Precious Gift Charms
Precious Gift Charms
Tis the season to be charming! This set of 6 adorable holiday charms are the perfect size to attach to an extra special gift and look very festive hanging among the branches of an evergreen. Charm set features “Penguin” pattern from the book “Crochet a Zoo”. Finished measurements: DK weight charms (using a size D hook) vary from 2” to 3” tall. Fingering weight charms (using a size B hook) vary from 1.5” to 2.5” tall.
Yarn weight: Patterns made with Light (3) yarn – DK/Light Worsted. 10 x 100 gr / 220 yards
Materials :
Yarns (DK Weight): Cascade Ultra Pima in #3754 – True Black, #3728 – White, #3761 – Juniper, #3759 – Taupe, #3713 – Wine, #3795 – Mocha, #3798 – Suede, #3748 – Buttercup, #3753 – White peach (Less than 25 yards each)
Yarn (Fingering Weight): Lion Brand Sock-Ease Yarn #240-100 – Marshmallow
Notions:
Wool Craft Felt – White, Black, Orange, Red, and Green
Plastic Eyes (glue or sew-on variety is fine) – sizes 4mm, 4.5 mm and 5 mm.
A small 2-3” twig (for the chickadee)
Festive beads or charms (for the penguin)
Embroidery Floss – Orange
Stuffing
Marking Pins
Sewing Needle and thread
Fabric or Craft glue
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
1/8”or 1/4” Ribbon (for hanging loops)
(Optional) Stitch markers and row counter
Felt Templates (included in magazine pattern)
Merry the Moose Toy
Merry the Moose Toy
This cute and cuddly moose is all decked out for wintertime fun! In addition to the digital pattern, there is also an option to purchase the video tutorial from www.craftdaily.com. This fantastic project is so simple and quick that you will want to make an entire herd of these festive, fun friends!
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pattern video tutorial available
Download PDF for antler construction hints here!
Hooks: U.S. size G-6 (4.00mm) crochet hook & U.S. size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook
Materials:
1 skein Soft Yarn by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/141g) in each of colors 1882 Toast, 4614 Black, and 9388 Wheat
1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3761 Juniper and 3728 White
Notions:
Stitch markers
(2) 8mm or 9mm plastic safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill
tapestry needle
Amigurumi 101
Amigurumi 101
Are you interested in designing your own crochet toys but don’t know where to start? Believe it or not, it is possible to design your own toys with only a few simple shapes when you get creative with the assembly process! For toy design 101, we’ll be using 3 simple but versatile “egg” shapes (small, medium and large) to build 3 delightful and distinct toys. It’s amazing what variety you can get from leaving a shape unstuffed or by adding a few simple satin stitches to shape the surface of your toy. Once you get going, the sky’s the limit on what you can create!
Hook: Sizes G/6 (4 mm), E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size to ensure a tight stitch.
Yarn: Berroco Vintage (50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon; 217 yds [198 m]; 3.5 oz [100 g];) # 5122 Banane, #5164 Tang, #5134 Sour cherry, #5125 Aquae, #5100 Snow Day, #5114 Aster, #5167 Dewberry, #5145 Cast Iron
Notions:
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Toy Stuffing
Sewing needle
black thread
Small piece of black felt
Spring Blossom Babies
This sweet trio of springtime babies is sure to brighten your day. Each baby starts with the same body shape and will stitch up in no time. Add an adorable finish with a darling flower and precious ribbon tied in a bow.
Hook: U.S. size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook
Yarn: 1 skein Comfort Worsted by Berroco, 50% super fine acrylic, 50% super fine nylon (210 yds/100g) in each of colors 9701 Ivory (A), 9732 Primary Yellow (B), 9766 Sable (C), 9724 Pumpkin (D), 9740 Seedling (E), 9704 Peach (F), 9734 Liquorice (G), 9737 Aster (H), 9786 Coffeeberry Heather (I)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
9-10mm black plastic safety eyes, 2 per animal
Polyester fiberfill
½“–¾” wide ribbon, 12”–15” long per animal (resource – really reasonable ribbon)
Busy Bees Playset
These busy bees and flowers will make for hours of sweet playtime fun! Then, when playtime is over, all of these adorable finger puppets can be tucked away in their cozy hive for easy storage.
