I remember as a kid I loved playing with food toys! I used to spend hours selling and buying "fresh products", pretending to cook and prepare delicious dishes for my family in a small and cute toy kitchen 😊. Play food is a great way for kids to get familiar with products, especially fruits and veggies. We all know how hard can be sometimes to get kids to eat their vegetables...so why not introducing them in a fun and playful way?!? Today I'm sharing the crochet instructions to create a sweet Red Bell Pepper. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Red, Green and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 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), 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). LEGS AND BODY (red yarn) Make two: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) sc even (16) 4) *7 sc, inc*, repeat ** twice (18) 5) sc even (18); 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: 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 other leg, 18 sc, 1 hdc in each of the 3 stitches between the two legs (42) 7-11) sc even (42) 12) *6 sc, 1 inc*, repeat** around (48) 13-18) sc even (48); keep stuffing the body 19) *5 sc, 1 inc*, repeat** around (56) 20-22) sc even (56) 23) *6 sc, 1 inc*, repeat** around (64) 24-30) sc even (64) 31) *6 sc, 1 dec*, repeat** around (56) 32) sc even (56) 33) *5 sc, 1 dec*, repeat** around (48) 34) *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat** around (40); insert the safety eyes between rounds 25/26, 9 stitches apart 35) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat** around (32) 36) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat** around (24); finish stuffing 37) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat** around (16) 38) dec around (8); F/O and close the hole. Embroider the MOUTH with some black yarn. CHEEKS (pink yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the piece to the head. ARMS (red yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) 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) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) working in BLO, sc even (8) 3) working in both loops now, 3 dec, 1 inc, 3 sc (8) 4-6) sc even (8) 7) working in FLO, inc around (16) 8) working in both loops now, inc around (32); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the stem on top of the bell pepper. I can't wait to see your version of my RED BELL PEPPER! 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!

When frogs are this cute it's not hard to believe they could turn into princes, right? I crocheted this little guy as part of my latest Amigurumi collection that features 5 little animals! They are approximately 5" tall and can work perfectly as attachments for a super sweet nursery mobile! You can already find the patterns for crocheting the Panda and the Elephant listed in my Etsy and Ravelry pages! I'll be listing the patterns for the Squirrel and the Tiger in the next few weeks...for now I'd like to share the crochet instruction for the BABY FROG with you all! Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/ Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Green, White, Black and Pink OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 6mm 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), 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 (green 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) sc even (40) 7) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 8) sc even (48) 9) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (56) 10-16) 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 MOUTH with some scrap black yarn. Embroider the CHEEK BLUSHING with some scrap pink yarn. EYES (green and white yarn; make two) 1) start working with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) switch to green yarn, *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) working in BLO, sc even (18) 5-6) working in both loops now, sc even (18); place the safety eye between rounds 2/3 of the eye 7) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat (12); stuff the eye 8) dec around; F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the eye to the head. BODY (white and green yarn) 1) start working with green yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice, switch to white yarn, *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice, switch back to green yarn, *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (24) 5) keep working with green yarn, *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch to white yarn, 2 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 sc with white and 1 sc with green yarn in the next st, *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (30) 6) keep working with green yarn, *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch to white yarn, 3 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, switch back to green yarn, 1 inc, *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (36) 7) keep working with green yarn, 13 sc, switch to white yarn, 9 sc, switch back to green yarn, 14 sc (36) 8-12) repeat round #7 (36); start stuffing the body 13) keep working with green yarn, *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch to white yarn, 3 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, switch back to green yarn, 1 dec, *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (30) 14) keep working with green yarn, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice, 1 sc, switch to white yarn, 2 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, switch back to green yarn, 1 dec, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (24) 15) keep working with green yarn, *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. Stuff the body firmly. ARMS (green yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-7) sc even (8) 8) sc even (8) 9) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 10) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body Stuff the arm very lightly. LEGS (green yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4-8) sc even (18) 9) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (12) 10) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (8) 11) 2 sc, 4 sc inc, 2 sc (12) 12) 1 sc, 5 sc inc, 6 sc (17) 13) sl st around (17); F/O and hide the yarn. Do not stuff the leg. Flatten the part of the leg between rounds 1-10 and sew it to the side of the body. I can't wait to see your version of my BABY FROG! 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!

