Embrace the charm of the forest with this amigurumi fox crochet pattern! With its fluffy tail, perky ears, and mischievous expression, this design captures the playful spirit of foxes in yarn form.

Materials used are super bulky yarn in black, white, and orange shades, 4 & 5 mm crochet hooks, 8 mm safety eyes, fiberfill, scissors, embroidery thread for eyes and mouth, and a yarn needle.

This tutorial contains how to make the legs, snout, tail, head, ears, hair, and body, and instructions on how to make the tail. The result looks way more impressive than the effort it actually takes, which is always a win.

You can display it in woodland, forest, or animal-themed décor arrangements, or place it on shelves, desks, or display areas.

Materials

• 4 mm & 5 mm crochet hook
• Super bulky (6) yarn: black, white, orange colors
• Stuffing
• Darning needle
• 8 mm safety eyes
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Embroidery thread (black)

Abbreviations

The pattern is worked in continuous rounds.

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
BLO – back loops only
ch – chain
FLO – front loops only
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

Legs x4

With black yarn, use a 5 mm hook:

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: 4 sc (4)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 4: 6 sc (6)

Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving a short tail. The legs will be crocheted into the body.

Snout

With orange and white yarn (bolded), use a 4 mm crochet hook:

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: 3 sc, 3 sc (6)
Rnd 4: sc, inc, sc, sc, inc, sc (8)

Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving one orange and one white tail for sewing.

Tail

With orange yarn and white yarn (bolded), use a 5 mm hook:

Stuff very lightly!

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: 4 sc (4)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 5: 9 sc (9)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)

Color change to orange. Start stuffing very lightly (R15-19 little to no stuffing).

Rnd 8-12: 16 sc (16) (5 rounds)
Rnd 13: 5 sc, BLO: 6 sc, all loops: 5 sc (16)

Note on R13: Written instructions are for the upright curled tail. If you want to have a hanging tail, crochet just 16 sc in R13.

Rnd 14: (6 sc, dec) x 2 (14)
Rnd 15: 14 sc (14)
Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12)
Rnd 17: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rnd 19: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)

Fold in half and sc 3 through both sides.

Make sure the 3sc line up with the FL of R13, forming two parallel lines. Adjust if needed.

Fasten off, the tail will be crocheted into the body.

Head & Body

With orange yarn and white yarn (bolded), use a 5 mm hook:

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)

You will attach the legs in the next round. Crochet first through 2 layers of the leg and one layer of the body.

Crochet over the yarn tails to secure them.

Rnd 4: (inc, sc, inc, 3 sc with leg) x 4 (32)

You will attach the tail in the next round. Crochet first through the tail, then through the body.

The FLO from R13 of the tail should be facing you.

Rnd 5: 6 sc, sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, sc, 3 sc with tail, 3 sc, inc (36)
Rnd 6-9: 5 sc, 11 sc, 19 sc (36) (4 rounds)
Rnd 10: 4 sc, dec, sc, 3 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 3 (30)
Rnd 11: 6 sc, 8 sc, 16 sc (30)
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

You will attach R13 of the tail in the next round. Crochet first through the marked FLO of R13 then through the body.

Rnd 13: 18 sc, 6 sc with FLO of the tail (24)

Place 8 mm safety eyes between R11-12, about 5 sts apart.

Stuff firmly and continue as you go.

Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 16: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off leaving a long end and close the hole by threading it throught the FLO of the remaining sts. Do not cut off yet.

Forming the Tail

Use the remaining yarn end from the body.

• Bring the yarn end through the body and out at the back of the tail, centered between R9-10.
• Insert the needle back between R4-5 and bring it out between R2-3.

• Insert the needle back between R9-10. Pull tightly so the tip of the tail bends. You can also use the yarn tail to reinforce R13, where the FLO of the tail were attached to the body. Secure the end inside the body.

Sewing the Snout

Use the orange end to sew the orange sts. Use the white end to sew the white sts.

• Sew between the eyes and between R9-13.
• Sew orange part with orange yarn end between R12-13.
• Sew white part with white yarn end between R9-10.
• Secure the ends and hide them inside the body.
• Embroider the snout with black yarn between R2-3. Go a few times over 2-3 sts until you cover up the white upper part of the snout. Secure the ends and hide them inside the body.

