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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Let’s crochet this platypus with a rounded body, flat tail, and small bill. The body and arms are crocheted all in one piece, with the feet, bill, hat, and tail crocheted and sewn on separately.

This pattern is designed for crocheters of all skill levels. You can use different yarn types with a suitable hook to make different sizes of the toy.

Stitches used in the pattern are single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and bobble stitches, and some crochet techniques like increase and decrease, working in the front loop only.

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

• Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Embroidery needle
• 14 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Keychain (optional)

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
FLO – front loop only
BO – bobble stitch

Body

Work with green and orange yarn, color change will be indicated with font color.

Start with green yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-7: sc around (24) (3 rounds)
Rnd 8: 6 sc, BO, 10 sc, BO, 6 sc
Rnd 9-11: sc around (24) (3 rounds)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Insert eyes between rounds 6-7, 4-5 stitches apart. Start stuffing.

Rnd 13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 14: dec around (6)

Fasten off, finish stuffing, close, don’t leave a tail.

Bill

Work with orange yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)

Do not close the magic ring with a slip stitch!

Sew between R7-8, between the eyes. Use orange yarn to sew a line above the bill.

Feet

Work with orange yarn and in chains.

Rnd 1: ch 4
Rnd 2: starting from 2nd ch from your hook: sc, hdc, dc

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, the top of the foot is where your dc is.

Sew on R11-13 of the body, 2-3 st apart.

Tail

Work with orange yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-5: sc around (6) (4 rounds)

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, do not stuff.

Sew on the bottom of the body, closer to the back.

Hat

Work with brown yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc around (16)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (16)
Rnd 5: FLO: hdc around (16)

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, fold the 5th round, stuff.

Sew the hat to the top of the head, using back loops left after R5 of the hat, optionally, add a keychain.

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A tiny crochet cat shaped like a cozy loaf, featuring a simple, rounded form and soft, minimal details for a cozy and adorable finish.

Stitches used in the pattern are very simple and basic, like single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques like increase and decrease.

This tutorial worked in one piece in a continuous spiral; the ears and tail are crocheted at the end and attached to the body.

You can place them on desks or shelves, give them to cat lovers or fans of cozy handmade items, or add them to a collection of small amigurumi pieces.

Materials

• Yarn for body color
• Yarn in different color for the face details
• 3.50 / 4.00 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• 6 mm / 8 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

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

Body

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

Insert eyes between R3 and R4, 6 to 7 stitches apart.

Rnd 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 14: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)

Start stuffing.

Rnd 15: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 16: 6 dec (6)

Ears x2

Choose a stitch more less 45 degreees diagonal to the eye, between R5 and R6. Insert the hook horizontally, pull the yarn through and ch 3.

In the 2nd ch from the hook sc, then hdc in the last ch. Sp st horizontally back onto the body. Fasten off.

Then just bring both tails to a stitch behind, tie a knot and hide it inside the plush.

Then, for the other ear, just repeat the same but start in a stitch more less the same distance to the center as the stitch you ended the first ear.

Face

Sew on the X nos and the whiskers.

Tail

If chenille yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-6: 6 sc (6)

If cotton/mix yarn:

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2-6: 8 sc (8)

Stuff a little and sew on top of R13 and R14. Usually stab a needle to mark the center and where the top of the tail will be sewed.

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Meet the most cute and cozy way to store your glasses. This is a holder in the form of a koala, which is at the same time practical and charming, just look at these ears and little face.

The difficulty of this pattern is beginner-intermediate level, using basic techniques like crocheting in the round, increases and decreases, and a little bit of sewing to make the holder sturdy.

You will need a 3.5 mm hook, acrylic yarn in white, black and gray colors, 10 mm safety eyes, sewing needle and scissors.

The holder can make a wonderful gift for koala lovers or those who wear glasses, and will also find its place on your bedside table.

Materials

• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn medium (4):
• Loops & Threads Soft Classic Acrylic Dark Grey
• Loops & Threads Soft Classic Acrylic Black
• Loops & Threads Soft Classic Acrylic White
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• 10 mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

sc – single crochet
mr – magic ring
inc – increase
dec – decrease
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
ch – chain

Tension and hook size matter since this is a functional crochet piece. After R5 of the base, measure your piece. It should measure approx: 5 cm by 15 cm.

