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You need: LGC kit , beads, blusher, tapestry needle, embroidery needle, safety eyes,
If you like amigurumi, then you
will love this selection of playful
cuties. Three of our talented
Cute critters to crochet in our
designers have whizzed up this
delightful bunch of characters
using the Parfait yarn kit and
3.5mm hook. Follow their simple
instructions to create your own
amigurumi
group of mini cuddlies - we love
each and every one and no
doubt you will too!

Meet Our
Designers
special
Irene
Strange
is a graphic
designer and
crochet expert.
Her favourite
technique is
amigurumi,
which she happened upon
accidentally. Visit her website
at irenestrange.co.uk

Lynne
Rowe
is a knit and
crochet designer
who lives in
Cheshire. Lynne
runs knit
and crochet
workshops locally and sells her
patterns online. You can find out
more about Lynne on her website Stitches used: Rnd 4: (1dc in first three Rnds 2-4: 1ch, 1dc in
paws
at lynnesknits.weebly.com Chain (ch)
sts, 2dc in next st) to each st to end, sl st to
Make four
end. 30 sts first st
Slip stitch (sl st) Rnds 5-19: 1dc in each Fasten off, leaving Using 3.5mm hook and
Christine Double crochet (dc) st to end long tail yellow yarn make 4ch
Harvey Double crochet two Rnd 20: working in Row 1: starting second
ch from hook work 1dc
is a crochet together (dc2tog) front loops only (1dc in
tail in each st, turn.
designer, maker Double crochet three next three sts, dc2tog)
to end. 24 sts Using 3.5mm hook and Three sts
and tutor. She together (dc3tog) yellow yarn make a Row 2: 1ch, 2dc in first
Rnd 21: working in both
sells her Half treble (htr) magic ring and work st, 1dc in next two sts,
loops (1dc in next two
Double treble (dtr) 6dc into ring. Six sts turn. Four sts
colourful sts, dc2tog) to end.
Row 3: 1ch, 2dc in first
Treble (tr) 18 sts Rnd 1: (2dc in first st,
creations online 1dc in next two sts) to st, 1dc in next three sts,
at Rose Cottage Crafts at Stuff turn. Five sts
Rnd 22: (dc2tog) to end. Eight sts
etsy.com/shop/rosecottagecraftsuk Row 4: 1ch, 2dc in first
Patrick end. Nine sts
Rnd 23: (dc3tog) to
Rnd 2: (2dc in first st,
1dc in next three sts) to st, 1dc in next four sts,
platypus end. Three sts end. Ten sts
Rnd 3: (2dc in first st,
turn. Six sts
Row 5: 1ch, 2dc in first
Fasten off
body 1dc in next four sts) to st, 1dc in next five sts.

crochet Using 3.5mm hook and

blue yarn make a nose
end. 12 sts
Rnd 4: (2dc in first st,
Seven sts
Fasten off, leaving

clever
To make a bigger toy without
magic ring and work
6dc into ring. Six sts
Rnd 1: 2dc into each
Using 3.5mm hook and
yellow yarn make 7ch
Rnd 1: starting second
1dc in next five sts) to
end. 14 sts
Rnd 5: (2dc in first st,
long tail

to make up
changing the instructions just st. 12 sts ch from hook work 1dc 1dc in next six sts). 16 sts Sew up Body opening.
double up on your yarn and try Rnd 2: (1dc in first st, in first five sts, 3dc in last Rnds 6-11: 1dc in each Sew Nose to Body, level
a bigger hook 2dc in next st) to end. st, work around other st to end with Rnd 8 of Body.
18 sts side of ch back to beg Fasten off, leaving Sew Tail to Body, level
Rnd 3: (1dc in first two as folls: 1dc in each of long tail with Rnd 20 of Body.
sts, 2dc in next st). next four sts, 2dc in next Sew two Paws level
24 sts st, sl st to first st. 14 sts with Rnd 20 of Body,

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s, felt, stuffing, ribbon, bell, scrap yarn, small weights, drinking straws Crochet

Amigurumi
items look
great in small
collections pick
a toy and make it
in lots of colour
combinations.
They make great
gifts too!
Irene Strange

