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THE BEST PATTERNS FOR FIGURINES CROCHETED IN THE ROUND

Tido
TIGER

Carnivorous
PLANTS
25X PROJECTS DRESS-UP DOLLS

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Amigurumi Magazine 4 Translation Sarah
Heideman, Monique van Kerkvoorden-Loerakker
Chief Editor Marion Boeckhout Coordination
Marjolein Wiersma, Laura van de Riet Photography

FOR EVERYONE!
Sjoukje Kilian, Ilse Schuurmans Styling Mirjam
Vroegindeweij Tutorials Lia van Bruggen-Vreman
Contributors to this issue Amifan, Kim Hendriks,
Bas den Drijver, Ansjeline Faber, Ingrid Terpstra, Marjan
Gouda, Marcha van Hooijdonk, Evelyne van der Kaay,
Yvonne Krabbendam, Hedy Kunst, Diana Limpens, Annie
Mathijsen, Joke Postma, Corrie Wittenberg Models
Elise Lemmens Company address Aan de Haak, Pure fun! The fourth Fun Amigurumi Magazine is packed withcute crochet
PO Box 38, 3800 AA Amersfoort, 033-4892900, projects. We're big fans of this technique that enables you to make lively cuddly
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22 62 55

STUFFED TOYS GIFTS


18 TIDO TIGER 22 AIRPLANE 8 DACHSHUND DANNY
Sweet and cuddly Stuffed with fantasy Everybody's favorite dog

30 CUDDLY TOY FLORA 47 VEGETABLE BASKET 27 DUCK FAMILY


A real sweetheart Colorful vitamins Fresh brood
42 SMART ZEBRA
55 EASTER BUNNY ON TOUR
Will he come and stay with you?
DOLLS Little professor
34 DRESS-UP DOLLS
Fun that never ends 60 YUMMY DONUTS!
KIDS A box full
14 KNOCK ‘EM DOWN WITH 50 MY SHEEP AND I
MONSTERS Lovely little shepherd girl
For enormous fun

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KEY TO
14 SYMBOLS
A short overview of
what you can expect to
find with the articles.

The pattern in this article contains


additional step-by-step instructions or
diagrams. Are you a subscriber? You
can download the diagrams via the
online issue.

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ACCESSORIES
10 UNUSUAL PLANT This pattern comes with an online
Some fun on the window sill video tutorial demonstrating the
technique used. It’s a quick and easy
24 SWEET SHEEP way to learn more about the tech-
With dangling legs nique - how convenient is that?! Visit
aandehaak.nl/videos.
62 LOVELY PLANT POTS Note: videos are in Dutch
Big smile

FUN TO READ
6 MEET THE MAKERS The number of balls of yarn indicate
how difficult something is to make. This
also depends on your own pace and
READER SERVICES level, of course, but it’s nice to know what
64 HOOK SIZES you’re getting yourself into beforehand!

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MEET THE MAKERS...
Tido Tiger is a Children will love Kim
sweet little animal Hendriks' designs.
who would like to be They'll enjoy playing
cuddled. Marcha van with the crocheted
Hooijdonk will show cans, and with the
you how to make him. plane as well.

Crochet plant pots Yvonne


Amifan made a
with a happy face! Krabbendam not
sweet shepherd girl
Ingrid Terpstra and only designed dress-
with sheep, and donuts
Marjan Gouda are up dolls, but she also
that look just like the
happy to provide the made the clothing that
real thing!
pattern. goes with them.

Congratulate someone Evelyne van der


with a gifting creature! Kaay crocheted Flora,
Joke Postma, for a colorful cuddly toy
example, designed with flowery details.
a newly graduated Flip your way over
zebra. now.

Who doesn't love Corrie Wittenberg


For all animal lovers,
plants? Hedy Kunst- made an Easter Bunny
Diana Limpens'
Drost's carnivorous and a basket full of
Dachshund keyring is a
plant is a very special vegetables for this
real must-have!
one! edition.

The duck family is


a design by Annie
Mathijsen. They
symbolize spring.

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LET'S GET STARTED
Crochet is super fun! But how do you actually make all these wonderful
creations? We’ve listed all the basics and techniques just for you, so you can
get started right away. Before you know it, you’ll be hooked...

Learn different
STITCHES USED techniques via
ABBREVIATIONS Would you like to learn more aandehaak.nl/
basis
AND SYMBOLS
about the most commonly used
stitches and techniques?
These are the most commonly At aandehaak.nl/basis we explain
how to do things like crochet a
used abbreviations and symbols:
chain, single crochet, slip stitch or
Rnd 1 round 1, etc. double crochet, but also how you
= ch chain can set up a magic ring, and de-
crease and increase as you’re work-
= sc single crochet
ing. The step-by-step instructions
= sl st slip stitch include drawings and videos to With
instruction
MR magic ring help you on your way. Take a look videos!
at aandehaak.nl/basis.
next next Note: videos are in Dutch
dec decrease
inc increase
tog
skip
together
skip TIP! Scan the QR code
= esc extended single crochet
= dc double crochet CHAIN SLIP STITCH (SL ST)
= hdc half double crochet
= cl cluster
= tr treble crochet
= dtr double treble crochet

[ ] work everything between the


brackets into the same stitch
RS right side
WS wrong side
FL front loop
BL back loop
post stitch post stitch
FPdc Front Post double crochet
BPdc Back Post double crochet
FPEdc Front Post Extended
double crochet

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GIFTS

CROCHET YOUR FAVORITE DOG

DANNY
DACHSHUND
Danny is the ultimate gift for doxie lovers. Surprise them
with this mascot, and you may very well see it
dangling from their keys next time you meet.

Rnd 9: 2 x (2 sc and dec) (= 6). Rnd 6: 3 x (use the FL (outside ring) of the
WHAT DO YOU NEED? Rnd 10: 2 x (1 sc, dec) (= 4). body and head. Work 1 sc through all loops).
• Yarn & Colors yarn: 1 ball of Join, break the yarn and pull it through Make 7 sc. Insert the crochet hook through
Teak 008, Black 100, scrap of the last loop. both the base of the ear and the head, and
Pepper 032 or bright red make 1 sc. Make 4 sc and attach the other
• 3 mm crochet hook BODY ear with the next sc. Make 8 sc (= 24).
• 2 safety eyes, Ø 7.5 mm Rnd 1: make a MR and work 5 sc into it (= 5). Rnds 7-9: 24 sc.
• Fiberfill stuffing Rnd 2: inc in each stitch (= 10). Rnd 10: 6 x (2 sc, dec) (= 18).
• Scissors Rnd 3: 5 x (1 sc, inc) (= 15). Rnds 11 and 12: 18 sc.
• Darning needle Rnd 4: 5 x (2 sc, inc) (= 20). Attach the eyes between Rnds 10 and 11.
Rnd 5: 19 sc, add the tail and make 1 sc Rnd 13: 6 x (1 sc, dec) (= 12).
through both the tail and the 20th sc (= 20). Rnds 14 and 15: 12 sc.
THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Rnd 6: 7 sc, take a leg, 3 x (1 sc through Rnd 16: 3 x (2 sc, dec) (= 9).
The doxie will be about 10 cm in length. the leg and the next sc of the body). Rnd 17: 9 sc.
The pattern uses the join as you go method Repeat this for the 2nd leg. Make 7 sc (= 20). Rnd 18: Change to Black and make 3 x
and does not need assembling later on. So Rnd 7: 8 sc, make 3 sc along the 1st leg and (1 sc, dec) (= 6).
start with making all small parts. Do you 3 sc along the 2nd leg. Make 6 sc (= 20).
prefer to stitch it together? Rnds 8-17: 20 sc. COLLAR
Then make all parts separately. Rnd 18: 10 sc, take a leg, 3 x (1 sc through Crochet 13 ch and work 12 sc back across
the leg and the next sc of the body). the chain. Break yarn and fasten off.
LEGS (4 X) Repeat this for the 2nd leg. Make 4 sc (= 20). Secure the collar around the neck and
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 8 sc into it (= 8). Rnd 19: 11 sc, make 3 sc along the 1st leg join the ends. Before attaching the collar
Rnds 2 and Rnd 3: 8 sc. and 3 sc along the 2nd leg. Make 3 sc (= 20). to Danny, make sure the head is secured
Rnd 4: dec, dec, then make 6 sc (= 6). Before proceeding with the body, make a properly. If not, secure the head to the
Rnd 5: 6 sc. Fasten off and break yarn. start with the head. If this is too difficult, body with extra stitches.
Pull it through the last stitch. attach the head to the body after having Diana Limpens, vaemkes.nl
finished both. Leave a long tail when
TAIL fastening off. Close up the body when the
Crochet 7 ch, make 3 sl st back across and head is attached (or completely finished).
make 3 sc ( = total of 6 stitches). Join, break Rnd 20: 5 x (2 sc, dec) (= 15).
the yarn and pull it through the last loop. Rnd 21: 5 x (1 sc, dec) (= 10).
Rnd 22: 4 x dec (= 5). Fasten off and
EARS (2 X) break yarn.
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 8 sc into it (= 8).
Rnd 2: 2 x (3 sc and inc) (= 10). HEAD
Rnd 3: 2 x (4 sc and inc) (= 12). Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6).
Rnds 4 and 5: 12 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
Rnd 6: 2 x (4 sc and dec) (= 10). Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, inc) (= 18).
Rnd 7: 10 sc. Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, inc) (= 24).
Rnd 8: 2 x (3 sc and dec) (= 8). Rnd 5: 24 sc.

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SOME FUN ON THE WINDOW SILL

UNUSUAL
You may have seen a carnivorous plant before, but probably
never one as likable as this one. With this fun little guy
on the window sill, you’ll have an enjoyable view.

