Snuggle and Play Crochet: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Lovey Security Blankets and Matching Toys
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Snuggle and Play Crochet: 40 Amigurumi Patterns for Lovey Security Blankets and Matching Toys
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Snuggle up with a crochet comforter or play with a colorful character—these amigurumi patterns are simple to stitch and super cute!
Featuring unique crochet toy patterns including boy and girl dolls, dog and cat, bear and bunny, zebra, reindeer, monkey, and more, this amazing collection will give you a wide range of crochet toys and comfy blankets to create to delight the little ones in your life.
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| ISBN-13: | 9781446376300 |
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| Publisher: | David & Charles |
| Publication date: | 05/25/2021 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 130 |
| Sales rank: | 273,695 |
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CHAPTER 1
THE Blankets
Granny
Blanket
Skill level
Easy
You will need
• Worsted weight yarn in chosen colors
• 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Stitches used
ch, dc, sl st
Finished size
Approximately 13in x 13in (33cm x 33cm)
PATTERN
Foundation ring: using 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook, make a magic ring.
Round 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), then working into the ring, work 2dc, ch2, (3dc, ch2) three times. Join with a sl st in the top of initial ch3.
Round 2: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, (ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch2 corner space) three times, ch1. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 3: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, (ch1, 3dc in next ch space, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space) three times, ch1, 3dc in next ch space, ch1. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 4: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) twice, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) twice. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 5: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) three times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) three times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 6: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) four times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) four times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 7: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) five times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) five times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 8: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) six times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) six times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 9: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) seven times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) seven times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 10: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) eight times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) eight times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 11: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) nine times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 12: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(ch1, 3dc in next ch space) ten times, ch1, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next corner space] three times, ch1, (3dc in next ch space, ch1) ten times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Round 13: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 5dc, skip next st, sl st in next st, skip next st, [(3dc in next ch space, skip next st, sl st in next st, skip next st) eleven times, 6dc in next corner space, skip next st, sl st in next st, skip next st] three times, (3dc in next ch space, skip next st, sl st in next st, skip next st) ten times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3.
Fasten off.
Peaks
Blanket
Skill level
Intermediate
You will need
• Worsted weight yarn in chosen colors
• 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Stitches used
ch, dc, sl st, reverse sc
Finished size
Approximately 16in x 16in (40cm x 40cm)
PATTERN
Foundation ring: using 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook, work a magic ring.
Round 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc into the ring. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (10 sts)
Round 2: ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in the same st, 2dc in next 9 sts. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (20 sts)
Round 3: ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc in the same st, skip next st, (3dc in next st, skip next st) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (30 sts)
Round 4: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc, ch2, 2dc in the same space. (Skip next 3 sts, then work 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next space) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (40 sts)
Round 5: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next st. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next st, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next st) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (60 sts)
Round 6: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next st, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 2 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 2 sts, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 2 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (60 sts)
Round 7: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next st, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 2 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 2 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (80 sts)
Round 8: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next 2 sts, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 3 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 3 sts, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 3 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (80 sts)
Round 9: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 3 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 3 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (100 sts)
Round 10: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next 3 sts, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 4 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 4 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (100 sts)
Round 11: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 4 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 4 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (120 sts)
Round 12: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next 4 sts, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 5 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 5 sts, 1dc, ch2, 1dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 5 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (120 sts)
Round 13: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 5 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 5 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (140 sts)
Round 14: sl st in next st, ch3 (counts as first dc), 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 6 sts. (Skip next 2 sts, 1dc in next 6 sts, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch2 space, 1dc in next 6 sts) nine times. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (160 sts)
Round 15: reverse sc in all sts and finish off.
Texture
Blanket
Skill level
Intermediate
You will need
• Worsted weight yarn in chosen colors
• 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Stitches used
ch, sc, dc, sl st
Finished size
Approximately 12in x 13in (30cm x 33cm)
PATTERN
Foundation row: using 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook, ch47.
