Hey, all! Valentine's Day is tomorrow and I have a FREE pattern for you to celebrate with! I know it's hopelessly late and you won't be able to make one for this year, but I knew that if I waited until next year, I'd end up being just as late. So, go ahead and make one early in time for NEXT Valentine's Day!
I actually published this pattern three years ago, and it was my first ever free pattern and one of my first blog posts! So rather than being redundant and writing it all out again, to get to the pattern check out the original post HERE.
What makes this version unique is that I've added FREE Valentine's Day printable cards to go along with the bears making them perfect to give to your loved ones or make a bunch for your child's school!
I did the same thing for my Baby Honey Bee pattern two years ago and you can check that out HERE.
But this time, we've got some fun bear puns!
Once again, check out the FREE pattern for these baby bears HERE. If you would like to support me monetarily (so I can keep producing free content) by buying the ad-free, concise PDF version of the pattern, you can do so HERE.
Download the FREE Valentine's Day printables below. There are six different cards available, so you'll be sure to find one that is just right!
I hope you enjoy making these cuties! Be sure and tag me in your posts if you decide to make one! I'm @storyland_amis on Instagram and Storyland Amis on Facebook!
~Holly :)
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]]>Hello, all! I'm very excited to share this new free pattern with you! I designed this little music note back in May as a farewell gift for my voice teacher. I just got around to sharing a picture of him on Instagram and Facebook earlier this week and was pleasantly surprised at how much you all loved him and wanted the pattern!
So, here is the FREE pattern for my little musical eighth note design! I think he'd make the perfect gift for any music teacher or music student. He'd also make a great keychain or Christmas ornament and I think he'd look pretty cute in a variety of colors.
Without further ado, here is the pattern.
Dimensions: 2 in. (5 cm.) wide & 3.5 in. (9 cm.) tall
Difficulty: Easy! This pattern is perfect for beginners.
Materials:
– Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook (I use Clover Amour HERE)
– Worsted weight (4 ply) yarn in any color (I used Hobby Lobby's brand "I Love This Yarn" in colors "Black" and "White".)
– 7.5mm safety eyes (I buy mine online HERE)
– Polyfil (or your stuffing or choice)
– Tapestry/yarn needle (I love these Clover Bent Chibi needles HERE)
– Small amount of black or gray embroidery floss (for mouth)
– Stitch marker (I highly recommend these HERE)
Note head (Using black yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (you can use the magic circle/ring if you prefer as it won't make a difference in the end.)
R2: *Inc* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 2, inc* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R5: *Sc 3, inc* rep 6 times (30 sts)
R6-12: Sc in all 30 sts (7 rounds total - 30 sts)
R13: *Sc 3, dec* rep 6 times (24 sts)
Stop and insert your safety eyes between R11 & 12, 6 sts apart. Using gray (for black note) or black (for any other color) embroidery floss, embroider a small smile about 2 sts wide onto R12. Start to stuff continuing as you go.
R14: *Sc 2, dec* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R15: *Sc 1, dec* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R16: *Dec* rep 6 times (6 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing then sew up the hole neatly as it will be visible.
Stem (Using black yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2-11: Sc in all 4 sts (10 rounds total - 4 sts)
Now we'll make a small flap that we can sew to the side of the note head. R12-13 are worked in rows instead of rounds.
R12: Ch 1, turn, sc 2 (leave the last 2 sts unworked) (2 sts)
R13: Ch 1, turn, sc 2 (2 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. No need to stuff. Sew to the side of the note head over R5-9.
Flag (Using black yarn)
Ch 8, starting in 2nd ch, sl st 2, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 1, make 2 dc in the last ch
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. With the "wrong" side of the flag facing out so that the flag points down, sew to the side of the stem at the very top. Weave in all ends.
And you’re done! I hope you had fun making him! Please share pictures of your project with me through Instagram, Facebook, or email (hello@storylandamis.com). I love seeing what you create!
Which is your favorite? White or black? Let me know!
Loved this pattern? I'd really appreciate it if you could share it with others by pinning it to your Pinterest board!
This pattern is an original design by Storyland Amis. This written pattern is for personal use only. Please do NOT sell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. If you wish to share this pattern you may link to this post, but please do not claim it as your own.
