Patrones fáciles para tejer amigurumis!

Hoy les voy a dejar un link a una página LLENA de patrones. Además, son muy fáciles de realizar. Son perfectos para todas las tejedoras que quieran practicar diferentes técnicas y formas para ir aprendiendo más de la técnica de crochet y del armado de amigurumis.

Hacé clic y elegí el patrón que más te guste! https://amigurumei.com/patterns-5/
Acá, una foto de Mei, la diseñadora: 

Yo estoy preparando el nuevo muñeco de mi tienda online "Nariz de Azúcar". Se trata de un hipopótamo hecho de granny squares. 
La verdad, resultó más difícil de lo que esperaba. La parte de tejer miles de grannys fue súper fácil y entretenida. La parte del armado me está dando un poco de dolor de cabeza, pero la verdad es que me encantó el desafío.
Estoy trabajando con el patrón de la diseñadora Heidi Bears, vale la mención porque no sé cómo es que diseñó este animalito sin morir en el intento. Realmente me saco el sombrero, porque además el resultado es fenomenal. 
Espero poder mostrarles los resultados mañana!

Y como siempre, no dejes de visitar mi tienda online "Nariz de Azúcar". Allí vas a encontrar mis trabajos en venta y mi contacto.

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Amigurumis colgantes para tu bebé! (Crochet Jellyfish)

Este patrón es ideal para decorar la habitación de tu bebé... y además es facilísimo de realizar! Con muy pocos elementos, podés tener un decorado hecho con tus propias manos. Animate a hacerlo!

CROCHET JELLYFISH

I’ve been thinking about these crochet jellyfish for a while, so I’m happy to share the pattern today! I think they’re fun to hang around with, and made from cotton, would pair well with my fish scrubbies in an ocean-themed kids bathroom!

Last summer when I went back to Taiwan, my sister and I picked up these weird little hand-towel doohickies from the local Poya. You can buy pretty much anything there – like a teeny tiny Target, and we’d spent quite a bit of time in there with my parents just cruising the different cute odds and ends. Anyways, these doohickies were these tubes covered in those microfiber mop wormy ends, and topped off with a cute strawberry or a cute lime or something. I came home with 2, a red one and a green one, and the kids have been fighting over them since. They’re supposed to be used to dry your hands. They have been occasionally used to dry hands, but more often to be snuggled (while clean) and flung around the house.

That crazy story is the inspiration for my crochet jellyfish. I wanted to make something that can be used to dry your hands but be adorable too, and I thought that the jellyfish tentacles could work in that capacity. I made only one originally, but with two kids, I can’t not make another one. IT HAS TO BE FAIR! So, one blue one for the boy, and one purple one for the girl. Le sigh. And of course, neither have ever been used to dry hands. They are snuggle dolls now.

Because I wanted them originally to be used in a bathroom, I chose to use cotton yarn. Yarnspirations was kind enough to supply me with their Bernat Handicrafter cotton, and it was a joy to work with such vibrant colors. The yarn was sturdy and held its shape well, especially in the curly cues, but was still soft enough to cuddle with!

The final size of the jellyfish is about 15 to 18 inches long, with the head about 5 inches across. The length of the jellyfish is up to you and how you want to make and arrange the curly cues. I did notice that after some hard playing, my son’s jellyfish’s curly cues loosened and lengthened a bit.

Just one piece of advice/warning. If you are making this for small children, PLEASE supervise their play. These are long curly cues, and God forbid it becomes a strangulation hazard. This pattern was not designed to be dangerous, but, well, kids. So, be careful if they’re flinging it around, and especially don’t let kids sleep with their jellyfish friends. Maybe it is safer to let them hang out in the bathroom as a cute little towel.

SUPPLIES

• G (4 mm) hook (Clover Amour Hook*)
  • Note: I used a G hook for the head of the jellyfish, but tried both a G hook (blue jellyfish) and an H hook (purple jellyfish) for the curly cues.
• Yarnspirations Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn: main color – 2 skeins, secondary color – 1 skein
  • The Blue jellyfish is Robin’s Egg Blue and Mod Blue. The Purple jellyfish is Soft Violet and Hot Pink.
• 9mm safety eyes
• Black DMC embroidery thread
• embroidery needle
• scissors
• polyester fiberfill

ABBREVIATIONS

sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (joining/decreasing stitch)

CROCHET JELLYFISH INSTRUCTIONS

CAP/FACE:

Round 1: Work 8 sc into a magic circle. Join with sl st to first sc. (8)

Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16)

Round 3: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into next stitch, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24)

Round 4: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 2 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (32)

Round 5: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 3 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40)

Round 6: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 4 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (48)

Round 7-8: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (48)

Round 9: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 5 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (56)

Round 10-14: Ch 1. Work 1 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (56)

Round 15: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 2 stitches. Work 1 sc2tog, 1 sc into next stitch, 1 sc2tog.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40)

Fasten off, and weave in ends.

