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Polar Bear Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern

polar bear butt ornament

What’s a more iconic animal at Christmas than a reindeer or a polar bear? Last week I posted the Reindeer Butt Ornament, and today I have a Polar Bear Butt Ornament for you to crochet. It’s so quick and easy, you can easily make a few in just one evening.

Materials:
15 yards white Bernat Pipsqueak yarn (or other
fluffy yarn):
2 yards pink worsted weight yarn
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Ribbon

Gauge: 9 sc = 2″, 9 rows = 2″

Ornament measures 4” wide by 4” tall

Directions:
Body:

Row 1: With white yarn, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 4 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 4 lps (12 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in each of next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts (16 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, ch 6 (20 sc).
Row 4: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, sc in next 4 sts, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, fsc 5 times (34 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in 5 fsc, sc in next 4 sc, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in next 9 sts (38 sc).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sts, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in next 9 sts (42 sc).
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sts, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in next 9 sts (46 sc). Fasten off yarn. Weave in all ends.
Tail:
Attach white yarn in center of Row 4, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Sl st in same st in Row 4. Fasten off yarn.
Heart:
With pink yarn, ch 3, in 3rd ch from hook work 3
dc, 2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st in same sp.
Pull center tight. Fasten off yarn leaving 9”
length. Sew centered just below the tail.
Add a bow above the tail for decoration.
Cut a piece of ribbon approximately 12” long
and fold. Pull through top of ornament and tie
off for hanger.

PDF Download: Polar Bear Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern

More Polar Bears

Polar Bear Crochet Patterns

 

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The crochet designers in the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Roundup want to celebrate our successes of 2022 with you!

 

Visit Jo’s Crafty Hook to find free and discounted crochet patterns that are our most celebrated in 2022! https://joscraftyhook.com/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-roundup/

The discounted patterns are only good from December 1-7, 2022.  So be sure to take advantage of these discounts. Look at all the designs that are included!!

Double Cross Mobius Cowl
Royal Bag
Coastal Waves Beanie
Daisy Holstein Cow Potholder
Bohemian Mosaic Placemat
Mosaic Mug Rug
Throwback Throw Blanket
Tutti Frutti Granny Squares
Dogwood Flower
Snow Globe Gift Bag
Mom’s Angel Slippers
Hannah Tropicana Blanket
Scarf with pockets
Flagstone Blanket
Nova Hooded Triangle Shawl
Tunisian Stacked Witch Scarf
Tiger Sweater
Crossroads Dishcloth
Nordic Snowflake Blanket
Unisex Scrappy Scarf
Kawaii Pumpkin Blanket

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Hidden Treasures Blog Hop

 

  • 12 Beautiful Holiday Themed Crochet Patterns
  • + 12 HIDDEN TREASURES! (Special EXCLUSIVE Bonus’ from each Designer)
  • Hunt for the Treasure Chest Inside the Bundle and find Hidden Treasures!
Today’s featured design is Twisted Sister Ear Warmer from Madame Stitch.
What hidden treasure will you find?
Each designer has buried a treasure within the FREE Pattern, and more treasures will be found on the feature day of the hop. Wherever you see this treasure chest, click it to discover what you’ve won!

12 Days of Discounts

12 days of discounts

Each designer in this event will be offering discounts on their patterns for all of you!

Click this button to see just what they have to offer on their featured day:

 

*All deals will begin on the designer’s featured day and run until at least December 12th. Please read all details pertaining to these discounts on their individual feature pages. If you have any issues, please contact the designer directly.

Ring in the New Year Facebook Hop

Crochet Designer Community is featuring a different pattern every day – December 1 to December 18.

Head over to their Facebook page every day to see some awesome patterns to help you Ring in 2023!! You won’t want to miss out on the discounts available on the 18 featured patterns!

https://www.facebook.com/CrochetDesignerCommunity

Today’s featured designer is Audrey with  @CanoeMtnDesigns.

Etsy Sale

Running out of time to give everyone a handmade gift? All in-stock items are 30% off through December 4. You can even tell them you made it yourself! I promise not to tell anyone. 😁

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penguin amigurumi

Yellow Rose of Texas Afghan Crochet Pattern Texas Bluebonnet Shawl Crochet Pattern

 

 

 

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

reindeer butt ornament

 

Reindeer Butt Ornament Crochet Pattern

 

 

penguin gift bag

 

Penguin Gift Bag Crochet Pattern

 

 

penguin ski mask

 

Penguin Ski Mask Crochet Pattern

 

 

Christmas gift tag

 

Christmas Gift Tags

 

 

WISH LIST

 

Crocheter’s Christmas Wish List

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Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy CAL Part 2

Good morning everyone! We had a cool front come in this week with gorgeous morning temps. It will be a hot one in the afternoon, but I’ve been enjoying my morning coffee on the patio enjoying the 70-degree weather.

Benjamin is proving to be as popular with crocheters as I had hoped – he’s just so cute! Please share your color combinations on Instagram or Facebook. This week we’ll be making the African flower motifs for his shell and putting them together. Next week will be making the turtle head and bottom flap, then attaching the blanket to the turtle shell.

