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6 Cozy and Charming Free Crochet Patterns for DIY Christmas Ornaments
Crocheting Christmas ornaments is a cozy way to get into the holiday spirit—no snow required! These festive mini designs are perfect for decorating your tree, adding handmade touches to gifts, or crafting cheerful stocking stuffers. Try out the mini Christmas tree, baubles, string lights, gift box, and tiny Santa hat patterns below—they’re quick to make, beginner-friendly, and full of handmade holiday charm!
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Festive Holiday Decor – From mini trees to colorful baubles, these patterns are perfect for decorating mantels, shelves, and of course, your Christmas tree with handmade cheer.
Quick Gifts & Stocking Stuffers – Crochet tiny gift boxes, Santa hats, or light garlands as thoughtful last-minute presents or festive add-ons for wrapped gifts.
Whimsical Accessories – Turn ornaments into keychains, bag charms, or even holiday brooches for a fun seasonal flair.
Kid-Friendly & Playful – These mini makes are great for pretend play, DIY advent calendars, or child-safe tree decorations.
Simple & Customizable – With small, beginner-friendly patterns, it’s easy to mix and match colors to fit any holiday theme or style.
Materials used for Christmas Ornament Crochet
Here I will talk about all the recommended yarn, hook sizes, and other materials that work best for these patterns. As for the details on each particular section and how to select the right crochet supplies and narrow down your choices, I will link to an appropriate detailed article for each one when you explore the full pattern itself - I hope it helps!
Best Yarn for Christmas Ornament Crochet
Yarn weight – sport Yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona) or DK Yarn, worsted yarn for bigger projects
Yarn colours – popular Halloween colours would include orange, black, purple, green
Yarn material – acrylic or cotton are popular choices for amigurumi
Read more here about ‘12-point Checklist to Select the Best Yarn for Amigurumi’
Crochet Hook Selection
Basic cheap metallic hooks to start
Ergonomic hooks recommended if crocheting for hours – Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Tulip, Furls Crochet Hooks
Right hook size for yarn size – 3.0mm in the examples below
Read more here about ‘Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi and 12 ways for Choice Selection’
Crochet Tools and Accessories
Darning needles
Read more here about ‘My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With’
Crochet Techniques for Christmas Ornament Amigurumis
Below I have included the techniques needed to crochet all the Christmas ornament crochet patterns below. They are great even for beginners, involving the 6 basic crochet stitches and starting with a magic ring. Read on more below for what techniques you need to know before starting, if you have no idea how to do them - go ahead and click through to learn.
Some of the more ambitious beginner patterns involve special crochet stitches to shape parts like bobbles for baubles, but they are mostly just single crochet. To see more of each special crochet stitch, click through to find out more.
Basic Crochet Stitches
Foundation chain = ch
Single Crochet = sc
Half double crochet = hdc
Double crochet = dc
Treble crochet = tr
Double Treble crochet = dtr
Slip stitch = sl st
Read more about 'How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!'
Magic ring
Magic circle
Chain 2 and single crochet
Read more about '24 Easy Peasy things you need to know about Magic Ring in Crochet'
Increase Crochet
Increase crochet stitches in a round
Increase crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Increase in Crochet'
Decrease Crochet
Decrease crochet stitches in a round
Decrease crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Decrease in Crochet'
FLO and BLO
Working in front loops only
Working in back loops only
Read more about 'Front Loop and Back Loop in Crochet - the easy way to know everything'
Special Crochet Stitches
Bobble Stitch
Read more about '6 important things to know about Bobble Stitch Crochet'
Popcorn Stitch
Read more about '6 unmissable steps on How to do a Popcorn Stitch in Crochet'
Puff Stitch
Read more about '5 Fundamental Things to know about Puff Stitch Crochet'
Cluster Stitch
Read more about '8 Atypical Things about How to Crochet Cluster Stitch'
Picot Stitch
Read more about '8 Basic Tips on How to Crochet a Picot Stitch'
Easy Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns
Here are some easy crochet Christmas ornaments patterns to try out, including a christmas tree, streamer lights, christmas baubles, santa hat and gift box! They are all free and work up in less than an hour and are totally free to click through to read. They are are mostly amigurumi patterns and are really mini! There are even accompanying videos in each post to show the steps. Also remember to check out the free Snowman Ice Cream pattern below just to get started on your ornament preparation this festive season!
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Free Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern
Looking for a fast and festive project? This no-sew mini Christmas tree ornament is just the thing. Made using simple bobble and picot stitches, it works up in under an hour and adds the perfect handmade touch to your tree. With easy color changes and zero assembly, it's a fun and satisfying make for any skill level.
Free Crochet Gift Box Pattern
Add a playful twist to your holiday crochet with this cube-shaped gift box ornament. Made entirely with single crochet and clever color changes to mimic a ribbon, it comes complete with a removable lid—perfect for tucking in tiny treats or mini amigurumi. It’s simple, festive, and endlessly customizable for any season.
Free Crochet Mini Christmas Lights Pattern
Brighten up your holidays with this quick and no-sew crochet Christmas lights pattern. Made in one continuous chain using just bobble stitches and a foundation chain, it’s fast, fun, and totally beginner-friendly. Perfect for decorating your tree, mantel, or even your little one’s toys—all in under 30 minutes!
Free Crochet Mini Christmas Baubles Pattern
Take your amigurumi skills up a notch with these charming mini Christmas baubles. Featuring three unique variations built on the classic sphere shape, each one uses simple color changes to create a cohesive, festive set. They look especially cute grouped together and are perfect for adding handmade flair to your tree.
Free Mini Crochet Christmas Hat Patterns
Top off your holiday makes with these adorable mini Christmas and Santa hat patterns. Quick to crochet in under 30 minutes, each hat comes in two festive color sets—classic and bright—for extra holiday flair. They’re the perfect finishing touch for your amigurumi or a fun stand-alone ornament to add some seasonal cheer.
If you found this round-up useful and would like others to see it too, do pin either or both of the images below on Pinterest so that more folks can see it! I really appreciate you for doing that!
Conclusion of Free Christmas Ornament Crochet Patterns
Have a go at crocheting the festive-themed patterns above to create your own charming Christmas set! Mix and match colors to give each piece a unique personality — whether it’s the Christmas tree or the streaming lights.
These designs are part of my Pocket Yarnlings Christmas Ornament collection, perfect for seasonal decorating or playful gifting. You can check out the full bundle of all these patterns over here. Also remember to grab the free Ice Cream Snowman pattern below for more festive crocheting!
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Free Crochet Stegosaurus Amigurumi Pattern
Dinosaurs are such popular animals to crochet as toys! If you love stegosauruses, then this pattern is perfect for you. This guy works up quickly even with the spikes done in a continuous round. There are some colour changes and detailing for the body and spikes, which are fun to experiment with as well.
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Introduction to Crocheting Stegosaurus
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this stegosaurus. Here to make this stegosaurus, we will be using only 2 different yarn colours, which are also used for the detailing on the body. Then we will head into the pattern proper which includes the head and then the body.
As this is an ambitious beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to attempt different special stitches like bobble and popcorn stitches, and also learn how to do multiple colour changes in amigurumi.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a stegosaurus and finally we will end off with the full pattern PDF download if that is the mode of reading that suits you best. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Stegosaurus
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet a stegosaurus amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
There are also some special stitches involved in crocheting this stegosaurus which are listed below (bobble and popcorn stitches) and they are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Stegosaurus
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting Stegosaurus
4sc1 = 4 single crochet in same stitch
4dc bob = 4 double crochet bobble stitch
= yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook
4sc pop = 4 single crochet popcorn stitch
4sc in indicated, remove hook from loop, insert hook through 1st sc of 4-sc group, replace loop on hook, yo, draw tightly through loop and st on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Stegosaurus
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Yellow, Green (25gm each)
Version 2 - Light brown, Grey (25gm each)
Black (stash for eyes)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Stegosaurus Pattern
Crochet Stegosaurus Head
Start off head with yellow yarn.
Round 1: Magic ring sc4 (yellow) - 4st
Round 2: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 2 (yellow) - 6st
Round 3: Sc5, 2sc1 (all yellow) - 7st
Round 4: Sc3, 4sc1, sc3 (all yellow) - 10st
Round 5: Sc4, 2sc2, sc4 (all yellow) - 12st
Round 6: Sc5, 2sc2, sc5 (all yellow) - 14st
Round 7: Sc6, 2sc2, sc6 (all yellow) - 16st
Round 8: Sc2tog8 (yellow) - 8st
Add stuffing to head.
Round 9: (Sc2, sc2tog1) x 2 (yellow) - 6st
Crochet Stegosaurus Body
Continue into head from body.
Round 10: 2sc3, 3sc2, 2sc1 (all yellow) - 14st
Round 11: Sc9, 3sc2, sc3 (all yellow) - 18st
Round 12: Sc9 (yellow), sc2 (green), 4sc pop (green), sc2 (green), sc4 (yellow) - 20st
Round 13: Sc1, 4dc Bob, sc2, 4dc Bob, sc5, 2sc1, skip 1st, 2sc1, sc5 (all yellow) - 19st
Round 14: Sc8 (yellow), sc4 (green), 4sc pop (green), sc4 (green), sc2 (yellow) - 19st
Round 15: Sc11, 2sc1, skip 1st, 2sc1, sc5 (all yellow) - 20st
Round 16: Sc9 (yellow), sc4 (green), 4sc pop (green), sc4 (green), sc2 (yellow) - 20st
Round 17: Sc11, sc2tog1, skip 1st, sc2tog1, sc4 (all yellow) - 17st
Round 18: Sc8 (yellow), sc4 (green), 4sc pop (green), sc4 (green) - 17st
Round 19: Sc2, 4dc Bob, sc2, 4dc Bob, sc4, sc2tog1, skip 1st, sc2tog1, sc2 (all yellow) - 14st
Add stuffing to body.
Round 20: Sc2tog5 (yellow), sc1 (green), 4sc pop (green), sc2tog1 (green) - 8st
Round 21: Sc8 (yellow) - 8st
Cut off green yarn. Continue using just yellow yarn.
Round 22: Sc6, sc2tog1 - 7st
Round 23: Sc5, sc2tog1 - 6st
Round 24: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 2 - 4st
Round 25: Sc4 - 4st
Close up in FLO and fasten off.
Embroider Stegosaurus Face
Embroider Stegosaurus Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots just above snout on either side of face. Use a pin marker to landmark before threading in the yarn. Thread in black yarn through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Embroider Stegosaurus Smile
Sew 1 big smile extending across the face just below the snout.
Crochet Stegosaurus Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a stegosaurus, from start to finish with nothing left out. It takes less than an hour and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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Stegosaurus PDF Pattern
The Pocket Stegosaurus PDF Pattern is an ad-free downloadable PDF printable, with checkboxes included and step-by-step pictorial tutorials. The pattern is easy for beginners, fast and no-sew. Just click on the image below or scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the pattern download.
