Moggy

Hello, you lovely lot!

As you know, things have been a bit busy here, but I thought it was about time for a free pattern.

So here's Moggy.

She's my new doorstop. 

And why would I want to make a new doorstop, you wonder?

Well, I have this little dog called Lola. She is a year old now and very, very cute.

But Lola can be a bad doggy.

See? That's my old doorstop.

Anyhoos, I thought I'd reuse the filling and the bag of sand to make another.

This is an easy project; Moggy is crocheted in continuous rounds of single crochet (UK doubles) in amigurumi-style. I used some leftover chunky yarn from my stash, so she worked up quickly, too. 

You could use any yarn to make yours.

Moggy Doorstop

You'll need:

Yarn and hook to match (I used Sublime Chunky Merino x2 50g balls and a 6.5mm hook)

Polyester toy filling/ a bag of sand/ rice to add weight

Stitch marker

2x 13mm safety eyes

Length of contrasting yarn for nose

Ribbon

Stitches and Abbreviations:

I use US terms, so single crochet= same as UK double crochet here.

Chain (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Stitches (sts)

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

To single crochet 2 together:

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook)

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

Pattern

Starting from the bottom and working up

Make 6 sc in magic ring OR

ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook.

1. 2sc in each sc (12 sts)

2. 2sc in each sc (24)

3. Sc 24

4. (Sc 1, 2scs in next st) repeat around (36)

5. Sc 36

6. (Sc 3, 2scs in next st) repeat around (45)

7. (Sc 2, 2scs in next st) repeat around (60)

8-21. Sc 60

22. (Sc 2, sc2tog) repeat around (45) 

Begin stuffing /add your bag of sand

23. (Sc 3, sc2tog) repeat around (36)

24. (Sc 1, sc2tog) repeat around (24)

25. Sc 24

26. (Sc 1, 2scs in next st) repeat around (36)

27-28. Sc 36

29. (Sc 5, 2scs in next st) repeat around (42)

30-33. Sc 42

34. (Sc 5, sc2tog) repeat around (36)

35-36. Sc 36

Ear 1

To make the ears, you will work both 'halves' of the head separately

37. Sc 9, make 1 sc stitch across to the other side (see photo), then sc 8  back to the stitch marker 18)

Add eyes and stitch nose. 

Stuff as you go.

38. Sc2tog, sc 5, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc 5, sc2tog (14)

39. Sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, sc 6 (12)

40. Sc2tog, sc 3, sc2tog, sc 5 (10)

41. Sc2tog around (5)

Sew closed.

Ear 2

Repeat rows 37-41

You will have a slight gap between the ears, which can be sewn closed at the end.

Tail

Make 6 sc in magic ring OR

ch2, 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook.

1. (Sc 1, 2scs in next st) repeat around (9)

2. Sc 9

3. (Sc 2, 2scs in next st) repeat around (12)

4. Sc 12

5. (Sc 1, 2scs in next st) repeat around (18)

6-9. Sc18

10. (Sc 1, sc2tog) repeat around (12)

11. Sc 12

12. (Sc2, sc2tog) repeat around (9)

13-14. Sc9

Fasten off, leaving 30cm tail for sewing on later.
Stuff

Finishing off

Sew the tail to the side of the body.

Add a ribbon to your Moggy's neck.

Sew the gap between the ears closed.

There you go- your very own Moggy doorstop.

Mine will have a new home upstairs, well away from the bad doggy...

Have a great week, everyone xx

A doll named Astrid

I realised the other day that I hadn't shown you the newest addition to my Etsy shop:

The pattern for my Astrid doll.

She really is very easy to make 

and would make the perfect gift for a perfect little girl.

The pattern's just over there in my Etsy Shop sidebar. Click on a picture to take you to the shop.

Enjoy making.

Sarah

A famous Reindeer

You know Dasher, and Dancer, andPrancer, and Vixen,
Comet, and Cupid, and
Donner and Blitzen
But do you recallThe most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeerHad a very shiny noseAnd if you ever saw it

You would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names
They never let poor RudolphJoin in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,Won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Then all the reindeer loved him
And they shouted out with glee,
"Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
you'll go down in history!"

