QUICK AND EASY CROCHET 3rd Edition

THE ALPACA FAMILY
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and continue stuffing as you Rnd 6: 1 dc in each st. (10 sts)
go along. Rnd 7: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnd 34: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next next 4 sts) twice. (12 sts)
5 sts) 6 times. (36 sts) Rnds 8-9: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 35: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next (12 sts)
4 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) Sl st in next st and fasten off,
Rnd 36: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next leaving a length of yarn.
3 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 37: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next LEGS (MAKE 4)
2 sts) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 38: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next Using col 1, ch2.
st) 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from
Rnd 39: (dc2tog) 6 times. hook. (6 sts)
(6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a length of Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
yarn. Finish stuffing firmly and next 3 sts) 3 times. (15 sts)
sew hole shut neatly. Rnds 4-17: 1 dc in each st.
(15 sts)
EARS (MAKE 2) Sl st in next st and fasten off,
leaving a length of yarn.
Using col 2, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from TAIL
hook. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 1 dc in each st. (6 sts) Using col 1, ch 2.
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from
next 2 sts) twice. (8 sts) hook. (6 sts)
Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st. (8 sts) Rnd 2: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) 3 times. (9 sts)
next 3 sts) twice. (10 sts) Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 2 sts) 3 times. (12 sts)

Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
next 3 sts) 3 times. (15 sts) Rnd 5: 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc
Rnds 5-8: 1 dc in each st. in next st) 3 times, 1 dc in next
(15 sts) 6 sts, (2 dc in next st) 3 times, 1
Rnd 9: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next dc in next 3 sts. (24 sts)
3 sts) 3 times. (12 sts) Rnd 6: 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2
Rnds 10-11: 1 dc in each st. dc in next st, 1 dc in next st)
(12 sts) 3 times, 1 dc in next 6 sts, (2
Sl st in next st and fasten off, dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) 3
leaving a length of yarn. times, 1 dc in next 3 sts. (30 sts)
Rnd 7: 1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in
BABY ALPACA next st, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc
FACE in next st, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 2
dc in next st, 1 dc in next 8 sts.
Using col 2, ch2. (33 sts)
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from Rnd 8: 1 dc in each st. (33 sts)
hook. (6 sts) Sl st in next st and fasten off,
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) leaving a length of yarn.
Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in

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HEAD AND NECK Rnd 27: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next to the left, then the same up it onto your needle. Sew the
2 sts) 6 times. (18 sts) and to the right to make the yarn through the head, leaving
Using col 1, ch 2. Rnd 28: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next nose. Sew one line straight a length of yarn long enough
Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from st) 6 times. (12 sts) downwards from the centre to go over the top of the face
hook. (6 sts) Rnd 29: (dc2tog) 6 times. hole over two rounds then sew sticking out. Then sew a stitch
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) (6 sts) a line to the left and up a little in the same place, taking the
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Fasten off, leaving a length of over the first three rounds. Do yarn through the stitch in a little
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) yarn. Finish stuffing firmly and a matching line to the right knot to make it secure. Sew a
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in sew hole shut neatly. to complete the mouth. Stuff large loop next to this, again
next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts) face a little then secure it to big enough to hang down
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in EARS (MAKE 2) the head by sewing around over the top of the face, then
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) the edge of the face with the sew a securing stitch in the
Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnds 1-5: Using col 2, work as length of yarn attached. same place, as you did before.
next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts) given for adult alpaca ears to Continue doing this in the area
Rnd 7: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in end of rnd 5. (10 sts) Sew the edges of ears together in front of the ears until you
next 5 sts) 6 times. (42 sts) Rnds 6-8: 1 dc in each st. then sew to top of the head. have made about 16-17 loops.
Rnd 8: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in (10 sts) Stuff legs firmly and sew to You can use more than one
next 13 sts) 3 times. (45 sts) Sl st in next st and fasten off, body. Stuff tail very lightly then length of yarn if necessary. Cut
Rnds 9-16: 1 dc in each st. leaving a length of yarn. sew edges together and sew each loop and trim to length.
(45 sts) in place. The strands will unravel a little
Rnd 17: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next LEGS (MAKE 4) naturally to create a fluffy
13 sts) 3 times. (42 sts) To make the fringe of hair on effect, but you can speed
Rnd 18: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next Using col 1 ch2. the head, you will sew loops this up. Take the point of the
5 sts) 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 1: 5 dc in 2nd ch from into rnds 1-3 on the top of the needle through each strand
To fix face to head: arrange hook. (5 sts) head, in front of the ears. Take to separate it or use a wire pet
face with the start of the Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (10 sts) a length of col 1 and thread brush to brush the fringe.
round at the bottom and push Rnds 3-14: 1 dc in each st.
eyes between rnds 6 and (10 sts)
7. Then push eyes through Sl st in next st and fasten off,
head between rnds 12 and leaving a tail of yarn.
13. Secure backs of eyes with
washers. TAIL
Rnd 19: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
4 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) Using col 1, ch2.
Rnd 20: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next Rnd 1: 6 dc in 2nd ch from
3 sts) 6 times. (24 sts) hook. (6 sts)
Rnds 21-29: 1 dc in each st Rnd 2: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
around. (24 sts) next st) 3 times. (9 sts)
Sl st in next st and fasten off, Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
leaving a length of yarn. next 2 sts) 3 times. (12 sts)
Rnds 4-6: 1 dc in each st.
BODY (12 sts)
Rnd 7: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
Rnds 1-5: Using col 1, work as 2 sts) 3 times. (9 sts)
given for head and neck to end Rnd 8: 1 dc in each st. (9 sts)
of rnd 5. (30 sts). Sl st in next st and fasten off,
Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in leaving a length of yarn.
next 9 sts) 3 times. (33 sts)
Rnds 7-24: 1 dc in each st. PUTTING
(33 sts) TOGETHER BOTH
Stuff body as far as you can ALPACAS
and continue stuffing as you
go along. Stuff head and neck firmly,
Rnd 25: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 9 then sew them to the body.
sts) 3 times. (30 sts) Using black yarn, embroider
Rnd 26: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 3 nose and mouth onto face.
sts) 6 times. (24 sts) Start in the centre hole then
sew two lines across the first
two rounds slightly up and

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AMIGURUMI FOOD

This set is the perfect treat for any child – and the
pieces work up quickly, too

DIFFICULTY Colour 5: Green SPECIAL STITCHES PATTERN
Colour 6: Soft white
HHHHH Colour 7: Cornmeal Crab stitch: worked as a MINI SODA

