tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40381016642938297702024-02-06T20:59:57.052-06:00 Sheep of DelightAmigurumi patterns and moreSheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-47235417891973753192020-03-27T21:57:00.000-05:002020-03-27T21:57:37.603-05:00Charming Chicken Easter Egg Cozy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I decided to go a more traditional route with the Easter egg cozies this week. This charming chicken comes with a sweet surprise, a tiny yellow chick that will fit I side her egg. The egg then fits inside the chicken and you have a two-for-one handmade treasure for your favorite little one's Easter basket. </div>
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This pattern uses both hdc dec and a bullion knot. PDF instructions for both are linked at the bottom of the page, and are available on my Learn to Crochet page. Have fun!</div>
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Charming Chicken Easter Egg Cozy</div>
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Finished size:<br />
Approx. 2” wide by 2 ½ “ tall<br />
Materials:<br />
Crochet hook, size F/3.75mm<br />
Cotton yarn, 4 ply<br />
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 oz. white and yellow<br />
< 1 oz. black, red, orange<br />
Embroidery Thread<br />
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Small amount of black<br />
Scissors<br />
Yarn or tapestry needle<br />
Polyester fiberfill<br />
Embroidery Needle<br />
Regular size plastic Easter Egg<br />
Chicken Cozy<br />
Start at the top of the head with white yarn<br />
Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 5 in the second ch from the hook (5 sts)<br />
Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts of the previous rnd (10 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next st] rep 5 times around (15 sts)<br />
Rnd 4: Sc 15 (15 sts)<br />
Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 5 (20 sts)<br />
Rnd 6: Sc 20 (20 sts)<br />
Rnd 7: Working in the Back Loop Only [Inc, Sc 4] rep 4 times around (24 sts)<br />
Rnd 8: Sc 24 (24 sts)<br />
Rnd 9: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 4 (20 sts)<br />
Rnd 10: Working in the Front Loops Only, 2 Hdc, 2 Dc, 2 Dc, 2 Hdc. This leaves 4 unworked back loops. I strongly recommend using a stitch marker to mark these, because we will be working into them in the next round. Then, working in both loops, Sc 16 to finish Rnd. 10.<br />
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Rnd 11: Working in the unworked back loops from the previous rnd, Hdc Dec, Hdc 2. Then, working in the remaining 16 Sc-sts of the previous rnd, Hdc 6, Hdc Dec, Hdc 6 (18 sts)<br />
Finish off and weave in ends<br />
Now we’re going to make the ruff around the chicken’s neck, working into the loops that remain from the Back Loop Only sts in Rnd 7. Hold the cozy upside down, with the open end toward the top. Find the first unworked loop and insert your hook into it, up from the bottom.<br />
Yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through again. Insert your hook back into the same loop. Yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. This counts as the first Sc of the round. Sc 2 in the next loop. Then [Sc, Sc 2] rep 14 times around the rest of the loops. (30 sts)<br />
Slip st to finish off, weave in ends.<br />
Beak<br />
Use yellow yarn.<br />
Rnd 1: Sc 4 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 4 in the second ch from the hook. (4 sts)<br />
Finish off; weave in ends. <br />
Wings<br />
Use white yarn. Make 2.<br />
Rnd 1: Sc 7 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 7 in the second ch from the hook. (7 sts)<br />
Rnd 2: Sc in the first st. Ch 3. Sl st back in the original st to form one feather of the wing. Rep 3 more times to form 4 feathers all together. Leave the remaining 3 stitches of the previous rnd unworked.<br />
Finish off; weave in ends. <br />
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Assembly: <br />
Sew around the beak to attach it to the front center of the chicken’s face, just above the ruff. Use black yarn to make French knot eyes to finish the face. Complete the head by using red yarn to make a bullion knot as the chicken’s comb Next, sew the top of each wing to either side of the chicken below the ruff.<br />
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Chick<br />
Start at the top of the head with yellow yarn<br />
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook (6 sts)<br />
Rnd 2: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 2 (8 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: Sc 8 (8 sts)<br />
Rnd 4: Sc 4, [Inc, Sc] rep 2 (10 sts)<br />
Rnd 5: Sc 4, [Inc, Sc 2] rep 2 (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 3 (15 sts)<br />
Rnd 7: [Dec, Sc] rep 5 (10 sts)<br />
Stuff.<br />
Rnd 8: Dec 5 (5 sts)<br />
Finish off; weave in ends.<br />
Assembly<br />
Use orange yarn to work French knots to form both the chick’s feet and beak. Then use black embroidery floss to work French knots to form the eyes. Lastly, thread your tapestry needle with yellow yarn. Work several stitches on both sides of the chick to form the chick’s wings.<br />
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Find more free patterns at sheepofdelight.blogspot.com<br />
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Download this pattern as a PDF <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j2TvWfm9mEsJb_kDXoOtnLTPsb2T0DfI/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
Find instructions for the hdc dec <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j20Z_8jiFHxxA6jH-1cozXn9HaK7wutf/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
Find instructions for the bullion knot <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jBCuQeZMB0fDaRhMcG8TLhZ2q77dHk6l/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Also, if you're interested in learning more useful embroidery stitches, <a href="https://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/" target="_blank">Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials</a> is a great blog to check out.<br />
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-1804584025108169922020-02-27T19:55:00.001-06:002020-02-27T19:55:10.525-06:00Easter Egg Cozy Free Pattern Roundup<div>So, I thought today I'd try a pattern roundup for the first time and spread a little crochet love. I love crocheted Easter egg cozies, and the internet is filled with some great ones. All these patterns are available for free online as of the date of this posting. Both patterns and their pictures are the property of their respective blog owners. I don't own any of them. Click on the name to follow the link and view the pattern, and don't be afraid to stick around and explore the rest of the blogs.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><a href="http://blog.twinkiechan.com/2017/04/13/cactus-egg-cozies/">Cactus Cozies</a><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br><div>Twinkie Chan has a style all of her own and her cactus egg cozies don't disappoint. I love that she leaves room for all sorts of variations.</div></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.windingroadcrochet.com/easter-egg-cozies/">Cute Carrot</a><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Lindsey at Winding Road Crochet designed these adorable carrot egg cozies that would look great as part of an Easter dinner table setting. Also includes a basic cozy pattern.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://krawka.blogspot.com/2014/07/projekt-jajo-kurczaczki.html?m=1">Krawka's Chicks</a><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>This was my first visit to this blog. I love the details on these chicks! Aren't they sweet?</div><div><a href="https://selbermachen.guru/2015/02/23/viking-egg-cozy/">Viking Eggs</a><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>These make me smile. A lot. I wish I'd thought of them. The pattern is available in German and English.</div><div><a href="https://m.lionbrand.com/item/313037343231">Lionbrand Lamb</a><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Lionbrand yarn has this lovely lamb available on their website for free. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://darncosy.co.uk/bunny-egg-cosy">Darn Cosy Bunny</a><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>There's nothing wrong with a basic bunny. I thought that Darn Cosy was a brilliant name for this pattern; then I realized it was the name of her whole blog and I liked it even more. The designer's name is Kez and the pattern is written in UK terminology.</div><div><br></div><div>What do you think? Did I miss any fantastic free patterns? Feel free to drop your links in the comments if you have a cozy pattern you prefer. And don't worry, I'll be stitching up some new cozies of my own soon!</div>Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-40892382925471974552020-02-17T15:04:00.001-06:002020-02-17T15:04:55.788-06:00Help WantedIf y'all are enjoying my content, could you do me a favor? Would you consider subscribing to my blog? Subscribing helps make sure that you don't miss my latest posts and keeps you updated on what I'm doing. You can subscribe by email with the link under my logo OR follow my feed with the link under the side menu. Thanks, fellow crocheters!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In today's pattern, the delight is in the details. From minor shaping in the head to tiny hearts stitched on the shell, little touches add a lot of character to a very simple pattern. I've even included a Love Bug Birth Certificate printable in case you want to give them as Valentines.<br />
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<b>Finished size:</b><br />
Approx. 2” wide by 3 ½ “ tall<br />
<b>Materials:</b><br />
Crochet hook, size F/3.75mm<br />
Cotton yarn, 4 ply<br />
< 1 oz. black, Color A, and Color B (Your choice)<br />
Scissors<br />
Yarn or tapestry needle<br />
Stuffing<br />
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<b>Head/Body</b><br />
<i>Start at the top of the head with Color A yarn</i><br />
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook (6 sts)<br />
Rnd 2: [Inc in the first st, Sc in the next st] repeat 3 times around (9 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 3 (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 3 (15 sts)<br />
Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 3 (18 sts)<br />
Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 5] rep 3 (21 sts)<br />
Rnd 7: Sc 21 (21 sts)<br />
Rnd 8: [Inc, Sc 6] rep 3 (24 sts)<br />
Rnd 9: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 (18 sts)<br />
Rnd 10: [Inc, Sc] rep 6 (12 sts)<br />
<i>Stuff</i>.<br />
Rnd 11: Dec 6 (6 sts)<br />
Rnd 12: Sc 6 (6 sts)<br />
Rnd 13: [Inc, Sc] rep 3 (9 sts)<br />
Rnd 14: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 3 (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 15: Sc 12 (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 16: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 3 (15 sts)<br />
Rnd 17: [Dec, Sc 3] rep 3 (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 18: [Dec, Sc] rep 4 (8 sts)<br />
<i>Stuff</i>.<br />
Rnd 19: Dec 4 (4 sts)<br />
<i>Finish off. Weave in ends. </i><br />
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<b>Shell</b><br />
<i>Use Color B. </i><br />
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. (6 sts)<br />
Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc] rep 6 (18 sts)<br />
Rnds 4-5: Sc 18 (18 sts)<br />
<i>Finish off; weave in ends </i><br />
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<b>Assembly: </b><br />
First, we need to add stitching to the shell. I used black yarn to work a back stitch across the shell from bottom to top. To work a backstitch, bring your needle up from the back at the very bottom edge of the shell. (You can either knot the loose end of the yarn or work it under some of your stitches). Bring it back down several stitches higher. This is point B. Next go up at point C, several stitches higher still. Bring it down at point B. Each time, you will bring your needle up at a new point and down at the previous point until your line extends across the shell.<br />
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Now for the hearts. Since the pattern is very small, I found stitching tiny “v”s worked well to form hearts. I went over each stitch or stroke of the v twice to make it thicker. You can stitch as many or as few hearts as you would like. To finish the shell, use a length of yarn in Color B to sew it to the back of the Lovebug’s body. <br />
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I liked the way the Lovebug’s head looked with some minor shaping. Knot a length of black yarn and draw it through the bug’s head, bringing it out where you want his left eye. Now, insert the needle again in almost the same spot, but catching a stitch of the head, and bring it out where you want the right eye. Pull hard, causing the stitch you caught to pull in and make a small indent where the left eye will be. Repeat in reverse, inserting your needle from the right to the left and catching a stitch to make an indent on the opposite side. Bring the needle back out the left eye indent. I work each shaping stitch twice to hold it firm. Then, work a French knot for each eye. Work a small mouth and then tie off and work in your yarn.<br />
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For the antenna, triple knot a strand of black yarn, leaving a long tail on BOTH sides of the knot. Insert your needle through the top of the bug’s head, drawing the knot into the center of the head. It may take a hard pull to get the knot inside, but this is what keeps the antenna in the head. Decide what length you want the antenna. Tie a small knot where you want them to end and cut off the excess yarn. Repeat for each set of legs, and then you’re finished! <br />
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Find more free patterns at sheepofdelight.blogspot.com<br />
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Download the PDF of the pattern <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RQAfesPc4Nh29weIpP5-NstDz_AW45WY/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
