New Design: Little Bunny (Pattern)

Wow! I haven't written any blog since 2016! OMG! I almost forgot to update my new designs here! Life is busy as usual but it doesn't stop me to create.....In these past years, I mostly focused on knitting rather than crocheting. I've knitted many beautiful knitwear. If you're interested, please visit my Ravelry account to see them.

During this difficult pandemic time, I have created few crochet designs. One of them is this Little Bunny! I was inspired by a newborn bunny in my backyard one day in early spring, just before Easter! The bunny was so cute who was in brown but also had a patch of white fur near the tail. Therefore I made a pattern of a bunny right away! Hope that everyone is doing well during this difficult time and stay safe and healthy!

You may find this Little Bunny pattern here on Ravelry!

You may find this Little Bunny pattern here on Ravelry! 

Daisy Granny Square Cushion Pillow

I think I've been fallen in love with granny squares!  I used to be scared of making granny squares because I have no patience to make many of them and join them together. I was once making a piano cover with granny square. I made 30 of them then I quit.  The squares became coasters in the kitchen!

I think I've been growing old enough (not a granny yet!) to patiently crochet granny squares now! I'd say I love it!  When the Stitch Studio Storybook lullaby yarns were on sale at A.C. Moore, I bought dozen of them - every single color! They've been sitting in the closet for a while and I was thinking how to get rid of them. I used them to make amigurumi dolls but I still couldn't finish them.  Suddenly granny square just popped up in my mind and I made two beautiful cushions with these yarns!  The small cushion is 12"x16" which is a perfect size for me and the square one is 16"x16" (16 squares in total, huh!). They're bought at Walmart under $3 each! Great deal! So, two cushions were made for my daughters! They of course love them!

Unfortunately, they're made by freehand so I don't have a pattern.  After I posted it on Facebook, so many people were asking for a pattern. Sorry ladies, I'm too lazy to write the pattern in words but I drew a diagram of the granny square. Is that ok?  For the back, many people asked, what it looks like.....it's nothing!  Just double crochet in white yarn with 3 buttons for opening! If you'd prefer, you can double the number of squares so that both sides look the same. Therefore, the buttons would be at the edge.

This is how I block the squares by using an empty Kleenex Tissue Box. Stick 4 bamboo sticks inside the box and through the bottom!

ahhhh.....I always have trouble to name the Treble Crochet...tr or tc? I'm confused!

 

Sunshine Granny Square Baby Blanket

My little nephew was born in May so that I made this sunshine color baby blanket for him!  I chose the DROPS Muskat cotton yarns because it's 100% mercerized cotton. I think it's good for babies. However, it's a little heavy. Cotton yarns are not as light as acrylic yarns!

Anyway, I love the combination of colors - so bright and full of sunshine! You can find this free pattern in my Ravelry shop. Please click HERE for free download!

Enjoy!

Cuite Girls - Cherry (amigurumi)

We had beautiful cherry blossom last month in April.  It's so pleasant to see colorful flowers and grass when spring comes!  I made this Cutie Girls series - Cherry for spring. Do you like it?

Korean Girl in Hanbok (amigurumi pattern)

I have to admit that I like Korean culture, not only K-pop or K-drama. I especially like their traditional clothing, Hanbok 한복! Hanbok are always very colorful and elegant! I was inspired and created this Korean girl in Hanbok! 

The top is called Jeogori (저고리) which is removable. The colorful dress is called  chima (치마). Hope that you will like my Korean girl and pattern. You can find the pattern here. I do accept custom orders.

Owl Ornament (Free Pattern)

These owl are too lovely! I can’t stop making them in different colors!

I made the blue one a little bit bigger. Instead of doing 30sts on the body, I did 36sts and 2 extra rows. 

Those 3 fall color owls are my favorites! I picked up a stick from my backyard and hung them on it. It turns to a beautiful fall decor on my front door! I love it so much!

This pattern is written by Rebecca Homick. You can find her free pattern at Ravelry.

 

Cats.....more cats!!!

I never knew that I like cats so much! They're more than any other animals I have made. Poll: Which one do you like? 

Bunny Katie

This little cute bunny is named after a girl's name Katie because it's for her 11th Birthday!  Her pink dress is removable which has a touch of a brown belt. So adorable. This patter is available for purchase on Ravelry.

Christmas Snowman Ornament (Free Pattern)

It's been a while that I didn't update this blog! I didn't stop crocheting, indeed, many patterns are posted on Ravelry.com.

I hope it's not too late to post this Snowman Ornament pattern before Christmas! You may also find this pattern in detail on Ravelry.

