Dive into the world of amigurumi with this charming crochet fish! Designed with a rounded body, delicate fins, and a graceful tail, this handmade creation captures the beauty of underwater life in a simple yet playful style.

This free fish tutorial works up super-fast and has so much potential for fun color combinations; the main body portion is worked up as one piece, and then the fins and tail are sewn on at the end.

Using simple crochet stitches like single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, and some basic amigurumi techniques like increase and decrease, makes working on this tutorial very easy and takes no time to finish.

It’s displayed in ocean, beach, or coastal-themed décor. Pair with other marine animal amigurumi for a themed collection.

Materials

• Dolphin Baby yarn in colors:
• Yellow, lilac
• 4.0 mm crochet hook

Abbreviations

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

Body

Start with yellow yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a 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: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 6: (Lilac) (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 7: 30 sc (30)

Insert safety eyes between rounds 3-4

Rnd 8: (yellow) (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 10: (lilac) (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
Rnd 12: (yellow) 4 sc (4)

Through both loops.

Tail

Rnd 13: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc inc, dc, ch 2, sl st into last dc

Work 2 dc in each stitch or round 12.

Fins x3

Placed between rounds 6-7.

Top center -> top fin
Sides -> side fins

In one stitch: ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st

Embroider pink cheeks.

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Bring a little winter magic to your shelf with this adorable Snom amigurumi, inspired by the beloved Pokemon character! With its soft white body, icy blue spikes, and sweet sleepy face, this cuddly ice worm is perfect for snuggles or seasonal decor.

To make it you will need a 5 mm crochet hook, white and cream, and also blue or pink yarn on your choice, some stuffing, 10 mm safety eyes, a stitch marker and that’s all in general.

The stitches used in this tutorial are simple and easy, like single crochet stitches, half double crochet, and also bobble stitch (optional). You will start with the head and the face of the pokemon, then you make 12 spikes, optionally a knife, and then you just need to put everything together.

This is super cute to make as a gift for pokemon lovers, or as a toy, or just for yourself. Well then, let’s get started!

Materials

• 5.00 mm crochet hook
• White/Cream Yarn (Bunny/Baby snuggle yarn from Hobbi)
• Blue/Pink yarn
• Needle and pins
• 10 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
sl st – slip stitch
dec – decrease
bbl – bobble stitch (6 loops)
BLO – back loops
hdc – half double crochet

Pattern worked in continuous rounds.

Snout & Body

Starting in white/cream.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (5)
Rnd 2: inc around (10)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (10)

Fasten off and leave a tail to sew the gap between the snout later on. Repeat R1-R4 but do not fasten off this time.

Connect the two parts of the snout together with a sc, this counts as your first st of R5.

Rnd 5: continue 9 sc on one side of the snout and 10 sc on the other side (20)
Rnd 6: 5 sc, (sc, inc) x 5, 5 sc (25)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, (sc, inc, sc) x 5, 5 sc (30)
Rnd 8: 5 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 5, 5 sc (35)
Rnd 9: 5 sc, 25 hdc, 5 sc (35)
Rnd 10: 7 sc, 21 hdc, 7 sc (35)
Rnd 11: sc around (35)

Sew the gap between the snout if needed.

Change color to blue/pink.

We will be alternating between colors in this part. White/Cream and Blue/Pink.

(You can skip the bbl’s if you don’t want the tiny feet.

Rnd 12: BLO: sc around (35)

Start stuffing and insert the eyes between R8-R9, 18 stitches apart

Rnd 13: (4 sc, inc) x 7 (42)
Rnd 14: 5 sc, bbl, 32 sc, bbl, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 15-16: sc around (42)
Rnd 17: (dec, 4 sc) x 7 (35)
Rnd 18-20: sc around (35)
Rnd 21: 5 sc, bbl, (3 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc, bbl, sc (30)
Rnd 22-23: sc around (30)
Rnd 24: 7 sc, (2 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (25)
Rnd 25: 7 sc, (sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (20)
Rnd 26: 6 sc, 7 dec (13)

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 27: 3 dec, sc, 3 dec (7)

Close the hole and weave in the ends.