You MAY sell the finished product, but please credit Storyland Amis as the designer. If you sell your finished items online I would appreciate it if you’d link back to my blog! You may not mass-produce items made from this pattern. Thank you for your understanding and respect.
~Holly :)
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]]>Hello, all!
Back in March, I collaborated with Furls Crochet for an amigurumi crochet-along! For March's crochet-along, I designed Chen the Panda Bear.
Meet Chen the Panda Bear! In Chinese Chen’s name means “break of day” which suits him perfectly because he loves to get up early and watch the sunrise! Chen loves to eat bamboo and relax in the sunshine. He’s also very fond of snuggles and would love to be your friend!
Now that the crochet-along is over, Chen's pattern is available for free on the Furls Crochet website! Find it HERE.
To make Chen, I used the white and rose gold Odessey hook by Furls in size F (3.75mm). You can find the one I used HERE. They have a ton of other really gorgeous hooks you should check out too!
And as always, please feel free to share pictures of your finished projects with me! I absolutely love to see what you make using my patterns!
~Holly :)
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]]>It's time for another free farm animal pattern! This time we have some cute little bunnies just in time for Easter!
**Be sure and check out my first three farm animal patterns, Billy the Baby Pig, Cooper the Rooster, and Lyla the Baby Lamb.
Meet Theodore the Bunny and his cousin, Walter! Theodore and Walter love carrots and are often scolded for snitching carrots from the garden. They are the best of friends and do everything together. Spring is their favorite time of the year and they love nothing more than being able to romp around in the fresh green grass!
Make one or two (or a dozen!) of these little bunnies for Easter this year! Imagine how cute they'd look in an Easter basket!
Dimensions: 3 in. (7.5 cm.) long & 2 in. (5 cm.) tall
Difficulty: Easy! This pattern is perfect for beginners.
Materials:
– Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook (I use Clover Amour HERE)
– Worsted weight (4
– 9mm safety eyes (I buy mine online HERE or HERE)
– 20mm Pom Pom maker (I purchased mine at JoAnn's but you can find a similar one HERE.)
– Polyfil (or your stuffing or choice)
– Tapestry/yarn needle (I love these Clover Bent Chibi needles HERE)
– Small amount of pink embroidery floss (for mouth)
– Stitch marker (I highly recommend these HERE)
Head (using any color yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: *Inc* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 2, inc* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R5: *Sc 3, inc* rep 6 times (30 sts)
R6-8: Sc in all 30 sts (3 rounds total – 30 sts)
R9: *Sc 3, dec* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R10-13: Sc in all 24 sts (4 rounds total – 24 sts)
Insert eyes between R8 & 9, 7 sts apart. (Hint: insert the 1st eye. Count 7 sts from the hole where you inserted the 1st eye and insert the 2nd eye.) Using pink embroidery floss and your embroidery needle, embroider a nose approx. one row down from the bottom of his eyes. Create a triangle, then fill it in until the yarn doesn’t show through anymore.
R14: *Sc 2, dec* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R15: *Sc 1, dec* rep 6 times (12 sts)
Stop and begin stuffing
R16: *Dec* rep 6 times (6 sts)
Finish off. Finish stuffing head firmly and use tail to sew up hole, then weave in your end.
Body (using any color yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: *Inc* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 2, inc* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R5-11: Sc in all 24 sts (7 rounds total – 24 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly and sew it to the head using the long tail we made and your tapestry needle over R7-15 of the head approx. (See pics. #10 & #11.)
Straight ears (make 2 using any color yarn)
Ch 8, starting in 3rd ch from hook, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2, now turn and in the front loops of the chain, inc 1, sc 1, hdc 2, dc 2
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the ear to the head at a slight angle over R13 and 14. Do the same for the 2nd ear. Ears are spaced about 4 sts apart from each other. Weave in all ends.
Floppy ears (make 2 using any color yarn)
Ch 13, starting in 2nd ch from hook,
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the ears to either side of the head on about R15 of the head. Weave in all ends.
Front feet (make 2 using any color yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2-3: Sc in all 5 sts (2 rounds total – 5 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Pinch the opening closed on the foot and sew it closed using the tail we left and your tapestry needle. Set aside until back feet are completed.