 

Snowman Ornament Crochet Pattern

Height: Approximately 5”x3.5”

Materials:

Red Heart Super Saver yarn in White and Orange

Red Heart Super Saver yarn in any color of your choice (I use Green in this pattern for earmuffs)

A pair of 9mm black safety eyes

Yarn needle

Fiberfill stuffing

Size H-8 (5mm)

Nose

With Orange yarn, Ch 2

Rnd 1: work 4sc in the 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: work 2sc in each st around (8 sts)

Rnd 3-4: sc 8 (8 sts)

Fasten Off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Head
With White yarn, Ch 2

Rnd 1: work 6sc in the 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: work 2sc in each st around (12 sts)

Rnd 3: *1sc in next st, 2sc in next st; rep from * around (18 sts)

Rnd 4: *1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around (24 sts)

Rnd 5: *1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around (30 sts)

Rnd 6: *1sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around (36 sts)

Rnds 7-12: sc 36 (36 sts)

Rnd 13: *1sc in next 4 sts, dec 1; rep from * around (30 sts)

Rnd 14: *1sc in next 3 sts, dec 1; rep from * around (24 sts)

Work on face: Sew the nose on face. Position and attach the black eyes with safety backings (washers).

Rnd 15: *1sc in next 2 sts, dec 1; rep from * around (18 sts)

Rnd 16: *1sc in next 1 st, dec 1; rep from * around (12 sts)

Stuff Head

Rnd 17: dec 1, 6 times around (6 sts)

Fasten Off.

Earmuff
With Green yarn, Ch 2

Rnd 1: work 6sc in the 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: work 2sc in each st around (12 sts)

Change to White yarn

Rnd 3: *1sc in next st, 2sc in next st; rep from * around (18 sts)

Change to Green yarn

Rnd 4: *1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around (24 sts)

Rnd 5-6: sc 24 (24 sts)

Fasten Off and leave a long tail.  Stuff and sew to the side of the head.  Make 2.

Band of the earmuff

With Green yarn

Ch 12 (depends on how far the 2 circle earmuffs are attached to the head. You need to measure the distance on top of the head), ch 1, turn

Row 1: start from 2^nd ch from hook, sc each ch to the end (12 sts)

Fasten Off. Leave a long tail to sew to the earmuff circles on each side.

Attach a piece of yarn or chain 30 on top of the head for hanging.

Little Lamb (Free Pattern)

Someone on Ravelry asked for a pattern of this Little Lamb that I made couple years ago!  Yes, it's really a cute little lamb!  This is one of my daughter's favorite amigurumis! 

I used the Bernat Worsted yarns which are very soft.  It's a good yarn to make ami!  I bought the safety eyes at 6060 which has many sizes of safety eyes and they also hand-paint safety eyes for customers.  You can also download a PDF file on Ravelry! Enjoy!

Little Lamb

Approximately 9” tall

Materials:

Bernat Worsted yarn colors white and dark heather (used in this project)

1 pair of 9mm black safety eyes (www.6060.etsy.com)

Beige color felt

Red and tan color embroidery floss

Yarn needle

Size G hook

Fiberfill

Muzzle

With a beige color felt, cut a circle about 2” in diameter. 

With a red color floss, embroider a nose about 0.25”x 0.125” (6mm x 4mm) on the muzzle.

With a tan color floss, embroider a mouse below the nose as shown in the picture.

Head

With White yarn, Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6sc in the 2^nd ch from hook – 6 sts

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around – 12 sts

Rnd 3: *1sc in next st, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 18 sts

Rnd 4: *1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sts

Rnd 5: *1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 30 sts

Rnd 6: *1sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 36 sts

Rnd 7: *1sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 42 sts

Rnds 8-16: 1sc in each st around – 42 sts

Rnd 17: *1sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 36 sts

Rnd 18: *1sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 30 sts

Rnd 19: *1sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 24 sts

Rnd 20: 1sc in each st around – 24 sts

With a tan color floss, sew the muzzle on head.

Place safety eyes in place. Stuff as work progresses.

Rnd 21: *1sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 18 sts

Rnd 22: *1sc in next st, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 12 sts

Stuff head firmly

Rnd 23: sc2tog 6 times around – 6 sts

Fasten Off.

Ears (make 2)

With Dark Heather yarn

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6sc in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around – 12 sts

Rnds 3-6: 1sc in each st around – 12 sts

Fasten Off.  Leave a long tail for sewing.  Sew open end together and sew to head

Body

With White yarn

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6sc in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around – 12 sts

Rnd 3: *1sc in next st, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 18 sts

Rnd 4: *1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sts

Rnd 5: *1sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st; rep from * around – 30sts

Rnds 6-13: 1sc in each st around – 30 sts

Stuff fiberfill as work progresses

Rnd 14: *1sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 24 sts

Rnd 15: *1sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 18 sts

Rnd 16: *1sc in next st, sc2tog in next st; rep from * around – 12 sts

Fasten Off.  Leave a long tail to sew on Head

Arms (Make 2)

With Dark Heather yarn

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 4sc in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around – 8 sts

Rnds 3-9: 1sc in each st around – 8 sts

Stuff fiberfill

Rnd 10: *sc2tog; rep * around – 4 sts

Rnd 11: sc2tog 2 times – 2 sts

Fasten Off.  Leave a long tail and sew on Body

Legs (Make 2)

With Dark Heather yarn

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6sc in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around – 12 sts

Rnds 3-11: 1sc in each st around – 12 sts

Stuff fiberfill

Rnd 12: *sc2tog; rep * around – 6 sts

Rnd 13: *sc2tog; rep * around – 3 sts

Fasten Off.  Leave a long tail and sew on Body