Download the Lovebug Valentines <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTqAzc8ohjYtScyNHpq1xZA_J044qAQi/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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One of the blogs I follow, Winding Road Crochet, posted about using embroidery in crochet this week. If you'd like to learn more about how details can enhance your crochet, read her post <a href="https://www.windingroadcrochet.com/embroidering-crochet-crochet-painting/" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-52865242602289265162020-01-29T21:41:00.001-06:002020-02-05T17:23:21.740-06:00Amigurumi Yeti<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you ask most people what their le</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">ast favorite part of making an amigurumi is, they’ll tell you that they get bored sewing on all the little pieces after they’ve crocheted them. Because of this, it’s nice when you can design a character that can be crocheted in as few pieces as possible. Today, I’m going to post a pattern for an Amigurumi Yeti where the head, body, and legs are all done as one piece, without having to sew them together at the end. There are multiple methods for accomplishing this, but this is the one that I found to be the easiest for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 oz. white</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 oz. Peaches & Crème Mint or similar color</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">< 1 oz. black and grey</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yarn or tapestry needle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Back Loop Only (BLO) Instead of inserting your hook under both of the top loops to work your stitch, insert your hook under only the back loop, or the loop furthest away from you when you hold the front or outside of the work facing you. This leaves you with a row of unworked loops which can be used to add texture or worked back into later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc in the next 2 sts] rep 6 times [24 sts]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 5: Sc 24</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 7] rep 3 times (27 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 7: Sc 27 (27 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 8: [Inc, Sc 8] rep 3 (30 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 9: Sc 30 (30 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 10: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 6 (36 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 11: [Inc, Sc 8) rep 4 (40 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 12: [Dec, Sc 3] rep 8 (32 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 13: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 8 (24 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 14: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 (18 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 15: [Dec, Sc] rep 6 (12 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stuff the head firmly before continuing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 16: [Dec, Sc] rep 4 (8 sts) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 17: [Inc, Sc] rep 4 (12 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 18: [Inc, Sc] rep 6 (18 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 19: Sc 18 (18 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 20: [Inc, Sc 5] rep 3 (21 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 21: Sc 21 (21 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 22: [Inc, Sc 6] rep 3 (24 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 23: Sc 24 (24 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stuff the body. Now we split the last round of the body into two separate rounds for the legs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 24: Skip the first 12 sts. Pulling your working yarn tight, Sc in the 13</span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">th</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> st of the previous rnd. Continue the first leg by working a Sc in the remaining 11 sts. (12 sts)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skip twelve stitches and Sc into the thirteenth st to form a round for the first leg.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 25: Ignoring the skipped sts, Sc 12 in the 12 worked sts of the previous rnd. (12 sts)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continie working in the new leg round. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />Rnd 26: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 3 (15 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 27: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 3 (18 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 28: BLO Dec 9 (9 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stuff the leg.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 29: [Dec, Sc] rep 3 (6 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finish off. Weave in ends. Now resume using white yarn to finish the second leg.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 30: Return to the 12 skipped sts that were left in Rnd 25. First, we need to anchor the yarn back in the first unworked stitch. Insert your hook in the stitch, yarn over, and pull through. Yarn over and pull through. Insert your hook back into the same stitch, yarn over, and pull through. Now yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. This is the first Sc of the round. Now work a Sc into each of the remaining 11 skipped sts to finish the first Rnd of the second leg. (12 sts)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Start the second leg by working into the first skipped stitch.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 31: Sc 12 (12 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 32: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 3 (15 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 33: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 3 (18 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Switch to Mint yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 34: BLO Dec 9 (9 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stuff the leg.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 35: [Dec, Sc] rep 3 (6 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finish off. Weave in ends. A small gap forming between the legs is normal. If it’s too large, use white yarn and a yarn needle to stitch it closed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use grey yarn. Make 2.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. (6 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnds 2-3: Sc 6 (6 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finish off, leaving end open. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make 2. Start with Mint yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 2: [Inc, Sc] rep 3 times around (9 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 3 (12 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Switch to white yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnds 4-6: Sc 12 (12 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start with Mint yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. (6 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finish off, weave in ends. Cut a medium long piece of Mint yarn and thread it onto a yarn needle. Slide the needle to the halfway point of the yarn and then knot the two ends together with an overhand knot to give you a double-strand of yarn. Decide where you want the nose, then go up at one end of the nose and down at the opposite end MULTIPLE times, until the nose is as big as you want it. Tie the yarn off on the back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Next use black yarn to make two French knot eyes above the nose and a small mouth beneath it. (I also used a little white yarn to make a single tooth at the edge of the mouth).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PFBTrWeYE1x5tuUvEPejb2TVvlRcHX95/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">Amigurumi Yeti PDF</a></span></div>
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P2ySQwGxC-vVbecsvFYtrOHsSA1wAEnn/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">Back Loop Only Stitches PDF</a></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-48465114860875272722020-01-11T16:13:00.002-06:002020-02-19T12:33:57.466-06:00Snowman Snowball Amigurumi<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's snowing here in Illinois, so this pattern seemed appropriate. Scroll down for the PDF version, plus instructions on how to make your own DIY jingle bell noisemaker.<br />
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<b>Snowman Snowball Amigurumi</b><br />
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<b>SUPPLIES:</b><br />
Crochet hook, size F/3.75mm<br />
Cotton yarn, 4 ply<br />
2 oz. white<br />
1 oz. hat color of your choice<br />
< 1 oz. black and orange<br />
Scissors<br />
Yarn or tapestry needle<br />
Stuffing<br />
<b>Special Stitches: </b><br />
Back Post Half Double Crochet: Yarn over. Insert your hook around the post of the stitch you’re working into from the back to the front and around to the back again. Yarn over again and pull through so that you have three loops on your hook. Yarn over once more and pull through all three loops to complete the stitch.<br />
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<b>Head </b><br />
<i>Start at the base of the head with white yarn </i><br />
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook (6 sts)<br />
Rnd 2: Inc 6 times around (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next st] repeat 6 times around (18 sts)<br />
Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc in the next 2 sts] rep 6 times [24 sts]<br />
Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc 5] rep 4 (28 sts)<br />
Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 6] rep 4 (32 sts)<br />
Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 7] rep 4 (36 sts)<br />
Rnd 8: [Inc, Sc 8] rep 4 (40 sts)<br />
Rnds 9-10: Sc 40 (40 sts)<br />
Rnd 11: [Inc, Sc 7] rep 5 (45 sts)<br />
Rnds 12-15: Sc 45 (45 sts)<br />
Rnd 16: [Dec, Sc 7] rep 4 times (40 sts) <br />
<i>Switch to the color of yarn you have chosen for your snowman’s hat.</i><br />
Rnd 17: Back Post Half Double Crochet 40 (40 sts)<br />
Rnd 18: Working in the BLO, [Dec, Sc 8] rep 4 (36 sts)<br />
<i>Go back to working in both loops for the rest of the pattern</i>.<br />
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Rnd 19: [Dec, Sc 7] rep 4 (32 sts)<br />
Rnd 20: [Dec, Sc 6] rep 4 (28 sts)<br />
Rnd 21: [Dec, Sc 5] rep 4 (24 sts)<br />
<i>Begin to fill with stuffing. If you want to insert a noisemaker, do so now. </i><br />
Rnd 22: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 (18 sts)<br />
Rnd 23: [Dec, Sc] rep 6 (12 sts)<br />
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Rnd 24: Dec 6 (6 sts)<br />
<i>Finish off. Weave in ends. </i><br />
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<b>Nose: </b><br />
<i>Use orange yarn. </i><br />
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. (6 sts)<br />
Rnd 2: [Inc, Sc] rep 3 times around (9 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: Sc 9 (9 sts)<br />
<i>Finish off, leaving end open. </i> <br />
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<b>Pom-Pom</b>:<br />
<i>Use White Yarn. You are welcome to substitute a basic yarn pom-pom if you wish. </i><br />
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. <br />
Rnd 2: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 2 times around (8 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc] rep 4 times (12 sts)<br />
<i>Finish off, leaving end open. </i><br />
<b>Assembly: </b><br />
Sew the white pom-pom to the top of the snowman’s hat, covering the closure. If you rotate your amigurumi, you’ll see a slight jog where you switched to BPHDC stitches. Make sure you leave this “jog” in the back where it is less visible. Sew the carrot nose to the middle of the snowman’s face. Use black yarn to make French knot eyes and stitch on a mouth. Feel free to embellish as you wish.<br />
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<b>DIY Jingle Bell Noise Making Insert</b><br />
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There are many noise-making inserts available to buy online from everywhere from Etsy to Amazon. However, sometimes you don’t have one lying around when project inspiration hits and you have to make do. I’ve used several methods but my favorite so far is to use small jingle bells in a plastic canvas case.<br />
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<b>Supplies</b>:<br />
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Yarn Needle<br />
Spare yarn in any color<br />
Scissors<br />
Small Jingle bells<br />
Plastic Canvas<br />
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>One piece measuring 10 squares by 25 squares<br />
<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Two pieces measuring 8 squares by 8 squares.<br />
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<b>Instructions</b>:<br />
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First you need to cut the two 8x8 pieces to make them fit the ends of your tube. To do this you will cut off the three corner squares (shown colored black in the picture) off of each corner.<br />
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Next, thread your needle with yarn. Take the long piece of plastic canvas and curl it into a short tube.<br />
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Now, start stitching the two ends together. Holding the loose tail down with your thumb, insert your needle in the last square of the bottom edge and then bring it back up through the last square of the top edge. Continue stitching down the tube, forming your stitches over the loose tail to anchor it.<br />
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When you’ve finished the tube, place the first 8x8 square on top and begin stitching to attatch it.<br />
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There’s no need to line things up exactly or make it look too tidy; no one will see the insert once it’s inside your toy.<br />
