Ball-jointed dolls, or BJDs, are articulated figures connected at their joints by a system of spherical sockets. Traditionally made from resin or porcelain, these dolls are celebrated for their realism, posability, and often, haunting beauty. But in the hands of textile artists, this classic dollmaking method has taken a turn toward the soft and surreal.

The Whimsical World of Crochet Ball-Jointed Dolls: Where Craft Meets Artistry

In the realm of dollmaking, where porcelain elegance and resin realism often take centre stage, a quiet revolution has been unravelling—stitch by stitch. Enter the world of crochet ball-jointed dolls (BJD), a unique fusion of traditional handcraft and the mechanical precision of articulated doll design. These enchanting creations are not only captivating to look at but are a testament to the boundless creativity of fiber artists.

Sometimes, the goal isn’t the ball-joints but to use wire to get a movable doll. Many crochet amiguruimi youtubers have mastered this art, especially Little Owls Hut Crochet.

Below is an example of a doll who instead of being floppy, can stand tall thanks to crochet around wires.

From Hook to Hinge: The Art of Crocheted BJDs

Crocheting a ball-jointed doll requires an exceptional blend of artistry and engineering. Unlike traditional amigurumi, which results in cuddly, static toys, crocheted BJDs are built to move. Their limbs and heads are attached using clever techniques—often involving snap fasteners, buttons, elastic cords, or even 3D-printed components—to allow fluid movement at the shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows.

From Hook to Hinge: The Art of Crocheted BJDs

Crocheting a ball-jointed doll requires an exceptional blend of artistry and engineering. Unlike traditional amigurumi, which results in cuddly, static toys, crocheted BJDs are built to move. Their limbs and heads are attached using clever techniques—often involving snap fasteners, buttons, elastic cords, or even 3D-printed components—to allow fluid movement at the shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows.

Some crochet pieces are a combination of both the Ball-Jointed Dolls and Crochet pieces.

Crochet ball-jointed dolls are more than just toys or art pieces—they are vessels of expression, tiny avatars of their maker’s imagination. Whether dressed in steampunk gear or elven robes, whether sitting quietly on a shelf or starring in photo stories, these dolls invite us into a realm where yarn is magic, and every joint is a new opportunity to pose, play, or dream.

If you’ve ever held a crochet hook and wondered what you could create, perhaps it’s time to go beyond the scarf—and start crafting a doll with a soul stitched into every joint.

This is an Advanced Pattern for the Crochet Enthusiast and it is Only free for my Subscribers :) This crochet pattern is made on and off the heirloom. You will make the swan head, body, and tail in one go, and then you will make the wing separate. The wing is stitched on in the end. 

Heirloom on 2nd smallest setting.52 loops each side.Use a sewing needle to stitch the loops together. Stitch the loops together to give the Swan its form. Then you can crochet in the remaining loops.22 loops together. This will be the swan  Continue connecting loops on the other end of the work.

This will be the swan tail.

Connect loops as follows so the ‘tail’ bends in the opposite direction to the head: 9 loops together.On the other side of loops on the tail end, sk 8 loops, 16 loops together.Fold the swan by bending the head over to the middle, and then flip the head over to the other side which creates the shape of a Swan.

Continue crochet on swan head side. With a sewing needle, thread a loop around the next 17 loops individually. Stretch the neck out. Sl st in the first loop after the 17 loops, fold it over and slip stitch it to the middle sc, get the next loop and continue this process for the neck loops (7 loops all up). Do the same for the loops on the other side. This time, use a sewing needle.

On the tail side, begin crochet loops on the opposite side to 9 loops together. Crochet each 9 loops individually with 1 sc, ch 1. Turn after sc in 9th loop.

Continue crochet Swan tail as follows:

Crochet next row as follows: *Ch 5, sl st in next sc, ch 3, sl st in next sc*, continue between ** to end. Turn.

Crochet next row as follows. In ch 5 sp crochet: 3 sc + 3-ch picot + 3 sc, and in 3-ch sp crochet: 3 sc. Fasten off.

Fold the wing over so that the picots are facing downwards.

All that is left now before crochet the wing is to complete the chest area. Begin where neck ends and crochet 2 loops together with sc, *ch 2, Sc in next loop*, continue between ** to end, sl st in last picot of tail.

Begin crochet Wing.

On heirloom, crochet 24 loops each side connected with sc in the middle. Still use the 2nd smallest setting.

Off the loom, crochet tip of wing as follows: 8 loops together with a sc. On the loops opposite side, crochet as follows: sk 6 loops, crochet 12 loops together with sc. Begin crochet beginning of wing: crochet the remaining loops into the middle scs of the work as we did with the neck of the swan. On the opposite side: use a sewing needle and stitch the 6 loops into the middle of the sc of the work as before.

Continue crochet in the remaining 10 unworked loops in the middle as follows: 1 sc in 1st loop, * ch 2, 1 sc in next loop*, continue to end. Sl st in the beginning of the wing.

Continue crochet in the last 6 remaining loops: 1 sc in 1st loop, *ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, ch 5, 1 sc in next loop*, rep between ** to end, turn. Crochet 3 sc in 3-ch sp and (3sc + 3-ch picot + 3 sc) in 5-ch sp across. Fasten off.

I repainted her face using acrylic paint. Outfit made with 100% cotton. I decorated using tatting technique and made the pink flowers. Hair made using 100 % cotton yarn.

She used to be an Anna doll. See before and after below.

Click on image to get this doll hair tutorial that I am using in all my doll upcycled.

Doll Face Repaint

Repainting her face was challenging and fun. It was not easy, but I got there in the end. When the repaint was complete, I used clear nailpolish as varnish.