Conclusion of Crocheting Stegosaurus
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little pocket stegosaurus. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to refer to the written pattern without ads, check out the PDF download for a price over here.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you don’t want to watch a video (<1 hour) to see if you are progressing correctly, check out the step-by-step pictorial tutorials over here.
If you want to learn how to design similar animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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Free Crochet Triceratops Amigurumi Pattern
One dinosaur is never enough, here is a mini triceratops, but do not forget, there is also a T. rex, stegosaurus and brontosaurus patterns that are free too! This little fat guy works up pretty fast, with the horns and the frills all done in one continuous round. Follow along the pattern and the video tutorial below for a seamless experience!
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Introduction to Crocheting Triceratops
First, we will be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this triceratops. Here to make this triceratops, we will be using 3 different yarn colours, an additional colour for the horns. Then we will head into the pattern proper which includes the head and then the body.
As this is an ambitious beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to attempt different special stitches like bobble, popcorn and puff stitches and also learn how to do multiple colour changes in amigurumi.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a triceratops and finally we will end off with the full pattern PDF download if that is the mode of reading that suits you best. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Triceratops
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet a triceratops amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
There are also some special stitches involved in crocheting this triceratops which are listed below (bobble, popcorn and puff stitches) and they are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Triceratops
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Tr = treble crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting Triceratops
3hdc puff = 3 half double crochet puff stitch
= yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, insert hook again, pull up loop, repeat one last time, yo, pull through all loops on hook
4tr bob = 4 treble crochet bobble stitch
= yo 2 times, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through 2 loops again, repeat above again 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook
4sc pop = 4 single crochet popcorn stitch
4sc in indicated, remove hook from loop, insert hook through 1st sc of 4-sc group, replace loop on hook, yo, draw tightly through loop and st on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Triceratops
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Light blue, Blue, White (25gm each)
Version 2 - Peach, Red, White (25gm each)
Black (stash for eyes)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Triceratops Pattern
Crochet Triceratops Head
Start off head with blue yarn.
Round 1: Magic ring sc4 (all blue) - 4st
Round 2: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 2 (all blue) - 6st
Round 3: Sc5, 2sc1 (all light blue) - 7st
Round 4: 4sc pop (blue), sc2 (light blue), 3hdc puff (white), sc3 (light blue) - 7st
Round 5: Sc3, 2sc2, sc2 (all light blue) - 9st
Round 6: Sc4, 2sc3, sc2 (all light blue) - 12st
Round 7: Sc5 (light blue), 4sc pop (white), sc2 (light blue), 4sc pop (white), sc3 (light blue) - 12st
Round 8: Sc12 (light blue) - 12st
Cut off white yarn.
Round 9: Sc4, [(sc1 FLO, ch2, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, hdc1 in main round FLO), 2 sl st FLO] x 4 (all light blue) - 20st
Round 10: Sc4, sc8 BLO (all light blue) - 12st
Add stuffing to head.
Crochet Triceratops Body
Continue into body from head.
Round 11: 2sc12 (light blue) - 24st
Round 12: Sc2tog1, 4tr Bob, sc2tog2, 4tr Bob, sc3, (sc1, 2sc1) x 5, sc3 (all light blue) - 26st
Round 13: Sc12 (light blue), sc12 (blue), sc2 (light blue) - 26st
Round 14: Sc26 (light blue) - 26st
Round 15: Sc12 (light blue), sc12 (blue), sc2 (light blue) - 26st
Round 16: Sc26 (light blue) - 26st
Round 17: Sc12 (light blue), sc12 (blue), sc2 (light blue) - 26st
Round 18: Sc8, (sc1, sc2tog1) x 5, sc3 (all light blue) - 21st
Cut off blue yarn. Continue only with light blue yarn.
Round 19: Sc2tog1, 4tr Bob, sc2tog2, 4tr Bob, sc1, sc2tog6 - 12st
Add stuffing to body.
Round 20: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 4 - 8st
Round 21: (Sc2, sc2tog1) x 2 - 6st
Round 22: Sc1, 2sc1, sc2, sc2tog1 - 6st
Round 23: Sc2, 2sc1, sc1, sc2tog1 - 6st
Round 24: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 2 - 4st
Close up in FLO and fasten off.
Embroider Triceratops Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots just above snout on either side of face. Use a pin marker to landmark before threading in the yarn. Thread in black yarn through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Crochet Triceratops Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a triceratops, from start to finish with nothing left out. It takes less than an hour and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet a triceratops too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
Triceratops PDF Pattern
The Pocket Triceratops PDF Pattern is an ad-free downloadable PDF printable, with checkboxes included and step-by-step pictorial tutorials. The pattern is easy for beginners, fast and no-sew. Just click on the image below or scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the pattern download.
Conclusion of Crocheting Triceratops
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little pocket triceratops. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to refer to the written pattern without ads, check out the PDF download for a price over here.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you don’t want to watch a video (<1 hour) to see if you are progressing correctly, check out the step-by-step pictorial tutorials over here.
If you want to learn how to design similar animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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10+ Cozy and Cute Fall Amigurumi Crochet Patterns to Make This Season
Crocheting fall-themed amigurumi is a wonderful way to welcome the season with cozy stitches and charming characters. From pumpkins and playful woodland animals to snug little houses, these patterns capture the heart of autumn. Try out the crochet fox, bunny, owl, bear, squirrel, pumpkin, and more — they’re quick to make, full of personality, and perfect for decorating, gifting, or simply enjoying the fall vibes!
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Uses for Fall Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
Seasonal Home Decor – From snuggly forest animals to cozy pumpkins and loghouses, these fall-themed creations add warmth and handmade charm to mantels, bookshelves, and autumn tablescapes.
Thoughtful Gifts & Keepsakes – These mini animals and props make heartwarming gifts for teachers, friends, or little ones—perfect as seasonal tokens or surprise “just because” presents.
Wholesome Playtime & Displays – Create a whimsical woodland scene for imaginative play or set up a fall display filled with owls, squirrels, and pumpkin patches that kids and adults alike will love.
Relaxing Seasonal Projects – With beginner-friendly construction and soft, earthy tones, these patterns are a joy to crochet during crisp fall evenings or cozy weekends indoors.
Mix-and-Matchable Critters – Whether you’re building a forest playset, a storybook-inspired shelf, or just love collecting cute amigurumi, these animals and accents pair beautifully for a complete autumn collection.
Materials used for Fall Amigurumi Crochet
Here I will talk about all the recommended yarn, hook sizes, and other materials that work best for these patterns. As for the details on each particular section and how to select the right crochet supplies and narrow down your choices, I will link to an appropriate detailed article for each one when you explore the full pattern itself - I hope it helps! Some patterns are available for free on this blog, while link out to paid patterns.
Best Yarn for Fall Amigurumi Crochet
Yarn weight – sport Yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona) or DK Yarn, worsted yarn for bigger projects
Yarn colours – depends on animal or item you intend to make, choosing distinctive colours helps with bringing them to life
Yarn material – acrylic or cotton are popular choices for amigurumi
Read more here about ‘12-point Checklist to Select the Best Yarn for Amigurumi’
Crochet Hook Selection
Basic cheap metallic hooks to start
Ergonomic hooks recommended if crocheting for hours – Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Tulip, Furls Crochet Hooks
Right hook size for yarn size – 3.0mm in the examples below
Read more here about ‘Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi and 12 ways for Choice Selection’
Crochet Tools and Accessories
Darning needles
Read more here about ‘My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With’
Crochet Techniques for Autumn Amigurumi Projects
Below I have included the techniques needed to crochet all the fall amigurumi crochet patterns below. They are great even for beginners, involving the 6 basic crochet stitches and starting with a magic ring. Some are completely no-sew while some have minimal sewing involved.
Read on more below for what techniques you need to know before starting, if you have no idea how to do them - go ahead and click through to learn. Some of the more ambitious beginner patterns involve special crochet stitches to shape body parts like limbs or wings. To see more of each special crochet stitch, click through to find out more.
Basic Crochet Stitches
Foundation chain = ch
Single Crochet = sc
Half double crochet = hdc
Double crochet = dc
Treble crochet = tr
Double Treble crochet = dtr
Slip stitch = sl st
Read more about 'How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!'
Magic ring
Magic circle
Chain 2 and single crochet
Read more about '24 Easy Peasy things you need to know about Magic Ring in Crochet'
Increase Crochet
Increase crochet stitches in a round
Increase crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Increase in Crochet'
Decrease Crochet
Decrease crochet stitches in a round
Decrease crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Decrease in Crochet'
FLO and BLO
Working in front loops only
Working in back loops only
Read more about 'Front Loop and Back Loop in Crochet - the easy way to know everything'
Special Crochet Stitches
Bobble Stitch
Read more about '6 important things to know about Bobble Stitch Crochet'
Popcorn Stitch
Read more about '6 unmissable steps on How to do a Popcorn Stitch in Crochet'
Puff Stitch
Read more about '5 Fundamental Things to know about Puff Stitch Crochet'
Cluster Stitch
Read more about '8 Atypical Things about How to Crochet Cluster Stitch'
Picot Stitch
Read more about '8 Basic Tips on How to Crochet a Picot Stitch'
Easy Crochet Fall Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
Here are some crochet fall amigurumi patterns to try out, including a pumpkin, loghouse, wolf, hedgehog, rabbit, fox, bunny, owl, squirrel and bear patterns. They are a mixture of free and paid patterns so go check out the ones that interest you. Some also have accompanying videos in each post to show the steps. Also remember to check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if you wish to learn how to crochet your own animals for a start!
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Looking for a quick and cozy make for fall? This no-sew pumpkin is worked all in one piece, with a plump shape that’s easy and fun to crochet. Use classic orange or mix it up with pastels for a whimsical twist. Try it out in mini sizes for table decor or large size for room decor!
Loghouse Crochet Pattern
To house all the woodland fall animals, this log house is perfect with its fall themed leaves as well. Add some linings inside to make it more rigid and it can serve as a storage container for your amigurumi! Try out this slightly more complex pattern over here.
Crochet Wolf Pattern
This wolf crochet pattern has a more cartoony face, made as such intentionally, with a prominent snout and cartoon eyes. Make him in a standing position such that when paired with magnets inside it and inside the pumpkin pattern below, it can look like he’s peeking out of the pumpkin. Try the pattern over here.
Free Crochet Hedgehog Pattern
To crochet a simple hedgehog, there are quite a few parts involved. These part include crocheting the hedgehog head, the body, the snout, the back quills and a little bit at the end which is a pumpkin which comes along with the hedgehog! Check out the full free pattern over here.