• To make your case bigger: Increase hook size of use a bigger yarn.
• To make case smaller: decrease hook size or use a smaller yarn.

Ears x2

Inner Piece

Using white yarn Ch 4 (begin in 2nd chain from hook)

Rnd 1: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (4) ch1 and turn
Rnd 2: 1 sc, inc x 2, 1 sc (6)

Fasten off (you don’t need a long tail)

Outer Piece

Using grey yarn CH4 (begin in 2nd chain from hook)

Rnd 1: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (4) ch1 and turn
Rnd 2: 1 sc, inc x 2, 1 sc (6)
Rnd 3: you will crochet both the white and grey pieces together to combine them.

1 sc into the start of the chain 4 (in R1 of the white piece)

ch 1, turn, skip the ch 1 and 1 stitch continue with

1 sc, hdc inc, dc inc x 2, hdc inc, sc
1 sc both stitches together into gap where we began the chain

Stuff the tail ends in between the white and grey pieces we crocheted together.

Base x2

Using grey yarn.

Ch 17, begin in 2nd chain from hook.

Rnd 1: inc, 13 sc, inc, an the other side of the chain, inc, 14 sc, inc (36)
Rnd 2: inc x 2, 14 sc, inc x 4, 14 sc, inc x 2 (44)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 3, inc, 15 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc (52)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 2, 16 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 3, inc, 16 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (60)
Rnd 5: 1 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 2, 1 sc, inc, 18 sc, inc, 2 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 2, inc, 2 sc, inc, 20 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc (70)

Fasten off first piece, continue to next part with 2nd piece.

Measure your base. It should be apporx 5 cm by 15 cm.

Insert eyes into the first piece. They shoulld be placed in the 2nd row (1 row down from the center), about 10 stitches apart.

Crochet both pieces together in R6 (wrong side facing in).

Join 1st piece about 3 sc before the last stitch of where the 1st piece finished.

Rnd 6: 70 sc (70) (both pieces)

Do not stuff.

Rnd 7: 4 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec) x 2, 9 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec) x 2, 5 sc (64)
Rnd 8: 64 sc (64)

Attach the ears n the next round.

Rnd 9: 4 sc, (with ear and glasses case 5 sc), 15 sc, (with ear and glasses case 5 sc), 35 sc (64)

Base of the ear. Do not crochet into the white.

Slip stitch into the starting stitch. Fasten off and hide the ends.

Nose

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (inc x 3, 3 sc) x 2 (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 4 sc (22)
Rnd 5: dec x 11 (11)
Rnd 6: dec x 5, 1 sc (6)

Do not stuff.

Fasten off and sew onto the bottom center of the face, into round 9.

Sew a couple of stitches up through the nose and back down, to hold the nose flat.

Sewing

The purpose of this final step is to secure the base and the front of the lip.

Using the same color as your case, sew the pieces of the base together. Specifically sew around R2, as the this gave the most security to keep the eyes from moving.

Then, sew the front lip of the case down onto the base. This will help strenghten the base from falling forward with the weight of the nose.

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To make this spooky coaster, you will need a 2 mm crochet hook, any yarn you like in 3 colors (burgundy, black, and white for embroidery), stitch markers, scissors, and a tapestry needle.

The stitches used in this tutorial are simple and beginner-friendly, like single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and chain stitches.

You can customize this pattern by using different colors to match your home decor, or make a set of coasters as a thoughtful handmade gift for any Stranger Things fan. It’s perfect for spooky season decor, a themed gift, or a fun addition to your Halloween collection.

Designer: Amigulove Atelie

Materials

• 2.00 mm crochet hook
• Yarn of your choice in colors: Marsala 7136, Steel 8797, White 8001
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Fabric to cover the embroider on the back (optional)

Abbrevitions

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

Center

Use black yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc into magic ring (8)

Cloase with 1 sl st in the first stitch made and ch 1 to rise, it does not count as a stitch. We will work this way on all rows, finish with 1 sl st and ch 1 to rise.

Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (32)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (40)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (48)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (56)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (64)
Rnd 9: 64 sc (64)

Finish here, fasten off and weave in the yarn.

Petals

Use marsala yarn.

Join the yarn in the back loop of rnd 9, we will work in BLO.

