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Carter the Carrot Amigurumi Pattern
This post may contain affiliate links. This is an unsponsored post and all opinions are my own. In celebration of Best Friends Day tomorrow, I’ve teamed up with Osage County Crochet to bring you two free crochet patterns this week! While we were brainstorming ideas, we found out that tomorrow is Best Friends Day and wanted to do a best friends theme. After some deliberation, we wanted to make some amigurumi peas and carrots who were best friends. My contribution to this collaboration is Carter the Carrot.
I have to confess something. As soon as we started talking about our peas and carrots idea, I knew I was going to be putting a moustache on Carter the Carrot. I will put a moustache on ANYTHING. My very first crochet design was a cactus with a moustache on it. I don’t know why, but I think moustaches are hilarious and awesome so I love to put them on stuff.
Carter is a realitively quick and easy project that even beginners can do. You will need to know how to make a magic circle, single crochet, single crochet increase and decrease as well as how to single crochet in the back bump of your chain. (Need to learn how to crochet in the back bump of your chain? Check out this quick tutorial HERE.)
When you’re done here, head on over to Osage County Crochet to check out her part of our collaboration: Beary the Pea.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Get the inexpensive ad-free PDF copy of this pattern which includes step by step photos for making the glasses as well as the moustache template HERE via Etsy or HERE via Ravelry.
Supplies:
3.5 mm hook
2 – 10 mm eyes
Approximately 15 yards (14m) of Bernat Premium Yarn in Spring Green
Approximately 35 yards (32 m) of Red Heart Super Saver in Carrot
Black Craft Felt
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Fabric Adhesive
20 Gauge Silver Craft/Jewelry Wire for Glasses
Sharpie Marker (or something around the same size to wrap the wire around for the glasses)
Polyester Stuffing
Stitch Marker
Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
MC = Magic Circle
SC = Single Crochet
SCINC = Single Crochet Increase
SCDEC = Single Crochet Decrease
SL ST = slip stitch
FO = Finish OffGauge: Not important as long as tension is maintained throughout the project and there are no large gaps between stitches – 10 stitches x 11 rows = 2″
Finished size: 7.5 inches tall x 2.5 inches wide (at its widest point).NOTES:
– This pattern is written in American standard terms
– This project is worked in the round. Do not join at the end of each round unless indicated otherwise.
Carter the Carrot Pattern:
Body
Row 1: Using orange, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Row 3: (SC, SCINC) x 6 (18)
Row 4: SC 1, SCINC, (SC2, SCINC) x 5, SC1 (24)
Row 5: (SC 3, SCINC) x 6 (30)
Row 6: SC around (30)
Row 7: SC2, SCINC, (SC4, SCINC)X 5, SC2 (36)
Rows 8 – 10: SC around (36)
Row 11: SCDEC, SC16, SCDEC, SC16 (34)
Row 12: SC around (34)
Row 13: SC 8, SCDEC, SC15, SCDEC, SC7 (32)
Row 14: SC around (32) – Insert eyes 6 stitches apart in Row 14.
Row 15: SC 3, SCDEC, SC 13, SCDEC SC 12 (30)
Row 16: SC around (30)
Row 17: SC 13, SCDEC, SC 13, SCDEC (28)
Row 18: SC around (28)
Row 19: SC 4, SCDEC, SC 12, SCDEC, SC 8 (26)
Row 20: SC around (26)
Row 21: SC 7, SCDEC, SC 7, SCDEC, SC8 (24)
Row 22: SC around (24)
Row 23: SCDEC, SC10, SCDEC, SC 10 (22)
Row 24: SC around (22)
Row 25: SC5, SCDEC, SC9, SCDEC, SC4 (20)
Row 26: SC around (20)
Row 27: SC 8, SCDEC, SC 6, SCDEC, SC 2 (18)
Row 28: SC around (18)
Row 29: SC 2, SCDEC, SC7, SCDEC, SC5 (16)
Row 30: SC around (16)
Row 31: SCDEC, SC 6, SCDEC, SC 6 (14)
Row 32: SC around (14)
Row 33: SC 3, SCDEC, SC 5, SCDEC, SC 2 (12)
Row 34: SC around (12)
Row 35: SC 3, SCDEC, SC 4, SCDEC, SC 1 (10)
Row 36: SC around (10)
Row 37: SCDEC, SC 2, SCDEC, SC 2, SCDEC (7)
Row 38: SC around (7)
Row 39: SC 4, SCDEC, SC 1 (6)
FO and weave in ends.