Ears x2

With black yarn, use a 4 mm hook:

Starting from the eye, count 4 sts to the left/right and 4 rounds up. Mark those 2 points with pins.

Viven’s right ear: fox is facing you.
Viven’s left ear: fox is facing away.

Rnd 1: insert your hook in the upper marked st, pull up a loop and ch 2 (this will be your 1 st st). Continue surface crocheting 3 sc until you reach the lower pin (4)
Rnd 2: turn, 2 dec (2)
Rnd 3: turn, dec (1)

Fasten off, weave the yarn end through the outside of the ear until you reach the head. Secure both ends and hide them inside the body.

Repeat for the second ear.

Hair

With orange yarn, use a 4 mm hook:

• Pull up a loop between the ears and ch 1. Pull the chain up to create a larger loop – this will be the first hair strand. Remove your hook from the loop.
• Insert the hook into the head again, pull up another loop, and ch 1. Hold the first loop in place to keep it from changing size.

• Pull the 2nd ch loop to match the size of the 1st hair strand. Repeat until you have 4 or more hair strands.
• To finish, insert the hook into the head one more time, ch 1, and fasten off.

Embroidery

With black cotton yarn.

Embroider two lines above both eyes, starting at the top of the eye.

1st line: 2 rounds down, 2 sts to the side
2nd line: 1 round down, 1 st to the side
Embroider the mouth between R3-4 of the snout.

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A charming crochet duckling dressed in a delicate snowflake bonnet; this handmade piece captures a playful wintertime charm with a warm feel.

This pattern is made in continuous rounds; don’t slip stitch or chain when beginning a new round unless stated in the pattern. The rest of the pattern is quite simple.

This tutorial is very detailed and also has a photo tutorial; it starts with making the body, wings, beak, feet, and snowflake bonnet.

You can use it in seasonal photo styling, add to winter or holiday décor displays, or pair with other winter- inspired amigurumi designs. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays or looking for the sweetest handmade gift idea, this little duckling is guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone who sees it, because honestly, who could resist a duck in a snowflake hat?

Materials

• 4 mm and 5 mm crochet hook
• Size 6 Chenille yarn in white, light blue and orange
• 10 mm or 12 mm safety eyes
• Pink cotton yarn or powdered blush and brush (for cheeks) (optional)
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• Scissors

Abbreviatons

Mr – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dec – decrease
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase
sk – skip a stitch

Body

In white, using a 5 mm hook:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 scm 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-6: sc around (24)

The st markers on the next round mark the cheeks (where the blush will go).

Rnd 7: 7 sc, place a st marker on the last st, 2 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, place a st marker on the next st, 7 sc (28)
Rnd 8: sc around (28)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 7 (21)
Rnd 10: (sc, dec) x 7 (14)

Add safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7 with 6 visible sts between them. Stuff the head and cheeks generously.

Rnd 11-12: sc around (14)
Rnd 13: inc x 14 (28)
Rnd 14: 4 inc, 21 sc, 3 inc (35)
Rnd 15-18: sc around (35)
Rnd 19: 3 hdc inc (these should be at the center-back of the duck), 32 sc (38)
Rnd 20: sc around (38) – stuff the body generously
Rnd 21: dec x 19 (19)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec) x 6, sc (13)
Rnd 23: (1 sc, dec) x 4, sc (9)

Sl st and fasten off. Sew closed and secure.

Wings x2

In white, using a 5 mm hook:

Rnd 1: ch 7 (7)
Rnd 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 6 sc, ch 1 and turn (6)
Rnd 3: 5 sc, ch 1 and turn (5)
Rnd 4: sk 1, 4 sc, ch 1 and turn (4)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, ch 1 and turn (3)
Rnd 6: sk 1, 2 sc (2)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Align the wing to the body for sewing. The fasten off tail should be at the front of the duck body and should align with the eye placement (dashed line below). The top of the wing should start at R12 and the bottom of the wing should align with R16. Sew 2 edges to the body, leaving the scalloped edge free (sew aling the dotted line below)

Beak

In orange, using a 4 mm hook:

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: place a st marker on the last st, inc x 2, place a st marker on the next st, 4 sc (8)

Sl st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Leave unstuffed and sew the beak across R5-8 of the head. Make sure that the increases marked with a st marker are at the top of the beak.