Spikes x12

Starting with blue/pink.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: inc around (8)
Rnd 3: sc around (8)
Rnd 4: (sc, inc) x 4 (12)
Rnd 5: (sc, inc, sc) x 4 (16)

Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew.

Knife

Handle in brown.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 3-7: sc around (6)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Blade in grey.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: ch 1 and fold in half, like a taco and 6 sc around the edge.

Fasten off.

Assembly

• Sew the blade into the handle of the knife. No need to sew it between the snout, since it can stay there on its own.
• Stuff and pin 5 spikes between R13-R17. Starting with the middle spike, sew it to the body, next sew the two outer spikes which are aligned with the eyes, and lastly sew the last two spikes. This way you will get an even spacing between the spikes.
• Stuff and pin 5 more spikes on R18-R22. Aligh them begind the other spikes and repeat the same sewing steps as the first row.

• Lastly, sew the last two spikes on the back aligned with the bottom spikes, between R22-R26.

• Add blush with soft pastels, make-up or yarn.

Done!

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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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Add a touch of greenery to your crochet collection with this charming cactus amigurumi. It makes a lovely gift, home décor piece, or a cozy touch for any room.

Materials needed are super bulky yarn, a 2.5 & 4 mm crochet hooks, stuffing, a sewing needle, and a stitch marker. It’s worked in continuous rounds, with the arms and flowers sewn on to finish.

The body of the pattern is made in one piece, starting with a plant pot, continuing with the cactus short arms, cactus part, then making the flower and attaching it to the top of the cactus.

This little crochet cactus is the perfect size for displaying on a shelf or desk and would make a lovely gift for a cactus lover or for those of us who are plant-challenged, or add to plant-themed, boho, or minimalist décor arrangements.

Materials

• Super Bulke G-Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn or analogue (100 g/ 120 m) in colors:
• Alize Cotton Gold (#649), Himalaya Dolphin Baby (#80359, #80336, #80365)
• 4.0 mm crochet hook (for cactus) and 2.5 mm crochet hook (for flowers)
• Thin long needle 8-10 cm and strong cotton thread
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations

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

Pattern worked in continuous rounds.

Pot

Starting with dark beige.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 12 inc (24)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 6: BLO: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 7-12: 36 sc (36) (6 rounds)

Color change to dark brown.

Leave the beige working thread on the outside, you will continue crocheting with it later.

Rnd 13: BLO: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec) x 10 (20)

Stuff with fiberfill.

Rnd 16: 10 dec (10)
Rnd 17: 5 dec (5)

Tighten the hole. Hide the thread inside the pot.

In dark beige yarn.

Rnd 13: ch 2. 36 hdc in FLO (36)

Fasten off.

Cactus Short Arm

In green yarn.

Ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.

Rnd 1: ch 13, 12 sc from the second loop from the hook (12)
Rnd 2-3: BLO: 12 sc (12) (2 rows)

Join row 1 and row 3 together (through the chains of row 1 and the front loops of row 3)

Rnd 4: 7 sl st, skip 1 sts, 1 sl st, skip 1 sts, 2 sl st

Tie off and leave a tail for sewing.

Stuff with fiberfill during crocheting the last row.

Cactus Long Arm

In green yarn.

Ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.

Rnd 1: ch 17, 16 sc from the second loop from the hook (16)
Rnd 2-4: BLO: 16 sc (16) (3 rows)

Join row 1 and row 4 together (through the chains of row 1 and the front loops of row 4)

Rnd 5: 9 sl st, (skip 1 sts, 1 sl st) x 3, 1 sl st

Tie off and leave a tail for sewing.

Flowers x3

In red cotton/ acrylic yarn and 2,5 mm crochet hook.

Ch 2, 1 sl st to the second loop from the hook (1)
(Ch 5, 3 hdc to the second loop from the hook, 2 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st at the base of the flower) x 3

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Crochet the last sl st of the third petal under the first petal to tighten the hole that has formed in the center of the flower.

Cactus

In green yarn.

Ch 1 and turn at the end of each row.

Rnd 1: ch 25, 24 sc from the second loop from the hook 924)
Rnd 2-13: BLO: 24 sc (24) (12 rows)

Join row 1 and row 13 together by sl st together along the chains of row 1 and the front loops of row 13 to make a long tube. Tie off, leaving a long tail for sewing the cactus to the pot.