Rnd 10: sl st across the entire row (64) (these are the base stitches)
Rnd 11: BLO: work the first petal, ch 1 to rise, make 12 sc (12)
Rnd 12-13: ch 1, turn the work and crochet back, 12 sc (12)
Rnd 14: 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec (10)
Rnd 15: 1 ch, turn, 10 sc (10)
Rnd 16: 1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec (8)
Rnd 17-18: 1 ch, turn, 8 sc (8)
Rnd 19: 1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec (6)
Rnd 20: 1 ch, turn, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec (4)
Rnd 21-22: 4 sc (4)
Rnd 23: 2 dec (2)

Fasten off and weave in the yarn.

We have finished the first petal. Skip 1 base loop and join the marsala yarn in the next one, repeat the petal following the instructions from rows 11 to 23, when finished fasten off and weave in the yarn. Skip one base loop and attach the marsala yarn to the next.

Repeat until you have 5 petals.

Once the petals are done, we will make the outline with the gray yarn. Join it at any stitch, make sc around the entire flower, including the remaining sl sts, and when finished close with 1sl st and weave in the yarn.

With the White yarn, make stitches (embroidery lines) all over the flower randomly — there is no specific pattern to follow, make as many as you feel necessary.

On the back you can sew a piece of fabric so the embroidery stitches are not visible (optional), or as you embroider, weave the yarn between the stitches.

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Materials needed to make this tutorial are #6 bulky yarn of your choice, a 4 mm crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes, 11 mm safety nose, a small amount of black worsted-weight yarn, keychain hardware, and stuffing.

This tutorial is a no-sew pattern, it works in one piece and takes no time to finish, and it also includes how to switch between the accent color and main color.

It’s perfect for backpack charms, small gifts, party favors, and market sellers.

Designer: Melz Crochet

Materials

• #6 Bulky yarn of your choice (Parfait Chunly) – main color and accent color
• 4 mm crochet hook
• 10 mm and 12 mm safety eyes
• 11 mm safety nose
• Small amount of black worsted-weight yarn for face details
• Keychain hardware
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle. scissors, stitch marker

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chains
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
BO – bobble stitch (5 loops on hook)
rept – repeat
FLO – front loops only

Notes

• Accent color will be in Bold and the main color will be written normal
• In this pattern you will be making color changes. You will do this by ending the last stitch with the next color, note that the bobble stitches are also in accent color.

Body

Start with accent color.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc, inc x 2, (1 sc, 1 sc) in the next st, (1 sc, 1 sc) in the next st, inc x2, inc (16 sc)

Rnd 3: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, 1 sc, inc (20)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 4 sc, EAR (FLO sc, ch 2, FLO sc) in the same st, 5 sc, rept EAR, 6 sc (20)

Place stitch markers in the back loops of rnd 4 so the are easier to find for the next rnd.

Rnd 5: 7 sc, (push ear firward)
BLO 1 sc, 5 sc, (push ear forward)
BLO 1 sc, 4 sc, BO, 1 sc (20)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, BO, 17 sc (20)

Secure eyes between rnd 2 and rnd 3 in line with the ears. Use black worsted weight yarn to do the nose (or secure an 11 mm safety nose in the center if the Mr) and embroider the whiskers details.

Rnd 7-8: 20 sc around (20)
Rnd 9: 19 sc, BO (20)
Rnd 10: 3 sc, BO, 8 sc, TAIL (ch 5, 4 sl st, sl st in the base of the sc st, does not count as a stitch), 8 sc (cut accent color now) (20)
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)

Stuff the body.

Rnd 12: dec x 8 (8)

Fasten off, leave yarn to close.

Add more stuffing if needed and close, hide the tail inside of the body.

Add keychain hardware (suggested to insert between rnd 6 and rnd 7).

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This tutorial has step-by-step instructions on how to make ice cream and an ice cream stick, and also includes steps on how to embroider a mouth, sew the stick to the ice cream body, and add a button and ribbon.

Materials needed are Himalaya dolphin baby yarn with light pink, light brown, light blue, pink colors, a 4 mm crochet hook, 6-8 mm safety eyes, black cotton yarn to embroider the mouth, a keyring, fabric ribbon, a button, and a yarn needle.

Designer: Kaladovkina

Materials

• Himalaya Dolphin Baby 100g/120m
• 80303 (light pink), 80330 (light brown), 80306 (light blue), 80309 (pink)
• 4 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm/8 mm safety eyes
• Yarn needle
• Black cotton yarn for mouth
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Button
• Fabric ribbon
• Key ring

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
st – stitch
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
FO – fasten off

Ice Cream

Begin crocheting from bottom to top. Feel free to change the colors to suit your taste.

