today I want to share with you the crochet instructions of a cute little BLUE WHALE I designed some time ago. The whale is part of my Nautical Amigurumi Collection that features, together with the whale, a seagull, a lighthouse, a sea star, a life belt and a series of colorful lobster buoys. You can purchase the pattern of the entire collection by clicking on the image! Here's the FREE pattern of the whale! ... HAVE FUN! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Yarn (Lace 4) in Turquoise and White OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, Two 9mm Black Safety Eyes HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; join with a sl st, and ch1 at the end of each row. 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 (turquoise and white yarn) 1) starting off with turquoise 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) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 7) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (56) 8-17) sc even (56); insert the plastic eyes between rounds 15/16, 15 stitches apart 18) *7 sc, dec*, repeat ** around, 2 sc (50) 19) switching to white yarn, sc even (50) 20) working in BLO, *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40) 21) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (30) 22) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (20); stuff the doll 23) dec around (10) 24) dec around (5); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Embroider the 2 LINES under the eyes with some white yarn. FINS (turquoise yarn; make two) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) inc around (10) 3) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (12) 4-6) sc even (12) 7) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (10); F/O and leave a tail of yarn to sew the fin to side of the body. TAIL (turquoise yarn) Make two: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (8) 3) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (10) 4) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (14) 6) sc even (14) 7) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12) 8) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (10); F/O and cut the yarn Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd fin, CH 1 INSTEAD. Merge the two pieces together: 9) join the yarn with a sl st to the 2nd fin, ch1 and sc in the same st, 3 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc keep crocheting on the other fin, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (18) 10) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12) 11) sc even (12) 12) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 13) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24); stuff lightly only this part of the tail, do not stuff the two fins 14) sc even (24); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body (between rounds 18 and 20). WATER SPRAY (white yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) 8 sc in the bl (8) 3) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (6) 4) sc even (6) 5) 4 sc in each st around (24) 6) 2 sc in each st around (48); F/O and hide the yarn Sew the water spray on top of the whale using some white yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my BLUE WHALE! 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 kids, we all learn how to communicate, give meaning and share emotions using colors. Coloring helps the kids to develop both their intellectual and motor skills ...but most of all provides them with endless hours of fun!!! Why not introducing your little one to the amazing world of colors with this fun crochet project? These crocheted crayons are very soft and safe toys for babies! They can also beautifully work as attachments for a colorful crib mobile! So, set your imagination free and use all the color and size combinations to create something unique for you and your kids! “We could learn a lot from crayons, some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, while other bright, some have weird names, but they all have learned to live together in the same box.” Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Yarn (Lace 4) in Purple, Lilac, Turquoise, Light Blue, Orange, Dark Red and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, Six 6mm Black Safety Eyes HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed (join with a sl st, and ch1 at the end of each row). 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). TALL CRAYON (purple, lilac and black yarn) 1) starting off with purple yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) working in BLO, 8 sc (8) 3) working in both loops now, sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5-6) sc even (10) 7) working in FLO, *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (15) 8) working in both loops now, *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (20) 9) working in BLO, sc even (20) 10) working in both loops now, sc even (20) 11) switch to lilac yarn, sc even (20) 12-31) sc even (20); insert the plastic eyes between rounds 14/15, 5 stitches apart 32) switch to black yarn, sc even (20) 33) switch back to lilac yarn, sc even (20); start stuffing 34) switching back to black yarn, sc even (20) 35) switch back to lilac yarn, sc even (20) 36-38) sc even (20) 39) switch to purple yarn, sc even (20) 40-42) sc even (20) 43) working in BLO, *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (15) 44) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (10); finish stuffing 45) dec around (5); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH and the EYEBROWS with some black yarn. MEDIUM CRAYON (turquoise, light blue and black yarn) 1) starting off with turquoise yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) working in BLO, 8 sc (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) working in both loops now, *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) sc