Rabbit Crochet Pattern
Here is a standing resting rabbit crochet pattern, that is made in parts. Add some magnets inside the body and attach it onto the pumpkin below to look like the rabbit is peeking out of the pumpkin. He is mostly worked up seamlessly with minimal sewing involved. Check out the pattern over here.
Fox Crochet Pattern
This restful fox was made up as part of my Fall collection and it is meant to sit directly on the pumpkin. His facial features are made continuously without any sewing, including his transition from head to neck to body. The body is made horizontal in a resting position. The pattern is available here.
Free Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
This is an older version of a pumpkin I made mostly made up of cluster stitches. It was made such that magnets can be placed inside it for a corresponding fall animal to sit on the pumpkin. Try it out together with the other Halloween pumpkin I made above! Check out the free pattern over here.
Free Squirrel Crochet Pattern
This pattern includes crocheting the squirrel head, snout and the body, then the arms and legs, and finally end off with the tail and eye detailing. This is a minimal-sewing pattern meaning that I have minimized assembly as much as possible. It was originally part of a crochet-a-long and now the pattern is available below.
Free Bear Crochet Pattern
If you have mastered how to crochet a simple sphere and a cylinder, then try making this bear amigurumi next! It only involves crocheting a sphere then a cylinder with some bobble stitches as the limbs. With the free pattern below and the accompanying video, you will be mastering this animal in no time!
Free Owl Crochet Pattern
Thinking of trying out crochet bird patterns? Here is an owl crochet pattern that has quite a bit of detailing over his face and wings, without having to do any external sewing! Great to make alongside other birds like my bird, penguin, duck or chick patterns. The wings are slightly more tricky so following along the video will help!
Free Bunny Rabbit Crochet Pattern
Here is an adorable bunny to crochet with no sewing involved and asymmetrical shaping for the face and the body. The snout is made up of bobble stitches and feet made up of popcorn stitches. Add the nostril embroidery to complete the animal!
If you found this round-up useful and would like others to see it too, do pin either or both of the images below on Pinterest so that more folks can see it! I really appreciate you for doing that!
Conclusion of Fall Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
Have fun crocheting your way through these cozy fall-themed patterns to create your own autumn-inspired collection! Mix and match colours and textures to bring each character to life — whether it’s a cuddly squirrel, a curious bunny, or a stack of cheerful pumpkins.
Whether you're decorating for the season, crafting gifts, or building a whimsical fall playset, these amigurumi creations are sure to add warmth and handmade charm to your autumn.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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How to Crochet Woodland Animals – Free and Easy Pattern Round-Up
Crocheting woodland animals is a cozy and creative way to celebrate nature through your stitches. These charming patterns are perfect for imaginative play, nursery decor, or thoughtful handmade gifts. Try out the crochet bunny, fox, owl, bear, hedgehog, squirrel, and more — they’re quick to make, full of personality, and ideal for year-round crafting!
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Uses for Woodland Animal Crochet Patterns
Imaginative Play & Storytelling – From clever foxes to curious squirrels, these woodland animals are full of personality and perfect for sparking pretend play and nature-inspired adventures.
Nursery & Room Decor – Display your finished bunny, bear, and owl on a shelf or in a forest-themed nursery to add soft, handmade charm with a touch of whimsy.
Giftable & Collectible – These small, huggable critters make thoughtful handmade gifts for birthdays, baby showers, or woodland-themed parties.
Relaxing Nature-Inspired Projects – With cozy textures and forest tones, these patterns make ideal slow-crafting projects for peaceful weekends or quiet evenings.
Mix-and-Matchable for Any Season – Whether you’re crafting for spring, fall, or year-round, these woodland creatures fit beautifully into any seasonal crochet collection or nature-themed scene.
Materials used for Woodland Animal Crochet
Here I will talk about all the recommended yarn, hook sizes, and other materials that work best for these patterns. As for the details on each particular section and how to select the right crochet supplies and narrow down your choices, I will link to an appropriate detailed article for each one when you explore the full pattern itself - I hope it helps! Some patterns are available for free on this blog, while link out to paid patterns.
Best Yarn for Woodland Animal Amigurumi
Yarn weight – sport Yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona) or DK Yarn, worsted yarn for bigger projects
Yarn colours – depends on animal you intend to make, choosing distinctive colours helps with bringing the animal to life
Yarn material – acrylic or cotton are popular choices for amigurumi
Read more here about ‘12-point Checklist to Select the Best Yarn for Amigurumi’
Crochet Hook Selection
Basic cheap metallic hooks to start
Ergonomic hooks recommended if crocheting for hours – Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Tulip, Furls Crochet Hooks
Right hook size for yarn size – 3.0mm in the examples below
Read more here about ‘Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi and 12 ways for Choice Selection’
Crochet Tools and Accessories
Darning needles
Read more here about ‘My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With’
Crochet Techniques for Woodland Animal Amigurumis
Below I have included the techniques needed to crochet all the woodland animal crochet patterns below. They are great even for beginners, involving the 6 basic crochet stitches and starting with a magic ring. Some are completely no-sew while some have minimal sewing involved.
Read on more below for what techniques you need to know before starting, if you have no idea how to do them - go ahead and click through to learn. Some of the more ambitious beginner patterns involve special crochet stitches to shape body parts like limbs or wings. To see more of each special crochet stitch, click through to find out more.
Basic Crochet Stitches
Foundation chain = ch
Single Crochet = sc
Half double crochet = hdc
Double crochet = dc
Treble crochet = tr
Double Treble crochet = dtr
Slip stitch = sl st
Read more about 'How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!'
Magic ring
Magic circle
Chain 2 and single crochet
Read more about '24 Easy Peasy things you need to know about Magic Ring in Crochet'
Increase Crochet
Increase crochet stitches in a round
Increase crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Increase in Crochet'
Decrease Crochet
Decrease crochet stitches in a round
Decrease crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Decrease in Crochet'
FLO and BLO
Working in front loops only
Working in back loops only
Read more about 'Front Loop and Back Loop in Crochet - the easy way to know everything'
Special Crochet Stitches
Bobble Stitch
Read more about '6 important things to know about Bobble Stitch Crochet'
Popcorn Stitch
Read more about '6 unmissable steps on How to do a Popcorn Stitch in Crochet'
Puff Stitch
Read more about '5 Fundamental Things to know about Puff Stitch Crochet'
Cluster Stitch
Read more about '8 Atypical Things about How to Crochet Cluster Stitch'
Picot Stitch
Read more about '8 Basic Tips on How to Crochet a Picot Stitch'
Easy Crochet Woodland Animal Patterns
Here are crochet woodland animal patterns to try out, including a wolf, hedgehog, rabbit, fox, bunny, owl, squirrel and bear patterns. They are a mixture of free and paid patterns so go check out the ones that interest you. Some also have accompanying videos in each post to show the steps. Also remember to check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if you wish to learn how to crochet your own animals for a start!
Crochet Wolf Pattern
This wolf crochet pattern has a more cartoony face, made as such intentionally, with a prominent snout and cartoon eyes. Make him in a standing position such that when paired with magnets inside it and inside the pumpkin pattern below, it can look like he’s peeking out of the pumpkin. Try the pattern over here.
Free Crochet Hedgehog Pattern
To crochet a simple hedgehog, there are quite a few parts involved. These part include crocheting the hedgehog head, the body, the snout, the back quills and a little bit at the end which is a pumpkin which comes along with the hedgehog! Check out the full free pattern over here.
Rabbit Crochet Pattern
Here is a standing resting rabbit crochet pattern, that is made in parts. Add some magnets inside the body and attach it onto the pumpkin below to look like the rabbit is peeking out of the pumpkin. He is mostly worked up seamlessly with minimal sewing involved. Check out the pattern over here.
Fox Crochet Pattern
This restful fox was made up as part of my Fall collection and it is meant to sit directly on the pumpkin. His facial features are made continuously without any sewing, including his transition from head to neck to body. The body is made horizontal in a resting position. The pattern is available here.
Free Squirrel Crochet Pattern
This pattern includes crocheting the squirrel head, snout and the body, then the arms and legs, and finally end off with the tail and eye detailing. This is a minimal-sewing pattern meaning that I have minimized assembly as much as possible. It was originally part of a crochet-a-long and now the pattern is available below.
Free Bear Crochet Pattern
If you have mastered how to crochet a simple sphere and a cylinder, then try making this bear amigurumi next! It only involves crocheting a sphere then a cylinder with some bobble stitches as the limbs. With the free pattern below and the accompanying video, you will be mastering this animal in no time!
Free Owl Crochet Pattern
Thinking of trying out crochet bird patterns? Here is an owl crochet pattern that has quite a bit of detailing over his face and wings, without having to do any external sewing! Great to make alongside other birds like my bird, penguin, duck or chick patterns. The wings are slightly more tricky so following along the video will help!
Free Bunny Rabbit Crochet Pattern
Here is an adorable bunny to crochet with no sewing involved and asymmetrical shaping for the face and the body. The snout is made up of bobble stitches and feet made up of popcorn stitches. Add the nostril embroidery to complete the animal!
If you found this round-up useful and would like others to see it too, do pin either or both of the images below on Pinterest so that more folks can see it! I really appreciate you for doing that!
Conclusion of Woodland Animal Crochet Patterns
Try your hand at these woodland-themed crochet patterns to build your own charming forest crew! Mix and match colours to give each animal its own personality — whether it’s a sleepy bear, a playful fox, or a bright-eyed owl.
Some of the patterns featured above are available for free on the blog, complete with video tutorials to help you along the way, while others are premium designs from my Pocket Yarnlings collection. Together, they’re perfect for storytelling playsets, woodland nursery decor, or thoughtful handmade gifts.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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7 Cute and Creepy Free Crochet Patterns for a Handmade Halloween
Crocheting Halloween patterns is a fun way to get into the spooky spirit—without the scares! These playful designs are perfect for decorating your home, accessorizing costumes, or handing out as festive little gifts. Try out the crochet ghost, pumpkin, cat, owl, skull, spider, and Halloween garland patterns below — they’re quick to make and full of seasonal charm!
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Uses for Halloween Crochet Patterns
Festive Fall Decor – From cute pumpkins to spooky garlands, these patterns are perfect for decorating mantels, shelves, or trick-or-treat tables with handmade Halloween flair.
Quick Gifts & Party Favors – Whip up mini ghosts, spiders, or skull appliques as fun favors, classroom treats, or small surprise gifts for Halloween lovers of all ages.
Whimsical Accessories – Turn appliques into brooches, magnets, bag charms, or hair clips to add a playful touch to costumes or everyday outfits during spooky season.
Imaginative Play & Display – The amigurumi cat, owl, and ghost make charming additions to a child’s pretend play set or a seasonal toy shelf display.
