Thursday, December 3, 2009

Sweet and Sour Amigurumi Bears and Friends






Materials:
Sweet:
*1 skein of The Original Sugar & Cream 4ply cotton yarn Hot Pink
*1 skein of The Original Sugar & Cream 4ply cotton yarn in White
*Small length of Paton’s Brilliant 3ply yarn in Black Dazzle for face details.

Ice Cream Cone Mascot
*1 skein of The Original Peaches & Cream 4ply cotton yarn in Baby Green
*1 skein Peaches & Cream 4ply yarn in Camel
*Small length of Paton’s Brilliant 3ply yarn in Black Dazzle for face details.

Sour
*1 skein of The Original Sugar & Cream 4ply cotton yarn in Hot Green
*1 skein of The Original Sugar & Cream 4ply cotton yarn in White
*Small length of Paton’s Brilliant 3ply yarn in Black Dazzle for face details.

Lemon Mascot
*1 skein of The Original Sugar & Cream 4ply cotton yarn in Yellow
*Small length of Paton’s Brilliant 3ply yarn in Black Dazzle for face details.

Crochet Hook:
3.00mm

Extras:
*Stitch marker
*Poly-fill
*Yarn needle
*Two pairs of 12mm safety eyes for bears
*Two pairs of 7mm safety eyes for mascots

Finished Measurements:
Bears: 6 inches tall
Lemon Mascot: 3 inches long and 1 ¼ inches tall
Ice Cream Cone Mascot:3 ¼ inches tall

Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch chain
sc single crochet
sts stitchs
dc double sc
dec decrease a stitch (*insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop* twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.)
*repeat directions inside * as many times as indicated
bobble sc 4 *yarn over, insert hook in sc and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

A Note On Gauge: The crochet fabric needs to be tight, so if you change yarn weight, make sure you use a hook size that is at least 2 sizes smaller than the label of the yarn calls for.

Sweet and Sour are both made exactly the same way. The difference between them is the colors used and the face that is embroidered. Follow the pictures to embroider the faces, and make each Bear their mascot friend!

These patterns are worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the end of your rounds.

Tasty Bears
Muzzle
With white, Ch 4
Round1 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next sc, working on the back of the chain, sc in last two sts, place stitch marker (8)
Round 2 2 sc in first two sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next two sts, sc in last 2 sts (12)
Round 3 sc in the first sc, 2 sc in next two sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next two sts, sc in next 2 sts, slip sc in the last sc (16)
Embroider on the nose and mouth.

Ears make 2
With body color yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 2sc in each sc. (12)
Round 2*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Rounds 3 -4 sc in each sc around (18)
Round 5 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next sc* around (12)
Round 6 sc in each sc around (12)

Head/body
With body color yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 2sc in each sc. (12)
Round 2*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Round 3 *2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)
Round 4 *2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (30)
Round 5*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sts* around (36)
Round 6*2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sts* around (42)
Round 7 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 6 sts* around (48)
Rounds 8-14 sc in each sc around (48)
Round 15 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next 6 sts* around (42)
Round 16 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next 5 sts* around (36)
Round 17 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next 4 sts* around (30)
Round 18*1 dec, 1 sc in the next 3 sts* around (24)
Place the eyes between rounds 12 and 13 and 9 stitches apart on the head. If you are making Sweet, embroider on the eyelashes before you secure the eyes with the safety backs. If you are making Sour, embroider the eyebrows on before you stuff the head. Stuff the head firmly. Sew on the muzzle between the eyes. Sew the ears onto the head. Weave in ends to finish off.
Round 19 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next 2 sts* around (18)
Round 20 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next sc* around (12)
Rounds 21 -22 sc in each sc around (12)
Round 23 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Rounds 24 -25 sc in each sc around (18)
Round 26 *2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)
Rounds 27 -29 sc in each sc around (24)
Round 30 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next 2 sts* around (18)
Stuff the body as you continue to close in the remaining rounds.
Round 31 sc in each sc around (18)
Round 32 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)
Round 33 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (8)
Leave a long length of yarn and weave through the stitches of the last round. Pull tight to close up hole and weave in ends to finish off.

Tummy Panel
With white yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 2sc in each sc. (12)
Round 2 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18) Slip sc the last sc of the round to make the circle more rounded.
Sew the tummy to the body. Weave in ends to finish.

Legs make 2
With body color yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* twice (8)
Rounds 2-9 sc in each sc around (8)
Stuff the legs and sew them to the body. Weave in ends to finish.

Arms make 2
With body color yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1-9 sc in each sc around (6)
Sew the arms to the body. Weave in ends to finish.

Tail
With body color yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* twice (8)
Round 2 sc in each sc around (8)
Fold the tail in half and sew it to the bears bum. Weave in loose ends to finish.

Sour’s Lemon Mascot
With yellow yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Rounds 1-2 sc in each sc around (6)
Round 3 2sc in each sc. (12)
Round 4 sc in each sc around (12)
Round 5 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Rounds 6-11 sc in each sc around (18)
Round 12 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)
Place the safety eyes on the lemon 3 stitches apart. Embroider on the mouth. Stuff the lemon and continue on.
Round 13 sc in each sc around (12)
Round 14 dec six times (6)
Rounds 15-16 sc in each sc around (6)
Leave a long length of yarn and weave through the stitches of the last round. Pull tight to close up hole and weave in ends to finish off.

