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crochet amigurumi tutorials

I really wanted to make some crochet tutorials for a long time, and I finally found the time to do so.
This is part one:

Something new

So I am trying something new and I was wondering what you all think about it.
I based it on Alice in Wonderland and I am working on two more parts. Please let me know! :)

New pattern: Cherry love

My new pattern: Cherry love is just in time for valentine. It is a perfect pattern if you are just starting amigurumi or if you need something to crochet a last minute present!
Now for sale in my etsy shop!

Humpty Dumpty egg cozy: NEW PATTERN!

Finally it´s finished, my new pattern!!!!!
I really wanted to make another pattern from alice in wonderland, but I could not decide. But with the beginning of the new year, new ideas came! So here he is:

Humpty Dumpty egg cozy

The patterns is now for sale in my etsy shop!

Halloween Pattern

Let me introduce to you: Amy the little witch!

I did not plan on a new halloween pattern this year, but hey, what can I say? I just LOVE halloween!

The pattern of this little witch with her monster friend is now available in my etsy and ravelry shops!

Dr. Brainy!!!

Yay! I completed a new pattern. Let me introduce you to Dr. Brainy.
Dr. Brainy is a zombie docter who specializes in helpling the undead!
Go meet him at my shop

Brainnnnssss, FREE PATTERN

I finally finished a new pattern. I was so inspired by all the amazing stuff on the etsy dark team, that I had to make something weird and a bit dark, so here it is:
Brainnnnnsssss. This little brain, likes zombies.......for diner.
download now

SPRING GIVEAWAY!!

Since I have a new layout for my blog and I was cleaning out some of my drawers at home, it is time for a new giveaway! I found some postcards with my old drawings of funandfang on them. I made a little package (I also added some stickers) and it could be yours!

these are the postcards!

What do you have to do?
-Leave a comment below telling me what you think about my new layout of this blog. Or send an email about the same thing to funandfang@hotmail.com (1 entry)

-Grab my button and post it on your blog. Then leave a message below telling me you have done so. (2 entries)

When will this giveaway close?

Be sure to leave your comments/emails before friday the 1th of april 12 (UTC+01:00) in the afternoon.

When will I know if I have won?

I will anounce the winner monday 4th of april. (or maybe a little sooner)

Good luck to everyone!!

New pattern!!! Jellyfish!

As you might know, I have decided to donate everything I make to animal welfare organizations. Right now I am focussing on the sea. There are a lot of problems with the fish and animals in our seas. We need to help them, so I thought it would be fun to make some sea amigurumis!
Jellyfish mommy and child!

This pattern is now for sale in my etsy shop!!!!

Free Pattern: Melting snowman amigurumi

It is snowing over here, so I decided it was time for a free pattern! The melting snowman. I even got to photograph him in the snow!!

I am trying something new. Instead of publishing the pattern here, I have a download button, which you can use! I am new to this, so please let me know if you have any problems downloading it. Have fun!!

download now

A Autumn giveaway!!!!!

The leaves are starting to fall frm the trees and the summer is almost over, my favourite season is starting. That is why I need to celebrate, so I decided to do a giveaway.

What to win?
2 patterns (or printables) of your choice from my shop. Click here to take a look around.

What to do?
Leave a comment or send me an email at funandfang@hotmail.com.

When will it end?
At monday 20 september at 12 (UTC+01:00) in the afternoon. Be sure to leave me a note before then.

When will I know if I won?
I will anound the winner tuesday. I will pick the winner randomly!

So good luck everyone!

Free Pattern: Little Fairy

Materials:

yarn in light pink, dark pink, white, dark brown

filling

scissors

safety eyes

embroidery floss

tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

st - stitch

sl st - slip stitch

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

dc - double croche

hdc - half double crochet

tc - triple crochet

inc - increase

dec - decrease

* - repeat between * and *

Work in continuous rounds, use stitch marker to keep track of where you are.