Leaves
Row 1: Using green, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Row 3: SC 1, *CH13, SC in the back bump of the 2nd CH from the hook. Working down the CH, SC 11 in the back bump of each CH. SC into the next stitch of Row 2.* Repeat 11 more times. SL ST into the first SC of this round. FO leaving a long tail to sew onto carrot body. Sew onto top of carrot head.Glasses
Using silver craft/jewelry wire, bend the wire at a 90 degree angle approximately an inch from the end of the wire. Next to the bend, create a circle by wrapping the wire around a large pen/marker once – this creates the first “lens”. Leave some wire straight to act as the bridge of the glasses. Make sure that the bridge is long enough so that when you create the second lens, the eyes should be centered in each “lens”. (I find it’s helpful to measure the space between the two eyes to help me gauge how long the bridge should be.) Wrap the wire around the marker again to create the second “lens”. Create a 90 degree bend in the wire to create the second “arm” and cut off at an inch and a half. Put them on the carrot, inserting the arms into the carrot, through the spaces between the stiches on the outside of the each eye. (Need more help? A step-by-step photo tutorial for making the glasses is available on the ad-free PDF available HERE via Etsy or HERE via Ravelry.)
Moustache
Cut a moustache out of black felt. Mine is approximately 1 3/8” long. The template that I used for my moustache is available in the PDF of the pattern which is available HERE via Etsy or HERE via Ravelry. Apply some of the fabric glue to one side of the moustache and glue it to the carrot just below the bottom of the glasses.
When you’re done here, don’t forget to head on over to Osage County Crochet to see her pattern for Carter’s best friend Beary Pea.
Disclaimer:
Feel free to sell the item created by this pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/theloopylamb. Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, claiming this pattern as your own original design. Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.
I’d love to see your finished Carter the Carrot! Please share your finished makes by tagging the pattern on Ravelry, sharing it to our Facebook page or use #theloopylamb on Instagram. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
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Clawdia Cat – Free Crochet Pattern
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This is an unsponsored post. All opinions are my own.This week’s free crochet pattern is for Clawdia Cat. When I was trying to name this pattern I had a few things in mind: J.K. Meowling, Cindy Clawford, Catrina. Obviously, I had to go with some sort of pun and Clawdia Cat eventually won out.
Clawdia is a sweet little amigirumi cat made with Mary Maxim’s Amigurumi yarn. I discovered this yarn on a visit to my local Mary Maxim location and was intrigued. The yarn was cost-effective and I liked the feel of it so I decided to pick up a few balls to try it out. Mary Maxim Amigurumi yarn is a cotton/acrylic blend (51% acrylic/49% cotton) that gave this project a really nice finish. There was barely any of the typical halo you get when using 100% acrylic yarn. It’s a size 3 yarn and currently comes in 14 different colours.
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If they ever make this yarn in a worsted weight, I’m going to buy a ton of it. I really enjoyed working with it but I do have a preference for using worsted weight yarn for my projects. The balls of this yarn have 142 yards in them so I was almost able to get 2 full Clawdia cats from a single ball of grey which is pretty awesome. Ready to make your own Clawdia Cat? Let’s get started.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies:
– Approx 77 yards (0.95 oz) of Mary Maxim Amigurumi yarn in Grey (colour Y150-0920) and approx. 12 yards (0.15 oz) in Red (colour Y270-0150) or another comparable size 3 yarn.
– 3.0 mm crochet hook
– Pink and Black Embroidery Thread
– 1 Craft Pipe Cleaner (optional)
– 2 – 6mm safety eyes
– Polyester Stuffing
– Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and embroidery
– Stitch Markers
– Scissor
Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
SCINC = Single Crochet Increase
SCDEC = Single Crochet Decrease
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
MC = Magic Circle
SL ST = slip stitch
FO = Finish OffSize: Finished size: Approximately 5” from base to tip of ears
NOTES: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds (unless indicated) which means you do not join the end of the rounds with a sl st.
Pattern
Head & Body
Using Grey yarn, make a MC.
