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It’s June again, National Zoo & Aquarium Month. Each day this month, there will be links to all sorts of free animal crochet patterns from some of the most talented crochet designers in the world.
June 1 is World Reef Awareness Day, so we started the hop 2 years ago with different types of fish patterns. This year I have something a little different. I know, I know, pigs aren’t animals that live along a reef, but here’s my logic for this pattern.
Last month I traveled to Nassau, Bahamas with my husband on his company trip. There are so many excursions available to tourists that it was really hard to decide. The one that caught my eye was going to Pig Beach to swim with the pigs. I immediately thought, “I’ll have to crochet a swimming pig!” Well, the excursion that we went on was on a catamaran to a coral reef for some snorkeling. So that’s how my swimming pig turned into a snorkeling pig! I really hope you enjoy making him as much as I did.
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Snorkeling Pig
Finished pig measures approximately 10” tall (including snorkel).
Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnds 4-9: Sc in each st. At end of Rnd 9, Fasten off for first leg.
For second leg, repeat Rnds 1-9. Do not fasten off.
Rnd 10: Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st on first leg, sc in next 14 sts of first leg, 2 sc in next st, sk last 2 sts of first leg. Switch back to 2nd leg, sk next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts (36 sc). Do not join. Sew 2 skipped sts of first leg to 2 skipped sts of 2nd leg.
Rnd 11: Sc in each st.
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnds 13-16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnds 18-19: Sc in each st.
Rnd 20: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 21-22: Sc in each st. Stuff legs.
Rnd 23: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnds 24-25: Sc in each st. Insert foam curler into body and let it extend out the top. Stuff body.
Rnd 26: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 27: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 28: Sc in each st.
Rnd 29: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 30: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 31: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 32-36: Sc in each st. Stuff neck. Trim curler if needed.
Rnd 37: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 38: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc). Finish stuffing.
Rnd 39: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 40: Dec around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off. Close with ultimate finish.
LEFT EAR:
Row 1: Attach pink yarn in top of head at Rnd 36. Sc in Rnd 36, sc in Rnd 37, sc in Rnd 38 (3 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sk next st, sc in last st (2 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc last 2 sts tog (1 sc). Fasten off.
RIGHT EAR:
Row 1: Skip Rnd 39, attach pink yarn in Rnd 38. Sc in Rnd 38, sc in Rnd 37, sc in Rnd 36 (3 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, sk next st, sc in last st (2 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc last 2 sts tog (1 sc). Fasten off.
Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnd 4: Working in both lps, sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing. Sew snout to head at Rnds 29-32.
ARMS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnds 4-10: Sc in each st. At end of Rnd 10, join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew Rnds 9-10 of arms to sides of body at Rnds 25-26.
DIVING BELT:
Rnd 1: With blue yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st.
Repeat Rnd 3 until belt is 10” long (or long enough to encircle pig’s belly).
Next Rnd: Dec around (6 sc). Close with Ultimate Finish. Fasten off yarn leaving 12” length for sewing. Wrap belt around belly and sew in place.
GOGGLES:
Bend pipe cleaner into shape of goggles, being sure to leave enough space to see eyes.
With blue yarn, sc around frame. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.
STRAP:
Row 1: Sc in next 2 sts on side of frame.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sts.
Repeat Row 2 until strap measures approximately 5” (or correct length to wrap around head). Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew in place above snout. Sew on (or glue on) eyes in center of goggle lenses.
SNORKLE:
Row 1: Rnd 1: With blue yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Row 2: Sc in each st.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 6”. Join with sl st. Fold pipe cleaner in half and insert into snorkel. Close with Ultimate Finish.
Sew end of snorkel under snout.
Bend bottom of snorkel. Sew to side of goggles with top of snorkel extending approximately 1” above ears.
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Chickens wearing hats can be a lot of fun to look at, and they can also be a great way to show off your creativity. If you’re thinking about putting a hat on your chicken, be sure to choose one that fits comfortably and doesn’t obstruct their vision.
Recently my sister was showing me photos of her menagerie which includes chickens, ducks, goats and many others. She sent me photos of animals wearing hats, and I thought my Fashion Doll Easter Bonnet would fit a chicken pretty well. All you need is to add a piece of elastic so the hat won’t fall off the chicken’s head.
Doll Easter Bonnet
Materials:
12 yards I Love This Cotton yarn
Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
Yarn needle
Flowers, ribbons, or other decorations, as desired
1/8″ Elastic
Finished hat measures 2.75” across at brim.
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnds 5-6: Sc in each st (both loops).
Rnd 7: Working in FLO, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (27 sc).
Rnd 8: Working in both loops, sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Block hat.
Glue on ribbon or flowers as desired for the hat band.
Cut a 4″ piece of elastic and sew the ends to the inside of the hat at Rnd 6, one on each side.
Easter dinner is a special event in many homes around the world. Here in south Texas, we always have a barbeque with chicken and beef fajitas, kiolbasa sausage, potato salad, rice and beans. After dinner it’s time to head outside for the Easter egg hunt for the littles. Then it’s time for the cascarones!
Cascarones are a fun and festive Easter tradition that is popular in Mexico and the United States. They are made by hollowing out a chicken egg and filling it with confetti or small toys. The egg is then sealed with a piece of tissue paper and decorated. Cascarones are typically cracked over someone’s head to shower them with confetti.
If you would like an extra special Easter egg decoration or a unique place setting for your Easter table, try this simple Rainbow Egg Cozy Crochet Pattern.
They’re quick and easy to make and will brighten up your Easter decor.
Materials:
Cotton worsted weight yarn:
4 yards white
2 yards purple
2 yards dark blue
3 yards light blue
3 yards green
4 yard yellow
4 yards orange
5 yards red
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fits standard plastic egg or hard-boiled egg.
Directions:
Rainbow: (Make 2)
Row 1: With purple, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in 2 ch (8 sc). Fasten off purple. Do not turn.
Row 2: Attach dark blue in first st of Row 1. Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc in last 2 sts (12 sc). Fasten off dark blue. Do not turn.
Row 3: Attach light blue in first st of Row 2. Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (16 sc). Fasten off light blue. Do not turn.
Row 4: Attach green in first st of Row 3. Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts,* 4 times, sc in last 2 sts (20 sc). Fasten off green. Do not turn.
Row 5: Attach yellow in first st of Row 4. Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts,* 4 times, sc in last 4 sts (24 sc). Fasten off yellow. Do not turn.
Row 6: Attach orange in first st of Row 5. Ch 1, sc in first 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts,* 4 times, sc in last 6 sts (28 sc). Fasten off orange. Do not turn.
Row 7: Attach red in first st of Row 6. Ch 1, sc in first 8 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts,* 4 times, sc in last 8 sts (28 sc). Fasten off red.
Weave in all ends.
Place rainbows right sides together and use red yarn to sew tog along Row 9. Turn back to right side.
Clouds:
Attach white yarn at any st of bottom edge. Working along row ends, *sl st in end of row, ch 3,* repeat for every row end on both sides. Sl st in same sp as first sl st to join. Fasten off white. Weave in ends.
With all the adorable baby designs you’ll be making this year, you may not have time to get to the store to buy gift tags, so I have a couple of free downloads for you. Simply download the PDFs to your computer and print.
Here’s a fun idea! Emilee Designs has put together a collection of Christmas sweaters (jumpers) for the entire family. She will be making one for herself and sharing her progress on her blog. I have to admit, I have an unfinished Christmas sweater I was making for myself last year. Maybe it’s time to get it out and finish it.
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