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Create a Colorful Crochet Amigurumi Christmas Bulb!

Today we will learn to Create a Colorful Crochet Amigurumi Christmas Bulb

Crochet Amigurumi Christmas Bulb

Crocheting is a fun and creative hobby that allows you to make delightful, colorful creations. If you’re a fan of both crocheting and the holiday spirit, you’re in for a treat! In this blog post, I’m  going to dive into the world of crochet amigurumi and show you how to make a cheerful Christmas bulb. Plus, stick around till the end for a free written pattern that you can use to create your own festive masterpiece.

Amigurumi is so fun and is just so versatile.  From tiny creations to giant items your are almost limitless items that you can crochet.  I’ve seen so many cute creations that Amigurumi has become one of my favorite items to craft.   I even saw a cute Avocado pillow that I am itching to try.  

Amigurumi, is a Japanese art form that involves crafting small, stuffed yarn creatures or objects. When you combine these two techniques, you get the perfect recipe for making adorable crochet amigurumi creations, like our Christmas bulb!

Crochet Christmas Bulb

Click here if you want to see the short video of when I shared this project;   Christmas Crochet Bulb 

Crocheting a colorful amigurumi Christmas bulb is a delightful way to embrace your passion for crochet and celebrate the holiday spirit. Whether you’re new to crocheting or an experienced crafter, this fun hobby offers endless opportunities for creativity. With our free written pattern, you’re all set to bring joy to your tree and your crafting journey. Happy crocheting and happy holidays!

Be sure to read my post which gives you great tips to become an amigurumi post here:   Tips for Amigurumi 

If you like to create fun Christmas decorations you might enjoy this post: 

Christmas ornaments

Kids Easy Ornaments

Instructions for Crochet Christmas Bulb Decoration 

Supplies:  

Medium weight yarn of your color choice (worsted weight yarn)   Scraps 

Yarn in various colors (red, green, and white are great choices for

a Christmas bulb)

Crochet Hook  3.25 mm  ( Size D hook) 

Scissors

Yarn needle 

Stitch Marker

Polyfiber fill 

Tip:  Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.  It’s easy to get confused when crocheting in the round as we are going to do to make this bulb.  

To begin:   Start with the color yarn of the bulb.  We will be crocheting in the round. 

Magic circle, 5 single crochet into circle, pull shut tight

(click here to watch a free YouTube tutorial for creating the magic circle)  

Round 2:  1 single crochet into each stitch  (5 sc) 

Round 3:  Increase in each stitch (2 single crochet in each stitch)  ( 10 sc )

Round 4: 1 single crochet in each stitch 

Round 5: *single crochet, sc increase*  repeat from * to *  (15 sc) 

Round 6:  Single crochet in each stitch

Round 7:  * single crochet, single crochet increase*, repeat from * to *  (20 sc)

Round 8:  1 single crochet in each stitch

Round 9:   * single crochet, single crochet,  single crochet increase (sc2tog) * repeat from * to *  (25 sc) 

Round 10-11:  single crochet in each stitch

Round 12:  *single crochet in next 3 stitches, single crochet decrease (sc2tog)*, repeat from * to * (20 sc) 

Round 13:  *single crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet decrease (sc2tog)*, repeat from * to * (15 sc)   Stuff your bulb using your polyfil stuffing.  

Round 14:  *single crochet, single crochet decrease (sc2tog)* , repeat from * to *  (10 sc) 

Change yarn color to your silver yarn (or whatever color you have chosen for the top of your bulb) 

Round 15- 18:  single crochet in each stitch (10) 

At end of round 18 fasten off leaving a long tail to stitch up the top of the bulb.   Stuff the top of the bulb,  using a running stitch close up the top of your bulb.  

Enjoy your Crochet Christmas Bulb decoration.  Don’t forget to share this post with your crafty friends and family.  

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Easy Crochet Bunny Easter Egg Covers

I have always loved decorating for Easter, and easy Crochet Bunny Easter Egg covers are so fun and easy to crochet.   I had seen a photo of these type of covers and I searched but couldn’t find a pattern.  Since working in rounds to cover the base of a plastic egg didn’t seem that challenging I went ahead and tried a few different designs.  This one just seemed easiest.

 

Easter Egg Cover

Learn to crochet these cute Easter Egg Cover

I know sometimes it’s hard to find beginner level projects.  These little Easter egg covers are easy and work up really fast.  I used only basic stitches.  If you can chain, single crochet, half double crochet and magic circle you can make these.   I have even uploaded a free YouTube video tutorial if you prefer.  Some people are visual learners and prefer to see a video.  I totally get it, I love watching videos too.   The link for the video tutorial is at the end of this post.

For those of you who would like the written pattern here it is:

Easy Crochet Bunny Easter Egg Covers

Supplies:

Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium weight yarn – 4)

Scissors

stitch marker

googly eyes and glue (optional)

yarn needle

Crochet H Hook ( 5.00mm )

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Crochet Mittens that are Easy and Fast to make

These Easy crochet mittens are so fun and fast to crochet.  You may be wondering why I would be crocheting mittens in August.  Well, I like to start my Christmas crocheting and knittng early in the year.  This avoids me being rushed or pressured and running out of time to make gifts.

I have been looking for an easy beginner level mitten pattern, in other words an easy crochet mitten. I have seen others but they are so complicated and would require more crochet knowledge or skills.  This pattern is easy enough for beginners.

