The birds and the bee's

Birds and the Bee’s

Supplies:
Small amounts of WW yarn
F Hook
Small scrap of felt for bird beak
Small buttons for bird eyes (optional)
Google eyes for bee’s (optional)
Small piece of chenille stem (pipe cleaner) for bee antenna

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off
Slp st = slip stitch
BLO = Back Loops Only

All pieces are done in one continous spiral. Use stitch marker to count rows.

The Birds......
For solid color bird, ignore color changes.

Bird body

Starting at top of bird body,
With Orange,
Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5-7) sc in each sc around,
Change to green yarn.
8) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
9) sc in each sc around
10) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around. (28 sC)
Change to pink yarn.
11-12) sc in each sc around
13) (sc-dec, sc in next 5 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
14) (sc-dec, sc in next 4 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
15) In BLO, (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
Stuff bird. For bird that sits up better, stuff top half of bird with fiberfill, and bottom of bird with polypellets.
16) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (10 sc)
17) sc-dec around (5 sc)
FO leaving long tail. Use tail to close hole in bottom of bird.

Wings

Wing front (make 2)

With blue,
Ch 2,
1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing.

Wing back (make 2)

With light pink,
Ch 2,
1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
If you want a contrast color on wing edge, change colors now
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc)
Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing
Fold wing back in half. Sew one corner to side of bird, leaving opposite side unsewn. Sew wing over front half of wing back. (you will be sewing the wing front OVER wing back that has been sewn on already.)

Tail

With blue,
Ch 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
3-5) sc in each sc around
Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing
Stuff tail VERY lightly and sew to back of bird.

Embroider eyes on bird.
For beak, cut a small diamond shape from scrap felt. Fold in half
Sew or glue down fold to bird.

Enjoy your bird!


...And the Bees!

Bee body

With yellow,
Ch 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
Change to black
5-6) sc in each sc around
Change to yellow
7-8) sc in each sc around
Change to black.
9) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
10) sc in each sc around
Stuff
11) sc-dec around (6 sc)
12) sc-dec around as best you can (3 sc)
Do NOT finish off
Ch 2
FO, leaving long tail. Weave tail back through ch 2 (the stinger). Use tail to close the hold from round 12 also.
Weave in any ends

Head

With black,
Ch 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
3) sc in each sc around
Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing
Stuff lightly and sew head to body.

Wings (make 2)

With White,
Ch 3
1) 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in last sc. (this is also the first ch you 2 sc’d in) (6 sc)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
Slp stch to next sc, FO leaving long tail for sewing

Sew each wing end to middle of bee’s back.
Glue on wiggle eyes.
Take a 2 inch piece of black chinelle stem. (pipe cleaner) push stem through center of bee head. Secure with a dot of glue if desired.
Bend antenna ends forward near top.
Bee complete!

Claude the 2 humped Camel

Claude the 2 Humped Camel

Supplies needed:
G Hook
Small amounts of WW yarn
Buttons for eyes (optional)
Fiberfill
1 pipe cleaner

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Dc= double crochet
Trc= Triple crochet
Ch = chain
BLO= Back loops only
Slp stch= slip stitch
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off

Body and neck
Each round is joined with a slp st to first stitch made in that row
Ch 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook,
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4-10) ch 1, sc in each sc around
11) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) (12 sc)
STUFF
12) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) (8 sc)
Body is not complete..DO NOT finish off, moving onto neck,
STUFF as you go.
13-20) ch 1, sc in each sc around.
FO leaving longer tail for sewing.

Head
Each round is joined with a slp st to first stitch made in that row
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, sc in each sc around
3) ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in last sc (9 sc)
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat 3 MORE times, sc in last sc (13sc)
5-9) ch 1, sc in each sc around
It is easiest if you emboider nose now,
10) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat 3 MORE times, sc in last sc. (9 sc)
STUFF, sew or emboider eyes is easiest if done here.
11) ch 1, sc-dec around, end with sc in last sc
FO

Use tail to sew hole shut.
Fold pipe cleaner in half. Push folded pipe cleaner up neck of camel and into body, leaving about ½ inch sticking out. Place head on end of neck, pushing remaining pipe cleaner into head. Make sure seam side of head is used as the bottom of head. Trim pipe cleaner if necessary. Sew head to neck.

Ears (make 2)
Ears are done in continous spiral, do not join at round end
Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2) sc in each sc around
Slp st to next sc,
FO

Sew ears towards back of head.
Sew or emboider eyes on head

First hump
Rows are done in continous spiral, do not join at round end
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (9 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
Slp st to next sc
FO

Second hump:
Repeat directions for first hump EXCEPT do not slp st to next sc at end of round 3..instead,
4) sc in first 4 sc, dc in next sc, trc in next sc, now, take first hump made,(NO NOT fasten off!) and trc in any sc on first hump, Wornking on first hump dc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, dc in next sc, trc in next sc, Working now on second hump, trc in first unused sc on second hump (this will be the first one immediately after the trc made before joining the first hump), dc in next sc, sc in last 4 sc.
Slp stch to next sc
FO leaving LONG tail.