More Doll Upcycle Inspiration.

Elsa Doll upcycle before and after. Click on image to get pattern.

Barbie doll upcycle. Click on image to get this pattern and tutorial.

Barbie doll upcycle. Click on image to get pattern.

Crochet Doll Tank Top ~ Click on image to get this tank top pattern.

Get ALL my Doll patterns in Doll Pattern Category Here.

This Graphgane crochet pattern is for sale here in my Etsy shop.

How to make your own Graphgan pattern

Graphgan patterns can be made using crochet stitch software. I use the filet crochet design software called CrochetDesign. To make Graphgan, you must change the settings to single stitch. If not, it will make filet crochet diagrams.

I love making Filet crochet patterns. My themes are animals and fairies. I love their beautiful vibration. They lighten up the spirit. I am currently drawn to Elephants. Below are some of my latest filet crochet patterns with Elephant theme.

Elephant Filet Crochet Pattern

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My Fairy themed Book covers

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Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook size 2.5 mm

100 % cotton yarn in green and pink.

Special crochet stitches:

This crochet tank top pattern uses Solomon’s knot, Bullion stitch, and Crocodile stitch.

Bullion stitch uses 7 loops over the hook in this pattern.

Crochet doll tank top pattern step by step tutorial

Get the FULL Video Tutorial on my Youtube here.

Row 1. Begin crochet Solomon’s Knot as follows: 8 long loops (Solomon’s knot stitch), + 3 at end of row. Turn.

Row 2 – 4. Crochet Solomon’s knot. Each row begins with 3 loops instead of 2, EXCEPT row 4 which begins with 2 loops. This is to avoid a floppy edge. Turn.

Row 5. 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end. Turn.

Row 6. Ch 3, *1 bullion st in next st, 1 tr in next st, turn, sk 1 tr, 1 bullion st around previous bullion st, turn, 1 tr in next st (next to last tr made)*. Continue between ** to last 2 sc. Do not turn. Sl st in last 2 sc to next loop. Crochet as follows: 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end, sl st in st up the edge other side.

Row 7. Begin crochet crocodile stitch as follows: 13 sc, turn, Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end.

Row 8. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 9. Sl st to middle of 2nd shell from hook, ch 3, 1 tr in same st as ch 3, ch 2, 2 tr the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2*, repeat between ** to end of row, ending with 2 tr in center of last shell. Turn.

Row 10. Ch 2, 2 tr into the center of last shell. Turn.

Row 11. Crochet 5 tr down treble, ch 1, crochet 5 tr up treble. Fasten off.

On other side, attach yarn in 13th sc from end. Turn.

Row 12. Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end of 13 scs.

Row 13. Ch 2, 2 tr into the center of last shell, ch 2, 2 tr in the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2, 2 tr into the center of next shell. Turn.

Row 14. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 15. Sl st to middle of 1st shell made previous row. Ch 3, 1 treble in same spot. Turn.

Row 16. Fasten off.

Edging: Crochet edge around the side of row 7 to 15 both sides using row 6 as pattern.

Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook size 5.00 mm

Vero Mooda Loom Yarn 74 % Acrylic + 26 % Nylon.

Special crochet stitches:

This crochet tank top pattern uses Solomon’s knot, Bullion stitch, and Crocodile stitch.

Bullion stitch uses 7 loops over hook in this pattern.

Crochet tank top pattern step by step tutorial

Row 1. Begin crochet Solomon’s Knot as follows: 20 long loops (Solomon’s knot stitch), + 3 at end of row. Turn.

Row 2 – 4. Crochet Solomon’s knot. Each row begins with 3 loops instead of 2, EXCEPT row 4 which begins with 2 loops. This is to avoid a floppy edge. Turn.

Row 5. 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end. Turn.

Row 6. Row 6. Ch 3, *1 bullion st in next st, 1 tr in next st, turn, sk 1 tr, 1 bullion st around previous bullion st, turn, 1 tr in next st (next to last tr made)*. Continue between ** to last 2 sc. Do not turn. Sl st in last 2 sc to next loop. Crochet as follows: 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end, sl st in st up the edge other side.

Row 7. Begin crochet crocodile stitch as follows: 31 sc, turn, Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end.

Row 8. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 9. Sl st to middle of 2nd shell from hook, ch 3, 1 tr in same st as ch 3, ch 2, 2 tr the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2*, repeat between ** to end of row, ending with 2 tr in center of 2nd last shell. Turn.

Row 10. Rep row 8. Turn.

Row 11. Ch 2, *2 tr into the center of last shell, ch 2, 2 tr in the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2*, repeat between ** to end of row, ending with 2 tr in center of shell.

Row 12. Rep row 8.

Row 13. Rep row 9.

Row 14. Rep row 11.

Row 15. Rep row 8.

Row 16. Ch 2, 2 tr in the center of last shell. Turn.

Row 17. Crocodile stitch in 2-tr-group. Fasten off.

Crochet edge around the side of row 7 to 17 both sides using row 6 as pattern.

Crochet Tank top for the perfect summer.

I finally crochet my first Zig Zag Cable pattern. It is easier to follow a diagram than a written description.

The pink hooks are Front Post Trebles (FPdtr) that go behind the FPdtr when you make the waving cable pattern. The blue books are Front Post Trebles (FPdtr) that go in front of the FPdtr to make the waving cable patterns. The green hooks are FPtr.

FPdtr is marked in 2 colours because the pink coloured hooks go behind the blue cloured hooks when you make the cables. This makes the Zig Zag pattern where it looks like the cables are woven in and out of each other. This is because the cables are crochet 2 rows below the row you are on.

When you make the FPtr and FPDtr crochet around the stitches 2 rows below as the diagram above shows.