Beginner-Friendly & Mix-and-Matchable – With a mix of flat and 3D designs, there’s something for every skill level—and they’re all great for mixing and matching into your own Halloween set.
Materials used for Halloween Crochet
Here I will talk about all the recommended yarn, hook sizes, and other materials that work best for these patterns. As for the details on each particular section and how to select the right crochet supplies and narrow down your choices, I will link to an appropriate detailed article for each one when you explore the full pattern itself - I hope it helps!
Best Yarn for Halloween Crochet
Yarn weight – sport Yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona) or DK Yarn, worsted yarn for bigger projects
Yarn colours – popular Halloween colours would include orange, black, purple, green
Yarn material – acrylic or cotton are popular choices for amigurumi
Read more here about ‘12-point Checklist to Select the Best Yarn for Amigurumi’
Crochet Hook Selection
Basic cheap metallic hooks to start
Ergonomic hooks recommended if crocheting for hours – Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Tulip, Furls Crochet Hooks
Right hook size for yarn size – 3.0mm in the examples below
Read more here about ‘Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi and 12 ways for Choice Selection’
Crochet Tools and Accessories
Darning needles
Read more here about ‘My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With’
Crochet Techniques for Halloween Amigurumis
Below I have included the techniques needed to crochet all the Halloween crochet patterns below. They are great even for beginners, involving the 6 basic crochet stitches and starting with a magic ring. Read on more below for what techniques you need to know before starting, if you have no idea how to do them - go ahead and click through to learn.
Some of the more ambitious beginner patterns involve special crochet stitches to shape body parts like limbs or wings. To see more of each special crochet stitch, click through to find out more.
Basic Crochet Stitches
Foundation chain = ch
Single Crochet = sc
Half double crochet = hdc
Double crochet = dc
Treble crochet = tr
Double Treble crochet = dtr
Slip stitch = sl st
Read more about 'How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!'
Magic ring
Magic circle
Chain 2 and single crochet
Read more about '24 Easy Peasy things you need to know about Magic Ring in Crochet'
Increase Crochet
Increase crochet stitches in a round
Increase crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Increase in Crochet'
Decrease Crochet
Decrease crochet stitches in a round
Decrease crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Decrease in Crochet'
FLO and BLO
Working in front loops only
Working in back loops only
Read more about 'Front Loop and Back Loop in Crochet - the easy way to know everything'
Special Crochet Stitches
Bobble Stitch
Read more about '6 important things to know about Bobble Stitch Crochet'
Popcorn Stitch
Read more about '6 unmissable steps on How to do a Popcorn Stitch in Crochet'
Puff Stitch
Read more about '5 Fundamental Things to know about Puff Stitch Crochet'
Cluster Stitch
Read more about '8 Atypical Things about How to Crochet Cluster Stitch'
Picot Stitch
Read more about '8 Basic Tips on How to Crochet a Picot Stitch'
Easy Crochet Halloween Patterns
Here are crochet halloween patterns to try out, including a ghost, pumpkin, skull, spider, halloween garland, cat and owl. They are all free and work up in less than an hour and are totally free to click through to read. They are are combination of amigurumi and applique patterns! There are even accompanying videos in each post to show the steps. Also remember to check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if you wish to learn how to crochet your own animals for a start!
Free Crochet Ghost Pattern
Ready for a quick and seamless project just in time for Halloween? This no-sew ghost is worked all in one piece, with the arms crocheted directly into the cylindrical body. Top it off with glow in a dark yarn for a spooky vibe and you got your little ghost!
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Looking for a quick and cozy make for fall? This no-sew pumpkin is worked all in one piece, with a plump shape that’s easy and fun to crochet. Use classic orange or mix it up with pastels for a whimsical twist. Try it out in mini sizes for table decor or large size for room decor!
Free Skull Applique Crochet Pattern
Looking for a quick and spooky touch to your Halloween crafts? This no-sew skull appliqué is fast, beginner-friendly, and perfect for decorating treat bags, buntings, or cards. Whip them out in minutes and remember to try them out in glow in the dark yarn.
Free Spider Applique Crochet Pattern
Try out this quick seamless appliqué pattern. This no-sew spider appliqué is quick, beginner-friendly, and perfect for garlands, treat bags, or Halloween cards. Change up the colours and sizes to get different spiders to add a spooky flair to your Halloween.
Free Halloween Garland Crochet Pattern
This no-sew Halloween garland is worked all in one piece along a simple foundation chain, with alternating skull and spider appliqués that are quick and satisfying to make. With the free pattern and step-by-step video, you’ll have a creepy-cute garland ready to hang in no time!
Free Cat Crochet Pattern
This is one of the easiest pocket animals to tackle. The ears, snout, head, arms, body and feet are all done continuously without any sewing. Change up the different colours to get different breeds of cats like calico, tabby and many more!
Free Owl Crochet Pattern
Thinking of trying out crochet bird patterns? Here is an owl crochet pattern that has quite a bit of detailing over his face and wings, without having to do any external sewing! Great to make alongside other birds like my bird, penguin, duck or chick patterns. The wings are slightly more tricky so following along the video will help!
If you found this round-up useful and would like others to see it too, do pin either or both of the images below on Pinterest so that more folks can see it! I really appreciate you for doing that!
Conclusion of Free Halloween Crochet Patterns
Have a go at crocheting the Halloween-themed patterns above to create your own spooky set! Mix and match colors to give each piece a unique personality — whether it’s a glowing ghost, a cheeky black cat, or a colourful pumpkin.
These designs are part of my Pocket Yarnlings Halloween collection, perfect for seasonal decorating or playful gifting. Stay tuned for an exclusive exciting storytelling bundle of these Halloween patterns, be sure to sign up for my email list to get exclusive deals and early access to new releases! To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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6 Free Quick and Cute Crochet Pet Animals for Every Skill Level
Crocheting pet animals is a fun and relaxing project for any season. These adorable patterns are perfect for gifting, playtime, or decorating your space with a touch of handmade charm. Try out the crochet cat, dog, hamster, bunny, bird, and turtle patterns below — they’re quick to make and full of personality!
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Uses for Crochet Pet Animals
Quick Gifts & Desk Buddies – These tiny pets make perfect last-minute gifts, cute desk companions, or charming keychains for animal lovers of all ages.
Imaginative Play & Decor – From playful puppies to cuddly kittens, these crochet pets bring personality to pretend play or add cozy charm to a shelf or nursery.
Beginner-Friendly & Skill-Building – With simple construction and minimal sewing, these patterns are great for beginners while offering fun details to keep things interesting.
Adorably Collectible – Whether you make just one or the whole pet crew, these critters are irresistibly cute and perfect for building your own handmade pet collection.
Materials used for Crochet Pet Animals
Here I will talk about all the recommended yarn, hook sizes, and other materials that work best for these patterns. As for the details on each particular section and how to select the right crochet supplies and narrow down your choices, I will link to an appropriate detailed article for each one when you explore the full pattern itself - I hope it helps!
Best Yarn for Crochet Pet Animals
Yarn weight – sport Yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona) or DK Yarn, worsted yarn for bigger projects
Yarn colours – depends on animal you intend to make, choosing distinctive colours helps with bringing the animal to life
Yarn material – acrylic or cotton are popular choices for amigurumi
Read more here about ‘12-point Checklist to Select the Best Yarn for Amigurumi’
Crochet Hook Selection
Basic cheap metallic hooks to start
Ergonomic hooks recommended if crocheting for hours – Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Tulip, Furls Crochet Hooks
Right hook size for yarn size – 3.0mm in the examples below
Read more here about ‘Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi and 12 ways for Choice Selection’
Crochet Tools and Accessories
Darning needles
Read more here about ‘My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With’
Crochet Techniques for Pet Animal Amigurumis
Below I have included the techniques needed to crochet all the pet animal crochet patterns below. They are great even for beginners, involving the 6 basic crochet stitches and starting with a magic ring. Read on more below for what techniques you need to know before starting, if you have no idea how to do them - go ahead and click through to learn.
Some of the more ambitious beginner patterns involve special crochet stitches to shape body parts like the snout and limbs. To see more of each special crochet stitch, click through to find out more.
Basic Crochet Stitches
Foundation chain = ch
Single Crochet = sc
Half double crochet = hdc
Double crochet = dc
Treble crochet = tr
Double Treble crochet = dtr
Slip stitch = sl st
Read more about 'How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!'
Magic ring
Magic circle
Chain 2 and single crochet
Read more about '24 Easy Peasy things you need to know about Magic Ring in Crochet'
Increase Crochet
Increase crochet stitches in a round
Increase crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Increase in Crochet'
Decrease Crochet
Decrease crochet stitches in a round
Decrease crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Decrease in Crochet'
FLO and BLO
Working in front loops only
Working in back loops only
Read more about 'Front Loop and Back Loop in Crochet - the easy way to know everything'
Special Crochet Stitches
Bobble Stitch
Read more about '6 important things to know about Bobble Stitch Crochet'
Popcorn Stitch
Read more about '6 unmissable steps on How to do a Popcorn Stitch in Crochet'
Puff Stitch
Read more about '5 Fundamental Things to know about Puff Stitch Crochet'
Cluster Stitch
Read more about '8 Atypical Things about How to Crochet Cluster Stitch'
Picot Stitch
Read more about '8 Basic Tips on How to Crochet a Picot Stitch'
Easy Crochet Pet Animal Patterns
Here are crochet pet animals patterns to try out, including a cat, hamster, mouse, chick, dog and rabbit. They are all free and work up in less than an hour and are totally free to click through to read. There are even accompanying videos in each post to show the steps. Also remember to check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if you wish to learn how to crochet your own animals for a start!
Free Crochet Cat Pattern
This is one of the easiest pocket animals to tackle. The ears, snout, head, arms, body and feet are all done continuously without any sewing. Change up the different colours to get different breeds of cats like calico, tabby and many more!
Free Crochet Hamster Pattern
If you are looking at creating a little pet without all the mess and the fuss, then go ahead and try this mini hamster pattern! He does not require feeding or sleep or entertainment! He works up in one continuous round with the ears, snout, head, body and limbs too.
Free Mouse Crochet Pattern
If you thought about trying to crochet a mouse or a rat, then this next pattern post is for you. It works up quickly with the ears, snout, body and tail all in one continuous round. There are multiple colour changes in the face to make the eyes and snout more obvious so practice that in this pattern!
Free Chick Crochet Pattern
Try your hand at making this chick amigurumi which has these basic spherical and cylindrical shapes incorporated. Add on the pointy beak and the feet without any sewing and the piece is quickly completed. The beak part is worked into FLO and BLO so you can check out those seamless techniques in this pattern!
Free Dog Crochet Pattern
Make a mini dog amigurumi quickly with this quick pattern. The ears, snout, head, arms, body, hips and feet are all done continuously without any sewing. I even included a little pink tongue in the head. The hips and feet are made up of special crochet stitches that don’t require sewing!