POT AND PLANT Rnd 32: *3 sc, sc2tog*, rep from *to* (= 24).
WHAT DO YOU NEED? Make a MR with color 518. Rnd 33: 1 sc, sc2tog, *2 sc, sc2tog*, rep
• Scheepjes Catona yarn: 50 g. of Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6). from *to* until 1 stitch remains, 1 sc (= 18).
colors 518, 212; 10 g. of colors 115, Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12). Stuff the pot. Change to color 212.
528, 249, 105, 162, 110 Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*, Rnd 34: 1 sl st, 17 sc (= 18).
• 2.5 mm crochet hook rep from *to* (= 18). Rnd 35: *7 sc, sc2tog*, rep from *to* (= 16).
• 3 pairs of safety eyes, Ø 6 mm Rnd 4: 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, *2 sc, 2 sc Rnds 36-39: 16 sc.
• Fiberfill stuffing in next stitch*, rep from *to* until 1 stitch Rnd 40: 3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc (= 14).
• Scissors remains, 1 sc (= 24). Rnd 41: 14 sc.
• Darning needle Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*, Rnds 42 and 43: 4 ch, skip 4 stitches,
• Stitch markers rep from *to* (= 30). 10 sc (= 14).
Rnd 6: 2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, *4 sc, 2 sc Rnd 44: 14 sc.
in next stitch*, rep from *to* until 2 stitches Rnd 45: *5 sc, sc2tog*, rep from *to* (= 12).
remain, 2 sc (= 36). Rnds 46 and 47: 7 sc, 4 ch, skip 4 stitches,
THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Rnd 7: *5 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*, 1 sc (= 12).
The plant will be approximately 20 cm high.
rep from *to* (= 42). Rnd 48: 12 sc. Stuff the stem as you go.
Add iron wire to the plant stems for extra
Rnd 8: 3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, *6 sc, 2 sc Rnd 49: 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc (= 10).
strength, if desired.
in next stitch*, rep from *to* until 3 stitches Rnds 50 and 51: 10 sc.
remain, 3 sc (= 48). Rnd 52: *3 sc, sc2tog*, rep form *to* (= 8).
Rnd 9: *7 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*, Rnd 53: 8 sc.
rep from *to*, 1 sl st (= 54). Rnd 54: 1 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc (= 6).
Rnd 10: work this round in the back loops Rnd 55: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
only: 1 ch, 54 sc, 1 sl st in 1st sc (work this Rnd 56: *1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*,
last sl st in both loops) (= 54). rep from *to* (= 18).
Rnds 11-26: 54 sc. Rnd 57: 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, *2 sc, 2 sc
Rnd 27: 54 sc, sl st in the 1st sc (= 54). in next stitch*, rep from *to* until 1 stitch
Change to color 162. remains, 1 sc (= 24).
Rnd 28: work this round in the back loops Rnd 58: 24 sc.
only: 1 sl st, 6 sc, sc2tog, *7 sc, sc2tog*, Rnd 59: *3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch*,
rep from *to*, 1 sl st in the 1st sl st rep from *to*, 1 sl st in the 1st sc (= 30).
(work this last sl st in both loops) (= 48). Rnd 60: 30 sc.
Rnd 29: 3 sc, sc2tog, *6 sc, sc2tog*, rep Stuff the stem. Fasten off.
from *to* until 3 stitches remain, 3 sc (=42).
Rnd 30: *5 sc, sc2tog*, rep from *to* (= 36). THE PLANT’S HEAD
Rnd 31: 2 sc, sc2tog, *4 sc, sc2tog*, rep Make a MR with color 212.
from *to* until 2 stitches remain, 2 sc (=30). Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12). Rnd 7: 16 sc, 14 sc joined to the stitches SIDE SHOOT PLANT (2 X)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*, of Rnd 60 for the plant, 1 sl st (= 30). Attach yarn color 212 at one of the holes
rep from *to* (= 18). Fasten off. Secure the safety eyes on the in the plant stem .
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, *2 sc, 2 sc plant’s head between Rnds 4 and 5. Insert Rnd 1: 12 sc around the hole, 1 sl st in the
in next stitch*, rep from *to* until 1 stitch the crochet hook into a stitch from Rnd 1st sc (= 12).
remains, 1 sc (= 24). 60 for the plant, pull up the loop of the Rnds 2 and 3: 12 sc. Stuff the stem as
Rnd 5: 24 sc. plant’s head, insert into the next stitch on you go.
Rnd 6: *3 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*, the head and make 1 sc - . Join the Rnd 4: 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc (= 10).
rep from *to* (= 30). 2 pieces with 14 sc . Rnds 5 and 6: 10 sc.
Rnd 7: *3 sc, sc2tog*, rep from *to* (= 8).
Rnds 8 and 9: 8 sc.
Rnd 10: 1 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc (= 6).
Stuff the stem further.
Rnd 11: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
Rnd 12: *1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch*,
rep from *to* (= 18).
Rnd 13: 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, *2 sc, 2 sc
in next stitch*, rep from *to* until 1 stitch
remains, 1 sc (= 24).
Rnd 14: 24 sc.
Rnd 15: *3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch*, rep from
*to*, 1 sl st in the 1st sc (= 30). Fasten off.
Make heads for these side shoots and
secure them in the same way as with the
other. Secure safety eyes between Rnds 4
and 5 for the head.

TEETH (3 X)
Attach color 105 to the head of the plant
at the last side stitch .
Rnd 1: 1 ch, sc2tog (through the stitch
from the top where you attached the yarn,
and the 1st stitch at the bottom), 5 sc, 2 ch,
1 sl st in the 1st ch, 4 sc, 2 ch, 1 sl st in the
1st ch, 5 sc, sc2tog (through the remaining
stitch from the bottom and 1st stitch from
the top), 5 sc, 2 ch, 1 sl st in the 1st ch, 4 sc,
2 ch, 1 sl st in the 1st ch, 5 sc, 1 sl st in the
1st stitch. Fasten off. Do this for all heads.

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TONGUE (3 X) LEAVES (9 X)
Crochet a chain of 11 ch in color 115. Crochet a chain of 16 – 21 – 26 ch in color 412.
Rnd 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, Rnd 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
8 sc, [1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sl st in the 1st ch, 1 sc] in 1 sc in each ch until you have 1 stitch left,
next stitch, continue working on the other work [1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sl st in the 1st ch, 1 sc] into
side of the chain, 9 sc. Fasten off. Stitch the last stitch. Continue on the other side
the tongue in the plant head. Do this for of the chain, 1 sc in each stitch. Fasten off.
all heads. Make 2 leaves of each size. Using color 212,
stitch 1 leave of each size to both sides of
FLY the plant. Let them overlap a little.

BODY POT DECORATIONS


Make a MR with color 110. Using color 518, work a row of sl st in the
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6). remaining front loops of Rnds 10 and 28
Rnds 2 and 3: 6 sc. Fasten off. of the pot. Fasten off.

WINGS (2 X) DOTS (9 X)
Crochet a chain of 2 ch in color 110. Make a MR with colors 528 – 105 – 249.
Rnd 1: make 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc in the 1st ch. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Fasten off. Stitch the wings to the body Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
of the fly. Stitch the fly onto the tongue of Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch*, rep from *to*,
the head in the middle. Make more flies if 1 sl st in the 1st sc (= 18). Fasten off. Make
you like. 3 dots with each color. With corresponding
colors, stitch the dots onto the pot.
Hedy Kunst-Drost,
happycrochetpatterns.com

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FOR ENORMOUS FUN

KNOCK ‘EM DOWN


This is one of the most fun activities at the fair: tin can alley and everybody’s a winner!
But at home, this is a perfect activity to draw the children away from those screens.
KIDS

WHAT DO YOU NEED?


• Durable Coral yarn: 1 ball of
Apricot 2195, Antique Pink 227,
Orange 2194, Bordeaux 222,
Charcoal 2236, Pale Pink 2192,
Dark Mint 2133, Curry 2211, Blue
Grey 289, Brick 2239, Plum 249,
Petrol 375, Vintage Green 2134,
Graphite 324
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 150 g. weighted stuffing beads
• 4 safety eyes
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle
Yarn from Durableyarn.com

THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT


Make a total of 10 cans and 3 monster balls.

PURPLE MONSTER
Create a MR with Durable Coral Plum.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc FL (= 12).
Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) in FL (= 18).
Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) in FL (= 24).
Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) in FL (= 30).
Rnd 6: 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) in FL (= 36).
Rnd 7: 6 x (5 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) in FL (= 42).
Rnds 8-14: 42 sc in FL.
Rnd 15: 6 x (5 sc, sc2tog) in FL (= 36).
Rnd 16: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog) in FL (= 30).
Stuff the ball with fiberfill and 50 grams
of weighted beads. Position the eyes at
Rnds 9 – 12.
Rnd 17: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) in FL (= 24).
Rnd 18: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) in FL (= 18).
Rnd 19: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) in FL (= 12).
Rnd 20: 6 x sc2tog in VL (= 6). Break the
yarn and weave it through the 6 remaining
loops. Tighten the yarn to close the hole.
Weave in the end. Now attach the yarn in
the first unworked Rnd 2 loop and crochet
(6 ch, 1 sl st in next unworked loop). Repeat
for each unworked loop. Fasten off and
weave in the ends.

BLACK MONSTER
Create a MR with Durable Coral Graphite 324.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18).
Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 24).
Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30).
Rnd 6: 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 36).
Rnd 7: 6 x (5 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 42).
Rnds 8 and 9: 42 sc.

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Rnd 7: 6 x (5 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 42).
Rnd 8: 6 x (6 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 48).
Rnd 10: 42 sc in BL. Rnd 16: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog) (= 30). Rnd 9: 6 x (7 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 54).
Rnds 11-14: 42 sc. Stuff the ball with fiberfill and 50 grams Rnd 10: 54 sc in BL.
Rnd 15: 6 x (5 sc, sc2tog) (= 36). of weighted beads. Rnds 11-15: 54 sc.
Rnd 16: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog) (= 30). Rnd 17: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24). Rnd 16: 54 BPsc.
Stuff the ball with fiberfill and 50 grams Rnd 18: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 18). Rnd 17: 54 sc.
of weighted beads. Rnd 19: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12). Rnds 18 and 19: rep Rnds 16 and 17.
Rnd 17: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24). Rnd 20: 6 x sc2tog (= 6). Break the yarn Rnds 20 and 21: rep Rnds 16 and 17.
Rnd 18: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 18). and weave it through the 6 remaining Rnds 22 and 23: rep Rnds 16 and 17.
Rnd 19: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12). loops. Tighten and close the hole. Weave Rnds 24 and 25: rep Rnds 16 and 17.
Rnd 20: 6 x sc2tog (= 6). Break the yarn in all ends. Attach the eye at the level of Rnds 26 and 27: rep Rnds 16 and 17.
and weave it through the 6 remaining Rnds 5-7. Rnd 28: rep Rnd 16.
loops. Tighten and close the hole. Weave Rnds 29-33: 54 sc.
in the end. Attach the eye in the middle. EARS (2 x) Rnd 34: 6 x (7 sc, sc2tog) in BL (= 48).
Crochet 15 ch. Make 1 sc in the 2nd ch Rnd 35: 6 x (6 sc, sc2tog) (= 42).
COLORFUL MONSTER from the hook and then 13 sc (= 14). Rnd 36: 6 x (5 sc, sc2tog) (= 36).
Use Petrol and Vintage Green and change Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Attach Firmly stuff the can.
color after each round. the ears at Rnd 9. Rnd 37: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog) (= 30).
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Rnd 38: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). CAN Rnd 39: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 18).
Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18). Use the remaining colors. Rnd 40: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12).
Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 24). Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Rnd 41: 6 x sc2tog (= 6). Break the yarn
Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30). Rnd 2: 2 sc in every sc (= 12). and weave it through the 6 remaining loops.
Rnd 6: 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 36). Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18). Tighten and close the hole. Weave in the end.
Rnd 7: 6 x (5 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 42). Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 24). Kim Hendriks,
Rnds 8-14: 42 sc. Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30). studiomuis.wordpress.com,
Rnd 15: 6 x (5 sc, sc2tog) (= 36). Rnd 6: 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 36). @StudioMuis

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SWEET AND CUDDLY

A tiger is usually to be admired from


a distance, but Tido is such a sweet one,
you'll want nothing but to pet
and cuddle him.

Attach the eyes between Rnds 11 and 12,


leaving a space of 5 sc in between.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Rnd 19: every 10th and 11th sc2tog (= 60). Rnd 24: every 5th and 6th sc2tog (= 30).
• Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn:
Rnd 20: every 9th and 10th sc2tog (= 54). Rnd 25: 30 sc.
2 balls of Citrine 817 (65 g.),
Rnd 21: every 8th and 9th sc2tog (= 48). Rnd 26: every 4th and 5th sc2tog (= 24).
1 ball of Black Onyx 803 (20 g.),
Rnd 22: every 7th and 8th sc2tog (= 42). Rnd 27: every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (= 18).
1 ball of Moon Stone 801 (25 g.)
Rnd 23: every 6th and 7th sc2tog (= 36). Join with 1 sl st in the 1st sc and fasten off.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
Rnd 24: every 5th and 6th sc2tog (= 30). Firmly stuff the body and stitch the head
• Needle
Rnd 25: 30 sc. onto it.
• Safety eyes, Ø 10 mm
Rnd 26: every 4th and 5th sc2tog (= 24).
• Fiberfill stuffing
Rnd 27: every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (= 18). EARS (2 X)
• Pins
Join with 1 sl st in the 1st sc and fasten off. Make a MR with Citrine.
Stuff the leg and hide the ends. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
HEAD BODY Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18).
Make a MR with Citrine. Make a MR with Citrine. Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24).
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6). Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6). Rnds 5-7: 24 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 8: every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (= 18).
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). Join with 1 sl st in the 1st sc and fasten off.
Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24). Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24). Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail to attach the
Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30). Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30). ears onto the head later. Flatten the ears.
Rnd 6: 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 36). Rnd 6: 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 36).
Rnd 7: 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42). Rnd 7: 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42). INNER EAR (2 X)
Rnd 8: 42 sc. Rnd 8: 2 sc in every 7th sc (= 48). Create a MR with Moon Stone.
Rnd 9: 2 sc in every 7th sc (= 48). Rnd 9: 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54). Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 10: 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54). Rnds 10-19: 54 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 11: 54 sc. Rnd 20: every 8th and 9th sc2tog (= 48). Join with 1 sl st in the 1st sc and fasten off.
Rnd 12: 2 sc in every 9th sc (= 60). Rnd 21: every 7th and 8th sc2tog (= 42). Stitch the inner ears onto the outer ears.
Rnd 13: 2 sc in every 10th sc (= 66). Rnd 22: 42 sc. Attach the ears to the head at the level of
Rnds 14-18: 66 sc. Rnd 23: every 6th and 7th sc2tog (= 36). Rnds 3 and 10.

