Knitting for home Amigurumi animals crochet patterns free

Amigurumi animals crochet patterns free

Amigurumi animals crochet patterns free



Small, round and bouncy - your little ones will fall in love with this collection of cuties...

Materials

1 x 50g (155m) ball of DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton) in Lime (Jaune Indien 89), Pink (Bougainvillea 93), Orange (Ixora 104), Lilac (Myosotis 102), White (Ibiza N01), Green (Sichuan 99) and Black (Noir N11).

Size 3.00 crochet hook.

Washable toy stuffing.

Abbreviations

Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; slst, slip stitch; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Note

Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket.

BALL BODY

1st round: With 3.00 hook, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch (does not count as a st throughout entire pattern), work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch, then pull end up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd round: 1ch, [2dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch-16 sts.

3rd round: 1ch, [2dc in next st, 1dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch - 24 sts.

4th round: Ich, [2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch — 32 sts.

5th round: 1ch, [2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch - 40 sts. 

6th to 8th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 40 times, slst in 1ch.

9th round: 1ch, [2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 4 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch - 48 sts.

10th round: 1ch, [2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 5 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch — 56 sts.

11th to 14th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 56 times, slst in 1ch.

15th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 5 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch - 48 sts.

16th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 4 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch - 40 sts.

17th to 20th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 40 times, slst in 1ch.

Stuff firmly and continue to stuff as you work the last few rounds.

21st round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 3 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch - 32 sts.

22nd round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 2 sts] 8 times, slst in 1ch — 24 sts.

23rd round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch - 16 sts.

24th round: 1ch, [dc2tog] 8 times, slst in 1ch-8sts.

Fasten off leaving a long end. Run end along top edge of last round, pull up tightly and fasten off securely for base.

DUCK

Body

With Lime, work as given for ball body.

Eyes (make 2)

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Black, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch, then pull end up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

Fasten off leaving a long end.

Sew eyes in place.

Beak (make 2)

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Orange, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch,then pull up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd to 4th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch.

Fasten off leaving a long end.

Flatten pieces. Join straight edges of the two pieces together to form beak. Sew beak in place.

Feet (make 2)

With 3.00 hook and Orange, make 8ch.

1st round: 1dc in 2nd chfrom hook, 1dc in each of next 5ch, 3dc in next ch, do not turn but work along base edge of ch, 1dc in each of next 5ch, 2dc in next ch, slst in 1ch at beginning -16 sts.

2nd round: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 16 times, slst in 1ch.

3rd round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 6 sts] twice, slst in 1ch -14 sts.

4th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 5 sts] twice, slst in 1ch — 12 sts.

5th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 4 sts] twice, slst in 1ch-10 sts.

6th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 3 sts] twice, slst in 1ch - 8 sts.

7th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 2 sts] twice, slst in 1ch - 6 sts.

Fasten off yam leaving a long end.

Flatten feet and catch stitches of last round together. Catch inner edges on last round of feet together and sew feet in place.

PIG

Body

With Pink, work as given for ball body.

Eyes

Work as given for duck's eyes.

Snout

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Pink, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch,then pull end up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd round: 1ch, [2dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch -16 sts.

3rd and 4th rounds: Work in back loop only, 1ch, [1dc in next st] 16 times, slst in 1ch. Fasten off yarn leaving a long end.

Stuff and sew snout in place.

With Black, embroider V for mouth and two tiny straight stitches on snout for nostrils.

Ears (make 2)

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Pink, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch,then pull end up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd and 3rd rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch.

4th round: 1ch, [1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st] twice, 1dc in each of next 2 sts, slst in 1ch — 10 sts.

5th round: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 10 times, slst in 1ch.

6th round: 1ch, [1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st] twice, 1dc in each of next 2 sts, slst in 1ch -12 sts.

Fasten off yarn leaving a long end. Flatten ears and sew in place.

Feet (make 4)

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Pink, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, Ich, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1 ch, then pull up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd round: 1ch, [2dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch-16 sts.

3rd and 4th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 16 times, slst in 1ch.

Fasten off yarn leaving a long end. Stuff and sew feet in place.

Tail

With 3.00 hook and Pink, make 9ch.

Pattern row: 5dc in 2nd ch from hook, [miss next ch, 5dc in next ch] 3 times, slst in last ch - 20dc.

Break off leaving a long end. Sew tail in place.

CAT

Body

With Orange, work as given for ball body.