Part 1 is available at Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy CAL.

Part 3 is available at Benjamin Turtle CAL Part 3

Free Turtle Jewelry Pattern

Turtle Directions

African Flower (Make 10):

Rnd 1: With Sungold yarn, Magic Ring (MR), ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, ch 1, *2 dc, ch 1,* repeat 4 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Sungold.

Rnd 2: Attach Mild Green yarn in any ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next 5 ch-1 sps. Join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.

Rnd 3: Sl st into ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 6 dc in same ch-1 sp, 7 dc in remaining 5 ch-1 sps. Join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off Mild Green.

Rnd 4: Attach Toasted Almond yarn at first dc of any 7-dc group, ch 1, *sc in each of 7 dc across top of shell, sc in sp between shells two rows below in Rnd 2,* repeat 5 times. Join with sl st in top of first sc. Fasten off Toasted Almond yarn.

Rnd 5: Attach Dark Olive Yarn, ch 1 (does not count as st), *hdc in each of 8 sc across side of hexagon, ch 1,* repeat 5 times. Join with sl st in top of first hdc. Fasten off Dark Olive Yarn. Block squares and sew together in the following configuration.

turtle assembly

Each side of the hexagon is 8 hdc with a ch at each end. Sew these sts together. On the hexagons that form the outer edge (as indicated in photo below by arrows), continue this seam for an additional 4 sts.

turtle hexagon arrows

Edging:

Rnd 1: Attach Dark Olive yarn at any st, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st and each st around. Some hexagons will still have ch-1 sps. Skip these. At seam, work dc dec across both sides of seam. Join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off Dark Olive.

Rnd 2: Attach Sungold yarn, ch 1, sc in same st, *sk 2 sts, 6 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st,* repeat around. It may be necessary to manipulate the skipped sts towards the end of the rnd in order to finish with a shell st rather than a sc. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off Sungold.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions on this pattern. The pattern PDF is available at My Fingers Fly. If you prefer Ravelry, turtles are the featured animal on June 13 – Benjamin Turtle. Each day in June, a different animal pattern is half price.

Rainbow Nap Buddy

Bunny Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern

More Turtle Patterns

World Oceans Day – 4 Free Turtle Patterns

Free Turtle Earrings Pattern

Turtle Christmas Ornament

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National Zoo & Aquarium Month 2021 Blog Hop

Last year I published an Elephant Crochet Pattern ebook, but I just wasn’t satisfied with the amount of patterns, so I added a few more patterns. The ebook PDF is now available on Etsy and My Fingers Fly. Kindle and paperback versions are also available on Amazon. ElephantBookCover

Miles the Jazzy Elephant was so much fun to make; I hope you’ll enjoy him too. Elephant patterns are also available separately on Ravelry, Etsy, Lovecrafts, and My Fingers Fly. Also included in the book is an Elephant Ear Saver Crochet Pattern (free on the blog).

Miles and Benjamin will both be included in my next book, A to Z Animal Crochet. Animal patterns are so much fun!

I still have a few 2020 Crochet Calendars left – just pay shipping. Even though the year is almost half gone, the 12 kitchen crochet patterns can be used forever.

Stay safe and happy crocheting!

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Black Cat Door Hanger Tutorial – Fox Christmas Ornament

Fox ornament crochet pattern

A cool front blew in last night, so it finally feels like Halloween. I miss the Halloweens when the kids were young, and I spent most of October sewing costumes for them. I think my favorite was the Jack Sparrow costume.

DCF 1.0

As a treat for you this year, I made a tutorial on YouTube for a black cat door hanger on the Addi knitting machine. It’s quick and easy to make and looks so cute hanging on the front door.

Black Cat Door Hanger

More Halloween patterns are available at My Fingers Fly  including the Frankenstein Eyeglass Holder for Frankenstein Friday.

Frankenstein eyeglass holder
Frankenstein Eyeglass Holder

Fox Christmas Tree Ornament

The cooler weather also gets me in a Christmas mood, so I have been working on ornaments for my tree. It may be too early for some people, but crafters know that it’s never too early to start making Christmas items.

Fox ornament crochet pattern

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn – a few yards of light (CC) and dark (MC)

Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm)

Yarn needle

Black pompom

2 google eyes

Ribbon or cord.

Directions:

Rnd 1: With CC yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (8 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (16 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (20 sc). Fasten off CC.

Rnd 6: With MC yarn, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnds 7-11: Sc in each st.

Rnd 12: Sk 12 sts, sc in 12 sts.

Rnd 13: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts* twice (10 sc).

Rnd 14: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts* twice (8 sc).

Rnd 15: Dec 4 times (4 sc). Fasten off with 4” length. Pull sts tight to close.

Go back to unworked sts of Rnd 11. Sc in each st. Repeat Rnds 12-15.

Glue on eyes and pompom nose. Cut a piece of cord or ribbon about 15” long. Pull through a stitch at the top of the back of the fox and make a knot.