even (10) 6) working in FLO, *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (15) 7) working in both loops now, *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (20) 8) working in BLO, sc even (20) 9) working in both loops now, sc even (20) 10) switch to light blue yarn, sc even (20) 11-28) sc even (20); insert the plastic eyes between rounds 13/14, 5 stitches apart 29) switch to black yarn, sc even (20) 30) switch back to light blue yarn, sc even (20); start stuffing 31) switching back to black yarn, sc even (20) 32) switch back to light blue yarn, sc even (20) 33-34) sc even (20) 35) switch to turquoise yarn, sc even (20) 36-38) sc even (20) 39) working in BLO, *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (15) 40) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (10); finish stuffing 41) dec around (5); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH and the EYEBROWS with some black yarn. SHORT CRAYON (red, orange and black yarn) 1) starting off with red yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) working in BLO, 8 sc (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) working in both loops now, *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) sc even (10) 6) working in FLO, *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (15) 7) working in both loops now, *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (20) 8) working in BLO, sc even (20) 9) working in both loops now, sc even (20) 10) switch to orange yarn, sc even (20) 11-26) sc even (20); insert the plastic eyes between rounds 13/14, 5 stitches apart 27) switch to black yarn, sc even (20) 28) switch back to lilac yarn, sc even (20); start stuffing 29) switching back to black yarn, sc even (20) 30) switch back to lilac yarn, sc even (20) 31-32) sc even (20) 33) switch to purple yarn, sc even (20) 34-36) sc even (20) 37) working in BLO, *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (15) 38) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (10); finish stuffing 39) dec around (5); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH and the EYEBROWS with some black yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my CRAYONS! 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!

Space is one of those subjects that kids love! There are so many facts and unknown things about space that it is almost impossible not to be fascinated by it! Galaxies, stars, planets...a whole universe that just needs to be discovered! How many little future astronauts and space enthusiasts do you know that love spending hours reading about the universe, playing at conquering new planets and maybe meeting an extraterrestrial creature? I think I know already the answer...😊 Today I want to share with you the crochet instructions of a fun and colorful ROCKET that the little space lover in your life will love! This cute rocket is part of my Outer Space Amigurumi Collection that features an astronaut, a little alien, an U.F.O. and a cute robot! You can purchase the pattern of the entire collection by clicking on the image! Here's the FREE pattern of the rocket! ... HAVE FUN! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Red, Yellow and Light Blue OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; join with a sl st, and ch1 at the end of each row. 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 TUBE (white, red, and yellow yarn) 1) start working with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (12) 3) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (16) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (20) 5) sc even (20) 6) *4 sc, inc *, repeat ** around (24) 7) sc even (24) 8) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (28) 9) sc even (28) 10) *6 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (32) 11-16) sc even (32); start stuffing the rocket 17) switch to red yarn, working in fl only, sc even (32) 18-20) sc even (32) 21) working in BLO only, *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 22) switch to yellow yarn, *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the rocket 23) dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn … 24) attach red yarn to the FLO of any one st of rnd 21, *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (40) 25) sc even (40); F/O and hide the yarn FINS (red yarn; make two) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) flatten the fin and stat crocheting through both layers, 5 sc (5); ch 1 and turn 6) 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc and 1 sc in the next st, 1 sc, 1 sl st (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the fin to the side of the rocket body (between round #9 and #15). WINDOW (light blue yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16); F/O and leave a log tail of yarn to attach the window to the body tube. EXHAUST FLAMES (yellow yarn) #1 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc even (6) 3) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10); stuff the flame 5) sc even (10); F/O and leave a log tail of yarn to attach the flame to the bottom part of the rocket. #2 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc even (6) 3) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) sc even (8) 5) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10); stuff the flame 6) sc even (10); F/O and leave a log tail of yarn to attach the flame to the bottom part of the rocket. #3 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc even (8) 3) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 4) sc even (10) 5) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) sc even (12); stuff the flame 7) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (14); F/O and leave a log tail of yarn to attach the flame to the bottom part of the rocket. I can't wait to see your version of my ROCKET! 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!

