Rainbow bee amigurumi pattern

 

Hello September! Autumn has arrived in some parts of the world while it's still sunny with rains in between here in South India. Not complaining though as I love bright days. I received lots of love for this rainbow bee that i posted on instagram and many have requested for the pattern. I'm finally done with the editing and here it is! Read below to know how to make these cuties.

Amigurumi Otter pattern.

Hello everyone! can you believe we are already halfway through the year? How's your year been so far? With lockdowns and online classes for kid, it's difficult to find time for crochet. Hoping for better days ahead. Meanwhile, enjoy this cute little otter pattern. 

Donut cat pattern

 

All you need is love.. and Donuts! I mean, who doesn't love donuts? Cute amigurumi foods are one of my favourite things to make. I've made Unicorn macaron, Pumkitty pie, Octopus cupcake and Bunny macaron so far. Let's make a cute cat donut today.

Pumkitty pie pattern

 

Pumpkin season is officially here! I always relate October with pumpkins and cozy weather. Being from a tropical region, we don't get to witness much of autumn in it's full glory. But we do enjoy the slight drop in temperature which is very hot and humid otherwise. Here's a cute little Pumkitty pie pattern for you guys to make this season more delightful.

Amigurumi Mexican doll pattern

I recently reached 15 k followers on Instagram and 500 sales on Etsy! Thank you so much for your constant support and encouragement. I started my crochet journey here as a blogger and i'm ever so thankful to my blogging friends for sticking with me all these years. Here's a small thank you gift from me to all you wonderful people out there who makes my amigurumi journey worthwhile!

Amigurumi Alpaca free pattern.

December is finally here! it's my most favourite time of the year. I should be making some crochet ornaments and gifts for Christmas but all i could think of is making alpacas! i suddenly had this insane urge to make them and still pondering over what colours should i make them next. This is a quick and easy project and make a great gift for alpaca/ Llama lovers. Read below for instructions.

Octopus Cupcake amigurumi pattern

     I've been smitten by cute amigurumi foods lately. Most of my amigurumis are animals and i rarely make food amigurumis. So this time, i wanted to incorporate food theme into my ami and came up with the idea of Octopus cupcake. Read below for instructions on how to make one.
           

Little projects..

Hello all! Just thought i would share some of little amigurumis that i made this year..

 Unicorns seem to be in trend even in 2019 and i don't have a thing to complaint. I love them and these unicorn macaroons are one of the most sought after amigurumis in my Etsy shop.

Amigurumi Pig pattern

Hello everyone! Wishing you all a very happy new year. I'm so thankful for all the blessings and the wonderful memories of last year. Let's hope it continues this year too. According to Chinese calendar, 2019 is considered as the year of pig. Pig symbolizes good fortune, wealth and prosperity. With Chinese new year fast approaching, here's a simple amigurumi pattern on how to make a cute little pig.

Materials needed:

• Acrylic yarn in light and dark pink color ( i have used 4ply/ sport weight acrylic yarn and 3mm crochet hook)
• Little bit of blue, yellow and green yarn for flower
• Crochet hook ( according to the size of your yarn)
• Poly fiber fill
• Tapestry needle
• 6 mm safety eyes or flat back black beads for eyes
• A small amount of pink felt 
• Black embroidery thread   

This pattern is written in US English terms and worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise



ch - chain
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch

dc - double crochet
dec - sc 2 together
rep ** - repeat stitches between **

Head: 
Using pink color yarn,
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)  
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep **(18)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (24) 
R5: *sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (30)
R6: *sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (36)
R7-11: sc in each stitch (36)
R12: *sc in next 4 st, dec 1 in next st*, rep ** (30)
R13: *sc in next 3 st, 1 dec in next st*, rep** (24)
R14: *sc in next 2 st, 1 dec in next st*, rep** (18)
R15: *sc in next st, 1 dec in next st*, rep** (12)
Stuff firmly and Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing
If using safety eyes, insert them between R10 and R11

Ears: (Make 2)

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*, rep** (9)

R3: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st,* rep** (12)

R4: sc around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Snout: with dark pink color yarn,

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2: 2 sc in each st (12), fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. 

With black thread, embroider two vertical lines on the snout.

Arms: (Make 2)

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2-7: sc around (6)

Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Legs: make 2

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2: *sc in next st, 2sc in next*, rep ** (9)

R3-5: sc in each st (9) 

Fasten off the first leg. 