Check out my Celtic Weave Cable Pattern.

This is a great pattern to practise Celtic Weave pattern.

Get the Celtic Weave Pattern here.

Crochet hook size 5.5 mm

Crochet Yarn Checkhearton Country 8 PLY in Orange

Scissors

Sewing needle

Crochet Stitches Used

This pattern uses DC-Cross Stitches: Sk 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, go behind the stitch and crochet a dc in 2nd stitch going backwards. Insert the hook from front to back.

This pattern also uses Waffle stitch. Click here to learn the Waffle Stitch.

FPDC

BPDC

Crochet Men’s Slippers Pattern ~ Free Crochet Pattern

Begin Crochet Sole

Get the Video Tutorial Here.

Row 1. Ch 30, turn, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch to end, 5 hdc in last ch. Continue crochet underneath the stitches with 1 hdc in each hdc, end with 1 hdc in turning ch. Turn.

Row 2. 1 hdc in every hdc to the 5 dc cluster from previour row, in the next hdc crochet: 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, Continue crochet 1 hdc to end. Turn.

Row 3. Crochet 1 hdc in each hdc to the middle 2 hdc (tip of sole), 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 1 hdc in remaining hdc to end. Turn.

Row 4. Crochet 1 hdc in each hdc to the midle where you crocheted 2 hdc in 2 hdc (all up 4 hdc). In the 4 hdc crochet: 2 hdc in each 4 hdc. Continue crochet 1 hdc to end. Turn.

Row 5. Crochet 1 hdc in each hdc all around. Turn.

Row 6. Slip stitch in the 1st 29 hdc, 2 hdc in the next 12 hdc, sl st in the remaining 29 hdc. Turn.

Row 7. Crochet slip stitch in 29 slip stitch, 1 hdc in 24 hdc, and sl st in remaining 29 slip stitch. Turn.

Row 8. Slip stitch in next 12 sl st, Ch 2, 1 dc in all the stitches until the remaining 11 sl sts, sl st in remaining sl st. Instead of turning, crochet across to other side and begin shaping heel. Crochet 16 sc across. Do not turn. In the next 11 sts crochet 4 sets of Dc-Cross stitches, sl st in ch 2. In the remaining dc we are now crochet waffle stitch. Continue as follows: Ch 2, 1 FPDC in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *1 FPDC in next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc*, rep between ** to end, sl st to dc below. Crochet the remaining 11 sl st with a set of 4 Dc-Cross stitches, 1 dc in sc, sc in sc across to other side, end with sl st in ch 2.

Row 9. Ch 2, crochet 4 sets of DC-cross stitches on top of cross stitches previous row, sl st in ch 2, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, *1 FPDC in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc*, rep between ** to end, sl st to dc below, crochet 4 sets of DC-cross stitches on top of DC-cross stitches, 1 dc in sc, 1 sc in every sc across, sl st in ch 2.

Row 10. Ch 2, crochet 4 sets of DC-cross stitches on top of cross stitches previous row, sl st in ch 2, Ch 2, 1 FPDC in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *1 FPDC in next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc*, rep between ** to end, sl st to dc below, crochet 4 sets of DC-cross stitches on top of DC-cross stitches.

Row 11. Crochet 4 sets of DC-cross stitches on top of cross stitches previous row, 1 sc in ch , 1sc in every dc to end, crochet 4 sets of DC-cross stitches on top of DC-cross stitches, continue crochet DC-cross stitches across dc to other side.

Row 12. Crochet 4 sets of DC-cross stitches on top of cross stitches previous row, 1 sc in sc, continue crochet across sc with Dc-cross stitches, end with sc in sc, crochet sets of DC-cross stitches on top of DC-cross stitches until you reach the beginning row of other side, 1 sc in 1st dc.

Row 13. 1 sc in each sts all around.

Fasten off and turn work inside out.

PS. On the 2nd slipper, reattach yarn on the opposite side of where you are from Row 13. This way, you will create the pattern folding outwards on the other slipper as well.

Round 14. 1 sc in next 10 sc, 1 hdc in next 6 sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc, 1 tr in next 3 sc, 1 dtr in next 3 scs, sk 3 scs, sl st in next sc, turn, 1 sc in next 15 sts, turn, 1 hdc in next 6 sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc, 1 tr in next 3 sc, 1 dtr in next 3 scs, sk 3 scs, sl st in next sc, turn, 1 sc in 15 sts, sk 2 scs, 1 sc in next sc, no not turn, 1 sc in next sc, *sk 1 sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc*, rep between ** to you reach dtr on the other side. Turn work inside out.

Round 15. *2 FPDC in next 2 sts (in st below sc), 2 BPDC in next 2 sts*, rep between ** 2 times, turn, rep between ** 3 times, turn, rep between ** 3 times, sk 2 sc, sl st in sc, turn, rep between ** 3 times. Fasten off. Fold the flap across and stitch to side of slipper.

Female Version:

Crochet to round 14 as Men’s slippers

Row 14. 1 sc in next 14 sc, Begin crochet Crocodile stitch as follows: ch 4, 1 dc in same st as ch 4, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep between ** 9 times, 1 sc in remaining sts all around.

Row 15. 1 sc in sc, sl st in ch 3 of 4 ch sp, crochet 5 tr down the 3 ch of the 2-tr group, insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end, end with sl st in ch sp of last 2-tr group, 1 sc in sc around. Fasten off.

Row 16. Attach blue colored yarn in middle of shell: *1 bullion block stitch in same st as sl st, sl st in 2 ch sp* continue to end of crocodile stitches, sl st in every sc around, sl st in 1st crocodile stitch.