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STUFFED TOY

TIP! When seated,


Tido is about 17 cm in size
SNOUT (2 X) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Create a MR with Moon Stone.
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18).
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24). Rnd 13: 6 sc, 6 x sc2tog, 6 sc (= 18).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnds 5-7: 24 sc. Rnd 14: 18 sc. Change to Citrine.
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18).
Rnd 8: every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (= 18). Rnds 15-24: 18 sc. Stuff the legs and
Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24).
Rnd 9: every 2nd and 3rd sc2tog (= 12). close them with a row of 9 sc through
Join with 1 sl st in the 1st sc and fasten off.
Rnd 10: 12 sc. Change to Citrine. both sides or with stitches. Cut the yarn,
Join the 2 pieces of the snout with a few
Rnds 11-22: 12 sc. Fasten off. Stuff the leaving a long tail to stitch the legs to the
stitches and attach it to the head between
arms and close them with a row of 6 sc body later.
Rnds 15 and 23.
through both sides or with stitches.
Attach the arms to both sides of the PAW PADS (2 X)
NOSE body, 1 Rnd below the head. Make a MR with Black Onyx.
Make a MR with Black Onyx.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
LEGS (2 X) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 8).
Create a MR with Moon Stone. Rnd 3: 1 sc, 3 x (2 sc in next sc), 4 sc, 3 x
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 10).
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6). (2 sc in next sc), 1 sc (= 18), 1 sl st in 1st sc.
Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 12).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Fasten off. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail
Rnds 5 and 6: 12 sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). and stitch the paw pads under the paws.
Close the nose with a row of 6 sl st through
Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24).
both sides or with stitches. Attach the
Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30). TOES (6 X)
nose above the snout, letting it sit in the
Rnd 6: 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 36). Make a MR with Black Onyx.
open space.
Rnds 7 and 8: 36 sc. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR, 1 sl st in the 1st sc
Rnd 9: every 5th and 6th sc2tog (= 30). (= 6). Fasten off. Cut the yarn, leaving a
ARMS (2 X) Rnd 10: every 4th and 5th sc2tog (= 24). long tail and stitch 3 toes under each paw,
Create a MR with Moon Stone.
Rnds 11 and 12: 24 sc. just above the paw pad.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).

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TAIL
Stuff the tail while making it.
Make a MR with Black Onyx.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18).
Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24).
Rnds 5-7: 24 sc.
Rnd 8: every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (= 18).
Rnds 9 and 10: 18 sc. Change to Citrine.
Rnd 11: every 2nd and 3rd sc2tog (= 12).
Rnds 12-38: 12 sc. Join with 1 sl st in the
1st sc of the final Rnd and fasten off.
Attach the tail to the back of the body at
Rnds 7 and 8.

STRIPES HEAD
Using Black Onyx, embroider 3 stripes on
top of the head, at a slight angle.

STRIPES CHEEKS AND BODY


Using Black Onyx, embroider 3 stripes on
each cheek. Embroider 4 stripes on both
sides of the body.
Marcha van Hooijdonk-Leichsenring,
sugarysweetdesign.nl

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KIDS

WHERE ARE YOU FLYING OFF TO?

AIRPLANE
This airplane will spark any child’s fantasy and send it all across the
world, over land and sea. If you make multiple planes, you could
fill an entire airport. All the more fun!

place a stitch marker on the first 4 increases


WHAT DO YOU NEED? in Rnds 8 and 9. This is where the windshield
• Durable Coral yarn: 1 ball of Vintage will go.
WINDSHIELD
Green 2134, Bright Mint 2136 Turn the work after each round.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook WINGS (2 X) Rnd 1: 11 ch.
• Fiberfill stuffing Create a MR with Bright Mint.
Rnd 2: 10 sc, starting in the 2nd ch from
• Stitch marker Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
the hook, 1 tch (= 10).
• Scissors Rnd 2: 6 x 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 3: sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, 1 tch (= 8).
• Darning needle Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in each sc) (= 18).
Rnd 4: sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog (= 6).
Yarn from Durableyarn.com Rnds 4-12: 18 sc. Fasten off, leaving a
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stitch on
long tail. Flatten the wing and stitch it
the windshield at the level of the first
onto the fuselage, at the level of Rnds
4 increases in Rnds 8 and 9.
AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE 14-23. Attach the other wing at the same
Kim Hendriks,
Create a MR with Vintage Green. level on the other side of the fuselage.
studiomuis.wordpress.com,
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR. Count out 14 stitches at the bottom of
@StudioMuis
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). the fuselage.
Rnd 3: 12 sc.
Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18). TAIL
Rnds 5 and 6: 18 sc. Create a MR with Bright Mint.
Rnd 7: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 24). Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 8: 4 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc), 4 x (3 sc, Rnd 2: 6 x 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
2 sc in sc) (= 32). Rnds 3-10: 12 sc.
Rnd 9: 4 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc), 4 x (4 sc, Rnd 11: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18).
2 sc in sc) (= 40). Rnd 12: 18 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long
Rnds 10-37: 40 sc. tail. Stitch on the tail on top of the fuselage
Rnd 38: 5 x (5 sc, sc2tog), 4 sc (= 36). at the level of Rnds 31-39, exactly in
Rnd 39: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog) (= 30). between the wings.
Rnd 40: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24).
Stuff the fuselage. TAIL WINGS (2 X)
Rnd 41: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 18). Create a MR with Bright Mint.
Rnd 42: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12). Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 43: 6 x (sc2tog) (= 6). Break the yarn Rnd 2: 6 x (2 sc in each sc) (= 12).
and weave it through the 6 remaining Rnds 3-10: 12 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long
loops. Pull tight and close the hole. tail. Flatten the wings and stitch them on at
Hide the end. If preferred, the level of Rnd 39, 3 stitches from the tail.

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GOOD COMPANY ON YOUR DESK

WITH DANGLING LEGS


For someone’s home office or for anyone who loves a sweet mascot.
This lovely little sheep with dangling legs will only be too happy to keep
you company and will put a smile on everyone's face.
ACCESSORIES

EARS (2 X)
THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Create a MR with Chunky Chenille.
WHAT DO YOU NEED? The sheep will be about 15 cm in hight. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
• Budgetyarn Chunky Chenille: The weighted stuffing beads in the body Rnd 2: 6 x 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Fasten
1 ball White 001 will keep it firmly seated. When using a off, leaving a long tail. Pinch both ears at
• Budgetyarn Soft Aran: 1 ball different (heavier) yarn, you may need to the bottom and attach them to the head
White 001 add more than 50 grams of beads to keep at Rnd 16, leveled to the eyes. Embroider
• scrap of black (embroidery) yarn the sheep in sitting position. a black nose, the 2 upper points should be
• 5 mm crochet hook along the same line as the eyes and ears.
• fiberfill stuffing HEAD
• 2 safety eyes, Ø 9 mm Create a MR with Chunky Chenille. BODY
• Weighted stuffing beads 50 grams Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR. Create a MR with Soft Aran.
• Plastic or cloth bag Rnd 2: 6 x 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
• Darning needle Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18). Rnd 2: 6 x 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
• Stitch marker Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 24). Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18).
• Scissors Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30). Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 24).
Rnds 6-12: 30 sc. Switch to Soft Aran. Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30).
Rnds 13 and 14: 30 sc. Rnd 6: 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 36).
Rnd 15: 6 x (4 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 36). Rnds 7-19: 36 sc.
Rnds 16 and 17: 36 sc. Rnd 20: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog) (= 30).
Rnd 18: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog) (= 30). Rnd 21: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24). Stuff
Rnd 19: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24). the body with fiberfill and the weighted
Rnd 20: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 18). Sew the beads. Put the 50 grams of beads in a bag
ears onto the head between Rnds 10 and 11, and place it low in the body so the sheep
with 8 stitches in between. does not fall over.
Rnd 21: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12). Rnd 22: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 18).
Rnd 22: 6 x sc2tog (= 6). Break the yarn Rnd 23: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 12).
and weave it through the 6 remaining Rnd 24: 6 x sc2tog (= 6). Fasten off, leaving
loops. Pull tight and close the hole. Weave a long tail. Attach the body under the head
in the end. at the level of Rnds 14-17.

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HANDS (2 X)
Create a MR with Soft Aran.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 2: 6 x 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnds 3 and 4: 12 sc.
Rnd 5: 6 x sc2tog (= 6).
Stuff the hand lightly. Break the yarn and
weave it through the 6 remaining loops.
Pull tight and close the hole. Neatly hide
the ends. Cut a 60 cm thread of Chunky
Chenille. Attach a hand to one end. Pass
the thread through the body until the hand
is level with the sheep’s waist. Attach the
other hand to the other side, at the same
level as the first hand. Break the yarn.

FOOT (2 X)
Create a MR with Soft Aran.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 2: 6 x 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18).
Rnds 4-7: 18 sc.
Rnd 8: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12).
Rnd 9: 6 x sc2tog (= 6).
Lightly stuff the foot. Break the yarn and TIP! The body
weave it through the 6 remaining loops. should be heavier
Pull tight and close the hole. Neatly hide
the end. Cut a 60 cm thread of Chunky
than the head. Weigh
Chenille. Attach a foot to one end. Pass the head to determine
the thread through the body until the how much of the weighted
attached foot is level with the sheep’s beads is needed.
shoulder. Attach the 2nd foot to the other
side at the same level as the 1st foot.
Break the yarn.
Kim Hendriks,
studiomuis.wordpress.com,
@StudioMuis

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GIFTS

SPLISH, SPLASH, SPLOSH!

It may not exactly be brooding


season, but this mummy’s got all
her ducklings in a row.

