Free Pattern: Mini Pillow Pals!

You lucky things - 2 free patterns in 1 month! Here's my latest offering, Mini Pillow Pals!

You can use them as, obviously, mini pillows; as stress ball type things; as pin cushions or just as a little friend!

They are really simple to make, it's just a little rectangular pouch that's stuffed and sewn up at the bottom. It's not even really a pattern; just directions.

I hope you enjoy! Like always - any problems just comment below :)


Mini Pillow Pals
You Will Need:

• Aran /WW Yarn in 2 different colours
• Crochet hook (I used a 4mm [G] )
• Fiberfill or other stuffing
• Various Buttons
• Stitch Marker
• Embroidery/yarn needle
• Embroidery Thread


Abbreviations

• Ch - Chain Stitch
• Sc - Single Crochet
• St/Sts - Stitch/Stitches
• Slst - Slip Stitch
• Inc (Increase) - 2 Sc into 1 Sts
• Dec (Decrease) - 1 Sc over 2 Sts
• ** - Marks a group of stitches to be repeated until the round is completed


Gauge

No gauge, just keep your stitches nice and tight to avoid gaps in your work


Finished Size

4.5’’ tall (approx.) using a 4mm (G) hook and Aran yarn.


Other Info

• As this is amigurumi, work in continuous rounds; in a spiral, unless otherwise stated. Don’t join at the end of a row; just keep going
• Use stitch markers or a piece of scrap yarn to mark the start of every round. Replace at the start of the next round as you go along. This will help you keep track of where you started, and saves a lot of time if things go wrong!
• I write my patterns in American terms, so Sc means Single Crochet; Dc means Double Crochet etc
• The number at the end of each round is the number of stitches you should now have

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Head/Body (Working from the top down)

1. Ch 13 (13Ch)
2. Sc in each Ch to beginning. In 1st Ch, Sc 3. Continue to Sc on the opposite side of the Ch. In the last Ch Sc 2 (26 Sc)
3. Inc, Sc 10, Inc 3, Sc 10, Inc 2 (32 Sc)
4 - 14. Sc around (32)

*Sew face to top of the body*
15 – 28. Sc around (32)
29. Dec 2, Sc 10, Dec 3, Sc 10, Dec (26)

*Finish off, leave long tail for sewing*
Assembly

• Stuff the pouch you have just made and sew the opening shut.
• Take your contrasting colour yarn and cut into approx. 3’’ strips. Use this method to attach the hair.
• Sew on additional buttons if desired.

Done!!

How easy was that lol!! I hope you enjoy your Mini Pillow Pals!

Patterns Shake-Up

I'm going to be having a change around in my Etsy shop over the next few months, hopefully completed for New Year.

I'm going to be re-writting my patterns to make them better, and writing some new ones too :D I've already started testing my new monsters, I also have planned:

• New Teddy
• New Bunny
• Pup
• Flumplebee
• New Egg Cosy Hats
• Customizabe Wekeshi Dolls
• Apples In Suits
• Improved Kokeshi Doll

... and whatever I can come up with in the next few months :)

Some of the ones I have in my shop already may be scrapped, like the existing teddy and bunny patterns, I'm not sure yet. I'll also be adding some more free patterns to my blog, so keep a look out!

That's all! Hope everyone is having a nice weekend! :D

Free Ami Pattern Of The Week! (FAPW)

I thought I'd do a new feature on my blog, so I'm not always talking about myself lol! So once a week I'm going to feature my favourite free amigurumi pattern that's available online :)

This week, seen as I'm in a monster mood - is my favourite free Monster pattern - The Beholder!

Now, I've never played D&D, but apparently this little guy is from that game. I love the fact he has so many eyes, and eyes on stalks for that matter! I'm tempted to make a bright pink one!

Get the pattern for free here!

Also available on Ravelry.


Picture (c) MagicKnitter

Free Pattern: Happy Pills!

A new, re-vamped edition of this pattern is now available on my new blog - esshaych.com :)

Free Patterns

Here are a list of all my Free patterns! Click on the pictures to view. I hope you enjoy! :D



The Monsties





A great stash buster project! Have fun with different colours, expressions and hair styles!