Eyes

With Green, work as given for duck's eyes.

With Pink, embroider nose in straight stitches. With Black, embroider eyes and mouth as shown in photo.

Ears

With Orange, work as given for pig's ears.

Feet

With Orange, work as given for pig's feet.

Tail

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Orange, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch, then pull end up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd round: 1ch, [2dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch-16 sts.

3rd to 6th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 16 times, slst in 1ch.

7th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in next st] 5 times, 1dc in last st, slst in 1ch -11 sts.

Stuff firmly and continue to stuff as you go.

8th to 19th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 11 times, slst in 1ch.

Fasten off leaving a long end. Flatten last round and catch stitches together. Sew tail in place.

RABBIT

Body

With Lilac, work as given for ball body.

Eyes

Work as given for duck's eyes. With Black, embroider mouth with a V stitch.

Ears (make 2)

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Lilac, wind yam round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in Ich, then pull end up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd round: 1ch, [2dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch-16sts.

3rd to 14th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 16 times, slst in 1ch.

Fasten off yarn leaving a long end.

Flatten last round and catch stitches together. Pinch ear together to form a tiny pleat and sew in place.

Front feet only (make 2)

With Lilac, work as given for pig's feet.

Tail

1st round: With 3.00 hook and White, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, Ich, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch, then pull end up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd round: 1ch, [2dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch-16sts.

3rd and 4th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 16 times, slst in 1ch.

5th round: 1ch, [dc2tog] 8 times, slst in 1ch-8sts.

6th round: 1ch, [dc2tog] 4 times, slst in 1ch-4sts.

Fasten off yarn leaving a long end.

Stuff tail. Thread end along top of last round, pull up tightly and fasten off securely. Sew tail in place.

DOG

Body

With White, work as given for ball body.

Eyes

Work as given for duck's eyes.

With Black, embroider nose in straight stitches.

Tongue

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Pink, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch, then pull upend tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

Fasten off leaving a long end.

Sew tongue in place.

Ears

With Black, work as given for rabbit's ears.

Feet

With White, work as given for pig's feet.

Tail

1st round: With 3.00 hook and White, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch,then pull up tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

2nd to 11th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch.

Fasten off yarn leaving a long end.

Stuff tail. Flatten last round and catch stitches together.

Sew tail in place.

FROG

Body

With Green, work as given for ball body.

Eyes (make 2)

1st round: With 3.00 hook and Black, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, 1ch, work 8dc in ring, slst in 1ch, then pull up end tightly to close ring - 8 sts.

Using Black, embroider V stitch for mouth. Break off Black. Join in Green.

2nd round: 1ch, [2dcin next st] 8 times, slst in 1ch — 16 sts.

3rd and 4th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 16 times, slst in 1ch.

5th round: 1ch, [dc2tog] 8 times, slst in 1ch-8sts.

6th round: 1ch, [dc2tog] 4 times, slst in 1ch-4sts.

Fasten off leaving a long end.

Stuff eyes. Thread end along top of last round, pull up tightly and fasten off securely. Sew eyes in place.

Feet (make 2)

1st toe: 1st round: With 3.00 hook and Green, wind yarn round index finger of left hand to form a ring, insert hook into ring, yarn round hook and pull through, Ich, work 5dc in ring, slst in 1ch, then pull end up tightly to close ring - 5 sts.

2nd and 3rd rounds: 1ch, [Idc in next st] 5 times, slst in Ich. Fasten off.

2nd and 3rd toes: Work as 1st toe, but do not fasten off yarn on 3rd toe. Place toes in a row so from left to right you'll have 1st, 2nd and 3rd toe, in that order. Work across toes thus:

4th joining round: 1ch, 1dcin each of next 2 sts on 3rd toe, 1dc in each of next 2 sts on 2nd toe and 1dc in each of next 4 sts on 1st toe, 1dc in each of next 2 sts on opposite side of 2nd toe, 1dc in each of next 2 sts on opposite side of 3rd toe, slst in 1ch -12 sts.

5th and 6th rounds: 1ch, [1dc in next st] 12 times, slst in 1ch.

7th round: 1ch, [dc2tog, 1dc in nextst] 4 times, slst in 1ch - 8 sts.

8th round: 1ch, [dc2tog] 4 times, slst in 1ch - 4 sts.

Fasten off leaving a long end.

Thread end along top of last round, pull up tightly and fasten off securely. Sew feet in place.