More Crochet Slippers

Crochet slippers are an excellent way to use up leftover yarn from other projects. Crafters can combine various colors and textures to create unique slippers while reducing yarn waste.

Click on images to get these crochet slipper patterns.

Crochet Booties

Crochet booties are inherently cute. Click on images below to get these patterns for free.

Heart-shaped Bullion Crochet Petal Free Pattern

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Get the full video tutorial on youtube here.

Foundation ch: In Blue, Chain 20, turn, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch to end. Turn.

Row 1. Change color to yellow: 1 bullion st in same st as turning ch, *1 bullion stitch in next st*, rep between ** 10 times. Turn.

Row 2. Change color to pink: ch 2, *2 bullion st in next st,* rep across bullion st to end. Fasten off.

Roll the foundation chain into a ball in the direction that makes the Bullion stitches face inwards. Stitch the ball together and fold the bullion stitches outwards. Stitch the sides together to form a ring. Tighten the stitches that hold row 2 together to make the Heart Shape.

Crochet Heart-Shaped Bowl

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More Heart-Shaped Crochet Patterns.

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This pattern uses the Old Irish Fifth Wheel motif in a modern way. :) I did the same with the Irish Fern pattern here.

In this pattern, I crochet over the cord. This is a common Irish Crochet Technique. You can learn more here.

Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook 5.0 mm and 4.00 mm.

Yarn: 100 % Acrylic in yellow, dark pink, light pink, light blue, Moda Vera Flurry Yarn, and Moda Vera Fayette Yarn multicolor.

Arbee Crystal Eyes

Stalk

Scissors.

Sewing needle.

Crochet Flower Pattern ~ Step by Step free pattern

This is an Irish Crochet Wheel with a Modern Twist. This is the pattern of the traditional Fifth Wheel Irish Crochet.

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Use 100 % Acrylic yarn and Moda Vera Fayette Yarn multicolor. Use crochet hook size 5.0 mm

Begin by using Yellow yarn.

Round 1. Over a single cord foundation crochet: 1 sc + 1 hdc + 3 dc + 1 hdc + 1 sc, (1 sc over the cord foundation on the 4^th sc of the ring) x 5.

Round 2. *Over a single cord foundation crochet 1 sc on the 2^nd of the 3 empty sc stitches of the ring and behind the little leaves of the 1^st row, 17 sc over a single cord*, repeat between ** 5 times, end with 1 sl st in the 1^st sc on the ring, 4 sl st on the first 4 sc of the first 17 chain scallop.

Round 3. *Ch 4 (at the repeats make 1 dc instead of ch 3), (1 dc + 1 ch)x 9, sk 7 sc*, repeat between ** 5 times, 1 sl st in 3^rd ch, ch 1.

Change yarn to Moda Vera Fayette Yarn multicolor.

Round 4. *In each dc and ch sp crochet: 4 sc + 1 picot + 4 sc + 1 picot + 4 sc + 1 picot + 4 sc + 1 picot  *, repeat between ** all around, finish with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Crochet flower face

Use light pink yarn.

Ch 2, turn, 12 sc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 2.

Round 2. 17 hdc over 12 sc, sl st in 1st hdc.

Round 3. 21 dc over the 17 hdc.

Crochet nose

Use dark pink yarn.

Crochet over a single cord: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc. Fasten off. Use a sewing needle and stitch into a ball. Attach to middle of face.

Attach the face of the flower in the middle of the Irish flower.

Attach doll eyes.

Crochet eyelids

Use light blue yarn.

Row 1. 5 sc over a cord, turn.

Row 2. 1 sc in each sc to end. turn.

Row 3. 1 sl st in each sc to end. Turn.

Stitch over the doll eyes.

Stalk

Use a stick.

Use pink yarn and 4.00 mm hook.

Crochet a chain of single crochet the length of the stick until you it can wrap around a stick. Use a sewing needle and stitch together.

Crochet Leaves

Make 3.

Use Moday Vera Flurry Yarn. Use crochet hook 4.00 mm.

Crochet 3 x hdc over the cord.

Attach to stalk.

Do you love Crochet Flowers?

I love crochet flowers. I have several patterns you browse through. Click on images below to get some of my many free crochet flower patterns.

You can get many more crochet Flower patterns here.

If you have green thumbs and you can keep flowers alive then I salute you. I can only keep my crochet flowers alive. I also decided to have a crochet fish instead of aquarium fish. Below is the fish that never will die. Click here to get this cool crochet fish amigurumi pattern.

This fish even drinks like a fish.

Funny Fish fact: A species of fish called the Lungfish can live out of water for several years.

Fish communicate to eachother using their bones and teeth to make sounds.

Crochet Halter top materials

Crochet yarn: I used chunky yarn from Fashion Plus’s amazing value pack of 100 % Mixed fibres.

PS. Any chunky yarn will do or any yarn you can use with a crochet hook 5.00 mm.

Crochet hook: 5.0 mm and 4.00 mm

2 buttons

Sewing needle

Scissors

Broomstick thick knitting needle (about 20 mm).

Crochet Halter top pattern ~ step by step with pictures

This Halter top is perfect to wear on top of a bikini, a singlet, or a bathing suit. I used quite chunky yarn and crochet hook 5.0 mm and 4.00 mm. In this pattern, I use the stitch ‘chainless single crochet’. You can also use a regular foundation chain. The front consists of 3 motifs and solomon’s chains between the motifs. You only need to apply step 1 of Solomon’s knot to complete this chain. If you don’t want to use Solomon’s knot, you can use regular chains.

I also use Broomstick technique in this motif.

Front halter top motifs

Make 2.