Teach your kids to save the BEES! Connecting with nature is a fundamental step for kids to get to know, respect and care for the environment. Outdoor activities or simply a walk in your neighborhood park are a great way for the kids to experience nature. They'll be able to see different species of animals and plants and learn to appreciate biodiversity. We should not forget to teach the kids the importance of the bees in our world and the key role they play in every aspect of the ecosystem! It's important that future generations learn how to help the bees to survive. Today's free project is a sweet crochet Bee called MYA! Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie (Lace 4) in Black, Yellow, White, Pink OTHER MATERIALS: 10mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes; Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: 3.5 mm hook. 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 (join with a sl st and ch 1 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 (yellow 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) 6-7) sc even (40) 8) *4 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9-11) sc even (48) 12) *5 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (56) 13-15) sc even (56); insert the safety eyes between rnd #10 and rnd #11, 9 stitches apart 16) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (48) 17) *4 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (40) 18) sc even (40); start stuffing the head 19) *3 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (32) 20) *2 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (24) 21) *1 sc, dec*, repeat ** around (16); F/O and close the hole Finish stuffing the head firmly. Embroider the MOUTH and the EYEBROWS with some scrap black yarn. CHEEKS (pink yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the piece onto the head. ANTENNAS (black yarn; make two) Crochet 10 ch, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 8 sl st (9); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the antenna on top of the head, between rnd # 2 and rnd #3. BODY (black and yellow yarn) 1)start working with black yarn, 4 sc in magic ring (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat twice (6) 3) sc even (6) 4) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat twice (8) 5) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat around (12) 6) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat twice (18) 7) sc even (18) 8) switch to yellow yarn, *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat around (24) 9) sc even (24) 10) switch back to black yarn, *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat around (30) 11-12) sc even (30) 13) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (30) 14-15) sc even (30); start stuffing the body 16) switch to black yarn, *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat around (24) 17) sc even (24) 18) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat around (16) 19) switch to yellow yarn, sc even (16); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly. WINGS (white yarn, make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4-6) sc even (18) 7) *7 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (16) 8) *6 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (14) 9) *5 sc, dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 10) flatten the wing and crochet through both layers, 6 sc (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wing to the side of the body (between rnd #13 and rnd #18). I can't wait to see your version of my MYA The Bee! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

With love and patience, nothing is impossible!! Spiky cacti and balloons usually are not meant for each others...but when they are made of yarn everything is possible! My dear friends, today I'm going to share a new fun project for those who love to crochet succulents as much as I do! This cute little cactus holding a pink balloon is part of a mini crochet Cacti Collection. You can find the easy to follow crochet instructions on my Etsy page or by clicking on the images below. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Green, Black, White and Pink 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), 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). LEGS AND BODY (green yarn) Make two: 1) 7 sc in a mr (7) 2) inc around (14) 3-5) sc even (14); 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: 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 the stitch between the two legs, keep working on the other leg, 14 sc, 1 hdc in the stitch between the two legs (30) 7-12) sc even (30); keep stuffing the body 13) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (36) 14-17) sc even (36) 18) *8 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** four times (40) 19) sc even (40) 20) *9 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** four times (44) 21) sc even (44) 22) *10 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** four times (48) 23-24) sc even (48) 25) *4 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (40) 26) sc even (40) 27) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (32) 28) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (24) 29) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (18) 30) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the body 31) dec around (6); F/O and close the hole. Embroider short straight lines with some black yarn to create the SPINES. Embroider the EYES and the MOUTH with some black yarn. ARMS (green yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (9) 3) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (12) 4-5) sc even (12) 6) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (9) 7) sc even (9) 8) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (6) 9) flatten the arm and crochet through both layers now, 3 sc (3); ch1 and turn 10) 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body. BALLOON (pink yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) sc even (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6-9) sc even (30) 10) *3 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (24) 11) sc even (24) 12) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (18); stuff the balloon firmly 13) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (12) 14) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (8) 15) *2 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (6) 16) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and insert the yarn inside the body and then pull it out from the skirt to create the cord. Cut the desire length. Embroider the LIGHT REFLECTION with some white yarn. Place the BALLOON between the arms and using a long string of green yarn sew it to the arms so it stays in place. Embroider little FLOWERS and the CHEEKS with some pink yarn. Make few knots around the cactus’ body with pink yarn to create the BUDS. I can't wait to see your version of my CACTUS WITH BALLOON! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Since I was a kid I've always enjoyed hands-on activities... from drawing to salt dough crafting, from jewelry making to painting! Later on in my life I discovered the amazing world of crochet and amigurumi and that stole my heart! Not everyone knows though that I'm also a photography lover. I always long for vacation to finally take my camera out from the closet! I am always looking for the perfect spot and perfect light to take pictures of landscapes, people, buildings... Anything is worth a picture if you can find the beauty inside and around it! Today I'd like to share a super fun project with you all...a cute crochet Photo Camera! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. The formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures! Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Lilac, Purple, Black and White 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), 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). BODY CAMERA (lilac and purple yarn) 1) start working with lilac yarn, 17 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 14 sc, 4 sc in the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 14 sc, 1 inc in the last st (36) 2) *1 inc, 16 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (40) 3) *1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (44); do not ch1 4) 40 sl st (40); ch1 and turn 5) now work in the opposite direction, 44 sc (44) 6-9) sc even (44) 10) switch to purple yarn, 44 sc (44) 11-13) sc even (44) 14) switch back to lilac yarn, sc even (44) 15-18) sc even (44); F/O and hide the yarn. Stuff the body of the camera. Create the top part of the camera: 1) start working with lilac yarn, 17 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 14 sc, 4 sc in the last ch, keep working on the other side of the foundation chain, 14 sc, 1 inc in the last st (36) 2) *1 inc, 16 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (40) 3) *1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (44); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the top of the camera to the body. Keep stuffing firmly as you sew the two pieces together. LENS (black, purple and white yarn) 1) start working with black yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** three times, 1 sc, 1 sc with black yarn and 1 sc with white yarn in the next st, keep working with white yarn, 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, 1 sc with white and 1 sc with black in the next st (18) 4) working with black yarn only, *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) switch to lilac yarn, *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (30); do not ch 1 6) 30 sl st (30); ch1 and turn 7) now work in the opposite direction, 30 sc (30) 8) sc even (30); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the lens to the body of the camera. Stuff as you sew it. SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (purple and lilac yarn) 1) start working with purple yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) working in BLO, sc even (8) 3) working in both loops now, switch to lilac yarn, sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the button to the top part of the camera. Stuff it as you sew it. Embroider a line above the lens using white yarn, using the chain stitch technique. Embroider a rectangle with black yarn on the back of the camera, using the chain stitch technique. Fill the space inside the black rectangle, embroidering a short white line. WRIST STRAP (purple yarn) 1) work 35 ch very tightly (35); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wrist strap on the side of the camera. I can't wait to see your version of my PHOTO CAMERA! 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!

