Amigurumi Collection Vol. 3

Crochet is such a versatile craft, giving you free rein to make clothes, accessories, treats for your home… anything you can think of. But by far the most fun thing you can do with a hook and some yarn is create amigurumi figures. Whether you prefer to make dolls and figures, or be a bit more experimental (try ice cream with a smiley face!), there’s a world of cute creatures to be discovered. In this magazine we’ve brought together some of our favourite amigurumi projects from Simply Crochet magazine. There’s a chapter on ANIMAL MAGIC featuring bunnies, bears, penguins and more. You can also get ALL DOLLED UP with our more human figures (and the odd fairy and elf!). And finally, it’s JUST FOR FUN, with everything from children’s toys…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Catona (100% mercerized cotton, 50g/125m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Hazelnut (503) Yarn B Root beer (157) Yarn C Linen (505) Yarn D Powder blue (384) Yarn E Petrol blue (400) Yarn F Bridal white (105) ■ A 2.5 mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ A pair of 6mm safety eyes ■ An oval safety nose ■ Black embroidery thread ■ Stitch markers ■ Tapestry needle ■ Toy stuffing ■ Pipe cleaners (optional) For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com MEASUREMENTS Sloth measures 26cm (10in) tall ABBREVIATIONS Bl back loop only Fl front loop only For a full list, see page 130 This beady-eyed chap is never more than a few moments away from nodding off, so he keeps his stripy nightcap on at…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scheepjes Cahlista (100% cotton, 50g/85m) 1 ball of each: Old Lace (130) Rust (388) Or use small amounts of any cream and brown DK yarn from your stash ■ A 3.5mm crochet hook ■ 2 safety eyes, 9mm size ■ Tapestry needle ■ Toy stuffing ■ Stitch marker ■ Small amounts of cream and brown felt ■ Black and brown embroidery thread ■ Fabric glue For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com MEASUREMENTS Approx 12x6cm (4¾x2½in) TENSION Tension is not critical for this project ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Don’t worry, this crocheted creature is more cutie than cunning! Get started today and you’ll have a friendly desk buddy in next to no time. Or keep going to end up with a whole litter…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Alpaca Bouclé (5% polyamide, 15% wool, 80% alpaca, 50g/140m) 1 ball of Light Pink (3125) ■ DROPS Paris (100% cotton, 50g/75m), 1 ball of each: Vanilla (35) Off White (17) Light Grey (23) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 15mm black safety eyes ■ Beige stranded cotton ■ Fabric glue ■ Cream felt ■ False eyelashes For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but keep the stitches tight MEASUREMENTS 18x12x12cm (7x4¾x4¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Say hello to Dolly, a fun-loving sheep who’s really pleased to meet ewe! Hooked in soft dreamy shades of pink and cream, fluffy little Dolly is…

YOU WILL NEED LARGE OWL ■ Rico Essentials Cotton Aran, 1 ball of each: Beige (51) Fuchsia (13) Candy Pink (64) Orange (76), White (80) SMALL OWL ■ Rico Essentials Cotton Aran, 1 ball of each: Cream (62) Turquoise (36) Teal (47) Orange (76) White (80) Note If you are making both Owls you will only need one ball of each Orange and White ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 12mm black safety eyes ■ Stitch markers ■ Black stranded cotton For yarn stockists contact Rico Design www.rico-design.co.uk MEASUREMENTS 18x12x12cm (7x4¾x4¾in) ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 This enchanting duo might be the best of friends, but opposites attract – one’s a night owl while the other is wide-awake and ready to go. One thing’s…

I learned to crochet from my mum when I was little. She’d been crocheting for years, but always made the same afghan over and over again because she couldn’t read patterns. She wanted to learn more, but (especially before the internet!) almost all crochet instructions were written out. And even though I could read the patterns, their terminology and abbreviations could be particularly confusing. My goal has always been to create animals that are suitable for anyone who can do a basic stitch. I’m always thinking, “What can I teach someone in this pattern?” When I release a new pattern, it’s full of basic techniques, then I add a new technique and provide step-by-step photos – people are always making really adorable things and learning. JOIN THE CLUB Clubs are…