Row 1: starting in sixth ch from hook, dc in next 2 sts, dc in fifth ch from hook, (skip next ch, dc in next 2 dc, dc in skipped ch) thirteen times, dc in next ch, ch3 and turn. (43 sts)
Rows 2-20: (skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc in skipped st) fourteen times, dc in top of turning ch, ch3 and turn. (43 sts)
Row 21: (skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc in skipped st) fourteen times, 1dc in top of turning ch. (43 sts)
Now you will work down the left side of the blanket, inserting your hook in the spaces between stitches.
Round 22: (sc in next st, ch) twenty times, sc, ch2, sc in next corner space.
Now you will work along the foundation chain of the blanket.
Round 22 (cont): ch, skip next st, sc in next st, (ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next st) thirteen times, ch, skip next st, sc, ch2, sc in next corner space.
Now work up the right side of the blanket, inserting your hook in the spaces between stitches.
Round 22 (cont): ch, (sc in next st, ch) nineteen times, sc, ch2, sc in next corner space.
Now work along the top of the blanket, inserting your hook in the spaces between stitches.
Round 22 (cont): ch, skip next st, sc in next st, (ch, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) thirteen times, ch, skip next st, sc, ch2 in corner space, sl st in first sc of this round.
Round 23: ch2, (sc in next ch space, ch) twenty times, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space, (ch, sc in next ch space) fifteen times, ch, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space, (ch, sc in next ch space) twenty times, ch, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space, (ch, sc in next ch space) fifteen times, ch, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space. Join with sl st in first ch2 space of this round.
Round 24: ch, sc in initial ch2, ch, (sc in next ch space, ch) twenty times, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space, (ch, sc in next ch space) sixteen times, ch, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space, (ch, sc in next ch space) twenty-one times, ch, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space, (ch, sc in next ch space) sixteen times, ch, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch2 corner space, ch. Join with sl st in first sc of this round.
Round 25: (sc in next sc, 4hdc in next sc) ten times, sc in next sc, 7hdc in next ch2 corner space, skip next sc, (sc in next sc, 4hdc in next sc) eight times, sc in next sc, 7hdc in next ch2 corner space, skip next sc, (sc in next sc, 4hdc in next sc) ten times, sc in next sc, 7hdc in next ch2 corner space, skip next sc, (sc in next sc, 4hdc in next sc) eight times, sc in next sc, 7hdc in next ch2 corner space, sl st in first sc of this round.
Round
Blanket
Skill level
Intermediate
You will need
• Worsted weight yarn in chosen colors
• 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Stitches used
ch, V-stitch, dc, sc, sl st
Finished size
Approximately 14in (35cm) diameter
PATTERN
Note: When you make the first V-stitch of each round you must replace the first dc with ch 3.
To make a V-stitch work 1dc, ch, 1dc into the same stitch.
Foundation ring: using 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook, make a magic ring.
Round 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), ch1, (dc, ch1) eleven times into the magic ring. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (12 dc)
Round 2: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space. Vstitch in each chain space around. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (24 dc)
Round 3: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space, Vstitch in space between next two dc, V-stitch in next chain space. (V-stitch in next chain space, V-stitch between next two dc, V-stitch in next chain space) five times. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (36 dc)
Round 4: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space, Vstitch in each chain space around. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (36 dc)
Round 5: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space, Vstitch between next two dc. (V-stitch in next 2 chain spaces, V-stitch between next two dc) eight times. V-stitch in next chain space. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (54 dc)
Round 6: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space, Vstitch in each chain space around. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (54 dc)
Round 7: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space, Vstitch in next chain space, V-stitch between next two dc, (V-stitch in next 3 chain spaces, V-stitch between next two dc) eight times, V-stitch in next chain space. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (72 dc)
Round 8: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space, Vstitch in each chain space around. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (72 dc)
Round 9: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same chain space, Vstitch in next chain space, V-stitch between next two dc, (V-stitch in next 3 chain spaces, V-stitch between next two dc) eleven times, V-stitch in next chain space. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (96 dc)
Rounds 10-12: sl st in next chain space, V-stitch in the same st, Vstitch in each chain space around. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (96 dc)
Round 13: sl st in next chain space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 6dc in the same chain space, sc in next chain space. (7dc in next chain space, sc in next chain space) twenty-three times. Join with a sl st in top of initial ch3. (192 sts)
Block
Blanket
Skill level
Intermediate
You will need
• Worsted weight yarn in chosen colors
• 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Stitches used
ch, sc, dc, sl st
Finished size
Approximately 14in x 14in (37 x 37cm)
PATTERN
Foundation round: using a 5mm (US 8/H) crochet hook, make a magic ring.