Row 1: SC 6 in the MC. (6)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Row 3: (SC 1, SCINC) x 6 (18)
Row 4: SC 1, SCINC (SC 2, SCINC) x 5, SC 1 (24)
Row 5: (SC3, SCINC) x 6 (30)
Row 6: SC 2, SCINC (SC 4, SCINC) x 5, SC 2 (36)
Row 7: (SC 5, SCINC) x 6 (42)
Row 8: SC 3, SCINC (SC 6, SCINC) x 5, SC 3 (48)
Rows 9 – 16: SC around (48) *Insert safety eyes in Row 11 with 4 stitches in between them*
Row 17: SC 3, SCDEC (SC 6, SCDEC)x5, SC 3 (42)
Row 18: (SC 5, SCDEC) x 6 (36) *Start stuffing, adding a bit more every couple of rows. Stuff firmly*
Row 19: SC 2, SCDEC (SC 4, SCDEC) x 5, SC 2 (30)
Row 20: (SC 3, SCDEC) x 6 (24)
Row 21: SC 1, SCDEC (SC 2, SCDEC) x 5, SC 1 (18)
Row 22: (SC 1, SCDEC) x 6 (12) *Stop stuffing*
Row 23: (SC 1, SCINC) x 6 (18)
Row 24: SC 1, SCINC, (SC 2, SCINC) x 5, SC1 (24)
Row 25: (SC 3, SCINC) x 6 (30)
Rows 26 – 32: SC around (30)
Row 33: (SC 3, SCDEC) x 6 (24) *Start stuffing, adding a bit more every couple of rows. Stuff firmly*
Row 34: SC 1, SCDEC (SC 2, SCDEC) x 5, SC 1 (18)
Row 35: (SC 1, SCDEC) x 6 (12)
Row 36: (SCDEC) x 6 (6)
FO and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
Using Grey yarn, make a MC.
Row 1: SC 6 in the MC. (6)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Rows 3 – 4: SC around (12)
Row 5: (SC1, SCINC) x 6 (18)
Rows 6 – 8: SC around (18)
FO leaving a long tail to sew onto head. Sew an ear on either side of the head.Arms (Make 2)
Using Grey yarn, make a MC.
Row 1: SC 6 in the MC. (6)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Rows 3 – 9: SC around (12) *start stuffing as you go; stuff firmly*
Row 10: (SCDEC) x 6 (6)
FO leaving a long tail to sew onto the body. Secure onto the body.Legs (Make 2)
Using Grey yarn, make a MC.
Row 1: SC 6 in the MC. (6)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Rows 3 – 9: SC around (12) *start stuffing as you go; stuff firmly*
Row 10: (SCDEC, SC1) x 4 (8)
FO leaving a long tail to sew onto the body. Secure onto the body.Tail
Using Grey yarn, make a MC.
Row 1: SC 6 in the MC. (6)
Rows 2 – 16: SC around (6)
FO leaving a long tail to sew onto body. If using the pipe cleaner so the tail is bendable, bend the tip of the pipe cleaner on itself so the wire won’t stick out the end. Cut the pipe cleaner to the same size of the tail and insert it into the tail. Sew the tail onto the body.Skirt
Using red yarn, CH 30.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each stitch across. CH 1 and turn. (29)
Row 2: SC in the first stitch and in each stitch across. CH 2 and turn. (29)
Row 3: DC 2 in the first stitch. DC 4 in the next 27 stitches. DC 2 in the last stitch. (112)Bow
Row 1: Using red yarn, CH 11. DC 2 in the 3rd CH from the hook. DC, HDC, SC, SL ST, SC, HDC, DC, DC 5 in the last CH. Working on the other side of the chain, DC, HDC, SC, SL ST, SC, HDC, DC, DC 2 in the last CH. Join with a SL ST.
Row 2: CH 1. SC 5, SL ST, SC 11, SL ST, SC 5. Join with a SL ST to the first stitch. FO and weave in ends. Using a long piece of red yarn approximately 15” long, secure the end to the back, center point of the bow and wrap the yarn around the center of the box a few times. When done wrapping, secure the yarn in the back and use the remaining length of yarn to sew the bow onto the head of your Clawdia Cat.Face
Using the pink embroidery thread, embroider a nose. Start in the stitch indicated below and insert your needle into the one stitch below and to the right of the starting stitch. Fill in the stitches between the starting stitch and the indicated finishing stitch. FO.
To embroider the mouth, using black embroidery thread, start in the same stitch that the point of the nose is in. Insert the needle in the stitch indicated below.
Insert the needle through the indicated stitch below (three stitches to the right and one stitch up) and back through the last stitch.
Insert the needle into the stitch three stitches over and one stitch up.