Row 1. 15 chainless single crochet. Turn, 1 sc in 3rd sc from hook, continue to end, sl st in last sc. Turn and sl st in 1st sc.

Row 2. In each 3-chainless sc space crochet 3 hdc. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as ch 2, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep between to end.

Row 4. Ch 2, 1 dc in each dc to end.

Row 5. Rep row 3.

Row 6. Ch 2, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dtr in next st*, rep between to end, sl st in ch 2.

Use a 10 mm knitting needle for the broomstick section starting row 7.

Row 7. Attach loop in each st around the knitting needle.

Row 8. Attach 4 loops together with sl st, 2 sc in same 4 loops, *ch 5, 2 sc in 4 loops together*, rep to end.

Row 9. In each 5 ch sp crochet: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr around the 2 dtr round 6, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc. End with sl st in last st.

Cobweb motif to go between the 2 front motifs.

Row 1. Ch 4, turn, sl st in first ch to make a circle.

Row 2. Ch 3, 17 dc in circle, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. *Ch 5, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 5.

Row 4. *Ch 7, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 7.

Row 5. *Ch 9, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 9.

Row 6. *Ch 11, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 11. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Attach between the motifs as picture shows. Use a sewing needle and thread.

Use Solomon’s knot technique (only step 1 of Solomon’s knot is necessary to get this result) and crochet back and forth between the two halves (see image below). You can also use regular chains.

Back crochet halter top motif

Make 1.

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. Rep row 2.

Row 4. Ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dtr in next st*, rep between to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 5. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc, *ch 5, sk 2 dtr, 1 dc in next 2 dc*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 6. Ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 dc, in 5-ch sp crochet: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr around 2-dtr row 4, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 7. Ch 3, 1 dc in every st except in dtr. In each dtr, crochet 2 dtr, sl st in ch 3.

Attach to back with row 1 pointing downwards.

Crochet Straps

Make 2.

Use crochet hook size 4.00 mm

Ch 100, turn, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next st, 1 bullion block stitch in next st, * 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 sl st in next st, 1 bullion block st in next st*, rep between ** to end.

Attach to the front as picture shows.

Connect the 9th bullion block st together using a sewing needle. This will be the straps that will go behind the head. Stitch the remaining of the straps down each side of the back motifs from the 5th bullion block stitch on the remaining straps.

I attached to buttons to the sides to hold this halter top together.

I really enjoyed making this Halter Crochet Top. Please share it if you liked it too. :)

I had a great idea to Crochet an Emu wearing High Heel Stilettos. Yeah, it didn’t happen. Instead, I crochet a pair of mini Stilettos and one Big Crochet Emu….:D HAHA…. At least, I got two cool projects out of this Idea. I am very happy about the Emu. It looks very decorative on top of my bookshelf. I have crochet decorations throughout my house. Handmade is best and it gives your home a very homey look.

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Crochet Amigurumi as the Dolly Parton Challenge

Also, I decided to join in the Dolly Parton Challenge. Let me know what you think….

It was kinda hard finding the Tinder pattern haha…. All the patterns in picture above can be found on this website…and they are free.

What should I crochet next?

I am always pondering what my Next Crochet Pattern should be… I am halfway through a couple of bigger clothing projects… In the meantime, I will make fun Amigurumi patterns for you. :)

Crochet materials

Crochet hook size 1.9 mm

Aluminium wire.

Copper wire (28 gauge).

Crochet yarn 100 % cotton in white for main body and black for eyes. 100 % acrylic curly brown yarn for mane and tail.

Sewing needle.

Craft plyers.

Back legs: Cut 30 cm (12 inches) two pieces of aluminium wire. Wrap 28 gauge copper wire at both ends to attach the two pieces of aluminium wire. Bend in half.

Front legs: Cut 25 cm (10 inches) two pieces of aluminium wire. Wrap 28 gauge copper wire at both ends to attach the two pieces of aluminium wire. Bend in half.

Main part of body: Cut 15 cm (6 inches) two pieces of aluminium wire. Attach the two pieces of aluminium wire to back and front legs about 1 cm apart.

Neck and Head (made in one): Cut 22 cm (8.5 inches) pieces of two aluminium wires to be neck and head. Attach at the front where the nose is with 28 gauge wire. Bend neck and ears and nose using plyers.

Separate face of horse and top of head with 28 gauge copper wire. Bend the aluminium wire on top of head to point up like ears.

Wire 100 cotton yarn around wires until they are all covered. make sure you do the ears individually. The ears are the only parts that are done individually.

Crochet horse before eyes, mane, and tail.

Crochet Back legs horse.

Begin crochet back legs with 23 scs around each legs, 3 scs between legs around where the body is attached to back legs. Turn.

Row 1. Crochet back with sc in 23 sc each leg inserting the hook in the first row of scs.

Row 2. Crochet sc in back legs and inserting the hook in the first row of scs.

Row 3. Scs in scs inserting the hook in the last row of scs (row 2).

Row 4-5. Scs in scs inserting the hook in scs row 4.

Row 6. Sc in 23 sc, 2 sc in next 3 scs, sc in 23 sc inserting the hook in the last row of scs (row 5)

Row 7. Sc in sc, inserting hook in sc row 6.

Row 8. Sc in 23 sc, (2 sc in sc, sc in next sc) x 3, sc in 23 sc, inserting hook in the last row of sc (row 7).

Begin shaping back legs.

Row 9. Sl st in next 10 sc, (2 sc in sc, sc in next sc), 2 sc in next sc, sl st in last 10 sc, inserting hook in last row 8.

Row 10. Sl st in sl st, sc in sc, sl st in sl st, inserting hook in last row 9.

Row 11-12. Sl st in sl st, sc in sc, sl st in sl st inserting hook into row 10.