Sew hump to camel body, stuffing slightly under the hump if desired.

Feet (make 4)
Feet are made in one continous spiral, do not join round ends A stich marker may be helpful here.
Chain 2,
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) IN BACK LOOPS ONLY. ch 1, sc in each sc around
3-6) sc in each sc around.
FO leaving longer tail for sewing.

Stuff legs if desired. (I didn’t do this to mine, and it still stands up!)
Sew legs to camel

Tail
Ch 6
1) slp stch in 2nd chain from hook, slp stch in next 2 chs, sc in last 2 chs.
FO
Sew tail to camel.
Bend Camels neck as desired.
Enjoy!

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Itty Bittys

Snail

Shell
At the end of each round, join with a slip stitch to beginning sc.
Chain 2, (starting at top of bug body)
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5-7) ch 1, sc in each sc around.. DO NOT FINISH OFF...
Embroider the shell swirl now. See picture for help.
8) In BLO, ch 1, sc-dec around (10 sc)
STUFF
9) ch 1, sc-dec around (5 sc)
FO leaving long tail. Use tail to sew hole shut on bottom
Weave in ends

Head
At the end of each round, join with a slip stitch to beginning sc.
Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, sc in each sc around
4) ch 1, (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around to last sc, sc in last sc (7 sc)
5) ch 1, sc-dec around to last sc, sc in last sc (5 sc)
FO leaving long tail

Body

The rounds are not joined. The body is done in one continous spiral
Starting at tail and working up,
Ch 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-3) sc in each sc around
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat (6 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat (8 sc)
6-11) sc in each sc around
12) sc dec around (4 sc)
Slip stitch to next sc
FO leaving LONG tail.

Sew body to snail shell. Leave a bit of the tail sticking out behind shell.
Body goes under shell, and come about half way up shell front.
Sew head to snail where body stops.

Eyes
Join yarn with slip stitch where you want one eye to be.
Using both strands of yarn (from starting tail too) chain 2.
FO and knot ends.
Snip down
Glue google eyes on top of eyes
Viola!


Tiny Turtle

General supplies
WW yarn,
F hook
Fiberfill
Google eyes

Top shell is done in one continous spiral, you do not join rounds at the end
Chain 2, (starting at top of bug body)
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc)
6) sc in each sc around
FO leaving very long tail for sewing.
Decorate shell if desired.

Head

Head is done in one continous spiral, you do not join rounds at the end
Ch 2,
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around.
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
5) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (8 sc)
6-7) sc in each sc around
FO

Arms and legs (make 4)

Join each row end with a slip stitch to the first sc made.
Ch 3
1) 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 3 sc in last ch, working along underside, sc in next sc, (this is the first chain you sc'd in) join with slip stitch to first sc made.
(6 sc)
2-4) ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with slip stitch to first sc of row.
FO

Tail

Chain 3
1) sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in last chain. Chain 1, turn. (2 sc)
2) sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
3) sc-dec. ch 1, turn. (1 sc)
4) sc in sc.
FO

Bottom Shell

Done in one continous spiral, round ends are not joined.
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (25 sc)
Slip stitch to next sc,
FO

This is the tricky part.
I found it easiest if I pinned the turtle together minus the tail before sewing.
Starting at one of back legs, sew turtle together going from back leg, to front leg, to head, to other front leg, to last back leg. Stop here to stuff, pin tail into place and sew turtle shut.
Glue or sew on eyes.
Tiny turtle complete!

Little Ladybug

General supplies:
Size F Crochet Hook
Small amounts of ww yarn
Tapestry needle for sewing
Fiberfill
Google eyes
Black pipe cleaner for antennas

General terms
Sc-dec= single crochet decrease (decrease over 2 stitches)
Sc= single crochet
FO= finish off
BLO= Back loops only

Body

At the end of each round, join with a slip stitch to beginning sc.
With red,
Chain 2, (starting at top of bug body)
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (20 sc)
5-7) ch 1, sc in each sc around.. DO NOT FINISH OFF...
Embroider spots now. With black yarn, embroider small X's on bug body.
Resuming with red yarn,.
8) In BLO, ch 1, sc-dec around (10 sc)
STUFF
9) ch 1, sc-dec around (5 sc)
FO leaving long tail. Use tail to sew hole shut on bottom
Weave in ends

Head
With black
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, sc in each sc around
FO leaving long tail.
Sew head to body.

Antennas
Cut a 2½ piece of black pipe cleaner. Push through head and bend up.
Trim as desired

Glue on google eyes.