Free Bunny Rabbit Crochet Pattern
Here is an adorable bunny to crochet with no sewing involved and asymmetrical shaping for the face and the body. The snout is made up of bobble stitches and feet made up of popcorn stitches. Add the nostril embroidery to complete the animal!
If you found this round-up useful and would like others to see it too, do pin either or both of the images below on Pinterest so that more folks can see it! I really appreciate you for doing that!
Conclusion of Free Crochet Pet Animal Patterns
Have a hand at trying out the pet animal crochet patterns above, to make a full set! Change up the colours so that the animals are distinctive and possibly try making different breeds for each pet. These animals are all part of my Pocket Animal Series, specifically the Pet Range. If you looking at getting bundles of these patterns, remember to sign up to my email to get great deals. To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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How do you Crochet Different Shapes in Amigurumi?
14 useful things you need to know about How to Crochet a Circle
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The 3 quick systematic steps involved in How to End a Crochet Project
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No-Sew Crochet Spider Appliqué – Quick Halloween DIY
Looking for a fun and fuss-free way to add a spooky flair? This no-sew spider appliqué is quick, beginner-friendly, and perfect for garlands, treat bags, or Halloween cards. With the free pattern and step-by-step video below, you’ll have a creepy-crawly ready to scuttle into your crafts in no time!
There are affiliate links in this post. We will receive a commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Do note I have used some if not most of these products at some point in time.
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Introduction to Crocheting Spider Applique
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this mini spider applique. Here, we will only be using black yarn, you can also consider trying it with glow in the dark purple yarn (or try out other colours!) Then we will head into the pattern proper.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a spider applique as part of a halloween garland and stay tuned for an exciting story telling bundle that comes with this pattern. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Small Spider
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet the spider applique. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Spider
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
2 sl st 1 = slip stitch increase (means 2 slip stitch in same st)
5sc1 = 5 single crochet in same st
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Spider
3.5mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Black (25gm each)
Version 2 - Use Glow in the Dark yarn Purple (check out more here)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Spider Pattern
Start off making the spider with black (or purple) yarn.
Round 1: Work into 2nd ch from hook, 5sc1
Round 2: Sc1, (ch2, dc1), dc3, (dc1, ch2 and sl st 1 back in same main st)
Round 3:
Sl st 1,
sl st 1 into bottom of ch2,
[sl st 1 into top of ch2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, 2 sl st 1, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same top of ch2,
(ch6, sl st 5 down, sl st 1 back into same ch) x 2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, skip 1 st, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same top of ch2],
sl st 5,
[sl st 1 into bottom of ch2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, 2 sl st 1, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same bottom of ch2,
(ch6, sl st 5 down, sl st 1 back into same ch) x 2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, skip 1 st, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same bottom of ch2], sl st 1 into top of ch2
Round 4: Sl st 1 (black) and end off
Crochet Halloween Bunting with Spider Video
This pattern is part of a larger halloween bunting pattern, which includes a foundation chain, skull applique and spider applique. To see how to crochet the spider applique part, go ahead and check out the full Halloween Bunting video. Also try out the skull applique part as well to complete the garland! It includes captions with voice-overs as well. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet a mini spider applique too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
Halloween Garland PDF Pattern
This Halloween Garland (with its accompanying Spider Pattern) PDF Pattern will be available as part of an exclusive Halloween Bundle with a little “Hungry Ghost Festival” picture book story that comes along with it. That is coming soon, so stay tuned for it! Remember to sign up to Pocket Yarnlings newsletter to get first dibs on this exciting release!
Conclusion of Crocheting Halloween Spider Applique Pattern
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little spider applique pattern. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you want to learn how to design animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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How do you Crochet Different Shapes in Amigurumi?
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Free Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Amigurumi Pattern
Once you have figured out how to crochet a simple tube, try experimenting with adding a sphere to it and then some curves in the tube - which is what happens when you attempt to crochet this longneck dinosaur! With the free pattern below and the accompanying video, you will be mastering this animal in no time!
There are affiliate links in this post. We will receive a commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Do note I have used some if not most of these products at some point in time.
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Introduction to Crocheting Longneck Dinosaur
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this longneck dinosaur or brontosaurus. Here to make things simple, we will only be using 2 yarn colours to differentiate the belly from the body. Then we will head into the pattern proper which includes the head and then the body and tail.
As this is an ambitious beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to crochet a simple tube together with some curves and also learn some amigurumi colour changes.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a longneck dinosaur and finally we will end off with the full pattern PDF download if that is the mode of reading that suits you best. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Longneck Dinosaur
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet a longneck dinosaur amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
There are also some special stitches involved in crocheting this dinosaur which are listed below (bobble stitches) and they are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Longneck Dinosaur
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
Tr = treble crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting Longneck Dinosaur
4tr bob = 4 treble crochet bobble stitch
= yo 2 times, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through 2 loops again, repeat above again 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Longneck Dinosaur
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Blue, Light blue (25gm each)
Version 2 - Lime green, Yellow (25gm each)
Black (stash for eyes and nose)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Pattern
Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Head
Start off the head using blue yarn. Any references to blue refers to a darker shade of blue.
Round 1: Magic ring sc6 (blue) - 6st
Round 2: 2sc6 (blue) - 12st
Round 3: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 6 (blue)- 18st
Round 4: Sc18 (blue) - 18st
Round 5: Repeat Round 4 - 18st
Round 6: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 6 (blue) - 12st
Round 7: Sc4, 4tr Bob x 2, sc6 (all blue) - 12st
Get ready light blue yarn for the next round.
Round 8: Sc4 (blue), sc4 (light blue), sc4 (blue) - 12st
Add stuffing to head.
Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Neck
Continue into the neck from head using blue and light blue yarn.
Round 9: (Sc2, sc2tog1) x 1 (blue), (sc2, sc2tog1) x 1 (light blue), (sc2, sc2tog1) x 1 (blue) - 9st
Round 10: Sc3 (blue), sc3 (light blue), sc3 (blue) - 9st
Rounds 11-15 (5 rounds): Repeat Round 10 - 9st
Add stuffing to neck.
Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Body
Continue into the body from the neck using blue and light blue yarn.
Round 16: 2sc3 (blue), sc2tog2 (light blue), 2sc2 (blue) - 12st
Round 17: 2sc4 (blue), sc2tog3 (light blue), 2sc2 (blue) - 15st
Round 18: 2sc6 (blue), sc2tog3 (light blue), 2sc3 (blue) - 21st
Round 19: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 4 (blue), sc1 (blue), sc2tog4 (light blue), (sc1, 2sc1) x 2 (blue) - 23st
Round 20: Sc12 (blue), 4tr Bob (blue), sc4 (light blue), 4tr Bob (blue), sc5 (blue) - 23st
Round 21: Sc2 (blue), sc1 (light blue), sc3 (blue), sc1 (light blue), sc6 (blue), sc4 (light blue), sc6 (blue) - 23st
Round 22: Sc4 (blue), sc1 (light blue), sc8 (blue), sc4 (light blue), sc6 (blue) - 23st
Round 23: Sc12 (blue), 4tr Bob (blue), sc4 (light blue), 4tr Bob (blue), sc5 (blue) - 23st
Round 24: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 4 (blue), sc1 (blue), sc4 (light blue), (sc1, sc2tog1) x 2 (blue) - 17st
Add stuffing to body.
Round 25: Sc2tog4 (blue), sc2 (blue), sc2 (light blue), sc1 (blue), sc2tog2 (blue) - 11st
Round 26: Sc4, sc2tog3, sc1 (all blue) - 8st
Cut off light blue yarn.
Round 27: Sc8 (blue) - 8st
Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Tail
Continue into tail from body only using blue yarn.
Round 28: Sc1, 2sc2, sc1, sc2tog2 (all blue) - 6st
Round 29: Sc2tog1, sc1, 2sc1, sc2tog2 (all blue) - 6st
Round 30: Sc2tog1, sc1, 2sc1, sc2tog1 (all blue) - 5st
Round 31: Sc2tog1, 2sc1, sc2tog1 (all blue) - 4st
Close up in FLO using blue yarn and fasten off. It is not necessary to add stuffing to the tail as the round is too narrow.
Embroider Longneck Dinosaur Face
Embroider Longneck Dinosaur Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots 1 round above snout.
Thread in through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Embroider Longneck Dinosaur Snout
Use black yarn to sew down 2 nostrils on either side of the snout by gently sewing horizontal lines to make 2 circles across 4tr Bob in Round 7 of the head. Do not pull the yarn too taut when sewing down because it can distort the snout shape.
Crochet Longneck Dinosaur Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a longneck dinosaur, from start to finish with nothing left out. It takes less than an hour and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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Longneck Dinosaur PDF Pattern
The Pocket Longneck Dinosaur PDF Pattern is an ad-free downloadable PDF printable, with checkboxes included and step-by-step pictorial tutorials. The pattern is easy for beginners, fast and no-sew. Just click on the image below or scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the pattern download.
Conclusion of Crocheting Longneck Dinosaur
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little pocket longneck dinosaur. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to refer to the written pattern without ads, check out the PDF download for a price over here.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you don’t want to watch a video (<1 hour) to see if you are progressing correctly, check out the step-by-step pictorial tutorials over here.
If you want to learn how to design similar animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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Free Crochet Skull Appliqué Pattern – Quick & Easy Halloween Decor
Looking for a quick and spooky touch to your Halloween crafts? This no-sew skull appliqué is fast, beginner-friendly, and perfect for decorating treat bags, buntings, or cards. With the free pattern and step-by-step video below, you’ll have a creepy-cute skull ready in minutes!
There are affiliate links in this post. We will receive a commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Do note I have used some if not most of these products at some point in time.
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Introduction to Crocheting Skull Applique
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this mini skull. Here, we will only be using white yarn, you can also consider trying it with glow in the dark white yarn. Then we will head into the pattern proper.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a skull applique (as part of a halloween garland) and stay tuned for an exciting storytelling bundle that comes with this pattern. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Small Skull
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet the skull applique. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Skull
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
2dc1 = double crochet increase (meaning 2 double crochet in same stitch)
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Skull
3.5mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - White (25gm each)
Version 2 - Use Glow in the Dark yarn White (check out more here)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Skull Pattern
Ch4, 2dc1 into 3rd ch from hook**, ch6, 2dc1 into same initial 1st ch**, ch6, sl st 1 to top of initial ch4, sl st 2 (along next 2dc), sl st 6 along ch, (sl st 1, ch2), (2dc1, ch2, sl st 1 into same st), sl st 6 along ch, sl st 2 and end off.