Row 13. Sl st in sl st, sc in 13 sc, (2 sc tog) until last 13 sc, sc in last 13 sc, sl st in sl st, inserting hook into row 10. Fasten off.

Row 14. Reattach yarn in 1st sc, hdc in sc, insert hook in last row 13. Turn.

Row 15. Hdc in hdc, insert hook in row 13. Fasten off. Fold in half and fill in stuffing. Stitch edges together using a sewing needle.

Crochet body horse.

23 sc around body.

Row 1. Sc in sc.

Row 2. Hdc in sc. Turn.

Row 3-7. Hdc in hdc. Turn.

Begin shaping back.

Row 8. Hdc in next 17 hdc, 2 hdc in next 6 hdc. Turn.

Row 9. Hdc in hdc. Turn.

Row 10. Hdc in next 17 hdc, (2 hdc tog, hdc in next hdc) x 6. Turn.

Row 11 – 12. Hdc in hdc. Turn. Fasten off.

Roll piece around body, fill in with stuffing, stitch side underneath body using a sewing needle, sew back end of body to middle of back legs. Leave front open for now.

Crochet front legs horse.

Begin upper leg and crochet 22 sc down the leg, turn, sc in 22 sc, sl st across front of body, 22 sc down other front leg, turn, sc in 22 sc.

Row 1. Sc in sc, turn, sc in sc, sl st in sl st across front of body, sc in sc, turn, sc in sc. Turn.

Crochet down one leg at a time.

Row 2 – 4. Sc in sc. Turn.

Row 5. Sl st in next 9 sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc. Turn.

Row 6. Sc in sc (do not sl st in sl st). Turn.

Row 7-8. Sc in sc. Turn.

Row 9. Sl st in next 7 sc, sc in sc. Turn.

Row 10. Sc in sc (do not sl st in sl st). Turn.

Row 11. Sl st in 6 sl st, sc in remaining sc. Fasten off. Fold piece in half and stitch side together with a sewing needle. Fill in craft filling. Stitch openings together, note that the top opening is stitched to top back of the horse to give the impression that horse is one piece, not separate pieces.

Repeat process the other leg.

Crochet head horse.

Begin with head. Sc up head, split up the ear and half down neck, continue up other side neck and ear, and sc around sc down head. Turn.

Row 1. Sc around sc up head, sc in sc ear, 3-ch picot in same sc, sc in next sc, sc around one side of neck and continue sc down the rest of neck, turn, sc up neck and up other side of neck, sc in ear, 3-ch picot in same sc, sc half down head. Turn.

Begin shaping head.

Row 2. Sc around head up to ear. Turn.

Row 3. Sc in sc to beg of row 2.

Row 4. Sc in sc to last 3 sc before ears, sl st in next sc. Turn.

Row 5. Sc in sc to last sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

Begin crochet neck.

Row 1. 18 Sc down neck, turn, sc in sc to end. Turn.

Row 2- 7. Sc in sc to end. Turn.

Row 8. Sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc. Turn.

Row 9 – 10. Sc in sc to end. Turn.

Row 11. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) x 6, sc in remaining sc to end. Turn.

Row 12. Sc in sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Fold in half, stitch edges together with a sewing needle and fill in the craft stuffing.

Attach mane and tale with sl st using brown curly yarn.

Use black yarn and stitch eyes with a sewing needle.

The best thing about this crochet horse is that it can be shaped into all different poses which creates a very unique look.

Materials:

A Cell Phone (Yes, You will use your phone as a Broomstick)

Crochet hook size 3.0

Yarn: Acrylic Green 4 ply

Sewing Needle

Scissors

How to Crochet Leaf using Broomstick Technique

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

In this pattern, you will use Broomstick Crochet Technique. I used my phone as a Broomstick to get large loops.

Step 1. Ch 50. Pull 1 loop through each chain around your cell phone.

Step 2. 5 loops tog with 5 sc, ch 5, repeat this to the end. Turn.

Step 3. Crochet as follows: *Sc + 3-ch picot in sc, sc in next sc, sc + 3-ch picot in sc, sc in next sc, sc + 3-ch picot in sc, 7 hdc in 5-ch sp*, repeat between ** to end.

Step 4. Fold middle together and crochet in middle scs tog with sc. Turn.

Step 5. *Sc in sc, sc + 3-ch picot in next sc*, repeat between ** to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Crochet Leaf Motif.

This crochet leaf motif can be used as a crochet motif in a dress, shirt, skirt, you name it.

Crochet Butterfly Materials

Aluminium wire.

28 gauge copper wire.

Crochet hook size 3.0 mm and 1.25 mm.

Crochet yarn 100 % cotton in white, red, and black. 100 % chunky yarn in Green and Orange.

Sewing needle.

This pattern uses 4 cords of aluminium wire.

Crochet Stitches

Chain (Ch)

Slip stitch (Sl st)

Single Crochet (Sc)

Chain space (Ch sp)

Crochet Butterfly Gangsta Style ~ Step by Step

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Wire Wings. Make 4. Two small and two larger wings.

2 x 18 inches (45 cm) aluminium wire are used to create wings. Make two loops per cord, one small and one big, and secure by wrapping the cords around itself. Wrap yarn around both loops and wire between loops. Fasten off. Reattach yarn with sl st in cord between loops, crochet towards large loop with 3 sc in cord between loops, 34 sc around the cord on large loop. Continue crochet around same loop like this: (ch 3, sk 1 sc, sl st in next sc) x 17, sl st in 1st ch 3-sp, continue a 3rd round, (ch 3, sc in next 3-ch sp), sl st in 1st 3-ch sp, sc in 1st sc on cord between loops, 4 dc in next sc, sc in next sc, 26 sc around cord small loop, continue a crochet around same loop like this: (ch 3, sk 1 sc, sl st in next sc) x 13, sl st in 1st ch 3-sp, continue a 3rd round, (ch 3, sc in next 3-ch sp), sl st in 1st 3-ch sp. Fasten off.

