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)