Awww and Mister Fox loves his new friend, too!

If you'd like to make yourself a Rudolph, or a Mister Fox, then head on over to my Etsy shop where you'll find the patterns.

Not sure about you, but it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas here at Annaboo's House!

Happy making, everyone!

Sarah xx

Free Winter Dolls Pattern

Meet Big Pip, Nat and Baby Mo!

These little guys are a quick and easy make (well, you know me by now).

They'd look really sweet sat near the fireplace this winter time.

Big Pip

Nat

Baby Mo

I designed them for the lovely people over at Black Sheep Wools, so head on over there to find the free patterns (and all the lovely yarn you will need to make them, too)

Enjoy making!

Sarah xx

Mister Fox

And so here he is:

Mister Fox.

A little pattern I've been working on recently.

He's crocheted in the round, amigurumi-style and measures abut 25cms tall.

I used my favourite Rico Creative Cotton and a 4mm hook. 

If you fancy making one, then head on over to my Etsy shop (just over there on my left side bar) and purchase yourself a pattern! 

I do hope you like him.

Enjoy your week,

Sarah xx

Why did the Toadstool leave the party?

Because there wasn't mushroom  !!

Oh dear.

So sorry, but couldn't resist.

*ahem* Moving on....

Who wants to make a toadstool?

You do?

Yay!

I have two patterns for you. One for a teeny fungi, one for a slightly larger fungi.

Both are worked in the same way- amigurumi-style (in the round) from the top down, in one piece (I am a true lazy crocheter, as you should know by now, so no fiddly joining)

You will need:

Yarn of your choice and a hook to match (this is a great stash-buster, as you only need little bits)

I used RICO Creative Cotton and a 4mm hook

Stitch Marker

Toy stuffing

Tapestry (blunt needle)

Felt (for base)

PVA or similar glue

Stitches and Abbreviations:

I use US terms, so single crochet is the same as UK double crochet here.

Chain (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Stitch (st)

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

To single crochet 2 together:

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook)

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

 

PATTERN (small toadstool)

(beginning with top and working down)

1. 4sc in magic ring OR

ch2, 4sc in 2nd chain from hook.

2. (2sc in each sc) repeat around (8)

3. (Sc 1, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (12)

4. (Sc 2, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (16)

5. (Sc 3, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (20)

6. Sc 20

Stuff top of toadstool

7.CHANGE TO BASE COLOUR (Sc2tog) repeat around (10) 

8. (Sc2tog) repeat around (5)

9. 2sc in first st, sc 1, 2sc in next st, sc 1, 2sc in next st (8)

10. Sc 8

11. Sc 8

Stuff. Fasten off. Cut a circle of felt for the base (I used a button as a template) and stick on with PVA or similar craft glue.

PATTERN (slightly larger toadstool)

(beginning with top and working down)

1. 6sc in magic ring OR

ch2, 6sc in 2nd chain from hook.

2. (2sc in each sc) repeat around (12)

3. (Sc 1, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (18)

4. (Sc 2, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (24)

5. Sc 24

6. (Sc 3, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (30)

7. Sc 30

Stuff top of toadstool

8. CHANGE TO BASE COLOUR (Sc2tog) repeat around (15) 

9. (Sc2tog) x7, sc 1 (8)

10. Sc 8

11. (2sc in first sc, sc 1), repeat around (12)

12. Sc 12

13. Sc 12

Stuff. Fasten off. Cut a circle of felt for the base (I used a slightly bigger button as a template) and stick on with PVA or similar craft glue.

You could use them to decorate your shelves. 

You could use them to make bunting.

You could make a key-ring.

Or a mobile.

Or earrings.

Or *whispers* Christmas decorations  

Do enjoy making.

Happy week to you all!

Sarah xx

The one where she makes a little doll. And then a big doll. And gets a dog.