Crochet netting inside the wing.

Small wing. Use crochet hook size 1.25 mm. Insert hook in yarn where it was wrapped around the wire. Continue as follows: 28 sc, sl st in 1st sc, (ch 3, sk 2 sc, sl st in next sc) x 9, sl st in 1st ch-3-sp. Continue crochet ch 3, sl st in next ch-3-sp another 4 rounds, sl st in next ch-3-sp. Round 5: Ch 2, sl st in next ch-3-sp, continue all around, sl st in 1st ch-3-sp. Round 6: sl st in each ch-2-sp. Round 7. Ch 7, sl st in sl st directly across.

Large wing. Use crochet hook size 1.25. Insert hook in yarn where it was wrapped around the wire. Continue as follows: 37 sc, sl st in 1st sc, (ch 3, sk 2 sc, sl st in next sc) x 12, sl st in 1st ch-3-sp. Continue crochet ch 3, sl st in next ch-3-sp another 5 rounds, sl st in next ch-3-sp. Round 6: Ch 2, sl st in next ch-3-sp, continue all around, sl st in 1st ch-3-sp. Round 7. Ch 1, sl st in ch-2-sp all around, sl st in 1st ch-2-sp. Round 8. Sl st in each ch-1-sp. Round 9. Ch 2, sl st in sl st directly across.

Twist wings in the way that the two upper small wings are turned facing down. Fold the two upper small wings over the larger wings. With small wings in front of larger wings, stitch to back of the main body.

Wireframe butterfly legs and body. 

Legs. 2 x 7 inches (18 cm) aluminium wire. Wrap around top part and bottom part of body (see image) and secure with 28 gauge copper wire. Wrap yarn around legs.

For the main body, use 2 x 7 inches (18 cm) aluminium wire, next to each other. Attach with 28 gauge copper wire and wrap this wire around the top (about 3 cm down) and bottom (about 2 cm above end) of Aluminium wire. Turn the tip of aluminium wire into a loop to create antennas. Wrap yarn around the main body.

For the legs, use 2 x 5.5 inches (14 cm) aluminium wire and wrap around the body as the picture above shows. Wrap 28 gauge copper wire around legs to tie the legs together. Wrap yarn around legs.

Begin Begin crochet single crochet up the body beginning from bottom of the butterfly. Sc up one leg. Turn, sc in sc down leg, sc up other leg, sc in sc down leg, sc up body, sc up top leg, sc in sc down leg, sc up other leg, sc in sc down leg, sc up body, sc up antenna, sc in sc down antenna, sc up other antenna, sc in sc down antenna, sc in sc down body to legs. Crochet back up the body of the butterfly as follows: Ch 5, sk 1 sc, sl st in next sc. Continue all the way up. Turn. Sc other side of body down butterfly, turn, sc in sc up the butterfly, turn, ch 5, sk 1 sc, sl st in next sc. Fasten off.

Crochet butterfly Nose.

Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in work until you have a round ‘ball’. Sl st to face.

Eyes. 

Wrap black yarn around top of antennas, end of arms, legs, and bottom of body.

Use black yarn and a sewing needle and sl st eyes on butterfly. Thread a white string of yarn across the ‘eyes’ to give the impression of white in eye. ?

Decorate Crochet Butterfly with chunky yarn.

Use chunky yarn in bright colors. In this example, I am using 100 % Acrylic chunky yarn in bright green and bright orange. Thread through ch sps on wings and down side of butterfly. Use green yarn on small wings and orange yarn on big wings. Tie yarn together at bottom side of the butterfly. Tie orange yarn around antennas to give the crochet butterfly a gangster look! ?

Every day, crochet gives my life meaning. I love nature and I love to crochet. ? In the picture above, I am crocheting in the Mount Tambourine waterfalls.

Crochet Butterfly Decoration

Make your own Crochet Butterfly ? Use your scrap yarn and make your own version of this pattern.

Scroll down to the bottom of this pattern to find out.

Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook size 1.9 mm

Yarn: 100 % acrylic in dark blue, dark glittery blue, navy blue, red, multicolored feathery yarn, light yellow, feather yarn in red, 100 % cotton in light blue.

28 gauge aluminium wire.

Wire cutters.

Sewing needle.

Craft stuffing.

Scissors.

Crochet Doll Pattern piece by piece.

Feet (with blue yarn).

(make 4)

Row 1. Ch 5, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 2 sc, 5 hdc in last sc, cont crochet unerneath with 1 sc in each sc to end, end with 1 sc in turning ch.

Row 2. 1 sc in next 3 sc, (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc) x 3 in next 3 sts, 1 sc in each sc to end.

Legs (with sparkly blue yarn):

Make 2. Crochet a 37 chainless single crochet cord. Turn. 1 sc in each sc to end. Cut a 28 gauge aluminium wire in the same length as the crochet legs. Stitch the legs around the aluminium wire so that the leg is bendable. Stitch the foot to the leg.

Hands (with blue yarn)

(make 4)

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sl st in same ch, turn, ch 2, sl st in sl st, 1 sc in hdc, (ch 2, 1 sc in hdc) x 3, 2 sc around unworked ch from ch 3. Stitch 2 and 2 together.

Arms: (with sparkly blue yarn):

Make 2. Crochet a 15 chainless single crochet cord. Turn. 1 sc in each sc to end. Cut a 28 gauge aluminium wire in the same length as the crochet arms. Stitch the arms around the aluminium wire so that the leg is bendable. Stitch the hand to the leg.