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WHAT DO YOU NEED?
• Durable Coral yarn: Red,
Hazelnut, Light Yellow, Sand,
Ginger, Apricot, Coral, Black
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 2.5 mm and 3 mm crochet hook
• Darning needle

MOTHER DUCK
Start at the head with dark gray and make a Rnd 7: 40 sc. Rnd 14: sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, turn (= 6).
MR. Work 6 sc into it, and join with 1 sl st. Rnd 8: 4 x (2 sc in 1 sc), continue with 1 sc Rnd 15: sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, turn (= 4).
Rnd 1: 2 sc in 1 sc (= 12). in 1 sc (= 44). Rnd 16: 2 x sc2tog (= 2). Work a round of
Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 18). Rnds 9-31: 44 sc. sc around the wing. Stitch the wings onto
Rnd 3: 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 24). Rnd 32: 4 x sc2tog, continue with 1 sc the body.
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 30). in 1 sc (= 40).
Rnd 5: 4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 36). Rnd 33: 40 sc. BEAK
Rnds 6-16: 36 sc. Rnd 34: 4 x sc2tog, continue with 1 sc Join at the end of each round.
Rnd 17: 4 sc, sc2tog (= 30). in 1 sc (= 36). Rnd 1: 3 ch, 1 sc in 1st and 2nd ch, 1 sc at
Rnd 18: 3 sc, sc2tog (= 24). Rnd 35: 4 sc, sc2tog (= 30). the side, 2 sc on the other side of the ch,
Rnd 19: 2 sc, sc2tog (= 18). Rnd 36: 3 sc, sc2tog (= 24). 1 sc at the side (= 6).
Rnd 20: 1 sc, sc2tog (= 12). Stuff your work. Rnd 37: 2 sc, sc2tog (= 18). Stuff the work. Rnd 2: 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 8).
Rnd 21: sc2tog until the opening is closed up. Rnd 38: 1 sc, sc2tog (= 12). Rnd 3: 3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 10).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Rnd 39: sc2tog until the opening is closed Rnd 4: 10 sc.
up. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stitch up Rnd 5: 4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc, 4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 12).
BODY the tail across the width. Rnds 6 and 7: 12 sc. Fasten off, leaving
Make a MR and work 6 sc into it, join a long tail. Secure the beak to the head.
with 1 sl st. WINGS (2 X) Using black yarn, embroider on the eyes
Rnd 1: 2 sc in 1 sc (= 12). Rnd 1: 3 ch, 1 sc in 2nd and 1st ch. in the shape of asterisks.
Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 18). Rnd 2: 2 x (2 sc in 1 sc), turn (= 4).
Rnd 3: 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 24). Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc, turn (= 6). DUCKLINGS
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 30). Rnd 4: 2 sc in 1 sc, 4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc, turn (= 8). Make the brown duckling with the 3 mm
Rnd 5: 4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 36). Rnd 5: 2 sc in 1 sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc, turn (= 10). crochet hook and the yellow one with the
Rnd 6: 4 x (2 sc in 1 sc), Rnds 6-12: 10 sc, turn. 2.5 mm crochet hook. The pattern is the
continue with 1 sc in 1 sc (= 40). Rnd 13: sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, turn (= 8). same for both.

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BODY
Join each round with 1 sl st. Make a MR HEAD Rnd 10: sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog (= 6).
and work 6 sc into it. Make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Rnd 11: sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog (= 4).
Rnd 1: 2 sc in 1 sc (= 12). Rnd 1: 2 sc in 1 sc (= 12). Rnd 12: 2 x sc2tog (= 2).
Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 18). Rnd 2: 1 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 18). Work sc all around. Stitch the wings
Rnd 3: 4 x (2 sc in 1 sc), continue with 1 sc Rnd 3: 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 24). onto the body.
in 1 sc (= 22). Rnds 4-10: 24 sc.
Rnd 4: 22 sc. Rnd 11: 1 sc, sc2tog (= 16). BEAK
Rnd 5: 4 x (2 sc in 1 sc), continue with 1 sc Rnd 12: 8 x sc2tog (= 8). Stuff the head. Join each round with 1 sl st.
in 1 sc (= 26). Then sc2tog until the head is closed up. Rnd 1: 3 ch, 1 sc in 1st and 2nd ch, 1 sc at
Rnds 6-16: 26 sc. Leave a long tail. Attach the head onto the side, 2 sc on the other side of the ch,
Rnd 17: 4 x sc2tog, continue with 1 sc in the body. 1 sc at the side (= 6).
1 sc (= 22). Rnd 2: 1 sc, 3 x (2 sc in 1 sc) (= 8).
Rnd 18: 22 sc. WINGS (2 X) Rnd 3: 3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 10).
Rnd 19: 4 x sc2tog, continue with 1 sc in Turn after each round. Rnd 4: 10 sc. Fasten off. Secure the beak
1 sc (= 18). Rnd 1: 3 ch, 1 sc in 2nd and 3rd ch (= 2). to the head.
Rnd 20: 18 sc. Rnd 2: 2 x (2 sc in 1 sc) (= 4).
Rnd 21: 1 sc, sc2tog (= 12). Stuff the body. Rnd 3: 2 sc in 1 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 6). EYES
Then sc2tog until the hole is closed up. Rnd 4: 2 sc in 1 sc, 4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc (= 8). Embroider 3 slits on the head for the eyes.
Leave a long tail and stitch up the duck’s tail. Rnds 5-9: 8 sc. Annie Mathijsen

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THIS SWEETHEART CANNOT WAIT TO BE MADE

A CUDDLE
FROM
This doll is called Flora and she really wants to be crocheted!
When she's finished, she'll reward you with cuddles.

Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18).


Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc. (= 24).
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30).
• Crochet cotton in desired colors
Rnd 6: 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 36). Rnd 6: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15).
• 2.5 and 3.5 mm crochet hook
Rnd 7: 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42). Rnd 7: 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 18).
• Fiberfill stuffing
Rnd 8: 2 sc in every 7th sc (= 48). Rnds 8-12: 18 sc.
• Scissors
Rnd 9: 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54). Rnd 13: sc2tog every 2nd and 3rd sc (= 12).
• Darning needle
Rnds 10-38: 54 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Rnd 39: every 8th and 9th sc2tog (= 48).
THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Fasten off, leaving a long tail. EAR LEFT
Flora will be about 25 cm tall. Use the Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6).
2.5 mm crochet hook, unless indicated EAR RIGHT Rnd 2: 6 sc.
otherwise. Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6). Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9).
Rnd 2: 6 sc. Rnd 4: 9 sc.
HEAD/BODY Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9). Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 3rd sc. (= 12).
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6). Rnd 4: 9 sc. Rnd 6: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 3rd sc. (= 12). Rnd 7: 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 18).
Rnds 8-10: 18 sc.
Rnd 9: sc2tog every 2nd and 3rd (= 12).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

INNER EAR (2 X)
Use the 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 5 sc (= 10).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stitch the
inner ear on the outer ear and do this for
both ears. Attach the ears onto the head.

FLOWER ON THE HEAD


T1: create a MR, 6 x (2 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, 1 sl st)
in the MR. Close the MR. Fasten off, leaving
a long tail. For the heart of the flower, make
a slip knot and crochet 3 ch. Join with
1 sl st in the 1st stitch. Secure it in the middle
of the flower with a few stitches. Attach the
ears onto the head.

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STUFFED TOY

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MINI FLOWERS ON SHOES AND
BRACELET (10 X)
Rnd 1: create a MR and work 5 x (2 ch, 1 sl st Join with 1 sl st (= 8). Now stitch all parts
in the MR). Close the MR. Join the round onto the head/body and embroider the
and fasten off. Leave a long tail and use face onto it. This makes it easier to fasten
this to stitch the flowers on to the shoes off and hide the ends. Attach the nose
and around the wrist. between Rnds 16 and 19. Embroider the
mouth and eyes however you prefer and
ARMS (2 X) add a few black stitches to the patch.
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6). Fasten off.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15). LEGS (2 X)
Rnds 4-27: 15 sc. Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6).
Please note: Attach the 8 flowers of the Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
bracelet around the arm, between Rnds 8 Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18).
and 9, when the arm is half finished. This Rnd 4: 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24).
makes it easier to work away the ends. Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to close up Rnds 6-8: 30 sc.
the arm later. Stuff the arms and close Rnd 9: sc2tog the 13th and 14th, 15th and 16th,
them with a few stitches. Attach the arms and the 17th and 18th stitch (= 27).
to the body. Rnd 10: sc2tog the 11th and 12th, 13th and
14th, and the 15th and 16th stitch (= 24).
PATCH Rnd 11: 24 sc in the FL of Rnd 10 (= 24).
Rnd1: make a slip knot and crochet 6 ch. Change colors in this round’s final stitch.
Rnd 2: 5 sc, starting in the 2nd ch from Now attach the flower to the shoe as
the hook, 1 tch (= 5). preferred. Hide the ends inside the legs.
Rnd 3: 5 sc, 1 tch (= 5). Rnd 12: 24 sc in the BL of Rnd 10 (= 24).
Rnd 4: change colors, 5 sc, 1 tch (= 5). Rnds 13-28: 24 sc. Fasten off, leaving a
Rnd 5: 5 sc, 1 tch (= 5). long tail. Stuff the legs and close them up
Rnds 6-9: rep Rnds 4 and 5. Fasten off, with stitches. Stuff the head and body and
leaving a long tail. Stitch the patch onto stitch up the bottom, attaching the legs
the body. between Rnds 27 and 28 of the legs as
you go.
NOSE Evelyne van der Kaay-van der Wel,
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 8 sc into it. @wellkrea

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DOLLS

FUN THAT NEVER ENDS

Dress-up dolls
ROSA AND ROY
Children will never get bored playing with Rosa
and Roy. Dress them up and create entire stories:
they will be best friends.

LEGS (2 X)
WHAT DO YOU NEED? Use the color for the skin tone. Make a MR.
• Crochet cotton: 3 balls for light Rnd 1: 9 sc in the MR, tighten the ring.
skin, e.g. Catania color 263 THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 18).
(= for 2 dolls), cotton scraps: The dolls are made using sc following the
Rnds 3-19: 18 sc. The leg is now approximately
(chocolate)brown, orange, white, amigurumi technique. Continue working
6 cm high. Join with 1 sl st and cut the yarn,
salmon pink, mustard yellow, the rounds without fastening off: legs, body,
leaving a long tail. Make a second leg in the
cream, dark green, light green, and head are made as 1 piece, the arms
same way, but don’t fasten off. Make 3 ch
petrol, and taupe (hair and clothing) are attached later. The height of one doll is
(= the crotch) and continue working along
• Crochet cotton: 3 balls for dark approximately 24 cm. The description is for all
the other leg. Make 18 sc, 3 ch and continue
skin, e.g. Catona color 157 4 dolls and the clothes they're wearing.
along the 1st leg with 18 sc (= 42 sc). Work
• 3 mm crochet hook 24 Rnds in the round (= body) to a height of
• Safety eyes, Ø 8 mm PICOT 8.5 cm. The total height is now about
• Fiberfill stuffing Make *1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sl st in 1st ch, 1 sc in next
14.5 cm. Close up the crotch with a few
sc*. Rep from *to*.
stitches. Firmly stuff the head and the body.
NECK ARMS (2 X) Rnd 5: 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 30).
Work sc2tog all around, you will now have Make these in the same way you made the Rnd 6: 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 36).
21 sc. Then make a Rnd of 2 sc in each sc legs. Stuff the arms, fold ends in two and Rnd 7: 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 42).
(= 42 sc). stitch the arms to the sides of the body. Rnd 8: 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 48).
Rnd 9: 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 54).
HEAD EARS ROY (2 X) Rnd 10: 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 60).
Continue with the head. Make a MR and work 10 hdc into it. Fold Rnds 11-16: 60 sc. Crochet a series of
Rnd 1: 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch (= 63). the circle in two, with the wrong sides shells along the edge as follows: 5 dc in
Rnds 2-16: 63 sc. Attach the eyes in the together. Make 5 sc to form a semicircle. the 2nd sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip
center of the head between Rnds 9 and Leave a long tail. Stitch on the ears to 1 sc, 5 dc in the next sc. Repeat until the
10 with 8 sc in between. Embroider the sides of the head. With a couple of end of the round. Fasten off the ends.
eyelashes, eyebrows, nose and mouth. stitches in the color of the skin, make a
Rnd 17: 1 sc, sc2tog (= 42 sc). belly button on the front. BUN (2 X)
Rnds 18 and 19: 42 sc. Stuff the head. Make a MR.
Rnd 20: sc2tog, rep until the end of the HAIR ROSA Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
round (= 21). Make a MR with (chocolate) brown. Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1 sc, rep around (= 12).
Rnd 21: 21 sc. Firmly stuff the neck and head. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR. Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 18).
Rnd 22: 1 sc, sc2tog until the end of the Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1 sc, rep around (= 12). Rnd 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 24).
round (= 11). Weave the yarn through the Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 18). Rnds 5-8: 24 sc.
remaining sc, pull tight and fasten off. Rnd 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 24). Rnd 9: 2 sc, sc2tog (= 18).