Using the black yarn, embroider some eyelashes next to each eye. Start in the stitch directly next to the centre/side of each eye. Insert the needle into the next stitch and back up through the stitch you started the eyelashes in. Bring the needle back out one stitch above the first eye lash. Repeat with the other eye.
Disclaimer:
Feel free to sell the item created by this pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/theloopylamb. Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, claiming this pattern as your own original design. Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.
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Wanda the Whale and Ned the Narwhal
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This is an unsponsored post. All opinions are my own.I had a whale-y good time coming up with the pattern for Wanda the Whale and Ned the Narwal. This is my first published amigurumi pattern that I’ve designed that isn’t a cactus so I’m pretty excited about these guys. They are easily customized by adding bows, eyelashes etc. and they would make a cute baby shower gift or child’s gift. (If you are giving as a gift to a child, I would recommend embroidering eyes as safety eyes can be dangerous for young children).
I feel like I can’t move in my house without finding one of these guys laying around. Once my kids saw what I was making, they each wanted one. Add in the extras I made to test the pattern and get it just right and there are a lot of whales. So I’m happy to say that I finally have it done and I won’t be making any more whales (at least for a week or two because I have a whale of a time making them).
For this pattern you’ll need to know how to make a magic circle, single crochet, slip stitch, single crochet increase and single crochet decrease. Althought not necessary, you should know how to do the ultimate finish to get the best looking end to your tail fins. Planet June has a great tutorial and I highly recommend checking it out if you don’t already know how to do this technique. Check out Planet June’s Ultimate Finish Tutorial here.
Wanda the Whale and Ned the Narwhal are made from the same pattern, just done in different colours and Ned is given a tusk to make him a Narwhal. I hope you enjoy making your own whales. Share them on Instagram by tagging me or using the hashtag #theloopylamb.
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Wanda the Whale and Ned the Narwhal Crochet Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies
- Worsted Weight Yarn in Teal and White for Ned and Pink for Wanda. I used Loops and Thread Impeccable in Aqua and White https://amzn.to/2XCahW0 for Ned and Loops and Thread Arbor Rose for Wanda.
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 9mm safety eyes
- Polyester Stuffing
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
SCINC = Single Crochet Increase
SCDEC = Single Crochet Decrease
MC = Magic Circle
SL ST = slip stitch
FO = Finish OffSize: One Size – approximately 7.5” long from head to tail and 4.5” from pectoral fin to pectoral fin.
NOTES:
- Both Wanda and Ned are made from the same pattern but to make Ned, you’ll need to make the tusk in order to make Ned. Wanda is Pink and Ned is Teal.
- When finishing off your tail fins, I recommend using the ultimate finish technique. You can find a wonderful tutorial for this technique HERE via the Planet June website.
Pattern:
Body:
Row 1: Using your main colour, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Row 2: SCINC x 6 (12)
Row 3: (SCINC, SC1) x 6 (18)
Row 4: SC1, SCINC, (SC2, SCINC) x 5, SC1 (24)
Row 5: (SC3, SCINC) x 6 (30)
Row 6: SC2, SCINC (SC4, SCINC) x 5, SC2 (36)
Row 7: (SC5, SCINC) x6 (42)
Rows 8 – 21: SC around (42) – Insert safety eyes in stitch 21 and with 40 of Row 15.