Feet x2

In orange, using a 4 mm hook:

Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (5)
Rnd 2: inc x 5 (10)
Rnd 3: fold in half, tuck the Mr tail into the foot and work 5 sc in both loops of both sides, ch 1 and turn (5)
Rnd 4: (dc, sl st) x 2, [dc, sl st]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the base of the feet to R23 of the body. Slightly angle to feet outwards and sew along the sides (dotted line) to secure in place.

Snowflake Bonnet

In light blue, using a 4 mm hook:

Rnd 1: ch 6 in a Mr, (this counts as the first dc), work (dc, ch 3) x 4, sl st into the 3rd ch from the inital ch 6 to complete the round.

Rnd 2: in this round we will work into the ch 3, spaces only (see circles in R1). Sl st into the next ch 3 space, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 sc, ch 3, (5 sc, ch 3) x 4, sl st into the 3rd ch.

Rnd 3: in this round we will make a small bump in the middle of the dc sts and large bumps in the ch 3 spaces.
(2 sl st, ch 3, 3 sl st – this makes a small bump. You should now be in the ch 3 space. In this space we will work the large bumps: ch 3, sl st, ch 5, sl st, ch 7, sl st, ch 5, sl st, ch 3, sl st) 5 to create all the points of the snowflake.

Sl st and fasten off, leaving a long tail. The snowflake will be curled when finished. Stretch and shape it so that it becomes flat and shapely. You can also block it if you like.

Using the long fasten off tail and a tapestry needle, sew along the edge of the snowflake so the tail is at one of the 5 points. Attach another tail 2 points away. Secure and hide the Mr tail. We will use these tails to secure the bonnet to the head – tie a bow under the duck chin to secure and trim excess yarn.

Curve the bonnet around the duck head to give it some shape and keep her nice and warm.

Optional:

Use pink yarn and a tapestry needle to add blush to the duck’s cheeks, just under the eyes. Alternatively, you can use powdered blush and a small brush to apply.

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Make your books a little cuter with this adorable cat bookmark pattern! The cat’s head peeks out from the top of the book while the tail hangs down from the bottom. You don’t have to make it black or white either, choose any color you like. Although, why choose just one when you can make several?

All you need is some cotton yarn in your favorite color, a 3.5 mm crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle. Very few materials, but a lot of charm.

This bookmark is made using simple stitches like single crochet, dc, and hdc. You will crochet a few rows to shape the head and ears, then continue with the long tail. It’s beginner friendly and can easily be finished in one cozy evening.

A cat bookmark makes a perfect gift for book lovers and cat lovers alike. You can also make colorful ones for children. Once you start making them, you may end up with a whole stack of cat bookmarks before you know it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Materials

• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Cotton yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease

Head

Start by ch 9. We will work continuously around one side of the ch’s and continue to the other.

Note: what is within () goes into the same stitch.

Rnd 1: in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc, then keeping going down the chains with 6 sc, (3 sc), 6 sc, inc (18)
Rnd 2: 8 sc, inc, (hdc, dc, 2 hdc), 6 sc, (2 hdc, dc, hdc), inc, sl st, ch 4

Down from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc, hdc, dc, skip 2 stitches on the head, sl st, 2 sc, sl st, ch 4. Down from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc, hdc, dc, skip 2 stitches on the head, sl st.

Fasten off.

Body

Focus on the 4 sc in the bottom of the head. We will reinsert our yarn there.

We will now work until the end of each round, the ch 1 and turn our work.

Rnd 1-3: 4 sc (4)
Rnd 4: inc, 2 sc, inc (6)
Rnd 5-6: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 7: inc, 4 sc, inc (8)
Rnd 8-9: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 10: inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
Rnd 11-15: 10 sc (10)
Rnd 16: dec, 6 sc, dec (8)
Rnd 17: dec, 4 sc, dec (6)
Rnd 18: sl st, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sl st (6)
Rnd 19: sl st, sl st, ch 21, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook 3 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc, sl st, sl st (6)

Fasten off and weave the tails. Wet bookmark a bit and leave it to dry with some weight on it, so it dries flat.