Rnd 1: ch 13, start on the second chain from the hook: 11 sc, 3 sc in 1 st, 10 sc, inc (26)
Rnd 2-12: 26 sc all around for 11 rounds (26)
Rnd 13: 3 sc, 8 ch, skip 8 sc, 15 sc (26)
Rnd 14: dec, 11 sc, dec, 11 sc (24)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 16: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 17: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Put eyes between rounds 11-12-3/4 sts apart.

Rnd 18: 6 dec (6), sl st, FO

Make sure the decreaes are positioned on the sides. The way this round works out may differ from the written pattern depending on your yarn, hook size.

Ice Cream Stick

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2-4: 8 sc all around for 3 rounds (8)

Leave a long tail to sew.

Assembly

• Embroider the mouth between the eyes.
• Sew an ice cream stick in the first row.
• Sew on a button (sew on the back where we skipped the 8 sc)
• Crochet a buttonhole
• You also need to crochet or use a fabric ribbon to create a hanging loop. Crochet 10 ch chain and sewed it in the last row or cut a 10-12 cm long fabric ribbon, fold it in hald, tie the ends into a knot and thread it in the last row.

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This tutorial includes step-by-step instructions on how to make this cozy cover, and it also contains a tapestry chart to help you make the heart part easily.

There are so many different variations that you can make with different cup cozies and heart color combos, and you can even do an accent color on the top and bottom edge.

All you need to make this cover is to know how to crochet the single crochet stitch, the double crochet stitch, and the half double crochet stitch.

This mug cover is perfect as a handmade gift for a partner, friend, or family member.

Designer: Tobbys handcraft

Materials & Tools

• 3 mm crochet hook
• Ricorumi nilli nilli 25 gr red 009
• Ricorumi nilli nilli 25 gr cream 002
• Scissors

Abbreviations

ch – chain
st – stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch

Mug Cover

With the red yarn start working 55 ch, at the end of the chain join the last ch with the first one with a slip stitch.

Now we are going to work in circle:

Rnd 1: 1 ch, 55 sc (55)
Rnd 2: 1 ch, 12 sc, start crocheting the white hearts following the pattern (see the scheme with 4 hears, 31 sc), 12 sc (55)
Rnd 3-7: 1 ch, 12 sc, follow the pattern 31 sc, 12 sc (55)
Rnd 8-9: 1 ch, 55 sc (55)

Cut red yarn.

WIth the white yarn work in each boaeder (on the top and on the bottom) one round repeating (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc) in the same point, (1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in the same point, 2 sl st.

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Looking for a quick crochet project? This quick and easy crochet bunny bookmark will make a nice gift for book lovers, a cute little gift, yet an amazing idea to use up your scrap yarn.

With easter coming up, now is the best time to whip up some crochet bunnies. It’s always so nice to be able to crochet and make something handmade that you can use for special occasions.

Materials needed to finish this tutorial are sport weight yarn with cream and grey shades, 2.5mm crochet hook, embroidery needle, embroidery yarn for eyes and nose, and soft stuffing.

It’s super easy and fun to make as an easter gift or just for that special one, it takes no time to finish.

Materials & Tools

• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Embroidery needle
• Sport weight yarn in 2 colors (A: creme, B: grey)
• Black and pink yarn for eyes and nose
• Soft stuffing / Fiberfill

Abbreviations

rnd – round
st – stitch
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sc2tog – 2 st together with sc (decrease)
BLO – back loop only

Bookmark

Start with color A

Rnd 1: magic ring wih ch 3, 11 dc, sl st in third ch of initial ch 3
Rnd 2: ch 3, 2 dc in gap between ch 3 of rnd 1 and first dc, (2 dc in next gap between two dc) x2

First Ear

Ch 9, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in previous gap, 2 dc in next gap

Second Ear

ch 9, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in previous gap, (2 dc in next gap) x 7, 1 dc in next gap between last dc and ch 3 of rnd 1, fasten off with invisible join to first dc

Make a border of slip stitches in color B.

