Innholdsfortegnelse for Family Crochet i Family Crochet

Ariana is the crochet designer behind Crafting Happiness. She specialises in nursery decor, blankets and amigurumi toys, and her patterns are fun and easy to make, designed with the beginner crocheter in mind. https://craftinghappiness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CraftingHappinessCrochet/ Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/crafting-happiness DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US 7) • Yarn needle • Fibrefill stuffing • A pair of 10mm black safety eyes • You will need to use DK yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Deramores Studio DK in: Colour 1: White (3 balls) Colour 2: Grey (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 55cm (21¾in) diameter TENSION 16 sts x 16 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in), over pattern using 4.5mm hook SPECIAL STITCHES: Bobble Stitch (bo): *Yoh, insert hook into stitch or space indicated, yoh and pull a loop through so you…

Erin is an avid crocheter and crafter who runs the blog The Cookie Snob. Her biggest crochet inspirations are her three children and their growing imaginations. www.cookiesnobcrochet.com www.facebook.com/CookieSnobCrochet DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6) • Yarn needle • Scissors • Stitch marker • Fibrefill stuffing • Mobile frame • Cotton aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used I Love This Cotton! in: Colour 1: Curry (11g) Colour 2: Glowing (3g) Colour 3: Black (oddments) Colour 4: Strawberry Violet (14g) Colour 5: Mango (14g) Colour 6: Deep Teal (14g) Colour 7: Apple Green (14g) Colour 8: Brown (12.5g) Colour 9: Mulberry (oddments) Colour 10: Coral (oddments) Colour 11: Bright Green (oddments) Colour 12: Aqua (oddments) MEASUREMENTS Sun: 11.5cm (4.5in) tall Hot air balloon: 10cm…

Anneris is an illustrator and a crochet designer who lives in Virginia with her husband and two sons. Everything started as a hobby, writing a blog about food characters that she called Amigurumi Food. Since 2015 she has been selling her creations and patterns on Etsy. @amigurumifood www.etsy.com/shop/Amigurumifood DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm or 3mm hook (US C/2) • Embroidery needle • Embroidery thread in pink, black, green and white • Fibrefill stuffing • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • Two 6mm black toy safety eyes for each item • You will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in: Colour 1: Red Colour 2: White Colour 3: Brown Colour 4: Light yellow Colour 5: Green Colour 6: Soft…

Erin is a work-at-home mum of four. She began making and designing toys to encourage creative play among her own children.  https://ekayg.com DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6) • Yarn needle • Scissors • For this project you will need worsted weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice: Colour 1: Dark Purple (A) (82g) Colour 2: Light Purple (B) (6g) Colour 1: White (oddments) Colour 2: Black (oddments) MEASUREMENTS 21cm (8in) long, 21cm (8in) wide TENSION 7 sts across and 8 rnds down to measure approximately 5cm (2in) SPECIAL STITCHES: Invisible dc2tog; this is essentially a decrease, but worked in such a way as to make the continuous stitching smoother, and the decrease not as noticeable. Insert hook into front…

Mevlinn is a college graduate with a BFA in Fine Arts Painting. Her interest in knitting and crochet began when her aunt suggested she try knitting. It peaked her curiosity and here she is today, crocheting amigurumi whenever she gets the chance and giving them to those she loves. www.mevvsan.com DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.75mm hook (US C/2) • Safety eyes: five x 18mm, six x 9mm, four x 12mm • Fiberfill stuffing • White felt for the tooth • Glue to attach the tooth • You will need an Aran weight yarn. We have used Rosario 4: Catitano in: Colour 1: White (50g) Colour 2: Blue (50g) Colour 3: Dark blue (50g) Colour 4: Grey (50g) Colour 5: Yellow (50g) MEASUREMENTS 28cm tall, while standing, and 12.75cm wide…

Michelle is a passionate yarn fondler. She loves to crochet, especially using the Tunisian and tapestry techniques, and she also does a bit of knitting on the side. www.poppyandbliss.com DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8) • Stitch marker • Yarn needle • Scissors • Stitch markers • Yarn needle • For this project you will need to use aran weight yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Drops Paris in: Colour 1: Strong Yellow (14) (3 balls) Colour 2: Medium Pink (33) (1 ball) Colour 4: Light Mint Green (21) (1 ball) Colour 3: Shocking Pink (06) (1 ball) Colour 5: Opal Green (11) (1 ball) Colour 6: Light Purple (05) (1 ball) Colour 7: Medium Purple (31) (1 ball) Colour 8: Light Turquoise (02)…