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Making these mini amigurumi

characters is a great reason to
learn how to crochet!
Lizzie Hudson

sew two Paws five rnds ring and work 6dc into
below Nose. Sew on two ring. Six sts
black beads for eyes Rnd 1: (2dc in each st)
to end. 12 sts
Rnd 2: (1dc in first three
Perry sts, 2dc in next st) to
piggybank end. 15 sts
Rnd 3: working in back
body loops only (1dc in first
Using 3.5mm hook and three sts, dc2tog) to
pink yarn make a magic end. 12 sts
Rnd 4: working in both
ring and work 6dc into
loops dc2tog to end,
ring. Six sts
sl st to next st. Six sts
Rnds 1-4: work as for
Fasten off
Platypus Body. 30 sts
Rnd 5: (1dc in first four
sts, 2dc in next st) to feet
end. 36 sts Make four
Rnds 6-8: 1dc in each st Using 3.5mm hook and
to end pink yarn make a magic
Rnd 9: (1dc in first four ring and work 6dc into
sts, dc2tog) to end. ring. Six sts
30 sts Rnds 1-3: (1dc in each st)
Rnd 10: (1dc in first three to end
sts, dc2tog) to end. Fasten off
24 sts
Rnd 11: (1dc in next two
sts, dc2tog) to end.
ears
18 sts Make two
Rnd 12: (1dc in first st, Using 3.5mm hook and
dc2tog) to end. 12 sts pink yarn make 6ch
Rnd 13: (dc3tog) to end. Row 1: starting second
Four sts ch from hook 1dc in first
Fasten off st, 1htr in same st, 1tr in
next st, 1dtr in next st, 1tr
in next st, 1htr in next st,
nose 1dc in same st. Seven sts
Using 3.5mm hook and Fasten off
pink yarn make a magic

tail Sunny seal

Using 3.5mm hook and
pink yarn make 9ch body
Row 1: starting second Using 3.5mm hook and
ch from hook work one white yarn make a
sl st in each st to end. magic ring and work
Eight sts 6dc into ring. Six sts
Fasten off Rnds 1-8: work as for
Piggybank Body. 36 sts
Rnd 9: (1dc in first ten
lucky coin sts, dc2tog) to end.
Using 3.5mm hook and 33 sts
yellow yarn make 14ch Rnd 10: (1dc in first nine
Row 1: starting second sts, dc2tog) to end.
ch from hook, * 1dc in 30 sts
next st, 1htr in next st, 1tr Rnd 11: (1dc in first eight
in next two sts, 1htr in sts, dc2tog) to end.
next st, 1dc in next st *, 27 sts
sl st in next st, rep from Rnd 12: (1dc in first
* to * seven sts, dc2tog) to
Fasten off end. 24 sts
Rnd 13: (1dc in first six
to make up sts, dc2tog) to end.
21 sts
Sew up Body opening.
Rnd 14: (1dc in first five
Stuff Nose and Feet and
sts, dc2tog) to end.
sew to Body. Sew Ears
18 sts
to Body, above Nose.
Rnds 15-20: dc2tog, 1dc
Sew Tail to Body. Fold
in each st to end. 12 sts
Coin in half, sew up
Rnd 21-23: 1dc in each
along edges, sew to top
st to end
of Body. Sew on beads
Fasten off
for eyes
Divide rem sts in half,
work tail (below) on
each half as folls:

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These fun fibre feasts are

a great alternative to the real
thing no sugar, no crumbs, no
calories! Theyre great for role
play and would make a unique
play set for a girl or boy.
Lynne Rowe