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Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the
bun and stitch it onto the hair, a little to
the side of the head. Make another bun.

HAIR ROY
Make a MR with orange.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1 sc, rep around (= 12).
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 18).
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 24).
Rnd 5: 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 30).
Rnd 6: 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 36).
Rnd 7: 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 42).
Rnd 8: 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 48).
Rnd 9: 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 54).
Rnd 10: 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 60).
Rnds 11-16: 60 sc. Stitch the hair onto
the head and embroider a few tufts of
hair on the forehead.

CLOTHES ROSA

UNDERWEAR WHITE PANTIES


Crochet 4 ch and 1 tch with white.
Rnd 1: 4 sc from the 2nd ch, 1 tch, turn.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in the first and last stitch of
the round (= 6 sc), 1 tch.
Rnds 3-10 rep Rnd 2 until you have 22 sc.
Increase 2 sc each round.
Rnds 11-16: 22 sc. Fasten off, leaving a
long tail. Continue at the bottom.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in the 4 foundation ch.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in the first and last stitch of
the round, 1 tch (= 6).
Rnds 3-10 rep Rnd 2 until you have 22 sc.
Now make the last 16 sc of the tank shirt.
Increase 2 sc each round.
Stitch both sides together
Rnds 11-16: 22 sc. Fasten off, leaving a
(with the seam in the center at the back).
long tail. Fold the panties in two, with the
Stitch both shoulder straps in place at the
right sides together. Stitch the sides together.
back, at 3 sc from the seam. Make an edge
Turn the panties right side out and crochet
of picots along the top and bottom, and along
around, along the top edge: rep (2 sc,
the shoulder straps. Fasten off all the ends.
sc2tog) (= 33). Make an edge of picots along
each leg.
HEART
Make a MR with salmon pink. Work into
TANK SHIRT WHITE the MR: 3 dc, 3 hdc, 1 ch, 1 hdc, 1 ch, 3 hdc,
Crochet 54 ch and 1 tch with white.
3 dc, 2 ch, and 1 sl st. Tighten the ring
Rnd 1: 44 sc, 1 tch.
and stitch the heart onto the front of the
Rnds 2-10: 44 sc (= 44).
shirt, in the center.
SHOULDER STRAPS PANTS
SHOES (2 X)
Make 19 sc, turn, make 3 sc, turn, make Starts with the legs and crochet 22 ch
Make a MR with orange.
3 sc. Repeat making 3 sc until you've reached with mustard yellow. Join with 1 sl st in
Rnd 1: 10 sc in the MR.
a height of 7 cm (about 20 rounds), leave a the 1st ch.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 20).
long tail. Continue in 20th sc, make 9 sc, turn, Rnds 1-15: 22 sc, fasten off. Make a
Rnds 3-8: 20 sc (= 2 cm).
make 3 sc, repeat until you've reached a second leg, but don’t fasten off.
Rnds 9-11: 20 sc the other way around.
height of 7 cm (about 20 rounds). Leave T16: insert hook in the 1st leg, make 22 sc,
Fasten off. Fold the 3 rounds outward.
a long tail. continue with the 2nd leg, make 22 sc (= 44).

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TIP!
Fun Crochet Magazine will
contain the patterns for the
polka-dot cardigan, stole
and scarf, and Fun Crochet
Magazine will provide some
pretty summer outfits.

Rnds 17-26: 44 sc. Close the crotch with


stitches. Make 1 round of sc at the bottom
of both legs. Weave in all ends. With cream,
crochet a chain on both sides of the legs for
decoration.

SLEEVES
Make 20 sc around the armholes and make
10 Rnds of sc. To finish it, work a round of
sc around neck, front panels, and bottom.
Fasten off and weave in all ends. Use cream
to make a polka-dot pattern on the cardigan.

TANK TOP
Make in the same way as the white top,
but with dark green. Work a round of sc
instead of the picot edge.

CLOTHES ROY

UNDERWEAR PANTIES
Crochet 44 ch with light green, join into
a ring with 1 sl st in the 1st ch. Continue
working in the round.
Rnds 1-14: 44 sc.
Rnd 15: rep (2 sc, sc2tog) (= 33).
Fasten off. Fold the shorts in two and stitch
the middle 6 sc together for the crotch.
UNDERSHIRT
Crochet 44 ch and 1 tch with light green.
Rnd 1: 44 sc.
Rnds 2-8: 44 sc (= 44).
Now work 3 parts separately as follows.
Make 10 sc, turn the work. Make 10 rounds
of 10 sc and fasten off. Skip 2 sc and make
20 sc, turn the work. Make 10 rounds of
20 sc and fasten off. Skip 2 sc and make
10 sc, turn the work. Make 10 rounds of
10 sc and fasten off. Stitch the sides together
(= center back side). Close up the shoulder
seams across 4 sc.

SLEEVES
Work 20 sc around the armholes and
make 3 rounds of sc. Work a round of sc
around the top. Fasten off and weave in
all ends.

PANTS
Make in the same way as Rosa's pants, but
with petrol. The legs do not get a chain on
the sides.

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CAP
Make a MR with taupe.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1 sc, rep (= 12).
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 18).
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 24).
SWEATER Rnd 5: 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 30).
Use light green, petrol, and cream.
Rnd 6: 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 36).
Crochet a chain of 48 ch and 1 tch, turn.
Rnd 7: 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 42).
Rnd 1: 48 sc.
Rnd 8: 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 48).
Rnds 2-6: 48 sc, change color.
Rnd 9: 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 54).
Rnds 7 and 8: 48 sc, change color.
Rnd 10: 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 60).
Now work 3 parts separately as follows.
Rnd 11: 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep around (= 66).
Make 11 sc, turn the work. Make 10 rounds
Rnds 12 and 13: 66 sc.
of 11 sc and fasten off. Skip 2 sc and make
Rnd 14: 9 sc, sc2tog, rep (= 60).
22 sc, turn the work. Make 10 rounds of
Rnds 15 and 16: 60 sc. Now continue
22 sc and fasten off. Skip 2 sc and make
with the bill.
1 sc, turn the work. Make 10 rounds of
Rnd 17: 2 sc, 1 tch, turn.
11 sc and fasten off. Stitch the sides
T18: work 20 hdc in the back loops, 1 ch, turn.
together (= center back side). Close up
Rnd 19: hdc2tog, 16 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 ch,
the shoulder seams across 4 sc. For Rosa's
turn (= 18 hdc).
sweater, use 2 colors (ecru/light gray).
Rnd 20: 18 hdc, 1 ch, turn (= 18 hdc).
Change color every 2 rounds.
Rnd 21: hdc2tog, 14 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 ch, turn.
Rnd 22: hdc2tog, 12 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 ch, turn.
SLEEVES Rnd 23: hdc2tog, 10 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 ch, turn.
Work 20 sc around the armholes and
To finish, work a round of sc all around.
make 10 rounds of sc. Work a round of sc
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
around the top. Fasten off and weave in
Yvonne Krabbendam
all ends.

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LITTLE PROFESSOR

ZEBRA
This lovely zebra has a pocket on its back to hold money or a gift card.
Who will you be giving this adorably stuffed creature?

THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT Intermediate Rnd: (to ensure the color
WHAT DO YOU NEED? Do not join at the end of the rounds, change to be at the back), make 5 sc and
but work in a spiral. Differing stitches or move the stitch marker to this position.
• Scheepjes Stonewashed yarn:
techniques are indicated in the pattern. Use This will now be the beginning of the
50 g. Moon Stone, Black Onyx,
a stitch marker to indicate the rounds. The rounds. Now continue working in the round.
scrap of Smokey Quartz
extra abbreviation sc inc stands for increase Rnd 7: 30 sc in BL.
• Scheepjes Catona yarn: scraps
single crochets (= 2 sc in 1 stitch). Rnd 8: 6 x (2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc) (= 36).
of Jet Black 110, Vivid Blue 146,
Rnd 9: 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42). Switch
Bridal White 105
BODY to Black Onyx.
• Thin nylon yarn or fishing line
Start with working the rounds back and Rnd 10: 42 sc. Switch to Moon Stone.
• Cardboard 10 cm
forth with 1 tch at the end of each round. Rnd 11: 42 sc.
• Copper-colored glasses, 60 mm
Rnd 1: use Moon Stone to crochet a chain Rnd 12: 6 x (3 sc, sc inc, 3 sc) (= 48).
• 2 Safety eyes, Ø 8 mm
of 11 ch, turn and make 10 sc, starting in Rnd 13: 48 sc. Switch to Black Onyx.
• 3 mm crochet hook
the 2nd ch from the hook. Rnd 14: 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 54).
• Fiberfill stuffing
Rnds 2-5: 10 sc. Change to Moon Stone.
• Darning needle
Rnd 6: now, work around the patch Rnd 15: 54 sc.
• Pins
(don't turn): 1 extra sc in the last sc, 3 sc, Rnd 16: 6 x (4 sc, sc inc, 4 sc) (= 60).
Yarn from Scheepjes.com
2 sc in the corner, 8 sc, 2 sc in the corner, Rnd 17: 60 sc. Switch to Black Onyx.
4 sc (= 30 sc). Rnd 18: 60 sc.
Rnd 19: 60 sc in BL.
Rnd 20: 60 sc.
Rnd 21: 6 x (4 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc) (= 54).
Rnds 22 and 23: 54 sc.
Rnd 24: sc2tog each 8th and 9th sc (= 48).
Rnds 25-26: 48 sc.
Rnd 27: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc) (= 42).
Rnds 28 and 29: 42 sc.
Rnd 30: sc2tog every 6th and 7th sc (= 36).
Rnds 31 and 32: 36 sc.
Rnd 33: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) (= 30).
Rnds 34 and 35: 30 sc. Start stuffing.
Rnd 36: sc2tog every 4th and 5th sc (= 24).
Rnds 37 and 38: 24 sc. Fasten off with 1 sl st,
leaving a long tail. The longer sides of the
body are the front and back sides. Keep the
body upright, with the opening facing up,

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GIFTS
and attach Black Onyx in the center of the
back, in one of the unworked loops of Rnd 19.
Work 1 hdc in each loop. Fasten off and hide
the ends.

FOOT (2 X)
Rnd 1: make a MR with Smokey Quartz
and work 6 sc into the MR.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12).
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 15).
Rnds 4 and 5: 15 sc.
Rnd 6: sc2tog each 4th and 5th sc (= 12).
Rnds 7 and 8: 12 sc. Stuff the feet. Close
up with sc through both layers and fasten
off, leaving a long tail. Attach the feet
under the body between Rnds 7 and 8.