Sarah is a crochet designer and all-round lover of making stuff. She likes to be very intentional with what she creates and designs – everything must be going to a good home or fulfilling a purpose in her own home! nedandmimi.com DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US 7) • Yarn needle • Fibrefill stuffing • A pair of 10mm black safety eyes • You will need to use DK yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Deramores Studio DK in: Colour 1: Wisteria Colour 2: Sherbet Colour 3: Spring Green Colour 4: Lemon Colour 5: Apricot MEASUREMENTS CHILD SIZE: Length: approx. 120cm (47in) Width (when flat): 10cm (4in) ADULT SIZE: Length: approx. 165cm (65in) Width (when flat): 12.5cm (5in) TENSION 21.5 stitches and 16.5 rounds measure…

Sandra has been crocheting and designing patterns for seven years, and has written a number of garment patterns for adults and children featuring the popular bobble stitch. www.ravelry.com/designers/little-golden-nook @littlegoldennook DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5.5mm (US I/9) hook • 4mm (US G/6) hook • Yarn needle • You will need to use aran (worsted weight) yarn in a main colour. The amount needed varies, depending on the size you are making: • Age 2: 500m • Age 4: 600m • Age 6: 700m • Age 8: 800m • Age 10: 950m • You will also need 10m of 4 contrast colours. MEASUREMENTS Finished chest measurements are: 60 (68, 74, 80, 84)cm (23½ (27, 29, 31, 33)in) Back length: 42 (44, 50, 55, 60)cm (16½, 17, 20, 23½)in) TENSION 12 rows…

Aneta specialises in designing unique and modern items for babies and kids. Her mission is to write her patterns in a way that everyone will be able to follow with ease and achieve the best result possible. @crochetarcade www.crochetarcade.co.uk DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 8mm hook (US L/11) • 4mm hook (US G/6) • 5.5mm hook (US I/9) • 5mm hook (US H/8)) • Yarn needle • Stitch markers or contrast thread • Fibrefill stuffing • You will need to use super chunky yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Lion Brand Hometown USA (100% acrylic; 140g/74m) in: Colour 1: Dallas Grey (1 ball) Colour 2: Miami Seafoam (1 ball) • You will also need small amounts of: Colour 3: Aran yarn in pink or red (55m) Colour…

AMIGURUMI The Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. ASTERISK* A symbol used to mark a point in a pattern row, usually at the beginning of a set of repeated instructions. BACK LOOP (BL) ONLY A method of crocheting in which you work into only the back loop of a stitch instead of both loops. BACK POST (BP) STITCHES Textured stitches worked from the back around the post of the stitch below. BALL BAND The paper wrapper around a ball of yarn that contains information such as fibre content, amount/length of yarn, weight, colour and dye lot. BLOCK A finishing technique that uses moisture to set stitches and shape pieces to their final measurements. BLOCKING WIRE A long, straight wire used to hold the edges of crochet…

Donna designs, edits and teaches yarn crafts. She believes creative expression is essential for our wellbeing and aims to instil this in others. Follow her on Instagram @djonesdesigns www.donnajonesdesigns.co.uk DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4mm hook (US G/6) • 10 x 2.5cm (1 in) buttons • You will need DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. We have used Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK in: safety eyes Colour 1: Pebble (250g) Colour 2: Vanilla (100g) Colour 3: Splash (50g) TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but if you do not match it your sleeping bag will vary in size to that stated and you may need more yarn. 5 pattern repeats and 11 rows measure 10cm square, using 4mm hook MEASUREMENTS Sleeping Bag measures 37cm wide and…

Kate is a crochet designer based in Cambridgeshire, UK. She enjoys working with simple stitches, texture and lots of bright colours. @jellybean_junction blog.jellybeanjunction.co.uk DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US 7) • Yarn needle • Scissors • Piece of thick card 16cm (6¼in) wide, to make tassels • Aran yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used 1 ball each of Paintbox Simply Aran in: Colour 1: Tea Rose Colour 2: Bubblegum Colour 3: Peach Orange Colour 4: Daffodil Yellow Colour 5: Pistachio Green Colour 6: Spearmint Green Colour 7: Seafoam Blue Colour 8: Washed Teal Colour 9: Dolphin Blue (Border Colour) MEASUREMENTS The finished blanket measures approximately 80 x 90cm (31½ x 35½in) including border TENSION 15.5 sts and 13 rows to measure 10 x 10cm (4…