Turn the tube over. Put your jingle bells inside. Top with the other 8x8 square and sew it on just as you did the other. When you’re finished, run the threaded needle through one of the rows of stitches to anchor it. Then cut off the excess and you’re done!<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IRZbHYbQ2u0cYJTvaaVSJGhUboMf9Mai/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">Snowman Snowball Amigurumi PDF</a><br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgOSdjavoJ66meiT3RU398h06V_0DlcO/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">Stitch Instructions: Back Post Half Double Crochet</a><br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ISp6-bUu_VnDKHvJfjoIBekqZWqxNfzi/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank">Miscellany: DIY Jingle Bell Insert</a><br />
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-31972219638588169032020-01-04T14:30:00.000-06:002020-01-04T14:30:14.681-06:00Design Inspiration<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We all need a little inspiration to spark our creativity, whether it's from nature or the media, other designers or a new yarn.<br />
I frequent several small zoos in the area whenever I need to get away from it all. (I'm a sub-par photographer at best, but of you take enough photos and then edit them , you're bound to get a few decent images).<br />
Here's a few pictures from one of my zoo jaunts to offer a little inspiration today. Which critter would you most like to crochet?<br />
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Testing... testing... I have several new things that I'd like to add to my blog this year. I'm using Inkscape software to illustrate basic crochet stitches and I want to add PDFs that can be downloaded for my patterns. To that end, this is my first attempt. Here is a PDF with instructions for making a slip knot. Please try it out. Let me know A) if it downloads properly and B) if my instructions make sense. I can't wait to hear from you!<br />
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</div><br></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>SUPPLIES</div><div>Crochet hook, size F/3.75 mm</div><div>Cotton yarn. Small amounts of Color A, Color B for accents, white, and black.</div><div>Polyester stuffing</div><div>Scissors</div><div>Yarn needle</div><div><br></div><div>HEAD/ BODY</div><div>Use Color A yarn.</div><div> Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook (6 sts)</div><div>Rnd 2: Inc in each of the first rnd sts (12 sts)</div><div>Rnd 3:[Inc in one st, Sc in the next st] repeat 6 times around (18 sts)</div><div>Rnds 4-5: Sc 18 (18 sts)</div><div>Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc in the next two sts] rep 6 times around (24 sts)</div><div>Rnd 7: Sc 24 (24 sts)</div><div>Rnd 8: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 times (18 sts)</div><div>Rnd 9: [Dec, SC] rep 6 times (12 sts)</div><div>Rnds 10-11: Sc 12 (12 sts)</div><div>Rnd 12: [Dec, Sc] rep 4 times (8 sts)</div><div>Stuff firmly.</div><div>Rnd 13: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 2 (6 sts)</div><div>Rnd 14: [Dec, Sc 1] rep 2 (4 sts)</div><div>Pinch the two sides of the open end together and Sc 2 through both layers to flatten and close. This is Row 1.</div><div>Ch 1 and turn.</div><div>Row 2: Sl St in the first st of the previous row. Ch 7. Skip one ch-st, and work 1 Sc in each of the remaining 6 ch-sts, working down the chain. Sl St in the second st of the previous row to anchor the ch-sts . </div><div>Finish off and weave in end.</div><div>Now look at the finished tail. After you finished Row 2, you should have 13 sts around the outside of the tail that you can work into.</div><div>With your Color B, start in the first ch-st of Row 2.</div><div>To join Color B, insert your hook into the first ch-st. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>Yarn Over, pull through ( there is now one loop on your hook). Insert your hook back into the same ch-st. YO, pull through. (2 loops on hook).</div><div>YO and pull through both loops. This is the first Sc.</div><div>Now work 1 Sc in each of the next 5 ch-sts, up one side of the tail.</div><div>Work 3 Sc in the seventh ch-st.</div><div>Work 1 Sc in the remaining 6 ch-sts to finish the tail.</div><div>Finish off and weave in ends.</div><div>If you'd like, you can use Color B on a needle to make small back stitches or French knots to add detail to the body.</div><div>LEG</div><div>Make 2. Use Color A yarn.</div><div>Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 5 in the second ch from the hook. (5 sts)</div><div>Rnds 2-5: Sc 5 (5 sts)</div><div>Finish off and weave in end, leaving the base open.</div><div>Sew the open end of each leg to either side of the body, near where the body joins the tail.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>EYE</div><div>Make 2. Use white yarn.</div><div>Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in the second ch from the hook. (6 sts)</div><div>Rnd 2: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 2 (8 sts)</div><div>Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 2 (10 sts)</div><div>Finish off and weave in end. Use black yarn to sew a pupil on the eye. </div><div>Sew a finished eye to either side of the front of the head.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Little Boo</div>
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Crochet hook size F-3.75MM<br />
Cotton yarn, white and black<br />
Polyfill stuffing<br />
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Round 1: Ch 2. Sc 6 in the 2nd ch from the hook OR Sc 6 in magic ring<br />
Rnd 2: Inc in each at around (12 sts)<br />
Rnd 3: [Inc in 1st St, Sc in next st] rep 6 times around (18 sts)<br />
Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc in next 2 sts] rep 6 (24 sts)<br />
Rnd 5: Sc 24 (24 sts)<br />
Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 7] rep 3 (27 sts)<br />
Rnd 7: Sc 27 (27 sts)<br />
Rnd 8: [Inc, Sc 8] rep 3 (30 sts)<br />
Rnd 9: Sc 30 (30 sts)<br />
Rnd 10: [Dec, Sc 8] rep 3 (27 sts)<br />
Rnd 11: Working in Back Loops Only: Sc 27 (27 sts)<br />
Rnd 12: [Dec, Sc 7] rep 3 (24 sts)<br />
Rnd 13: Sc 24 (24 sts)<br />
Rnd 14: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 (18 sts)<br />
Rnd 15: [Dec, Sc] rep 6 (12 sts)<br />
Stuff firmly.<br />
Rnd 16: Dec 6.<br />
Finish off. Weave in ends.<br />
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You should now have a slightly boxy crocheted ball. A little below the middle circumference of the ball, you should see the line of loops that were left unworked in Rnd 11. Find the first stitch of this row and mark it with a stitch marker. Now turn the ball upside down.<br />
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Insert your crochet hook into the marked loop up from the bottom. Yarn over and pull through the loop, then yarn over and pull through again. Insert your hook back into the original marked loop again. Yarn over and pull through. Finally, yarn over and pull through both loops on your hook. You've now completed the first stitch of a new row. Sc in each of the remaining unworked loops to finish Rnd 11B.<br />
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Rnd 12 B: [Inc, Sc 8] rep 3 (30 sts)<br />
Rnd 13 B: Hdc 30 (30 sts)<br />
Rnd 14B: [Sc, 3 DC in next at, Sc] rep 10 (50 sts)<br />
Finish off and weaves in ends.<br />
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To make the ghost's arms:<br />
Rnd 1: Ch 2, Sc 6 in the 2nd chain from hook OR SC 6 in magic ring<br />
Rnds 2-3: Sc 6<br />
Finish off and weave in ends. Stuff if desired. Sew arms to either side of the body. Use black yarn to make eyes out of French knots or sew on button eyes to finish.<br />
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-66700055721082231462019-09-04T20:56:00.002-05:002020-02-05T17:22:42.687-06:00Learn to Crochet: Back Loop Only Stitches<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Every designer has different go-to "tools" in their toolbox of stitches and Back-loop Only stitches are one of mine. These stitches leave a line of unworked loops across the front of your project that you can incorporate into your pattern or (my favorite) go back and crochet into later, adding another dimension to your project. It leaves your finished "fabric" stretchier; and, best of all, it's super easy to learn. But in order to know which loop is which, first we have to talk about the sides of your project.<br />
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Working on traditional "flat" crochet, it's easy to tell which side of the work is which. The front side is always facing you. Crochet across the top line of stitches, chain and turn, and Voila! Now that's the front.<br />
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Look at the the top of a piece of flat crochet swatch and you'll see two lines or chains of loops.<br />
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The loop facing you when you work is the front loop. The loop behind it, facing away from you, is the back loop.<br />
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Back loop only stitches, as the name suggests, are worked only in the back loop. Instead of inserting your hook under both loops, you insert your hook between the two loops, under the back loop only, and out the back of your swatch. Yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops on your hook. You've now finished a back loop only single crochet. If you look at the stitch, you can see the unworked front loop at the base of the stitch post. That unworked loop is full of possibilities! Play around with a few swatches until you get comfortable with the idea.<br />
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Working in the round is a little more tricky. Working in the round leaves you with a definite "right" and " wrong" side. This is one of the things I screwed up when I first started crocheting amigurumi.<br />
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When you crochet a ball, the piece usually begins to naturally curl wrong side out. Your back loop only stitches will not be in the right place if you don't flip it right-side-out. A ball shaped amigurumi piece should have the "right" side on the outside of the bowl and the "wrong" side on the inside.<br />
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Then, when you work back loop only stitches, the back loop is the one on the inside of the bowl or the wrong side of the swatch. Working in the back loop will leave an unworked line of loops on the right, or outside of the bowl. I did this wrong for a long time.<br />
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Note: There are designers and crocheters out there who prefer the look of the wrong side of the swatch. If you're one of them, go for it. Just remember to work in whichever loop leaves the unworked loop on the outside of your piece.<br />
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I'm working up a simple fall pattern that uses back loop only stitches. Hopefully, I can get it posted soon. Until then, Happy Hooking!</div>
Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-62654582441900768662017-04-12T15:31:00.002-05:002020-02-19T12:33:57.157-06:00One Last Cozy...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
...before Easter comes and I take a few weeks off to work on a blog revamp. Speaking of which, if you have any suggestions for what you'd like to see on my blog or features you'd appreciate, please, let me know. And without further ado...<br />
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<b>Funny Frog Egg Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Supplies: <o:p></o:p></div>
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(Green, Black, White)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Crochet
hook (Size F-3.75MM)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scissors<o:p></o:p></div>
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Needle<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plastic Easter Egg, normal size (I
buy the ones from Walmart)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch. Adjust as needed to get your cozy
to fit your egg.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Cozy Top<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use green yarn<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 5 times around
(15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 4: Sc 15 (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc in each of the next 2 stitches] rep 5 times
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Rnd 6: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 4 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnds 8-9: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Cozy Bottom<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use green yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 6 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
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Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc] rep 3 times around (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc 8] rep 2 times around (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 9] rep 2 times around (22 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 10] rep 2 times around (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 8: Working in the Front Loops Only: Sc 15. Leave the rest of the sts in the row
unworked.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Sl st to finish
off. Sew the top and bottom cozy pieces
together, sewing the unworked sts of the last round on the bottom to
corresponding sts on the top cozy.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Eyes<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use white. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: Sc 10.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off and weave
in ends. Use black yarn to stitch
pupils. Sew the eyes to the head. Feel free to experiment with positioning;
moving the eyes around gives the frog a whole range of expressions.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Front Feet<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use green yarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: In the first
two sts, work 2 Hdc each. Leave
remaining sts unworked.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Sew to the front bottom of the frog.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Back Feet<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use green yarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Sew to the back bottom of the frog.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Refer to the picture
as needed. As always, enjoy, and feel
free to contact me on my blog or at </i><a href="mailto:sheepofdelight@gmail.com">sheepofdelight@gmail.com</a><i>.