Tiny Duck/chick pattern

Duck & Chicken

Size F hook
WW yarn
Sead Beads for eyes (optional)
Red floss for chicken head

Both are done exactly the same, the chicken just has red floss on its head.

Head/body

Starting at top of head and working down,
Join with slip stitch to beginning row stitch at end of each row:
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15 sc)
4-6) ch 1, sc in each sc around
7) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (10 sc)
8) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (20 sc)
Stuff head
9-12) ch 1, sc in each sc around
13) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
14) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (10 sc)
Stuff
15) ch 1, sc dec around (5 sc)
Finish off. Use tail to close hole. Weave in ends.

Wings (make 2)

Work in continous spiral, do not join round ends.
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-3) sc in each sc around.
Slip stitch to next sc in round.
FO leaving long enough tail to sew onto bird.

Beak

Work in continous spiral, do not join round ends.
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) sc in each sc around.
Slip stitch to next sc in round.
FO leaving long enough tail to sew onto bird.

Feet (make 2)

Work in continous spiral, do not join round ends.
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2-3) sc in each sc around
Slip stitch to next sc in round.
FO leaving long enough tail to sew onto bird.

When sewing beak, wings, and feet onto bird, be sure to keep seam on body to the back.
Sew on or embroider eyes onto bird.
For chicken, sew a bit of embroidery floss to the top of the head
You are done!

Dragon Fly

Supplies:
Small amount ww yarn for body and wings
G hook
Fiberfill
Tapestry needle for sewing
Wiggle eyes (optional)
Stitch markers (optional)

Rounds are not joined at the end of each round. It is a continous spiral.

Head and body:
Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc around
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc)
4-6) sc in each sc around
7) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
8) sc dec around. (6 sc)
Stuff head firmly, working on body next
9) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (9 sc)
10) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
11) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (15 sc)
12-20) sc in each sc around. (for longer body, add a few more rows)
21) (sc dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
22) (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (9 sc)
Stuff body
23) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (6 sc)
24) sc dec around
End with slp st to next sc.
Fasten off.
Use tail to close hole, weave in ends

Front wings (make 2)

Chain 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (9 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (12 sc)
4-6) sc around
7) (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (9 sc)
8-9) sc around
10) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (6 sc)
11-12) sc around
13) sc dec around
FO leaving a long enough tail to sew wings onto back of bug

Back wings (make 2)

Chain 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat (6 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat (8 sc)
4-6) sc around
7) (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat (6 sc)
8-9) sc around
10) (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat (4 sc)
11-12 sc around
FO leaving long enough tail to sew onto back of bug.
Sew wings onto bug.

Antenna

With 12’ piece of yarn, make starting loop in middle of yarn piece.
Slip stitch in bugs head, where one antenna should go.
Chain 4, using BOTH strands of yarn.
FO. You can either weave in ends, or tie 2 knots at top of antenna.
Glue or sew on eyes.
You are done!
Enjoy!

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A sheep for Ewe

Sheep

Supplies needed:
G Hook
Small amounts of WW yarn
Stitch marker or safety pin
Buttons for eyes (optional)

Terms used
Sc = single crochet
Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
Ch = chain
FO = Finish off, or Fasten off
Slp st = slip stitch
BLO = Back Loops Only
Dc = double crochet

Body

Each round is joined with a slp st to first stitch made
Ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Slp st to first sc made ch 1, turn
2) (sc, dc) in each sc around. Join, ch1, turn (6 sc, 6 dc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around join, ch 1, turn (18 sc)
4) (sc,dc, in first sc, sc in next sc, dc in next sc) repeat this around..ch 1, turn, (12 sc, 12 dc)
5) sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn
6) (sc in first sc, dc in next sc) repeat around join, ch 1, turn
7) repeat row 5
8) repeat row 6
9) repeat row 5
10) repeat row 6
11) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc’s) repeat around, join, ch 1, turn (18 sc)
STUFF
12) (sc-dec, dc in next sc) repeat around, join ch 1, turn (6 sc, 6 dc)
STUFF a bit more
13) sc-dec across (6 sc)
FO
No need to close hole.

Head

Head is done in a continous spiral.
Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) 2 sc in each sc (10 sc)
3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) 15 sc)
4) sc in each sc around
5) (sc-dec, sc in next sc) (10 sc)
Slp st to next sc
FO

Ears (make 2)

Ears are done in a continous spiral
Ch 2
1) 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) sc in each sc around
Slp st to next sc
FO leaving long tail.
Sew ears to head as pictured
Sew or emboider eyes
Stuff head and sew to body

Legs (make 4)

Legs are done in a continous spiral
Ch 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook
2) In BLO, sc in each sc around
3-4) sc in each sc around
Slp st to next sc
FO

Stuff beginning tail into the leg for stuffing.
Sew legs onto sheep.
EWE are done!

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