Cut a separate length of any color cotton/acrylic yarn. With your needle, weave the yarn back and forth through the top of the fabric around the entire circumference of the opening. When you’ve woven the yarn all the way around, pull on the ends to close the top tightly. Tie a couple of tight knots to secure.

Turn your tube inside out. Stuff with fiberfill.

Place the cactus in the middle of the pot. Sew around the base using the green yarn tail. Sew the arms on the sides. Sew one flower to the top of the cactus and the others to the tops of the arms.

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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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Bring a touch of magic to your crochet collection with this adorable campfire-inspired amigurumi. Featuring bright flickering flames, expressive eyes, and tiny log legs, this charming design captures the playful personality of a cozy little flame.

Stitches used in this tutorial are so simple and easy, like single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques like increasing and decreasing.

Materials needed are bulky, fluffy chenille yarn in white, red, and brown shades, a 4 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, stuffing, a tapestry needle, and scissors.

You can display as part of a camping or outdoor-themed décor arrangement, pair with woodland animals, tents, or camping-themed amigurumi.

Materials

• 4.00 mm crochet hook
• Bulky Fluffy Chenille, Yarn weight #6 (approx. 5-6 wpi) in colors:
• White (#4), red (#18), brown (#27)
• Safety eyes
• Yarn needle

Size: 20 cm

Abbreviations

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

Firewood x6

Start with brown yarn. Work in spiral rounds.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in a Mr (5)
Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3: BLO: 10 sc (10)
Rnd 4-9: 10 sc (10) (6 rounds)

Pieces 1-5: fasten off, hide yarn end. Fill lightly with fiberfill.
Piece 6: join to all 5 completed pieces and continye crocheting.
[P1-6] = Pieces 1-6

Rnd 10: work on one side, 5 stitches per side.

Continue working from piece 6.

[P6] 5 sc, [P5] 5 sc, [P4] 5 sc, [P3] 5 sc, [P2] 5 sc, [P1] 5 sc (30)

Rnd 11: Continue working in the round.
(3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)

Rnd 12: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 13: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 14: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, sew 6 loops together. Hide yarn end.

Turn the piece over. Join the yarn to any of the remaining stitches.

Repeat Rows 10-14 on this side until completed. No stuffing is required.

Flame

With white or orange yarn. Work in spiral rounds.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
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: 40 sc (40)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (48)
Rnd 8-10: 48 sc (48) (3 rounds)
Rnd 11: 20 sc, 1 ch skip 1 stitch, 6 sc, 1 ch skip 1 stitch, 20 sc (48)
Rnd 12-15: 48 sc (48) (4 rounds)
Rnd 16: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (40)
Rnd 17-18: 40 sc (40) (2 rounds)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (32)
Rnd 20: 32 sc (32)

Attach the eyes at the “skip” stitches. Gradually add stuffing.

Rnd 21: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (24)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (16)
Rnd 23: 16 sc (16)
Rnd 24: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 4 (12)
Rnd 25: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 26: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (8)

Stuff firmly with fiberfill.

Rnd 27: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 28: 4 dec (4)

Fasten off, sew 4 loops together. Hide yarn end.

Flames

For the flames, use any yarn color you like.

Join the yarn to the body at the desired location and crochet a chain upward to create the flame shape. If making a longer flame, secure it to the body at intervals with single crochet stitches. Once the desired length is reached, work 1 sc into the body.

Then turn the piece and crochet sc stitches along the chain all the way back to the starting point. Fasten off and hide yarn end.

Create additional flames at random locations and in varying lengths as desired.

Add the eyebrows, pink cheeks, and nose as desired.

Sew or glue it onto the firewood.

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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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Meet a tiny sea creature with little ears on the sides that you probably never heard about before – the dumbo octopus. This is a fascinating species of octopus that lives deep in the ocean, and you can instantly recognize it by the ear-like fins on the sides of its head.

To make this amigurumi pet, you will need chenille yarn in any color of your choice, because there are really no bad color combinations for this pattern, a 4 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, stuffing, and stitch markers.

This pattern is beginner-friendly, it does not require any sewing or any difficult stitches besides regular increases and decreases, and it works up quickly in one sitting with the head and body made together.