Knitted Character





The famous Harry Hill's TV Burp Knitted Charater, only crocheted! Now you can make your own, Yay!



Small Octopus





Crochet a small amigurumi Octopus! Simple beginners pattern, uses only a small amount of yarn.



Mini Top Hat





Now your amigurumi can look super smart! Only takes a few minutes to crochet


Happy Pills






Everone needs a pick-me-up from time to time!

Big Mouth Octopus

It's an Octopus! With a big mouth! XD


Ted





A Replica of my favourite childhood toy!

Small Ami Octopus Pattern

As promised, the free Octopus pattern I said I'd post :D

She's pretty simple to make, and isn't much different from alot of other Octopus amigurumi you find on the internet, but I just thought I'd make my own up.

This pattern hasn't been tested, so if you spot any mistakes please comment below and I'll correct them.

Enjoy!




Small Ami Octopus

You Will Need:
. Crochet Hook (I used 3.75mm [F]. This will keep your stitches nice and tight and the tentacles curly)
. Small Amount Of Worsted Weight/Double Knit Yarn
. 9mm Safety Eyes
. Stitch Markers Or Piece Of Scrap Yarn
. Yarn/Embroidery Needle
. Poly-fill Or Other Stuffing
. Button (Optional)

Abbreviations
. Ch - Chain Stitch
. Sc - Single Crochet
. Hdc – Half Double Crochet
. St/Sts - Stitch/Stitches
. Slst - Slip Stitch
. Inc (Increase) - 2 Sc into 1 St
. Dec (Decrease) – 1 Sc across 2 Sts
. ** - Marks a group of stitches to be repeated until the round is completed

Gauge
No gauge, just keep your stitches nice and tight to avoid gaps in your work

Finished Size
2’’ Tall by 3’’ Wide (approx) using a 3.75mm (F) hook

Other Info
. As this is amigurumi, work in continuous rounds; in a spiral. Don’t join at the end of a row; just keep going
. Use stitch markers or a piece of scrap yarn to mark the start of every round. Replace at the start of the next round as you go along. This will help you keep track of where you started, and saves a lot of time if things go wrong!
. Although I am English, I write my patterns in American terms, so Sc means Single Crochet; Dc means Double Crochet etc.
. The number at the end of each round is the number of stitches you should now have
. Although I have used certain colours for this ami please feel free to use whichever colours you like!
. I strongly recommend using a small hook i.e.- 3.75mm (F), to keep the proportions of the toy as they are in the pictures

Body
1. Ch2, Sc 6 into 2nd Ch from hook, or Magic Ring 6 (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *Sc, Inc* around (18)
4. *Sc 2, Inc* around (24)
5. Sc around (24)
6. *Sc 3, Inc* around (30)
7-11. Sc around (30)
12. *Sc 3, Dec* around (24)

*Add Eyes Now*

13. Dec around (12)

*Stuff Now*

14. Dec around (6)
*Bind off, weave in end*


Tentacles
Ch14, Hdc 2 into 2nd Ch from hook, Hdc 3 in each Ch across
Bind off, leave long tail for sewing to body*

~If tentacles are not curly enough; twist from the bottom up, and they should stay in place~

Assembly
Sew each tentacle to the underside of the body

Ta-Da!

Monsties Tutorial

I've been asked by a few people about how exactly you make the legs of my Monsties pattern . I looked over the pattern and realised it's not that clear to understand, so I've made a little tutorial to show you. I hope it helps!

This is the Monstie up to and including row 15. At this point - if using safety eyes - you need to attach them. I use the end of row 15 as a centre point to position them.



After attaching the eyes, start row 16. SC 15....



... and then join with a Slst to the beginning of the row.



This completes row 16, and seperates the legs (:b)

This is the 1st leg after row 17...



... and this is the 1st leg completed.



Next, start leg 2 by attaching yarn with a Slst to any where on the leg (the space where you're gonna crochet the leg). This is going back to row 17 in the pattern.



Continue to row 19 and finish off. Your Monstie should now look like this...




All you need to do now is stuff the Monstie, crochet the bottom of the feet and sew them on...



... and glue/stitch on the mouth, add hair and you're done!



I hope that helped a bit; if you still have any questions just comment below and I'll get back to you asap :D

Thankies, and enjoy your Monsties!