Do not cut off the yarn on the second leg and chain 3 and join it to the first leg.

R6: sc around the 9 sts of first leg, sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 9 sts of second leg and sc in next 3 ch (24)

R7-12: sc around (24)

R13: *sc in next 6 st, dec 1 in next st*, rep ** (21)

R14: *sc in next 5 st, dec 1 in next st*, rep ** (18)

R15: *sc in next 4 st, dec 1 in next st*, rep ** (15)

R16: *sc in next 3 st, dec 1 in next st*, rep** (12)

Stuff firmly and fasten off leaving a tail for sewing

Tail:
ch 8, 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 2 sc in next 4 chain, sc in next 2 chain. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Flower:
with yellow yarn, 5 sc in magic ring and sl st to the first st
switch to blue color, *ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1 and sl st in the same st, and sl st to the next st*, rep ** 

Leaf: 
with green yarn, ch 5, *dc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next and sl st in last ch*, ch 5 again and rep **
and sew the leaf to the flower.

Assembling:

Attach the body to the head.
Attach ears on either side of the head.
Sew on the snout onto the lower middle portion of the head.

Attach the arms to the body.
Attach the tails at the back.
Sew on the flower to the head.
Cut a small heart shape from pink felt and glue it near the belly.
And your little pig is ready! 

Let this year bring you all happiness and prosperity! sending you good vibes for a fantastic year. Happy 2019! Lots of love :)

Amigurumi Reindeer ornament pattern

                It's the most wonderful time of the year!!

 December is hands down my favorite time of the year. No matter how sad and stressed you are, this seasons spirit and joy seems to lifts you up. Many would've started decorating their houses with beautiful lights and Christmas trees. Decorating Christmas tree is one of my favorite activity to do along with my family members. Give your Christmas trees a personal touch by hanging this Reindeer ornament around. Here's a free pattern on how to make them.

Materials needed:

• Acrylic yarn in brown, cream and white color
• Crochet hook ( according to the size of your yarn)
• Poly fiber fill
• Tapestry needle
• 6 mm safety eyes or flat back black beads for eyes
• A small amount of red felt or red embroidery thread for the nose.
• Black embroidery thread 

This pattern is written in US english terms and worked on continuous rounds unless stated otherwise
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet


Head and body: 
Using Brown color yarn,
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)  
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep **(18)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (24) 
R5: *sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (30)
R6: *sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next st* rep ** (36)
R7-16: sc in each stitch (36)
If using safety eyes, insert them between R8 and 9 
R17: *sc in next 4 st, dec 1 in next st* rep ** (30)
R18: *sc in next 3 st, 1 dec in next st* rep** (24)
R19: *sc in next 2 st, 1 dec in next st* rep** (18)
R20: *sc in next st, 1 dec in next st* rep** (12)
Stuff firmly
R16: dec 6 times (6)
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing

Antlers: (make 2)
Using cream color yarn,
part 1:
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2-5:  sc in each st (6), finish off 
part 2:
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2-4: sc in each st (6), don't fasten off and join with the first part
Now sc all around (12)

Muzzle:
Using white color yarn,
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
R2: 2sc in each st (12)

Ears: (make 2)
Using brown color yarn,
ch 5, sl st in second st, sc in next ch, dc in next 2 chain. 


Arms: (make 2)
Using brown color yarn,
4 sc in magic ring 

Legs: (make 2)
Using brown color yarn,
5 sc in magic ring

Assembling:

• Attach the antlers starting at R2 on either side of the head
• I attached the ears at the end of R5 on either side. 
• Attach a small piece of red felt (or embroider with red yarn) for nose on the muzzle and embroider the mouth before sewing the muzzle to the head and body.
• Attach the arms around R11-12
• Attach the legs around R17-18
• Attach a little string at the top if you wish to hang them on tree.

And you are done!!

May this festive season bring you lots of joy and blessings to you all.  Have a merry december :)

Amigurumi Narwhal free pattern

Hello all! as promised i'm here with a free amigurumi pattern for Narwhals. They are tiny, cute and very easy to make. You can skip the tusk and you'll get a whale. Serves as a two in one pattern!!

So let's dive into the tutorial without further ado..

