Axolotls are so very cute! They have big, googly eyes, a long tail, and feathery gills. They also come in a variety of colors, including white, black, and gold, although pink seems to be the most popular color for crocheted axolotls.
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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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I think it’s safe to say that everyone loves rainbows. They are a beautiful and awe-inspiring sight, and they always seem to bring a smile to people’s faces. There’s something about the way the colors of the rainbow blend together that is just mesmerizing. And the fact that they are a symbol of hope and promise makes them even more special.
I think one of the reasons why rainbows are so popular is because they are a reminder that even after a storm, there is always sunshine on the other side. They represent hope and new beginnings, and they give us the strength to keep going even when things are tough.
I’m so glad that rainbows are a part of our world. They make it a more beautiful and hopeful place.
To celebrate the release of my new book, Crochet a Rainbow, I’ve come up with another rainbow design for your kitchen – Rainbow Towel Holder.
Materials:
Cotton worsted weight yarn:
5 yards purple
5 yards blue
6 yards green
6 yards yellow
7 yards orange
7 yards red
20 yards white
Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn needle
FINISHED SIZE: Approximately 5” wide by 4.5” tall
NOTE: All rows of rainbow are worked from the right side. When you fasten off a row, go back to the first sc of that row and attach new color.
Directions:
Rainbow: (Make 2)
Row 1: With purple yarn, ch 31. Work sc in bottom lps of chs. This will give you a nice finished edge without having to work a border.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 6 ch, *2 sc in next ch, sc in next 5 ch* twice (34 sc). Fasten off purple. Do not turn.
Row 2: Attach blue yarn in first sc of Row 1. Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts,* twice (38 sc). Fasten off blue. Do not turn.
Row 3: Attach green yarn in first sc of Row 2. Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts,* twice (42 sc). Fasten off green. Do not turn.
Row 4: Attach yellow yarn in first sc of Row 3. Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts,* twice (46 sc). Fasten off yellow. Do not turn.
Row 5: Attach orange yarn in first sc of Row 4. Ch 1, *sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts,* twice (50 sc). Fasten off orange. Do not turn.
Row 6: Attach red yarn, sc in each st (50 sc). Fasten off red.
Block both rainbows.
Front:
Row 1: With wrong side facing, attach white yarn in end of Row 6, sc across each row end (6 sc), fsc 12 times, sc across row ends on other side of rainbow (24 sc).
Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, *popcorn st, sl next st,* 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in 12 sts, repeat * to * 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in last st.
Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in each st.
Row 4: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, *popcorn st, sl next st,* 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in 12 sts, repeat * to * 2 times, popcorn in next st, sc in last st. Fasten off white.
Back:
Row 1: With wrong side facing, attach white yarn in end of Row 6, sc across each row end (6 sc), fsc 12 times, sc across row ends on other side of rainbow (24 sc).
Rows 2-4: Turn, ch 1, sc in each st. Fasten off white.
Place pieces right sides together and mark center 12 sts of Row 6.
Using red yarn, sew both sides together between marked sts.
No matter what your crochet skill level, this is sure to be the rainbow crochet pattern ebook that is perfect for you. So get started today and create your own beautiful rainbow masterpieces! This book includes 16 beautiful designs to make 20 items including:
* Rainbow C2C Blanket (adult and baby sizes)
* Rainbow Power Fist Pillow
* Rainbow Power Fist Ornament (or keychain)
* Unicorn Hooded Sweater for Children
* Baby Triceratops
* Pot of Gold Kitchen Boa
* Rainbow Nap Buddy (toddler blanket folds inside rainbow pillow)
* Rainbow Handbag
* Elicorn Amigurumi (cross between elephant and unicorn)
* Rainbow Egg Cozy
* Infinity Scarf
* Rainbow Squares Sweater (Women’s sizes M, L, 2XL)
* Preemie Baby Hat
* Rainbow Bandana (2 different versions)
* Rainbow Christmas Wine Gift Bag
* Pride Floppy Hat
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