Back feet (make 2 using any color yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2-4: Sc in all 6 sts (3 rounds total—6 sts)
R5: *Sc 2, inc* rep 2 times (8 sts)
R6: Sc around (8 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Pinch the opening closed on the foot and sew it closed using the tail we left and your tapestry needle.
Pin your feet in place before sewing them on using straight pins to get the placement right.
Now sew the front feet to R8 of the body approx. with the end that is sewn closed pointing toward the back of the body.
Sew a couple of stitches from the sides of the front feet to the side of the body so that they don’t flop around.
Sew the back feet to about R3-4 of the body or so that the front of the back foot touches the back of the front foot.
Then weave your tail to the tip of the back foot’s front and tack it down to the body so that it doesn’t flop around.
Tail (using any color yarn)
For my
And you’re done! I hope you had fun making him! Please share pictures of your project with me through Instagram, Facebook, or email (hello@storylandamis.com). I love seeing what you create!
This pattern is an original design by Storyland Amis. This written pattern is for personal use only. Please do NOT sell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. If you wish to share this pattern you may link to this post, but please do not claim it as your own.
You MAY sell the finished product, but please credit Storyland Amis as the designer. If you sell your finished items online I would appreciate it if you’d link back to my blog! You may not mass-produce items made from this pattern. Thank you for your understanding and respect.
~Holly :)
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Happy March, ya'll! I have another free farm animal pattern for you today! Be sure and check out my first two, Billy the Baby Pig, and Cooper the Rooster.
Meet Lyla the Lamb! Lyla is a bouncy little lamb who is always sticking her nose where it shouldn’t be. Lyla has a way with others, though, and can make friends with just about anyone. She’s even good friends with the sheepdogs!
Dimensions: 3 in. (7.5 cm.) long & 2 in. (5 cm.) tall
Difficulty: Easy! This pattern is perfect for beginners.
Materials:
– Size E (3.50mm) crochet hook (I use Susan Bates HERE)
– Worsted weight (4
– 9mm safety eyes (I buy mine online HERE or HERE)
– Polyfil (or your stuffing or choice)
– Tapestry/yarn needle
– Small amount of pink embroidery floss (for mouth)
– Stitch marker (I highly recommend these HERE)
Head (Starting in black or cream yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: *Inc* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 2, inc* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R5: *Sc 3, inc* rep 6 times (30 sts)
R6-8: Sc in all 30 sts (3 rounds total – 30 sts)
R9: *Sc 3, dec* rep 6 times (24 sts)
Now we are going to be making the curly fur. To make the fur curly, we will be using the berry stitch (bs). To make the berry stitch, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through. Now, working with only the front loop on the hook, ch 4. Now yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook. Your berry stitch is completed.
Basically, from here on out, every other stitch will be
R10: *Bs 1, sc 1* rep 12 times (24 sts)
R11: *Sc 1, bs 1* rep 12 times (24 sts)R
R12: *Bs 1, sc 1* rep 12 times (24 sts)
R13: *Sc 1, bs 1* rep 12 times (24 sts)R
Insert eyes between R8 & 9, 8 sts apart. (Hint: insert the 1st eye. Count 8 sts from the hole where you inserted the 1st eye and insert the 2nd eye.) Take some pink embroidery floss and embroider her nose approx. one round below the eyes. It should look like a "Y" about 1.5 sts wide at the top.
R14: *Sc 1, bs 1, bs dec* rep 6 times (18 sts)
To make a berry stitch decrease, start making a regular decrease by inserting your hook into the first
R15: *Bs 1, dec* rep 6 times (12 sts)
Stop and begin stuffing
R16: *Bs dec* rep 6 times (6 sts)
Finish off. Finish stuffing head firmly and use tail to sew up hole, then weave in your end.
Ears (make 2 using black or cream yarn)
R1: Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook, inc 1, sc 3
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Neatly weave the tail down to the bottom corner of the ear. Now using that same tail, sew the ear to the head on R14. Do the same for the 2nd ear.
Body (using cream or white yarn)
The body is also made using the berry stitch
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: *Sc in next st, bs in same st as last sc* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, make 1 bs & 1 sc in next st, bs 1, make 1 sc & 1 bs in next st* rep 3 times (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 1, bs 1, 1 sc & 1 bs in next st* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R5: *Bs 1, sc 1* rep 12 times (24 sts)
R6: *Sc 1, bs 1* rep 12 times (24 sts)
R7-10: Rep R5-6 four more times (4 rounds total--24 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly and sew it to the head using the long tail we made and your tapestry needle over R8-15 of the head approx.