Materials needed:
Some acrylic yarn (in your preferred shade and white)
Crochet hook ( according to the size of your yarn)
Poly fiber fill
Tapestry needle
6 mm safety eyes or flatback black beads

The pattern is worked on continuous rounds unless stated otherwise
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet
hdc - half double crochet

Pattern Instruction

Body:
with the main color yarn,
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)  
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep **(18)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (24) 
R5: *sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (30)
R6-9: sc around (30)
switch to white color
R10: in back loops only, sc around (30)
R11: *sc in next 3 st, dec 1*, rep ** (24)
R12: *sc in next 2 st, dec 1*, rep ** (18)
attach safety eyes between row 9 and 10 at this point
R13: *sc in next st, dec 1*, rep ** (12)
stuff firmly,
R14: dec 6 times (6)

Fins (make 2):
4 sc in magic ring

Tail:
chain 5, *dc in 3rd chain from hook, half double crochet in next chain and sl st in the last chain space*,  continue again with chain 5 and rep **

Tusk:
R1: 5sc in magic ring (5)
R2: sc in next 4 st, 2sc in last st (6)
R3: sc in next 5 st, 2sc in last st (7)
R4-6: sc around (7)

Assembling:
Attach tail to the Narwhal's body. I attach them where the color change happens.
Add in fins on either side of Narwhal with 2 or 3 stitches away from eyes.
Finally add in the tusk at row 5 or 6 from top. Attach them at the centre.

You can make this little Narwhal in a few hours and they make lovely key chain or bag charms.
If you wish, you can buy them from my Etsy shop too :)

Hope you like the pattern. I would love to see your works too. Tag your makes to my instagram profile and i'll feature them in my stories :) Happy crafting!

Spring Turtle

"If winter comes, can spring be far behind?"

I know it's still winter in most part of the world but it's never too early to be prepared for welcoming the spring right?? I've been wanting to make sea turtles for a while and added flowers on the top for a unique look. So here i am with a free pattern for Spring Turtle. The colorful flowers on them reminds me of spring and hence the name. Read below for instructions on how to make them.

Materials needed:

> Acrylic yarn.

> Crochet hook according to the size of your yarn

> Black beads or safety eyes 

> Poly fibre fill

This project is worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise

sc -single crochet
st- stitch
sl st - slip stitch
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
inc - 2 sc in same st
sc dec - sc 2 together


Head
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)  
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep **(18)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (24) 
R5-7 : sc in each st (24)
R8: *sc in next 2 st, dec1*, rep ** (18)
R9: *sc in next st, dec 1*, rep ** (12)
Stuff and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing

Shell:
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)  
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep **(18)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (24) 
R5: *sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (30)
R6: *sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next st* rep ** (36)
R7: *sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st* rep ** (42)
R8: sc in each stitch (42)
R9: *sc in next 5 st, dec 1 in next st* rep ** (36)
R10: sc in each stitch (36)
Switch to head color 
R11: (back loops only)  sc in each st (36)
R12: *sc in next 4 st, dec 1 in next st* rep ** (30)
R13: *sc in next 3 st, 1 dec in next st* rep** (24)
R14: *sc in next 2 st, 1 dec in next st* rep** (18)
R15: *sc in next st, 1 dec in next st* rep** (12)
Stuff firmly
R16: dec 6 times (6)
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing

Front Flippers ( make 2)
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)  
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep **(18)
R4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st*, rep ** (24) 
Fold it into half and sew the parts together. You will get two pieces of half circles

Back Flippers (make 2)
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)  
R2: 2sc in each st (12)
R3:  *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* rep **(18)
Fold it into half and sew the parts together. You will get two pieces of half circles smaller than the fore legs

Flowers:
(blue)
 6 sc in magic ring
*sc in next 2 st, sc inc in next* (8)
switch color
for the petals, *ch 7 and hdc in 3rd chain from hook, hdc in next 2 chain, sc in the next 2 chain, join with sl st in same space* and repeat ** in the same space once again and sl st to next sc space.
Repeat ** for other sc space as well. we'll get a total of 12 petals having 2 in each stitch.

pattern for the yellow flower can be found here

Leaf:
ch 7, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sc in next, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next, 5 dc in next, dc in next, hdc in next 2 st, sc in next and sl st in the last chain.

Assembling:
Attach head piece to the side of turle shell.
Attach legs as shown above
Attach the flower and leaf to the shell top.
Sew in eyes

Hope you like the pattern. Have a cheerful day!