WHAT YOU NEED yellow regular dc stitch, but working FRESH COLA
Colour 8: Rust into the stitch to the right of BOTTLE
• 2.75mm or 3mm hook Colour 9: Beige your hook, rather than the left.
(US C/2) Colour 10: Light brown Using col 3, make a magic ring.
Colour 11: Golden Chain stitch (embroidery): Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring
• Embroidery needle Colour 12: Lime and pull ring tight to close.
• Embroidery thread in pink, Colour 13: Purple Insert the embroidery needle (6 sts)
Colour 14: Honey from the back and pull thread Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
black, green and white through. * Re-insert the needle Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
• Fibrefill stuffing MEASUREMENTS through the fabric as if to make next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
• Stitch marker one small running stitch (and Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
• Yarn needle Mini soda fresh cola: bringing the needle out just in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
• Two 6mm black toy safety 15cm (6in) a short distance along), then Rnd 5: (1 dc in
Ketchup: 12cm (4¾in) place the thread behind the next 3 sts, 2 dc
eyes for each item Mini hot dog: 10cm (4in) needle. Pull the needle through in next st) 6
• You will need to use aran Mini burger: 9cm (3½in) to create a chain stitch (do times. (30 sts)
Mini toast: 8cm (3in) not pull too tightly – leave the
weight yarn in your chosen thread loose). To continue the
colours. We have used Lion chain, rep from *, each time
Brand Vanna’s Choice in: inserting the needle back into
same place and out again a
Colour 1: Red little further along. Keep going
as needed.
Colour 2: White

Colour 3: Brown

Colour 4: Light yellow

DESIGNED BY PATTERN NOTES

ANNERIS • Most pieces are worked in a spiral, without joining each
round. It may help to use a stitch marker to mark the first
KONDRATAS
-stitch of the round, and move it up as you work each round.
Anneris is an illustrator and a • To change colour in last st of rnd, work your stitch until
crochet designer who lives in there are two loops left on hook, drop yarn and work the
Virginia with her husband and two last yoh in new colour and pull a loop through. New colour
sons. Everything started as a hobby,
writing a blog about food characters is on hook, ready to start next rnd in that colour.
that she called Amigurumi Food.
Since 2015 she has been selling her
creations and patterns on Etsy.
@amigurumifood
www.etsy.com/shop/Amigurumifood

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TOYS 2 Rnd 6: 1 dc in back loop of

1 each st. (30 sts)
Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)
3 Rnd 8: (1 dc in next 3 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts)
5 Rnd 9: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts)
Rnd 10: (1 dc in next 2 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 11: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 12: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts)
In last st of last rnd, change to
col 1.
Rnd 13: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)
In last st of last rnd, change to
col 2.

4 Rnd 14: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)

In last st of last rnd, change to
col 1.
Rnds 15-18: 1 dc in each st.
(30 sts)
Place safety eyes between rnds
16-17.
Embroider cheeks on each
side of eyes, by making three
horizontal backstitches with
pink thread.
Embroider mouth beneath the
eyes, by making two diagonal
backstitches with black thread.
Change to col 2.
Rnd 19: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)
In last st of last rnd, change to

6 col 1.

Rnd 20: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)
In last st of last rnd, change to
col 3.
Rnd 21: (1 dc in next 3 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 22: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts)
Rnd 23: (1 dc in next 2 sts,
dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
Fill the bottle with fibrefill
stuffing.
Rnd 24: (1 dc in next st, dc2tog)
6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 25: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts)
In last st of last rnd, change to
col 2.
Rnd 26: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 27: 1 crab stitch in each st.
(12 sts)
Sl st in first st and fasten off.

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STRAW the opposite side of the chains,
1 dc in next ch, 2 dc in last ch.
Using col 2, make a magic ring. (10 sts)
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring Continue to work in a spiral.
and pull tight to close. (6 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in first st, 2 dc in
Rnds 2-5: 1 dc in each st. next st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
(6 sts) next 4 sts, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc
In last st of last rnd, change to in next 2 sts. (18 sts)
col 4. Sl st in next st and fasten off,
Rnds 6-9: 1 dc in each st. leaving a long tail for sewing.
(6 sts) Embroider a chain stitch
In last st of last rnd, change to around the edge of the label
col 2. with green thread.
Rnd 10: 1 dc in each st. (6 sts) Place the safety eyes in the
Sl st in next st and fasten off, centre and embroider the
leaving a long tail for sewing. mouth with black thread.
No stuffing is needed.

ASSEMBLY BOTTLE (12 sts) Continue to work in a spiral.
Rnd 28: 1 dc in back loop of Rnd 2: 2 dc in first st, 2 dc in
Place the straw inside the Using col 1, make a magic ring. each st. (12 sts) next st, 1 dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc
bottle, following the position Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring Rnd 29: (dc2tog) 6 times. in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 12 sts,
with the photo tutorial. Sew and pull tight to close. (6 sts) (6 sts) 2 dc in last st. (36 sts)
rnd 10 of the straw to rnd 26 Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Sl st in next st and fasten off. Rnds 3-4: 1 dc in each st.
of the bottle. Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in (36 sts)
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) TOP Sl st in next st, fasten off and
KETCHUP: Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc leave a long tail for sewing.
LABEL in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Using col 2, make a magic ring.
Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring INSIDE BUN
Using col 2, ch 4. in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) and pull tight to close. (6 sts) (MAKE 2)
Rnd 1: 2 dc in 2nd chain from Rnd 6: 1 dc in back loop of Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
hook, 1 dc in next ch, 4 dc in each st. (30 sts) Rnd 3: 1 dc in back loop of Using col 6, ch 15.
last ch, rotate and work along Rnd 7-16: 1 dc in each st. each st. (12 sts) Rnd 1 (RS): 2 dc in 2nd chain
(30 sts) Rnd 4: Sl st in each st. (12 sts) from hook, 1 dc in next 12 ch,
Rnd 17: (1 dc in next 3 sts, Fasten off. 3 dc in last ch, rotate and work
dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts) along opposite side of chains,
Rnd 18: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts) ASSEMBLY 1 dc in next 12 ch, 1 dc in last
Rnd 19: (1 dc in next 2 sts, ch. (30 sts)
dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts) Sew the top to the bottle. Continue to work in a spiral.
Sew the label between rnds Rnd 2: 2 dc in first st, 2 dc in
14 and 18. MINI HOT DOG: next st, 1 dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc
Rnds 20-21: 1 dc in each st. OUTSIDE BUN in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 12 sts,
(18 sts) (MAKE 2) 2 dc in last st. (36 sts)
Rnd 22: (1 dc in next st, dc2tog) Sl st in next st and fasten off.
6 times. (12 sts) Using col 7, ch 15.
Place the fibrefill stuffing inside Rnd 1 (RS): 2 dc in 2nd chain HOT DOG
the piece. from hook, 1 dc in next 12 sts,
Rnd 23: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts) 3 dc in last st, rotate and work Using col 8, make a magic ring.
In last st of last rnd, change to along opposite side of chains, Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring
col 2. 1 dc in next 12 ch, 1 dc in last and pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Rnd 24: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts) ch. (30 sts)
In last st of last rnd, change to
col 5.
Rnd 25: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts)
In last st of last rnd, change to
col 1.
Rnds 26-27: 1 dc in each st.