There's nothing better than learning by playing and having fun, don't you agree? That's why educational toys for babies and toddlers are such an important tool to stimulate their intellect and imagination! Today I want to share a very easy crochet project to create a soft and colorful crochet dice! This toy seems made to teach numbers, but there's a little surprise: a cute little bear is peeking from one of the dice faces! Among all the dice faces, I'm sure the bear face will be your little one's favorite! Here's the free pattern...ENJOY! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Pink, Brown, Beige and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: chain (ch), single crochet (sc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows (ch1 and turn at the end of each row). 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). Once you have completed all 6 panels, crochet a white border around each panel. Remember to crochet 3 sc in every corner stitch! Now it's time to assemble the dice! Sew the 6 panels together using a yarn needle and white yarn (refer to the following pictures): Before sewing the final stitches, don't forget to stuff the dice firmly! ...AND HERE IT IS!!! I can't wait to see your version of my SOFT DICE! 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!

Winter is finally over here in Michigan and I can't wait to kick off the new season with some Spring crochet projects! With Easter around the corner it's time to get ready for egg hunts, Easter gifts, Easter favors... Among sheep, chicks and other adorable animals, bunnies are the most popular around this time of the year... so just put together a sweet design and some cute pastel colors and you are ready to roll! Today I want to share with you my cute flat Amigurumi Spring Bunny! This is an easy and quick amigurumi project perfect for beginners crocheters. It mainly requires to work in rows (instead of rounds) and create matching panels that are going to be sewn together. Here's the free pattern...ENJOY! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Light Weight Yarn (Lace 3) in White, Light Pink, Dark Pink, Yellow, Light Blue and Black HOOK SIZES: 3.25 mm and 2.5 mm OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling DIMENSION: the finished doll is approximately 11 inches long STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; ch1 and turn at the end of each row. 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 (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make two) 1) 15 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 13 sc (14) 2) sc even (14) 3) inc, 12 sc, inc (16) 4-6) sc even (16) 7) inc, 14 sc, inc (18) 8-9) sc even (18) 10) dec, 14 sc, dec (16) 11-13) sc even (16) 14) dec, 12 sc, dec (14) 15) sc even (14) 16) dec, 10 sc, dec (12); F/O Place the two head panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Stuff the head lightly as you sew the two parts together. Embroider the EYES, the NOSE and the MOUTH with some scrap black yarn. CHEECK BLUSHING (pink yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make two) Work in round 1) 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) inc around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the rounded pieces onto the doll's face. FLOWERS (dark pink, blue and yellow yarn; 2.5 mm hook; make one for each color) Work in round 1) 6 sc in a magic ring (6) 2) *3 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 sl st in the same st*, repeat ** 6 times (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the flower onto the doll’s forehead. EARS (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook) Ear #1 (make two) 1) 5 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc (4) 2-3) sc even (4) 4) 2 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc (5) 5-6) sc even (5) 7) 1 inc, 4 sc (6) 8) 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 inc (6) 9) 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 dec (6) 10) 4 sc, 2 inc (8) 11) 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 dec (8) 12) 2 dec, 4 sc (6) 13) 4 sc, 1 dec (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Place the two ear panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Stuff the ear lightly as you sew the two parts together. Ear #2 (make two) 1) 5 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc (4) 2-3) sc even (4) 4) 2 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc (5) 5-6) sc even (5) 7) 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (6) 8-9) sc even (6) 10) 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc (8) 11-12) sc even (8) 13) 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec (6) 14) 2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (5) 15) 2 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Place the two ear panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Stuff the ear lightly as you sew the two parts together. Sew the two ears to the upper side of the doll’s head. BODY (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make two) 1) 15 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 13 sc (14) 2) sc even (14) 3) 1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc (16) 4-15) sc even (16) 16) 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 dec (14) 17-19) sc even (14) 20) 1 dec, 10 sc, 1 dec (12) 21) 7 sc, 1 sl st (8) 22) 1 dec, 6 sc (7) 23) 5 sc, 1 sl st dec (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Place the two body panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Stuff the body lightly as you sew the two parts together. Attach the body to the doll’s head. BELLY (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook) 1) 11 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 9 sc (10) 2-9) sc even (10) 10) 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc (9) 11-12) sc even (9) 13) sc all around the panel; F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the belly to the doll’s body. FRONT LEG (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make two) Leg #1 1) 5 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc (4) 2-3) sc even (4) 4) 2 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc (5) 5-8) sc even (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Place the two leg panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Stuff the leg lightly as you sew the two parts together. Leg #2 1) 5 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc (4) 2-3) sc even (4) 4) 2 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc (5) 5) 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 inc (5) 6) 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 dec (5) 7-8) sc even (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Place the two leg panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Stuff the leg lightly as you sew the two parts together. Sew the two front legs to the upper sides of the doll’s body. BACK LEGS (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make four) 1) 5 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc (4) 2-3) sc even (4) 4) 2 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc (5) 5) sc even (5) 6) 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (6) 7) sc even (6) 8) 3 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (7) 9) sc even (7); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn. Place the two leg panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Stuff the leg lightly as you sew the two parts together. Sew one back leg to the bottom right side of the doll’s body pointing down. Sew the other one to the left side of the doll’s body pointing left. TAIL (white yarn; 3.25 mm hook; make two) Work in round 1) work 6 sc in a mr (6); do not join, ch1 and turn 2) 2 sc in each st (12); F/O Place the two tail panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Sew the tail in between the left leg and the body as shown in the picture. I can't wait to see your version of my SPRING BUNNY! 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!