When Sarah Sloyer first discovered amigurumi, she became determined to teach herself how to crochet so she could make them! After lots of practice, she is finally designing and writing her own patterns, which she loves sharing with others. She has more patterns available for free download and purchase at: ravelry.com/stores/critterbeans. DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.5mm hook (US E/4) • Yarn needle • Embroidery needle • Black embroidery thread • Pink embroidery thread • Fibrefill stuffing • You will need to use aran weight (worsted) yarn in two chosen colours. Here we have used Mondial Bio Soft in: Colour 1: Off-white (100g) Colour 2: Cream (100g) MEASUREMENTS 10cm long and 9cm tall SPECIAL STITCHES Chain loop stitch: 1 dc in next st, ch 4. PATTERN HEAD AND BODY In col…

Amy is a technical writer living in Ottawa, Canada. Her interest in crochet began when she discovered an amigurumi book in a used book-store. After making a pig, she was instantly hooked. Since 2010, Amy has been designing and selling her own amigurumi patterns on Etsy. www.etsy.com/shop/AmysGurumis/ DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • Yarn needle • Fibrefill • 1 pair 9mm safety eyes • Pink & grey felt • Small pink button • Hot glue gun • In this project we have used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. You will need to use DK weight yarn in your chosen colours. Colour: Body (3 balls) HOOK 3.75mm (US F/5) MEASUREMENTS 33cm tall PATTERN GIANT MOUSE HEAD Using 3.75mm hook, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 dc into ring and pull it closed. (6…

Andrea is the owner and designer of Periwinkle Crochet. She has been designing and teaching crochet since she began crocheting in 2008. She lives with her husband and six children near Sydney, Australia. @periwinklecrochet www.ravelry.com/designers/periwinkle-crochet DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2mm hook (US B/1) • Yarn needle • Scissors • Stitch markers (1 pink and 1 blue) • 26x2cm (diameter) dowel for hanging • Double knitting (8 ply) cotton yarn in your chosen colours. Here have used Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8 ply (100% cotton; 200g/485m), 1 ball in each of: Colour 1: Peach (20g) Colour 2: Grey (12g) Colour 3: Teal (6g) Colour 4: Parchment (74g) MEASUREMENTS 21cm (8in) wide; 48cm (19in) high (including fringe, excluding hanger) TENSION Not critical for this pattern SPECIAL STITCHES: Double crochet back loop only…

Sandra has been crocheting and designing patterns for seven years, and she has written a number of garment patterns for adults and children featuring the popular bobble stitch. @littlegoldennook www.ravelry.com/designers/little-golden-nook DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5.5mm hook (US J/10) for main body of glove • 4mm hook (US H/8) for rib • Yarn needle • You will need to use approximately 80m of aran or chunky weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used Drops Big Merino in: Colour 1: Orange (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS These gloves fit an average woman’s hand, but the pattern can be adjusted to fit other sizes. TENSION Tension is not critical but if you aim for approximately 13.5 sts per 10cm (4in) over pattern, you will achieve the measurements given. SPECIAL STITCHES Crossed…

Designer info: Jenni is a crochet designer from the US, where she lives with her family and is inspired by her four sons to keep creating! Find Jenni’s free patterns online. www.byjennidesigns.com @byjennidesigns DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 3.75mm hook (US F/5) • Yarn needle • Fibrefill stuffing • Disc rattle insert, no larger than 20mm diameter x 10mm thickness • Aran (worsted weight) yarn in small amounts. Here we have used: Colour 1: Violet Colour 2: Indigo/Navy Colour 3: Blue Colour 4: Green Colour 5: Yellow Colour 6: Orange Colour 7: Red Colour 8: White MEASUREMENTS 14 x 7cm (5½ x 2¾in) TENSION 23 stitches and 22 rows to measure 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) over dc, using 3.75mm hook PATTERN RAINBOW Using col 1, ch 17. Row…

CrochetByKim is a Swedish amigurumi designer who has been making patterns since 2017. She crochets every day and sees it as a therapy for her full-time job as a 911 dispatcher. @crochetbykim DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 2.5mm hook (US C/2) • 5.5mm (2.1in) wooden ring • 2 plastic rattle balls • Scissors • Yarn needle • Fibrefill stuffing • 4 ply or fingering super fine cotton yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used 1 ball each of Hobbii Rainbow Cotton in: Colour 1: Light Grey Colour 2: Dark Grey Colour 3: White Colour 4: Mint Colour 5: Black MEASUREMENTS Teether: 12cm (4.7in) long; 12cm (4.7in) wide; 7cm (2.7in) deep Rattle: 15cm (5.9in) long; 12cm (4.7in) wide; 7cm (2.7in) deep TENSION Is not critical for this pattern. Using…