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Blue Heeler, also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, is now available as a cute crochet pattern! Meet Bluey, the world’s most beloved cartoon puppy, turned into an adorable amigurumi toy. Chubby little arms, big eyes, yellow ears, and a two-tone blue body that fans will recognize right away.

This pattern is beginner-friendly and uses no difficult stitches, only simple sc, inc, dec, and a few others. We will start with the head and body, then make two arms, two legs, and two ears, all with simple shapes that work up quickly. At the end, you will make the face details from felt and attach them, but don’t worry, it is not as difficult as it sounds.

All you need for this pattern is super bulky yarn in three colors – blue, light blue, and dark blue, small pieces of felt for the face details, a 5.5 mm crochet hook, stuffing, and a stitch marker. Please note that the colors in the pattern are highlighted with matching font colors to make them easier to follow.

If you know any kids who are obsessed with this cartoon, make one as a gift and they will absolutely lose their mind. You might be surprised how many Bluey fans are out there.

Materials

• 5.5 mm crochet hook
• #6 super bulky yarn in light blue, blue and dark blue
• Felt and hot glue for eyes, inner ears and nose

Abbreviations

sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch

Color key: light blue, blue, dark blue

Head & Body

Row 1: ch 7, start in 2nd stitch from hook, 6 sc + flip, on the backside of the chain add 6 more sc (12)
Row 2: inc, 4 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc, inc (16)
Row 3: 2 inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, inc (22)
Row 4-6: 4 sc, 5 sc, 13 sc (22)
Row 7: 5 sc, 4 sc, 13 sc (22)
Row 8: 2 sc (22)
Row 9: 20 sc, 2 sc (22)
Row 10-12: 6 sc, 3 sc, 13 sc (22)
Row 13: sc, dec, 3 sc, 3 sc, 3 sc, dec, 8 sc (20)
Row 14: 2 dec, sc, 3 sc, sc, 2 dec, 7 sc (16)
Row 15: dec, sc, sc, dec, sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc (12)

Arms x2

Row 1: Mr, 4 sc (4)
Row 2: (inc, sc) x 2 (6)
Row 3: 6 sc (6)
Row 4-6: 6 sc (6)
Row 7: fold in half, 3 sc to close, fasten off, leave tail to sew to sided of body (3)

Feet x2

Row 1: Mr, 7 sc (7)
Row 2-4: 7 sc, fasten off and leave tail to sew to bottom of body (7)

Ears x2

Row 1: Mr, 3 sc, ch 1 + turn work (3)
Row 2: sc, sc, ch 2, sc in same middle stitch, sc, fasten off and leave tail to sew on to top of head (4)

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What do we have today? Today it’s a basket of cute cat-shaped nuggets together with french fries, all served in a lovely basket with ketchup. It’s amazing what kind of crochet patterns people can come up with. This is the project nobody knew they needed and now can’t live without.

Acrylic yarn in two colors, a 3.25 mm crochet hook, stuffing, small 4 mm safety eyes, pink yarn scraps, and an embroidery needle are all you need to make these kitten nuggets.

This pattern is beginner-friendly, we will not use any difficult stitches, only simple single crochet and a few others. First, we crochet the nugget ears, then the body, after that the tail and small details. The fries are made separately, but they are also very simple.

These kitten nuggets can be gifted as a whole basket to a friend who loves cats, used as decor, or simply for emotional support. It will be hard to stop making them.

Materials

• Chicken nugget color yarn (Bug twist acrylic in color Mustard)
• French fry color yarn (Red heart acrylic in color bright yellow)
• Small amount of pink for blush
• 3.25 mm crochet hook
• Polyfil stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Embroidery needle
• Black embroidery floss
• 4 mm safety eyes (Optional)

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
Bob – bobble stitch (4 loops only)
FLO – front loop only

Ears x2

Using nugget color:

1st Ear:

Rnd 1: 4 sc in a Mr (4)

Sc into next st on 1st Leave the rest of the round unworked. Fasten off. Leave a smalltail for sewing.

