One of the key features of LittleOwlsHut is its focus on detailed instructions and educational content. For example, they offer guides on techniques such as embroidering eyes for amigurumi toys, using stitches like the backstitch and satin stitch to create intricate details. Additionally, the site provides tips on working with different types of yarn, including fluffy and chenille yarn, to help crafters achieve the best results in their projects.

Overall, LittleOwlsHut serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in crochet and knitting, whether they are beginners or experienced crafters looking for new patterns and techniques​.

In a world where digital entertainment and high-tech gadgets dominate children’s playtime, it’s refreshing to take a step back and explore the simplicity and beauty of traditional crafts. One such delightful craft is the crochet paperweight doll – a charming combination of two beloved wonderful outcome, practicality and decoration. This crochet doll will capture the hearts of both young and old.

Creating a crochet paperweight doll requires neat crochet stitching as you will fill the inside with rice. I also line the inside with fillings. This doll got decorated with beautiful craft flowers.

My other crochet doll patterns

Crochet amigurumi is the Japanese art of crafting small stuffed toys and figures using the techniques of amigurumi, which involves working in the round with single crochet stitches. Miniature crochet takes this art to a whole new level by creating pint-sized wonders, sometimes no larger than a few centimeters.

Miniature crochet amigurumi has a unique charm that is difficult to resist. The tiny size and intricate details make these creations irresistibly adorable, instantly invoking a sense of nostalgia and childlike wonder. These petite masterpieces are perfect for those looking to challenge their crochet skills and embark on a rewarding, meditative crafting journey.

Creating miniature crochet amigurumi requires a steady hand, good eyesight, and the right materials. Fine crochet hooks, usually in the range of 0.6mm to 2.0mm, are essential for working with delicate yarn or thread. High-quality cotton or mercerized cotton thread is often favored for its durability and smooth finish, allowing for easier manipulation of the tiny stitches.

Challenges of Amigurumi Miniature Crochet

Crafting at such a small scale presents unique challenges. The delicate nature of the materials requires a gentle touch and meticulous attention to detail. Counting stitches becomes a precise task, and patience is a virtue as completing even a small section can take much longer than larger projects. However, the rewards are immeasurable, as the sense of achievement and wonder at the finished creation is beyond compare.

One of the most captivating aspects of miniature crochet amigurumi is the limitless creative possibilities it offers. From tiny animals like kittens, bunnies, and hedgehogs to miniature food items, flowers, and even characters from beloved stories, the imagination knows no bounds in this miniature realm. Crafters can take inspiration from real-life objects, nature, or simply let their creativity run wild.

Apart from personal enjoyment and artistic expression, miniature crochet amigurumi also brings joy to others. These tiny wonders make delightful gifts for special occasions or simply to brighten someone’s day. Sharing these creations with friends and loved ones allows crafters to spread happiness and affection through the magic of handmade gifts.

❤️Midjourney inspired Crochet Miniature Amigurumi Ideas ❤️

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.

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

Click on images to see more about these patterns.

My Fairy themed Book covers

Click on images to get these patterns.

Do you see the fairies in this image? There are three of them. They are the elephant’s friends.

Filet Crochet Art Patterns.

My previous filet crochet pattern is also of an Elephant. You might spot his fairy friends before you see him? What do you spot first; Elephant or fairies?

I named this pattern ‘Elephant with his friends’. Can you see the Elephant in this image?

Filet crochet uses Solid Mesh, Open Mesh, Lacet Mesh, and Long Mesh stitches. You can learn more about Filet crochet here.

This fairy lives under a tree. She has the keys to all the secrets inside the tree, and she brings them out to make the flowers blossom.

This book cover is made the same way as this crochet book cover project. (See image below).

The magical door to all of your dreams. All you have to do is to pick up the key (make a decision) and follow through.

Make a baby step towards your goal. Focus your mind and begin planning.

Write down what you have to do and then go and do it.