As many of you know, I love a little amigurumi. (Japanese meaning 'knitted toy') Probably because they are so cute and fairly quick to make (and I am such a lazy crocheter at heart)

So I thought about a little doll.

With stitched hair (I didn't fancy making a wig this time)

Complete with her own crocheted clothes and accessories.

And then I wanted to make a bigger doll. I used exactly the same pattern, but held two strands of yarn together and a slightly bigger hook.

Pink hair was the order of the day. And she has clothes too.

I hope you like them.

If you fancy having a go- the pattern is available in my Etsy shop (see the link just over there in my sidebar) and contains all the instructions you need to make both the dolls and all the accessories.

Oh, and here's the reasons I've been absent these past few weeks: 

Two words:

Holiday  (Fabulous. Majorca. Hot. Pool. Sangria. 'Nuff said)

And ...

Puppy (11weeks old. Biting. Chewing. Chasing. Cuuuuuuute. 'Nuff said)

Yes, life is officially bonkers in Annaboo's House at the moment, thanks our lovely little pup.

She'is a Jug (3/4 Pug and 1/4 Jack Russell).

And we love her.

Have a wonderful week, everyone. Now things are a little quieter (ha!) I look forward to having a proper catchup with your wonderful blogs. I've missed you guys!

Sarah x

Wubberducky Crochet Duck: A free pattern

 

 

This was a really quick little make and uses only a small amount of yarn.

The pattern is worked amigurumi-style in continuous spirals, so you'll need to mark the beginning of each round.

 

You will need:

Yarn of your choice and a hook to match

(I used RICO Creative Cotton, main colour 63 [light yellow] and bill colour 74 [orange] and a 4mm hook)

Stitch Marker

Toy stuffing

Embroidery thread (to coordinate with face and bill colours) and needle

Tapestry (blunt needle)

Felt (for face, optional)

2x 9mm black safety eyes

1x 12mm safety eye if you want a moving head (optional)

 

Stitches and Abbreviations:

I use US terms, so single crochet is the same as UK double crochet here.

Chain (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Stitches (sts)

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

 

To single crochet 2 together:

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook)

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

 

PATTERN

Head (beginning with neck and working up)

1. 5sc in magic ring OR

ch2, 5sc in 2nd chain from hook.

2. 2sc in each sc (10)

3. 2sc in each sc (20)

4. Sc 20

5. (3sc, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (25)

6. Sc 25

7. (4sc, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (30)

8-9. Sc 30

10. (4sc, sc2tog) repeat around (25)

11. (3sc, sc2tog) repeat around (20)

12. Sc 20

Measure 2 arm lengths of yarn and cut. You'll finish the head in a bit...

 

Body (neck down)

1. 5sc in magic ring OR

ch2, 5sc in 2nd chain from hook.

2. 2sc in each sc (10)

3. 2sc in each sc (20)

4. Sc 20

5. (1sc, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (30)

6. Sc 30

7. (5sc, 2sc in next sc) repeat around (35)

8-11. Sc 35

12. Sc 10, 2sc in each of next 5 stitches, sc10, sc2tog over next 10 stitches (35 sts)

13. Sc 35

14. (3sc, sc2tog) repeat around (28)

15. Sc2tog around (14)

Attach the body to the head (if using safety eye): push the eye shank into the bottom of the head and into the neck of the body and attach the collar tightly.

Stuff firmly.

16. Sc2tog around (7)

Sew closed.

 

Bill:

1. 6sc

2. (2scs in each of next 2 sts, Sc, 2scs in each of next 2scs, Sc) (10sts)

3. Sc 10

4. Sc 10

Fasten off

 

Finish Head:

Make small slits in the felt 'face' and push safety eyes through. Push eye shanks into crochet face and attach collars behind.

Sew on felt face

Attach beak

Stuff firmly

13. Sc2tog around (10)

14. Sc2tog around (5)

Sew closed.

And that should be it!

Enjoy making

Xxx

 

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