Happy hooking!</i><br />
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-11859678665022594022017-03-17T16:02:00.000-05:002017-03-17T16:02:17.442-05:00Platypus Easter Egg Cozy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Okay, I'll admit it. This one is mostly just because I'm personally amused by the idea. Playpuses...(platypi?) are some of the funniest looking creatures God ever created and one of only two mammals that lay eggs, so turning one into a crocheted Easter Egg Cozy was just too many giggles to resist. He's an odd, quirky little creature and definitely worth a laugh or two. Have fun!<br />
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<b><i>Platypus Easter Egg Cozy<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<i> Cotton Yarn (Tan, Brown, and Black)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i> Crochet hook (Size F-3.75MM)<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i> Scissors<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Needle<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Plastic
Easter Egg, normal size (I buy the ones from Wa</i>lmart)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch. Adjust as needed to get your cozy
to fit your egg.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Special Stitches: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Half Double Crochet Decrease (Hdc
Dec) [YO. Insert hook in the stitch or space indicated. Pull up a loop] rep 2 times. YO.
Pull through all five loop on your hook.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Body<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Start with tan yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 5 times around
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Rnd 4: Sc 15 (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc in each of the next 2 stitches] rep 5 times
(20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 6: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 4 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnds 8-10: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 11: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 4 times (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 12: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 13: [Hdc Dec, Hdc 8] rep 2 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 14: To make a foot [In the same st: Sc, Ch 3, Dc 3, Ch
3. Sl st in the next st to anchor foot to base]. Sl st 4. Rep directions in
between [ ] to make the second foot. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Check to make sure
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<b>Tail<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use dark brown yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Row 1: Ch 11<o:p></o:p></div>
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Row 2: Starting in the 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook, Sc 3,
Hdc 3, Dc 3, 6 Dc in the last ch-st to work your way around to the opposite
side of the chain, Dc 3, Hdc 3, Sc 3<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew to the back of the cozy
(opposite to the side the feet are on).<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Top Beak<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use Dark Brown
yarn. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Row 1: Ch 5<o:p></o:p></div>
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Row 2: Starting in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook, Sc 3. 4 sc
in the last ch-st to work your way around to the opposite side of the chain. Sc
3. Chain and turn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Row 3: Sc 10 in each st around. Flip the beak wrong-side out. Now, working across the flat end, 3 sc, 2 sc,
3 sc to form the “lip” at the top of the beak.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off, weave in ends. Sew the “lip” at the top of the beak in a
slight curve to the center of the platypus’s face.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b><i>Bottom Beak<o:p></o:p></i></b></div>
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<i>Use Dark Brown yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Row 1: Ch 4<o:p></o:p></div>
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Row 2: Starting in the 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook, Sc 2, 4
sc in the final ch-st to work your way around to the opposite side of the
chain. Sc 2.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off and weave
in ends. Sew to the face just below the
Top Beak.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Front Paws<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use Dark Brown yarn.
Make 2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook</div>
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<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Sl st, Ch 3. Dc in the next st. 2 Dc in each of the next 2 sts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i> Finish off.
Weave in ends. Sew a paw to
either side of the platypus cozy. Use
black yarn to make two French knot eyes above the top beak. Refer to the
picture as needed. As always, enjoy, and
feel free to contact me on my blog or at </i><a href="mailto:sheepofdelight@gmail.com">sheepofdelight@gmail.com</a><i>.
Happy hooking!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-18490311229420301332017-03-08T10:34:00.000-06:002020-02-19T12:37:19.517-06:00Ready for the Next Installment<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Continuing with last week’s nautical theme, here’s another
sea creature. This one will take a
little more yarn (though still not a whole skein) and the body shape varies
more than any of the other designs so far, but since all the tentacles are
crocheted as one piece, there will be fewer ends to weave in when you’re done.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Octopus Egg Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Supplies: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Cotton
Yarn (any color you like, I used purple)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Crochet
hook (Size F-3.75MM)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scissors<o:p></o:p></div>
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Needle<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plastic Easter Egg, normal size (I
buy the ones from Walmart)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch. Adjust as needed to get your cozy
to fit your egg.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Special Stitches: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Half Double Crochet Decrease (Hdc
Dec) [YO. Insert hook in the stitch or space indicated. Pull up a loop] rep 2 times. YO.
Pull through all five loop on your hook.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 5 times around
(15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 4: Sc 15 (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc in each of the next 2 stitches] rep 5 times
(20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 6: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 4 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 8: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 9: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 6 times around (30 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 10: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 6 times around (36 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 11: [Dec, Sc] rep 12 times around (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 12: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 4 times (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 13: [Hdc Dec, Hdc 8] rep 2 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 14: [Sc, Ch 21. Starting in the 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from
hook and working back down the chain, {3 Sc in one st, 2 Sc in the next} rep 10
times. Sc in the next Rnd 13-st.] rep 8 times around. Sc 2. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i> Check to make sure your egg fits inside the
cozy, then finish off and weave in ends. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Eyespots<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Make 2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 6 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12
sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off, weave in
ends. Use black yarn to make a pupil in
the center of each eyespot. Sew both
eyes to the front of your octopus, just above the tentacles. Questions or
comments? Feel free to contact me on my
blog or at </i><a href="mailto:sheepofdelight@gmail.com">sheepofdelight@gmail.com</a><i>. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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My next installment won’t be oceanic, so if you’re Easter
basket needs more aquatic friends, try designing a few of your own. And feel free to send pictures of your
finished designs. Have fun!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-35135247586087294532017-02-27T10:34:00.002-06:002020-02-19T12:39:40.680-06:00Clownfish Cozy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There’s just something about tropical fish. Whether it’s their bright colors or the
bemused expressions on their little faces, you can’t help but enjoy them. So how about crafting an ocean-themed Easter
basket with this little guy?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Clownfish Egg Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Supplies: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Cotton Yarn
(Orange, White, and Black)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Crochet
hook (Size F-3.75MM)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scissors<o:p></o:p></div>
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Needle<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plastic Easter Egg, normal size (I
buy the ones from Walmart)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch. Adjust as needed to get your cozy
to fit your egg.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Special Stitches: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Half Double Crochet Decrease (Hdc
Dec) [YO. Insert hook in the stitch or space indicated. Pull up a loop] rep 2 times. YO.
Pull through all five loop on your hook.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Start with orange
yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 5 times around
(15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 4: Sc 15 (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc in each of the next 2 stitches] rep 5 times
(20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 6: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Switch to white yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 4 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 8: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Switch to orange yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnds 9-10: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Switch to white yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 11: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 4 times (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 12: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Switch to orange yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 13: [Hdc Dec, Hdc 8] rep 2 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 14: Sc 18 (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Check to make sure
your egg fits inside the cozy, then finish off and weave in ends. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Tail<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYKIoy7bQ5I00KKankLGOnUup-WiugIrY-3J2tCuwXJNxGt2arVOArVJ6eLxdeDWqCK1CceSaWBT5f5EFhHMmwwlhXR-7-dhfNI_ckeDJ-RyjDwXabuwCqR9Ta61abXGDUUVPvN6M8bg/s1600/DSCN0209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYKIoy7bQ5I00KKankLGOnUup-WiugIrY-3J2tCuwXJNxGt2arVOArVJ6eLxdeDWqCK1CceSaWBT5f5EFhHMmwwlhXR-7-dhfNI_ckeDJ-RyjDwXabuwCqR9Ta61abXGDUUVPvN6M8bg/s320/DSCN0209.JPG" width="320" /></a><i>Start with orange
yarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 6 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: [Inc in the first st, Sc in the next] rep 3 times
around (9sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: 3 hdc in the first st. Sc in the next 2 sts. Switch to white yarn.
Inc in each of the next 4 sts. Switch back to orange yarn. Sc in the next 2
sts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew the two tail pieces to opposite sides of
the opening at the bottom of the cozy, right sides facing out and white tips
farthest from the cozy. Use the picture
as a guide.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Side Fins<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Start with orange
yarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 6 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: 3 sc in the first st.