Feet (make 4 starting in black yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
If making a white and cream lamb, switch to cream yarn, otherwise, continue in black
R2-3: Sc in all 5 sts (2 rounds total – 5 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the two front feet to R8-10 of the body and the two back feet to R4-7 of the body.
Tail (using cream or white yarn)
Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook, bs 1, sc 1, bs 1
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew to the back of the body and weave in all ends.
And you’re done! I hope you had fun making her! Please share pictures of your project with me through Instagram, Facebook, or email (hello@storylandamis.com). I love seeing what you create!
This pattern is an original design by Storyland Amis. This written pattern is for personal use only. Please do NOT sell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. If you wish to share this pattern you may link to this post, but please do not claim it as your own.
You MAY sell the finished product, but please credit Storyland Amis as the designer. If you sell your finished items online I would appreciate it if you’d link back to my blog! You may not mass-produce items made from this pattern. Thank you for your understanding and respect.
~Holly :)
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Hello! Today I'm happy to bring you the second addition to my mini farm animal series! This one is Cooper the Rooster! Some of you might be familiar with Cooper already as he was part of my 100 amigurumi countdown a couple years back AND he was also the first pattern I ever released! Now, since he's part of the farm animal series, I've decided to give his pattern away for free!
So meet Cooper, the cutest (and certainly the most huggable), rooster in the coop! Cooper is a little bit shy, but in spite of that, he still loves to spend time with his friends. (That means YOU!)
Dimensions: 4 in. (10 cm.) tall
Difficulty: Easy! This pattern is perfect for beginners.
Materials:
– Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook (I use Clover Amour HERE)
– Worsted weight (4 ply) yarn in yellow, black, orange, red, and kelly green (I used Hobby Lobby’s brand, “I Love This Yarn” in "Yellow", “Black”, “Red”, "Orange", and "Jelly Bean". )
– 7.5mm (you can purchase them HERE)
– Polyfil (or your stuffing or choice)
– Tapestry/yarn needle
– Stitch marker (I highly recommend these HERE)
Head (using gold yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (you can use the magic circle if you prefer as it won’t make a difference in the end.)
R2: *Inc 1* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc 1* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 2, inc 1* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R5: *Sc 3, inc 1* rep 6 times (30 sts)
R6-11: Sc around (6 rounds total)
R12: *Sc 3, dec 1* rep 6 times (24 sts)
Insert eyes between R10 & 11, about 6 sts apart.
R13: *Sc 2, dec 1* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R14: *Sc 1, dec 1* rep 6 times (12 sts)
Stop and begin stuffing
R15: *Dec 1* rep 6 times (6 sts)
Finish off. Finish stuffing head firmly and use tail to sew up hole then weave in your end.
Beak (using orange yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: 1 sc in each sc around (4 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the beak on right between the eyes.
Comb (using red yarn)
Loosley ch 10, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, *3 dc in next ch, sl st 1* rep 3 times, 3 dc in next ch, sc 1 in last ch
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the comb on top of head. The front of the comb should be sewn onto R5 of head and stretch back to R5 of head (see pic. #2). When there’s more than one yarn tail on any given piece, usually when you’re working in rows, I like to weave both ends into the body or head. That way there aren’t any ends popping out or fraying like they do when you just cut them.
Large wattle (using red yarn)
Ch 3, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1, sl st in last ch
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the wattle underneath the beak, slightly toward the right side (when facing you).
Small wattle (using red yarn)
Ch 2, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew this small wattle right next to the large one.
Body (using black yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: * Inc 1* rep 5 times (10 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc 1* rep 5 times (15 sts)
R4-6: 1 sc in each sc around (3 rounds total)
Switch to gold yarn
R7: 1 sc in each sc around (15 sts)
R8: *Sc 1, dec 1* rep 5 times (10 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly and sew it to the head using the long tail we left and your tapestry needle.
Wings (Make 2 using gold yarn)
Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
Don’t sl st into the first sc to finish off, instead just ch 1. This way we’ll have a flat edge for sewing. Sew the wings on either side of the body, directly under head, that would be R8 of body..