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Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) INSIDE BUN in next st) 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnds 3-7: 1 dc in each st. (MAKE 2) Rnd 7: *(1 tr and 1 dtr) in next Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
(12 sts) st, (1 dtr and 1 tr) in next st, sl st next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Place safety eyes in rnd Using col 6, make a magic ring. in next st; rep from * 11 times Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
6.Embroider mouth and Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring more. in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
cheeks with black and pink and pull tight to close. (6 sts) (60 sts) Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc
thread. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Fasten off and weave in ends. in next st) 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnds 8-19: 1 dc in each st. Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in Rnd 6: Sl st in first st, ch 3
(12 sts) next st) 6 times. (18 sts) CHEESE (counts as first tr), 1 tr in next 3
Stuff with fibrefill stuffing. Rnd 4: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in sts, ch 2, skip 1 st, (1 tr in next 4
Rnd 20: (dc2tog) 6 times. next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Using col 11, ch 12. sts, ch 2, skip 1 st) 5 times. Sl st
(6 sts) Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc Row 1: 1 dc in 2nd chain from to top of beginning ch 3 and
Sl st in next st and fasten off. in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) hook, 1 dc in each of next 10 fasten off. (30 tr and 6 ch2-sps)
Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc ch, turn. (11 sts).
ASSEMBLY in next st) 6 times. (36 sts) Rows 2-8: Ch 1 (does not ASSEMBLY
Sl st in next st and fasten off. count as a st), 1 dc in each st
Sew the two buns together, to end, turn. (11 sts). Sew the two buns together,
right sides facing out. For the BURGER PATTY Do not fasten off, continue with right sides facing out. Stuff
ketchup swirl, ch 20 in col 1, to work a border around the with fibrefill before closing.
leaving a long tail. Sew the strip Using col 10, make magic ring. cheese, by working 1 dc in Sew all of the pieces together
of ketchup to the hot dog in Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring same st (to make a corner), using col 9, through the middle
a zigzag pattern. Using col 7, and pull tight to close. (6 sts) work 1 dc in each st or row- of each one in the following
secure the hot dog between Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) end and 2 dc in each corner, order: bottom bun, lettuce,
the buns. Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in then when you reach the end, tomato, burger, cheese, top
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) sl st in first dc and fasten off. bun. Secure all parts to the top
MINI BURGER: Rnd 4: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in bun.
OUTSIDE BUN next st) 6 times. (24 sts) TOMATO SLICE
(MAKE 2) Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc TOAST (MAKE 2)
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) Using col 1, make a magic ring.
Using col 9, make a magic ring. Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring Using col 9, ch 13.
Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring in next st) 6 times. (36 sts) and pull tight to close. (6 sts) Row 1 (RS): 1 dc in 2nd chain
and pull tight to close. (6 sts) Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st. (36 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 8: (1 dc in next 4 sts,
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in dc2tog) 6 times. (30 sts)
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 9: (1 dc in next 3 sts,
Rnd 4: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts)
next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 10: (1 dc in next 2 sts,
Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 11: (1 dc in next st, dc2tog)
Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc 6 times. (12 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 12: (dc2tog) 6 times. (6 sts)
Rnds 7-8: 1 dc in each st. Sl st in next st and fasten off.
(36 sts) No stuffing is needed.
Sl st in next st and fasten off,
leaving a long tail for sewing. LETTUCE
Place safety eyes in rnd 6,
leaving a small gap in between Using col 12, make a magic
them. Embroider mouth ring.
with black thread making Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring
two diagonal backstitches. and pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Embroider cheeks with pink Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
thread by making 3 horizontal Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
backstitches. Embroider next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
sesame seeds on top of the Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
bun by making one backstitch in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
with double thread in warm Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc
yellow. in next st) 6 times. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc

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from hook, 1 dc in next 11 ch, JELLY/PEANUT
turn. (12 sts) BUTTER
Rows 2-10: Ch 1 (does not
count as a st throughout), 1 dc Using col 13 (for jelly) or col
in each st to end, turn. (12 sts) 11 (for peanut butter), make a
Row 11: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, 1 magic ring.
dc in each st to last st, 2 dc in Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring
last st, turn. (14 sts) and pull tight to close. (6 sts)
Row 12: As Row 11. (16 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Row 13: As Row 11 but do not Rnd 3: (2 tr in next 4 sts, sl st in
turn at end. (18 sts) same st as last 2 tr) twice, 2 htr
Fasten off. in next 4 sts, sl st in same st as
With RS facing, join col 14 with last 2 htr, sl st in top of first tr.
a sl st to last st, and ch 1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for
Edging rnd: 2 dc in same st, sewing.
then work dc around the edge
of the toast, by working 1 dc in ASSEMBLY
each st or row-end and 2 dc in
each corner. Sl st in first dc and Place safety eyes between
fasten off, leaving a long tail for rnds 1 and 2 of the jelly/peanut
sewing. butter part. Embroider cheeks
with pink and mouth with
white thread. Sew the jelly and
peanut butter to one slice of
toast. Place and sew the slices
of toast together working with
col 10 and 14 through the
edge.