JELLYFISH BOTTOM PANEL:

Round 1: Ch 1. Work 8 sc into a magic circle. Join with sl st to first sc. (8)

Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16)

Round 3: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into next stitch, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24)

Round 4: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into each of next 2 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (32)

Round 5: Ch 1. *Work 1 dc into each of next 3 stitches, 2 dc into next stitch.* Repeat around. Join with sl st to first sc. (40)

Fasten off, but leave a long enough tail to sc around. (Probably a few feet at least).

JELLYFISH STREAMERS/TENTACLES:

I found the streamers were easiest and most fun when done freeform. All of them are a little different, but I used the same basics for each one to maintain consistency. You can check out my curly cue sampler to get an idea of what each type of curl will look like. Also, you can change up the hook size for a different look. I used a G hook for the blue jellyfish and an H hook for the purple jellyfish. On each jellyfish, there are 8 tentacles of varying width and length.

• Chain either 30, 40, 50, 60 or even 70.
• Work 2 (or 3) sc in each chain stitch OR work 2 (or 3) hdc in each chain stitch. If you’re starting with sc, then work into 2nd chain from hook. If you’re starting with hdc, then work into 3rd chain from hook.
• Now, think of this as a Choose Your Own Crochet Adventure. Continue working sc or hdc, working 2 or 3 stitches into each chain across, then fasten off, leaving a tail.

I found it best if you stick with a particular pattern long enough to establish the right curl, then change it to create a different type curl. Don’t change your stitch type too quickly. You can curl the curly cues properly or leave it messy, up to you!

ASSEMBLY

Step 1: Attach the safety eyes between rows 12 and 13 on the cap, about 8 stitches apart.

Step 2:  Use the embroidery thread to sew on a mouth halfway between the eyes.

Step 3: Attach the tentacles to the bottom panel by weaving both tails of the tentacles through stitch spaces in the panel, and tie a double knot to secure. You can weave the ends in, or maybe not, since it’ll be hidden inside the stuffed head. I chose to weave in ends because I don’t know how hard the kids will pull on the tentacles.

Step 4: Match up the seam stitch of the panel against the seam stitch of the cap. Insert your hook through both loops (front to back) on one stitch on the cap, and pull through a loop of the panel’s tail. Work a chain stitch. Then insert your hook through the same cap stitch, and through the first stitch on the panel, pull up a loop and complete a sc. (It’s ok if you fudge this. You just need to attach the two pieces together to get started.)

Step 5: For the next stitch and for each stitch around, insert hook from outside of cap through all 4 loops (cap and panel). Work a sc.

Step 6: Once you’ve gone almost around, stuff the head with fiberfill, then continue working sc around to close up the head. Join to the first sc with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

If you’d like to hang your jellyfish, you can sew on a loop at the top. Otherwise you’re done!

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Tejiendo conejos amigurumis - Little amigurumi bunnies

Acá les dejo otro patrón para tejer animalitos. Esta vez, un trío de pequeños conejitos que son súper simpáticos, con sus cabezas enormes y sus orejas largas.

El patrón está en inglés, pero eso no debería desanimar a nadie. En otro post les dejo la tabla de abreviaturas de puntos, pero googleándola la van a encontrar en todas partes!

   

  

Materials:

• Yarn [beige or white medium weight (4) yarn for the body; pink lightweight yarn (3) for the flower]
• 2.00 mm Clover Amour crochet hook and 1.25 mm crochet hook (for the carrot)
• Yarn needle (bent tip helpful for attaching amigurumi parts- see HERE)
• Fiberfill
• Brown or pink felt (for the feet)
• Patterned fabric (for lining of the ears)
• 12 mm safety eyes
• Embroidery floss (brown or beige for the nose and to attach felt for the feet; orange and green for the carrot)
• [For new bunny: 9 mm safety eyes, yellow embroidery floss for flower, pink embroidery floss for nose, beige felt for feet]

Note:  I worked in continuous rounds (vs. joined rounds).  ***Please follow along with my blog postHERE to see step-by-step photos!   