Legs (Make 2 using orange yarn)
Leave a long starting tail for his right leg as you’ll need this later to sew his leg on.
Ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1, sl st in each of remaining 2 chs
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew legs onto R3 & 4 of
Tail feathers (using green yarn)
*Ch 5, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st1, sl st in each of remaining 3 chs* rep 4 times. When you’re done you should have 4 tail feathers. Refer to pic. #6 if you’re having trouble figuring this out.
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew the tail feathers to the back of the body on R3.
And you’re done! I hope you had fun making him! Please share pictures of your project with me through Instagram, Facebook, or email (hello@storylandamis.com). I love seeing what you create!
This pattern is an original design by Storyland Amis. This written pattern is for personal use only. Please do NOT sell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. If you wish to share this pattern you may link to this post, but please do not claim it as your own.
You MAY sell the finished product, but please credit Storyland Amis as the designer. If you sell your finished items online I would appreciate it if you’d link back to my blog! You may not mass-produce items made from this pattern. Thank you for your understanding and respect.
~Holly :)
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]]>What do you think of my teddy bear? Would you be interested in making one yourself?
~Holly :) Follow my blog with Bloglovin or subscribe via email! The post “ TurboTax Inspired Teddy Bear” first appeared on Storyland Amis ]]>There is so much I could say about this subject! What do you think about it? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
~Holly :) Follow my blog with Bloglovin or subscribe via email! The post “ Part 2 How to Design Your Own Amigurumi – Finding the You in Your Style” first appeared on Storyland Amis ]]>As the famous quote by Oscar Wilde goes, "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken."Okay, now we have that out of the way! And here's a little disclaimer: I'm not saying that you're unable to design because I don't know you. You can't even say that about yourself until you try. Maybe you have a hidden talent you don't even know about. Do I recommend you try? Absolutely! Why do you think I'm writing this series? By all means, give it a try! Next week we'll talk about finding the YOU in your design style. This was the top question I received and I'm looking forward to helping you find a style that's different from everyone else's. Stay tuned!
What are your thoughts on this subject? Do you think you tend to be a designer or do you enjoy using others patterns best?
~Holly :) Follow my blog with Bloglovin or subscribe via email! The post “ Part 1 How to Design Your Own Amigurumi - You Don't Have to Design Your Own Patterns” first appeared on Storyland Amis]]>Another very common question crocheters get asked is, "How long does it take you to make one of those?"
This has to be one of the most difficult questions to answer. At least for me, personally. I mean, there are few times when I sit down and crochet an entire animal in one sitting whilst timing myself at the same time. And then there's also stuffing and assembling to count in as well. I always find it hard to give a confident answer to this question and I know I'm not the only one! Well, thanks to a little math, gone are the days of hesitation when answering these kinds of questions! I have come up with an almost fool-proof way of mathematically figuring out how long it takes to make any given amigurumi! (This can also apply to wearable and household crochet items as well.) Now you can figure out how long it takes to make your favorite project with just one minute of crocheting and a little bit of math! Disclaimer: This method is not completely accurate, but sure takes a lot of guesswork out and makes for some fun facts!Extra credit activity (not required for this project): Want to know how many stitches you can crochet in an hour? Just take your SPM and multiply that number by 60. Voila! Now you can brag to everyone that you can crochet X amount of stitches per minute!2.) Grab your favorite crochet pattern . . . 3.) . . . And a calculator 4.) Now here's the part that takes the most time. You know the number in parentheses that should be after every round in your pattern? Yup, you're going to add all those numbers up. Starting with the first piece, (in my case, the head), add all these numbers up. 6 + 12 + 18 + 24 + 30 etc. Don't forget when you have multiple rounds with the same stitch count to add every round. Do this quickly by multiplying the number of rounds by the stitch count (ex. 5 rounds x 30 = 150). After each body part, write it down on a piece of paper. At the end, we'll add all these numbers up and get our total! 5.) When you're done adding up all the stitches, enter this grand total in the calculator. Now divide that number by your SPM (stitches per minute) number. Now take that number that you just got and divide it by 60. What did you come up with? That is how many hours it takes you to crochet your amigurumi! (If you have to decide on rounding up or rounding down, always round up.) 6.) For number 6, we have to do a little bit of guesswork. We now know exactly how long it takes to crochet all the pieces, but we still haven't added in time for assembly and stuffing. Depending on the size and complexity of your project, this could be anywhere from a half an hour to two hours. It's your guess! Guess wisely! ;) 7.) Now go post on your favorite social media and let the world know the facts!