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tail Nine sts

Rnds 4-6: 1dc in each st Oscar sl sts evenly along LH
side of leg back towards Marco inner ears
Rnd 1: 1dc in each st to
end. Six sts
to end
Rnd 7: dc2tog, 1dc in
octopus Body. Nine sts *
Rep from * to * four
mouse Make two
Using 3.5mm hook
and blue yarn make
Rnd 2: 1dc in first two each st to end. Eight sts body & times ** body & head a magic ring and
sts, 2dc in next two sts,
1dc in next two sts.
Rnd 8: dc2tog, 1dc in outer legs Fasten off Using 3.5mm hook and work 5dc into ring.
each st to end, sl st in Using 3.5mm hook and orange yarn make a
Eight sts Five sts
first st. Seven sts
Rnd 3: 1dc in each st Fasten off
green yarn make a
magic ring and work
inner legs magic ring and work
6dc into ring. Six sts
Fasten off
to end Using 3.5mm hook and
6dc into ring. Six sts Rnds 1-12: 2dc in first st,
Rnd 4: 1dc in first three
sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next cheeks Rnds 1-4: work as for
yellow yarn make a
magic ring and work
1dc in each st to end. tail
Platypus Body. 30 sts 18 sts Using 3.5mm hook and
three sts. Seven sts Make two 6dc into ring. Six sts Rnds 13-16: 1dc in each
Using 3.5mm hook and Rnds 5-12: 1dc in each st Rnds 1-4: work as for blue yarn make 27ch
Rnd 5: 1dc in first two st to end
white yarn make a to end Platypus Body. 30 sts Rnd 1: starting second
sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next Stuff
magic ring and work Note: foll rows make up Note: foll rows make up ch from hook, sl st
three sts. Six sts Rnd 17: (dc2tog, 1dc in
6dc into ring. Six sts five legs, and are not five legs, and are not into top loop of each
Rnd 6: 1dc in first two next st) to end. 12 sts
Rnds 1-2: 1dc in each st worked in the rnd worked in the rnd ch to end
sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next Rnd 18: (dc2tog) to end.
to end ** Row 13: * 1dc in first Rep from ** to ** of Fasten off
two sts. Five sts Six sts
Fasten off six sts, turn. Six sts outer legs
Rnd 7: 1dc in first st, Fasten off
Row 14: 1ch, 1dc in each
dc2tog, 1dc in next two
st to end, turn
Fasten off to make up
sts. Four sts to make up Rows 15-16: 1ch, dc2tog, outer ears Sew up end of Body.
Rnd 8: (dc2tog) twice.
Two sts Sew up tip of tail. Sew 1dc in each st to end, to make up Make two
Roll up Outer Ears
front flippers to Body. turn. Four sts Place two pieces tog and sew to Head.
Fasten off Using 3.5mm hook and Roll up Inner Ears
Stuff cheeks and sew to Row 17: 1ch, 1dc in each and sew along legs with orange yarn make a
front of face. Sew on st to end, turn green yarn, adding and sew inside Outer
magic ring and work Ears. Sew Tail to Body.
front black beads for eyes.
Embroider Nose and
Row 18: 1ch, dc2tog, 1dc
in each st to end, turn.
stuffing to each leg as it
is completed. Stuff Body
5dc into ring. Five sts Embroider Nose
flippers mouth with pink yarn. Three sts just before sewing up
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to with blue yarn.
Using 3.5mm hook and end. Ten sts Sew on beads for Eyes
Apply small amount of Row 19: rep Row 17 last leg. Embroider
white yarn make a Rnd 2: (1dc in next st,
blusher to sides of face Row 20: 1ch, dc3tog, mouth. Sew on beads
magic ring and work 2dc in next st) to end.
turn. One st for eyes
6dc into ring. Six sts 15 sts
Row 21: 1ch, work nine
Rnds 1-3: 2dc in first st, Fasten off
1dc in each st to end.

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Kitty cat
head
* Using 3.5mm hook
and white yarn make a
magic ring and work
7dc into ring. Pull ring
tight to close hole
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
end. 14 sts
Rnd 2: (1dc in next st,
I really enjoyed
2dc in next st) to end. designing this
21 sts cute little Kitty.
Rnd 3: (1dc in next two
sts, 2dc in next st) to Shes a great size
end. 28 sts * for a pocket pal
Rnds 4-8: 1dc in each st
to end
and perfect for
**Rnd 9: (1dc in next someone like me
two sts, dc2tog) to end. whos allergic to
21 sts
Rnd 10: (1dc in next st, real cats.
dc2tog) to end, join with Lynne Rowe
a sl st to next st
Cut yarn and fasten off **

body
Using 3.5mm hook and
white yarn make a
magic ring and work
7dc into ring. Pull ring
tight to close hole
Rnds 1-2: work as
for Head