Summertime here in Michigan has finally started and all I feel like doing is enjoying the sun on my deck while sipping a cold drink and working on a colorful crochet project! I bet I'm not the only one! Usually, I cannot wait for the first days of nice weather to arrive to finally spruce up my deck! I love giving my outdoor space a fresh and vibrant look by adding beautiful flowers and plants, decorating the furniture with colorful pillows...anything that can brighten up my favorite "room" for the most awaited season of the year! The free pattern for this week is thought to bring an extra splash of color and fun to your outside table: 4 cute FRUIT CROCHET COASTERS! Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Dark Yellow, Light Yellow, Hot Pink, Dark Green, Light Green, Brown, White and Black HOOK SIZES: E/3,50 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in continuous rounds. 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). WATERMELON COASTER (hot pink, white, light green and black yarn) 1) start working with hot pink yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8) switch to white yarn, *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9) switch to light green yarn, sc even (48) 10) 48 sl st (48); F/O and hide the yarn. Embroider the watermelon seeds with some scrap black yarn. LIME COASTER (light and dark green, and white yarn) 1) start working with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) switch to light green yarn, 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) switch to white yarn, *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9) switch to dark green yarn, sc even (48) 10) 48 sl st (48); F/O and hide the yarn. Embroider the lime walls (between rounds 2-7) with white yarn. KIWI COASTER (white, light green, brown and black yarn) 1) start working with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) switch to light green yarn, *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) switch to brown yarn, sc even (48) 10) 48 sl st (48); F/O and hide the yarn. Embroider the seeds (between rounds 3-4) with black yarn and 6 white lines (between rounds 3-5) as shown in the pictures. LEMON COASTER (light and dark yellow, and white yarn) 1) start working with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) switch to light lemon yarn, 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) switch to white yarn, *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9) switch to dark yellow yarn, sc even (48) 10) 48 sl st (48); F/O and hide the yarn. Embroider the lemon walls (between rounds 2-7) with white yarn. I can't wait to see your version of my FRUIT COASTERS! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

There are so many reasons to love penguins! First of all they are so cute, especially baby penguins…they have this fun way to walk that makes them look a bit clumsy… when they find their mate they stay together for all their life… they love to cuddle… It's impossible not to love penguins! Today I want to share with you all a very fun and quick crochet project: a Baby Penguin amigurumi doll. The finished doll is approximately 4 inches tall and it can work perfectly as a crib mobile attachment! Wouldn’t be adorable a baby penguins mobile for your little one?! If you'd love to create a bigger penguin instead, just use a bigger size hook and a chunkier yarn! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern on Etsy HERE. The formatted PDF includes the step-by-step pictures! Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Black, Gray, White, Pink and Yellow 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 (black, white and gray yarn) 1) start working with black yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (40) 6-8) sc even (40) 9) *4 sc, 1 sc inc *, repeat ** around (48) 10) 17 sc with black yarn, 4 sc with white yarn, 6 sc with black yarn, 4 sc with white yarn, 17 sc with black yarn (48) 11) 16 sc with black yarn, 6 sc with white yarn, 4 sc with black yarn, 6 sc with white yarn, 16 sc with black yarn (48) 12) 15 sc with black yarn, 8 sc with white yarn, 2 sc with black yarn, 8 sc with white yarn, 15 sc with black yarn (48) 13) 15 sc with black yarn, 8 sc with white yarn, 2 sc with black yarn, 8 sc with white yarn, 15 sc with black yarn (48) 14) 15 sc with black yarn, 18 sc with white yarn, 15 sc with black yarn (48) 15-16) 15 sc with black yarn, 18 sc with white yarn, 15 sc with black yarn (48) 17) keep working with black yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice, 3 sc, switch to white yarn, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice, 3 sc, switch back to black yarn, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (40); start stuffing the head 18) keep working with black yarn, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice, 3 sc, switch to white yarn, 1 sc dec, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice, 3 sc, switch back to black yarn, 1 sc dec, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (32): insert plastic safety eyes between rounds # 13-14 19) switch to gray yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 20-25) sc even (40); keep stuffing the doll as you go 26) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 27) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 28) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the doll 29) sc dec around (8); F/O and close the hole BEAK (yellow yarn) 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 attach the beak to the penguin’s head. CHEEKS (pink yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the cheeks to the penguin’s head. WINGS (gray 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 wing to the side of the body. Do not stuff the wing, flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds #19-22. FEET (black yarn; make two) 1) 4 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc, 2 sc inc in the last ch, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 1 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (10) 2) sc even (10) 5) flatten the feet and work through both layers now, 5 sc (5); ch1 and turn 6) 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec (3); F/O and close the hole; leave a long tail of yarn to attach the feet to the bottom of the body. TAIL (gray yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10); 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. I can't wait to see your version of my BABY PENGUIN! 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!

July is here and that means it's time to start preparing for Christmas!! Some of you may think I'm a bit early, but probably it's because you haven't heard of Christmas in July yet! During this time of the year some people (in the Northern hemisphere) throw parties that are similar to Christmas celebrations, in order to bring the festive atmosphere. ...and when it comes to prepare for Christmas, my fellow crocheters, we cannot help but working hard with our hooks and yarn, am I right?! So here's a cute FREE amigurumi project for you...a sweet Christmas Bunny! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in White, Gray and Red OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 6mm 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) 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) 4-5) sc even (24) 6) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 7) sc even (32) 8) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 9-11) sc even (40); insert eyes between rounds #6-7, 6 stitches apart 12) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 13) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); start stuffing 14) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and cut the yarn. Finish stuffing the head firmly. Apply some blush to the CHEEKS with a small make-up brush. Embroider the NOSE and the MOUTH LINE with gray yarn. EARS (white yarn; make two) 1) 7 sc (7) 2) sc inc around (14) 3-4) sc even (14) 5) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) sc even (12) 7) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 8) sc even (10) 9) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 10) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 11) sc even (6) 12) flatten the ear and crochet through both layers now, 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the ear to the head (between rounds #3-4). LEGS AND BODY (white yarn) Make two: 1) 10 sc in a mr (10) 2-4) sc even (10); F/O, hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 5 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 5) 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 one of the 5 stitches in between the two legs, keep working on the other leg, 10 sc, 1 hdc in each one of the 5 stitches in between the two legs (30) 6-10) sc even (30); keep stuffing as you go 11) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 12-14) sc even (24) 15) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 16-17) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly. Embroider the BELLY BUTTON with some gray yarn. ARMS (white yarn; make two) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-4) sc even (8) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 6) sc even (6) 7) flatten the arm and crochet through both layers, 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the body (between rounds # 14-15). Stuff the arm lightly before attaching it. TAIL (white yarn) 1) 5 sc in a mr (5) 2) sc inc around (10) 3) sc even (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the body. Stuff the tail before attaching it. SCARF (red yarn; ch1 and turn at the end of each row) 1) 51 ch, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 49 sc (50); ch1 and turn 2) sc even (50); ch1 and turn 3) sc even (50); F/O and hide the yarn. Wrap the scarf around the bunny's neck. I can't wait to see your version of my CHRISTMAS 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!

