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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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Fun and Easy Granny Square Coffee Cup Cozy

coffe cup cozy

Here is today’s project: A Fun and Easy Granny Square Coffee Cup Cozy

This is a fun and easy Granny square coffee cup cozy.   If you’re like me you probably have tons of partially used skeins of yarn.  I just can’t seem to throw out even small amounts of yarn out.  I know if I just think a little I can come up with ways to use these small scraps of yarn and make something beautiful.   For many of you January is one of the coldest months of the year.  I must admit I live in a suburb of San Diego, California and we are blessed with pretty awesome weather year round.  However for those of you not so fortunate I wanted to come up with a project that uses up your yarn scraps.  I’ve used  colorful spring colors to make winter more bearable.    This is what I came up with a fun and easy Granny Square coffee cup cozy.   It’s a great way to use up your scraps. Plus it had to be pretty enough to give away as a gift.  (Teachers day,   Mother’s Day, etc.).  You can choose your own colors if you prefer.  I can just imagine this with pretty shades or orange and maybe a yellow center.

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