Among all the animals the panda is for sure one of my favorite... it's so easy to fall in love with pandas! Big eyes in black sockets, round face, pug nose...what's not to love about pandas! They are so adorable even when they are just sitting and eating (like most of the time)! Some time ago, I designed a cute Panda Bear with a bamboo leaf that I named BOO. I'm sure most of you love for this cuddly animal too...that's why I'd like to share this pattern with you all so that you can also make your own Boo the Panda Bear. Here's the free pattern...ENJOY! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. The formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner, Intermediate YARN: - Light Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 3) in White an Black - Classic Cotton Thread (Lace 0) in Green OTHER MATERIALS: - Polyester Fiber Filling - 10 mm Plastic Safety Eyes (2) HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm; 1,90 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) 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). RIGHT EYE (white and black yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 1) starting off with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) switching to black yarn, *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) 5 sl st, 12 hdc inc (29); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the eye onto the head. LEFT EYE (white and black yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 1) starting off with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) switching to black yarn, *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) 12 hdc inc, 5 sl st (29); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the eye onto the head. HEAD (white yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 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) 6-7) sc even (40) 8) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9-10) sc even (48) 11) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (56) 12) sc even (56) 13) *6 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (64) 14) sc even (64) 15) *7 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (72) 16-21) sc even (72) 22) *7sc, dec*, repeat ** around (64) 23) sc even (64); start stuffing the head 24) *14 sc, dec*, repeat ** 4 times (60) … Start working on the EYES: Insert the black plastic safety eye in the center of the magic ring of the crocheted eye. Insert the plastic eyes between round 14 and round 15. The black crocheted parts should be 4 stitches apart. … 25-26) sc even (60) 27) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (50) 28) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40) 29) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (32); finish stuffing; F/O, cut and hide the yarn. NOSE (black yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) 3 hdc, 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 sc (12); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the nose to the head. Stuff the nose as you sew it. Embroider the MOUTH with black yarn as shown in the picture. Add some pink blush to the CHEEKS. EARS (black yarn; 2,75 mm hook; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3-6) sc even (16); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn; flatten the ear and sew it to the top side of the head. LEGS AND BODY (black and white yarn; 2,75 mm hook) Make two: 1) starting off with black 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) 5-8) sc even (32) 9) switching to white yarn, sc even (32); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg,CH3 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 10) join the yarn with a sl st to the 2nd leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 31 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 ch between the two legs, 32 sc, 1 sc in each of the 3 ch between the two legs (70) 11) *1 dec, 28 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc*, repeat ** twice (66) 12) *29 sc, 2 dec*, repeat ** twice (62) 13) *29 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (60) 14) sc even (60) 15) *1 dec, 26 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (56) 16-20) sc even (56); keep stuffing it as you go 21) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (48) 22-23) sc even (48) 24) switch to black yarn, sc even (48) 25) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40) 26-30) sc even (30) 31) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (32); finish stuffing the body 32) switch back to white yarn, sc even (32); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. ARMS (black yarn; 2,75 mm hook; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4-13) sc even (18); start stuffing the arm 14) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12); turn 15) 6 sc (6); turn 16) 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4); finish stuffing the arm; F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the body. TAIL (white yarn, 2,75 mm hook) 1) 6 sc in a mc (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) sc even (12) 4) 3 hdc, *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** 3 