Chinese Zodiac Series (Part 2 - Chicken/Rooster)

Hi all. I am continuing on with the Chinese Zodiac Series. Next in line is the chicken. 

Comment below on your favourite pattern :).

Next to come is the dog. Stay tuned!

1. Chicken Beanbags
   
   
   
   These are just too cute. It reminds me of mini samosas, but with a key specialty of chicken added on top :).
   
2. Chicken Eggs Cozy
   
   
   
   They always say the mother hen keeps her eggs warm. Why not keep your eggs warm with this cute Chicken Eggs Cozy. It will make a great hiding place for hiding those eggs during Easter!
   
3. Chubby Chicken
   
   
   
   Quick and simple for beginners, and cute to boot!
   
4. Line Sally Chicken
   
   So cute and chubby :)
   
   
5. Pirate Chicky
   
   This is unique. I thought Chickens only belonged on land！！
   
   
   
6. Cute Cluster Stitch Crochet Chicken
   
   
   
   The cluster stitch gives this chicken it's unique design.
   
7. Crochet Chicken Coaster
   
   
   
   Why not entertain your guests with a couple of these cute chicken coasters. They sure will be a conversation starter。
   
8. Egg Cozy
   
   
   
   These are just too cute not too include in my post. There are also other cute egg cozy patterns on Krawka's blog - gotta catch them all!
   
9. Chocobo Chicken
   
   
   
   This guy is from Final Fantasy. He's not just any ordinary chicken.
   
10. Mini Chicken Applique
    
    
    
    You can use this as decoration for bigger scale projects such as sweaters, cozies, or even blankets!

Chinese Zodiac Series (Part 1 - Monkey)

Hi all. Here are 10 cute monkey amigurumi patterns for your enjoyment :)

The pattern links are below.

I will be adding more animals from the Chinese Zodiac Series. There are 12 animals in total.

1. Bitzy the Mini Monkey
   
   
   
   
   
2. Shellatin Monkey
   
   
   
   
   
3. Chimuchi Monkey
   
   
   
   
4. A monkey for my Monkey
   
   
5. Little Bigfoot Monkey
   
   
6. Mini Monkey - Lucyravenscar
   
   
7. Sock Monkey
   
   
8. Monkey King
   
   
9. Finger Monkey
   
   
   
10. Jake the playful monkey
    
    

Sailormoon themed crochet doll & toy patterns

One of my all-time favourite animes is Sailormoon.
However, I find it difficult to find free Sailormoon Amigurumi Doll patterns, much less in one place.
So here goes. If you know of any other free patterns please drop me a comment and I can add it to the post.

1. Serena - Sailor Moon
   
   
   
   
2. Luna/Artemis Cat Crochet Doll
   
   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Sailor Moon Crystal Star
   
   
   
   
   
4. Eternal Inner Sailorscout Transformation Wand
   
   

Crochet Bunny Amigurumi with removable hoody

This is an English translation of a Chinese Pattern I found online for this cute Crochet bunny that has a removable hoody! There's a video too on the page if you get stuck. Hope you enjoy this pattern :)

Tools:

2.5mm hook

White Yarn for body

Pink yarn for clothing

2 Buttons

Head (White Yarn)

1. In MR, form 6 ST (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *SC, Inc around* (18)
4. *2SC, Inc around* (24)
5. *3SC, Inc around* (30)
6. *4SC, Inc around* (36)
7. *5SC, Inc around* (42)
8. SC around (42)
9. *6SC, Inc around* (48)
10. SC around (48)
11. *7SC, Inc around* (54)
12. SC around for 6 rows (54)
13. *7SC, dec around* (48)
14. *6SC, dec around* (42)
15. *5SC, dec around* (36)
16. *4SC, dec around* (30)
17. *3SC, dec around* (24)
18. *2SC, dec around* (18)

Body

1. In MR, form 6 ST (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *SC, Inc around* (18)
4. *2SC, Inc around* (24)
5. *3SC, Inc around* (30)
6. *4SC, Inc around* (36)
7. *5SC, Inc around* (42)
8. SC around
9. SC around
10. Change to pink. SC around (42)
11. SC in back loops (42)
12. *5SC, dec around* (36)
13. SC around
14. *4SC, dec around* 30
15. SC around 30
16. *3SC, dec around* 24
17. SC around 24
18. Slip Stitch, leave yarn for sewing.

Hat

1. In MR, form 6 ST (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *SC, Inc around* (18)
4. *2SC, Inc around* (24)
5. *3SC, Inc around* (30)
6. *4SC, Inc around* (36)
7. *5SC, Inc around* (42)
8. *6SC, Inc around* (48)
9. SC around (48)
10. SC around (48)
11. SC around (48)
12. SC around (48)
13. The next few steps are not crocheted in the usual round.
    SC 42, Ch1, turn over (42)
14. SC 42, Ch1, turn over (42)
15. SC 42, Ch1, turn over (42)
16. SC 14, Ch5, skip 5 stitches, 4SC, Ch5, skip 5 stitches, SC 14, Ch1, turn over (42)
17. SC 42, Ch1, turn over (42)
18. SC 42, Ch1, turn over (42)
19. SC 42, Ch1, turn over (42)
20. SC 42, Ch25. Then reverse st back along the 25 Chain
21. SC 42 to the other side. Then Ch 25. Then reverse st back along the 25 chain. 
22. Slip stitch to finish.