Rnds 3-6: 1dc in each st front legs body

to end & tail Using yellow yarn work
Rnd 7: 2dc, dc2tog, 2dc, Make three as for Kitty cat Head
dc2tog, 5dc, (dc2tog, Work as for Hind Legs, from * to *. 28 sts
2dc) twice. 17 sts but working one extra Rnds 4-8: 1dc in each st
Rnd 8: 1dc in each st rnd of dc at end before to end
to end cutting yarn Rnd 9: (1dc in next two
Rnd 9: dc2tog, 13dc, sts, dc2tog) to end. 21 sts
dc2tog. 15 sts Rnds 10-12: 1dc in each
Rnd 10: rep Rnd 8 to make up st to end
Rnd 11: dc2tog, 13dc. Fix safety eyes to Head Rnd 13: (1dc in next st,
14 sts below Rnd 5. Space dc2tog) to end. 14 sts
eyes approx 1cm apart. Rnds 14-15: 1dc in each
Stuff Head and Body st to end, join with a sl
ears firmly. Sew Head to st to next st
Make two Body. Sew Ears to top of Cut yarn and fasten off
Using 3.5mm hook and Head. Lightly stuff legs.
pink yarn make a magic Sew Hind Legs to either
ring and work 4dc into side of lower Body. Sew wings
ring. Pull ring tight to front legs to the top of Make two
close hole Body. Sew Tail to back Using 3.5mm hook and
Rnds 1-2: (1dc in next st, of Body. Thread a bell to orange yarn make a
2dc into next st) to end. a thin strip of ribbon magic ring and work
Nine sts and tie around neck 4dc into ring. Pull ring
Rnd 3: (1dc in next two tight to close hole
sts, 2dc into next st) to Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
end. 12 sts
Rnd 4: 1dc in each st to
Daphne end. Eight sts
Rnd 2: (1dc in next st,
end, join with a sl st to ducking 2dc into next st) to end.
next st
Cut yarn and fasten off
head 12 sts
Rnds 3-7: 1dc in each st
Using yellow yarn work
to end, join with a sl st
as for Kitty cat from
hind legs * to *. 28 sts
to next st
Cut yarn and fasten off
Make two Rnd 4: (1dc in next three
Using 3.5mm hook and sts, 2dc into next st) to
white yarn make a end. 35 sts ** feet
magic ring and work Rnds 5-10: 1dc in each Make two
5dc into ring. Pull ring st to end * Using 3.5mm hook
tight to close hole Rnd 11: (1dc in next and orange yarn make
Rnds 1-6: 1dc in each st three sts, dc2tog) to a magic ring and work
to end, join with a sl st end. 28 sts 6dc into ring. Pull ring
to next st Work as for Kitty cat tight to close hole
Cut yarn and fasten off Head from ** to ** Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to

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Body. Fix safety eyes to

crocheted eyes and
crochet lightly stuff. Sew eyes to
top of Head. Sew a
clever
The pieces of Lynne's toys are all
mouth with contrasting
yarn. Cut a small heart
worked in a continuous spiral. shape from green felt
Use a stitch marker to mark the and sew to Body, just
beginning of every round off centre

Derek
donut
Using 3.5mm hook and
pink yarn make 20ch,
join with a sl st to first
ch, make 1ch
Rnd 1: 1dc in each ch to
end. 20 sts
Rnd 2: (1dc in next st,
2dc into next st) to end.
30 sts
Rnds 3-4: rep Rnds 1-2.
45 sts
Rnd 5: rep Rnd 1
Cut pink yarn, join in
blue yarn
Rnds 6-10: rep Rnd 1
Cut blue yarn, join in
pink yarn
Rnd 11: (1dc, dc2tog) to
end. 30 sts
Rnd 12: rep Rnd 1
Rnd 13: rep Rnd 11. 20 sts
Rnd 14: rep Rnd 1
Cut yarn and fasten off