Row 22: (SC5, SCDEC) x 3, SC21 (39)
Row 23: SC around (39)
Row 24: (SC4, SCDEC) x 3, SC21 (36)
Row 25: SC around (36)
Row 26: SC2, SCDEC, (SC3, SCDEC) x 3, SCDEC, SC15 (31)
*Start stuffing, adding a bit more stuffing every few rows. Stuff firmly.*
Row 27: SC around (31)
Row 28: (SCDEC, SC2) X 4, SCDEC, SC13 (26)
Row 29: SC around (26)
Row 30: (SCDEC, SC1) X 4, SCDEC, SC10, SCDEC (20)
Row 31: SC around (20)
Row 32: (SCDEC, SC1) X 3, SCDEC, SC5, SCDEC X2 (14)
Row 33 – 35: SC around (14)
Row 36: SCDEC, SC5, SCDEC, SC5 (12)
Row 37: SC around (12)
Row 38: SCDEC, SC4, SCDEC, SC4 (10)
Row 39: (SCINC) X 2, SC2, (SCINC) X 3, SC2, SCINC (16)
Row 40: SC around (16)
Row 41: SC4, (SCINC) x 2, SC6, (SCINC) X 2, SC2 (20)
Row 42: (SCINC) X 4, SC6, (SCINC) X4, SC6 (28)
Row 43: SC around (28)
Row 44: SC11, SLST through 12TH and 25TH STS together. Place a stitch marker in stitch 24. Turn work and work right tail fin in the next stitch to the left of the SL ST. SC2 (14)
Row 45: SC4, SCDEC, SC5, skip SL ST from previous round, SC 2 (12)
Row 46: (SCDEC, SC2) X 3 (9)
Row 47: (SCDEC, SC1) X 3 (6)FO and weave in ends.LEFT TAIL FIN
Row 1: Attach yarn into stitch 24 of Row 44. SC in that stitch and place a stitch marker (this is now your first stitch). SC around (13) * Start stuffing, adding a bit more stuffing every few rows. Stuff firmly.*
Row 2: SC6, SCDEC, SC5 (12)
Row 3: (SCDEC, SC2) x3 (9)
Row 4: (SCDEC, SC1) x 3 (6)
FO and weave in ends.PECTORAL FINS (make 2)
Row 1: MC 5 (5)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 5 (10)
Row 3: SC around (10)
Row 4: (SCINC, SC4) x2 (12)
Row 5 – 6: SC around (12)
Row 7: (SC4, SCDEC) x 2 (10)
Row 8: (SC3, SCDEC) x 2 (8)
FO leaving a long tail to sew fin on to the body. Sew a fin on either side of the body
TUSK (optional for if you’re making Ned the Narwhal)
Row 1: Using white yarn, leave a long enough chain to sew the horn onto the body, CH12. Join with SL ST to the first CH to make a circle, taking care not to twist your chain. (12)
Row 2: CH 1, SC in the 1st stitch and in each stitch around. Do not join at the end of the round. (12)
Row 3: (SC4, SCDEC) x 2 (10)
Row 4: SC around (10)
Row 5: (SC3, SCDEC) x 2 (8)
Row 6: SC around (8)
Row 7: (SC2, SCDEC) x 2 (6)
Row 8: SC around (6)
Row 9: (SC1, SCDEC) x 2 (4)
FO and weave in ends. Sew onto the middle of the head and weave in ends.Disclaimer:
Feel free to sell the item created by this pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/theloopylamb. Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, claiming this pattern as your own original design. Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.
I’d love to see your finished Wanda the Whale and Ned Narwhal Please share your finished makes by tagging the pattern on Ravelry, sharing it to our Facebook page or using #theloopylamb on Instagram. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
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Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler Free Crochet Pattern
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This is an unsponsored post and the thoughts/opinions are all my own.It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here and I am back with another Christmas cactus pattern this week. It’s called the Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler! Related to his much tinier relative Saint Prickolaus, the Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler is a giant amigurumi that is made with Bernat Blanket yarn, making it PERFECT for cuddling.
When the original Saint Prickolaus pattern was released for the 30 Days of Cozy Bundle, a lot of people kept telling me that Saint Prickolaus was the only cactus that they wanted to cuddle. It gave me the idea to make a cuddle sized cactus friend. My kids are completely obsessed with this. My son cuddles it when he is watching TV when he gets home from school. I’m going to have to make a second giant amigurumi so they each have one.
With a Santa Hat and scarf, the Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler is all ready for the holiday season. Use him as holiday decor or a fun holiday-themed toy for kids. I have designed the hat for the Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler to fit snugly on his head to make sewing the hat on unnecessary. You may have to tug it on him a little. I’ve used a faux fur pompom because I LOVE them but any kind of pom pom will do.
I have been having a ton of fun making these Christmas Cactus patterns and I hope you all have enjoyed them. I’m going to be starting my planning for next year’s blog posts and crochet patterns and I want to hear from you! Let me know what you would like to see more of on the blog next year. More amigurumi patterns? More baby stuff? Tutorials on how to do different stitches? I love you guys and want to give you more of what you want so let me know in the comments below!
If you have been digging my christmas cactus collection, you can purchase the Christmas Cactus Bundle from my Etsy shop. You’ll get the following 4 ad-free PDF patterns for the cost of 3:
- Saint Prickolaus
- Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler
- Stanley the Cactus Snowman
- Randy the Rudolf Cactus
Check it out HERE.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Materials:
6.5 mm and 7.0 mm Hooks
Bernat Blanket Yarn (1 ball of each colour) in Go-Go Green, Race Car Red and White
18 mm Safety Eyes
PomPom – I’m using a fur pompom (HERE) but any pompom you choose will work.