Crochet Mittens

Easy to crochet mittens

Free pattern from Redheart

I found a great pattern from RedHeart.com, pattern # WR2166.  These cute and easy crochet mittens were designed by Nancy Anderson.

They look great and are crocheted using single crochet stitches which makes them extra warm and cozy.  The pattern is available as a free download from RedHeart.com. Click here for pattern:   Mitten Pattern

I didn’t print out the pattern here since it is already available at Redheart.com.

These easy crochet mittens can be made using a solid color or combining your favorite colors.   I chose to use a solid color from RedHeart Supersaver in Turqua color.  It’s a nice bright and cheerful color.  I plan to make several pairs to gift and donate to various charities.

Great project to take along to other activities

Another great thing about these crochet mittens is that they are a great project to work make when you are on the go.  Also, since it’s still pretty warm in August you can crochet mittens without getting hot as you would when working on larger projects such as afghans or blankets.

They are small enough where you can hold them in your hands without them ever having to be on your lap and make you warm.  Their size makes them ideal for taking in your project bag.  Waiting for appointments will be more productive when you have a project to work on.

Free Youtube Tutorial:

These easy crochet mittens are worked from the cuff up.  The cuff is long enough to be folded over on your wrist.

After the cuff is worked then you will begin to work the lower hand.  Then create the thumb opening, onto the upperhand and finally finishing with the thumb.   Don’t be intimidated with this project it is easy to make and complete.

With permission from my friends at Redheart.com,  I have created a free YouTube video tutorial which will take you step by step.   Many visual learners find it easier to follow along with a video.

This is also a great way to learn how to read patterns.  Go to Redheart.com and download your free written pattern and follow along with me.  In no time at all your mittens with be done and ready to be enjoyed.

Mittens along with hats also sell great at craft fairs, especially when made with the colors or local sports teams.  Happy Crocheting!

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The Best Ever Easter Egg Covers are easy to Crochet

You can have the best ever Easter Egg Hunt by crocheting these cute Easter Egg Covers.  They are so fun and easy to make.  Can you imagine your little one finding one of these fun little chicks and then realizing they hold a plastic egg full of goodies?  Kids of all ages will love them.

I had been knitting some of these cute Easter Egg Covers from a knitting pattern from my friend and knitting teacher Karalyn Rainey.  I posted a few pictures on my facebook page.  (By the way, go and follow me there)  I started getting requests to make a crochet version.  Of course, I wanted it to be fast and easy to make.

Crochet Chick Easter Egg Covers

Easy Crochet Chick Easter Egg Covers

I purchased plastic eggs from my local store.  I also purchased a variety of Easter candy to fill my plastic eggs with, however, a Cadbury Creme eggs (the ones that are wrapped in foil), fit into the chicks.  

You can choose either option.  Make sure you only put in candy that is already wrapped to protect your crochet Easter Egg Cover.   (Continued on next page).

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It’s a Merry Llama Christmas! Join the Llama Ornament blog hop fun

It’s a Merry Llama Christmas!

Crochet Amigurumi Llama by Yolanda Soto-Lopez

Crochet Llama

#CrochetLlama #Llama

Cute little Crochet Llama

Today I am so excited to be participating in a blog hop with a group of very talented women.  Llamas are all the rage this Christmas Season.  We have decided to jump on the Llama craze and bring you some very cute Llama theme Christmas Ornaments.  So today we are sharing the #Llamalove

As part of this blog hop, I wanted to share this beautiful Crochet Llama Amigurumi which was designed by Lupita Suarez of Loopy Yarns.  Lupita has done such a great job at designing this cute Llama.  She designed this Crochet Llama Amigurumi to be a soft toy.  I have adapted the pattern by changing the yarn weight and hook size.   A free YouTube video tutorial will show you the techniques and stitches you will need to crochet this cute Llama Amigurumi.  A link for my YouTube video appears at the end of this post.

You will need to go to Lupita’s website to download the pattern in order to be able to complete this Llama Amigurumi.  You can also see some of her other beautiful projects on her Ravelry page.  Here are the links:   Written Llama Pattern  and    Lupita’s Ravelry  Page

If you would like to have your original designed featured as either a YouTube video tutorial on my YouTube channel or as a blog post please let me know in the comments below.  (Full designer credit will be given to designer and links to your blog and/or Ravelry page).

 

Check out what my friends have created for your Merry Llama Christmas fun:

Angie, The Country Chic Cottage

YouTube Video Tutorial  Click Here

Carissa, Creative Green Living 

 

YouTube video Click Here

Caroline, 30 Minute Crafts 

http://30minutecrafts.com/2017/11/ultimate-llama-holiday.html

YouTube Video Click Here 

Jessica,  Mad In Crafts 

http://madincrafts.com/fa-la-la-llama-ornament/ ‎

YouTube Video Click Here

Kristen, Good Knit Kisses 

https://allcraftschannel.com/2017/11/merry-llama-christmas.html

http://www.goodknitkisses.com/santa-sombrero-llama-ornament/

 

Be sure to visit all of my crafty friends and show them some love.  Subscribe to their YouTube channels and join their blog.  As always share with your friends and family.  Sharing is caring.

Looking for my YouTube video for the Crochet Llama Amigurumi?  You can find it below.  Just click on the link.

 

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