end. 12 sts * of Head and out Rnd 13: 1dc in next two
Rnds 2-6: 1dc in each st through next stitch. sts, 2dc in next two sts,
to end Hook folded end of yarn 1dc in next three sts.
Rnd 7: (dc2tog) to end, and pull through sts for Nine sts
join with a sl st to next st approx 2cm. Hook cut Rnd 14: 1dc in next three
Cut yarn and fasten off ends of yarn and pull sts, (1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, one sl st)
through folded end to in each of next three sts,
create a knot. Pull tight 1dc in next three sts, join
beak and trim cut end. Cut a with a sl st to next st
Work as for Feet small heart shape from Cut yarn and fasten off
from * to *. orange felt and sew to
12 sts Body, just off centre
Rnd 2: 1dc, 2dc in next arms
st, 1tr in next st, 2tr in
next st, (1dc in next st, Freda frog Make two
Using 3.5mm hook and
2dc in next st) twice, 1tr Using green yarn white yarn make a
in next st, 2tr in next st, throughout, work magic ring and work
1dc in next st, 2dc in Head and Body as for 7dc into ring. Pull ring
next st, join with a sl st Daphne Duckling tight to close hole
to next st Rnd 1: (1dc in next st,
Cut yarn and fasten off eyes 2dc into next st) three
Make two times, 1dc. Ten sts
to make up Using 3.5mm hook and
white yarn make a
Rnds 2-3: 1dc in each st
to end
Cut two circles of
orange felt slightly magic ring and work Rnd 4: (dc2tog) to end.
larger than safety eyes. 7dc into ring. Pull ring Five sts
Use a tapestry needle to tight to close hole Rnds 5-6: rep Rnd 2-3
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to Cut white yarn, join in
make a small hole in the
end. 14 sts green yarn
centre of each felt circle.
Rnds 2-3: 1dc in each st Rnds 7-10: rep Rows
Push safety eyes
to end, join with a sl st 2-3 twice
through hole then fix
to next st Cut yarn and fasten off
eyes to Head at Rnd 7.
Cut yarn and fasten off
Space Eyes approx 4cm
apart. Stuff Head and
Body. Sew Head to legs to make up
Stuff Head and Body.
Body. Sew Wings to Using 3.5mm hook and
Sew Head to Body. Stuff
each side of Body and green yarn make a
sew Feet to underside Arms and sew to each
magic ring and work
of lower Body. Sew 7dc into ring. Pull ring side of Body. Lightly
Beak to Head just below tight to close hole stuff Legs, squash foot
eyes. Cut a 10 cm length Rnds 1-12: 1dc in each st flat so that three groups
of orange yarn and fold to end of treble sts are at front.
in half. Insert crochet Cut green yarn, join in Sew foot seam closed
hook into a stitch on top white yarn then sew Legs to lower

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Daphne Duckling and Freda Frog

are the best of friends. They like to
sit by the pond and watch the
world go by. I hope you enjoy
creating your amigurumi
pals as much as I did.
Lynne Rowe

Rnd 14: (1dc in next

to make up three sts, dc2tog) to
Fix eyes 1cm apart end. 28 sts
between Rnds 3-4. Sew Tie off and cut all loose
a mouth with yarn ends inside cake
contrasting yarn. Sew (except for working
Rnds 1 and 14 tog using yarn). Affix two safety
over sew. Stuff as you eyes to side of cake,
sew. Add beads to top approx 1cm apart. Cut a
circle of cardboard to fit
Clara top of cake. Place
cardboard inside cake
cupcake top. Stuff cake
Using pink yarn work as Rnd 15: (2dc, dc2tog) to
for Daphne duckling end. 21 sts
Head to ** Rnd 16: (1dc, dc2tog) to
Rnd 5: (1dc in next four end. 14 sts
sts, 2dc in next st) to Stuff cake until firm
end. 42 sts Rnd 17: (dc2tog) to end,
Rnd 6: 1dc in back loop join with a sl st to next st
only of each st to end Cut yarn and fasten off
Rnds 7-10: 1dc in each Sew a red yarn mouth
st to end to cake side, below eyes
Cut pink yarn, join in
orange yarn
Rnd 11: 1dc in each st
swirly cream
to end Using blue yarn work as
Rnd 12: rep Rnd 6 for Kitty cat Head
Rnd 13: (1dc in next four from * to *
sts, dc2tog) to end. Turn work so back of
35 sts disc is facing you

