Hop into the world of amigurumi with this adorable crochet frog! Designed with a rounded body, chubby legs, and expressive eyes, this charming little frog combines simple shaping with delightful details to create a playful handmade character. 

This free pattern starts by making froggy, petal froggy, baby froggy, flower, and it also has how to assemble all parts and how to embroider the mouth.

This tutorial is beginner-friendly, so all you need to know to finish this tutorial is to know how to make single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, bobble stitches, and some crochet techniques like increasing and decreasing.

You can use it as a cuddly companion, cute shelf or room decoration, part of an amigurumi animal collection.

Materials

• Chenille yarn (Light pink), YarnArt Dolce (Green), Alize Velluto (Green), Toucan Fine (Yellow and white), Frida’s 6te (Green), Friends Cotton 8/4 (Black)
• Thinner yarn for embroidery
• 4.00 mm and 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 5 mm and 8 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Glue for gluing the eyes

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dec – decrease
inc – increase
cc – color change
BO – bobble stitch

Pattern is worked in continuous rounds.

Froggy

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: 6 sc, BO (4), 5 sc, BO (4), 3 sc (16)
Rnd 4-6: sc around (16) (3 rounds)
Rnd 7: 4 sc, BO (3), sc, BO (3), 6 sc, BO (3), sc, BO (3) (16)
Rnd 8: 8 dec (8)

Glue the eyes onto the top BO.
If you don’t want to glue them on, place them between R3 and R4, right under the BO

Stuff.

Fasten off and close the hole and hide tail.

You may have to adjust the BO for the legs due to tension or yarn type. Just be sure the front BO/the front leg is right behind the eye.

Petal Froggy

Follow the “Froggy” pattern until you come to the end of R5.

CC to petal color.

Rnd 6: FLO: 2 ch, dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st into the next st.

sc in the next st (repeat this sequence until the end of the round, you should have about 8 petals) end the round with a sl st into the first sttich you made.

CC back to body color.

BLO: sc around (16)

Finish the frog by following the “Froggy” pattern, you’re now at R7.

Baby Froggy

Rnd 1: 5 sc in a Mr (5)
Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3: 2 sc, BO (4), 2 sc, BO (4), 4 sc (10)
Rnd 4-5: sc around (10) (2 rounds)
Rnd 6: sc, BO (3), BO (3), 4 sc, BO (3), BO (3), sc (10)
Rnd 7: 5 dec (5)

Glue eyes onto the top BO.
If you don’t want to glue them on, place them between R2 and R3, right under the BO.

Stuff. If you want to use the frog as a hat, leave a long tail for sewing.

Fasten off, close the hole.

You may have to adjust the BO for the legs due to tension or yarn type. Just be sure the front BO/the front leg is right behind the eye.

Flower

Starting in yellow.

Rnd 1: 6 s in Mr, cc in the last st to white, sl st to close the Mr
Rnd 2: 2 ch, 2 dc into 2nd ch from hook, sl st into the next st, repeat 5x for a total of 6 petals, make a sl st into the first st you made.

Fasten off, weave in ends, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Froggies:

• Embroider a mouth between the eyes of the frog for example a “V” shape or a little smile.
• Add blush if you like.

Flower:

• Sew the flower onto the head of the froggy.

Baby Froggy:

• Sew the baby froggy onto the head of the froggy.

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Carry a little handmade charm wherever you go with this adorable crochet pigeon keychain with a slice of bread. Designed with a rounded body, tiny wings, and a sweet beak.

Materials needed are DK cotton in slate, silver grey, coral, teal, purple, ecru, caramel, black, and cream shades, a 2.5 mm crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing, scissors, tapestry needle, keychain accessories, and stitch markers.

This tutorial uses US crochet terminology, and it’s beginner-friendly, so it takes no time to finish.

You can attach to keys for a cute everyday accessory, clip onto backpacks, purses, or tote bags, or give as a thoughtful handmade gift for bird lovers.

Materials

• Ricorumi DK, 100% cotton yarn, 25 g / 57.5 m, Slate (approx. 5 g), Silver Grey (approx. 9 g), Coral (approx. 1 g), Teal (approx. 1 g), Purple (approx. 19 g), Ecru (approx. 2 g), Caramel (approx. 1 g), Black and Cream
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Keychain accessories

Size: 7 cm

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc– half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
X-dc-bobble – bobble st with X dc
FLO – front loop only

Pattern worked in continuous rounds.