times (9); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the tail to the back of the doll. Stuff lightly. BAMBOO LEAF (green cotton thread; 1,9 mm hook) 1) crochet 8 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 5 sc, 2 sc in the last ch; now keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 5 sc, 2 sc in the last st that already contains two sc (16) 2) 2 hdc inc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, 1 sc and 1 hdc in the next st, 1 ch, 1 hdc and 1 sc in the next st, 3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 hdc inc (20); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the leaf to the arm. Secure the other side of the leaf to the mouth with some green thread. I can't wait to see your version of my BOO THE PANDA BEAR! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Do you remember the super soft Amigurumi Owl I posted about few months ago? Well, I happened to have some yarn leftovers from that project and since this yarn is soft and perfect to create safe and cuddly items, I came up with the idea of crocheting a baby safety blanket! Everyone knows how much babies love to have something familiar and comforting in the crib, to help them fall asleep and feel safe. Beyond the nice and soft touch, the safe baby blankie I've designed works perfectly as a crib toy thanks to bunny head applique! So, are you ready to work with thew softest yarn and create a unique and sweet friend for your little one? Here's the free crochet pattern! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: - Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny (Lace 4) in White, Clear Sky, Tea Rose - Caron Simply Soft Medium Weight Yarn (Lace 4) in Black OTHER MATERIALS: - Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: H/5 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). 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 (clear sky yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8-12) sc even (42) 13) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (36) 14) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (30); start stuffing the head 15) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 16) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (18) 17) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing 18) dec around (6); F/O, close the hole and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the head to the blanket and cut the yarn. Embroider EYES, EYEBROWS, EYELASHES and NOSE with some black yarn. CHEEKS (tea rose yarn, make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6); F/O and leave a long tail for sewing. EARS (clear sky yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (9) 3) sc even (9) 4) *2 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (14) 6-8) sc even (14) 9) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 10) sc even (12) 11) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 12) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 13) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear to the head. Do not stuff the ear; flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds 3/5 of the head. BLANKET (white, clear sky and tea rose yarn) Follow the instructions displayed in the diagrams below to create the granny square: 1) starting off with white yarn, create a magic ring, crochet 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch in the mr and then join to the 2nd ch of the first dc Keep crocheting following the color changes written below 2-3) clear sky yarn 4) white 5-6) tea rose 7-8) white 9) clear sky 10) white 11-12) tea rose 13) white 14) sc around with clear sky yarn; F/O and hide the yarn tails. Sew the bunny head to the center of the blanket, hide the yarn tail. I can't wait to see your version of my BUNNY SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Cactus lovers, this post is for you! Unless you have been living on the moon for the past couple of years, I'm sure you have noticed that cactuses have become extremely popular. Jewelry, clothing, interior design... everybody seems to be inspired by cactuses! Well, yes, I must admit that I've also caught the cactus fever! I love browsing the stores and spotting cactus shaped vases, or succulents patterned fabrics… and what about cactus earrings?!? Some time ago I decided to create a crocheted cactus wall decor to add color and fun to my craft space. I wanted this project to be easy and quick, something that both beginners and experienced crocheters could make! I happened to have few 6"x6" burlap canvases left from my last trip to the craft store, and thought they would be perfect to attach the cactus on. I have a passion for the rustic look of the burlap, it's such a warm and earthy color! I couldn't think of a better background for my crocheted cactus as the colors are really popping up from the canvas! I wanted the cactus to show a good level of details, so I decided to use the Aunt Lydia (Lace 0) Cotton Thread. I chose the following colors: Olive, French Rose, Yellow, Black and White. Let's crochet the cactus and have some fun! Here is the free pattern for my Cactus Wall Art: YARN: Classic Cotton