Sl st BLO in first dc of rnd 2, sl st BLO in next 5 dc, sl st in next 8 ch, ch, sl st BLO in next 8 s, skip next dc, sl st BLO in next 3 dc, skip next ch, sl st in next 7 ch, ch, sl st BLO in next 8 st, sl st BLO in next 13 dc

Tail

ch 60, (start in second ch from hook) sl st in each ch

Continue crocheting the border.

Sl st BLO in next 4 dc, skip next ch 3 and fasten off with invisible join to first sl st.

Finishing

Embroider the eyes and nose.

Next, make a mall ball in color A.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring
Rnd 2: (2 sc in next sc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3-4: 12 sc

Start stuffing.

Rnd 5: (sc2tog) x 6 (6)

Fasten off, close the remaining hole and sew the ball on the tail.

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This pattern is perfect for adding a bright, cheerful touch to home décor. It makes a great statement piece for sofas or beds.

You can customize this pattern by using different yarn weights with suitable hooks to make it bigger or smaller.

These written instructions include everything you need to finish this beautiful pillow. They include materials, abbreviations, special stitch instructions, instructions for joining pieces together, and two options for assembling the pillow.

Designer: Foufi’s crochet

Materials & Tools

• Coffee brown blanket yarn (600 g)
• Turmeric yellow blanket yarn (150 g)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• 12 mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

sc – single crochet
mr – magic ring
inc – increase
FO – fasten off
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch(es)
ch – chain
dc – double croche
dc inc – double crochet increase
hdc inc – half double crochet increase

Picot stitch:

• ch 2
• sl st in the back loop of the first chain

The Seeds x2

Use brown yarn.

Rnd 1: 10 sc in Mr (10)
Rnd 2: inc x 10 (20)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 10 (30)
Rnd 4: (sc, inc, sc) x 10 (40)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 10 (50)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 10 (60)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 10 (70)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 10 (80)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 10 (90)
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 10 (100)
Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 10 (110)
Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc, 5 sc) x 10 (120)
Rnd 13: (11 sc, inc) x 10 (130)
Rnd 14: (6 sc, inc, 6 sc) x 10 (140)
Rnd 15: (13 sc. inc) x 10 (150)

Fasten off the first piece, for second piece continue on step 2.

Before joining the pieces together. You need to decide between two stuffing options:

Option A: simply stuffing your pillow and closing it.

Option B: leaving an opening in order to wash the pillow easily (you have to create/sew a removable pocket that you stuff) (in order to keep the opening close. Few buttons are sewn on).

Joining the Pieces + the Petals

Join the tw pieces togehter:

Rnd 16: 125 sc around through both pieces, 25 sc on one piece (you don’t work in the 25 stitches of the other piece to leave the opening. If you don’t want to leave the opening, if you don’t want to leave the opening, stuff firmly and do the last 2 sc through both pieces to close the pillow) (150)

Change yarn to Yellow.

For a neather color change: sl st in the first st of R16.

Rnd 17: ch 2, 6 dc, dc inc, (14 dc, dc inc) x 9, 7 dc, sl st in the chain (160)

Change to your 12 mm hook, the change of hook is very importan as it gives a natural movement and texture to the petals.

Rnd 18: (sl st, skip 2 sts, 5 dc in 1 st, skip 2 sts, 2 sl st) x 20 (160)
Rnd 19: (skip 1 st, hdc inc, dc inc, (in the same stitch: dc, picot, dc), dc inc, hdc inc, skip 1 st, sl st) x 20

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

Sewing the Buttons

Use minimum 3 buttons.

• On the petal piece: place the buttons to and equal distance from one another.
• Sew them on.

The remainig stitches of the opposite piece are used as loops to tie the buttons.

Make Stuffing Pocket

The use of a sewing machine is recommended but not mandatory. There are diverse ways of making the stuffing pocet, here are two methods:

Use Old T-shirt.

• Sew through both sides of the t-shirt in a round shape to the size of the pillow (brown part) but leave a few-inch opening
• Turn the newly created pocet inside out
• Stuff the pocket firmly
• Sew the opening closed
• Put the pocket inside the pillow

Use a Waterproof Mattress Sheet

• Cut two circles to the size of the pillow (brown part) in the sheet
• Sew both outsides together but leae a few-icnh opening
• Turn the newly created pocket inside out
• Stuff the pocket firmly
• Sew the opening closed
• Put the pocket inside the pillow

Now remove the stuffing pocket whenever it is needed for cleaning.

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