The weather is crazy in Husum, too.
But in this weather, it’s nice to snuggle up comfortably on the sofa and crochet in a relaxed way.
How about a big cuddly dog?
For Shady, you need the following materials: acrylic yarn, e.g. Bravo by Schachenmayr (light brown approx. 250g, dark brown approx. 150g, scraps in black and white), stuffing, crochet hook size 3.5, sewing and embroidery needle, felt in black and white (scrap), possibly textile glue
Required skills: single crochet stitches, magic ring, and increasing and decreasing stitches.
And here is the pattern for Shady
Or how about a big elephant who is always in a good mood?
For Elfi, you need the following materials:
- Acrylic yarn (e.g. Bravo by Schachenmayr): lilac, approx. 200g, purple, approx. 20g, scraps in white and pink
- Stuffing, crochet hooks size 3.5 and 2.5, sewing and embroidery needle, felt in black and white (scrap), 3-4 pipe cleaners (any color, length approx. 30cm)
Required skills: single crochet stitches, magic ring, and increasing and decreasing stitches. Knotting skills would be an advantage
Here is the pattern for Elfi
Tappy the bird with the shimmering colors also brings good cheer in this turbulent weather
To crochet Tappy, you need the following materials:
- Catania by Schachenmayr (yardage: 50g=125m): turquoise, approx. 50g, purple, approx. 45g, white, approx. 50g, scraps in black
- Crochet hook size 3, embroidery needle, sewing needle, stuffing, scrap of white felt, and a drop of textile glue.
Required skills: single crochet stitches, half double crochet, slip stitches, magic ring, and increasing and decreasing stitches
And here is the pattern for Tappy