Thread (Lace 0) in Green, White, Pink, Yellow and Black HOOK SIZES: 1.5 mm OTHER MATERIALS: 6”x6” Burlap Canvas 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: Work in rows otherwise instructed; ch1 and turn at the end of each row. CACTUS (green yarn) 1) 21 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 19 sc (20) 2-4) sc even (20) 5) 1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc (22) 6-21) sc even (22) 22) 22 sc, 13 ch 23) 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 11 sc, 22 sc (34) 24-30) sc even (34) 31) 34 sc, 9 ch 32) 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 7 sc, 22 sc (30) 33-38) sc even (30) 39) 22 sc (22) 40-41) sc even (22) 38) 1 dec, 18 sc, 1 dec (20) 39) sc even (20) 40) 1 dec, 16 sc, 1 dec (18) 42) sc even (18) 43) 1 dec, 14 sc, 1 dec (16) 44) sc even (16) 45) 1 dec, 12 sc, 1 dec (14) LEFT ARM 1) insert the hook into the st #7 (counting from the left to the right), ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 6 sc (7) 2-4) sc even (7) 5) 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec (5); F/O and cut the yarn RIGHT ARM 1) insert the hook into the st #1 (counting from the right), ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 5 sc (6) 2-3) sc even (6) 4) 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4) 5) sc even (4) Sc all around the cactus; F/O and leave a long tail of cotton thread to sew the cactus onto the burlap canvas. Embroider the EYES and the MOUTH with the black thread. Embroider the CACTUS’ SPIKES with the white thread (create knots or simply embroider straight vertical lines). CHEEK BLUSHING (pink yarn; make two) Work in round 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the rounded part onto the cactus. FLOWER (white and yellow yarn) Work in round 1) start working with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) switch to yellow yarn, *3 ch, 2 tr, 3 ch, sl st in the same stitch*, repeat ** 6 times; F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the flower to the cactus. 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 looks that I'm coming out a bit late with this new design, since the Unicorn Day fell ll on April the 9th this year! Anyway, the Unicorn mania has been around since 2013 and it hasn't slowed since then...so I'm pretty sure there are still many and many unicorn lovers out there just waiting for a new Unicorn Craft to make! Today's project is super easy and it requires just minimal crochet knowledge. Apart from the horn and the ear, the entire unicorn is worked in rows. The body is made by two identical panels attached together and stuff lightly with polyester fiber. So beginner crocheters don't be shy, take out your hooks and yarn and give this project a try! Here's the FREE pattern of the Unicorn! ...have fun! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Dark Pink, Yellow and Black HOOK SIZES: 2.75 mm OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling DIMENSION: the finished doll dimensions are approximately 4”x5.5” STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O), magic ring (mr) INSTRUCTIONS: Work in rows otherwise instructed; ch1 and turn at the end of each row. 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; make two) 1) 11 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 9 sc (10) 2-3) sc even (10) 4) 10 sc, 4 ch 5) 13 sc (13) 6-9) sc even (13) 10) 5 sc (5) 11-14) sc even (5) 15) 5 sc, 13 ch 16) 17 (17) 17-23) sc even (17) 24) 4 sc (4) 25- 32) sc even (4); F/O and cut the yarn Second leg: 1) attach white yarn into the first st of row 23, sc in the same st, 3 sc (4) 2-9) sc even (4); F/O and cut the yarn Place the two head panels together, matching up all sides. Begin attaching the panels together by chaining one and single crocheting around the edges. Crochet 3 sc for each angle. Stuff the body lightly as you sew the two panels together. Embroider the EYES and the MOUTH with some scrap black yarn. EAR (white yarn) Work in round 1) 4 sc in a magic ring (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) sc even (8) 5) flatten the ear and crochet through both layers, 4 sc (4); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear to the unicorn’s head. HORN (yellow yarn) Work in round 1) 4 sc in a magic ring (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) sc even (6) 4) flatten the horn and crochet through both layers, 3 sc (3) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the horn to the unicorn’s head. MANE (pink yarn) Long: 1) 21 ch, 3 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each of the next 19 chains (60) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the mane to the unicorn’s head. Short: 1) 12 ch, 3 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each of the next 10 chains (33) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the mane to the unicorn’s head. TAIL (pink yarn) 1) 21 ch, 3 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 3 sc in each of the next 19 chains (60) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the tail to the unicorn’s body. I can't wait to see your version of my 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!