ACCENTUATING ARMS
At the top of the body, place 2 pins between
Rnds 34 and 35 with 5 sc in between. Place
2 more pins between Rnds 23 and 24, with
11 sc in between. Then place the remaining
pins slantwise in between . Make
basting-stitches with fish line or nylon
thread from top to bottom and then from Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30).
Rnd 20: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc) (= 42).
bottom to top, right through the body . Change to Moon Stone.
Attach the eyes between Rnds 12 and 13,
Pull it tight. Make sure you end in the same Rnd 6: 6 x (2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc) (= 36).
with a space of 8 sc in between.
stitch as where you started, and tie the ends Rnd 7: 36 sc.
Rnd 21: sc2tog every 6th and 7th sc (= 36).
together. Weave in all ends . Rnd 8: 2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42). Switch
Rnd 22: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) (= 30).
to Black Onyx.
Rnd 23: sc2tog every 4th and 5th (= 24).
HEAD Rnd 9: 42 sc. Switch to Moon Stone.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the head.
Rnd 1: make a MR with Moon Stone and Rnd 10: 6 x (3 sc, sc inc, 3 sc) (= 48).
work 6 sc into the MR. Rnds 11-13: 48 sc. Switch to Black Onyx.
NOSE BRIDGE
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 14: 48 sc. Switch to Moon Stone.
Work the rounds back and forth, with 1 tch
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). Rnd 15-17: 48 sc. Switch to Black Onyx.
at the end of each round.
Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, sc inc, 1 sc) (= 24). Rnd 18: 48 sc. Switch to Moon Stone.
Rnd 1: crochet 4 ch with Moon Stone, turn,
Switch to Black Onyx. Rnd 19: 48 sc.
3 sc starting in the 2nd ch from the hook.

TIP! Add a bead to the beginning


of the fishing line to increase resistance
when pulling it tight.

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Rnd 2: sc inc, 1 sc, sc inc (= 5). Make 1 sl st in the next sc in the ring, crochet
Rnd 3: 5 sc. 5 ch, turn and make 4 sl st, starting in the Tassel
Rnd 4: sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog (= 3). 2nd ch from the hook. Make 1 sl st in the Wrap a thread of the blue yarn around a
Rnd 5: 3 sc. next sc in the ring, fasten off, leaving a long piece of cardboard 7 times. Pass another
Rnd 6: 1 sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc (= 2). tail. Attach the hair at Rnd 5, right above the thread under the strings and make a
Rnds 7 and 8: 2 sc. Do not fasten off. nose bridge. Insert the temples of the glasses knot at the top. Take the threads from
Make 1 extra sc in the final sc. Work sc between Rnds 11 and 12 of the head. the cardboard and add a piece of yarn
around the nose bridge, with 2 sc in the approximately 1 cm from the side where
corners. With Black Onyx, embroider GRADUATION CAP the longer threads are. Tie together with
3 lines lengthwise across the nose bridge. Bottom a double knot. Hide the ends behind the
Stitch on the bridge in between the eyes, Rnd 1: make a MR with Black Onyx and knot. Cut the tassel to its desired length.
between Rnds 6 and 14. work 6 sc into the MR. Pass the thread with the tassel through
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). the middle of the cap, from the outside in.
MUZZLE Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). Secure it on the inside with a few stitches.
Rnd 1: make a MR with Smokey Quartz Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, sc inc, 1 sc) (= 24). Stuff the cap a little and attach it at Rnd 5
and work 6 sc into the MR. Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30). of the head.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 6: 30 sc in BL.
Rnd 3: 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18). Rnds 7 and 8: 30 sc, fasten off with 1 sl st, EAR (2 X)
Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, sc inc, 1 sc) (= 24). leaving a long tail. Make the inner ear first, using Moon Stone,
Rnd 5: 2 sc in every 8th sc (= 27). Fasten working the rounds back and forth with
off with 1 sl st, leaving a long tail. Top 1 tch at the end of each round.
Stuff and stitch on the muzzle, with Rnd 1: make a MR with Black Onyx and work Rnd 1: 2 ch, turn, 2 sc in the 1st ch.
its top edge at the bottom edge of the 4 sc into the MR. Rnd 2: 2 x sc inc (= 4).
nose bridge. Embroider black nostrils Rnd 2: 3 sc in each sc (= 12). Rnd 3: 4 sc.
across Rnds 4 and 5. Attach the head onto Rnd 3: 1 sc, 3 x (3 sc in 1 sc, 2 sc), 3 sc in 1 sc, Rnd 2: sc inc, 2 sc, sc inc (= 6).
the body and stuff it for extra strength 1 sc (= 20). Rnd 5: 6 sc.
before the final stitches. Rnd 4: 2 sc, 3 x (3 sc in 1 sc, 4 sc), 3 sc in 1 sc, Rnd 6: sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog (= 4). Do not
2 sc (= 28). turn, make 1 extra sc in the final sc. Work
TUFT OF HAIR Rnd 5: 3 sc, 3 x (3 sc in 1 sc, 6 sc), 3 sc in 1 sc, sc until the tip, at the tip, make [1 sc, 1 ch,
Make a MR with Black Onyx and work 3 sc 3 sc (= 36). 1 sc], work sc back down and make 2 sc
into the MR. Pull tight and close the ring. Rnd 6: 4 sc, 3 x (3 sc in 1 sc, 8 sc), 3 sc in 1 sc, in the corner. Work sc across the straight
Crochet 5 ch, turn and make 4 sl st, starting 4 sc (= 44). side, make 1 extra sc in the corner, close the
in the 2nd ch from the hook. Make 1 sl st in Rnd 7: make 44 sl st in the BL. Fasten off round with 1 sl st in the 1st sc. Fasten off and
the ring. Crochet 5 ch, turn and make 4 sl st, and weave in the ends. Attach the top weave in the ends. Put this part aside. Make
starting in the 2nd ch from the hook. between Rnds 1 and 6 of the bottom. the outer ear in the same way with Black Onyx,

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but do not fasten off after having worked sc
all around. Place the inner ear on top of the
outer ear and join both parts with a round
of sc. At the tip, make (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) and
2 sc in the corners. Make another ear and
stitch them at the sides of the cap.

TURTLENECK
Work the rounds back and forth with 1 tch
at the end of each round.
Rnd 1: crochet 11 ch with Black Onyx,
turn and make 10 sc, starting in the 2nd ch
from the hook. From now on, work in BL
only: alternating 2 Rnds of Black Onyx
and 2 Rnds of Moon Stone. Leave the tail
hanging from the work with each color
change and pick it back up at the next
color change.
Rnds 2-32: 10 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long
tail. Put the turtleneck around the neck and
stitch the short side together at the back.
When folding the turtleneck, make sure
that the color changes are not visible.

MANES
Work the rounds back and forth with 1 tch
at the end of each round.
Rnd 1: Crochet 11 ch with Black Onyx,
turn and make 10 sc, starting in the 2nd
ch from the hook. From now on, work in
BL only: alternating 2 Rnds of Black Onyx
and 2 Rnds of Moon Stone. Leave the tail
hanging from the work with each color
change and pick it back up at the next
color change.
Rnds 2-22: 10 sc. Do not turn. Fold Rnd 1: 15 ch with Black Onyx, turn and
the piece in half lengthwise, and join by make 14 sc.
working sc through both layers using Rnds 2-14: 14 sc, do not turn after the
Black Onyx. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Attach the manes at the back, starting at
the cap. Stitch it to the turtleneck and
final stitch, make 1 extra sc in the final sc.
Work sc around the patch with 2 sc in
the corners. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
TIP! Put money or a
body as well. Stitch the pouch in place on the back,
small gift in the pouch!
starting at Rnd 14 and leave the top open.
DIPLOMA Joke Postma, jookzcreaties.nl
Work the rounds back and forth with "Exclusively in Dutch
1 tch at the end of each round. (for now)"
Rnd 1: 12 ch with Bridal White, using the
2.5 mm crochet hook, turn and make 11 sc
starting in the 2nd ch from the hook.
GIFTING CREATURES
Rnds 2-10: 11 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long
This zebra has many friends and they are all 'Geefbeestjes’
tail. Roll up the patch and fix the edge with
(Gifting Creatures). That is the title of the book by
small stitches. Pass a blue thread from the
author Joke Postma, in which they are all described.
back to the front at the bottom of the 'arm'.
The creatures all have names and are great fun to give
Place the diploma on top of it and wrap the
as a gift. They all have a pouch on their backs, which
blue thread around the diploma twice. Tie it
you can fill with money or a gift card, but of course,
in place.
you could also insert a kind wish. The book has 93 pages
and was published by
GIFT POUCH Scheepjes Publications, ISBN: 9789491840302.
Work the rounds back and forth with
1 tch at the end of each round.

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KIDS

A BOOST OF VITAMIN CROCHET

Vegetable basket
We all know that vegetables are healthy.
Give your crochet skills a boost with this basket full of colorful vitamins.
CARROT
WHAT DO YOU NEED? Rnd 1: make a MR with color 281 and
• Scheepjes Catona yarn: work 6 sc into it (= 6).
50 g. of colors 404 and 256; 25 g. Rnds 2 and 3: 6 sc.
of colors 106, 208, 212, 281, 394, Rnd 4: sc, 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 9).
412, 513, 516 Rnds 5 and 6: 9 sc.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook Rnd 7: sc and 2 sc in every 3rd stitch (= 12).
• Fiberfill stuffing Rnds 8 and 9: 12 sc.
• Needle Rnd 10: sc and 2 sc in every 3rd stitch (= 16).
Rnds 11-17: 16 sc.
Rnd 18: sc and 2 sc in every 4th stitch (= 20).
Rnds 19 and 20: 20 sc.
Rnd 21: sc, every 4th and 5th sc2tog
(=16). Firmly stuff the carrot.
Rnd 22: sc, every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (=12).
Rnd 23: change to color 412, make sc,
every 2nd and 3rd sc2tog (= 8).
Rnd 24: every stitch sc2tog, fasten off.
Continue with the carrot tops.
1st leaf: crochet a base chain of 20 ch,
skip last stitch, make 3 sc, 4 ch, work 3 sc
back across the ch, continue in the base
chain, 4 sc, 5 ch, 4 sc back to the base
chain, 3 sc, 4 ch, 3 sc, back to the base
chain, 2 sc, 5 ch, 4 sc, to the base chain, 3 sc,
4 ch , 3 sc, back to the base chain, 4 sc.
Join with 1 sc in the top of the carrot.
2nd leaf: 16 ch, 2 sc, 3 ch, 2 sc, to the
base chain, 3 sc, 4 ch, 3 sc, to the base
chain, 4 sc, 5 ch, 4 sc, to the base chain, 4 sc,
4 ch, 3 sc, to the base chain, 2 sc. Join with
1 sc in the top of the carrot.
3rd leaf: 14 ch, 2 sc, 3 ch, 2 sc, to the base
chain, 3 sc, 4 ch, 3 sc, to the base chain, 4 ch,
3 sc, to the base chain, 3 sc, 5 ch, 4 sc, to
the base chain, 5 sc. Fasten off. Firmly pull
the top closed.

RADISH
Rnd 1: make a MR with color 106 and
work 6 sc into it (= 6).

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12). Rnd 7: change to color 404, 22 x (7 ch, 1 sc
Rnd 3: change to color 516, make sc and 2 sc in ch space).
in every 2nd stitch (= 18). Pull the white tails Rnd 8: change to color 256, 22 x (7 ch, 1 sc
out through the ring. Tighten the ring and tie a in ch space).
knot in the white threads. Fray the yarn a little. Rnds 9-15: change to color 404, 22 x (7 ch,
Rnd 4: sc, 2 sc in every 3rd stitch (= 24). 1 sc in ch space).
Rnds 5 and 6: 24 sc. Rnd 16: 4 sc in each ch space.
Rnd 7: sc, 3rd and 4th sc2tog (= 18). Rnds 17-20: change to color 256, make sc.
Rnd 8: sc, 2nd and 3rd sc2tog (= 12). Stuff Rnd 21: 1 sc, 30 ch, skip 15 stitches in edge,
the radish. 29 sc, 30 ch, skip 15 stitches in edge, 28 sc.
Rnd 9: sc, sc2tog all (= 6). Rnds 22 and 23: make sc, at the end of
Rnd 10: change to color 212, sc2tog all (= 3). the final Rnd, close with sl st. Fasten off.