Hook: U.S. size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
Yarn: 1 skein Vintage by Berroco, 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon (217 yds/100g) in each of colors: 5122 Banane (A), 5145 Cast Iron (B), 5100 Snow Day (C), 5131 Mellow (D), 5196 Caramel (E), 5175 Fennel (F), 51108 Magenta (G), 5125 Aquae (H), 5114 Aster (I)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Polyester fiberfill
¾“–1” button, 1 total
Fabric glue
Black and white felt
Sewing needle and thread
Puff paint or 4.5mm plastic safety eyes (optional)
Gone Fishin’ Bath Toys
This water-friendly fishing set features a fish, sea turtle, octopus, starfish, and lobster, as well as directions on how to make a fishing hook to reel in your adorable catches! The pattern also includes a “fishing net” for easy drying and storage. Make a whole school of colorful sea animals for the bathtub or kiddie pool!
Hook: U.S. size F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
Yarn: 1 skein Crème de la Crème by Coats, 100% cotton (126 yds/71g) in each of colors: Wood Violet 910 (A), Brite Orange 252 (B), Rally Red 905 (C), Royal Blue 887 (D), Cornflower Blue 870 (E), Green Shadow 620 (F), Spruce 679 (G), Grey 0400 (H),White 001 (I), Brite Pink 720 (J), Brite Green 625 (K), Aqua 500 (L)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Plastic cabone rings, 1”-1¼“ diameter
Plastic cabone rings, 2” diameter (for fishing hook)
S-shaped shower curtain hooks
Back to School Bus Toy
Get ready for fall and back-to-school time with this soft and huggable school bus is full of adorable details like a stop sign, fenders, bumpers, and hubcaps. With a little bit of felt and some imagination, you can even add some smiling faces to the school bus windows!
Hook: U.S. size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
Yarn: 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3747 Gold (A), 3754 True Black (B), 3728 White (C), 3759 Taupe (D), 3713 Wine (E)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill
Four Calling Birds Ornaments
Four Calling Birds Ornaments
French Hens and Turtle Doves have nothing on these happy little warblers! Four songbirds are eager to sing their favorite carols for you! For an extra bit of holiday flair, try perching these darling ornaments or gift toppers on a sprig of holly or a faux evergreen branch.
Hook: U.S. size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
Yarn: 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3713 Wine (A), 3798 Suede (B), 3750 Tangerine (C), 3728 White (D), 3759 Taupe (E), 3754 True Black (F), 3748 Buttercup (G), 3725 Cobalt (H)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Wool craft felt in white, black and orange
(2) 5mm plastic eyes per bird
2-3” long twigs, 4 total
Sewing needle and thread
¼“ ribbon
Polyester fiberfill
Plucky Penguin Bowling
When the weather outside is frightful, break out this set of penguin pins and chick bowling balls! Make six pins (or ten for a bigger challenge), and get ready for a soft and friendly game of indoor penguin bowling! To make your penguins more stable while standing, try adding a small bean bag to the bottom of each pin.
Hook: U.S. size G-6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
Yarn: 1 skein Soft Yarn by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/141g) in each of colors 4614 Black (A), 9440 Light Grey Heather (B), 4422 Tangerine (C)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Wool craft felt in white and assorted colors
(2) 6mm plastic eyes per penguin
Sewing needle and thread
Polyester fiberfill
Optional – beanbags (to weigh down the pins & bowling balls)
Fishbowl Beanie
Fishbowl Beanie
Colorful guppies swim around and around this adorable fishbowl hat. It’s so cute, you might be tempted to make a full-sized one for yourself! If you want to add even more sea life to your beanie, you can find additional patterns in the book, Bathtime Buddies. Just be sure to use a small hook and DK weight yarn for the appliqués so your sea turtles, lobsters, or jellyfish will be just the right size.
Hook:
U.S. size H-8 (5mm) crochet hook (with worsted yarn)
U.S. size D-3 (3.25mm) crochet hook (with DK yarn)
Yarn:
1 skein Comfort Worsted by Berroco, 50% nylon, 50% acrylic (210 yds/100g) in each of colors: 9758 Crypto Crystalline (A), 9720 Hummus (B), 9740 Seedling (C)
1 skein Comfort DK by Berroco, 50% nylon, 50% acrylic (178 yds/50g) in each of colors: 2731 Kidz Orange (D), 2719 Sunshine (E), 2733 Turquoise (F), 2734 Liquorice (G), 2736 Primary Blue (H), 2723 Rosebud (I), 2722 Purple (J), 2742 Pimpernel (K)
Notions:
Stitch markers
Fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Boo-Boo Buddies
These caring critters are ready to apply some cool and soothing help for little bumps and bruises. Filled with dry beans, these all natural, soft, and adorable cotton ice packs provide 10–15 minutes of gentle, cooling relief when stored in the freezer!