Magic ring: you should be able to find instructions on the internet, otherwise start with ch 3, sc 6 in 3rd ch from hook

Head:

With white

R1: sc 6 in magic ring

R2:* inc* repeat around (12)

R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around (18)

R4: *sc 2, inc * repeat around (24)

R5: *sc 3, inc* repeat around (30)

R6-10: sc 30 (30)

R11: *sc 3, dec* repeat around (24)

R12: *sc 2, dec* repeat around (18)

R13: *sc 1, dec* repeat around (12)

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing, stuff.

secure safety eyes

Body:

With light pink

R1: sc 6 in magic ring

R2: *inc* repeat around (12)

R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around (18)

R4: *sc 2, inc* repeat around (24)

R5-6: sc 24 (24)

R7: through backloops only sc 24 (24)

R8-9: sc 24 (24)

R10: *sc 2, dec* (18)

R11: *sc 1, dec* (12)

Fasten off, weave in loose ends. Stuff and sew to head.

Skirt:

With dark pink

Through the frontloops of round 7 of the body. Start with sl st. *ch 3, sc in next st* repeat around . Fasten off, weave in loose ends.

Wings:

Make 2

With dark pink

R1: ch 7

R2: start with sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, repeat on the other side of the chain, sc 6.

R3: sc 5, 2 dc in 1 st, sc 5, 2dc in 1 st.

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing, sew to body.

Arms:

make 2

with white

R1: sc 6 in magic ring

R2: *sc 1, inc* repeat around (9)

with light pink

R3: sc 9 (9)

R4: *sc 1, dec* (6)

R5: sc 6

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing, sew to body

Wig:

With brown

R1: sc 6 in magic ring

R2: inc, repeat around (12)

R3: *sc, inc* repeat around (18)

R4: *sc2, inc* repeat around (24)

R5: *sc3, inc* repeat around (30)

R6: sc 10, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 8, (32)

R7-9: sc 32 (32)

R10: sc 10, dc, dc, 2tc in 1 st, 2 tc in 1 st, dc, dc, sl st, dc, dc, 2 tc in 1 st, 2 tc in 1 st, dc, dc, sc 9

Fasten off, secure to head. Take a piece of yarn and split. Now pull a loop through the front of the hair and pull the ends through the loop.

Bib:

With brown

R1: sc 6 in magic ring

R2: inc around (12)

R3-4: sc 12

Fasten off, stuff a little and sew to back of the head. Take 2 pieces of split yarn and tie around the bib.

Embroider eye lashes and mouth

Look at what my friend made!

My friend, Ayla May de Zeeuw made a necklace with a little picture of my vampire turtle! Isn´t it just too cute? I am in love with it! Thanks so much Ayla!

Whaa this is so great!

I didn´t know this, but today when I started to search the internet I discovered I am being mentioned on supercutekawaii

I am soooo happy!

New Pattern Miss Sookie and her weird little plants

Miss sookie is a little weird, she loves gardening but only at night. She planted some strange flowers, dracularis nightis or vampire flower. They only blossom once a month at full moon!

Now available at my shops!

download the easter craft e-book for free!

Hi there,

I am featured in the easter craft e-book from favecrafts!you can download it for free!!! click here

You will find a lot of cute easter projects in this book from different designers and all for free! Check out all the other great blogs too! enjoy!!!

Free stationery! Sweet little vampire!

ENJOY! (just click on the picture and print!)

My vampire turtle summer girl pattern

She is finished, you can buy her now at my etsy shop!!!!

Free easter egg crochet pattern

Vampire Easter egg crochet pattern!!!! FOR FREE!
I just finished it, let me know what you think!

Work in continuous rounds.

abbreviations
sc - single crochet
inc - increase
dec - decrease
* - repeat between * and *

Use any colour you like!
R1: sc 6 in magic ring
R2: *sc, inc* repeat around (9)
R3: *sc 2, inc* repeat around (12)
R4: *sc 3, inc* repeat around (15)
R5: *sc 4, inc* repeat around (18)
R6: *sc 8, inc* repeat around (20)
R7: *sc 4, inc* repeat around (24)
R8: *sc5, inc* repeat around (28)
R9: *sc 13, inc* repeat around (30)
R10-13: sc 30
R 14: *sc 3, dec* repeat around (24)
R 15: *sc 2, dec* repeat around (18)
Attach safety eyes, embroider mouth and fangs with black.
R 16: *sc, dec* repeat around (12)
R 17: dec around (6)
Close hole, fasten off, stuff firmly
Sew ribbon to egg, make a little bow on top.

Happy Crocheting!