Take time to day dream and drift away into your inspirations.

I wanted a decorative paperweight with a nice scent to aroma my home. I began crochet around a bathbomb. Then I crochet arms and finger. The arms is basically one long tube that I attached to the back of the bath bomb. I wrapped a ribbon around the arms for decorative purposes. I crochet around a lid to be the cup of this paperweight doll. I added eyes, mouth, and nose to create her face. I glued on eyelashes for dramatic effect.

Crochet Hat.

This lady needs a hat. I decorated with some leftover arts and craft bric and brac I had laying around. I stitched the hat to the paperweight bath bomb doll.

Crochet Flower

This flower uses Irish Crochet pattern, but instead of lacy yarn, I used chunky yarn. You can get this flower crochet pattern here.

Crochet Dress on Bear

This dress uses Polish star weaving crochet technique. You can get this pattern free here.

The Aquarium Fish that will not die

This fish will decorate your shelves like an aquiarium, except, it will never die on you. Get this free pattern here.

Crochet Materials.

Use the wool and crochet hook of your choice.

Scissors

Sewing needle (to weave in ends).

Pinwheel Crochet Pattern Free Tutorial.

This Pinwheel crochet pattern uses US stitch abbreviation.

Row 1. Ch 8, sl st in ch 1 to form a ring, *ch 5, 1 sc in ring*, repeat between ** 3 more times, ch 2, 1 dc in sl st.

Row 2. Ch 1, 3 sc in some loop, *ch 6, 3 sc in loop*, repeat between ** 3 more times.

Row 3. *Ch 6, sk 1 sc in each of the last 2 sc, 3 sc in loop*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 4. *Ch 6, sk 1 sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in loop*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Next 7 rounds. Continue crochet 6 ch loops, sk 1 sc at beg of each sc group and work 3 sc in each loop after sc group until you have 21 sc in each sc group.

Row 12. *Ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, ch 6, 1 sc in next loop*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 13. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 2, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 15 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 14. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 3, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 12 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 15. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 4, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 9 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 16. *(Ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 5, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 sc in next 7 sc*, repeat between ** 4 times.

Row 17. *Ch 6, 1 dc in 3rd sc, ch 6, sk 2 sc, 1 dc in next sc, (ch 6, 1 sc in next loop) x 6*, repeat between ** 5 times.

Row 18. Ch 6, sc in next loop. Repeat all around.

Row 19. Ch 7, 1 sc in next loop. Repeat all around. Fasten off.

Pinwheel Crochet Pattern Doily

The Crochet Pinwheel Doily has been published in Afghans and Doilies. The pattern in this book is a bit difficult to understand from row 13 onwards, so I have simplified it in the pattern above. Each row you increase each time you have to ch 6 and sc in loop as there is an increase in 6-ch loops each row. This way, the chain loops cover more and more of the outer edges until they cover all around the doily.

More Free Crochet Doily Patterns.

Did you love the Crocet Pinwheel doily? You might love these doilies below. Click on image to get these patterns for free.

Crochet Doilies to decorate your home

Doilies are fantastic to decorate your home. I am amazed at the beauty of Doilies. Some even make Mandalas in a beautiful range of colours. Doilies can be framed and used as art on the wall, or they can be used to decorate tables and even used as bedspreads. You can connect many doilies together and create big pieces of art.

This is a beautiful Swan made up of Bullion stitches. If you make 2, you can wear them as earrings.

In this pattern, the Bullion stitches are made this way: Wrap yarn 8 times around the hook, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook, ch 1.

In this pattern I use US stitch abbreviations.

I used hook size 2.5 mm for this project and 4 ply yarn.

Crochet Swan Pattern

Step 1. Chain 3, turn, 10 bullion stitches in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in 1st bullion stitch to create a circle.

Step 2. Chain 10, turn, 1 dc in 3rd chain from hook, in same ch as last st crochet: 1 tr + 1 dtr + 1 ttr, turn. Crochet back to tip of turning chain using slip stitches.

