Amigurumi: Squirrel ( eng )

 Amigurumi: Squirrel 

This adorable amigurumi squirrel is a perfect DIY crochet project. It's a cute cuddly toy for both children and the young at heart. With its charming rustic vibe, it brings a delightful autumnal atmosphere to any space, perfect as a toy, decoration, or even as part of a lovingly crafted children's zoo. Completing this little companion not only provides hours of fun crocheting but also creates a warm and friendly atmosphere, making the home cozy for autumn.

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Head:

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in a magic ring.

(6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around.

(12)

Rnd 3: 12 sc

(12)

Rnd 4: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(18)

Rnd 5: 18 sc

(18)

Rnd 6: 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(24)

Rnd 7: 24 sc

(24)

Rnd 8: 3 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(30)

Rnd 9-12: 30 sc

(30)

Now, insert safety eyes between Rnd 7 and Rnd 8. Place the first eye between the 1st and 2nd stitch and the second eye 6 stitches apart. Securely close the eyes from the inside with the caps.

Alternatively, you can stitch eyes using black yarn at these positions.

Rnd 13: sc2tog, 3 sc 6 times

(24)

Rnd 14: sc2tog, 2 sc 6 times

(18)

Stuff the head with fiberfill at this point.

Rnd 15: sc2tog, 1 sc 6 times

(12)

Rnd 16: sc2tog around

(6)

Stuff a bit more fiberfill. Cut the yarn leaving a tail of about 15 cm, draw through the remaining stitches and sew the opening closed.

Body:

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in a magic ring.

(6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around.

(12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(18)

Rnd 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(24)

Rnd 5-9: 24 sc

(24)

Rnd 10: sc2tog, 2 sc 6 times

(18)

Rnd 11: 18 sc

(18)

Rnd 12: sc2tog, 1 sc 6 times

(12)

Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Rnd 13: sc2tog around

(6)

Cut the yarn leaving a tail of about 25 cm, draw through the last stitch and sew the opening closed.

Belly in White:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring

(6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around

(12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(18)

Cut the yarn and draw it through the last stitch.

Legs (Make 2):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring

(6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around

(12)

Rnd 3-5: 12 sc

(12)

Rnd 6: sc2tog, 4 sc 2 times

(10)

Rnd 7: sc2tog, 3 sc 2 times

(8)

Stuff the leg with fiberfill.

Rnd 8: sc2tog, 2 sc 2 times

(6)

Cut the yarn, draw through the stitches, and sew the opening closed.

Arms (Make 2):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring

(6)

Rnd 2-4: 6 sc

(6)

Do not stuff with fiberfill.

Cut the yarn, draw through the stitches, and sew the opening closed.

Tail:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring

(6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around

(12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(18)

Rnd 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(24)

Rnd 5: 3 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(30)

Rnd 6: 4 sc, 2 sc in next st 6 times

(36)

Rnd 7-8: 36 sc

(36)

Rnd 9: sc2tog, 1 sc 10 times, 6 sc

(26)

Rnd 10: sc2tog 10 times, 6 sc

(16)

Rnd 11: 16 sc

(16)

Rnd 12: sc2tog 5 times, 6 sc

(11)

Rnd 13-18: 11 sc

(11)

Stuff the tail with fiberfill.

Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1 sc 2 times, 6 sc

(10)

Rnd 20: sc2tog 2 times, 6 sc

(8)

Rnd 21: sc2tog, 6 sc

(7)

Stuff a bit more fiberfill. Cut the yarn, draw through the last stitch, and sew the opening closed.

Ears (Make 2):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring

(6)

Rnd 2: 6 sc

(6)

Rnd 3: 2 sc in next st, 5 sc

(7)

Rnd 4: 2 sc in next st, 6 sc

(8)

Rnd 5: 2 sc in next st, 7 sc

(9)

Do not stuff with fiberfill.

Cut the yarn, draw through the stitches, and sew the opening closed.

Ear Tips (Make 2):

Cut 4 brown strands of yarn, each about 5-6 cm long, and knot 2 strands at each ear tip. Once all are attached, unravel the strands and trim to the desired length.

Nose:

With black yarn, embroider a nose onto the first round of the head.

Assembly:

Attach the head to the body.

Tip: The nose should point slightly downwards.

Attach the ears to round 12 of the head.

Attach the arms to the body.

Finally, attach the legs and tail, ensuring the squirrel can sit properly.

Tip: Attach the tail to multiple points on the body and head.

Use the white yarn ends to attach the belly.