2nd Ear:

Rnd 1: 4 sc into Mr (4)

Do not fasten iff. We will continue from here to make the body.

Body

Continue from 2nd ear:

Ch 2, working onto 1st ear:

Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc onto ch 2, working back onto the 2nd ear: (sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc onto other side of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3-6: sc around (16) (4 rounds)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, bob, 4 sc, bob, 5 sc (16)
Rnd 8-9: sc around (16) (2 rounds)

Embroider eyes/add safety eyes between rnds 4-5 about 4 st apart. Use black embroidery floss to embroider mouth. Add any other facial details such as embroider blush with pink yarn, cut cutcles out of pink felt for blush, etc.

Rnd 10: 7 sc, bob, 2 sc, bob, 5 sc (16)
Rnd 11: dec x 8 (8)

Lightly stuff. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. From here we are going to close up the body. Using the yarn tail and your darning needle, pass the tail through each FLO of rnad 11.

Pull tight to cinch hole shit. Insert the remaining tail into body from finishing point and exit out of the center of the bottom, just above rnd 9. From here we will create the tail.

Tail

Using the remainder of the yarn tail from the body, insert hook into one st over from where you exited the yarn tail and grab the yarn with your hook to chain. Ch 5. Fasten off and trim end close to the last ch.

Face Options

French Fries

Using yellow yarn, ch 17, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:

Rnd 1: hdc across (16)
Rnd 2: ch 1, turn, hdc across in FLO (16)

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Fold the piece in half and use the tail to sew the two sides together along the outer edges. It should take place of a french fry once folded in half.

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Add a splash of color to your accessories with this amigurumi chameleon crochet pattern! Whether you are crafting for reptile lovers, quirky gifts, or enjoy making fun amigurumi designs.

This adorable chameleon is so fun to crochet! It’s started by making eyes, head, body, and spiral tail in one piece, then adding a tongue at the end.

Materials needed are premier parfait chunky, a 4 mm crochet hook, 10 mm safety eyes, stuffing, scissors, a tapestry needle, and stitch markers.

You can customize this tutorial using different yarn weights with a suitable hook for the yarn, and you can also add a leaf or a bow to give a different look.

Materials

• 4 mm crochet hook
• Premier Parfait Chunky, super bulky size 6 yarn
• Yardage: 40 Yards Green (key lime)
• 8 yards yellow (sunshine)
• 6 yards white
• 20” red (poppy) (optional)
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Fiberfill
• Darning needle

Size:

• Unpopped length: 5 inches
• Popped length: 6 inches
• Height: 2 1/2 inches

Abbreviations

BLO – back loops only
BO – 4 dc bobble stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dec – decrease
FLO – front loops only
inc – increase
Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch

Eys x2

With white yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)

Color change to green in the last st and fasten off white.

Rnd 2: BLO: inc x 8 (16)

Sl st into the first st and fasten off, leaving a long, green end for sewing.

Tie remaining ends together and trim excess yarn (leaving the long, green and intract)

Set the eyes aside. We will sew them onto the head.

Head

With green yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc x 8 (16)
Rnd 3: 6 sc, inc x 4, 6 sc (20)

When increasing in R4, place stitch markers over the second and third increases to help with eye placement when sewing them on.

Rnd 4: 8 sc, inc x 4, 8 sc (24)
Rnd 5-7: sc around (24) (3 rounds)

Place st markers in the first and last FLO sts of R7 to helo find them when adding the rim.

Do not stuff the head. Do not fasten off.

Attach the eyes

• Align the eyes on either side of the increases from R3 and R4, over R2-7 of the head. Use straight pins or bobby pins to hold your eyes into place.

• With the long, green end on your darning needle, sew the eyes in place. Sew along the top of the eyes, as opposed to whip stitching, to leave a clear edge around them.

• When finished sewing each eye, tie the ends together inside of the head

• and trim off excess yarn.

Body

With green yarn.

