Learning to crochet

Katinkka

Spotty - My local yarn shop has a basket of balls of wool for 25p each. Ideal for crochet projects, Maybe do a search and see if one in your area? Otherwise I use DK and Aran mixes. I like to use really nice wool.

Have been making a cactus today from a new amigurmi book I got from amazon. Might send it to my Dad who is in Australia for a long holiday. It's his birthday in Feb and he likes cactuses and took me a to a cactus show once. lol

greenpixey

spottybutterfly wrote: »

Greenpixey can you by anychance remember where you got the pattern for this elephant, my nana loves eliphants and i'd love to make one for her.

Can anyone help me with where i can buy cheep wool?
Have you got a Shaws near where you live? That's where I got my yarn from when I started off

No problem, The book was:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiny-Yarn-Animals-Amigurumi-Friends/dp/1557885303/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263334024&sr=1-7

Or use this free pattern from Lionbrand

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Elephant is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

BODY
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.
Rnds 8-17: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Stuff piece. Shape Trunk
Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc.
Rnds 23-41: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off. Stuff trunk lightly. Fold open end of trunk up and sew in place.
LEGS (make 4)
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.
EARS (make 2)
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.
Fasten off. FINISHING
Tail
Join yarn with sl st at back of Elephant, and ch 5. Work 3 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off. Stuff Legs and sew to Body. Fold Ears in half to make a half circle, lightly stuff and sew closed. Sew straight edge of Ears to Head. Weave in ends.

SueB

Thanks so much greenpixey for the pattern. I may have to try this one. See if I can make a better job of him than I did Betha

WillowMuse

Spotty Wilkinsons also do some DK wool 100g for 97p HTH

SueB

Ladyshellda wrote: »

Spotty Wilkinsons also do some DK wool 100g for 97p HTH

Thanks Ladyshellda. I always forget Wilkinsons. I was next door to one yesterday as well! :rolleyes:

nuttybabe

Hello everyone

I finished my panda last night. :T only took one evening to make him but i did have to redo his ears alot as my hook is too big so they didnt go right. still dont look right to me now!

he was meant for ds1 but dh has decided to keep him! so looks like i will be making another 3 for the kids! :rolleyes:



Greenpixey - that is a really cute elephant. might have to try that one soon!

katiejones

Hi guys, have been watching this thread for a while now. Well i went through my late mums knitting needles (hundreds lol) and found a 3.5mm crochet hook. Have been practising and have done a chain of 20 stiches ....yay me lol. Keep undoing it and re-doing it - hubby thinks i'm mad.......but its great. Am loving it. Keep going with the inspiration please xx

p-pincher

Well ive finally managed some granny squares, just kept on practising with the free wool that came with the art of crochet mag so now ive moved onto something different and ive just completed 2 flowers that are really pretty, also made dd a scarf for her wonderpets toy lol.

Cant wait to get into town to get some new wool, i really really want to start on a blanket. im still not that sure how to read a crochet pattern but just gotta keep on trying x

SueB

Your panda's brilliant nuttybabe! There's no stopping you now is there?
Does anyone know if part 2 is out yet? Normally with these partwork mags the first couple of issues are available in newsagents before you having to subscribe.
My elephant is actually looking elwphant-like! I've only got to do the legs and ears then I'm done. I've even managed to follow the pattern:j

nuttybabe

Thanks sue. Cant wait to see your elephant!! Its great when you follow the pattern and it turns out how its meant to isnt it?!

anyone know of a horse pattern (i found 1 but it looked a bit hard)? my cousin is horse mad and has asked if i can do them - i will give it a go if i have a pattern!! :P