Head (with blue yarn)

Ch 3, turn, 4 hdc around 3-ch card, cont. crochet underneath: 1 hdc in each 4 hdc. Continue crochet 2 hdc in each 8 hdc, sl st in 1st hdc, 1 hdc in same hdc, 1 hdc in every sts around.

Face (with yellow yarn)

As head.

Stitch head and face together using a sewing needle.

Body (with sparkly blue yarn):

Round 1. Ch 2, turn, 10 hdc in 2nd ch from hook.

Round 2-4. 1 hdc in each hdc around.

Round 5. 2 hdc, 1 hdc in remaining hdc. Fill in stuffing.

Round 6. 1 hdc in hdc.

Round 7. 2 hdc tog until hole is closed.

Stitch head to body. Stitch legs and arms to body.

Nose (same yarn as face)

4 chainless sc cord. Turn. 1 sc in each sc to end. Use a sewing needle and stitch into a ball. Attach to middle of face.

Ears (same yarn as face and nose)

Make 2. Ch 3, sl st in 1st ch. Stitch to side of face.

Eyes (with navy blue)

Make 2. Ch 2, turn, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Stitch into a ball using a sewing needle. Attach to face just above nose and eyes close together. Use a string of white yarn through the navy blue to give the effect of shine in eye.

Leg warmers (use multicolored yarn)

Make 2. 5 chainless sc cord, turn, 1 sc in each sc to end. Stitch around each ankle.

Wings (use light blue yarn in 100 % cotton):

Row 1. 14 chainless single crochet cord, turn.

Row 2. 1 sc in next 13 sc. Turn.

Row 3. Sl st in next 2 sc, 1 sc in remaining sc. Turn.

Row 4. *1 hdc in next sc, 3 dc in next sc*, rep between ** 4 times, sl st in next st, 2 sts tog with sl st. Turn.

Row 5. Skip next st, sl st in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 tr in next st, 5 dtr in next st. Turn.

Row 6. 3-ch picot in last dtr, sc in same dtr, sc in each st to end (included sl st). Fold the opening sides together and stitch together using a sewing needle. Attach to the back of doll.

At last but not least, use a sewing needle and feathery red yarn and stitch on the hair.

Answer to the Bribie quiz: Barbara Millicent Roberts. Her parents’ names are George and Margaret Roberts and they live in a town called Willows in Wisconsin. :)

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This crochet pattern uses the Hairpin Lace Jewelry pattern for its main sandal part. Click on link or image to get this full pattern.

The next part is the Sandal Straps or Cord. It is made using Chainless single crochet cord. The pattern below explains all.

Crochet chainless single crochet cord

How to do the bullion block stitch: Ch 3, yo and insert hook around ch 3, pull through yarn so you have 3 loops on hook, repeat 3 more times, yo and pull through all loops on hook, sl st in same st as ch 3. 

149 chainless sc cord. This video explains how you can crochet a chainless single crochet cord.

*1 bullion block st, 1 hdc in next 2 sc, sl st in next st*, rep to end, end with 1 bullion block st in last sc. Attach to Sandal as follow. Stitch bullion block number 65 in corner bullion of sandal. Skip 19 bullion block stitches on cord. Stitch next bullion block stitch after you skipped 19 bullion block stitches to the other corner bullion block stitch of sandal. Slip your foot into the opening and weave your toes into the opening in the front of the sandal. Use the cord to tie around your foot. This pattern uses a lot of Bullion block stitches.

Crochet stitches used:

Chains (ch)

Treble (tr)

Front Post Treble (FPTR)

Back Post Treble (BPTR)

Celtic Weave Stitch Instructions

I advice watching the video tutorial as it shows how to do this stitch. It is easier to learn by watching the tutorial then trying to make sense of the written tutorial.

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

To crochet a Cable stitch, you must begin with a chain that is multiply by 4+2 and then add 2 chains in the foundation row.

In this example, chain 16.

Row 1. 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each ch to end. Turning ch counts as first tr. 14 tr all up. Turn.

Crochet Front Post Treble Stitches (FPTR)

Row 2. Ch 3, *sk 2 tr, 1 FPTR around the next 2 tr, go back and crochet 1 FPTR around the 2 trebles you skipped. This creates a crossing over effect*, continue between ** to end. End with 1 tr in the last tr.

Crochet Back Post Treble Stitches (BPTR)

Row 3. Ch 3, 1 BPTR in the next 2 FPTR closest to the crochet hook (they are hiding behind the work), *sk the next 2 FPTR, 1 BPTR in the next 2 FPTR, go back and crochet 1 BPTR in the 2 FPTR you skipped*, continue between ** to end. End with 1 BPTR in last 2 FPTR and  1 tr in last tr.

Repeat 2nd and 3rd row until you have the desired length.

Hairpin is a lace making crochet technique. This pattern is a simple, yet beautiful hairpin crochet pattern that can made into a beautiful headband, bracelet or belt. It can also be used as a motif to create a top or skirt.

Crochet Materials:

Hairpin

Crochet hook size 1.9

Crochet yarn: 100 % cotton in white.

Crochet Hairpin instuctions

This pattern uses US stitch abbreviation. If you want to learn how to Hairpin, you can check out my video tutorial here.

2nd smallest setting on the loom.

80 loops each side attached with single crochet in the middle.

Off the loom:

*8 loops together with sc, ch 1, (2 loops together with sc, ch 1) x 4*, rep between ** to end.

Repeat on the other side, but do begin opposite pattern: 8 loops together on the opposite side to (2 loops together with sc, ch 1) x 4.