Zoo Blog Hop Day 29 – Fox

More Christmas Ideas

Advent Calendar Christmas Ornaments Crochet Pattern Ebook

Melted Snowman Ornament

Christmas Goody Bags Crochet Pattern ebook

Crown Ornament

Roller Skate Christmas Stocking

Free “Handmade with Love” Gift Tags

 

Halloween/Dias de los Muertos

There’s still time to make some cool sugar skull items. Paperback and Kindle versions of Sugar Skull Crochet Patterns is available at Sugar Skull Crochet Patterns.

Mock up.jpg

 

More Halloween patterns

halloween patterns

 

Halloween Pattern Roundup

 

 

More Cat Patterns

National Hug Your Cat Day – 8 Free Cat Crochet Patterns

Addi Fat Cat Pattern

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Las Vegas – Slot Machine Pillow Crochet Pattern

slot machine pillow
Paris, Las Vegas

Ordinarily I like to travel to a new city, see new sites. Las Vegas (in my opinion) is the exception to that rule. There’s always something new to see. This time we went to see Smokey Robinson in concert. As much as I enjoy live music, I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed a concert more than this one. On the way out, I heard a man telling his wife, “Now let’s go make a baby.” The show was that sexy!

https://youtu.be/cxkonQWer6I

This time we stayed at the Luxor Hotel and had dinner at Diabla’s Cantina. Since I live in San Antonio with the greatest TexMex food in the country, I was pleasantly surprised by how good the mixed fajita dinner was – beef, chicken and shrimp cooked to perfection.

Diabla’s Cantina

The other reason I love Las Vegas is the slot machines. I’m a bargain hunter, so I stick to the penny slots, but I really love the ones that have a story to them. If you also love the slots (or know someone who does), here’s a free pattern for you.

Slot Machine Pillow Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn

     6 oz. red

     ¾ oz. yellow

     ½ oz. black

     ½ oz. green

     ½ oz. white

     Fabric paint

Crochet hook size I (5.50 mm)

Yarn needle

14 x 14 pillow form

Directions:

Back:

Row 1: With red yarn, ch 54. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 52 chs (53 sc).

Rows 2-60: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off red.

Front:

Work in sc according to chart.

Weave in ends.

Assembly:

Holding wrong sides together, sc both sides together with red yarn and I hook. Because sc is not a perfect square, there are 53 sts across and 60 in height to form a square. Work 53 sc evenly spaced on sides with 3 sc in each corner.

Large Button:

Rnd 1: With yellow yarn and I hook, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew to bottom right corner of pillow. Embroider or pain “PLAY” on button.

Small Buttons (Make 2 in desired colors):

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew to bottom left corner of pillow.

Paint on numbers or add appliques as desired to personalize your pillow. Chart also includes block letters for “JACKPOT” if you prefer to embroider rather than paint. To download the PDF version, please visit https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/slot-machine-pillow-crochet-pattern.

More Pillow Patterns

Axolotl Pillow

Free Taco Pillow Pattern

Roller Skate Pillow Crochet Pattern

Van Gogh’s Sunflowers in Crochet

Horny Toads

https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/texas-horny-toad-horned-lizard-crochet-pattern-6

Topping off my Las Vegas trip was this cute horny toad at the airport. Anyone who knows me knows that’s my favorite animal!

 

turtle ornament

Turtle Ornament Crochet Pattern

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Rolling Stones – Football is Back

My husband and I are slowly working our way through our travel bucket list, and July was a double. Not only did we get to see Queen in Houston, but a few days later we saw the Rolling Stones. It was one day after Mick Jagger’s 76th birthday and just a few months after heart surgery, but he hasn’t slowed down a bit which left us all wondering, where does he get the stamina? It was an amazing show. NRG stadium was filled to capacity. Opening act was Bishop Gun, a Natchez, Mississippi band, probably the first opening act I have ever enjoyed.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts showed us that they have no intention of slowing down, even after 55 years of performing.

Charlie Watts
Ronnie Wood
Keith Richards
Mick Jagger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puGQdprrr9w

I’m not sure what will be next on the bucket list as far as music, but next week’s post will be about our trip to Los Angeles. What’s on your bucket list?

Football is back!

Last night’s game between the Texans and the Green Bay Packers didn’t turn out the way that I hoped, but at least it was an exciting game to watch. I love autumn – football, cooler weather, Halloween. It’s also when I get serious about crocheting items for my Christmas gift list. This week’s freebie is actually a knitting pattern, but it’s a simple pattern that works up quickly on a circular needle with worsted weight yarn. Use brown and white for traditional football colors, or use your favorite team’s colors. I would love to see photos of your earwarmer on my Instagram at http://instagram.com/myfingersfly.

Football Earwarmer

To download a PDF version, see https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/football-earwarmer-knit-pattern-free-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=cdfe9acb7&_ss=r

August – Back to School Month – https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/school?_pos=1&_sid=8a30de041&_ss=r

August 9 – Book Lover’s Day –

August 10 – Bowling Day – https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/boob-bowling-ball-bag-crochet-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=d485fdd01&_ss=r

August 15 – Relaxation Day – http://www.myfingersfly.com

August 16 – Airborne Day – https://www.myfingersfly.com/blogs/news/military-baby-sweaters?_pos=1&_sid=876a0c5fc&_ss=r