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MAMA AND BABY SLOTH

Learn how to make this cute
mother-baby duo

DIFFICULTY PATTERN hook, 1 dc in next 5 ch, 4 dc markings are made.
in last ch. Working down the
HHHHH MAMA SLOTH opposite side of the foundation EYE MARKINGS
HEAD chain, 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in (MAKE 2)
WHAT YOU NEED last ch that already has 2 sts, sl
Using col 1, make a magic ring. st in first st to join. (18 sts) Using col 2, make a magic ring.
• 2.75mm hook (US C/2) Rnd 1 (RS): 8 dc in magic ring. Rnd 2: ch 2 (does not count as Rnd 1 (RS): 4 dc in magic ring.
• Fibrefill stuffing (8 sts) a st), 2 htr in 1st st, 2 htr in 2nd Before pulling closed, place
• Stitch marker Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (16 sts) st, 1 htr in next st, 1 dc in next 3 safety eye inside, then tighten.
• Yarn needle Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in sts, 1 htr in next st, 2 htr in next (4 sts)
• Two 9mm black safety next st) 8 times. (24 sts) 4 sts, 1 htr in next 5 sts, 2 htr in Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (8 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, sl st in first st to join. To create eye markings, ch 4, 1
eyes for each sloth next 2 st) 8 times. (32 sts) (26 sts) htr in 2nd ch from hook, 1 htr
• Two small buttons for Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 3: ch 2 (does not count as in next 2 ch, sl st back in first st
next 3 st) 8 times. (40 sts) a st), 2 tr in next 3 sts, 1 htr in of rnd 2.
mama sloth Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 1 Fasten off, leaving a tail for
• You will need to use next 4 st) repeat 8 times. htr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in the next sewing. Insert the safety eyes
(48 sts) 6 sts, 1 htr in next 7 sts, 2 tr in between rnds 2 and 3 on the
worsted/aran weight yarn Rnds 7-16: dc in each st. next 3 sts, sl st in first st to join. face patch.
in your chosen colours. (48 sts) (38 sts) Attach the backs of the safety
Here we have used Rnd 17: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 4 Fasten off, leaving a tail for eyes and sew the face patch
Rosario 4 Catitano in: st) 8 times. (40 sts) sewing onto head once eye to the head. The curved part
Rnd 18: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 3 of the patch should be placed
Colour 1: Light Brown st) 8 times. (32 sts)
Colour 2: Dark Brown Start to stuff with fiberfill and PATTERN NOTES
Colour 3: Beige continue to stuff as you work.
Rnd 19: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 2 • Most pieces are worked in a spiral, without joining each
MEASUREMENTS st) 8 times. (24 sts) round. It may help to use a stitch marker to mark the first
Rnd 20: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
Mama sloth: 21 x 20cm st) 8 times. (16 sts) -stitch of the round, and move it up as you work each round.
(81⁄4 x 8in) Rnd 21: (dc2tog) 8 times. • Some pieces start with a magic ring, worked as follows:
Baby sloth: 10.5 x 8cm (8 sts) wind yarn around the index finger of your left hand to form
(4 x 3in) Fasten off, leaving a tail for
sewing. Using your yarn a ring, insert hook into ring, yoh and pull a loop through,
DESIGNED BY needle, weave the yarn tail ch 1, (does not count as a st), work rnd 1 into the ring, then
through the front loop of each
MEVLINN remaining st and pull tight to pull end of yarn tightly to close the hole. Make sure that
close. when you crochet into the ring, that you crochet over the
GUSICK
FACE PATCH twisted strands of yarn that sit to the left of your hook.
Mevlinn is a self-taught crochet Alternatively, you could make 2 ch then work rnd 1 into the
artist who took up the craft between Using col 3, ch 8.
college classes. Rnd 1 (RS): 2 dc in 2nd ch from 2nd chain from hook.
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at the “chin” area of the head. Rnds 9-13: 1 dc in each st. Rnd 26: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 6 Rnd 13: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Once attached, use the yarn (56 sts) sts) 4 times. (28 sts) next 14 sts. (16 sts)
tails from the eye markings to Rnd 14: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 12 Rnd 27-28: 1 dc in each st. Rnds 14-16: 1 dc in each st.
sew these and the ch 4 of the sts) 4 times. (52 sts) (28 sts) (16 sts)
eye markings to the head. Rnd 15: 1 dc in each st. (52 sts) Fasten off, leaving a tail for Rnd 17: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnd 16: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 11 sewing. Sew body onto head. next 15 sts. (17 sts)
NOSE (IN DARK sts) 4 times. (48 sts) Rnd 18-20: 1 dc in each st.
BROWN YARN) Rnd 17: 1 dc in each st. (48 sts) ARMS (MAKE 2) (17 sts)
Rnd 18: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next Rnd 21: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Using col 2, make a magic ring. 10 sts) 4 times. (44 sts) Using col 1, make a magic ring. next 16 sts. (18 sts)
Rnd 1 (RS): 4 dc in magic ring. Rnd 19: 1 dc in each st. (44 sts) Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. Rnd 22-28: 1 dc in each st.
(4 sts) Rnd 20: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 9 (6 sts) (18 sts)
Rnd 2: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in sts) 4 times. (40 sts) Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 29: (dctog, 1 dc in next st)
next st) twice. (6 sts) Rnd 21: 1 dc in each st. (40 sts) Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in 6 times. (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for Rnd 22: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 8 next 5 sts) twice. (14 sts) Rnd 30: (dc2tog) around.
sewing. Do not stuff the nose. sts) 4 times. (36 sts) Rnds 4-7: 1 dc in each st. (6 sts)
Sew nose onto the face in Rnd 23: 1 dc in each st. (36 sts) (14 sts) Fasten off, leaving a tail for
between the eyes. Begin stuffing and continue to Begin stuffing and continue to sewing. Using your yarn
stuff as you work. stuff as you work. needle, weave the yarn tail
BODY Rnd 24: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 7 Rnd 8: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in through the front loop of each
sts) 4 times. (32 sts) next 13 sts. (15 sts) remaining st and pull it tight to
Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 25: 1 dc in each st. (32 sts) Rnds 9-12: 1 dc in each st. close. Sew arms onto body.
Rnd 1: 8 dc in magic ring. (15 sts)
(8 sts) LEGS (MAKE 2)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Using col 1, make a magic ring.
next st) 8 times. (24 sts) Rnds 1-17: work as given for
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in arms. (17 sts)
next 2 sts) 8 times. (32 sts) Rnds 18-19: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in (17 sts)
next 3 sts) 8 times. (40 sts) Rnd 20: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 16 sts. (18 sts)
next 4 sts) 8 times. (48 sts) Rnds 21-22: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st. (48 sts) (18 sts)
Rnd 8: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 23: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 5 sts) 8 times. (56 sts) next 17 sts. (19 sts)
Rnd 24: 1 dc in each st. (19 sts)
Rnd 25: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 18 sts. (20 sts)
Rnd 26: 1 dc in each st. (20 sts)
Rnd 27: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 19 sts. (21 sts)
Rnd 28: 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 20 sts. (22 sts)
Rnd 29: (2 dc in next st, 1 sc in
next 10 sts) twice. (24 sts)
Rnd 30: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
st) 8 times. (16 sts)
Rnd 31: (dc2tog) around. (8 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for
sewing. Using your yarn
needle, weave the yarn tail
through the front loop of each
remaining st and pull it tight to
close. Sew legs onto body.