Work 4dc in back loop

only of each st around, Timmy handle
join with a sl st to first dc
Cut yarn and fasten off
teacup Using 3.5mm hook and
blue yarn make 21ch
mug Row 1: 1dc in second ch
from hook, 1dc in each
cherry * Using 3.5mm hook
and blue yarn make a st to end, 1ch, turn
Using 3.5mm hook and Row 2: 1dc in each st to
magic ring and work
pink yarn make a magic end, 1ch, turn
6dc into ring. Pull ring
ring and work 6dc into Fold strip in half and join
tight to close hole
ring. Pull ring tight to by working 1dc into
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
close hole back loops only of first
end. 12 sts
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to and second row sts
Rnd 2: (1dc in next st,
end. 12 sts
2dc in next st) to end.
Rnds 2-3: 1dc in each st
to end
18 sts to make up
Rnd 3: (1dc in next two Fix eyes approx 1cm
Rnd 4: (dc2tog) to end.
sts, 2dc in next st) to apart. Sew a mouth in
Six sts
end. 24 sts red yarn. Cut two
Cut yarn and fasten off
Rnd 4: (1dc in next three cardboard circles the
sts, 2dc in next st) to same size as base of
to make up end. 30 sts Mug. Place one circle
Firmly stuff cherry. Rnd 5: (1dc in next four inside mug to keep
Thread cut yarn end sts, 2dc in next st) to bottom flat. Stuff Mug
onto wool needle and end. 36 sts * firmly. Place a second
gather sts closed. Cut a Rnds 6-16: 1dc in back circle of cardboard on
10cm length of orange loop only of each st, join top of stuffing, then sew
yarn. Tie three knots at with a sl st to next st circle of Tea to inner top
one end. Thread though Cut yarn and fasten off edge of Mug. Using
cherry from bottom to Sew in ends picture as a guide, sew
top using knots as Handle to side of mug.
anchor. Cut yarn to size.
Sew cherry to centre of
tea Cut a small tag from pink
Using yellow yarn work felt and sew 'TEA' in a
cream then sew cream as for Mug from * to * contrasting thread. Add a
to cake top Cut yarn and fasten off decorative edging stitch
to the tea bag and sew to
mug with pink yarn

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then make 24ch, join Body at shoulders. Stuff
with a sl st to first ch, the Legs firmly and
taking care to twist chain attach to Body. Sew Skirt
Rnd 1: (2dc in next st, to Body and flattened
1dc in next two sts) to Wings to back. Sew
end. 32 sts strands of orange yarn
Rnd 2: 1dc in next seven onto Head for hair.
sts, dc2tog, 1dc in next Using black yarn
14dc, dc2tog, 1dc in next embroider eyes
seven sts. 30 sts and mouth
Rnd 3: * (1dc, 1tr) in next
st, (1tr, 1dc) in next st, sl st
in next st, rep from * Trevor
to end
Fasten off, sew in end
toadstool
stalk
wings Using 3.5mm hook and
Make two yellow yarn work as for
Using white yarn work Sunflower Fairy Head to
as for Legs from * to *. end of Rnd 2. 18 sts
12 sts Note: work in back
Rnd 2: 1dc in each st loops only for Rnd 3
to end Rnd 3: 1dc in each st
Rnd 3: (2dc in next st, to end
1dc in next st) to end. Rnds 4-6: 1dc in each
18 sts st to end
Rnd 4: rep Rnd 2 Rnd 7: (dc2tog, 1dc in
Rnd 5: (dc2tog, 1dc in next four sts) to end.
next st) to end. 12 sts 15 sts
Rnds 6-7: rep Rnd 2 Rnds 8-9: 1dc in each
Rnd 8: rep Rnd 5. st to end
Eight sts Rnd 10: (dc2tog, 1dc in
Fasten off, sew in ends next three sts) to end.
12 sts
Rnds 11-12: rep Rnds 8-9
to make up Note: work in front
Firmly stuff Head and loops only for Rnd 13
Body and sew tog using Rnd 13: (2dc in next st,
long tail. Do not stuff 1dc in next st) to end.
arms. Attach arms to
18 sts
Sunflower arms
fairy Make two
Using 3.5mm hook and
head pink yarn make a magic
ring and work 6dc into
* Using 3.5mm hook
ring, pull ring tight to close
and pink yarn make a
Rnd 1: (2dc in next st, 1dc
magic ring and work
in next st) to end. Nine sts
6dc into ring, pull ring
Rnd 2: 1dc in each st
tight to close hole
to end
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
Rnd 3: (dc2tog, 1dc in
end. 12 sts
next st) to end. Six sts.
Rnd 2: (2dc in next st,
Rnds 4-7: 1dc in each st
1dc in next st) to end.
to end
18 sts
Change to yellow yarn
Rnd 3: (2dc in next st,
Rnd 8: rep Rnd 1. Nine sts
1dc in next two sts) to
Rnd 9: rep Rnd 3. Six sts
end. 24 sts *
Fasten off, leaving a
Rnds 4-6: 1dc in each st
20cm tail
to end
Rnd 7: (dc2tog, 1dc in
next two sts) to end. legs
18 sts Make two
Rnd 8: (dc2tog, 1dc in * Using 3.5mm hook
next st) to end. 12 sts and yellow yarn make a
Fasten off, leaving a magic ring and work
30cm tail 6dc into ring, pull ring
tight to close hole
body Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to
end. 12 sts *
Using yellow yarn work
Rnds 2-3: 1dc in each st
as for Head from * to *.
to end
24 sts
Rnd 4: (dc2tog, 1dc in
Rnds 4-9: 1dc in each st
next st) to end. Eight sts
to end
Stuff ends of Feet firmly
Rnd 10: (dc2tog, 1dc in
Change to pink yarn
next two sts) to end.
Rnds 5-13: 1dc in each st
18 sts
to end
Rnds 11-12: 1dc in each
Fasten off, leaving a
st to end
20cm tail
Rnd 13: (dc2tog, 1dc in
next st) to end. 12 sts
Rnd 14: 1dc in each st skirt
to end Using 3.5mm hook and
Fasten off, leaving a yellow yarn leave a
short tail 30cm length of yarn
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These woodland
characters are
crocheted in
a spiral using the
amigurumi
technique, so
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Christine Harvey our Felicit
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The colours in our Parfait yarn kit