Round 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, (ch2, 3dc) three times into the ring, ch2. Join with sl st in top of initial ch3. (12dc and four chain spaces)
Round 2: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in corner space, ch1, sc, ch3, sc in the same space, (ch2, sc, ch3, sc in next corner space) three times, ch 2. Join with sl st in first sc of this round.
Round 3: sl st in next ch3 corner space, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, (3dc in next ch2 space, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch3 corner space) three times, 3 dc in next ch2 space. Join with sl st in top of initial chain.
Round 4: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch1, sc, ch3, sc in the same space. [(Ch 2, sc in next dc space) twice, ch2. (Sc, ch3, sc) in next ch2 corner space] three times. (Ch 2, sc in next dc space) twice, ch 2. Join with sl st in first sc of this round.
Round 5: sl st in next ch3 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), (2dc, ch2, 3dc) in the same space. [(3dc in next ch2 space) three times, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch3 corner space)] three times, (3dc in next ch2 space) three times. Join with sl st in top of initial chain.
Round 6: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch, sc, ch3, sc in the same space, [(ch2, sc in next dc space) four times, ch2, sc, ch3, sc in next ch2 corner space)] three times, (ch2, sc in next dc space) four times, ch2. Join with sl st in first sc of this round.
Round 7: sl st in next ch3 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(3dc in next ch2 space) five times, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch3 corner space)] three times, (3dc in next ch2 space) five times. Join with sl st in top of initial chain.
Round 8: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch, sc, ch3, sc in the same ch2 space, [(ch2, sc in next dc space) six times, ch2, sc, ch3, sc in next ch2 corner space)] three times, (ch2, sc in next dc space) six times, ch2. Join with sl st in first sc of this round.
Round 9: sl st in next ch3 corner space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same space, [(3dc in next ch2 space) seven times, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch3 corner space)] three times, (3dc in next ch2 space) seven times. Join with sl st in top of initial chain.
Round 10: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next ch2 corner space, ch, sc, ch3, sc in the same space, [(ch2, sc in next dc space) eight times, ch2, sc, ch3, sc in next ch2 corner space)] three times, (ch2, sc in next dc space) eight times, ch2. Join with sl st in first sc of this round.
(Continues…)
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Table of Contents
Introduction,
Materials and Equipment,
How to Use This Book,
THE BLANKETS,
Granny Blanket,
Peaks Blanket,
Texture Blanket,
Round Blanket,
Block Blanket,
THE TOYS,
Theo the Teddy Bear,
Clover the Bunny,
Dylan the Dog,
Liz the Cat,
Melvin the Zebra,
Roy the Rhino,
Sefra The Giraffe,
Kenai the Hippo,
Luke the Frog,
Zoe the Sheep,
Ceri the Panda,
Trish the Cow,
Sue the Duck,
Jack the Pig,
Clancy the Reindeer,
Cindy the Mouse,
Cooper the Fox,
Maverick the Monkey,
Ava the Girl,
Ethan the Boy,
Basic Techniques,
Abbreviations,
Chart Symbols,
Stitches,
Finishing Techniques,
About the Author,
Acknowledgments,
Related Subjects
Customer Reviews
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