Body

Start in slate yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (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: 1 sc in each st (30)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 8: 1 sc in each st (36)
Rnd 9: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 10-12: 1 sc in each st (42) (3 rounds)

Change to teal and then purple to create the feather pattern. Cut slate.

Rnd 13: (1 sc in teal, sc 1 in purple) x 21 (42)

Change to silver grey. Cut teal and purple.

Rnd 14: (13 sc, inc) x 3 (45)

Place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, 8 stitches apart.

With coral, embroider the cheeks below the eyes, Make 2 horizontal lines between rounds 11 and 12, 1 stitch wide.

With black, embroider the beak centered with eyes. Make 3 horizontal lines between rounds 10 and 11, 2 stitches wide. Then embroider an additional line in cream above the beak.

Next row, you’ll make the wings. The wings should be placed on each side of the body.

Rnd 15: sc 7, skip 3 sts, dc 9 in FLO of next st, skip 3 sts, 15 sc, skip 3 sts, dc 9 in FLO of next st, skip 3 sts, 9 sc (45)
Rnd 16: 7 sc, 3 sc in skipped sts, 1 sc in left-over loop, sc 3 in skipped sts, 15 sc, 3 sc in skipped sts, 1 sc in leftover loop, 3 sc in skipped sts, 9 sc (45)

Rnd 17: (7 sc, inc, 7 sc) x 3 (48)
Rnd 18-21: 1 sc in each st (48) (4 rounds)

Next row, you’ll make the feet (in coral) and the tail. The feet should be at the front of the body and the tail at the back.

Rnd 22: 20 sc, 5-dc-bobble in coral, 6 sc, 5-dc-bobble in coral, 19 sc, (1 sl st, 5 ch, 1 sl st, 7 ch, 1 sl st, 5 ch, 1 sl st) in FLO of next st (45 sts + 2 feet + tail)
Rnd 23: 47 sc, 1 sc in lefover loop (48)
Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) x 8 (40)

Stuff the body firmly.

Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) x 8 (32)
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) x 8 (24)
Rnd 27: (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16)
Rnd 28: dec 8 times (8)

Finish off and sew the hole closed.

Bread Slices x2

Start in ecru yarn.

Row 1: 7 ch, start in second ch from hook, 6 sc, turn (6)
Row 2-5: 1 ch, 6 sc, turn (6) (4 rows)

Continue working around for a neat edge.

Rnd 6: 1 ch, work between rows: 4 sc, work on foundation ch: 5 dc in next st, 1 hdc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc in next st, work between rows: 4 sc, 1 ch, work or row 5: 6 sc (28)

Finish off and weave in yarn ends.

Bread Crust

Start in caramel yarn.

Place the bread slices together, wrong sides facing each other and work the next round throught both pieces to join them. Start by marking a slipknot on your hook.

Rnd 1: 1 sc in the corner ch on the bottom right, 6 sc, inc in the corner ch, 22 sc, 1 sc in the corner ch where you started (30)

Fasten off and weave in yarn ends.

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Bring a touch of handmade charm to your collection with this adorable crochet hippo! Designed with a rounded body, tiny ears, a wide snout, and short legs.

This pattern uses basic stitches like single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques like how to increase and decrease, working in front & back loop only.

The written instructions below include how to make this hippo, it starts with making the arms, legs, body, ears, and head, and it also contains how to make the face shape, teeth and how to assemble all parts at the end.

You can display in nursery, safari, or animal-themed décor, or add to a collection of crochet safari or zoo animals.

Materials

• Chenille yarn (YarnArt Dolce)
• Acrylic yarn (optional)
• 4.00 mm crochet hook
• 18 mm safety eyes
• Stitch markers
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
hdc-inc – hdc increase (2 hdc in same st)
hdc-dec – invisible hdc decrease
S2CFH – start in the 2nd ch from hook
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only

Pattern worked in continuous rounds.

Arms x2

Using grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 hdc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: BLO: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 3-4: 6 sc (6) (2 rounds)
Rnd 5: (1 sc, dec) x 2 (4)

Stuff lightly, just use yarn tails. Do 1 sc, fold in half and do 2sc through both halves to close.

Fasten off, no need to leave a tail, we will be crocheting the arms to the body.

Legs x2

Using grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 hdc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: BLO: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 3: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, dec) x 2 (6)

Stuff lightly, just use yarn tails. Do 1 sc, fold in half and do 3 sc through both halves to close.

Fasten off, do leave a tail for sewing to the body.