Rnd 8: BLO: 7 sc, dec x 6, 5 sc (18)
Rnd 9: sc around (18)
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: sc around (12)
Rnd 12: dec x 6 (6)

Do not stuff between R1-12.

We will be adding yellow stripes to the body in R14, 16, 18 and 20. Those color changes will be written in bold yellow font.

The yellow stripes should line up with the increases from R3 and R4 of the head.

Rnd 13: FLO: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 14: 6 sc, 1 sc, inc x 2, 1 sc, 2 sc (14)
Rnd 15: 7 sc, inc x 4, 3 sc (18)

We will use bobble stitches for the arms/legs in R16 and R19. Make sure they line up on the bottom of the body.

Rnd 16: 1 sc, BO, 2 sc, BO, 2 sc, 10 sc, 1 sc (18)
Rnd 17: sc around (18)

Do not fasten off.

Rnd 18: dec, 4 sc, 11 sc, inc (18)
Rnd 19: 1 sc, BO, 2 sc, BO, 13 sc (18)
Rnd 20: 7 sc, 1 sc, dec x 4, 1 sc, 1 sc (14)

Fasten off yellow.

Begin stuffing the body (R12-23) only.

Rnd 21: 8 sc, dec x 2, 2 sc (12)
Rnd 22: 6 sc, dec x 3 (9)
Rnd 23: dec, 3 sc, dec x 2 (6)

Finish stuffing the body. Do not stuff beyond this point. Continue making the tail in R24-40.

Rnd 24-40: sc around (6) (17 rounds)

Fasten off, leaving a long end for closing the hole.

With the long end and darning needle, whip stitch around the FLO sts of R40 and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end and trim off excess yarn. (We will use a separate strand to sew the tail into a spiral).

Continue sewing the tail spiral.

Tail Spiral

• Beginning with the tip of the tail, curl it into itself, making a spiral (Curl the tail on top, but you can opt to curl it below as well).
• Place a 10” strand of green yarn on a darning needle. Weave the yarn up through the bottom, then through all the layers of the spiral until you get to the outside layer.

• Weave the strand just underneath the outside layer of the tail

• and down the other side to the bottom where you started securing all layers firmly, whilst not being able to see the strand itself.

• Tie the two ends together and weave them into the body. Trim off excess yarn.

• Continue making the head rim (and optional tongue)

Head Rim

With green yarn.

With the front of the head facing towards you, begin in the first FLO st we marked after R7.

Make sure the 4 increases in R1 are on top of the head. You may need to adjust your placement based on personal tension/yarn.

Rnd 1: 11 sc, inc x 4, 9 sc (28)

Sl st to the first st of the round and fasten off. Weave the ends into the head and trim off excess yarn.

Tongue (optional)

With red yarn.

With the top of the chameleon facing you, begin working directly into the first round of the head.

Rnd 1: sl st and ch 7. Starting in the third ch from the hook and working down the chain: 5 sl st (5)

Sl st back into the head and fasten off.

Weave the ends into the head and trim off the excess yarn.

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Bring a touch of gentle urban charm into your home with this beautifully detailed pigeon amigurumi! Made with soft grey, blue, green, and yellow for the beak and feet.

This tutorial contains how to make a beak, wings, feet, tail, body, and then sew all parts together. It also contains how to change between colors in the body part.

Materials needed are chenille bulky yarn in dark grey, light grey, blue, green, and yellow shades, a 5 mm crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes, stuffing, scissors, tapestry needle, and stitch markers.

You can pair it with bird or animal amigurumi collections or display on shelves or desks for a subtle decorative touch.

Materials

• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn in colors: dark grey, light grey, blue, green, orange
• 12 mm safety eys
• Stuffing
• Scissors,
• White felt
• Needle
• Stitch markers
• Ami-sticks

Size: 14 cm

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet

Beak

Use orange yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)

Fasten off, do not slip stitch into the first stitch the beak will be directly crocheted on to the body.