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TAIL Begin stuffing and continue to from the eye markings to sew Fasten off, leaving a tail for
stuff as you work. them onto the face, including sewing. Sew body onto head.
Using col 1, make a magic ring. Rnd 12: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 2 the ch-3 eye marking.
Rnd 1: 4 dc in magic ring. sts) 6 times. (18 sts) ARMS AND LEGS
(4 sts) Rnd 13: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next st) NOSE (MAKE 4)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (8 sts) 6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 14: (dc2tog) around. (6 sts) Use a strand of dark brown Using col 1, make a magic ring.
next 3 sts) twice. (10 sts) Fasten off, leaving a tail for yarn and embroider across two Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. (6 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in sewing. Using your yarn sts between the eyes to make Rnd 2: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 4 sts) twice. (12 sts) needle, weave the yarn tail the nose. next 2 sts) twice. (8 sts)
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in through the front loop of each Rnds 3 - 10: 1 dc in each st.
next 3 sts) 3 times. (15 sts) remaining st and pull it tight BODY (8 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for to close. Fasten off, leaving a tail for
sewing. Lightly stuff tail and Using col 1, make a magic ring. sewing. Do not stuff the legs.
sew directly over the magic FACE PATCH Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. (6 Sew legs onto body.
ring of the body. sts)
Using col 3, ch 6. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) CLAWS (MAKE 4)
CLAWS (MAKE 4) Row 1: 2 dc in 2nd ch from Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
hook, 1 dc in next 3 chs, 4 dc next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Using col 3, *ch 3, sl st in 2nd
In col 3, *ch 5, 1 dc in 2nd ch in last ch. Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in ch from hook, sl st in next ch;
from hook, (1 dc in next 3 sts); Working along the opposite next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts) rep from * twice more for a
rep from * twice more to make side of foundation chain; 1 Rnds 5-7: 1 dc in each st. (24 total of 3 toes.
3 toes. dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in last st, sts) Fasten off, leaving a tail for
Fasten off, leaving a tail for which already has 2 dc. (13 sts) Rnd 8: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 10 sewing. Sew claws to the tops
sewing. Sew claws to the tops Row 2: ch 2 (does not count sts) twice. (22 sts) of each arm and leg.
of the arms and feet. as a st), 2 htr in first 2 sts, 1 dc Begin stuffing and continue to
in next 3 sts, 2 htr in next 4 sts, stuff as you work. TAIL
BUTTONS 1 htr in next 3 sts, 2 htr in last 2 Rnd 9: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 9
sts. (21 sts) sts) twice. (20 sts) Using col 1, ch 3.
Take a button and sew it to Fasten off, leaving a long tail Rnd 10: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 8 Row 1: 1 htr in 2nd then 3rd ch
the palm of one of the front for sewing once the eyes sts) twice. (18 sts) from hook.
legs. Take your brown yarn for are attached. Rnd 11: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 7 Fasten off, leaving a tail for
the body and attach it to the sts) twice. (16 sts) sewing. Sew tail onto the body
opposite hand, ch8 and sl st EYE MARKINGS where the magic ring is.
back into the front leg where (MAKE 2)
you started. You just created a
loop that can go around the Using col 2, make a magic ring.
button and help you hang your Rnd 1: 5 dc in magic ring. Place
sloth from any limb. Repeat the safety eye inside and tighten
process for the back legs and magic ring around it. (5 sts)
your sloth is now complete. To create eye markings, ch 3, 1
dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in
BABY SLOTH next ch, sl st in next dc of the
HEAD magic ring.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for
Using col 1, make a magic ring. sewing. Insert the eyes into
Rnd 1: 6 dc in magic ring. rnd 2 of the face patch. Attach
(6 sts) backs to the safety eyes and
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) embroider a small brown nose
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in between the eyes.
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Use the face patch’s yarn tail to
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in sew it onto the head, making
next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts) sure the curved part is facing
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in downwards where the “chin”
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) area will be.
Rnds 6-10: 1 dc in each st. Afterwards use the yarn ends
(30 sts)
Rnd 11: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
3 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)

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COSY PENGUIN

Cosy Penguin is sturdily designed, but cuddly to hold. Use bright
primary colours to make your Cosy Penguin stand out!

DIFFICULTY Here we have used Bernat PATTERN BODY
Handicrafter Cotton in:
HHHHH HEAD In col 2 make a magic ring.
Colour 1: Grey (1 ball) Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring
WHAT YOU NEED Colour 2: White (2 balls) Using 3.75mm hook, in col 1 and pull ring tight to close.
Colour 3: Orange (1 ball) make a magic ring. (6 sts)
• 3.75mm hook (US F/5) Colour 4: Blue (1 ball) Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
• 9mm safety eyes, 1 pair Colour 5: Red (1 ball) and pull ring tight to close. Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
• Yarn needle (6 sts) next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
• Fibrefill MEASUREMENTS Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
• You will need aran weight Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
23cm (9in) tall next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc
yarn in your chosen colours. Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (30 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc
DESIGNED BY Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (36 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc
AMY Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (42 sts)
KEMBER in next st) 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 8: (1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc
Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st) 6 times. (48 sts)
Amy is a technical writer living in in next st) 6 times. (42 sts) Rnd 9: (1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc
Ottawa, Canada. Since 2010, she has Rnds 8-12: 1 dc in each st. in next st) 6 times. (54 sts)
been designing and selling her own (42 sts) Rnds 10-21: 1 dc in each st.
amigurumi patterns on Etsy. Rnd 13: 1 ss in each st. (42 sts) (54 sts)
www.etsy.com/shop/AmysGurumis Change to col 2. Rnd 22: (1 dc in next 7 sts,
Rnd 14: (1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc dc2tog) 6 times. (48 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (48 sts) Rnd 23: (1 dc in next 6 sts,
Rnd 15: (1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc dc2tog) 6 times. (42 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (54 sts) Ss in next st, cut yarn and
Rnd 16: (1 dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc fasten off.
in next st) 6 times. (60 sts)
Rnd 17-21: 1 dc in each st. WINGS (MAKE 2)
(60 sts)
Rnd 22: (1 dc in next 8 sts, In col 1 make a magic ring.
dc2tog) 6 times. (54 sts) Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring
Rnd 23: (1 dc in next 7 sts, and pull ring tight to close.
dc2tog) 6 times. (48 sts) (6 sts)
Rnd 24: (1 dc in next 6 sts, Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
dc2tog) 6 times. (42 sts) Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in
Rnd 25: (1 dc in next 5 sts, next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
dc2tog) 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc
Ss in next st, cut yarn and in next st) 6 times. (24 sts)
fasten off. Rnd 5: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc

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in next st) 6 times. (30 sts) FEET (MAKE 2) Rnds 5-8: 1 dc in each st. and pull ring tight to close.
Rnd 6: (1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc (24 sts) (6 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (36 sts) In col 3, make a magic ring. Rnd 9: (1 dc in next 2 sts, Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 7: (1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring dc2tog) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st. (12 sts)
in next st) 6 times. (42 sts) and pull ring tight to close. Ss in next st, cut yarn and Ss in next st, cut yarn and
Ss in next st, cut yarn and (6 sts) fasten off. fasten off.
fasten off. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in BEAK EAR MUFFS
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) (MAKE 2)
Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc In col 3, make a magic ring.
in next st) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring In col 4, make a magic ring.