LEAVES (3 X) FLOWER (2 X)
Crochet 16 ch, 15 sl st, continue on the RS, Crochet 4 ch with color 106, join into a ring.
across the other side of this chain: 1 sc, 1 hdc, Rnd 1: work 10 sc into the ring.
1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, Rnd 2: change to color 208, 3 ch, 3 x
make 3 sc in the corner stitch, continue on (yarn over, insert in the same stitch, pull
the other side: 1 hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, up a loop to the height of 3 ch), in next
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, finish with 1 sl st. Make stitch insert 3 x (yarn over, insert in the
2 more leaves in the same way. Fasten off. same stitch, pull up a loop to the height
Sew the leaves together with a few stitches, of 3 ch), you now have 13 loops on the
and let them droop a little. hook, yarn over and pull through all loops,
4 ch, 1 sc in the same stitch. Go to 3rd
BASKET stitch and make 1 sc, rep the petal above.
Make a MR with color 404 or crochet 4 ch. Make 5 petals. Fasten off.
Join with 1 sl st.
Rnd 1: 11 sc in the MR (= 11). FLOWER LEAF (2 X)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 22). Using color 412, crochet a chain of 9 sc.
Rnd 3: 22 x (2 ch, 1 sc in the next stitch) Make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 3 sc
(= 22 ch spaces). in last, continue on the other side of the
Rnd 4: 22 x (4 ch, 1 sc in ch space). chain and make 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc,
Rnd 5: 22 x (6 ch, 1 sc in ch space). 1 sc. Fasten off. Secure the flowers and
Rnd 6: change to color 256, 22 x (7 ch, 1 sc leaves at the top edge of the basket.
in ch space). Corrie Wittenberg, wolhuisje.nl

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SHEPHERD GIRL

MY
SHEEP
This is a little girl who loves her best friend:
a sheep. She feels she’s a true shepherd and
takes good care of him all day.

Rnd 6: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc, 2 sc) (= 36). Firmly stuff the head. Fasten off, leaving a
WHAT DO YOU NEED? Rnds 7-12: 36 sc. long tail for assembly .
• Phildar Coton 3 yarn: Anisade 1012 Rnd 13: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) (= 30).
(sweater), Amande 1300 (shoes), Rnd 14: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24). SKIRT
Ecrureuil 5701 (hairs), Craie 1397 Rnd 15: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc) (= 18). Rnd 1: crochet 24 sl st with light green/
(sheep) Rnd 16: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12). blue onto Rnd 22 (= 24).
• Yarn Phildar babydoll Blanc 1225 Stuff the head. Note: if you plan to use Rnd 2: 3 ch, 2 dc in sc, 11 x (1 dc, 2 dc in sc)
(sheep coat) safety eyes, attach them in Rnd 11/12 with (= 36).
• Scheepjes Catona yarn: Petal about 8 stitches in between. Rnd 3: 3 ch, 1 dc in each sc (= 36).
Peach 263 (head, hands, legs) Rnd 17: switch to body/dress color. Make Rnd 4: 3 ch, 2 dc in dc, 11 x (1 dc, 2 dc in dc)
• Katia Capri yarn: Turquoise 173 12 sc (= 12). (= 48).
(skirt) Rnd 18: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18). Rnd 5: switch to body/dress color. 1 sl st
• 2 mm crochet hook Rnd 19: 3 x (2 sc in sc, 5 sc) (= 21). in each stitch (= 48). Optional: make 36 sl st
• Fiberfill stuffing Rnd 20: 21 sc. between Rnds 3 and 4 in the body/dress
• Small coin (Ø about 22 mm) Rnd 21: 3 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc, 3 sc) (= 24). color .
• 2 Safety eyes, Ø 6 mm Rnd 22: 24 sc in the back loops.
• Black embroidery thread Rnds 23 and 24: 24 sc. ARMS (2 X)
• Iron wire and tape (optional) Rnd 25: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc) (= 18). Rnd 1: make a MR with skin color and
• Pearl head pins Rnd 26: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 12). work 6 sc into the MR (= 6).
• Scissors Rnd 27: 6 x (sc2tog) (= 6). Rnd 2: 3 x (2 sc in sc, 1 sc) (= 9).
• Embroidery needle

SHEPHERD GIRL

HEAD AND BODY


Start with Petal Peach or a skin color of
your choice. Use any color you like for the
body (dress).
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 6 sc into it (= 6).
Rnd 2: 6 x (2 sc in sc) (= 12).
Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18).
Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc, 1 sc) (= 24).
Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30).

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DOLLS
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about the chainless foundation
chain, visit aandehaak.nl/herderin.

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Rnd 3: 3 x (sc2tog, 1 sc) (= 6).


Rnd 4: switch to body/dress color,
make 6 sc (= 6).
Rnds 5-8: 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff.

LEGS (2 X)
Rnd 1: make a MR with color for shoes
and work 7 sc into the MR (= 7).
Rnd 2: 3 x (2 sc in sc), 4 sc (= 10).
Rnd 3: 2 x (2 sc in sc), 2 x (2 hdc in sc),
2 x (2 sc in sc), 4 sc (= 16).
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 4 x sc2tog, 6 sc (= 12).
Rnd 5: change to skin color. Work in the
back loops: 4 x sc2tog, 4 sc (= 8).
Rnds 6-11: 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

HAIR
Rnd 1: make a MR with brown or yellow
and work 6 sc into it (= 6).
Rnd 2: 6 x (2 sc in sc) (= 12).
Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18).
Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc, 1 sc) (= 24).
Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30).
Rnd 6: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc, 2 sc) (= 36).
Rnds 7-10: 36 sc.
Rnd 11: 12 x (1 sc, 5 ch, work 4 sl st back
over ch, 1 sl st in same stitch).

ROLLED UP BRAID (2 X)
There are 2 ways to make these.
Use 3 strands to make a braid of about
15 cm long, or crochet a chain of 38 dc
(chainless foundation chain).

BOW (2 X)
Use the same color you used to decorate
the dress, and crochet a chain of 30 ch
and 1 tch. 30 sl st back across the chain.

FINISHING
Pin the hairs onto the head. Secure them
with small stitches, as in step 2. Roll up
the braids loosely onto the side of the
head . Add iron wire to arms and legs
as required. Lightly stuff the feet. If you use
iron wire, add this first. Cut the iron wire at
2 x the length of the legs + 2 cm. Twist them
together and wrap tape around the sharp
ends . Insert the wire into the body and
then secure the feet, toes pointing forward,

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to the body with small stitches . Repeat
this for the arms and stitch them to the sides
of the body. Stitch the bows onto the BODY
braids . Rnd 1: make a MR with fluffy yarn and
work 6 sc into the MR (= 6 sc).
SHEEP Rnd 2: 6 x (2 sc in sc) (= 12). Rnd 2: 1 tch, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook,
Rnd 3: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18). 2 sl st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach
HEAD Rnd 4: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc, 1 sc) (= 24). them to the head.
Rnd 1: make a MR with Craie and work 6 sc Rnds 5-8: 24 sc.
into the MR (= 6 sc). Rnd 9: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog) (= 18). BOW (2 X)
Rnd 2: 3 x (2 sc in sc, 1 sc) (= 9). Rnd 10: 2 x (sc2tog, 7 sc) (= 16). Use the same color you used for the hair
Rnd 3: 9 sc. T11: switch to Craie smooth yarn, bows, crochet a chain of 50 ch.
Rnd 4: 3 x (2 sc in sc, 1 sc) (= 12). make 16 sc (= 16).
Rnd 5: 12 sc. Rnds 12 and 13: 16 sc. FINISHING
Rnd 6: 6 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 18). T14: stuff the body and insert the small Attach the head to the body. Make sure
Rnd 7: change to fluffy yarn, 18 sc (= 18). coin last. Make 8 x sc2tog in the back that it does not hang too far forward
Rnd 8: 18 sc. loops and close the hole up further. to keep the sheep from tipping over.
Rnd 9: 3 x (sc2tog, 4 sc) (= 15). Embroider 2 eyes and a nose. Tie the bow
Rnd 10: 5 x (sc2tog, 1 sc) (= 10). EARS (2 X) around the neck and .
Rnd 11: 5 x sc2tog (= 5). Stuff the head Rnd 1: crochet 3 ch with smooth Craie AmiFan, @Amifan01
and fasten off. yarn (= 3). dutchamigurumi.wordpress.com

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STUFFED TOY

WILL HE COME AND STAY WITH YOU?

ON TOUR
In the springtime, the Easter Bunny is busy hiding eggs all around, but when
that is done, he can rest in his own carrycot. It can be taken anywhere,
or it could just stay with you for a nice long sleepover.

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Place a stitch marker at the end of each
WHAT DO YOU NEED? round, or use a piece of colored yarn.
• Scheepjes Stone Washed XL Rnd 1: 26 sc, 3 sc in 1 sc, continue on
yarn: 3 balls each of colors 867 the other side of the base chain, 26 sc,
and 875 3 sc in 1 sc (= 58).
• Scheepjes Stone Washed yarn: Rnd 2: 26 sc, 3 x 2 sc, 26 sc, 3 x 2 sc (= 64).
1 ball each of colors 801, 804, Rnd 3: 26 sc, (1 sc, 2 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
820, 827, 833 and 835 (1 sc, 2 sc) 3 x (= 70).
• 3, 3.5 and 4.5 mm crochet hooks Rnd 4: 26 sc, (2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
• Fiberfill stuffing (2 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 76).
• 2 rown safety eyes Rnd 5: 26 sc, (3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
• Place mat (old) or bottom (3 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 82).
from shopper bag Rnd 6: 26 sc, (4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
• Needle (4 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 88).
• Pins Rnd 7: 26 sc, (5 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
• Stitch markers (5 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 94).
Rnd 8: 26 sc, (6 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
(6 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 100).
CARRYCOT BASE Rnd 9: 26 sc, (7 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
Using color 867 and the 4.5 mm crochet (7 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 106).
hook, crochet a chain of 27 ch and 1 tch Rnd 10: 26 sc, (8 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
(this does not count). From now on, (8 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 112).
work the rounds in a spiral and do not Rnd 11: 26 sc, (9 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc,
join at the ends. (9 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 118).

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Rnd 12: 26 sc, (10 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 sc, With color 867, join the bases with sc. EGG POCKET
(10 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 124). Start at a long side and slide in the plastic Rnd 2: using color 833 and the 3.5 mm cro-
Rnd 13: 26 sc, (11 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x, 26 once you've reached the last curve. chet hook, work 11 sc into the center of the
sc, (11 sc, 2 sc in 1 sc) 3 x (= 130). Make the Join them all the way. color 867 side. Make these sc by working
same base with color 875. From a place around the stitches right above the joining
mat or shopper bag bottom, cut out a Then, on the side of color 867, continue round.
rectangle that is just a bit smaller than working sc into the front loop. Make another Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 22).
the base . Do not use cardboard, 12 rounds of sc. Do the same with color 875. Rnds 3-12: 22 sc. Stitch on the sides,
as this cannot be washed. Put the two Using colors 833 and 827, embroider flowers working straight up from the 1st and
bases together with the wrong sides on the side of color 875 with backstitches 12th sc of Rnd 1, so that the pocket will
facing each other. and chain stitches . bulge out. Do the same on the other side.
You now have 2 egg pockets . Using
color 875 and the 4.5 mm crochet hook,
join the top edges with sc. Make a final
round of crab stitches with color 867.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

STRAP (2 X)
Crochet a chain of 200 ch with color 875,
using the 4.5 mm crochet hook. Join to
form a ring.
Rnd 1: 200 sc with color 875.
Rnd 2: 200 sc with color 867.
Rnd 3: 200 sc with color 875. Fasten off.
Fold the right side of color 867 outward.
Fold the straps in two and place them 11 cm
apart. Pin the straps in place at an angle,
leaving 11 cm in between at the bottom and
8 cm at the top. Secure the straps onto the
sides with small stitches .