Crochet Halloween Bunting with Skull Video
This pattern is part of a larger halloween bunting pattern, which includes a foundation chain, skull applique and spider applique. To see how to crochet the skull applique part, go ahead and check out the full Halloween Bunting video. Also try out the spider applique part as well to complete the garland! It includes captions with voice-overs as well. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet a mini skull applique too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
Halloween Garland PDF Pattern
This Halloween Garland (with its accompanying Skull Pattern) PDF Pattern will be available as part of an exclusive Halloween Bundle with a little “Hungry Ghost Festival” picture book story that comes along with it. That is coming soon, so stay tuned for it! Remember to sign up to Pocket Yarnlings newsletter to get first dibs on this exciting release!
Conclusion of Crocheting Halloween Skull Applique Pattern
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little skull applique pattern. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you want to learn how to design animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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Easy Crochet Garland for Halloween – Free Pattern Included
Looking for a fun and fuss-free project to spook up your space? This no-sew Halloween garland is worked all in one piece along a simple foundation chain, with alternating skull and spider appliqués that are quick and satisfying to make. With the free pattern and step-by-step video below, you’ll have a creepy-cute garland ready to hang in no time!
There are affiliate links in this post. We will receive a commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Do note I have used some if not most of these products at some point in time.
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Introduction to Crocheting Halloween Garland
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this halloween garland chain. Here, we will be using orange for main chain, white for skull and black (or purple) for the spiders. Then we will head into the pattern proper.
As this is an ambitious beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to work continuously on a chain for all the mini appliques.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a halloween bunting and stay tuned for an exciting storytelling bundle that comes with this pattern. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Halloween Bunting
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet the halloween bunting. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
This garland is mostly worked onto a foundation chain with a deviation when making the skull and another detour when making the spider! The terminology for the stitches are listed below and are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Halloween Garland
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
2 sl st 1 = slip stitch increase (means 2 slip stitch in same st)
5sc1 = 5 single crochet in same st
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Halloween Bunting
3.5mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Orange, White, Black (25gm each)
Version 2 - Use Glow in the Dark yarn Orange, White, Purple (check out more here)
Black (stash for eyes)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Halloween Garland Pattern
Start off making the garland with orange yarn.
Row 1: Ch100 (orange)
Row 2: Work into 2nd chain from hook, sl st 8 (orange),
Switch to white yarn here to make the skull.
Ch4, 2dc1 into 3rd ch from hook**, ch6, 2dc1 into same initial 1st ch**, ch6, sl st 1 to top of initial ch4, sl st 2 (along next 2dc), sl st 6 along ch, (sl st 1, ch2), (2dc1, ch2, sl st 1 into same st), sl st 6 along ch, sl st 2 and end off.
Sl st 1 in same main st (orange)
Continue to sl st 12 down ch in orange. Then move onto the spider in black.
Ch2 (orange), ch2 (black)
Then continue to work in rounds for the spider.
Round 1: Work into 2nd ch from hook, 5sc1
Round 2: Sc1, (ch2, dc1), dc3, (dc1, ch2 and sl st 1 back in same main st)
Round 3:
Sl st 1,
sl st 1 into bottom of ch2,
[sl st 1 into top of ch2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, 2 sl st 1, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same top of ch2,
(ch6, sl st 5 down, sl st 1 back into same ch) x 2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, skip 1 st, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same top of ch2],
sl st 5,
[sl st 1 into bottom of ch2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, 2 sl st 1, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same bottom of ch2,
(ch6, sl st 5 down, sl st 1 back into same ch) x 2,
(ch8, work into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 3, skip 1 st, sl st 3), sl st 1 back into same bottom of ch2], sl st 1 into top of ch2
Round 4: Sl st 1 (black), then move back to sl st 2 into initial ch (orange), sl st 1 back into main ch (orange)
Continue to sl st 12 down ch in orange.
Repeat white skull then black spider for total 4 sets
End off with sl st 7 in orange in the last part of the chain.
Crochet Halloween Bunting Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a halloween garland using glow in the dark yarn, this time with the spiders in purple instead of black, but with the other colours staying the same. It includes captions with voice-overs as well. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet a halloween bunting decor too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
Halloween Garland PDF Pattern
This Halloween Garland PDF Pattern will be available as part of an exclusive Halloween Bundle with a little “Hungry Ghost Festival” picture book story that comes along with it. That is coming soon, so stay tuned for it! Remember to sign up to Pocket Yarnlings newsletter to get first dibs on this exciting release!
Conclusion of Crocheting Halloween Bunting Decoration
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little chain of halloween garlands pattern. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you want to learn how to design animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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2025 Quick Projects $2 Event!
Here’s an exciting event in June 2025 involving 12 designers - this time it’s all about quick and easy crochet makes! Something that does not take long for you to whip up - perfect for gifting or in the midst of summer chaos!
What is this event all about?
A bunch of us crochet designers have decided to come together and make our quick crochet make patterns available for $2 and we share each other’s patterns with you everyday from June 15th to 26th . The patterns are available for download for $2 only (heavily discounted!) during the entire event!
How does this event work?
This event is hosted by Audrey from Canoe Mountain Designs and below I have listed all the participating designers and their patterns. For this limited time only, use the coupon code “QUICK25” on any of the patterns below to grab it for only $2! All you have to do is click through on the links below to each designer’s site and key in the coupon code at checkout to get it for only $2!
What are some of the lovely patterns in this Hop?
Some include wearables, some include accessories or even home decor! Easy to guess which is my contribution? It is the only amigurumi in this event! They all have the theme of ‘Quick Makes’ in common so you can get cracking on some of those you have been planning on trying!
How long does this event last?
The event lasts from 15th to 26th June, where a new designer will be featured daily. So don’t miss out on any awesome dealls on these patterns!
Have you guessed which is mine yet?
Yes it is the only amigurumi of the bunch and it is my Chomper Dan! This month is dinosaur release month so I decided to put him up for sale - yes he is wearing a dino suit, not a crocodile suit! Here is a rare opportunity to grab him, as he normally costs $5 to get but just for this event, he is available for $2 just for these 12 days.
Wait there’s more?
If you enjoy crocheting and always wondered how to crochet amigurumi, then grab this free Doll Starter Guide below! Also join me in this free 5-day email challenge where we will crochet a base body in just 5 minutes a day - in total just 30 minutes!
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Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (Quick & Easy!)
Looking for a quick and cozy make for fall? This no-sew pumpkin is worked all in one piece, with a plump shape that’s easy and fun to crochet. Use classic orange or top it off with glow in a dark yarn for a spooky vibe. With the free pattern and step-by-step video below, you’ll have your own little pumpkin patch in no time!
There are affiliate links in this post. We will receive a commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Do note I have used some if not most of these products at some point in time.
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Introduction to Crocheting Pumpkin
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this pumpkin. Here to make things simple, we will only be using orange for main pumpkin and brown yarn for the stalk. Then we will head into the pattern proper.
As this is an ambitious beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to work into FLO and BLO for the main pumpkin, as well as some sewing techniques at the end.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a pumpkin and stay tuned for an exciting story telling bundle that comes with this pattern! Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Pumpkin
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet a pumpkin amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
This pumpkin is mostly worked into alternating front and back loops and right at the end, sewn and compressed together to form the final pumpkin! The terminology for the stitches are listed below and are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Pumpkin
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Pumpkin
3.5mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Orange, Brown (25gm each)
Version 2 - Use Glow in the Dark yarn White (check out more here)
Black (stash for eyes)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Use orange yarn to make pumpkin.
Row 1: Ch10
Row 2: Work into 2nd ch from hook, sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 3: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 4: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 5: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 6: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 7: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 8: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 9: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 10: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 11: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 12: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 13: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 14: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 15: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 16: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 17: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 18: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 19: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 20: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 21: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO, ch1 and turn
Row 22: Sc3, dc3, sc3, ch1 and turn
Row 23: Sc3 BLO, dc3 BLO, sc3 BLO and end off
Sew starting row to the ending row together using whipstitch.
Use a new set of yarn in the same orange colour and thread it in and out of the rims on one side and then pull it taut to close it up. Repeat for the other opposite rim as well.
Use a new set of orange yarn to sew through the middle holes and tighten the sides at fixed intervals, to make the pumpkin appearance.
Crochet Pumpkin Stalk
Use brown yarn to make the stalk.
Round 1: Magic ring sc4 - 4st
Round 2: Sc4 BLO - 4st
Round 3: Sc4 - 4st
Round 4: Sc4 - 4st
Sew the brown stalk on top of the middle in the middle and close up the hole.
Embroider Pumpkin Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots about ⅓ of the way down face. Thread in through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Embroider Pumpkin Smile
Then use black yarn to sew down a smile about 2 rounds below both eyes, curving on either side of face.
Crochet Pumpkin Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a pumpkin using glow in the dark yarn, from beginning to the end. It includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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Pumpkin PDF Pattern
This Pumpkin PDF Pattern will be available as part of an exclusive Halloween Bundle with a little “Hungry Ghost Festival” picture book story that comes along with it. That is coming soon, so stay tuned for it! Remember to sign up to Pocket Yarnlings newsletter to get first dibs on this exciting release!
Conclusion of Crocheting Pumpkin
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little round pumpkin pattern. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you want to learn how to design animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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Free Crochet Ghost Pattern (No-Sew & Beginner Friendly!)
Ready for a quick and seamless project just in time for Halloween? This no-sew ghost is worked all in one piece, with the arms crocheted directly into the cylindrical body. Top it off with glow in a dark yarn for a spooky vibe and you got your little ghost! With the free pattern and step-by-step video below, you'll have your little ghost floating in no time!
There are affiliate links in this post. We will receive a commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Do note I have used some if not most of these products at some point in time.
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Introduction to Crocheting Ghost
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this ghost. Here to make things simple, we will only be using mainly white yarn, while black yarn is just for the eyes. Then we will head into the pattern proper which includes the full body.
As this is an ambitious beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to crochet a simple cylinder for the head and body, as well as use cluster stitches to make both arms.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a ghost and stay tuned for an exciting story telling bundle that comes with this pattern. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Ghost
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet a ghost amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
There are also some special stitches involved in crocheting this ghost which are listed below (cluster stitches) and they are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Ghost
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting Ghost
6dc1 = 6 double crochet in same stitch
Dc6tog1 = double crochet 6 together
= yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo draw through 2, [yo, insert hook in next, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2] 5 times, (7 loops on hook), yo, pull through all loops on hook
(or double crochet cluster stitch)
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Ghost
3.5mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - White, Black (25gm each)
Version 2 - Use Glow in the Dark yarn White (check out more here)
Black (stash for eyes)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Ghost Pattern
Use white yarn to make the ghost.