are perfect for creating these
crocheted pals, but have a go at any
conbinations you prefer
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Rnd 14: 1dc in each st end. 42 sts

to end Rnd 10: (2dc in next st,
Rnd 15: (2dc in next st, 1dc in next two sts, 2dc
1dc in next two sts) to in next st, 1dc in next
end. 24 sts three sts) to end. 54 sts
Rnd 16: rep Rnd 3 Note: work in back
Fasten off loops only for Rnd 11
Rnds 11-12: (dc2tog, 1dc
in next st) to end. 24 sts
cap Fasten off, leaving a
Using 3.5mm hook and 30cm tail
orange yarn make a
magic ring and work
6dc into ring, pull ring spot
tight to close hole Make four
Rnd 1: (2dc in next st, Using 3.5mm hook and
1dc in next st) to end. white yarn make a magic
Nine sts ring and work 8dc into
Rnd 2: (2dc in next st, ring, join with a sl st
1dc in next two sts) to Fasten off leaving a
end. 12 sts 20cm tail
Rnds 3-4: rep Rnds 2-3
of Sunflower Fairy Head. to make up
24 sts
Rnd 5: (2dc in next st, Firmly stuff cap and sew
1dc in next three sts) on white spots using yarn
to end. 30 sts tails. Firmly stuff bottom
Rnds 6-7: 1dc in each st of Stalk, adding a small
to end stone or weight to the
Rnd 8: (2dc in next st, bottom to help it stand.
1dc in next four sts) to Sew Cap to Base. Using
end. 36 sts black yarn embroider
eyes and mouth
Rnd 9: (2dc in next st, SAFETY FIRST!
1dc in next five sts) to Please note, some of
these toys have small
parts. Please supervise
babies and small Bluebell skirt
children if using as toys. Using blue yarn work as
Ensure you use fairy for Sunflower Fairy Skirt
polyester safety
stuffing
head
Using yellow yarn work wings
as for Sunflower Fairy Work as for Sunflower
Legs from * to *. 12 sts Fairy Wings
Rnd 2: 1dc in each st
to end
Rnd 3: (dc2tog, 1dc in
to make up
next st) to end. Eight sts Work as for Sunflower
Note: work in front Fairy, omitting orange hair.
loops only for Rnd 4 Instead, tie a length of blue
Rnd 4: (2dc in next st, 1dc yarn in a bow around bun
in next st) to end. 12 sts on top of Head
Rnds 5-6: rep Rnds 2-3
of Yellow fairy Head.
24 sts Betty
Change to pink yarn
Rnds 7-11: rep Rnds 4-8
butterfly
of Yellow Fairy Head. head & body
12 sts Using 3.5mm hook and
orange yarn work as for
body Sunflower Fairy Head to
end of Rnd 2. 18 sts
Using blue yarn work as Rnds 3-4: 1dc in each
for Sunflower Fairy Body st to end
Rnd 5: (dc2tog, 1dc) to
arms end. 12 sts
Make two Stuff Head firmly
Using pink yarn work as Rnd 6: (dc2tog) to end.
for Sunflower Fairy Six sts
Arms to end of Rnd 7 Rnd 7: 1dc in each st
Change to blue yarn to end
Rep Rows 8-9 of Rnd 8: (2dc in next st,
Sunflower Fairy Arms 1dc in next st) to end.
Nine sts
Rnd 9: rep Rnd 7
legs Change to green yarn,
Make two do not cut orange yarn
Using blue yarn work as Rnds 10-11: rep Rnds 3-4
for Sunflower Fairy Legs Change to orange yarn,
to end of Rnd 4 do not cut green yarn
Change to pink yarn Rnds 12-13: rep Rnds 3-4
Rep Rows 5-13 of Change to green yarn,
Sunflower Fairy Legs do not cut orange yarn
Rnds 14-21: rep Rnds