Granny Square: Two - Colored Granny Square ( eng )

Two-Colored Granny Square

This two-colored Granny Square stands out for its airy design and is perfect for summer tops. Crocheted with fine yarn, it creates a lace-like pattern that is ideal for crafting beautiful tablecloths or even beach dresses. Its versatility allows for various creative applications, whether as embellishments on garments or for enhancing living spaces with its delicate charm.

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1st Round:

 Begin with Yarn A.

Ch 7 (counts as 1 dc + 3 ch) * 3 dc, 3 ch, repeat from * 2 more times, 2 dc.

Fasten off, invisibly join the round in the 5th ch of starting ch-7.

(12 + 12 ch)

2nd Round:

 Attach Yarn B to any ch-space, start with a standing sc.

* 1 dc + 2 ch + 1 dc + 2 ch in the ch-space, 3 hdc, repeat from *3 more times.

Fasten off, invisibly join the round in the 1st ch after the 1st dc.

(24 + 16 ch)

3rd Round: 

Each corner has 2 ch-spaces (right and left).

Join Yarn A to any right ch-space with a standing sc.

* 2 dc in the ch-space, 2 hdc around the next dc, 2 dc in the next ch-space, 5 hdc, repeat from * 3 more times.

Fasten off, invisibly join the round in the 2nd sc.

(44)

4th Round:

Start with Yarn B in the 3rd hdc of a 5-hdc group with a standing sc.

* 4 tr + 2 ch + 4 tr in the same st, skip 2 sts, 1 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sts, 1 sc, skip 2 sts, repeat from * 3 more times.

Invisibly join the round in the 2nd sc.

(40 + 24 ch)

5th Round: 

Start with Yarn A in any 2 ch-space with a standing sc.

* 2 dc + 2 ch + 2 dc in the 2 ch-space, 5 hdc, work 1 front-post hdc around each of the next 4 skipped dc from the 3rd round, working before the 4 ch of the 4th round, 5 dc, repeat from *

3 more times.

Invisibly join the round in the 2nd sc.

(72 + 8 ch)

Granny Square: Flower Mosaic. ( eng )

Granny Square: Flower Mosaic.

This Granny Square is excellent for projects requiring a solid and dense structure, such as bags, blankets, cushions, and coaster sets. Its sturdy nature ensures longevity and stability while maintaining an appealing aesthetic appearance.

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Worked with 7 colors. Each round has a different color.

Round 1 Color A

Chain 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, 3 ch into a magic ring. 3 dc, 3 ch, repeat 2 times. Fasten off and close the round invisibly in the 1st real dc.

(12 + 12 ch)

Round 2 Color B

Join yarn in any ch-3 space and start with a standing sc.

1 sc in the ch-3 space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, work a 3 dc cluster = Cl, + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl into the next dc, skip 1 dc, * ch 1, 1 sc in the ch-3 space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl into the next dc, skip 1 dc,* repeat 2 times, ch 1.

Fasten off and close the round invisibly in the 1st ch after the 1st sc.

(16 + 24 ch)

Round 3 Color C

Join yarn in any ch-3 space before a sc and start with a standing sc.

3 hdc in the ch-3 space, 3 ch, skip 1 sc, 3 hdc in the next ch-3 space, 3 ch, skip 1 sc, 3 hdc in the next 1 ch-space, 2 ch, skip the next 3-dc cluster, 1 sc into the next 3-dc cluster, 2 ch, skip the next 3-dc cluster, repeat 3 times, slip stitch into the 1st hdc.

(28 + 28 ch)

Round 4 Color D

Join yarn in the middle hdc of any first 3-hdc group, starting with a standing sc.

Work a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl into the same stitch, ch 1, skip 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 hdc, a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl into the next hdc, skip 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next sc, * skip 1 hdc, a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl into the next hdc, ch 1, skip 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 hdc, a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl into the next hdc, skip 1 hdc, 1 sc into the next sc,* repeat 2 times.

Fasten off and close the round invisibly in the 1st ch after the first Cl.

(32 + 40 ch)

Round 5 Color E

Join yarn in a middle 3-dc cluster to the right of the sc worked in a ch-1 space in round 4, starting with a standing sc.

1 sc in the middle 3-dc cluster, 2 ch, skip the next 3-dc cluster, 3 hdc in the next 1-ch space, 3 ch, skip 1 sc, 3 hdc in the next 1-ch space, 2 ch, skip the next 3-dc cluster, 1 sc in the middle 3-dc cluster, 2 ch, skip the next 3-dc cluster, 3 hdc in the next sc, 2 ch, skip the next 3-dc cluster, repeat 3 times.

Fasten off and close the round invisibly in the 1st ch after the first sc.

(44 + 44 ch)

Round 6 Color F

Join yarn in the middle hdc of any first 3-hdc group before a 3-ch space, starting with a standing sc.