Round 1: Magic ring sc6 - 6st
Round 2: 2sc6 - 12st
Round 3: 2sc12 - 24st
Round 4: (Sc3, 2sc1) x 6 - 30st
Round 5: Sc30 - 30st
Rounds 6-10 (5 rounds): Repeat Round 5 - 30st
Round 11: Sc8, 6dc1, sc10, 6dc1, sc10 - 40st
Round 12: Sc8, dc6tog1, sc10, dc6tog1, sc10 - 30st
Round 13: Sc30 - 30st
Rounds 14-16 (3 rounds): Repeat Round 30 - 30st
Round 17: (Sc1 FLO, ch2, 3dc1 FLO), hdc1 FLO, (3dc1 FLO, hdc1 FLO) x 14
Round 18: Sc2tog15 BLO (not invisible decrease) - 15st
Add stuffing to body.
Round 19: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 5 - 10st
Round 20: Sc2tog5 - 5st
Close up in FLO and fasten off.
Embroider Ghost Face
Embroider Ghost Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots in 7th round from top. Thread in through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Embroider Ghost Smile
Then use black yarn to sew down a smile about 2 rounds below both eyes, curving on either side of face.
Crochet Ghost Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a ghost using glow in the dark yarn, from start to finish, including how it looks like at the end. It includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet a ghost too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
Ghost PDF Pattern
This Ghost PDF Pattern will be available as part of an exclusive Halloween Bundle with a little “Hungry Ghost Festival” picture book story that comes along with it. That is coming soon, so stay tuned for it! Remember to sign up to Pocket Yarnlings newsletter to get first dibs on this exciting release!
Conclusion of Crocheting Ghost
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little seamless ghost pattern. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you want to learn how to design animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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Free Crochet Owl Amigurumi Pattern
Thinking of trying out crochet bird patterns? Here is an owl crochet pattern that has quite a bit of detailing over his face and wings, without having to do any external sewing! Great to make alongside other birds like my bird, penguin, duck or chick patterns. Try out the free pattern below, together with the video tutorial.
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Introduction to Crocheting Owl
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this owl. Here to make this owl, we will be using 4 different yarn colours. Then we will head into the pattern proper which includes the head and then the body with the wings.
As this is an intermediate to slightly more advanced pattern, here you will learn how to attempt different special stitches like popcorn and cluster stitches and also learn how to do multiple colour changes in amigurumi. The wings are also slightly more complex with very tall stitches like quadruple treble crochet.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a owl and finally we will end off with the full pattern PDF download if that is the mode of reading that suits you best. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting an Owl
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet an owl amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
There are also some special stitches involved in crocheting this owl which are listed below (popcorn and cluster stitches) and they are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Owl
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
Tr = treble crochet
Dtr = double treble crochet
Ttr = triple treble crochet
Qtr = quadruple treble crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting Owl
4sc1 = 4 single crochet in same stitch
Sc4tog1 = single crochet 4 together
= insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up loop, repeat another 2 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook
(or single crochet cluster stitch)
4sc pop = 4 single crochet popcorn stitch
4sc in indicated, remove hook from loop, insert hook through 1st sc of 4-sc group, replace loop on hook, yo, draw tightly through loop and st on hook
4dc pop = 4 double crochet popcorn stitch
4dc in indicated, remove hook from loop, insert hook through 1st dc of 4-dc group, replace loop on hook, yo, draw tightly through loop and st on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Owl
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Brown, Light brown, White, Yellow (25gm each)
Version 2 - Dark brown, Brown, White, Yellow (25gm each)
Black (stash for eyes)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Owl Pattern
Crochet Owl Head
Start off head using brown yarn.
Round 1: Ch4, sc2, 3sc1, go around and work into the other side of foundation chain, sc1, 2sc1 (all brown) – 8st
Round 2: Sc3, 2sc1, sc3, 2sc1 (all brown) - 10st
Round 3: 2sc10 (brown) - 20st
Round 4: Sc2, (sc1, ch3, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, dc1, sc1 in same main st) FLO, sc4, (sc1, ch3, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, dc1, sc1 in same main st) FLO, sc12 (all brown) - 22st
Round 5: Sc2 (light brown), sc1 BLO (light brown), skip 1st, sc4 (light brown), sc1 BLO (light brown), skip 1st, sc2 (light brown), sc10 (brown) - 20st
Round 6: Sc2 (light brown), sc2 (white), sc2 (light brown), sc2 (white), sc2 (light brown), sc10 (brown) - 20st
Round 7: Sc2 (light brown), sc2 (white), sc2 (light brown), sc2 (white), sc2 (light brown), sc10 (brown) - 20st
Cut off light brown yarn.
Round 8: Sc1, 4sc1, 2dc2 FLO, 2hdc1 FLO, sc1 FLO, 2hdc1 FLO, 2dc2 FLO, 4sc1, sc10 (all brown) - 32st
Round 9: Sc1 (brown), sc4tog1 (brown), sc3 BLO (white), 4dc pop BLO (yellow), sc3 BLO (white), sc4tog1 (brown), sc10 (brown) - 20st
Round 10: Sc2 (brown), sc3 (white), 4sc pop (yellow), sc3 (white), sc11 (brown) - 20st
Cut off yellow yarn.
Round 11: Sc2tog1 (brown), sc2tog1 (white), sc2 (white), sc2tog2 (white), sc2tog5 (brown) - 11st
Add stuffing to head.
Round 12: Sc1 (brown), sc1 (white), sc2tog1 (white), sc2 (white), sc5 (brown) - 10st
Crochet Owl Body
Continue into body. Cut off white yarn. Use light brown yarn again.
Round 13: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 1 (brown), (sc1, 2sc1) x 1 (light brown), sc1 (light brown), 2sc1 (light brown then brown), (sc1, 2sc1) x 2 (brown) - 15st
Round 14: Sc2 (brown), [(sc1, hdc1, dc1, tr1, dtr1, ttr1, qtr1) all in FLO, ch3, sl st 1 into 3rd ch from hook), ch7, sc1 FLO into same main st] (brown), 2sc5 (light brown), [(sc1, hdc1, dc1, tr1, dtr1, ttr1, qtr1) all in FLO, ch3, sl st 1 into 3rd ch from hook), ch7, sc1 FLO into same main st] (brown), sc6 (brown) - 33st
Round 15: Sc2 (brown), sc1 BLO (brown), (sc1, 2sc1) x 5 (light brown), sc1 BLO (brown), sc6 (brown) - 25st
Round 16: Sc3 (brown), (sc1, sc2tog1) x 5 (light brown), sc7 (brown) - 20st
Round 17: Sc3 (brown), sc2tog5 (light brown), sc5 (brown), 2sc2 (brown) - 17st
Round 18: Sc3 (brown), sc5 (light brown), sc6 (brown), 2sc2 (brown), sc1 (brown) - 19st
Round 19: Sc3 (brown), sc5 (light brown), sc7 (brown), 2sc2 (brown), sc2 (brown) - 21st
Round 20: Sc2tog1 (brown), sc2tog4 (light brown), sc2tog1 (brown), sc4 (brown), 2sc2 (brown), sc3 (brown) - 17st
Add stuffing to body.
Round 21: Sc1 (brown), (sc1, ch2, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 in main st, ch2, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 in main st, ch2, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, sc1 in main st) FLO (yellow), sc2tog1 (light brown), (sc1, ch2, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 in main st, ch2, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 in main st, ch2, sl st 1 into 2nd ch from hook, sc1 in main st) FLO (yellow), sc4 (brown), skip 6st, sc2 (brown) - 16st
Cut off yellow and light brown yarn. Continue using brown yarn only.
Round 22: Sc1, sc1 BLO, sc1, sc1 BLO, sc2tog3 - 7st
Round 23: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 2, sc1 - 5st
Close up in FLO and fasten off.
Embroider Owl Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots over the top of the beak on the face over the white portions. Use a pin marker to landmark before threading in the yarn. Thread in both black and white yarn simultaneously through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Crochet Owl Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet an owl, from start to finish with nothing left out. It takes less than an hour and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet an owl too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
Owl PDF Pattern
The Pocket Owl PDF Pattern is an ad-free downloadable PDF printable, with checkboxes included and step-by-step pictorial tutorials. The pattern is easy for beginners, fast and no-sew. Just click on the image below or scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the pattern download.
Conclusion of Crocheting Owl
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little pocket owl. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to refer to the written pattern without ads, check out the PDF download for a price over here.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you don’t want to watch a video (<1 hour) to see if you are progressing correctly, check out the step-by-step pictorial tutorials over here.
If you want to learn how to design similar animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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Free Crochet T. Rex Amigurumi Pattern
Ever thought of making a cute mini T. rex in a cuddly form? Then look no further! Here is a quick pattern that is pretty easy and beginner friendly, that can be worked up in less than an hour. It is made in one continuous round including the head, snout, body, limbs and tail!
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Introduction to Crocheting T. Rex
Let us first start off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this tiger. Here to make this T. Rex, we will be using 2 different yarn colours. Then we will head into the pattern proper which includes the head and then the body.
As this is an ambitious beginner friendly pattern, here you will learn how to attempt different special stitches like bobble and cluster stitches and also learn how to do multiple colour changes in amigurumi.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a T. Rex and finally we will end off with the full pattern PDF download if that is the mode of reading that suits you best. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a T. Rex
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet a T. rex amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
There are also some special stitches involved in crocheting this T. Rex which are listed below (bobble and cluster stitches) and they are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting T. Rex
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting T. Rex
4sc1 = 4 single crochet in same stitch
Dc3tog1 = double crochet 3 together
= yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2, [yo, insert hook in next, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2] 2 times, (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all loops on hook
4dc bob = 4 double crochet bobble stitch
= yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook
4tr bob = 4 treble crochet bobble stitch
= yo 2 times, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through 2 loops again, repeat above again 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting T. Rex
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Green, Yellow (25gm each)
Version 2 - Dull green, Light brown (25gm each)
Black (stash for eyes and nostrils)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet T. Rex Pattern
Crochet T. Rex Head
Start off with green yarn for the head.
Round 1: Ch4, sc2, 3sc1, go around and work into the other side of foundation chain, sc1, 2sc1 (all green) – 8st
Round 2: Sc3, 2sc1, sc3, 2sc1 (all green) – 10st
Round 3: 2sc5, (hdc1 FLO, sc1 FLO), 2sc1, (sc1 FLO, hdc1 FLO), 2sc2 (all green) - 20st
Round 4: Sc10 (green), 2sc1 BLO (yellow), sc2 (green), 2sc1 BLO (yellow), sc4 (green) - 20st
Round 5: Sc10 (green), sc2 (yellow), sc2 (green), sc2 (yellow), sc4 (green) - 20st
Round 6: Sc12, 4tr Bob x 3, sc5 (all green) - 20st
Round 7: Sc12, dc3tog1, sc5 (all green) - 18st
Round 8: Sc11, dc3tog1, sc4 (all green) - 16st
Add stuffing to head.
Continue into the body from the head.