Sc in the next st. Switch to white yarn. Hdc Inc in each of the next 3
sts. Switch back to orange yarn. Sc in the next st. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew the two fins to opposite sides of the
fish, right sides facing out and white tips pointed back. Use the picture as a guide.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Top Fins<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use orange yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Row 1: Ch 8<o:p></o:p></div>
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Row 2: Starting in the 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook: Hdc, Sl
st, Hdc, Sl st, Hdc, Sl St, Hdc<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Weave in
ends. Sew to the top of the fish.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Eyespots<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use orange yarn. Make
2.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 6 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off, weave in
ends. Use black yarn to make a pupil in
the center of each eyespot. Sew the eyes
to either side of the fish. Use the
picture as a guide. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Questions or
comments? Feel free to contact me on my
blog or at </i><a href="mailto:sheepofdelight@gmail.com">sheepofdelight@gmail.com</a><i>.
Happy hooking!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Bonus points if you
can design an anemone Easter basket for this little dude and his pals to hide
in!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-368702716826472442017-02-22T15:20:00.000-06:002017-02-27T10:38:14.712-06:00Basic Egg Cozy Variation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here is the second pattern in my Easter Egg Cozy series. It's a very simple and classic variation that won't be difficult at all after you've mastered the original pattern. (P.S. If you find the French Knots too troublesome or too dull, feel free to decorate with any needle stitching you like).<br />
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<b>French Knot and Stripes Easter Egg Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Supplies: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Cotton Yarn (I
used white, turquoise, yellow, and purple.
Feel free to vary colors if desired).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Crochet
hook (Size F-3.75MM)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scissors<o:p></o:p></div>
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Needle<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plastic Easter Egg, normal size (I
buy the ones from Walmart)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch. Adjust as needed to get your cozy
to fit your egg.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Stripes Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Start with White yarn<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 5 times around
(15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 4: Switch to turquoise yarn. Sc 15 (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc in each of the next 2 stitches] rep 5 times
(20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 6: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Rnd 7: Switch back to white yarn. [Inc, Sc 4] rep 4 times (24
sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnds 8-9: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 10: Switch to yellow yarn. Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 11: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 4 times (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 12: Switch back to white yarn. Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 13: [Hdc Dec, Hdc 8] rep 2 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Check to make sure
your egg fits inside the cozy, then finish off and weave in ends. Use purple yarn to make French knots around
the center white stripe.Refer to the picture as needed. As always, enjoy, and feel free to contact me
on my blog or at </i><a href="mailto:sheepofdelight@gmail.com">sheepofdelight@gmail.com</a><i>.
Happy hooking!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-39366024191568840882017-02-15T15:10:00.001-06:002020-02-19T12:37:56.157-06:00Ready for Spring?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We crocheters all know that if we want to stitch up something fun for the holidays, the key is to plan ahead. So it only makes sense to start posting Easter patterns in February (plus it might help take my mind off the dreariness of an Illinois winter).<br />
When I was growing up, one of the Easter traditions in our church was started by an older parishioner (who actually probably wasn't nearly as old as my childish memory thinks she was) who used to give all of the children in the church an Easter Egg cozy shaped like a chicken. (For those of you unfamiliar with the concept, an egg cozy is a knitted or crocheted sleeve that wraps around your plastic egg to decorate it, with a hole in the bottom or side so that you can pop the egg out to get at the goodies inside). I have no idea where she got the pattern, but I can remember finding the whole concept rather fascinating. It seemed like fun to tap into my inner child and work up a series of egg cozies of my own, which I plan to publish in the weeks leading up to Easter. This week, I'll post the Basic pattern for anyone who wants to try the Design Challenge and more variations and patterns will follow. Hope you enjoy, and remember, think spring!<br />
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<b>Basic Easter Egg Cozy<o:p></o:p></b><br />
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Supplies: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Cotton Yarn
(Whatever colors you’d like)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Crochet
hook (Size F-3.75MM)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scissors<o:p></o:p></div>
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Needle<o:p></o:p></div>
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Plastic Easter Egg, normal size (I
buy the ones from Walmart)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch. Adjust as needed to get your cozy
to fit your egg.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Special Stitches: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Half Double Crochet Decrease (Hdc
Dec) [YO. Insert hook in the stitch or space indicated. Pull up a loop] rep 2 times. YO.
Pull through all five loop on your hook.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Basic Cozy<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use whatever yarn
you’d like. I find the multi-color yarns
look especially nice for this project.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 5 sts (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 5 times around
(15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 4: Sc 15 (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc in each of the next 2 stitches] rep 5 times
(20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 6: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 4 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnds 8-10: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 11: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 4 times (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 12: Sc 20 (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 13: [Hdc Dec, Hdc 8] rep 2 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Check to make sure
your egg fits inside the cozy, then finish off and weave in ends. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Flower Add-On <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Again, use whatever
color you’d like for the flower. I used
purple for the petals and yellow for the center.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: In each stitch around: Slst, 2 Hdc (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Sl st to finish
off. Use contrasting colored yarn to
make a French Knot in the center of the flower. Weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Leaves<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Use green yarn. Make 2 (or more if desired).<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Row 1: Ch 6 <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Row 2: Working across: Sl st, Sc, 2 Hdc (both in the center
st), Sc, Sl St. Then swivel the piece so
that the row you just worked is on the bottom and repeat Row 2, working back
down the opposite side of the original chain.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off, weave in
ends. Sew your leaves to the egg cozy and then sew the flower centered on top
of them. Refer to the picture as
needed. As always, enjoy, and feel free
to contact me on my blog or at </i><a href="mailto:sheepofdelight@gmail.com">sheepofdelight@gmail.com</a><i>.
Happy hooking!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Design Challenge</b></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
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Ready to get crafty? Start with my Basic Easter Egg Cozy design and make a cozy of your own. It could turn into a chicken, a duck, a flower, or anything else you want. Post pictures or a link in the comments or send them to me either through the "Contact Me" page or by email at sheepofdelight@gmail.com. Get creative and have fun!<br />
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P.S. Want more inspiration? Check out my new Pinterest board here:<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/dustirose/easter-egg-cozies/"> https://www.pinterest.com/dustirose/easter-egg-cozies/</a></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-44608156230639292032017-02-07T14:36:00.002-06:002020-02-19T12:39:33.491-06:00Valentine's Day Hugs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The world seems to be divided firmly into two groups of people, those who love Valentine's Day and those who loathe it. Whether you adore the romance of the holiday or dread the ritual overblown commercialization of affection, we can all use a hug this time of year, and Huggy the Koala is here to help. Snaps sewn on to the ends of his paws let Huggy cling to your finger (or perhaps the bottom of a sweet bouquet?). And his diminutive size means Huggy won't make long to make.<br />
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<b>Hugs the Koala<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->Supplies: <o:p></o:p></div>
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Cotton Yarn
(Grey, white, and black)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Stuffing<o:p></o:p></div>
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Crochet
hook (Size F-3.75MM)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Scissors<o:p></o:p></div>
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Needles (one for yarn and one for
thread)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sew-on
Snaps (2, size 2/0, I used Dritz brand)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Wire
pet brush (optional)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Head/Body<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<i>Use grey yarn. Start
at the top of the head.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 8 in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
chain from the hook<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Rnd 2: Inc in each of the 8 sts (16 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnds 3-4: Sc 16 (16 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 5: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 8 times around
(24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 6: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc in the next 2 sts] rep 8 times (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4z3cPGOD_y08WNaHQjFxCUnDvgVfxdipx42fGT1nB_jaC2onkJ_85z6-jSa24Hwo7NWYjVwBrCTTKZd1-aZxIwJLRT1LZ3VLV0URnDUHzK4AUK1jLP6yvpB3ndFL_mBsYCpepBoli4Lg/s1600/Koalahugfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4z3cPGOD_y08WNaHQjFxCUnDvgVfxdipx42fGT1nB_jaC2onkJ_85z6-jSa24Hwo7NWYjVwBrCTTKZd1-aZxIwJLRT1LZ3VLV0URnDUHzK4AUK1jLP6yvpB3ndFL_mBsYCpepBoli4Lg/s320/Koalahugfront.jpg" width="242" /></a>Rnd 8: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 8 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 10: Dec 12 (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 11: [Dec, Sc] rep 4 times (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Stuff firmly.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 12: Sc 8 (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 13: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 2 times (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 14: [Inc, Sc] rep 5 times (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 15: Sc 15 (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 16: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 8 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 17: [Dec, Sc] rep 6 times (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Stuff.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 18: Dec 6 (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off and weave
in ends.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Make 2. Start with
white yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch
from hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Switch to grey yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 2: Working in Back Loops Only: Inc in the next 3 sts,
Dec (7 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 3: BLO: Sc 7 (7 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 4: Dec 3 to close (3 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Weave in
ends.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>If you want the fuzzy
look on your koala’s ears, use a wire pet brush to brush the fronts of the
ears. Sew the ears to either side of the head, using the picture as a guide for
placement. Using black yarn, stitch a nose and make French knot eyes.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Belly<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i>Use white yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 5 in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch
from hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaZl16KSxldjJtdNVofjW9rsP3KmpljnJ8RyTkhOEuBzIGMU6QGW8j45HLT6G_E9TUbjY2tUSMAJx_538bnCWFnbFEAL18Iln1ioLuRLhecrNa3bMhRhkgSdMvyThkqzcqxK_IvwJOWM/s1600/Koalaseatedfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCaZl16KSxldjJtdNVofjW9rsP3KmpljnJ8RyTkhOEuBzIGMU6QGW8j45HLT6G_E9TUbjY2tUSMAJx_538bnCWFnbFEAL18Iln1ioLuRLhecrNa3bMhRhkgSdMvyThkqzcqxK_IvwJOWM/s200/Koalaseatedfront.jpg" width="178" /></a>Rnd 2: Sc 3 in the first st.