Body

Using grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: (1 hdc, hdc-inc) x 4 (12)
Rnd 3: 12 hdc-inc (24)
Rnd 4: 24 hdc (24)
Rnd 5: (4 hdc, hdc-dec) x 4 (20)
Rnd 6: 20 hdc (20)
Rnd 7: (3 hdc, hdc-dec) x 4 (16)
Rnd 8: (2 hdc, hdc-dec) x 4 (12)

We will be crocheting the arms to the body in the next rnd. To do this, hold the arm on the outside of the body and line up the 2 sts on the arm with the next 2 sts on the body. Insert your hook through both the arm and the body and sc. Do this one more time in the next lined up stitches to finish attaching.

Due to different tensions, you may need to adjust your arm placement, make sure they’re lined evenly on the side and you do a total of 2 dec(s) for rnd 9.

Rnd 9: hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 2 sc through arm, 1 hdc, hdc-dec, 1 hdc, 2 sc through arm, 1 hdc (10)

Sl st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing the body to the head.

Do not stuff the body.

Head

Using grey yarn.

Rnd 1: ch 4, S2CFH – inc, 1 sc, inc – on opposite of ch – inc, 1 sc, inc (10)
Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, 2 inc, 1 sc, 1 sl st, 1 sc, inc (14)
Rnd 3: inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc, 3 sl st, 2 sc (16)
Rnd 4: 16 sc (16)

In the following rnds, certain sets of sts are worked in the BLO and FLO. These sets will be written in bold font – all other sts in the rounds that are written in regular font are worked through both loops like normal.

Rnd 5: BLO: (dec, 2 sc) x 2, dec, dec, 2 sc, dec (11)
Rnd 6: 1 sc, FLO: 5 inc, 5 sc (16)
Rnd 7: FLO: 1 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 4, 2 sc, 5 sc (20)

Go ahead and stuff the nose, keep the front flat and do not overstuff. Keep stuffing the head as you go.

Rnd 8: 2 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc (24)
Rnd 9-10: 24 sc (24) (2 rounds)
Rnd 11: 2 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 4 sc (22)
Rnd 12: 22 sc (22)

Add eyes between rnds 7-8, about 6-7 sts apart, or in line with the sides of the nose.

Rnd 13: 6 sc, 4 dec, 8 sc (18)
Rnd 14: dec x 9 (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail to close the hole with. Finish stuffing and shaping the head, make sure to round out the back. The nose won’t look quite right until we do the face shaping on the next page. To close, thread your yarn tail through a needle, weave needle through the FLO of rnd 14 and gently pull to close the hole. Hide tails.

Face Shape

Using grey yarn.

We are going to face shape upside down. Insert needle into the top of the nose, in between rnds 4-5 and exit out on the bottom of the nose, berween rnds 1-2. Leave a tail hanging from the top of the nose.

Insert needle into the middle of rnd 1 nad come back out of the same st in the bottom of the head.

Insert needle back into the same st in the middle of rnd 1 and out the original st you entered into on top of the nose. Grab both tails and gently but firmly pull to shape. Once happy, tie off ends and hide tails.

Teeth

Using white yarn.

Embroider two teeth on either side of the face shape line, on rnd 2 and about 1 st wide.

Ears x2

Using grey yarn.

Right:

With the head facing you, insert hook between rnd 8-9, one st behind and above your eye.
[sl st, hdc, sl st]
Fasten off and hide tails.

Left:

With the head facing away from you, insert hook between rnds 8-9, one st begind and above your eye.
[sl st, hdc, sl st]
Fasten off and hide tails.

Assembly

• Sew the body to the bottom side of the head, between rnd 6-7 of the head, in line with the eyes. Thread meedle through both halves of the body and into the head and repeat until the head is secured to the body. Hide tails.

• Sew the bottom legs to either side of the body, on rnd 3-5. Use a whip stitch to sew on legs. Hide tails.

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A sweet crochet ladybug made with soft yarn. This little bug has a chubby grey head, big sparkly safety eyes, cute black antennae, and a cheerful yellow shell decorated with bold black-and-red spots, which gives it an extra playful look.

This pattern is beginner-friendly, all you need to finish it is to know some basic crochet techniques like increasing, decreasing, changing colors, and sewing the parts together.

You will need medium weight yarn in different colors (especially for the spots), so you can really use your imagination here, a 3 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, and stuffing.

Use this cute ladybug as a soft toy, a lovely shelf decoration, or as part of your growing amigurumi collection. Don’t forget to change the shell and spot colors to give your little ladybug its own unique look.