Alligators can be friendly and sweet..when made of yarn!! My husband and I had a very close encounter with an alligator during one of our stays in Florida few years ago...and I still get goose bumps thinking about it! I remember that we pulled over to the side of the street to get something from the trunk and while outside we noticed two dark eyes staring at us...a big alligator only few feet away! We jumped back in the car and before we left we took a picture of this guy!!! Have you ever been face to face with an alligator? ...well, today, believe it or not, you'll be learning how to crochet one! Head and body of the alligator are worked in one piece, and a nice serie of bobble stitches creates the dorsal scales. It is a very easy and quick project...just make sure you check the instructions below to learn how to crochet the Bobble Stitch! ***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 Green, Black and Pink 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), double crochet (dc), bobble stitch (bo), 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. - The Bobble Stitch is a group of 7 dc. Work each stitch to the last loop, but leave the last loop on the hook while you are working the rest of the stitches in the bobble. Then yarn over and draw a loop through all the loops on the hook to complete the stitch. 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). WORK EACH BOBBLE STITCH IN LINE WITH THE PREVIOUS ONE, ADJUSTING THE NUMBER OF SC BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOBBLE, IN ORDER TO CREATE STRAIGHT DORSAL SCALES. HEAD and 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) 6-13) sc even (30) 14) 14 sc, 1 bo, 15 sc (30) 15-16) sc even (30) 17-28) repeat rounds #14-15-16 (30) 29) repeat round #14 (30); start stuffing the body 30) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 31) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 32) 10 sc, 1 bo, 7 sc (18) 33-34) sc even (18) 35) 10 sc, 1 bo, 7 sc (18) 36) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 37) sc even (12) 38) 7 sc, 1 bo, 4 sc (12) 39-40) sc even (12); finish stuffing 41) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) 42) sc even (8); F/O and close the hole Embroider the EYES and the MOUTH with black yarn. CHEEKS (pink yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the cheek to the edge of the mouth. FEET (green yarn; make four) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2-3) sc even (8); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the feet to the side of the body. Stuff the foot lightly. I can't wait to see your version of my ALLIGATOR! 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!

"Be content, but never stop improving yourself!" I love this quote and I think it especially applies to the creative process of designing and creating amigurumis. I've started crocheting more than five years ago and when I look at my first works I realize my crochet skills and patterns have improved over time. My amigurumis have become more defined, colorful and creative. What I enjoy the most is playing with yarn and colors and designing cute color palettes for my amis! Even though my first dolls aren’t quite as good as my new designs, I am emotionally attached to all of them! I still love the old characters and every once in a while I rework the patterns to make them nicer and closer to my current crochet style. This is exactly what I've done with my Bella the Lovely Cow! Do you remember my original design? It has some flaws, the shapes are simple, the stitches are not nice and tight ...well you can tell there is some room for improvement! So I rewrote the design, trying to give the doll more character...and I used a smooth and silky yarn, which creates a great stitch definition! I'm very happy on how Bella turned out! What do YOU think? ***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 White, Pink, Brown and Yellow OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling HOOK SIZES: E/3,50 mm; 2,75 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), back loop only (BLO), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (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). HEAD (white yarn; 3,5 mm hook) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) inc around (16) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 6-7) 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 (56) 13) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (64) 14-15) sc even (64); start filling the head and keep doing it as you go 16) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (56) 17) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 18) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 19) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 20) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24); finish stuffing the head 21) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); F/O and hide the yarn Embroider the EYES and the EYELASHES with black yarn as shown in the picture. MUZZLE (pink and white yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 1) with pink yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *2 sc, [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in the same st]*, repeat ** 4 times (20) 4) *3 sc, [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in the same st]*, repeat ** 4 times (28) 5) working in BLO only, sc even (28) 6) switch to white yarn, sc even (28); F/O and leave a long tail to sew the muzzle to the head. Stuff the muzzle as you sew it. Embroider the NOSE with black yarn as shown in the picture. EARS (white yarn; 3,5 mm hook; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) sc dec around (6) 7) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn; flatten the ear and sew it to the top side of the head. HORNS (brown yarn; 2,75 mm hook; make two) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) sc even (6) 5) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8); stuff the horn lightly F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the horn to the head. LEGS AND BODY (brown and white yarn; 3,50 mm hook) Make two: 1) starting off with brown yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3-9) switch to white yarn, sc even (10); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 5 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 10) join the yarn with a sl st to the first leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 9 sc, 1 hdc in each one stitch between the legs, keep working on the other leg, 10 sc, 1 hdc in each one stitch between the legs (30) 11-12) sc even (30) 13) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 14-21) sc even (36) 22) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (30) 23) sc even (30) 24) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 25) sc even (24) 26) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 27) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the body to the head. Finish stuffing the body firmly. ARMS (brown and white yarn; 3,50 mm hook; make two) 1) starting with brown yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) switch to white yarn, sc even (8) 4-8) sc even (8); stuff the arm lightly 9) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6) 10) flatten the arm and work 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. UDDER (pink yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 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); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the udder to the belly. TEATS (pink yarn; 2,75 mm hook; make 4) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the teat onto the udder. COWBELL (yellow yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) *3 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the bell to the collar. COLLAR (brown yarn; 2,75 mm hook) 1) 40 ch, 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 38 sl st (39) Wrap the collar around the cow’s neck and secure it with some thread. Attach the flattened cowbell to the collar with the yellow yarn tail. TAIL (black yarn; 3,5 mm hook) 1) 5 ch (5); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the tail to the back of the doll. Open up the yarn strings at the end of the tail. I can't wait to see your version of my BELLA the COW! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Who hasn’t dreamed of diving into Caribbean Seas once in his/her life? I surely have imagined myself swimming among colorful fishes into the clear turquoise waters of Coral Reefs, and being face to face with amazing sea creatures... I'm sure I'll make this dream come true sometime in the future, but in the meanwhile, why not surround myself with beautiful and equally colorful crocheted fishes?! Today I'd like to share with you all the pattern of this easy and fun little striped fish! If you are in the mood of making a few of these fishes, they could be the perfect attachment for a lovely crib mobile! ***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 Pink, White, Yellow, Blue and Orange OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 9 mm Plastic Safety Eyes (2) 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), 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). CAUDAL FINS and BODY (pink, white, yellow, blue and orange yarn) Make two: 1) start working with pink yarn, 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) 5-6) sc even (8) 7) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); 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, 5 sc, keep crocheting on the 2nd fin, 6 sc (12) 9) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10) 10) switch to white yarn, 4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 11) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 12) switch to blue yarn, *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 13) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 14) switch to white yarn, *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 15) sc even (36) 16) switch to yellow yarn, *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 17) switch to white yarn, *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 18) switch to pink yarn, sc even (48) 19) *23 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (50) 20) switch to white yarn, 1 sc inc, 23 sc, 2 sc inc, 23 sc, 1 sc inc (54) 21) sc even (54); start stuffing the doll 22) switch to yellow yarn, *26 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (56) 23) switch to white yarn, sc even (56) 24) sc even (56) 25) switch to blue yarn, sc even (56) 26) switch to white yarn, sc even (56) 27) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (48) 28) switch to orange yarn, sc even (48) 29) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40) 30-32) sc even (40) 33) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 34) *14 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (30); insert safety eyes between rounds #31-32 35) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 36) *10 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (22) 37) *9 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (20) 38) *8 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (18) 39) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12) 40) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (10); finish stuffing 41) sc dec around (5); F/O and hide the yarn PECTORAL FIN (pink 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) 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 for sewing the fin between rounds 19/25 of the body. DORSAL FIN (pink 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) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn for sewing the fin between rounds 19/25 of the body. I can't wait to see your version of my STRIPED FISH! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my crafty friends! Here I am with a new adorable amigurumi project that I hope you'll like it...Sunny the Fox! I particularly enjoyed designing this little fox. The shape of the doll is very simple but I played with the seamlessly color change to create the fox face...how cute is that? Have you noticed that the short tail has been attached to the side of the leg instead of the back?...I though this was a nice way to keep the stuffed doll simple, fun and slim! The finished item is about 5" tall... so it could also work as a perfect crib mobile attachment. ***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 Orange, White and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Two 6mm 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). 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 (orange and white yarn) Make two: 1) start working with orange 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) *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 in between the two legs, keep working on the second leg, 14 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two legs (40) 7) 7 sc with orange yarn, 21 sc with white yarn, 12 sc with orange yarn (40); keep stuffing the body 8-15) repeat round #7 (40) 16) 8 sc with orange yarn, 21 sc with white yarn, 11 sc with orange yarn (40) 17-18) repeat round #16 19) 8 sc with orange yarn, 10 sc with white yarn, 2 sc with orange yarn, 9 sc with white, 11 sc with orange yarn (40) 20) 8 sc with orange yarn, 9 sc with white yarn, 4 sc with orange yarn, 8 sc with white, 11 sc with orange yarn (40); keep stuffing the doll 21) 8 sc with orange yarn, 8 sc with white yarn, 6 sc with orange yarn, 7 sc with white, 11 sc with orange yarn (40) 22) working with orange yarn only, sc even (40) 23-24) sc even (40) 25) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (32) 26) *14 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (30) 27) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (20) Insert eyes between rounds # 23-24, 8 stitches apart 28) sc dec around (10); finish stuffing 29) sc around (5); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the NOSE and the EYEBROWS with black yarn. EARS (orange yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (10) 5) *5 sc, dec*, 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 in between rounds #23-27 of the head. ARMS (orange 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 (white and orange yarn) 1) starting off with white yarn, 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) *4 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 6) *2 sc, 1 inc*, repeat ** around (18) 7) switch to orange yarn, sc even (18) 8) sc even (18) 9) *1 sc, 1 dec*, repeat ** around (12); F/O and leave string of yarn to sew the tail to the right leg as shown in the picture. Stuff the tail before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my SUNNY the FOX! 