What about you?? I'm dying to hear what your SPM is! How long does it take you to crochet your favorite project? What questions do people ask you while you're crocheting?
~Holly :) Follow my blog with Bloglovin or subscribe via email! The post “ “How Long Does it Take You to Make That?” Solved, SPM, and Other Curious Crochet Questions" first appeared on Storyland Amis]]>I'm proud to introduce you to Winston, the Baby Bear! Now you can make your own baby Winston because I've written up the free pattern for him, and here it is!
I think these little bears look perfect paired with a bear pun Valentine’s Day card, so I’ve gone ahead and made up six different cards that you can download and print out below. Using yarn, tie your bear to the front of the card and give your Valentine something extra special this year!
If you would like to support me monetarily (so I can keep producing free content) by buying the ad-free, concise PDF version of the pattern, you can do so HERE. Otherwise, the free version is available below!
Download the FREE Valentine's Day printables below. There are six different cards available, so you'll be sure to find one that is just right! Print them out on a regular-sized sheet of paper and they'll be the perfect size for your little bear!
These are all the materials you will need to make your bear. For my dark brown Winston, I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice yarn in the color "chocolate", and the light brown bear is made using Red Heart's yarn in the color "warm brown". But of course, you can use any color or brand of yarn that you'd like! I used 7.5mm eyes for him. You'll find that this is a rather scarce size and I've only been able to find them online at Amazon, here, or in this Etsy shop, 6060, here. I would recommend getting them at 6060 since they are a better deal and the ones on Amazon are frequently out of stock. You could also use 6mm eyes for him if you prefer, he just won't look quite as wide-eyed.
Materials:
-Worsted weight (4 ply) yarn in any color
-Size E (3.50mm) crochet hook
-7.5mm black safety eyes
-Fiberfill (or your stuffing of choice)
-A small amount of tan felt for the muzzle & some matching sewing thread
-Scissors
-Stitch marker
-Tapestry/yarn needle
Head
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: *Inc 1* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc 1* rep 6 times (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 2, inc 1* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R5-6: Sc in all 24 sts (24 sts – 2 rounds total)
R7: *Sc 3, inc 1* rep 6 times (30 sts)
R8-9: Sc in all 30 sts (30 sts – 2 rounds total)
R10: *Sc 3, dec 1* rep 6 times (24 sts)
R11: *Sc 2, dec 1* rep 6 times (18 sts)
Insert safety eyes between R8 & 9, about 6 sts apart.
For the muzzle cut out an oval piece of tan felt and embroider several horizontal stitches across the center to create the nose. Then embroider a small stitch coming down from the middle of the nose.
Using sewing thread and a needle, sew the muzzle onto the face, right between the eyes.
Continue crocheting.
R12: *Sc 1, dec 1* rep 6 times (12 sts)
Stop and stuff head
R13: *Dec 1* rep 6 times (6 sts)
Finish off. Finish stuffing head firmly and use the tail to sew up hole, then weave in your end.
Body
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: *Inc 1* rep 6 times (12 sts)
R3-6: Sc in all 12 sts (12 sts – 4 rounds total)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly and sew to head.
Ears
Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
Don’t sl st into the first sc to finish off, instead just ch 1. This way we’ll have a flat edge for sewing.
Sew to head over R5-7. When there’s more than one yarn tail on any given piece, usually when you’re working in rows, I like to weave both ends into the body or head. That way there aren’t any ends popping out or fraying like they do when you just cut them.
Arms
Ch 3, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 in each of the 2 chs (2 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew to sides of body, right up against neck (that would be R6 of body), and weave in all loose ends.
Legs
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: Sc in all 4 sts (4 sts)
Finish off leaving long tail for sewing. Sew legs to the front of the body over R2-4.
As you can see, I like to pin my pieces in place just to make sure everything is straight.
You’re done!! I hope you enjoyed making little Winston as much as I enjoyed designing him! (I really did have a blast designing this little guy!)
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~Holly :)
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