Materials

• Medium weight yarn in dark gray, black, a color fot the elytra (back-part), (left over), yarn in 5 other colors for the spots and (left over) pink and white for the face details.
• 3.00 mm crochet hook
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Pins
• Scissors

Size: 9 cm tall.

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
BLO – back loops only

The pattern worked in continuous spirals.

Elytra

Use any color yarn. Starting at the top center of the elytra.

Rnd 1: start 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in all 6 st (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: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10-17: sc in all 54 st (54)

Sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.

The elytra part is stuffed later.

Belly

Use dark gray yarn.

Starting at the center the belly.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in all 6 st (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: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

You are now joining the elytra to the belly, white filling it with fiber fill.

Rnd 10: sc in all 54 st of both the elytra and the belly (54)

Sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.

Head

Use dark gray yarn.

Starting at the front of the head.

Rnd 1: start 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in all 6 st (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: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7-11: sc in all 36 st (36) (5 rounds)

Sl st in next st. Fasten off. Make sure to leave a long tail. The head will be stuffed later.

Place the safety eyes between rnd 3 and rnd 4 with an interspace of 6 visible st.

Spots x5

Use black and 5 other colors of yarn, starting at the center.

Rnd 1: (in one of the 5 colors): start 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in all 6 st (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (BLO in black yarn): sl st in all 18 st (18)

Make sure the sl st are not too tight. The spot should stay (nearly) flat.

Rnd 5: (BLO of rnd 4): (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) x 6 (24)

Sl st in first st. Fasten off. Make sure to leave a long tail.

Make 4 more spots, all in different colors.

Legs x6

Use black yarn. Starting at the end of the leg.

Rnd 1: start 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc in all 6 st (12)
Rnd 3-6: sc in all 12 st (12) (4 rounds)
Rnd 7: dec 6 times (6)
Rnd 8-11: sc in all 6 st (6) (4 rounds)

Sl st in next st. Fasten off. Make sure to leave a long tail. The legs don’t need to be stuffed.

Antenna x2

Use black yarn. Starting at the top of the antenna.

Rnd 1: start 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-4: sc in all 6 st (6) (3 rounds)

Sl st in next st. Fasten off. Make sure to leave a long tail. The antennae don’t need to be stuffed.

Assembly

• Embroider a stand of black yarn across the middle of the elytra.
• Use pins to position the head onto the body. The head should be positioned between rnd 6 of the belly and rnd 9 of the elytra. You can use the head to cover up the part where the two pars of the body are joined. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill while sewing it onto the body.

• Use pins to position the spots onto the elytra.
• Sew the legs onto the belly, between rnd 7 and rnd 10. Sew the antennae on the top of the head between rnd 8 and 10, above the eyes.

• Use a strand of white yarn to embroider the white edge around each eye. Insert the needle in the head and make it come out just under the eye. Then insert it back just above the eye. Make it come out again just above the other eye and insert it back just under it. With a strand of pink yarn, embroider two little cheek spots under each eye, over one st.

Done!

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A sweet bunny with long floppy ears, a round, cuddly shape, and soft blush details. This free crochet bunny pattern can be made in a variety of yarns for different-sized stuffed animals, using different yarn weights with suitable hooks for each one.

Materials used are milk cotton yarn in any shade, a 2 mm hook, 6 mm safety eyes, fiberfill, blush, scissors, and a yarn needle.

This pattern is so easy and takes no time to finish, and it has additional instructions about how to make the head and ears, and how to assemble all parts.

Turn it into a keychain, a bag charm, a sweet Easter decoration, or a little stash-buster gift for anyone who needs a tiny dose of cute in their life.

Materials

• Milk cotton yarn in any color (4-ply)
• 2 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm safety eyes
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill
• Blusher

Abbreviations

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

This pattern worked in continuous rounds.

Head

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (1 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-12: sc all around (30)
Rnd 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)

Put the eyes between rnd 8 and 9, then start stuffing.

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

Fasten off, add more stuffing and close the hole.

Ears x2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4-6: sc all around (18)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (15)
Rnd 8-9: sc all around (15)
Rnd 10: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (12)
Rnd 11-12: sc all around (12)
Rnd 13: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (8)
Rnd 14: sc all around (8)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

• Sew the ears onto the top of the head, between R3 and R4. If you want the ears to stay in place, you can also sew the bottom part of the ears to the head.
• Make the bow with 90 ch. Tie it around the left ear.
• Apply blush to the cheeks for an extra cute touch.

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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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