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Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc into the ring Sew one ear muff piece to between Rnd 13 and Rnd 14 of round on the head than on the
and pull ring tight to close. each end of the chain. the head and position them 6 body so the last round of the
(6 sts) Weave in ends. sts apart. body (Rnd 22) should be sewn
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Stuff the head firmly. around the second last round
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in SCARF Sew the beak to the head on the head (Rnd 23).
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) between Rnd 13 and Rnd 15 Sew the wings to the body on
Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st. (18 sts) In col 5, ch 76. between the eyes. Rnd 22 and position them 12
Rnd 5: (1 dc in next dc, dc2tog) Row 1: 1 tr in 3rd from hook Sew the ear muffs to the head. sts apart in the front.
6 times. (12 sts) (skipped 2 ch counts as 1 tr), Sew the feet to the body
Ss in next st, cut yarn and 1 tr in each ch. (75 sts) ASSEMBLING between Rnd 6 and Rnd 9
fasten off. Cut yarn and fasten off; weave THE PENGUIN and position them 3 sts apart
in ends. in the front.
Fill the body and feet Tie the scarf around the
EAR MUFFS CHAIN ASSEMBLING with fibrefill. penguin’s neck.
THE FACE Sew the body to the head –
In col 4, ch 20. there is one extra decrease
Cut yarn and fasten off. Insert 9mm safety eyes

TOP TIP

Why not
challenge yourself
and try to make a

stripy scarf?

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PEARL THE DOLPHIN

Requiring only basic stitches and less than 70g of yarn, Pearl is a
quick and cute amigurumi that can take shape in just an afternoon!

DIFFICULTY PATTERN 2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 7 sts. (64 sts)
6 sts. (52 sts) Rnd 13: 1 dc in each st around.
HHHHH BODY Rnd 11: 1 dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc (64 sts)
in next 5 sts, 1 dc in next 32 sts.
WHAT YOU NEED Using col 1, ch 8. (57 sts) Note: Rnds 13, 14 and 15
Rnd 1: 1 dc in 2nd ch from are all shaped using lots of
• 5mm hook (US H/8) hook, 1 dc in next 5 ch, 4 dc in Note: On rnds 11 and 12, unevenly spaced decreases.
• Pair of 9mm safety eyes next ch, rotate and work along the stitches that form the Keep track of your stitches as
• Fibrefill stuffing the opposite side of foundation dolphin’s nose are very tight you go by crossing them off
• Scissors chain, 1 dc in next 5 ch, 4 dc because of the multiple or using a stitch counter.
• Stitch markers in last ch. You will now have a increases packed closely
• Yarn needle small oval shape. Place stitch together from the previous Rnd 14: 1 dc in next st, dc2tog,
• You will need to use marker in next st (this is be the rounds. It may be hard to see 1 dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc
first st of next round). (19 sts) and work into these stitches, in next 7 sts, (dc2tog) 5 times,
aran weight yarn in your Rnd 2: 1 dc in next 7 sts, 3 dc in so take your time to ensure 1 dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc
chosen colours. Here next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in that you don’t miss any. in next 6 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in
we have used Lion Brand next 7 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc next 8 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next
Vanna’s Choice in: in next st, 1 dc in last st (25 sts) Rnd 12: 1 dc in next 18 sts, 2 dc st, dc2tog, 1 dc in next 6 sts,
Rnd 3: 1 dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next 4 sts, 1 dc in next 25 sts, 1 dc in last st changing to col
Colour 1: Sky blue in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 2. (53 sts)
(1 ball) 2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next
st. (31 sts)
Colour 2: White (1 ball) Rnd 4: 1 dc in next 7 sts,
(2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st)
MEASUREMENTS 5 times, 1 dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc
in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts.
11.5cm (41⁄2in) long, (39 sts)
7.5cm (3in) tall Rnd 5: 1 dc in each st around.
(39 sts)
DESIGNED BY Rnd 6: 1 dc in next 33 sts, 2 dc
in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 3 sts.
SARAH (42 sts)
Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st around.
SLOYER (42 sts)
Rnd 8: 1 dc in next 10 sts, (2 dc
When Sarah first discovered in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts)
amigurumi, she became determined 4 times, 1 dc in next 13 sts, 2 dc
to teach herself how to crochet so in next 3 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts.
she could make them! After lots of (49 sts)
practice, she is finally designing and Rnd 9: 1 dc in each st around.
writing her own patterns, which she (49 sts)
loves sharing with others. Rnd 10: 1 dc in next 40 sts,
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TOP
TIP

Make a school of dolphins
in shades of blue, green

and purple, and hang them
from a frame to create a
super cute baby
mobile.

Rnd 15: 1 dc in next st, dc2tog, dc2tog, (1 dc in next 4 sts, 5 times, 1 dc in next st. (18 sts) your hook to push the stuffing
1 dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc dc2tog) 5 times, 1 dc in next Begin stuffing the body firmly. up into the body.
in next 4 sts, (dc2tog) 4 times, 2 sts. (30 sts) Poke the stuffing into the nose Rnd 21: (dc2tog) 6 times.
1 dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc Next, fix the eyes as follows: to fill in its shape, and towards (6 sts)
in next 5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in count 3 rounds up from where the sides of the dolphin’s body, Cut yarn and fasten off leaving
next 8 sts, (dc2tog) twice, 1 dc col 2 starts. Starting at the tip until the decreases made in a long tail. Thread yarn tail
in next 6 sts. (43 sts) of the nose, count 10 stitches the previous rounds are less through the front rings of the
Rnd 16: dc2tog, 1 dc in next away on either side and place prominent and the body has remaining 6 sts then pull tight
5 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next each eye with 18 stitches become rounder. to gather.
4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next between them.
4 sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next 5 Rnd 20: (1 dc in next st, TAIL FINS
sts, dc2tog, 1 dc in next 5 sts, Rnd 18: (1 dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog) 6 times. (12 sts) (MAKE 2)
dc2tog, 1 dc in next st, dc2tog, dc2tog) 6 times. (24 sts) Continue stuffing the body as
1 dc in next 5 sts. (36 sts) Rnd 19: 1 dc in next st, dc2tog, you complete the final rounds. In col 1, make a magic ring.
Rnd 17: 1 dc in next 2 sts, (1 dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog) You can use the blunt end of Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring.
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12

