Patterns and Tips
This past week was a great one in my book. I have already gotten many orders, and I already finished my first one! This was Bernie Sanders during Joe Biden’s inauguration, which I thought was a wonderful request.
Thank you very much for reading this, and if you want to order your own, look at my article, Amiguru(me)s
Hello! Recently I have gotten into amigurumes, or amigurumis that look like people. So far I have done Bob Ross, but I am willing to do anyone as long as you have a viable picture of their visage.
As far as pricing goes, I have narrowed it down to about three categories:
Large (16″): $30 (Comes with 2 Accessories) If you want anymore accessories after that they are $2
Medium (I haven’t been able to determine the size yet because when I tested them, they came out at many different sizes, but I will update this when I get an average): $25 (Same rules for accessories as Large)
Small (Same sizing predicament as before): $20 (Same Accessory rules)
For the accessories, I will do anything you want that you think would go well with your amiguru(me), preferably something small. Some examples for accessories might be: sunglasses, umbrella, fedora.
To order a customized amiguru(me), email with a photo, size, and 2 or more accessories. More steps will be provided from that point.
This was inspired by the book Amigurume by Allison Hoffman: https://www.amazon.com/AmiguruME-Make-Cute-Crochet-People/dp/1454703970.
Thank you very much, and happy crocheting!
This scarf uses the shell stitch, which will be rewritten in the pattern so that it doesn’t just say: Shell Stitch in next 8 sts. No. It’s going to be written as *dc 5 in same st, skp 2, sc 1, sc 2* around. Just letting you know. This scarf is a very textured one. It took me a lot longer than the other ones, probably because I was using a smaller hook, but anyway, lets get on into it.
Note: If you were to resize the yarn (width-wise) you would have to, for your foundation, you would have to chain a multiple of six plus one (e.g. 36+1 – 37. 42+1 – 43.)
Materials:
Abbreviations:
The Pattern:
In color A
fd – ch 37
rw1 – dc 3 in fourth chain from the hook, *skp 2, sc 1, skp 2, dc 5 in same st* rpt around
Note: At the end of every row, you will end on a single crochet. Do NOT do another five double crochet.
rws2-10 – rpt rw1
change to color B
rws 11-20 – rpt rw1
change to color C
repeat in this fashion until you have 200 rows.
This is a thin scarf that is designed to be wrapped around, for it is very long, to give the impression that it is thicker. It gives off that kind of vibe. It is relatively easy to make and with a larger hook, should only take you about an hour and a half. The frills in this scarf are created by swapping a color for the same color.
Abbreviations:
Materials:
The Pattern:
fd – ch 200
cc to same color
rw1 – sc 198
cc to same color
rws2-5 – repeat rw1 and color change
Ever notice how annoying those little bits of string that hang off of your creations are? Well, darning needles are here to help. by just sticking your yarn through a hole in a darning needle, you can weave in your ends. Watch the video to really learn how:
This is a simple crocheted mask that should only take you about 5-10 minutes. I used a 9mm/M hook so that I could do it in much less time.
Materials:
Abbreviations:
Pattern:
fd – ch 27
rw1 – starting in the third chain from the hook, sc 15 ch 1
rws2-9 – sc 15 ch 1 turn, start in third loop from the hook.
At the end of row nine, ch 1 and ss into the row of chains left from the fd.
rw10 – sc 15
At the end of row 9, ch 12 and ss into the first sc.
For the tutorial, watch the video below:
This scarf is designed so that it can be worn with either side showing. There are ripples on either side and that is what makes this possible. Anyway, I would recommend this pattern from someone who has the basics down, and wants to travel a little out of their comfort zone. For a portion of this pattern, you will need to work in the back loops of stitches. This is pretty self-explanatory and you shouldn’t really need any help for this, but if you do, look at the video at the end. Anyway, let’s get on into it.
Note: This pattern is worked in rows not rounds.
Materials:
Abbreviations:
Pattern:
fd – sk and ch 17
rw1 – Starting in the third chain from the hook, sc 15
rw2-9 – rpt rw1
rw 10 – sc 15 blo
rw11-100 – rpt rws1-10
You’re finally here. This has got to be a moment of relief. Well, let’s get into it! This is a scarf that I made with chunky yarn so it is easier to see. I would recommend using chunkier yarn because you can do more with a big hook than with thin yarn and a small hook.
Materials:
Abbreviations (What you’ll find in the pattern to make it more concise):
The Pattern:
To start, make a slip knot
ch 300
Now, in the third chain from the hook, sc 1 and continue down the row of chains. (298 sc)
(Now, ch 1 and in the third chain from the hook, make another single crochet. (298 sc))
Now all you have left to do is repeat that until you have 12 rows. It’s that simple!
If you enjoyed the first section of “How to Crochet,” then I encourage you to keep on going!
To really make anything with depth, you need to know how to single crochet. (abbreviated as sc) Now to really get started. After this, you’ll try your very first pattern (an infinity scarf.) For that, you will need to know how to make a slip knot, chain, single crochet. Now, lets get on into it.
Once you have made your row of chains, you can turn your yarn, and in the third chain from the hook, insert your hook.
Note: You only insert your hook in the third chain when you are beginning a row of single crochet. When you make a second single crochet, insert your hook in the next chain.
After that, yarn over.
Now, pull your hook through the first loop and yarn over again. Now, pull through the two loops on your hook and your done!
Now you’ve done it. But there is one special thing about single crochet. When you reach the end of a row, chain one and turn. This will count as your first single crochet. Then start over! Push your hook through the second stitch from the hook, and make your second row! If you are still confused, you can watch this video to help:
As much as the human body’s functions and crochet are completely different, cells and chains are pretty similar. Much like the cell theory, I have developed the first chain theory. The chain theory states:
Now despite some mishaps, this theory is going to change the face of crocheting as we know it.
Okay, I know that was a bit weird, but seriously, that’s crazy! Anyway, lets jump on into it.
Once you’ve finished your slip knot, begin by pulling the yarn in your left hand and pulling it up around the back end of your hook.
Now, with your first and third fingers, pull the loop over your yarn over. This can be easily done by putting the yarn that you took over in the notch on your hook and pulling your loop over as shown in the video.