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 7” tall x 4” wide
Hook: U.S. size F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
Yarn: 1 skein Crème de la Crème by Red Heart, 100% cotton (125 yds/70.9g) in each of colors 331 Fudge Brown (A), 118 Linen (B), 679 Spruce (C), 701 Orchid Pink (D), 870 Cornflower Blue (E), 1 White (F), 12 Black (G)
Notions:
2 cups dried beans
Black felt
Fabric glue
Stitch Markers
Tapestry needle
Roly Poly Hedgehog & Teddy Bear
Roly Poly Hedgehog: This sweet little hedgehog can’t wait to snuggle up under a warm blanket when the weather gets chilly. His cute face is full of charming details, and his quills are crocheted at the end, using surface slip stitches and chains. For children under the age of three, you can apply French knots for eyes to make your hedgehog baby safe!
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 6″ tall
Hook: U.S. size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook
Yarn: Ultra Alpaca by Berroco – 1 skein Ultra Alpaca by Berroco, 50% wool, 50% alpaca (215 yds/100g) in each of colors 6208 Couscous (A), 6280 Mahogany Mix (B), 6245 Pitch Black (C)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
(2) 9mm plastic safety eyes
Fiberfill
Teddy Bear: This sweet teddy bear is perfect for little hands (and not so little hands) to hold and cuddle! His friendly face will make him a loveable pal for a special child in your life.
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Measurements: 9” tall x 5” wide
Hook: U.S. size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook
Yarn: Soft Yarn by Red Heart – 1 skein Soft Yarn by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/140g) in each of colors Chocolate (A) and Black (B)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
(2) 9mm plastic safety eyes
Fiberfill
4″ square beige felt
Sewing needle and thread
Oh dear, Reindeer & Snow Plow
Snow Plow: Soft and huggable, this charming snow plow is full of fun and realistic details. Featuring a siren light, curving plow, and a tipping dumper filled with road salt, this truck is sure to make quick work of clearing away deep drifts of yarn skeins, or even the occasional yarn-a-
Skill Level:
Finished Measurements: 9” long x 5.5” wide x 4” high
Hook: U.S. size D-3 (3.25mm) Hook
Yarn: Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns – 1 skein Ultra Pima by Cascade Yarns, 100% Pima cotton (220 yds/100g) in each of colors 3774 Major Teal (A), 3759 Taupe (B), 3754 True Black (C), 3729 Gray (D), 3727 Sky Blue (E), 3718 Natural (F), 3803 Tiger Lily (G)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Fiberfill
Oh Dear, Reindeer: This adorable reindeer would love nothing more than to snuggle under a cozy blanket while watching the snowfall. Crochet with durable acrylic yarn and easy stitches, this little friend will quickly become a cherished toy.
Errata: Body Side (make 2)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc 1, sc 2 in next st, sc 1, turn. (4 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc 4, turn. (4 sts)
Row 6: Ch 10, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in next st, sc 12, turn. (14 sts)
Skill L
Finished Measurements: 7” tall x 5” long
Hook: U.S. size G-6 (4mm) crochet hook
Yarn: Soft Yarn by Red Heart – 1 skein Soft Yarn by Red Heart, 100% acrylic (256 yds/140g) in each of colors Chocolate (A) and Black (B)
Tools:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
(2) 9mm plastic safety eyes
Fiberfill
4″ square black felt (optional for felt eyes)
Sewing needle and thread
Circus Engine
Circus Engine
Choo Choo! Car number one in a four-car series, this decked-out circus train engine comes complete with whistle and cow catcher. Customize it with gold pinstriping to make your locomotive extra special.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: About 8″ long, 6½” tall, and 5″ wide.
Hook: Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yd 200 m/3½ oz 100 g): #3733 turquoise (A), 100 yds; #3779 pansy (B) and #3729 gray (C), 75 yd each; #3754 true black (D), 50 yd; #3728 white (E), 40 yd; #3747 gold (F), 25 yd.
Notions:
Plastic canvas #7 mesh, 1 sheet
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill
stitch markers
(1) ¾” grey plastic button.
Circus Train Coal Car
Circus Train Coal Car
Choo Choo! Car number two in a four-car series, this car filled to the brim with lumpy bumpy coal is the perfect companion for a hardworking engine. (See Love of Crochet Spring 2016 for the Train Engine pattern).
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Measurements: 6” long x 5” tall x 4” wide
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Hook: Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yds 200 m/3½ oz 100 g): #3735 jade (A), 95 yds; #3729 gray (B), 75 yds; #3754 true black (C), 50 yds; #3728 white (D), 20 yds; #3747 gold (E), 10 yds.
Notions:
Plastic canvas #7 mesh, 1 sheet
tapestry needle
polyester fiberfill
stitch markers
(1) ¾” grey plastic button.