Sascha Blase is a Dutch pattern designer known as ‘A la Sascha’. She has written ten Dutch crochet books and is currently working on her eleventh. Her bestseller, Crochet Ragdolls, is now available in English. @alasascha DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 5mm hook (US H/8) • Yarn needle • Fibrefill stuffing • 15mm gold and black safety eyes • Chunky yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used Durable Cosy in: Colour 1: Black (1 ball) Colour 2: Orange (2 balls) Colour3: White (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 24cm (9in) long (excluding tail), 12cm (5in) wide TENSION Is not critical PATTERN PUPPET BASE: With col 1, start with a magic ring. Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 6 dc into the ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st.…

Amy is a technical writer living in Ottawa, Canada. Her interest in crochet began when she discovered an amigurumi book in a used book-store. After making a pig, she was instantly hooked. Since 2010, Amy has been designing and selling her own amigurumi patterns on Etsy. www.etsy.com/shop/AmysGurumis DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • Hook 3.25 mm (US D/3) • 1 pair 6 mm safety eyes • Yarn needle • Fiberfill • Black yarn • Yarn In this project we have used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton. You will need to use worsted weight yarn, in your chosen colours. Colour 1: Skin (2 balls of yarn) Colour 2: Hair (1 ball of yarn) Colour 3: Dress (1 ball of yarn) Colour 4: Shoes (oddment) MEASUREMENTS 22 cm tall HEAD, BODY AND LEGS Using 3.25…

Mevlinn is a college graduate with a BFA in Fine Arts Painting. Her interest in knitting and crochet began when her aunt suggested she try knitting. It peaked her curiosity and here she is today, crocheting amigurumi whenever she gets the chance, and giving them to those she loves. www.mevvsan.com DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • Fibrefill • 9mm black safety eyes • Scissors • Yarn needle • Stitch marker (optional) • In this pattern we have used Rosario 4 Catitano. You will need an aran weight yarn in the following colours: Colour 1: Green (1 ball) Colour 2: Dark Green (oddments) Colour 3: Grey (oddments) HOOK 2.75mm (US C/2) MEASUREMENTS 20cm head to tail PATTERN STEGOSAURUS BODY Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 7 dc in magic…

ChiWei Ranck is the creative engine behind One Dog Woof, a fiber arts company where the timeless craft of knit and crochet meet the demands of modern living. One Dog Woof creates designs that are purposeful, sophisticated and fun. www.1dogwoof.com @1dogwoof DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 4.5mm hook (US 7) • Yarn needle • Scissors • Stitch markers • For this project you will need to use DK yarn. Here we have used We Are Knitters Cotton Wool in Khaki. The yardage will depend on which size dress you are making. MEASUREMENTS (In inches) 24mo: Body Circumference 28.25 Neckline 5.75 Body Length 16.25 Length to Armhole 14.5 2T: Body Circumference 30 Neckline 6.25 Body Length 16.25 Length to Armhole 14.25 3T: Body Circumference 32 Neckline 6.5 Body Length 16.25 Length…

Shelley loves crocheting items that are practical as well as pretty and that can be enjoyed by others. etsy.com/uk/shop/HumblyCrafted-Shop @humbly.crafted DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 10mm hook (US N/15) • Yarn needle • Scissors • Tape measure • Super chunky (super bulky) yarn in your chosen colours. Here we have used approximately 70g of Stylecraft Special Chunky in Silver and Pale Rose. (Other weights of yarn can be substituted but this may affect the starting chain.) MEASUREMENTS Chain length 49.5cm (19.5in) to fit average teen-adult. TENSION Approximately 13 sts to measure 10cm over pattern, using 4mm hook and super chunky yarn. SPECIAL STITCHES Double crochet into the back bump: when working the initial stitches into the chain, work your dc into the back bump of the chain (along the underside…

Lynne is a knitting and crochet technical editor and designer based in Cheshire, UK. She enjoys teaching and passing on her skills to others, so that they can improve their wellbeing with knitting and crochet. @the_woolnest www.knitcrochetcreate.com DIFFICULTY WHAT YOU NEED • 6mm hook (US J/10) • Stitch marker • Pompom maker (optional as you can also use your hands to make a pompom) • Yarn needle • You will need to use chunky weight yarn in your chosen colour. Here we have used West Yorkshire Spinners Re:treat in: Colour 1: Bliss (0692) (1 ball) Colour 2: Unwind (094) (1 ball) MEASUREMENTS 51cm (20in) circumference, but will stretch to fit up to a medium adult head size of 55cm (21¾in). Depth is approximately 22cm (8¾in), but is adjustable and can…

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