Wings x2

Use light grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 4-5: sc around (12)

Fold in half and do 6 sc along the top to close the wing. Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Feet x2

Use orange yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: (sl st in the next stitch, chain 1, dc in the next stitch, chain 1, sl st in the same stitch) x 3, sl st x 2

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Tail

Use light grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
Rnd 7: (6 sc, inc) x 2 (16)

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Body

Start in dark grey color.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-7: sc around (30) (2 rounds)
Rnd 8: 14 sc, 3 sc through body and beak, 13 sc (30)

Insert your hook through the beak and the body and sc 3. The first sc should be placed into the last stitch of the beak magic ring and the next stitch of the body, the second sc should be places into the hole of the beak magic ring and the following next stitch of the body, the third sc should be placed into the first stitch of the beak magic ring and the following next stitch of the body.

Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 10: sc around (36)

Add 12 mm safety eyes between R7 and R8, 2 stitches away from the beak on both sides (you can also add colorful felt with a diameter of 14 mm under the eyes)

In blue:

Rnd 11: sc around (36)

In green:

Rnd 12: sc around (36)

In light grey:

Rnd 13: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 14: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 15-20: sc around (48) (6 rounds)
Rnd 21: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 22: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Begin to stuff and continue throughout the next rounds.

Rnd 24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 25: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 26: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 27: dec x 6 (6)

Fasten off, weave in the ends and close the hole.

Assembly

• Sew the wing right under R12, one stitch from the eye.
• Sew the feet between R18-R21 in line with the eyes.
• Sew the tail between R18-R21 in the middle of the back.

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Ready to add the tiniest and most adorable little mouse to your toy collection? This free amigurumi pattern features a chubby round body, cute small round ears, and a long tail that gives it a cozy look.

Materials needed for this pattern are cotton sport weight yarn, a 2.25 mm crochet hook, 4 mm safety eyes, a small amount of black thread, stuffing, stitch markers, and sewing thread.

This pattern is quite simple and uses basic stitches with minimal assembly, so you can finish this project quickly in one sitting. Just a satisfying little project from start to finish.

This little mouse is perfect as a lovely gift for animal and nature lovers, for autumn-themed displays, can be a cute addition to any of your other collections, or become a fun small project for leftover yarn.

Materials

• Cotton Sport Weight yarn in brown
• 2.25 mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• 4 mm bead eyes
• Black sewing thread
• Fabric glue (optional)
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Sewing needle
• Pins

Size: 4 cm high (excluding tail)

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase
st/sts – stitch/stitches

Body & Head

Use brown yarn and make a Mr. Stuff as you go.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc x 8 (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4-7: 24 sc (24) (4 rounds)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, dec) x 3 (21)
Rnd 9: 21 sc (21)
Rnd 10: (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18)
Rnd 11: dec x 3, 12 sc (15)
Rnd 12-13: 15 sc (15) (2 rounds)
Rnd 14: dec x 3, 9 sc (12)
Rnd 15: dec x 6 (6)

Fasten off and weave the yarn tail through each FLO of the last round. Gently pull the tail to close the opening and weave it in.

The decreases in rnd 11 indicate the top of the head.

Ears x2

Use brown yarn and make a Mr.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into the Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc x 8 (16)

Fold the next 4 sts together and make 2 sc through both layers to shape the top of the ears. Fasten off with a long tail for attaching.

Assembly

• Ears: attach the ears between rnds 11 and 12 leaving 3 sts between them at the top of the head. Secure and hide the tail inside the body.
• Eyes: using black sewing thread, attach the bead eyes between rnds 12 and 13, equally on each side of the head. Secure and hide the thread inside the head.
• Tail: cut a length of brown yarn and knot one end. Thread the yarn into the side of the body and bring it out in the center of the Mr. Gently pull the yarn tail until the knot sits on the inside of the body.
• Trim the tail to a preferred length. Using fabric glue, cover the tail in glue and gently curl it into shape. Let the glue completely dry.

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Whether it’s for easter, a baby shower, or a birthday, there’s never a bad time for a soft and huggable little bunny. This free crochet bunny pattern can be made in a variety of yarns for different-sized stuffed bunnies.

Stitches used in the pattern are simple and basic, like single crochet stitches, bobble stitches, and some crochet techniques like increasing and decreasing.

The final measurements for the smaller bunny are 7.5 cm, and the large bunny is 15 cm, using the same materials.