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 know a kid fascinated by monsters this spooky little one will be a great addition to his or her toy box! Two long tentacles with eyes on their tips and a big long mouth make it looks a bit funny, don't you think?! It's such an easy and quick crochet project that you'll want to make more than just one little monster! Use different colors, yarn and hook sizes to create an army of spooky monsters! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of the 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 Red and White OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling, Two 10 mm Black Plastic Safety Eyes, White Felt HOOK SIZES: E/3.50 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 rows (join with 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). EYES AND BODY (red yarn; 3.5 mm hook) Long eye: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3-6) sc even (16) Cut a round piece of felt and create a hole in it with your scissors, then insert the safety eye between rounds #3-4. Glue down the felt to the crocheted eye. 7) sc dec around (8) 8-17) sc even (8); F/O, cut and hide the yarn; stuff the eye Short eye: 1) 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3-6) sc even (16) Cut a round piece of felt and create a hole in it with your scissors, then insert the safety eye between rounds #3-4. Glue down the felt to the crocheted eye. 7) sc dec around (8) 8-13) sc even (8); F/O, cut and hide the yarn; stuff the eye Merge the two eyes together: Place the eyes side by side. Secure the position inserting a stich marker into the side stitches. 1) facing the back of the eyes, join the yarn into the right marked stitch with a sl st (short eye), then join the left marked stitch with a sl st (long eye), ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet 7 sc, keep working on the short eye, crochet 8 sc, close the round (16) Make sure, once joined together, the eyes are pointing to the same direction 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24); keep stuffing as you go 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 4-5) sc even (32) 6) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (40) 7) sc even (40) 8) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9) 16 sc, 19 sc in BLO, working in both loops now, 13 sc (48) 10-17) sc even (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); keep stuffing 21) working in BLO, *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 22) working in both loops now, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18) 23) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); finish stuffing the doll firmly 24) sc dec around (6); F/O and cut the yarn. TEETH (white yarn; 2.75 mm hook) 1) join the white yarn in the first FLO of round #8, work 1 sl st, *1 sc and 1 hdc in the next st, 1 ch, 1 hdc and 1 sc in the next st*, repeat ** 6 times (6 teeth); F/O and hide the yarn ARMS (red yarn; 3.5 mm hook; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-9) sc even (6) 10) flatten the arm and work through both layers now, 3 sc (3) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm between rounds #9-10 of the body. LEGS (red yarn; 3.5 mm hook; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3-4) sc even (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg underneath the body. Stuff the leg as you sew it. I can't wait to see your version of my LITTLE MONSTER! 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!

September has finally started and it's now time to start planning for the spookiest event of the year...HALLOWEEN! I thought of coming in your help by designing one of the most classic Halloween icons ...Frankenstein... This project is also a tribute to one of my favorite movies of all time... Young Frankenstein! The nice thing about creating this Creature is that you won't need anything else other than just a crochet hook and some yarn! The finished doll is about 6.5" tall. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with the step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner/ Intermediate YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Black, Green, Purple, Grey and Red OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; 6 mm Plastic Safety Eyes (2) HOOK SIZES: E/3.50 mm; 2.75 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). HEAD (black and green yarn; 3.5 mm hook) 1) starting off with black yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (24) 5) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7) *5 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (42) 8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9) sc even (48) 10) *2 sc with black yarn, 2 sc with green yarn*, repeat ** 6 times, switch to black, work 24 sc (48) 11) 1 sc with black yarn, 4 sc with green yarn, [*1 sc with black yarn, 3 sc with green yarn*, repeat ** 4 times], 1 sc with black yarn, 4 sc with green yarn, 22 sc with black yarn (48) 12) working with green yarn only, 48 sc (48) 13-19) sc even (48) Place eyes between rounds #14-15; the 1st eye between stitches #7-8, the 2nd one between stitches #20-21. 20) *4 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (40); start stuffing the head 21) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 22) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 23) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); finish stuffing 24) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); F/O and cut the yarn Embroider SCARS and EYEBROWS with black yarn. Embroider the MOUTH with red yarn (between rounds #18-19). Embroider the NOSE with green yarn (between rounds #15-16). SCREWS (grey yarn; make two; 2.75 mm hook) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12); do not ch1 3) 12 sl st (12); ch1 and turn 4) 12 sc (12) 5) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8) F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the screw to the side of the head. LEGS AND BODY (black, grey, purple and green yarn; 3.5 mm hook) Make two: 1) starting off with black yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 3) sc even (10) 4) switch to grey yarn, sc even (10) 5-8) sc even (10); F/O and 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: 9) join the yarn to the 2nd leg with a sl st, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 9 sc, 1 hdc in each st between the two legs, keep working on the other leg, 10 sc, 1 sc in each st between the two legs (24) 10-11) sc even (24) 12) switch to purple yarn, sc even (24) 13-17) sc even (24) 18) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (18); keep stuffing the body 19) working in FLO, sc even (18); F/O the purple yarn 20) join the green yarn in the BLO of the first st of round 19, sc even (18) 21) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (12); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the body to the head. Finish stuffing before attaching the body to the head. ARMS (green and purple yarn; make two; 3.5 mm hook) 1) starting off with green yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) switch to purple yarn, sc even (8) 5-8) sc even (8) 9) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); stuff the arm lightly 10) flatten the arm and crochet through both layers, 3 sc (3); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body. I can't wait to see your version of my FRANKENSTEIN JR! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Fall is quickly approaching and I couldn’t be more excited. I love feeling the crisp air in the morning, watching the trees changing colors, cozying up near a fire pit at night...there are so many things to love about Fall! But nothing says Fall as seeing pumpkins popping up everywhere! Either real or made of wood, plastic, fabric or yarn, pumpkins are the perfect decor for this time of the year. I couldn’t help but designing my own crochet pumpkins to share with you all! Three adorable pumpkins made with a medium weight yarn in three beautiful fall colors: rust, mustard and off white. Each pumpkin has a different design...you'll find a big ribbed pumpkin, a butternut squash and a little bumped white pumpkin. What's your favorite? ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of these patterns with many step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here are the FREE patterns! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Rust, Mustard, Off White and Brown 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), puff stitch (puff st), 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). BIG RIBBED PUMPKIN PUMPKIN (rust yarn; work in row, turn at the end of each row) 1) 23 ch, 1 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, 20 (21); ch 1 2) working in BLO, 21 sc (21); ch 2 3) working in BLO, 21 dc (21); ch 1 4) working in BLO, 21 sc (21); ch 2 5-28) repeat rows #3-4 (21); F/O and leave a very long tail of yarn. You can decide which face of the crochet panel you want to display, then fold the piece in half (facing the exterior side) and start sewing the first row to the last one. Once you have joined the two sides together, use the extra tail of yarn to close the bottom of the pumpkin. Insert the needle up in one stitch and then down in the next one, all the way around. Pull the yarn tight to close the hole. Stuff the pumpkin and repeat the same process to close the upper side. F/O, cut and hide the yarn. STEM (brown yarn) 1) 8 sc in a mr (8); do not ch 1 2) 8 sl st (8); ch 1 and turn 3-4) 8 sc (8) 5) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin. Stuff the stem before attaching it. BUTTERNUT SQUASH I added few puff stitches randomly to give some texture to the pumpkin. To do so just work a puff stitch instead of a single crochet, wherever you’d like! Puff Stitch: instead of working 5 entire stitches, you draw up a loop and yarn over 5 times through the base stitch, and keep all the loops on the hook. Make a yarn over and draw up through all the loops on the hook to complete the puff stitch. PUMPKIN (mustard 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) 6-13) sc even (40) 14) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (32) 15) sc even (32); start stuffing the pumpkin 16) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 17-19) sc even (24) 20) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 21-22) sc even (32) 23) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 24) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing 25) dec around (8); F/O, close the hole and hide the yarn STEM (brown yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6); do not ch 1 2) 6 sl st (6); turn 3) 6 sc (6) 4) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin. Stuff the stem before attaching it. SMALL BUMPED PUMPKIN PUMPKIN (off 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) 6-14) sc even (40) 15) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (32) 16) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 17) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); stuff the pumpkin 18) dec around (8) F/O and leave a very long tail of yarn to create the bumps on the pumpkin. Insert the needle up through the center and pull it out on the other side, wrap it around the pumpkin back to the bottom, stick the needle back up through the center and pull it tight so that it squeezes the pumpkin. Continue wrapping it around so that you end up with 6 bumps. STEM (brown yarn) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6); do not ch 1 2) 6 sl st (6); turn 3) 6 sc (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to attach the stem to the top of the pumpkin. Stuff the stem before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my PUMPKIN TRIO! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hi my fellow crocheters! I hope your week has started well...but if you needed an extra help to get in the right mood I'm here with a cute little gift for you: an adorable amigurumi Bear free crochet pattern! I enjoy designing cute little friends for babies, and bears are definitely my favorite subject! I love imagining little kids engaging and playing with them and being comforted by their softness. Today's free crochet project requires basic stitches knowledge and a bit of extra embroidery skills to create the cute bear's nose. The finished bear is approximately 5.5" 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 Spice, 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), 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). LEGS AND BODY (spice and pink yarn) Make two: 1) start working with spice yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3-6) 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 8 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 7 sc, work 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two legs, keep working on the second leg, 8 sc, work 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two legs (32) 8-11) sc even (32); keep stuffing the body 12) 11 sc, switch to pink yarn, 4 sc, switch back to spice yarn, 17 sc (32) 13) repeat round #12 (32) 14) keep working with spice yarn, 10 sc, switch to pink yarn, 6 sc, switch back to spice yarn, 16 sc (32) 15-16) repeat round #14 (32) 17) keep working with spice yarn, 9 sc, switch to pink yarn, 8 sc, switch back to spice yarn, 15 sc (32) 18) repeat round #17 (32) 19-22) keep working with spice yarn, sc even (32) 23) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 24) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the bear 25) sc dec around (8); F/O, close the hole, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the NOSE and the EYES with black yarn. EARS (spice yarn; make two) Big ear: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (16) 4) sc even (16) 5) sc dec around (8); 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 in between rounds #23-25 of the body. Small ear: 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3-4) sc even (12) 5) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); 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 in between rounds #23-25 of the body. ARMS (spice yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-5) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body between rounds # 11-12. Stuff the arm lightly before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my LITTLE 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!