Sc in the second. In the third
st: [HDC 3, slst 1]. In the fourth st:
[Slst 1, HDC 3]. Sc in the fifth st, and then slst to close the heart shape.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off and weave
in ends. Sew the heart right-side-up to
the front of the koala’s belly.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Make 4. Use grey yarn.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Sc 2, Sc 6 in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch
from hook<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnd 2: [Inc in the first st, Sc in the next two] rep two
times around (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rnds 3-9: Sc 8 (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>Finish off. Do not sew closed and do not stuff.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Pinch one arm shut and
sew one edge as close as possible to the edge of the “heart” tummy. Continue
sewing around until the limb is attached. Repeat on the other side. Then sew the legs just below the arms. Use the picture as a guide for placement (or
feel free to experiment with your own!). Using a thinner needle and grey
thread, sew one half of each snap set to each opposite limb so that your koala
can “hug”. If you’re making the toy for
a very small child, you may eliminate the snaps and just sew the tips of the
limbs together to avoid a choking hazard.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me on my
blog or at <a href="mailto:sheepofdelight@gmail.com">sheepofdelight@gmail.com</a>. Enjoy!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Design Challenge</b></div>
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Want to try your hand at designing your own amigurumi? Design a baby for Huggy to hold and send me a picture through the contact page on my blog or at sheepofdelight@gmail.com or send me a link to the pattern/picture on your own blog or webpage. Feel free to use my design as a starting place or start from scratch. Have fun creating!-Sheep of Delight</div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-90681930231198412832015-01-28T13:38:00.000-06:002015-01-28T13:38:00.193-06:00Basic Roselet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6Wkg36PbKAirOHMxaHRZgSzXW-IhFLZAtdly4yhuZ6wurmpvQ2TzJ8uwTuoMKii62NZwZRM-rXPWGKA2YgOL7VSy_hns9a9sCwjH7kZAma62poP16TRylIKjqGVtUaHLB8Xk0U5WDeQ/s1600/028+(800x598).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX6Wkg36PbKAirOHMxaHRZgSzXW-IhFLZAtdly4yhuZ6wurmpvQ2TzJ8uwTuoMKii62NZwZRM-rXPWGKA2YgOL7VSy_hns9a9sCwjH7kZAma62poP16TRylIKjqGVtUaHLB8Xk0U5WDeQ/s1600/028+(800x598).jpg" height="149" width="200" /></a><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Basic Roselet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designed
by Dusti Rose Hendricks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sheep
Of Delight Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Somehow, I ended up with an
extraordinary amount of pink yarn in my yarn stash. This Basic Roselet helps cut that down. Use it as a stand-alone project or as an
embellishment for shawls or curtains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Skill Level-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Easy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Gauge- </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Not important<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finished Measurements-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 1 ½ ” tall x 2 ¼ ”wide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Worsted
Weight Yarn Colors-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> .35
oz Peaches & Creme Tea Rose Cotton Yarn #01042<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> .05
oz Peaches & Creme Sage Green Cotton Yarn #01084<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Materials-
<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> F/5
(3.75 MM) crochet hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Yarn
or tapestry needle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Stitchmarkers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Polyester
Fiberfill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special stitches-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Back
Loop Only: Insert the hook through the back loop of the stitch only (the loop closest to the inside of the
round). Then complete the stitch as
usual.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Half
Double Crochet: Yarn over. Insert the
hook through the indicated stitch or space.
Yarn over and pull
through. With three loops on the hook,
yarn over and pull through all
three loops at once to complete the stitch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Abbreviations-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rnd…Round
Sc…..Single
Crochet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Ch….Chain St(s)..Stitch(es)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Inc….Increase Dec…Decrease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rep…Repeat Sl St..Slip
Stitch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> BLO..Back
Loops Only Hdc..Half
Double Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Tea Rose yarn. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 2 times around (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: Sc 8 (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 2 times (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 5: Work this round in the BLO. 3 Sc in the first 2 st. In the third st, (Sc 2, Hdc). Leave the rest of the round unworked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends. Wrap the
overhanging stitches diagonally downward across the body of the piece and sew
in place to finish.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Petals<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-TeZcKiWQUUgGmCj9bqlI3UuYBrBTIVZBNcEaVy5FqSlGL3Syn3yUnK_wMLoT13tuEwpXtrEzRp0OJF1Q2Occvsa7yblXM97F4-E5PPBpiW-bfFLDYwWBE1JCYug2wp3jWqHF5aq91A/s1600/032+(800x596).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-TeZcKiWQUUgGmCj9bqlI3UuYBrBTIVZBNcEaVy5FqSlGL3Syn3yUnK_wMLoT13tuEwpXtrEzRp0OJF1Q2Occvsa7yblXM97F4-E5PPBpiW-bfFLDYwWBE1JCYug2wp3jWqHF5aq91A/s1600/032+(800x596).jpg" height="148" width="200" /></a><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Tea Rose yarn. Make
4. (Feel free to add more if you want a fuller rose).<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: [Inc, Sc] rep 3 times around (9 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 3 times (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: BLO (Sc 3) rep 6 times. Leave the rest of the round unworked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Finish off with a slip stitch and weave in
ends. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Leaves<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Sage Green yarn. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [(In one st: Sc, Ch 3, starting in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook, sl st in the ch-sts, Sc again to anchor) Sl St in the next
unworked st] rep 6 times around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Finish off with a slip stitch and weave in
ends. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finishing-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sew the Petals around
the center, overlapping them slightly.
Then sew the Leaves to the bottom to hold it all together. All done!</span></i></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-44613058581595096022015-01-21T13:34:00.000-06:002015-01-21T13:34:28.705-06:00Birdie Ball Rattles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Birdie Ball Rattle<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designed
by Dusti Rose Hendricks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sheep
Of Delight Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I’ve been brainstorming stash busters
to use up some of my Simply Soft yarn for January. Luckily, we have a whole flock of new babies
in my family for inspiration. This easy project
can be made with whatever colors you have on hand. Choose Color A for the body and Color B for
the wings. Be careful to attach all the
pieces as firmly as possible before giving any toy to a young child.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Skill Level-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Easy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcDJhWq7iLm0pvDeuv4mjl1MTEy5VuQ37mXrdf9PDec7fFvd-Gr8RccU7YgRCc6Dsw6ulcxNGfdgqEeVO_QDH2FxXU9_7E4ZPHcybDS1iVHdMW1Q1LeXfW1eMuSgaKkrG2xdNbSjdErM/s1600/023+(800x597).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcDJhWq7iLm0pvDeuv4mjl1MTEy5VuQ37mXrdf9PDec7fFvd-Gr8RccU7YgRCc6Dsw6ulcxNGfdgqEeVO_QDH2FxXU9_7E4ZPHcybDS1iVHdMW1Q1LeXfW1eMuSgaKkrG2xdNbSjdErM/s1600/023+(800x597).jpg" height="238" width="320" /></a><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Gauge- </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Not important<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finished Measurements- </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">3” tall x 3”wide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Worsted
Weight Yarn Colors-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Less
than .5 oz each of Simply Soft Yarn in Colors A and B (Colors of your choice)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Less
than .05 oz Simply Soft Yarn in White, Black, and either Orange or Yellow <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Materials-
<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> F/5
(3.75 MM) crochet hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Yarn
or tapestry needle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Stitchmarkers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Polyester
Fiberfill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Ping-pong
ball<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Jingle
Bell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Tape
(I used masking tape, but duct tape or washi tape would work just as well)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special stitches-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Abbreviations-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rnd…Round
Sc…..Single
Crochet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Ch….Chain St(s)..Stitch(es)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Inc….Increase Dec…Decrease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rep…Repeat Sl St..Slip
Stitch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Dc…..Double
Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To assemble rattle:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Use an X-acto knife to cut a slit in a ping-pong ball and insert a
jingle bell. (Feel free to experiment
with multiple bells or bells of different sizes to get different sounds). Tape the slit shut to finish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ball<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Color A yarn. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdmgsvW1oivPbVr1CGO8XafX_vCyRLYR6W2nVC8l7mNLZAZlflZ4xEK04Qm2i2I3jUggpjQmQK2pMkNBP74uVTAhij8ckKFwA3hKRvh16T5GvMMOER7XBXg5SClWW9VPsVh4ZlfaYUxY/s1600/025+(800x597).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdmgsvW1oivPbVr1CGO8XafX_vCyRLYR6W2nVC8l7mNLZAZlflZ4xEK04Qm2i2I3jUggpjQmQK2pMkNBP74uVTAhij8ckKFwA3hKRvh16T5GvMMOER7XBXg5SClWW9VPsVh4ZlfaYUxY/s1600/025+(800x597).jpg" height="238" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next] rep 6 times around
(18 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 6 times (24 sts) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc 5] rep 4 times around (28 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 6] rep 4 times (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 7] rep 4 times (36 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 8-9: Sc 36 (36 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 10: [Inc, Sc 8] rep 4 times (40 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 11-13: Sc 40 (40 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 14: [Dec, Sc 8] rep 4 times (36 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 15-16: Sc 36 (36 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 17: [Dec, Sc 7] rep 4 times (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 18: [Dec, Sc 6] rep 4 times (28 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 19: [Dec, Sc 5] rep 4 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Wrap the ping-pong ball in fiberfill and stuff the body
with it. Tuck more stuffing around and
add more as you go as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 20: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 21: [Dec, Sc] rep 6 times (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 22: Dec 6 times around (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Wings<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Color B yarn. Make
2.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 8 times around (16 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc] rep 4 times. [Dc 3, Sc] rep 4 times. (28 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Eyes<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use White yarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 8 times around (16 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc, Sc] rep 8 times around (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends. Use Black yarn
to make a French knot pupil in the center of each eye.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Beak<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Orange or Yellow
yarn.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: [Sc 2, Dc] rep 3 times in magic ring OR Ch 2, [Sc
2, Dc] rep 3 times in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finishing-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sew the finished eyes to
the front of the ball and the beak slightly below them. Then sew the wings firmly to either side to
finish.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-18703133582360089852015-01-07T14:29:00.000-06:002015-01-07T14:29:17.514-06:00Lucky Lil' Piglet Amigurumi Pattern<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">Lucky Lil’ Piglet</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designed
by Dusti Rose Hendricks</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sheep
Of Delight Crochet</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Happy New Year, everybody!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m praying for a year of blessing and bounty
in 2015.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How about you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of my favorite memories of last year are
the trips I took with my cousin to all the local zoos in our area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With all the amazing animals we saw, I have
to admit that some of our favorites were the baby pigs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(What can I say, we’re farm kids).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I decided I’d design one for my first pattern
of the New Year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy, and let me know
what you think.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFyBRNREfUjT6dAw0VQoHaQoFg-Ij45-89NNjUf7n1Um4jriIE7bptpVdSU6NrbhDhMt8SExZc3t3zjLKrc3wey0ZF6pDUaRbaTjkvx6CP6kZqs04hVO0DG3xPEy54ocngn3rrPGVp4E/s1600/009+(800x597).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFyBRNREfUjT6dAw0VQoHaQoFg-Ij45-89NNjUf7n1Um4jriIE7bptpVdSU6NrbhDhMt8SExZc3t3zjLKrc3wey0ZF6pDUaRbaTjkvx6CP6kZqs04hVO0DG3xPEy54ocngn3rrPGVp4E/s1600/009+(800x597).jpg" height="238" width="320" /></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Skill Level-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Intermediate (Uses BLO sts and basic
shaping)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Gauge- </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Not important</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finished Measurements-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 3 ¾ ” tall x 5 ½ ” long</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Worsted
Weight Yarn Colors-</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>.5
oz Peaches & Creme Pastel Pink 01421 Cotton Yarn</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Less
than .05 oz Peaches & Creme <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Black
01040 Cotton Yarn</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Materials-
</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>F/5
(3.75 MM) crochet hook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yarn
or tapestry needle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Scissors</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Stitchmarkers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Polyester
Fiberfill</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special stitches-</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Back
Loop Only: Insert the hook through the back loop of the stitch only (the loop <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>closest to the inside of the
round).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then complete the stitch as
usual.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Abbreviations-</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rnd…Round
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc…..Single
Crochet<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Ch….Chain<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>St(s)..Stitch(es)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Inc….Increase<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dec…Decrease</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Rep…Repeat<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sl St..Slip
Stitch</span></div>
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</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ears</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Pastel Pink yarn.
