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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