Imagination is a fundamental aspect of the amigurumi designing process. But translating one image into an amigurumi is a bit magical, don't you agree? I always picture my hook as a little wand I do magic with! It usually takes me some time imagining a new design. I like to find inspiration anywhere, from pictures, illustrations or objects. Then, once the idea is there it is time for sketching and trying out the pattern! Only few amigurumis though come out the way I picture them in my mind. ...and this Pinky Bird is definitely one of them! How cute is that? The simple and yet one of a kind shape, plus the soft and pastel shade of pink make this little bird an adorable stuffed friend for kids of all ages! ***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, Yellow 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), 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). FEATHERS AND BODY (pink and yellow yarn) Short feather: 1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 3-5) sc even (12); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the feather Medium feather: 1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 3-7) sc even (12); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the feather Long feather: 1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 3-10) sc even (12) Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the Long Feather Merge the three feathers together: 11) join the yarn with a sl st to the medium feather, ch1 and work 1 sc in the same st, crochet 5 sc, then keep working on the small feather, 12 sc, back to the medium feather, 6 sc and then keep working on the long feather, 12 sc (36) 12-27) sc even (36); keep stuffing the body as you go 28) 11 sc, 4 sc dec, 17 sc (32) 29) 11 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 16 sc (30) 30) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (24) 31) switch to yellow, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (18) 32) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (16) 33) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (14) 34) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (12) 35) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (8); finish stuffing the body 36) sc dec around (4); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the EYE with black yarn. LEGS (yellow yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-5) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg. Stuff the legs before attaching them between rounds #17-19 and rounds #21-23 I can't wait to see your version of my PINKY BIRD! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Despite his large, massive body, the long and sharp horns, this Yeti is anything but scary! His smile is contagious and his long arms are made for big and long hugs! He's a shy creature, not easy to spot...but once he gets to know you, he'll show you his friendly and funny side! ...so what are you waiting for? Grab your hook and make yourself a cute Yeti friend! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! The finished doll is approximately 6" tall. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Light Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 3) in White, Light Blue 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), 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). LEGS AND BODY (white and light blue yarn) Make two: 1) start working with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3-6) sc even (16); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 5 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 15 sc, work 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two legs, keep working on the second leg, 16 sc, work 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two legs (42) 8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9-10) sc even (42); keep stuffing the body 11) 18 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 7 sc, switch back to white yarn, 23 sc (48) 12) 17 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 9 sc, switch back to white yarn, 22 sc (48) 13-21) repeat round #12 (48) 22) 18 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 7 sc, switch back to white yarn, 23 sc (48) 23) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 24) sc even (42) 25) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 26) 14 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 7 sc, switch back to white yarn, 15 sc (36) 27) 13 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 9 sc, switch back to white yarn, 14 sc (36) 28) repeat round #27 (36) 29) 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 4 sc, switch to white yarn, 1 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 4 sc, switch back to white yarn, 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc (34) 30) 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 3 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 3 sc, switch to white yarn, 3 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 3 sc, switch back to white yarn, 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (32) 31) working with white yarn only, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 32) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the body 33) sc dec around (8); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH and the EYES with black yarn. HORNS (light blue yarn; make two) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) 2 sc, 1 hdc inc, 1 sc (5) 3) 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 sc (6) 4) 2 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc (6) 5) 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc, 1 sc (7); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the horn onto the head. Stuff the horn lightly before attaching it in between rounds #30-32 of the body. Cut a long piece of white yarn and wrap it around the horn. ARMS (white 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) 5-11) sc even (10) 12) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 13-16) sc even (8) 17) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body between rounds #21-22. Stuff the arm before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my YETI! 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 started off great! I just got back home from a trip to my beloved Italy, where I enjoyed some family time, good food and amazing sunny days! Now I'm back to my craft studio and I'm very excited to start working on some new crochet projects! If you've been following my blog, you will probably remember that two of my latest amigurumis were specifically designed as baby crib toys...Pinky Bird and Little Bear! Sweet shapes and lovely colors are everything you need in order to create adorable friends for the little ones. Today I'll be sharing a third design that has just the right dose of sweetness to become a perfect companion for a little baby. A cute and fun Duck that I named Squeak! The finished doll is approximately 5.5" 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 Linen, Mustard; Cotton Thread (Lace 0) in 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), 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). FEET AND BODY (mustard and linen yarn) Make two: 1) start working with mustard yarn, 5 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 2 sc inc in the last st, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 2 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (12) 2-3) sc even (12) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and hide the yarn, do not stuff the foot Switch color in the last sc of round #4 of the 2nd foot, then CH 7. Merge the two feet together: 5) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st foot, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 7 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two feet, keep working on the second foot, 8 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two feet (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7-26) sc even (36); start stuffing 27) 4 sc, 3 sc dec, 13 sc, 3 sc dec, 7 sc (30) 28) 2 sc, 3 sc dec, 11 sc, 3 sc dec, 5 sc (24) 29) 1 sc, 3 sc dec, 7 sc, 3 sc dec, 4 sc (18) 30) 3 sc dec, 3sc, 3 sc dec, 3 sc (12); finish stuffing 31) sc dec around (6); F/O and close the hole BEAK (mustard yarn) 1) 8 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 5 sc, 2 sc inc in the last st, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 5 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (18) 2-3) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the beak. Do not stuff the beak; flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds #19-20 of the body. Embroider the MOUTH line with black yarn. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rounds #22-24, 5 stitches apart. WINGS (linen yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) fold the round in half and crochet through both layers now, 9 sc (9); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wing to the side of the body, between round #13-16. TAIL (linen 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) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (16); F/O and leave string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the duck, between rounds #6-10. Stuff the tail while attaching it. 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! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy New Year Fellas Crocheters and welcome to Elisa's Crochet! Let me introduce myself first :) I've always been a crafty person. I've always enjoyed creating things with my own hands. My brother, he's a designer, I think it runs in the family. As a matter of fact, I discovered crochet only a few years ago. Before, I enjoyed painting, photography, making jewelry, all sorts of art. While I did have fun doing these other things, nothing got me hooked like crochet (pun intended). I started crocheting around 2013. My first creations were some teddy bears that I made for my friends' kids. When I look at them now, I smile thinking of how proud I felt when I finished them. I showed them to my husband. I showed them to my family on Skype. They were all very complimentary, but what I really loved was the reaction from the kids when they received these amigurumis. I liked the idea that these toys would be part of their childhood. Back then I did not know crocheting would become such an important part of my life! Almost six years later, my passion for crochet is still growing. I can't stop thinking about new amigurumi designs, how to create amigurumis that kids will love and remember when they'll grow older. Life's a journey, and I like to think that with crochet we can help others making good memories along that journey. Over these years I've met a lot of people who, like me, love crocheting. The amigurumi designers' community has helped me improve my skills and finding inspiration for new projects. That's the reason I am starting this blog. I'm planning to use this blog to connect with other crocheters, share amigurumi patterns, experiences, ideas, and receive your feedback! Thank you and enjoy! Elisa

Big News! One of my amigurumi designs (Woody The Beaver) is included in the new Zoomigurumi book! I'm so thrilled to be part of this new edition! It includes 15 different amigurumi projects, lots of cute pictures and links to video tutorials. I can't wait to see your version of Woody! Feel free to tag me in your Woody's photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! @elisascrochet Elisa