Step 3. Make beak: chain 3 picot. Slip stitch back the neck of swan, end with 1 sl st in bullion st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make tail.

Make a slip knot, crochet 1 bullion stitch over the cord. Fasten off and attach to swan. Weave in the ends.

Crochet Swan Patterns

Click on the images below to get these Swan patterns.

Bullion stitch: Wrap yarn over hook 7 times and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through yarn, yarn over and pull through all loops on hooks, ch 1.

Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook size 3.0 mm

Yarn: 100 % Acrylic in Green.

Crochet Heart-Shaped Leaf Pattern ~ Free Crochet pattern

Make 2 motifs.

Motif 1:

Ch 3, turn, 3 bullion stitch in 3rd ch from hook, turn, 1 sc in next 2 bullion stitches, continue crochet 2 ch sp: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc. In dc just made, crochet 1 3-ch picot. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Motif 2:

Ch 3, turn, 2 bullion stitch in 3rd ch from hook, turn, 1 sc in next 2 bullion stitches, continue crochet 2 ch sp: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc. In dc just made, crochet 1 3-ch picot. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Stitch the two motifs together so they make a heart-shaped. I used a sewing needle and stitched on eyes.

Crochet Rose and Leaves Pattern

Click here to get this Free Crochet Rose and Leaves Pattern.

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

Click on image below to get this crochet heart-shaped bowl.

More Heart-Shaped Crochet Patterns.

Click on images to get these patterns.

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.

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.

If you want to get these crochet patterns, they are available on my Patreon here: https://www.patreon/whatknottodo

Supporting me on Patreon, means MORE FREE patterns on CrochetArtDesign :)

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

Yarn used: Moda Dea Vixen 100 % Nylon in Green, 100 % Acrylic in blue, 100 % Acrylic in purple.

Scissors

Sewing needle.

How to Crochet Aloe Vera Pattern

Begin Crochet Pot edge. With Green Moda Dea Vixen 100 % Nylon.

Row 1. 14 chainless sc. Turn. 

Row 2. *1 sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep between ** to end. Turn. 

Row 3. 1 sc in each sc. Turn. 

Row 4. Sl st in 2 sc, 1 hdc in each sc to last 2 sc, sl st in next sc. Turn. 

Row 5. 1 hdc in 2 hdc, sl st in hdc until last 2 hdc, 2 hdc in last 2 hdc. Turn. 

Row 6. Sl st up to row 1. Continue across row 1 as follows: (Ch3, sl st in next st)  x 4. Fasten off. Fold piece lengthwise and stitch together. Now continue crochet Pot. 

Pot.

With purple 100 % Acrylic yarn.

Row 1. 21 chainless sc. Turn. 

Row 2. 1 hdc in each sc to end. Turn. 

Row 3. 1 hdc in next 9 hdc, 3 hdc tog, 1 hdc in last 9 hdc. Turn. 

Row 4. 1 hdc inext 8 hdc, 3 hdc tog, 1 hdc in last 8 hdc. Turn. 

Row 5. 1 hdc in next 7 hdc, 3 hdc tog, 1 hdc in last 7 hdc. Turn. Stitch to Pot Edge.

Crochet Aloe Vera plant

With Blue 100 % Acrylic yarn.

Row 1. 17 chainless sc. Turn.

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

Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc. Turn.

Row 4. Ch 14, turn, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch to end, sl st to next sc, turn, 1 sc in 14 sc, sl st down 14 sts, ch 8. Do not turn.

Row 5. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in remaining chs, sl st in sc, 1 sc in each 9 sc to end. Turn.

Row 6. Sl st in 7 sc. Fasten off.

Place the two crochet aloe vera inside the crocheted pot.

Making Succulents

This crochet succulents, or Aloe Vera, was fun to make. I also like crochet flowers. You can check out my Crochet Flowers by clicking on the beautiful Rose below.

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.