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10-13 twice Using black yarn
Stuff Body firmly embroider eyes
Fasten off green yarn and mouth
Rnds 22-23: rep Rnds 5-
6. Three sts
Fasten off
Eric elf
head
upper wings Using 3.5mm hook and
Make two green yarn make 5ch, sl
Using orange yarn work st in same ch on hook,
as for Sunflower Fairy one sl st in each of next
Head to end of Rnd 5, three ch, 4dc in final ch
changing to blue yarn Rnd 1: 1dc in each dc.
after Rnd 4. 24 sts Four sts
Rnd 6: (dc2tog, 1dc in Rnd 2: 2dc in each st
next two sts) to end. 18 sts to end. Eight sts
Rnds 7-8: 1dc in each st Rnd 3: 1dc in each st
to end to end
Rnd 9: (dc2tog, 1dc in Rnds 4-5: (2dc in next
next st) to end. 12 sts st, 1dc in next st) to end.
Rnds 10-11: rep Rnds 7-8 18 sts
Fasten off, leaving a Rnd 6: rep Rnd 3
20cm tail Rnd 7: (2dc in next st,
1dc in next two sts) to
lower wings end. 24 sts
Change to pink yarn
Make two Note: work in back
Using blue yarn work as loops only for Rnd 8
for Sunflower Fairy
Rnd 8: rep Rnd 3
wings
Rnds 9-12: Rep Rnds 5-8
of Sunflower Fairy Head.
spots 12 sts
Make two in green, Fasten off, leaving a
two in yellow 30cm tail
Using chosen yarn work
as for Toadstool Spot
body
Using green yarn rep
to make up Rnds 1-6 of Sunflower
Sew unstuffed wings to Fairy Body. 24 sts
Body and Head. Sew Change to orange yarn,
spots onto Wings in a do not cut green yarn
symmetrical pattern. Rnd 7: 1dc in each st

to end Rnds 7-9: 1dc in each st

Change to green yarn, to end
to make up
fasten off orange yarn Rnd 10: (dc2tog, 1dc in Work as for Sunflower
Rnds 8-14: Rep Rnds 8- next st) to end. Six sts Fairy but lightly stuff
14 of Sunflower Fairy Fasten off, leaving a each arm and omit
Body. 12 sts 20cm tail orange hair. Instead,
Fasten off, leaving a sew a row of yellow
stitches below hat
short tail legs for hair
arms Make two
Make two Using orange yarn
Using pink yarn work as
for Sunflower Fairy
work as for Sunflower
Fairy Legs to end of
crochet
Arms to end of Rnd 4.
Six sts
Rnd 6.
Eight sts
clever
When making the stripy
Change to green yarn Change to green yarn
Note: work in front Note: work in back Body for the butterfly,
loops only for Rnd 5 loops only for Rnd 7 dont cut your yarn. Just
Rnd 5: (2dc in next st, Rnd 7: 1dc in each st twist the new colour
1dc in next st) to end. to end around the old one on the
Nine sts Rnds 8-13: 1dc in each inside of the character.
Note: work in back st to end You can then carry both
loops only for Rnd 6 Fasten off, leaving a yarns up the side to use
Rnd 6: 1dc in each st 20cm tail for the next round
to end

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