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We have been in Laredo for about 5 weeks now, and I have been doing tons of research on my new hometown. There are school mascots, minor league baseball mascots, local wildlife in nearby Casa Blanca State Park, and even a raccoon that my husband found scavenging in our trash can. Then I went to visit my husband’s new office, and it dawned on me! Armadillo is the mascot for his company, so that’s what I focused on for this week’s design. I haven’t ruled out designing something for the Laredo Lemurs baseball team, though.
Armadillo Tissue BoxCover
Finished tissue cover measures approximately 10.5″ long by 6” wide (excluding head and tail) and fits over a standard size tissue box.
Materials:
220 yards worsted weight yarn
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Fiberfil
Yarn needle
Two 6-mm black safety eyes
12” Pipe cleaner
Directions:
Body:
Work in back loop only throughout body.
Row 1: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st (8 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st (12 sts).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st (16 sts).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st (20 sts).
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st (24 sts).
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st (28 sts).
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st (32 sts).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st (36 sts).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st (40 sts).
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st (44 sts).
Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 10 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st (48 sts).
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st, *hdc in next 11 sts, 2 hdc in next st,* twice, sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st (52 sts).
Rows 14-21: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Right side:
Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 25 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Rows 23-43: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (25 sc).
Row 44: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st, ch 2. Fasten off yarn.
Left side:
Row 22: Return to unworked sts of Row 21. Sk 2 sc and attach yarn in 3rd st. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 24 sts (25 sc).
Rows 23-44: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (25 sc).
Row 45: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st on left side, sc in 2 chs, sc in 25 sc of right side (52 sc).
Rows 46-52: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 53: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 11 sts, dec, *hdc in next 11 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 11 sts, dec (48 sts).
Row 54: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 10 sts, dec, *hdc in next 10 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, dec (44 sts).
Row 55: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sts, dec, *hdc in next 9 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 9 sts, dec (40 sts).
Row 56: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 sts, dec, *hdc in next 8 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 8 sts, dec (36 sts).
Row 57: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 7 sts, dec, *hdc in next 7 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 7 sts, dec (32 sts).
Row 58: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 6 sts, dec, *hdc in next 6 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 6 sts, dec (28 sts).
Row 59: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 sts, dec, *hdc in next 5 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 5 sts, dec (24 sts).
Row 60: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts, dec, *hdc in next 4 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 4 sts, dec (20 sts).
Row 61: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts, dec, *hdc in next 3 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 3 sts, dec (16 sts).
Row 62: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sts, dec, *hdc in next 2 sts, dec,* twice, sc in next 2 sts, dec (12 sts).
Row 63: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next st, dec,* repeat across (8 sc).
Row 64: Ch 1, turn, sc dec 4 times (4 sc). Fasten off yarn leaving 4” length. Weave length through yarn needle and pick up lp in remaining 4 sts. Pull tight to close.
Edging:
Attach yarn to side, sc along row ends: *sc in 4 sts, dec,* repeat around all four sides of bottom of body. Join with sl st in 1st sc. Fit over tissue box to make sure entire box is covered.
Make another rnd of sc if more length is needed. Sc row should touch the surface. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Head: (Work in both lps)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout head.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st (6 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st.
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (15 sc).
Rnd 8: Sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnds 10-11: Sc in each st.
Insert eyes at Rnd 8, approximately 4 sts apart. Stuff head.
Rnd 12: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc). Invisible Decrease Tutorial
Rnd 13: Repeat around (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length.
Ultimate finish: Pull length of yarn through outer lps of remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Ultimate Finish Tutorial
Ears: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout ears.
Rnd 2: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st (4 sc).
Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew ears to top of head at Rnd 12.
Attach head to body by sewing Rnds 7-11 of head to Rnds 8-11 of body with 2 rnds of sts.
Tail: (Work in both lps)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout tail.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).
Rnd 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts (5 sc).
Rnd 4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts (6 sc).
Rnd 5: Sc in each st.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnds 7-9: Sc in each st.
Rnd 10: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (12sc).
Rnds 11-13: Sc in each st.
Rnd 14: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st,* repeat
around (18 sc).
Rnds 15-17: Sc in each st.
Rnd 18: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnds 19-20: Sc in each st.
Rnds 21-22: Sc in 12 sts, hdc in next 12 sts. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 22. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
Fold pipe cleaner in half and insert into tail. Stuff lightly enough that the tail will still bend.
Sew tail to body at Rnds 57-62 with sc sts on top and hdc sts on bottom. Bend tail to desired shape.
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Today is my feature day, and I’m offering a bit of whimsy for the bowling husband or dad. Crochet this boob-shaped bowling ball bag in cotton yarn. This simple design is worked as 2 circles which are crocheted together, and then handles are crocheted on the top. The bag can be lined with cotton flannel to help absorb the oily residue that a bowling ball picks up from the lanes and from the bowler’s hands. Give Dad a little giggle this Christmas with a slightly risque gift! Get your free for 24 hours only; visit Sunflower Cottage Crochet to find out how. http://e pattern will be featured each day on the SunflowerCottageCrochet.com blog. https://sunflowercottagecrochet.com/just-for-him-event/
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Visit the Email Hop Hub to see which patterns are there in the event and choose your favorite ones. Sign up for the host newsletter. You will get an email with the special access to the Email Hop.
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We have a BUNCH of Christmas gifts for you in the Christmas Ami Email Hop!
It is the season that everyone wants gifts, and I am so excited to announce that I have teamed up with 25 other talented amigurumi designers and bloggers to give you 30+ CHRISTMAS AMIGURUMI patterns. ALL FREE AS THE SPECIAL GIFT to show our gratefulness for your support! Today’s free pattern is a sweet Little Angel from Amigurumi Joys.
Let me present to you “Christmas Ami Email Hop”! https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15531/209390 If you are familiar with Blog Hop, you will love this event too! So the name says everything, it is a hop game where you exchange your email to get access to all free 30+ Christmas patterns. Everyday, there will be a pattern available for you to download with NO COST (only your email) in 24h. With the Email Hop, you can find everything you need this holiday season, from amigurumi ornaments, to winter animals, Christmas dolls…Everything you need for home decoration and gift-making! A unique gift made-by-you is always a pleasure for anyone receiving it!
What do you need to do?
Visit the Email Hop Hub to see which patterns are there in the event and choose your favorite ones. Sign up for the host newsletter. You will get an email with the special access to the Email Hop.
Visit the link in the email from the host, find the link to the featured pattern (each pattern will be available for only 24h from 10am ET everyday).
Go to the featured designer’s website/landing page and sign up for their newsletter
Find the free pattern in the email from the featured designer, and download! Enjoy your pattern
Does it seem too much for you? I know, it’s a busy time of the year! If you love to get all 30+ Xmas ami patterns without hopping around, consider grabbing the Ami Super Pack at 90% off normal price. (You can add your affiliate direct link here). Check it out right now! https://transactions.sendowl.com/stores/15531/209390
Another Christmas Email Hop!
This event is put together by Blue Star Crochet, and it’s going to be fabulous! Each day from November 1 through November 27, there will be a new free crochet pattern for you to download. All you have to do is visit Blue Star Crochet every day to start your journey toward an awesome crochet pattern. https://bluestarcrochet.com/crochet-freebie-blog-hop
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November is National Military Family Month
Crochet an adorable sweater for the new military baby in your family. Choose from Camouflage for Army or Air Force, Marine Corps, Sailor, or Coast Guard. Also available in an ebook with all 5 sweater patterns and matching rattle patterns.
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