Ears: (2 in white)

1. Form MR with 5 Stitches
2. *Inc around* (10)
3. Sc around 10
4. *SC, Inc around* (15)
5. SC around (15)
6. SC around (15)
7. SC around (15)
8. SC around (15)
9. *3SC, Dec* around (12)
10. SC around (12)
11. SC around (12)
12. *2SC, Dec, around (9)
13. Slip stitch and leave yarn for sewing

Arms (Make 2):

1. Using white yarn, MR with 6 st (6)
2. *SC, Inc* around (9)
3. SC around
4. Change to pink. SC around for 5 rows
5. Slip stitch, leave yarn for sewing

Legs (Make 2):

1. Using White yarn, MR with 6 st (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. SC around
4. SC around
5. *SC, Dec* around
6. SC around
7. Slip stitch, leave yarn for sewing

Chibi Pikachu (Free Crochet Amigurumi Pattern)

Chibi Pikachu (Free Crochet Amigurumi Pattern)

This is my personal pattern. Please do not repost my pattern on your site. Please link to my post instead.

Pokemon brings back so many memories from childhood. In order to thank others for free patterns in form of blog tutorials and youtube videos, I decided to offer one of my own. Hope you enjoy Chibi Pikachu as much as I did :)

If you would like to modify this pattern to make other dolls, feel free.

Please link back to my post, and give me credit. 

I would also like to see your creations so please link me if you decide to make one too :)

Tools:
2.5mm Crochet Hook
Yellow, Black, Red, and Brown Yarn


Head:
1) Make MR with 7 Stitches (7)
2) Inc Around (14)
3) *Inc, SC* around (21)
4) *Inc, 2SC* around (28)
5) *Inc, 3SC* around (35)
6) SC around (35)
7) *Inc, 4SC* around (42)
8) SC around (42)
9) *Inc, 5SC* around (49)
10-13) *SC around*   (49)
14) *Dec, 5SC* around (42)
15) *Dec, 4SC* around (35)
16) *Dec, 3SC* around (28)
17) *Dec, 2SC* around (21)
18) *Dec, SC* around (14)
19) Dec, SC, Dec, 2SC, Dec, SC, Dec, SC (10)

Do not bind off. Continue to make the body (This means less sewing).

Body:
1) SC around (10)
2) *Inc, SC* around (15)
3-5) SC around (15)
6) *Dec, SC* around (10)
7) Dec around (5)

Bind Off.

Ears (Make 2):
1) Using Black, MR 6 stitches (6)
2) Inc Around (12)
3) SC around (12)
4) Change to Yellow. SC around (12)
5-6) SC around (12)
Bind Off.

Cheeks (Make 2):
1) MR 6 St (6)
2) Inc Around (12)
Bind Off

Tail:
1) Ch3
2) SC, Slip stitch
3) Ch7
Bind Off

Arms (Make 2):
1) Ch3
2) SC, Slip stitch
3) Ch5
Bind Off

Legs (Make 2):
1) Ch3
2) SC, Slip stitch
3) Ch6
Bind Off

Minnie Mouse Crochet Headband (Hairband) Pattern

Minnie Mouse Crochet Headband (Hairband)

 

This is my personal pattern. Please do not repost my pattern on your site. Please link to my post instead.

It is my first time writing a crochet pattern.
Hope you all enjoy :)


Materials:
4.5mm/US7 Crochet Hook
Red Yarn (8 Ply Scarlet Carnival Yarn)
Black Yarn (8 Ply Black Carnival Yarn)
Basic Headband (You can get a cheap one from a discount store)


Ears (Make 2 of them):

1. Make MR 6st (6)
2. Inc around (12)
3. *Inc, sc* around  (18)
4. *Inc, 2sc* around (24)
5. *Inc, 3sc* around (30)
6. Sc around (30)
7. *Dec, 3sc* around (24)
8. *Dec, 2sc* around (18)
9. *Dec, sc* around (12)
10. Fill with stuffing, and shape the ear so it is a nice circular shape.
11. *Dec* around (6)
12. Bind Off, Tuck in loose ends. Flatten ear.

Bow: 

1. Ch 23, join to beginning by slip stitch. (22)
2. Ch2. HDC around. Slip stitch to join to beginning. 
3. Repeat Step 2 4 times.
4. Bind off. Tuck in loose ends.
5. Wind Red yarn around middle of the material to form a bow.

Assembly:

Time to put it together! Wahoo!

 

1. Slide the ear onto the headband (use the edge of the ear rather than the center).
2. Slide the bow on through the centre where the yarn was wound before.
3. Slide the remaining ear on.

Melody Bunny and her boyfriend

Naww~ don't they look so sweet together?
Instead of making a girl heart bunny, I made a boy instead to go with Melody

Pattern links below:
Melody Girl bunny Pattern
Boy Bunny