It’s a very simple crochet project that you can crochet in no time, making it perfect for gift bags, easter baskets, or just to bring a little handmade charm to your spring decorations.

Materials

• 3 mm crochet hook for small bunny, 5 mm crochet hook for larger bunny
• Thin chenille yarn for small bunny, bulk chenille yarn for a larger bunny in the color you prefer
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Black and pink thread from embroidery
• Stitch marker
• Polyfiber stuffing

Size: small bunny – 7,5 cm, larger bunny – 15 cm

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
bo – booble stitch
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain

Ears x2

Color A.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3-5: 9 sc (9) (3 rounds)
Rnd 6: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)

Fasten off and set aside.

Do not stuff the ear.

Follow the steps above to make another ear but do not fasten off.

Joining Ears

Color A.

With the 2nd ear still on your hook ch 3, take the 1st ear and count 3 sts back from where you stopped and insert your hook into this 3rd st. This will be the 1st st of your rnd.

Rnd 1: 6 sc around the 1st ear, 3 sc into the ch, 6 sc around the 2nd ear, 3 sc on the opposite side of the ch (18)

Head & Body

Color A.

Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 3: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 5-6: 30 sc (30) (2 rounds)
Rnd 7: (14 sc, inc) x 2 (32)
Rnd 8: 32 sc (32)
Rnd 9: 7 sc, bo, 12 sc, bo, 11 sc (32)

Change to color B.

Rnd 10-11: 32 sc (32) (2 rounds)
Rnd 12: 30 sc, Color A bo, Color B 1 sc (32)
Rnd 13: 10 sc, Color A bo, Color B 7 sc, Color A bo, COlor B 13 sc (32)
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)

Start stuffing the bunny nice and even until the end.

Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16)
Rnd 16: dec x 8 (8)

Fasten off and leave a yarn tail to close the hole by inserting your needle only through the 8 front loops of the last round.

Face Details

• Embroider the eyes in rnd 7 approx. 6 sts apart, using black yarn.
• Emdroider a little nose using pink yarn by creating a horizontal line 3 sts long between rnds 7-8 and a vertical line right in the middle of the horizontal line on rnd 8.

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Crochet an adorable baby pug dog with this free amigurumi pattern. Baby pugs are so quick and easy to make, it’s featuring a rounded body, small ears, and a short snout.

This amigurumi pug’s body is crocheted from top to bottom, with two brown bobble stitches for the snout, and another 4 bobbles for the arms and feet. The ears and tongue are crocheted separately and sewn in place.

Materials needed are chenille yarn size 4 in beige, pink, and brown shades, a 5 mm crochet hook, a tapestry needle, stitch markers, and scissors.

You can add it as a decorative detail to gift boxes or packaging, incorporate it into nature-inspired or animal-themed displays, or use it as a keychain.

Materials

• 5 mm crochet hook
• Beige chenille yarn size 4 medium
• Brown chenille yarn size 4 medium
• Pink chenille yarn size 4 medium
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Black cotton/acrylic yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
BO – bobble stitch
inc – increase
dec – decrease

Pug

Start with beige yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4-5: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 6: 11 sc, color change to brown 2 BO, 11 sc (24)

You can cut brown yarn.

Rnd 7: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 8: 7 sc, BO, 9 sc, BO, 6 sc (24)

Place safety eyes between R5-6, near the BO (3 visible sts apart)

Rnd 9-10: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 11: sc, ch 4, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook make 3 sc, in the next sts make 8 sc, BO, 5 sc, BO, 7 sc (24)
Rnd 12: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (16)
Rnd 13: 8 dec (8)

Cut yarn and sew closed.

Ears x2

Use brown yarn.

Insert the hook between R2-3 and ch 2 (1)
make 2 hdc in the next st (2)
sl st in the next st (3)

Now repeat the process for the right ear starting between R4-5. Cut yarn and weave in the neds.

Tongue

Use pink yarn.

Slip knot and ch 2, starting from the 2nd ch from the hook make a sc.

Cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly

• Sew the tongue between the 2 BOsts.
• Using black cotton/acrylic yarn sew the nose between R5-6, just between the 2 BOsts (1 st wide)

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