Make 2. </span></i></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>
ch from hook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: (Hdc, Dc) in the first st.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Dc, Hdc) in the second st.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inc 4 to complete the rnd. (12 sts)</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch.</span></i></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Legs</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Pastel Pink yarn.
Make 4. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 5 in 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>
ch from hook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 5 (10 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: BLO Sc 10 (10 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: [Dec, Sc 3] rep 2 times to complete the round. (8
sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 5-6: Sc 8 (8 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc] rep 4 times around. (12 sts)</span></div>
<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch, leaving the top of the leg open to attach to the body.</span></i></div>
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Tail</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Pastel Pink yarn. </span></i></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 1: Ch 21.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBel5Fy16_WnLQzFxqXtvCVCeXen74Vh2gd9zdNmz0QRKrOCfih7IikxAuOux0E3hkSVqac1ZkMWoJaFz7ahVfyxn771Qfl-nfS_zgGP8Y3FkKuORadG8Cn-0BXkvfnXdueonTosfik4/s1600/014+(800x597).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBel5Fy16_WnLQzFxqXtvCVCeXen74Vh2gd9zdNmz0QRKrOCfih7IikxAuOux0E3hkSVqac1ZkMWoJaFz7ahVfyxn771Qfl-nfS_zgGP8Y3FkKuORadG8Cn-0BXkvfnXdueonTosfik4/s1600/014+(800x597).jpg" height="148" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 2: Starting in the 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup> ch from your hook,
sl st in the first 15 ch-sts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Twist the
completed stitches into a loop to form the curl in the pig’s tail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sl st through the two layers of the twisted
curl and the next unworked ch-st to fix the curl in the tail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then sl st in the rest of the unworked ch-sts
to finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(If you find it easier, you
can also just sl st<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in every ch-st and
then sew the tail into a curled position).</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch.</span></i></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Body</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Pastel Pink yarn.
Starting at the nose: </span></i></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">nd</span></sup>
ch from hook</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 6 times around (12 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc in the first 3 sts, Sc in the next 3] rep 2
times to finish the round. (18 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: Working in the BLO, Dec 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Working in both loops, Inc 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BLO Dec 3, Sc 3. (15 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 5: In both loops, Sc 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BLO Dec 3. Working in both loops, Sc 3, Inc
3. (15 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 6: Sc 3, Inc 3, Sc 9.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(18 sts)</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 7: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 6 times around (24 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 8: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 6 times (30 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 9-11: Sc 30 (30 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 12: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 6 times (36 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 13: [Dec, Sc 5] rep 6 times (30 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 14: [Dec, Sc 3] rep 5 times, Sc 5 (25 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 15: Sc 5, [Dec, Sc] rep 5 times Sc 5 (20 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 16: Inc 5, Dec 5, Inc 5 (25 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 17: Sc 10, Inc 5, Sc 10 (30 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Stuff the head before continuing.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 18-20: Sc 30 (30 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 21: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 6 times around (36 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 22: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 6 times (30 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 23: [Dec, Sc 3] rep 6 times (24 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 24: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 times (18 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Stuff firmly.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 25: [Dec, Sc] rep 6 times (12 sts)</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 26: Dec 6 times.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.</span></i></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
</div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
</div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
</div>
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<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finishing-</span></b></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Remember when assembling
your piglet that the part of the neck that is most severely narrowed is the
back of the neck/ top of the pig.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also,
the top of the snout is the last portion you decreased BLO in Rnd 5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thread a needle with black yarn and knot
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Draw the knot into the body of the
pig and draw it out where you want the first eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make a small stitch; draw the yarn through
the head and back out at the desired position of the second eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make another small stitch and draw through
the head and back out the first eye position to slightly narrow the face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make French knot eyes in both positions and
then stitch on the piglet’s mouth.</span></i></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Using Pastel Pink yarn,
position and sew the ears toward the rear of the head, the tail to the back of
the piglet, and the legs underneath, taking special care with the positioning
of the legs so that the weight of its head doesn’t make it pitch forward on its
nose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then you’re finished!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have fun with your Lucky Lil’ Piglet and
enjoy your new year!</span></i><br />
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-48731237976863409802014-05-01T10:03:00.000-05:002014-05-01T10:03:12.279-05:00Plarn Elephant Bowl: Free Crochet Pattern<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Plarn Elephant Bowl<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designed
by Dusti Rose Hendricks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sheep
Of Delight Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">My second attempt at using plarn went
more smoothly than the first. Like any
medium, you have to take time to get used to it and figure out exactly what its
strengths and limitations are. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Some basic tips for using plarn include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Pull
gently. If you pull too hard, the
plastic will tear or stretch out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Crochet
loosely, especially if you’re used to crocheting tightly for amigurumi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I
find it works better to start using the ch 2, sc x method of starting with
plarn. The stretchy plastic makes using a magic ring excessively difficult.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Find
a needle with a wide eye to use when threading your ends in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Skill Level-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Intermediate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finished Measurements-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 2 ¼ ” tall x 5 ½ ”wide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Worsted
Weight Yarn Colors-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Approx. 5 bags worth of grey plarn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Approx. 3 bags worth of white plarn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Less
than .05 oz Peaches and Creme Black Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Materials-
<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> H
(5.00 MM) crochet hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Yarn
or tapestry needle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Stitchmarkers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special stitches-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Abbreviations-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rnd…Round
Sc…..Single
Crochet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Ch….Chain St(s)..Stitch(es)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Inc….Increase Dec…Decrease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rep…Repeat Sl St..Slip
Stitch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bowl<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Grey plarn. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 8 times around (16 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 8 times around (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 8 times around (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 5: Working in
BLO, Sc 32 (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 6-13: Sc 32 (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ears<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXnpMqoRAqbuitzArCpVIJZEV_NaBcj9DYe9ZFkpjk8xGJ9GC85yXudzQeW1s26ILyDfaPCbcOglYgLwAw0abUvDCgkvC6ZfyWPbFx16qmWPNzhHrsiGAB_IumYLlgar1N4TemikoEPk/s1600/001+(800x467).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXnpMqoRAqbuitzArCpVIJZEV_NaBcj9DYe9ZFkpjk8xGJ9GC85yXudzQeW1s26ILyDfaPCbcOglYgLwAw0abUvDCgkvC6ZfyWPbFx16qmWPNzhHrsiGAB_IumYLlgar1N4TemikoEPk/s1600/001+(800x467).jpg" height="186" width="320" /></a><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Grey plarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 1: Ch 4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 2: Starting in the 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from the hook,
Inc in one st, Sc in the next, and Inc in the last (5 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 3: Ch and turn.
Inc, Sc 3, Inc (7 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 4: Ch and turn.
Inc, Sc 5, Inc (9 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 5: Ch and turn.
Sc 9 (9 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 6: Ch and turn.
Dec, Sc 5, Dec (7 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Tusks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use White plarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 4 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 4 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 2 times (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 3-4: Sc 6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Trunk<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Grey plarn. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next 2] rep 2 times (8
sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 3-4: Sc 8 (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 5: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 2 times (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 6: Sc 6 (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 7: Working in
the FLO, Inc 6 times around to form the proboscis end of the trunk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finishing-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sew the ears to either
side of the bowl. Sew the trunk to the
front center and the tusks to either side of the trunk. If you have trouble using the plarn to sew,
feel free to use thread to attach pieces.