34

Rnd 2: (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc DORSAL FIN 56
in next st) twice. (8 sts)
Rnd 3: 1 dc in each st around. In col 1, make a magic ring. next st) 3 times. (9 sts) and 4 of the top fin are facing
(8 sts) Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring. Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st around. the back of the dolphin, giving
Rnd 4: (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc (6 sts). (9 sts) the fin its curved appearance.
in next st) twice. (10 sts) Rnd 2: 1 dc in each st around. Do not fasten off or stuff; press
Rnd 5: 1 dc in each st around. (6 sts) flat and dc across the top of SIDE FINS
(10 sts) Rnd 3: 2 dc in next 3 sts, 1 dc the fin, through both sides, to
in next 3 sts. (9 sts) close. Fasten off, leaving a tail The side fins are sewn into the
When you have completed the Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st around. for sewing. round directly above where the
first fin, fasten off. (9 sts) body changes from col 1 to col
When you have completed the Rnd 5: 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc FINISHING 2. (See Fig. 5-6)
second fin, do not fasten off. in next 2 st, 1 dc in next 5 sts. DORSAL FIN
Join the two fins together as (11 sts) TAIL
follows: with your working yarn Fasten off and leave a long tail With the top fin pressed flat,
(and second fin) still on your for sewing. Do not stuff; press place and pin to the body with Pin and sew tail to body using
hook, insert hook into the first flat and set aside for assembly. your yarn tail facing the front of Fig 4. as a guide.
stitch of the first fin. Yarn over (See Fig. 1-3) the body. This ensures that the
and pull through a slip stitch. increases you made in rnds 2
ch 1, dc around both fins, SIDE FINS
creating one piece. (MAKE 2)
When you have double
crocheted around once, fasten In col 1, make a magic ring.
off with a slip stitch. Do not Rnd 1 (RS): 6 dc in magic ring.
stuff; press flat and set aside (6 sts).
for assembly. Rnd 2: 1 dc in each st around.
(6 sts)
Rnd 3: (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in

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BIG AND LITTLE TOOTERPHANTS

BIG AND LITTLE
TOOTERPHANTS

Make your own friendly little creatures to play with

PATTERN TOP DIFFICULTY oddments of black DK for
TIP the tooterphants’ mouths.
BIG HHHHH
TOOTERPHANT Try using self-striping MEASUREMENTS
BODY or variegated yarns WHAT YOU NEED
for a really unique Big: 13cm (5in) tall
Start at the tail end and stuff as look. • 3.5mm hook (US E/4)
you go along. • Fiberfill stuffing Little: 10cm (4in) tall
Rnd 1 (RS): ch 2, 6 dc in 2nd Rnd 9: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
ch from hook. (6 sts) next 7 sts) 6 times. (54 sts) • Stitch marker SPECIAL STITCHES
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) Rnd 10: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in dc2tog: dc 2 sts together
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 8 sts) 6 times. (60 sts) • Wool/tapestry needle
next st) 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 11: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in as follows: insert hook into
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 9 sts) 6 times. (66 sts) • Two 13.5mm safety eyes for next st, yoh and pull a loop
next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts) Rnds 12-34: 1 dc in each st. the big Tooterphant through (2 loops on hook),
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in (66 sts) insert hook into next st, yoh
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 35: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next • Two 12mm safety eyes for and pull a loop through (3
Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in 9 sts) 6 times. (60 sts) the little Tooterphant loops on hook), yoh and pull
next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts) through all 3 loops.
Rnd 7: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in • You will need to use DK
next 5 sts) 6 times. (42 sts) weight yarn in your chosen
Rnd 8: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in colours. Here we have
next 6 sts) 6 times. (48 sts) used King Cole Splash DK
in various shades including
Apricot. We have also used

PATTERN DESIGNED BY
NOTES
LUCY
• Most pieces are COLLIN
worked in a spiral,
without joining each Lucy learned to crochet when she
round. It may help to was a child, but started making
use a stitch marker to crochet toys when she had children
mark the first stitch of her own. She has been designing
of the round, and move patterns to make cute and unusual
it up as you work creatures and characters for ten
years, and has had several books
each round. published including Star Wars and
Harry Potter crochet books.
www.lucyravenscar.etsy.com
www.facebook.com/pages/
LucyRavenscar-Crochet-
Creatures/136334913081192

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TOYS

Rnd 36: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 8 10 sts) 3 times. (33 sts) Rnds 54-56: 1 dc in each st. around. (39 sts)
sts) 6 times. (54 sts) Rnd 42: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 9 (30 sts) Rnd 67: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnd 37: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 7 sts) 3 times. (30 sts) Embroider the mouth using next 12 sts) 3 times. (42 sts)
sts) 6 times. (48 sts) Fix eyes between rnds 37 and the black yarn. You can do this Rnds 68-70: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 38: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 6 38, on either side of the head. in any way that you choose - (42 sts)
sts) 6 times. (42 sts) Rnd 43: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 8 I sew a line, which I shape Rnd 71: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnd 39: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next sts) 3 times. (27 sts) into a smile, or sew two lines next 13 sts) 3 times. (45 sts)
12 sts) 3 times. (39 sts) Rnds 44-52: 1 dc in each st. in a ‘V’ shape. I then sew over Rnds 72-73: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 40: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 11 (27 sts) the line vertically lots of times, (45 sts)
sts) 3 times. (36 sts) Rnd 53: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in going through the yarn of the After the following rounds are
Rnd 41: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next next 8 sts) 3 times. (30 sts) face just a little each time. I finished they will be pushed up
also position the mouth slightly inside the trunk so that the end
1 to one side so that it is visible appears hollow.
when the trunk is finished. Rnd 74: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 13
Rnd 57: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in sts) 3 times. (42 sts)
next 9 sts) 3 times. (33 sts) Rnd 75: 1 dc in each st. (42 sts)
Rnds 58-59: 1 dc in each st. Rnd 76: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 5
(33 sts) sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 60: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 77: 1 dc in each st. (36 sts)
next 10 sts) 3 times. (36 sts) Rnd 78: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 4
Rnds 61-63: 1 dc in each st. sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
(36 sts) Rnd 79: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)
Rnd 64: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 80: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 3
next 11 sts) 3 times. (39 sts) sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnds 65-66: 1 dc in each st Rnd 81: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts)

23

45

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Rnd 82: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next BIG AND LITTLE TOOTERPHANTS
2 sts) 6 times. (18 sts) 125
Rnd 83: 1 dc in each st. (18 sts)
Rnd 84: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
st) 6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 85: (dc2tog) 6 times.
(6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a length
of yarn.