Crochet your own unique little octopus or make a whole collection in different colors. You can use it as a keychain or gift it to friends and family, although it might be better to make at least two, because once you start making them, it is hard to stop.

Materials

• Chenille yarn (YarnArt Dolce)
• 4 mm crochet hook
• 8-10 mm safety eyes
• Stitch markers
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
BLO – back loops only
FLO – front loops only
CC – color change
2 CFH – in 2nd chain from hook

Pattern worked in continuous rounds.

Head & Body

The head and body are worked all in one piece, starting with the top of the head and working down.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)

Only the dumbos ears are worked in the FLO. If it helps, mark the back loops of the ears, we will be working in those in rnd 3.

Rnd 2: 1 sc, inc, *FLO: [sl st, ch 2, 2 CFH, 1 sc, sl st back in same body st]*, inc, 1 sc, inc, repeat * to *, inc (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc 1 sc, BLO: inc, (1 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc, BLO: inc, 1 sc, inc (18)
Rnd 4-5: 18 sc (18) (2 rounds)
Rnd 6: (7 sc, dec) x 2 (16)
Rnd 7: 16 sc (16)

We will be working the tentacles in the next rnd. Each tentacle is worked all in one st, with 1 sc in between.

Rnd 8: FLO: ( [1 sc, hdc, ch 3, 2 CFH, sl st, inc, sc into the same base body st], 1 sc) x 8

After your last tentacle, do a sl st in the last st of the rnd, instead of a sc!

Sl st into the first sc from the first tentacle. Add eyes between rnds 5-6 – in line with the ears, approx 3-4 sts apart.

Rnd 9: BLO: dec x 8 (8)

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing the body closed. Stuff your octopus – make sure to round him out. To close, use the yarn tail, thread onto a needle and weave the needle throught the FLO sts of rnd 9 and pull gently but firmly to close. Hide tail.

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Fluffy, festive, and decorated with tiny colorful pom-poms, this crochet Christmas tree is full of holiday spirit and ready to brighten up your home for Christmas. No sewing, no stress, just a little bit of seasonal magic crocheted in one cozy evening.

You will need chenille yarn in green, brown, and white colors, a 7 mm crochet hook, stuffing, a stitch marker, and a collection of small multicolor pom-poms for the ornaments. The pom-poms give the tree its festive look, but you can use other decorations or even leave it plain if you prefer.

This pattern is simple and beginner-friendly. It is worked in continuous rounds and uses only basic stitches like single crochet, increase, and decrease. Nothing complicated at all.

Place this lovely tree on a windowsill, bookshelf, or next to your gifts. You can make a whole forest of different sizes or give one as a handmade holiday gift. It will bring a warm and cozy atmosphere wherever it goes.

Materials

• Yaen Alize Velutto (Jumbo) in colors:
• green, brown, white
• 7.0 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

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

The pattern is crocheted in continuous rounds.

Tree

Start with green.

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

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)
Rnd 8: BLO: (7 sc, inc) x 2 (18)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 10: BLO: (11 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
Rnd 11: (12 sc, inc) x 2 (28)

Stuff tree. Cut the yarn, fasten off.

Tree Base

Start with brown.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (11 sc, 3 sc in one st) x 2 (28)

Cut the yarn, fasten off.

Assembly

• Place the base piece at the bottom of the tree.
• Using white yarn, join at the point where R11 ended, making a sl st through both layers.

• Continue crocheting around, working (sc, hdc) throught both layers, alternating stitches until the hole is fully closed. You should have 28 stitches at the end of the round.

Don’t forget to add stuffing if needed before closing. But keep the bottom of the tree nice and flat.

Cut the white yarn, fasten off. Tie off the ends with a secure knot, and tuck them inside the tree.

Tinsel

Take the white yarn and attach it with a sl st to the first front loop of R10. Continye crocheting around, working (sc, hdc) to the end of the round. You should end up with 11 repeats and one stitch left. Make sc in that last stitch.

Cut the yarn, tie the ends in a knot, and hide them inside the tree.

Repeat the same in R8.

Take the white yarn and attach it with a sl st to the first front loop of R4. Continue crocheting sc around until the end of the round (not too tight).

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