Polyester Stuffing
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch markerTerminology: US terminology
Stitches Used and Abbreviations:
MC: magic circle
CH: chain
SC: single crochet
SCINC: single crochet increase
SCDEC: single crochet decrease
SLST: slip stitch
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
FO: finish off
ST(S): stitch(es)Measurement(s): Approximately 19” tall from bottom of cactus to top of hat once assembled.
Important Notes:
• No matter your skill level, I always suggest that you read through the pattern from beginning to end before beginning your work just to be sure you don’t have any questions that might cause frustration in the midst of your project.
• Instructions within the brackets () are to be repeated the number of times specified next to the brackets.Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler
Body
Row 1: Using green yarn and 6.5mm hook, make a MC and SC 6 into the MC. (6)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)
Row 3: (SCINC, SC 1) x 6 (18)
Row 4: SC 1, SCINC, (SC 2, SCINC) x 5, SC 1 (24)
Row 5: (SC 3, SCINC) x 6 (30)
Row 6: SC 2, SCINC, (SC 4, SCINC) x 5, SC 2 (36)
Row 7: (SC 5, SCINC) x 6 (42)
Insert safety eyes in Row 14, with 2 stitches in between them. Stuff the body of the cactus as you go.
Rows 8 – 38: SC in each stitch around (42)
Start stuffing the cactus and continue stuffing as you go from this point on.
Row 39: In BLO, (SC 5, SCDEC) x 6 (36)
Row 40: SC 2, SCDEC, (SC 4, SCDEC) x 5, SC 2 (30)
Row 41: (SC 3, SCDEC) x 6 (24)
Row 42: SC 1, SCDEC, (SC 2, SCDEC) x 5, SC 1 (18)
Row 43: (SCDEC, SC 1) x 6 (12)
Row 44: (SCDEC) x 6 (6)
FO and sew body onto the soil.Arms (make 2)
Row 1: Using green yarn, make a MC and SC 10 into the MC. (10)
Row 2: (SCINC) x 10 (20)
Row 3: (SCINC, SC 1) x 10 (30)
Rows 4 – 13: SC around (30)
Row 14: Stop working in rounds, CH 1 and turn. SC in the first stitch. SC 14. (15)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing onto each side of the body. Attach an arm onto either side of the body.Santa Hat
Using white yarn and 6.5mm hook, CH 42. Join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Row 1: CH 1. SC in the first stitch and in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (42)
Rows 2 – 5: CH 1. SC in the first stitch and in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (42)
Switch to red yarn. The rest of the hat will be worked in rounds.
Rows 6 – 10: Working in both loops, SC in each stitch around. (42)
Row 11: (SC 5, SCDEC) x6 (36)
Row 12: SC in each stitch around. (36)
Row 13: (SC 4, SCDEC) x 6 (30)
Row 14: SC in each stitch around. (30)
Row 15: (SC 3, SCDEC) x 6 (24)
Row 16: SC in each stitch around. (24)
Row 17: (SC 2, SCDEC) x 6 (18)
Row 18: SC in each stitch around. (18)
Row 19: (SC 7, SCDEC) x 2 (16)
Row 20: SC in each stitch around. (16)
Row 21: (SC 6, SCDEC) x 2 (14)
Row 22: SC in each stitch around. (14)
Row 23: (SC 5, SCDEC) x 2 (12)
Row 24: SC in each stitch around. (12)
Row 25: (SC 4, SCDEC) x 2 (10)
Row 26: SC in each stitch around. (10)
Row 27: (SC 3, SCDEC) x 2 (8)
Row 28: SC in each stitch around.
Row 29: (SC 2, SCDEC) x 2 (6)
Row 30: SC in each stitch around. (6)
FO leaving a long tail.Secure pompom to hat. Bend the top of the hat off to one side and use the tail to secure the tip of the hat to the side of the hat. Weave in your ends. It will be a snug fit getting it onto the cactus so the hat should be able to stay on the cactus without sewing it to the cactus however, feel free to sew it to the cactus if you feel it is needed.
Scarf
Using red yarn and 7.0mm hook, CH 81.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd stitch from the hook and in each stitch across. CH1 and turn. (80)
Rows 2 – 3: SC in each stitch across. CH 1 and turn. (80)
FO and weave in ends. Wrap the scarf around the cactus body, just above the arms and either sew onto body at the point where the scarf crosses over itself or tie the scarf onto the cactus.Disclaimer:
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