Finish stuffing firmly, but only
stuff the trunk up to where
the last 12 rounds fit up inside.
Sew up the hole at the end of
the trunk and push the end
up inside the trunk. Thread
the yarn neatly through the
underside of the trunk and
tighten to make the trunk curve
downwards. Secure the yarn
and cut.

EARS (MAKE 2)

Rnd 1: ch2, work 6 dc into 2nd
ch from hook. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 4 sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 7: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 5 sts) 6 times. (42 sts)
Rnds 8-15: 1 dc in each st.
(42 sts)
Rnd 16: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 5
sts) 6 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 17: 1 dc in each st. (36 sts)
Rnd 18: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 4
sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 19: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)
Rnd 20: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 3
sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnds 21-24: 1 dc in each st.
(24 sts)
Sl st in next st, then fasten
off, leaving a length of yarn.
Flatten and sew edges of hole
together, then sew to sides of
the head.

TOYS

LEGS (MAKE 4) Thread the yarn through the
tail and sew to the body. Then
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 6 dc into thread the yarn back through
2nd ch from hook. (6 sts) tail the other way, knot with
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts) yarn from where you started,
Rnd 3: 2 dc in each st. (24 sts) and cut.
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next st) 12 times. (36 sts) LITTLE 30, on either side of the head. going through the yarn of the
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in TOOTERPHANT Rnd 34: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 7 face just a little each time. I
next 5 sts) 6 times. (42 sts) BODY sts) 3 times. (24 sts) also position the mouth slightly
Rnd 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnds 35-42: 1 dc in each st. to one side so that it is visible
next 6 sts) 6 times. (48 sts) Start at the tail end and stuff as (24 sts) when the trunk is finished.
Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st. (48 sts) you go along. Rnd 43: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in Rnd 46: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnd 8: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 2 Rnds 1-9: work as given for Big next 7 sts) 3 times. (27 sts) next 8 sts) 3 times. (30 sts)
sts) 12 times. (36 sts) Tooterphant. (54 sts) Rnds 44-45: 1 dc in each st. Rnds 47-48: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 9: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next st) Rnds 10-27: 1 dc in each st. (27 sts) (30 sts)
12 times. (24 sts) (54 sts) Embroider the mouth using Rnd 49: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnds 10-16: 1 dc in each st. Rnd 28: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 7 the black yarn. You can do this next 9 sts) 3 times. (33 sts)
(24 sts) sts) 6 times. (48 sts) in any way that you choose - I Rnds 50-51: 1 dc in each st.
Rnd 17: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next Rnd 29: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 6 sew a line, which I shape into (33 sts)
6 sts) 3 times. (21 sts) sts) 6 times. (42 sts) a smile, or sew two lines in a Rnd 52: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
Rnds 18-19: 1 dc in each st. Rnd 30: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 5 ‘V’ shape. I then sew over the next 10 sts) 3 times. (36 sts)
(21 sts) sts) 6 times. (36 sts) line vertically lots of times, Rnds 53-54: 1 dc in each st.
Sl st in next st, then fasten off, Rnd 31: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 10 (36 sts)
leaving a length of yarn. Stuff sts) 3 times. (33 sts) Rnd 55: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
and sew to body. Rnd 32: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 9 next 11 sts) 3 times. (39 sts)
sts) 3 times. (30 sts) Rnds 56-57: 1 dc in each st.
TAIL Rnd 33: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 8 (39 sts)
sts) 3 times. (27 sts) After the following rounds are
Ch 11, sl st into 2nd ch from Fix eyes between rnds 29 and finished, they will be pushed up
hook, sl st in next 9 ch. Fasten inside the trunk so that the end
off leaving a length of yarn. appears hollow.
Rnd 58: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 11
sts) 3 times. (36 sts)
Rnd 59: 1 dc in each st. (36 sts)
Rnd 60: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 4
sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnd 61: 1 dc in each st. (30 sts)
Rnd 62: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 3
sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 63: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts)
Rnd 64: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 2
sts) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 65: 1 dc in each st. (18 sts)
Rnd 66: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next
st) 6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 67: (dc2tog) 6 times.
(6 sts)

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BIG AND LITTLE TOOTERPHANTS

Fasten off, leaving a length of 2nd ch from hook. (6 sts) TAIL
yarn. Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Finish stuffing firmly, but only Rnd 3: 2 dc in each st. (24 sts) Ch 8, sl st into 2nd ch from
stuff the trunk up to where Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in hook, sl st into next 6 ch,
the last 10 rounds fit up inside. next st) 12 times. (36 sts) fasten off leaving a length
Sew up the hole at the end of Rnd 5: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next st) of yarn.
the trunk and push the end 12 times. (24 sts) Thread the yarn through the
up inside the trunk. Thread Rnd 6: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next st) tail and sew to the body. Then
the yarn neatly through the 8 times. (16 sts) thread the yarn back through
underside of the trunk and Rnds 7-15: 1 dc in each st. tail the other way, knot with
tighten to make the trunk curve (16 sts) yarn from where you started,
downwards. Secure the yarn Sl st in next st then fasten off, and cut.
and cut. leaving a length of yarn. Stuff
and sew to body.
EARS (MAKE 2)

Rnd 1: ch 2, work 6 dc into
2nd ch from hook. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next st) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in
next 3 sts) 6 times. (30 sts)
Rnds 6-10: 1 dc in each st. (30
sts)
Rnd 11: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 3
sts) 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 12: 1 dc in each st. (24 sts)
Rnd 13: (dc2tog, 1 dc in next 2
sts) 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnds 14-16: 1 dc in each st.
(18 sts)
Sl st in next st, then fasten
off, leaving a length of yarn.
Flatten and sew edges of hole
together, then sew to sides of
the head.

LEGS (MAKE 4)

Rnd 1: ch 2, work 6 dc into

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