Sweet’s Ice Cream Cone Mascot
With baby green yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 2sc in each sc. (12)
Round 2*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Round 3 *2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)
Rounds 4-7 sc in each sc around (24)
Round 8 *1 dec, 1 sc in the next 2 sts* around (18)
Round 9 sc in each sc around (18)
Round 10 * bobble sc 4 in next sc, sc in next sc* around (18)
On the last sc of round 10, switch to Camel
Rounds 11-12 sc in each sc around (18)
Place the eyes between rounds 6 and 7 and 4 stitches apart. Embroider on the smile and stuff the head.
Round 13 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)
Round 14 sc in each sc around (12)
Continue to stuff as you close up the work.
Round 15 dec six times (6)
Rounds 16-17 sc in each sc around (6)
Leave a long length of yarn and weave through the stitches of the last round. Pull tight to close up hole and weave in ends to finish off.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Free Amigurumi Pattern! Dim Bulb

Dim Bulb Amigurumi Pattern


Materials:*1 skein of Peaches and Cream 4ply yarn in yellow for bulb
*1 skein Lion Brand Cotton in Stone for screw base
*Small length of black yarn for facial details

Crochet Hook:
3.00mm

Extras:
*Stitch marker
*Poly-fill
*Yarn needle
*One pair of 15mm safety eyes

Finished Measurements:
3 ½ inches tall

Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch chain
sc single crochet
sts stitchs
dc double sc
dec decrease a stitch (*insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop* twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.)
*repeat directions inside * as many times as indicated

A Note On Gauge:
The crochet fabric needs to be tight, so if you change yarn weight, make sure you use a hook size that is at least 2 sizes smaller than the label of the yarn calls for.

Pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the end of your rounds.

Bulb
With bulb color create a slip ring. Sc in ring to join. Sc 6 additional times in ring. (6 sts)
Round 1 2 sc in each sc around. (12)
Round 2 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Round 3 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)
Round 4 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (30)
Rounds 5 – 9 sc in each sc around
Round 10 1 dec, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (24)
Round 11 *1 dec, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (18)
Rounds 12 sc in each sc around (18)
Place eyes between rounds 8 and 9 and space them 5 stitches apart. Secure the eyes with safety backs.
Round 13 sc in each sc around (18)
Round 14 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)
Place mouth. To create mouth, tie a large knot in the end of a 4 inch length of black yearn. Thread the yarn onto yarn needle. Insert the needle into the bulb and come out between rounds 11 and 12 a stitch to the side of the left eye. Insert the needle back through the bulb on the same round one stitch to the right of the right eye. Tie a large knot on the inside of the bulb to hold the smile in place. Make sure you are stuffing the bulb as you go.
Rounds 15 – 16 sc in each sc around (12)
At the last st of round 16, change to the yarn color you are using for the screw part of the bulb.
Rounds 17 -20 sc in each sc around (12)
Round 21 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (8)
Weave end of yarn through the last 8 stitches and pull closed. Weave in all loose ends to finish off.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Amigurumi Snail



Materials:Snail 1
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice 4ply Yarn in Rust
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Moonlight Mohair 5ply in Rainbow Falls

Snail 2
1 skein of Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice 4 ply yarn in Linen
1 skein of Lion Brand Yarn Moonlight Mohair 5ply in Tundra

Crochet Hook:
3.00mm

Extras:
*Stitch marker
*Poly-fill
*Yarn needle
*One pair of 7mm safety eyes

Finished Measurements:
2 ½ inches high

Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch chain
sc single crochet
sts stitchs
dec decrease a stitch (*insert hook into next st, yarn over, draw up a loop* twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.)
*repeat directions inside * as many times as indicated

Pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the end of your rounds.

Shell-
With shell color yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 2sc in each sc. (12)
Round 2*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Round 3 *2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (24)
Round 4 *2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (30)
Rounds 5-8 sc in each sc around
Round 9 *1 dec, 1 sc in next 3 sts* around (24)
Round 10 *1 dec, 1 sc in next 2 sts* around (18)
Round 11 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)
Round 12 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (8)
Leave a long length of yarn and weave through the stitches of the last round. Pull tight to close up hole and weave in ends to finish off.

Head & Body
With body color yarn create a slip ring. Sc to secure circle, then 6 sc in ring. (6)
Round 1 2 sc in each sc (12)
Round 2 *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* around (18)
Rounds 3-5 sc in each sc around (18)
Before you start to crochet the body, add safety eyes to head and stuff to desired firmness. Do not stuff the body.
Round 6 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around (12)
Rounds 7-19 sc in each sc around *If you would like the body length longer or shorter, add or subtract these rows.
Round 20 *1 dec, 1 sc in next sc* around twice.
Leave a long length of yarn and weave it through the remaining stitches, pull the hole closed.

Assembly
With a long length of yarn sew the body to the shell. The most secure method to do this is to start at one side of the tail, sewn up one side of the body, across the neck, and down the other side of the body. Weave in loose ends.