Finished Dimensions:

• Bunny with ears pointing upwards - 5.5″/14 cm tall and 3″/7.6 cm wide
• Bunny with ears pointing down - 3.5″/8.9 cm tall and 3″/7.6 cm wide

HEAD

Using beige or white yarn,

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)

R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (24 sts)

R5: *Sc 3, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (30 sts)

R6: *Sc 4, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (36 sts)

R7: *Sc 5, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (42 sts)

R8: *Sc 6, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times (48 sts)

R9-13: Sc 48

R14: *Sc 6, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (42 sts)

R15: *Sc 5, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (36 sts)

R16: *Sc 4, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (30 sts)

R17: *Sc 3, dec 1* rep 6 times. (24 sts)

Place 12 mm safety eyes towards bottom half of head.  Begin stuffing head. 

R18: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R19: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)

Continue stuffing head firmly.

R20: *Dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)

Fasten off and weave in end.

Using brown or beige embroidery floss, sew nose onto head using following tutorial:

For new bunny nose variation:

EARS (make 2)

Using beige or white yarn,

R1: 5 sc in Magic Ring (5 sts)

R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (10 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 5 times. (15 sts)

R4-8: Sc 15.

R9: *Sc 3, dec1*, rep 3 times.  (12 sts)

R10-11: Sc 12.

R12: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 3 times (9 sts)

R13-15: Sc 9.

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Sew open end together.  Cut fabric lining in shape of ears.  Sew fabric lining onto ears.  Attach ears either on top of head pointing up or towards back of head pointing down.

BODY

Using beige or white yarn,

R1: 7 sc in Magic Ring. (7 sts)

R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (14 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 7 times. (21 sts)

R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 7 times. (28 sts)

R5-8: Sc 28

R9: *Sc 2, dec 1*, rep 7 times. (21 sts)

R10: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 7 times. (14 sts)

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Stuff body firmly.  Sew body to head.

ARMS(make 2)

Using beige or white yarn,

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)

R2: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 3 times.  (9 sts)

R3: Sc 9.

R4: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 3 times.  (6 sts)

R5-7: Sc 6.

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Attach to sides of body.

LEGS (make 2)

Using beige or white yarn,

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)

R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc*, rep 6 times. (18 sts)

R4-6: Sc 18 sts.

Begin stuffing legs.

R7: *Sc 1, dec 1*, rep 6 times. (12 sts)

Continue stuffing firmly.

R8: *Dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)

R9: Sc 6.

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Cut ovals out of brown or pink felt.  Sew oval pieces onto feet using embroidery floss.  Attach legs to bottom of body.

TAIL

Using beige or white yarn,

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)

R2: Sc 2 in each sc around. (12 sts)

R3: Sc 12

R4: *Dec 1*, rep 6 times. (6 sts)

Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  Sew onto bottom-back of body to give the bunny balance. 

ACCESSORIES

• CARROT:

Using orange embroidery floss,

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring. (6 sts)

R2: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st*, rep 2 times. (8 sts)

R3-7: Sc 8.

Fasten off and sew open end together.  Tuck ends in.

Using green embroidery floss,

Ch 3, sl st to any middle stitch on top of carrot, ch 3.  Fasten off.  Sew ends back into chains.

• FLOWER

Using pink yarn,

Ch 21.

R1: *Dc, ch1, dc* in fifth ch from hook.  *Ch1, sk1. Dc, ch 1, dc in next stitch* till the end (repeat 8 times).  [Result is 9 sets of double crochet ‘V’s.]  Ch 3 and turn.

R2: In first ch1 space between the double crochet V’s, dc 4 times.  *Sl st in next ch1 space between the double crochet v’s.  Dc 5 times* till the end (repeat 9 times).  Sl st in last stitch in row.  Fasten off and leave long end for sewing.  With long end on the right side, roll the flower inwards (clockwise motion), placing the petals how you would like.  Use yarn needle to sew the long end through the layers of the flower to fasten them in place.  Attach the flower to the side of the bunny’s head.

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