(Work a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl in the middle hdc, ch 1, skip 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip 1 hdc, * work a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl + 2 ch + a Cl in the middle hdc, ch 1, skip 1 hdc, 1 sc in the next sc, ch 1, skip 1 hdc,* repeat 1 time.) Repeat 3 times.

Fasten off and close the round invisibly in the 1st ch after the first Cl.

(48 + 72 ch)

Round 7 Color G

Join yarn in a middle 3-dc cluster before a corner, starting with a standing sc.

(2 sc in the middle 3-dc cluster, skip the next 3-dc cluster, 3 dc in the next 1-ch space, 2 ch, skip 1 sc, 3 dc in the next 1-ch space, * skip the next 3-dc cluster, 2 sc in the middle 3-dc cluster, skip the next 3-dc cluster, 3 dc in the next sc,* repeat 1 time.) Repeat 3 times.

Fasten off and close the round invisibly in the 2nd sc.

(72 + 8 ch)

32 .Granny Square: Blütenmosaik

Granny Square: Bütenmosaik 

Mit Häkelanleitung

Robust und Vielseitig: Das Granny Square für langlebige Häkelprojekte

Granny Squares sind nicht nur ein Klassiker im Häkeln, sondern auch extrem vielseitig. Besonders dieses spezielle Granny Square-Muster, das ein Mosaik darstellt, eignet sich hervorragend für Projekte, die eine feste und dichte Struktur erfordern. Ob für Taschen, Decken, Kissen oder Untersetzer-Sets – die robuste Beschaffenheit dieses Musters gewährleistet Langlebigkeit und Stabilität.

Perfekt für Verschiedene Projekte

Dank seiner festen Struktur ist dieses Granny Square ideal für Taschen. Es verleiht ihnen die nötige Festigkeit und Form, um den täglichen Anforderungen standzuhalten. Auch Decken profitieren von dieser robusten Beschaffenheit, da sie dadurch strapazierfähiger und langlebiger werden. Die dichte Struktur sorgt dafür, dass die Decken warm und gemütlich bleiben und viele Jahre halten.

Dekorative Heimtextilien

Kissen und Untersetzer-Sets, die aus diesem Granny Square gefertigt werden, bieten nicht nur Funktionalität, sondern auch ein ansprechendes ästhetisches Erscheinungsbild. Die dichte Struktur sorgt dafür, dass die Kissen ihre Form behalten und die Tischsets gut auf dem Tisch liegen. Diese Projekte bringen nicht nur Farbe und Struktur in dein Zuhause, sondern sind auch praktisch im Alltag.

Langlebigkeit und Stabilität

Ein weiterer großer Vorteil dieses Granny Square-Musters ist seine Langlebigkeit. Durch die feste und dichte Struktur bleibt dein Häkelprojekt auch bei häufigem Gebrauch in Form und sieht lange Zeit schön aus. Dies macht es zu einer ausgezeichneten Wahl für Projekte, die regelmäßig benutzt werden. Die strapazierfähige Beschaffenheit dieses Musters stellt sicher, dass deine gehäkelten Werke viele Jahre Freude bereiten.

Fazit

Dieses Granny Square ist die perfekte Wahl für alle, die nach einem robusten und festen Häkelmuster suchen. Ob für Taschen, Decken, Kissen oder Untersetzer-Sets – die Vielseitigkeit und dichtere Struktur dieses Musters machen es zu einem unverzichtbaren Bestandteil deines Häkelrepertoires. Starte dein nächstes Häkelprojekt mit diesem festen und dichten Granny Square und erlebe, wie es Funktionalität und Ästhetik in perfekten Einklang bringt.

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Irish Wheel with Picots (englisch)

Irish Wheel with Picots 

This exquisite Irish crochet work is versatile, serving as a unique centerpiece in larger crochet projects or blending harmoniously with other motifs. Its artistic design adds a charming touch to any piece, transforming them into true masterpieces. Thanks to its flexible structure, it is equally suitable for use with thicker cotton or wool as well as finer yarns, offering you limitless creative possibilities.

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Round 1

Close 8 ch with a sl st to form a ring.

Round 2

Crochet 16 sc into the ring, then join with a sl st into the first sc to close the ring.

Round 3

Chain 10, 1 dc in the 3rd sc, * 8 ch, 1 dc in the 3rd sc * repeat 4 times, 8 ch, then close the round with a sl st into the 2nd ch of the initial ch-10 loop.

Round 4

Crochet 10 sc in each ch-loop.

Round 5

Crochet 1 sc in each sc.

Round 6

3 sc, 1 picot, 2 sc, 1 picot, 2 sc, 1 picot, 3 sc * repeat 5 times, then end the round with a sl st.

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