Then use black yarn to make French knot eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-40506996285268845632014-04-24T15:44:00.000-05:002014-04-24T15:44:46.019-05:00Earth Day 2014: Rhino Bowl Plarn Crochet Pattern<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">In honor of Earth Day, I decided to do some experimentation with plarn, plastic yarn made from recycled plastic shopping bags. I found really simple directions for making plarn (along with a lot of other really cool patterns and information at plasticbagcrafts.com<a href="http://www.plasticbagcrafts.com/make-plarn/"> here</a>. Also, check out my Pinterest boards under Crochet Fun and Recycled Craft Ideas for more plarn pictures and ideas. <span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Plarn Rhino Bowl<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designed
by Dusti Rose Hendricks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sheep
Of Delight Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This is my first experiment designing
and using plarn. I used the white and
grey plastic bags from my local Walmart since that’s what I have the most of.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Skill Level-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Intermediate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finished Measurements-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 2 ¼ ” tall x 5 ½ ”wide</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Worsted
Weight Yarn Colors-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Approx. 4 bags worth of grey plarn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Approx. 3 bags worth of white plarn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Less
than .05 oz Peaches and Creme Black Yarn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Materials-
<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> H
(5.00 MM) crochet hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Yarn
or tapestry needle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Stitchmarkers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special stitches-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Abbreviations-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rnd…Round
Sc…..Single
Crochet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Ch….Chain St(s)..Stitch(es)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Inc….Increase Dec…Decrease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rep…Repeat Sl St..Slip
Stitch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Bowl<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Grey plarn. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 8 times around (16 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 8 times around (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 8 times around (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 5: Working in
BLO, Sc 32 (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf4s1GM5EpYD7nZ6E7rJSj51Q4o2m8HdCyFgmCBgF66y6CAPhacRodbNnQyhUddIQGjpyMZPfFnUvIB3WzaFWYAqzjkMPgLu2z0TR3REfXo1F6_5unQI600AvAzAwQGjPeIvbyLfaxzo/s1600/017+(800x547).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPf4s1GM5EpYD7nZ6E7rJSj51Q4o2m8HdCyFgmCBgF66y6CAPhacRodbNnQyhUddIQGjpyMZPfFnUvIB3WzaFWYAqzjkMPgLu2z0TR3REfXo1F6_5unQI600AvAzAwQGjPeIvbyLfaxzo/s1600/017+(800x547).jpg" height="217" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 6-13: Sc 32 (32 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ears<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Grey plarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 8 times around (16 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Small Horn<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use White plarn.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 4 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 4 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpZGUMcG3l57LJBEpaah0uCpH4Marb8AHSlURZuFTQtp75Dz_Lls8uXqn5qDE9zDcgwIN-WXRdMupdZ9BtY6YUDytp2kfBEy86I9R6huawmvSqp734Daq77YuCi4rnJXALDDlrWkeqiM/s1600/019+(800x432).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpZGUMcG3l57LJBEpaah0uCpH4Marb8AHSlURZuFTQtp75Dz_Lls8uXqn5qDE9zDcgwIN-WXRdMupdZ9BtY6YUDytp2kfBEy86I9R6huawmvSqp734Daq77YuCi4rnJXALDDlrWkeqiM/s1600/019+(800x432).jpg" height="172" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 2 times (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Large Horn<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use White plarn.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 4 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 4 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 2 times (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 3-4: Sc 6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finishing-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sew the ears to either
side of the bowl. Sew the small horn
near the top center and the large horn below it. If you have trouble using the plarn to sew,
feel free to use thread to attach pieces.
Then use black yarn to make French knot eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b>Have you created something else interesting or intriguing out of plarn? Feel free to send me photos. I'd love to start a plarn gallery. Be sure to include links to the original designer if the pattern you use is not your own.</b></span></div>
Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-84757210694280120202014-04-16T12:00:00.000-05:002014-04-16T12:00:05.266-05:00Spring Duckling: Free Amigurumi Crochet pattern<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Spring Duckling<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designed
by Dusti Rose Hendricks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sheep
Of Delight Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This little guy has been sitting in
the back of a storage tote for far too long so I decided to get him out to play
for spring. He’ll work up quickly for an
Easter basket stuffer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Skill Level-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Intermediate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Gauge- </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Not important<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finished Measurements-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 3 ¾ ” tall x 2”wide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Worsted
Weight Yarn Colors-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> .
60 oz Peaches & Creme Yellow Cotton Yarn #1010<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> .05
oz Peaches & Creme Bright Orange Cotton Yarn #1628<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> .05
oz Peaches & Creme Black Cotton Yarn #1040<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Materials-
<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> F/5
(3.75 MM) crochet hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Yarn
or tapestry needle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Stitchmarkers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Polyester
Fiberfill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special stitches-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">None<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Abbreviations-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rnd…Round
Sc…..Single
Crochet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Ch….Chain St(s)..Stitch(es)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Inc….Increase Dec…Decrease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rep…Repeat Sl St..Slip
Stitch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYNWEFtdoDVEAggumF60Zxt-wnPieBwBjpfEC15h4PSg-KRJeY131nOQ5n4-DTo8eB3J7hheWGyaaSZp2IVADUVazTWvEaw97brZHPXF47mcGCZGK71wcfnR3o7mOQ0UQv37labpiZUo/s1600/001+(567x800).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYNWEFtdoDVEAggumF60Zxt-wnPieBwBjpfEC15h4PSg-KRJeY131nOQ5n4-DTo8eB3J7hheWGyaaSZp2IVADUVazTWvEaw97brZHPXF47mcGCZGK71wcfnR3o7mOQ0UQv37labpiZUo/s1600/001+(567x800).jpg" height="200" width="141" /></a><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Head/Body<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Yellow yarn.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 6 times around (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc] rep 6 times around (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnds 4-5: Sc 18 (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 6 times (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 7: Sc 24 (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 8: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 6 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 9: [Dec, Sc] rep 6 times (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 10: Dec 6 (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 11: Sc 6 (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyckpteYL0gVPWukKGL7bYkucm52-0bQKG7zyjho-tBqfpCZuPpocTZN0LT-hCRzANdDFUTPNPEgWLJv0STkaXtj_HtbYcQdl5SqzKpyOqV9dLdVJVvm8u877tD-688t5GO5tQGfdQwLM/s1600/002+(600x800).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyckpteYL0gVPWukKGL7bYkucm52-0bQKG7zyjho-tBqfpCZuPpocTZN0LT-hCRzANdDFUTPNPEgWLJv0STkaXtj_HtbYcQdl5SqzKpyOqV9dLdVJVvm8u877tD-688t5GO5tQGfdQwLM/s1600/002+(600x800).jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 12: [Inc, Sc 2] rep 2 times around (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 13: Sc 8 (8 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 14: [Inc, Sc] rep 4 times (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 15: [Inc, Sc 3] rep 3 times (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 16: Sc 12, Inc 3 times (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 17: Sc 12, Dec 3 times (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 18: [Dec, Sc 3] rep 3 times (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 19: Dec 6 (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a sl st and
weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Wings<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Yellow yarn. Make 2.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2<sup>nd</sup>
ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a sl st and
weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Beak Top<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Bright Orange yarn.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic
ring OR Ch 2, Sc 8 in 2nd ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a sl st and
weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Beak Bottom<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Bright Orange yarn.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 4 in magic
ring OR Ch 2, Sc 4 in 2nd ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a sl st and
weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Feet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Bright Orange yarn.
Make 2.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 5 in magic
ring OR Ch 2, Sc 5 in 2nd ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Work 2 Hdc sts in
ea of the first 3 sts (6 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a sl st and
weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sew both feet to the bottom
of the duckling and both wings to either side of his body. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thread
a yarn or tapestry needle with a length of black thread and knot the end. Insert the needle under the head where the
stitches are a little looser and bring it back out where you want the right
eye, drawing the knot inside the head.
Insert the needle again slightly to the right or left, making a tiny
stitch, and bring it out at the position for the left eye. Stitch back and forth a few times, drawing
the stitches tight to narrow the face.
When you’re satisfied with the shape, use the same black yarn to make
French knot eyes in each indentation. Then
sew the beak pieces to the front of the head to finish.</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Sheep of Delighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03940596303326994600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038101664293829770.post-22337462172144851742014-03-20T21:04:00.002-05:002014-03-20T21:04:39.904-05:00Easter Egglet: Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 49.5pt 3.0in; text-align: center;">
<span class="bqQuoteLink" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 26px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/bernardmel157507.html" style="color: #222222; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none;" title="view quote">A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.</a>-Bernard Meltzer</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Easter Egglet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Designed
by Dusti Rose Hendricks<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sheep
Of Delight Crochet<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">When I was a kid, I used to watch a
Garfield cartoon at my Grandma’s with one character that was an egg that was afraid
to hatch. Whether your Egglet is afraid
to hatch or just making a fashion statement, he or she will be a perfect
addition to any Easter basket. Feel free
to make the Egg without legs if you’d like a more classic design.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If you are particularly sensitive to
smell, you might want to use a different yarn as the Floral Bouquet yarn is
scented.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Skill Level-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Easy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Gauge- </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Not important<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finished Measurements-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> 2” tall x4 ½ ”wide<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Worsted
Weight Yarn Colors-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> .5
oz Peaches & Creme Cotton Yarn #5742 Floral Bouquet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Less
than .05 oz Peaches & Creme Cotton Yarn #1628 Bright Orange<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Materials-
<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> F/5
(3.75 MM) crochet hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Yarn
or tapestry needle<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Stitchmarkers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Polyester
Fiberfill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Special stitches-</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Abbreviations-<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rnd…Round
Sc…..Single
Crochet <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Ch….Chain St(s)..Stitch(es)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Inc….Increase Dec…Decrease<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Rep…Repeat Sl St..Slip
Stitch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Floral Bouquet yarn.
<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 2: Inc 6 times around (12 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 3: [Inc in one st, Sc in the next 3 sts] rep 3 times
around (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 4: [Inc, Sc 4] rep 3 times around (18 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 5: [Inc, Sc 5] rep 3 times around (21 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 6: [Inc, Sc 6] rep 3 times around (24 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 7: Sc 24 (24 sts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 8: [Inc, Sc 7] rep 3 times around (27 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 9: Sc 27 (27 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 10: [Inc, Sc 8] rep 3 times around (30 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 11: Sc 30 (30 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 12: [Dec, Sc 4] rep 5 times around (25 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 13: [Dec, Sc 3] rep 5 times around (20 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 14: [Dec, Sc 2] rep 5 times around (15 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 15: [Dec, Sc] rep 5 times around (10 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Stuff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Rnd 16: Dec 5 (5 sts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Legs<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Use Bright Orange yarn.
Make 2. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 1: Ch 10. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Row 2: Turn.
Starting in the 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook, sl st in the next 3 sts to
form the first toe. [Ch 4. Starting in the 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook, sl st
in the next 3 sts.] Rep 2 times to form the 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup>
toes. Sl st in the remaining 6 sts of
the chain-row to finish the leg.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Finish off with a slip
stitch and weave in ends, closing off any remaining opening.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sew the base of both
legs to the base of the egg. Draw any
loose ends back into the finished egg.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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