TIP! The carrycot


is reversable. The straps
can therefore be fitted on
either the inside or the outside.

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BLANKET Rnd 5: change to color 835. Make 4 ch, work 3 sc into the first and last stitch of the
Crochet a chain of 44 sc with color 833 *4 dc CL in ch space*, rep from *to*, corner stitches. At the sides, make 2 sc in
and the 3.5 mm crochet hook. ending with 1 ch and 1 dc. each colored row.
Rnds 1-3: tch, 44 sc (= 44). Rep Rnds 1-5 another 5 times (until Rnd 30). Rnds 2 and 3: work sc all around with
Rnd 4: change to color 827. Make 2 ch, Rnds 31-33: change to color 833, sc, fasten 3 sc in each corner stitch.
skip 1 stitch, 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in the same off. Work a border around the blanket with Rnd 4: change to color 835. Crochet in
stitch, *skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc in color 833. the first stitch *1 sc, 2 ch, skip 1 stitch*,
the same stitch*. Rep from *to*, ending Rnd 1: 1 sc in each sc at the top and the rep from *to* all around, join with 1 sl st.
with skip 1 stitch, 1 hdc. bottom. In the corners, Fasten off and weave in the ends.

BLANKET PATTERN

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Rnd 15: sc, every 7th and 8th sc2tog (= 42).
EASTER BUNNY Rnds 16 and 17: 42 sc.
Rnd 18: sc, every 6th and 7th sc2tog (= 36).
HEAD Rnd 28: sc, every 5th and 6th sc2tog (= 30).
Use the 3 mm hook and color 801 to make a MR.
Rnds 20-22: 30 sc.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 23: sc, every 4th and 5th sc2tog (= 24).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
Rnds 24-26: 24 sc. Stuff the body.
Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in every 2nd sc (= 18).
Rnd 27: sc, every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (= 18).
Rnd 4: 18 sc.
Rnds 28 and 29: 18 sc. Stuff very firmly at
Rnd 5: sc, 2 sc in every 3rd sc (= 24).
the top Stitch the head onto the body.
Rnd 6: 24 sc.
Rnd 7: sc, 2 sc in every 4th sc (= 30).
LEGS (2 XX)
Rnd 8: 30 sc.
Make a MR with color 801.
Rnd 9: sc, 2 sc in every 5th sc (= 36).
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 10: 36 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
Rnd 11: change to color 804, make sc and
Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in every 2nd stitch (= 18).
2 sc in every 6th sc (= 42).
Rnd 4: sc, 2 sc in every 3rd stitch (= 24).
Rnds 12-17: 42 sc.
Rnds 5-7: 24 sc.
Rnd 18: sc, every 6th and 7th sc2tog (=36).
Rnd 8: sc, every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (=18).
Rnd 19: sc, every 5th and 6th sc2tog (=30).
Rnds 9-24: change to color 804,
Embroider the nose onto the head using
18sc. Stuff firmly. Flatten the upper end
flat stitches and attach the eyes to the
and close it with 8 sc. Make another leg and
sides of the head between Rnds 10 and 11.
attach them under the body in the middle.
Tighten some yarn between the eyes to
create small dents.
ARMS (2 X)
Rnd 20: sc, every 4th and 5th sc2tog (=24).
Make a MR with color 801.
Rnd 21: sc, every 3rd and 4th sc2tog (=18).
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Firmly stuff the head.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
Rnd 22: sc, every 2nd and 3rd sc2tog (=12).
Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in every 2nd stitch (= 18).
Rnd 23: every stitch sc2tog, fasten off.
Rnds 4 and 5: 18 sc.
Stitch up the opening and fasten off tightly.
Rnd 6: sc, every 5th and 6th sc2tog (= 15).
Rnds 7-24: change to color 804, 15 sc.
EARS (2 X) Stuff lightly and flatten the arm. Close it
Rnd 1: make a MR with color 801 and work
with 7 sc, turn and make 5 sc, turn and
6 sc into it (=6).
make 4 sc, turn and make 3 sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
Make another arm and stitch them firmly
Rnd 3: 12 sc.
at the top of the body.
Rnd 4: change to color 804, 12 sc (= 12).
Corrie Wittenberg, wolhuisje.nl
Rnd 5: sc, 2 sc in every 2nd stitch (= 18).
Rnd 6: sc, 2 sc in every 3rd stitch, use
color 820 for the 12th and 13th stitch (= 24).
Rnd 7: sc, use color 820 for the 12th and
13th stitch (= 24).
Rnds 8-17: 24 sc, use color 820 for stitches
11-14 (= 24).
Rnd 18: 24 sc, use color 820 for stitches
12-14 (= 24). Fasten off and flatten the ear
with the pink front and center. Pinch the
bottom of the ear together and stitch it
onto the head.

BODY
Make a MR with color 804.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in the MR (= 6).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each stitch (= 12).
Rnd 3: sc, 2 sc in every 2nd stitch (= 18).
Rnd 4: sc, 2 sc in every 3rd stitch (= 24).
Rnd 5: sc, 2 sc in every 4th stitch (= 30).
Rnd 6: sc, 2 sc in every 5th stitch (= 36).
Rnd 7: sc, 2 sc in every 6th stitch (= 42).
Rnd 8: sc, 2 sc in every 7th stitch (= 48).
Rnds 9-14: 48 sc.
A BOX FULL OF VISUAL TREATS

YUMMY
Oh my, that looks delicious: donuts in sweet colors. Looks good enough to eat!
Will you go for the large version, or would you prefer a small one?
GIFTS

WHAT DO YOU NEED?


• Durable Cosy Fine Yarn: Plum
or Fuchsia, White, scrap of Black
• Durable Cosy Fine Faded Yarn:
Apricot
• 2 mm crochet hook
• 2 Safety eyes oval Ø 12 mm
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch marker or colored yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Pearl head pins TIP! For
• White permanent marker a nice effect, add
Yarn from Durableyarn.com white dots to the black
eyes with a white
permanent marker.
THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT
The donuts will measure 8 or 10 cm.
GLAZE STRIPING
GLAZE LARGE DONUT Crochet 3 base chains: 1 of 30 ch, 1 of 40
Work with purple or pink and leave a ch and 1 of 10 ch. Attach them onto the
thread of about 15 cm at the beginning. donut. For the donut with eyes, use 1 chain with the tail from Rnd 1. Start by pinning
Rnd 1: crochet 24 ch and join to a ring of 30 ch and 2 of 10 ch. the glaze in the correct position, this also
with 1 sl st (= 24). goes for the glaze striping. Then secure it
Rnd 2: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30). GLAZE SMALL DONUT with stitches.
Rnd 3: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc, 2 sc) (= 36) Using purple or pink and leave a thread of
Rnd 4: 6 x (5 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 42). about 15 cm at the beginning. AMIGURUMI DONUT
Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc, 3 sc) (= 48). Rnd 1: crochet 16 ch, join with 1 sl st (= 16). To make an amigurumi donut, add the
Rnds 6 and 7: 48 sc. Rnd 2: 4 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 20). safety eyes and attach these before
Rnd 8: 2 x (3 sl st, 1 hdc, 3 dc in sc, 1 hdc, Rnd 3: 4 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc, 2 sc) (= 24) stitching up the donut. Secure the glaze
5 sl st, 5 dc in sc, 4 sl st, 5 ch, 2 hdc in 2nd ch Rnd 4: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30). onto the donut with pins. Attach the
from the hook, 3 sc across ch, 5 sl st), 5 dc Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sl st, 5 dc in sc, 1 hdc) (= 54). eyes as preferred, about 8 stitches apart.
in sc, 5 sl st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Secure the backs, then close up the donut
to attach the glaze to the donut. further and stuff as you go. Embroider a
DONUT SMALL black mouth.
DONUT LARGE Rnd 1: crochet 12 ch with Apricot and join AmiFan, @amifan01
Rnd 1: use Apricot to crochet 18 ch and with 1 sl st (= 12).
join with 1 sl st (= 18). Rnd 2: 1 ch, continue working in the
Rnd 2: 1 ch, continue working in the round round 4 x (1 sc, 2 sc in sc, 1 sc) (= 16).
(1 sc, 2 sc in sc, 1 sc) 6 x (= 24). Rnd 3: 4 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 20).
Rnd 3: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30). Rnd 4: 4 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc, 2 sc) (= 24)
Rnd 4: 6 x (2 sc, 2 sc in sc, 2 sc) (= 36) Rnd 5: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 30).
Rnd 5: 6 x (5 sc, 2 sc in sc) (= 42). Rnds 6-9: 30 sc.
Rnd 6: 6 x (3 sc, 2 sc in sc, 3 sc) (= 48). Rnd 10: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24).
Rnds 7-12: 48 sc. Rnd 11: 4 x (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) (= 20).
Rnd 13: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc) (= 42). Rnd 12: 4 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 16).
Rnd 14: 6 x (5 sc, sc2tog) (= 36). Rnd 13: 4 x (1 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc) (= 12).
Rnd 15: 6 x (2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc) (= 30). Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stitch Rnd
Rnd 16: 6 x (3 sc, sc2tog) (= 24). 1 to Rnd 13 and stuff firmly as you go.
Rnd 17: 6 x (1 sc, sc2tog, 1 sc) (= 18). Thread the yarn through 2 outer loops to
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Would you get a neat seam.
like to add safety eyes? Look at Finishing
before proceeding. Stitch Rnd 1 to Rnd FINISHING
16 and stuff it firmly as you go. Thread Stitch all the parts together. Secure the
the yarn through 2 outer loops to get a outer edge of the glaze with the tail
neat seam. hanging from Rnd 8, and the inner edge

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BIG SMILES AT THE WINDOW

PLANT POTS
All the plants would be delighted to have these cute little coverings around their
pots. And it will make your window sill a jolly sight. Who wouldn’t want that?
ACCESSORIES

WHAT DO YOU NEED?


• Durable Coral yarn: 1 ball of
Petrol 375, Vintage Green 2134,
Light Grey 2232, Ivory 326
• Black embroidery thread
• 2 mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle
• Scissors
Yarn from Durableyarn.com

THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE IT


Crochet the coverings for the plant pots in
the round without joining at the end of the
rounds, unless indicated otherwise. The
diameter and height of the coverings are 7 cm.

COVERING
Start with Petrol, Vintage Green or Light Gray.
Rnd 1: make a MR and work 8 sc into it (= 8).
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (= 16).
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from *to*
until the end of the round (= 24).
Rnd 4: 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*,
rep from *to* until last sc, 1 sc (= 32).
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from *to*
until the end of the round (= 40).
Rnd 6: 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *4 sc, 2 sc in next
sc*, rep from *to* until last 2 sc, 2 sc (= 48).
Rnd 7: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from *to*
until the end of the round (= 56).
Rnds 8-14: 56 sc. Change to Ivory.
Rnds 15-24: 56 v. Then make the edge.
Rnd 25: 1 sl st in the next sc, turn, skip the sl st,
1 sc in each sc (= 56).
Rnd 26: 56 sc. Fasten off and weave in
all ends. Fold the edge over. Embroider a
little face on the cover.
Ingrid Terpstra and Marjan Gouda,
hobbydingen.com

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