Crochet T. Rex Body
Round 9: Sc9 (green), sc2tog3 (yellow), sc1 (green) - 13st
Round 10: Sc9 (green), sc3 (yellow), sc1 (green) - 13st
Round 11: Sc8 (green), 4dc Bob (green), sc3 (yellow), 4dc Bob (green) - 13st
Round 12: Sc4 (green), 2sc2 (green), sc3 (green), sc3 (yellow), sc1 (green) - 15st
Round 13: Sc5 (green), 2sc2 (green), sc4 (green), sc3 (yellow), sc1 (green) - 17st
Round 14: Sc6 (green), 2sc2 (green), sc5 (green), sc3 (yellow), sc1 (green) - 19st
Round 15: Sc7 (green), 2sc2 (green), sc6 (green), sc3 (yellow), sc1 (green) - 21st
Round 16: Sc8 (green), 2sc2 (green), sc7 (green), sc3 (yellow), sc1 (green) - 23st
Round 17: Sc9 (green), 2sc2 (green), sc7 (green), 4tr Bob (green), sc3 (yellow), 4tr Bob (green) - 25st
Add stuffing to body. Cut off yellow yarn.
Round 18: Sc2tog4, sc1, skip 6st, sc2tog5 (all green) - 10st
Round 19: Sc2tog5 (all green) - 5st
Close up in FLO and fasten off.
Embroider T.Rex Face
Embroider T. Rex Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots just above snout in yellow region. Use a pin marker to landmark before threading in the yarn. Thread in black yarn through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Embroider T.Rex Snout
Use black yarn to sew down 2 nostrils on either side of the snout by gently sewing horizontal lines to make 2 circles across 4tr Bob in Round 6 of the head. Do not pull the yarn too taut when sewing down because it can distort the snout shape. Then sew 1 big smile extending across the face just below the snout.
Crochet T. Rex Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a T. Rex, from beginning to the end. It takes less than an hour and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet a T. Rex too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
T. Rex PDF Pattern
The Pocket T. Rex PDF Pattern is an ad-free downloadable PDF printable, with checkboxes included and step-by-step pictorial tutorials. The pattern is easy for beginners, fast and no-sew. Just click on the image below or scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the pattern download.
Conclusion of Crocheting T. Rex
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little pocket T. Rex. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to refer to the written pattern without ads, check out the PDF download for a price over here.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you don’t want to watch a video (<1 hour) to see if you are progressing correctly, check out the step-by-step pictorial tutorials over here.
If you want to learn how to design similar animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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Free Crochet Mouse Amigurumi Pattern
If you thought about trying to crochet a mouse or a rat, then this next pattern post is for you. It works up quickly with the ears, snout, body and tail all in one continuous round. Follow along the free pattern below and the accompanying video, you will get a mouse in no time!
There are affiliate links in this post. We will receive a commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate link at no extra cost to you. Do note I have used some if not most of these products at some point in time.
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Introduction to Crocheting Mouse
In this post, we will first be starting off with the relevant supplies and techniques you would need to crochet this tiger. Here to make this mouse, we will be using 3 different yarn colours. Then we will head into the pattern proper which includes the head and then the body.
As this is an ambitious beginner or more intermediate pattern, here you will learn how to attempt different special stitches like bobble, popcorn and cluster stitches and also learn how to do multiple colour changes in amigurumi.
Stick around after that to check out the full video of how to crochet a mouse and finally we will end off with the full pattern PDF download if that is the mode of reading that suits you best. Don’t forget to grab the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide if this is something you would love to design in the future!
Supplies and Techniques for Crocheting a Mouse
Here I have listed the techniques as well as the materials needed to crochet a mouse amigurumi. Each one is individually linked if you need to learn more about how to master each technique, or you could check out this post on “How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!”.
There are also some special stitches involved in crocheting this mouse which are listed below (bobble, popcorn and cluster stitches) and they are also individually linked to tutorials which will be helpful if you do not know how to make these stitches.
The materials needed are also listed below or if you wish to see what I start off most of my projects with, then check out this post on “My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With”. Read on below.
Terminology for Crocheting Mouse
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
Tr = treble crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
Special Stitches for Crocheting Mouse
4sc1 = 4 single crochet in same stitch
Sc4tog1 = single crochet 4 together
= insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up loop, repeat another 2 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook
(or single crochet cluster stitch)
4dc bob = 4 double crochet bobble stitch
= yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook
3dc pop = 3 double crochet popcorn stitch
3dc in indicated, remove hook from loop, insert hook through 1st dc of 3-dc group, replace loop on hook, yo, draw tightly through loop and st on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Mouse
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Version 1 - Light brown, White, Pink (25gm each)
Version 2 - Grey, White, Pink (25gm each)
Black (stash for eyes)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Glass eyes (just for landmarking)
See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.
Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.
Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!
Yarn
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
Crochet hook
2.5-3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Stuffing
Use leftover yarn or polyester fibrefill
Darning Needles
Safety Eyes
4mm glass eyes or safety eyes
Stitch Markers
Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers
Crochet Mouse Pattern
Crochet Mouse Head
Start off head using light brown yarn.
Round 1: Ch4, sc2, 3sc1, go around and work into the other side of foundation chain, sc1, 2sc1 (all light brown) – 8st
Round 2: (Sc1, ch8, tr1 into 3rd ch from hook, tr3, dc1, sc1, sc1 in same main st), sc2, (sc1, ch8, tr1 into 3rd ch from hook, tr3, dc1, sc1, sc1 in main st), sc4 (all light brown) - 10st
Round 3: 2sc1 before ear (light brown), 2sc1 after ear (light brown), 2sc2 (light brown), 2sc1 before ear (light brown), 2sc1 after ear (light brown), 2sc1 (light brown), 2sc1 (white), 2sc1 (light brown then white), 2sc1 (white then light brown) - 20st
Round 4: Sc14 (light brown), sc2 (white), 4sc1 (light brown), sc2 (white), sc1 (light brown) - 23st
Round 5: Sc12 (light brown), 4sc1 (light brown), sc4 (light brown), 2sc2 (pink), sc4 (light brown) - 28st
Round 6: 4sc1, sc11, sc4tog1, sc2, 4dc Bob, sc1, skip 4st, sc1, 4dc Bob, sc2 (all light brown) - 24st
Cut off pink yarn.
Round 7: Sc4tog1 (light brown), sc13 (light brown), sc3tog1 (white), sc1 (white), sc3tog1 (white) - 17st
Round 8: (Sc2tog1, sc1) x 4 (light brown), sc2tog1 (light brown), sc3 (white) - 12st
Add stuffing to head.
Round 9: (Sc2, sc2tog1) x 2 (light brown), sc1 (light brown), sc1 (white), sc2tog1 (white) - 9st
Crochet Mouse Body
Continue into body from head using grey and white yarn.
Round 10: 2sc8 (light brown), 2sc1 (white) - 18st
Round 11: Sc2 (white), sc6 (light brown), 2sc2 (light brown), sc5 (light brown), 3dc pop (light brown), sc2tog1 (white) - 19st
Round 12: Sc2tog1 (white), 3dc pop (light brown), sc6 (light brown), 2sc2 (light brown), sc4 (light brown), sc2tog1 (light brown), sc1 (light brown), sc1 (white) - 19st
Round 13: Sc2 (white), sc7 (light brown), 2sc2 (light brown), sc7 (light brown), sc1 (white) - 21st
Round 14: Sc2tog1 (white), sc5 (light brown), 4dc Bob (light brown), sc7 (light brown), 4dc Bob (light brown), sc5 (light brown) - 20st
Use back same pink yarn. Cut off white yarn.
Round 15: Sc5 (light brown), 4dc pop (pink), sc4 (light brown), [sc1, ch15, sl st 14 down ch, sc1 in same main st (pink)], sc4 (light brown), 4dc pop (pink), sc1 (light brown), sc2tog2 (light brown) - 20st
Round 16: Sc2tog2, sc2, sc2tog2, sc1 before tail, sc1 after tail, sc2tog2, sc1, sc2tog1, sc1 (all light brown) - 13st
Add stuffing to body. Cut off pink yarn. Continue using light brown yarn only.
Round 17: Sc2tog6, sc1 - 7st
Round 18: (Sc1, sc2tog1) x 2, sc1 - 5st
Close up in FLO and fasten off.
Embroider Mouse Eyes
Add eyes by embroidering French knots just above snout over the white patches of the face. Use a pin marker to landmark before threading in the yarn. Thread in black yarn through head and out to the desired eye location. Without removing yarn from the needle, place tip of needle close to the surface of the face. Loop yarn close to the face around needle twice.
Insert eye back into intended eye position and out through head again. Do not pull the yarn taut because the whole knot will go into the head. Instead, when pulling needle out of the head, pull gently so that the knot stays on the face.
Crochet Mouse Video
After referring to the pattern above, remember to check out the full video on how to crochet a mouse, from start to finish. It takes less than an hour and it includes captions with voice-overs as well. You can scroll to the specific parts that you are struggling when you are attempting the pattern above. Remember to also like the video and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that when new amigurumi videos are released, you will know about it!
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If you felt this post was amazing then remember to spread the love by pinning the image below to Pinterest so that others might find it and learn how to crochet a mouse too! I appreciate you so much for doing this!
Mouse PDF Pattern
The Pocket Mouse PDF Pattern is an ad-free downloadable PDF printable, with checkboxes included and step-by-step pictorial tutorials. The pattern is easy for beginners, fast and no-sew. Just click on the image below or scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the pattern download.
Conclusion of Crocheting Mouse
Thank you for joining me in crocheting this little pocket mouse. Remember to tag me @pocketyarnlings on instagram so I can see your makes too and I will feature them in my email newsletter. Here is how you can support me so that I can make more posts and videos for you in the future:
If you want to try the pattern for free, check out the pattern above with ads.
If you want to refer to the written pattern without ads, check out the PDF download for a price over here.
If you want to see the way the amigurumi is made in real-time, then check out the video on my Youtube channel here.
If you don’t want to watch a video (<1 hour) to see if you are progressing correctly, check out the step-by-step pictorial tutorials over here.
If you want to learn how to design similar animal amigurumi, check out the free Animal Shaping Starter Guide here.
To check out more of my ideas for using various types of crochet stitch techniques to shape amigurumi animals, grab my free Animal Shaping Starter Guide below! Inside, get quick ideas on how to get started on shaping ears, snouts, cheeks, bodies and limbs for animals!
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How do you Crochet Different Shapes in Amigurumi?
14 useful things you need to know about How to Crochet a Circle
8 extraordinary ways on How to Crochet an Oval Pattern
6 important things to know about Bobble Stitch Crochet
12 creative ways on How to Join Crochet Pieces Together
The 3 quick systematic steps involved in How to End a Crochet Project
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