The quiet beauty of a seahorse swimming along the ocean floor is a sight to behold. The seahorse’s long, flowing tail undulates as it moves through the water, and its tiny, delicate fins barely make a ripple. The seahorse’s body is a brilliant blend of colors, often with vibrant stripes or spots. It is a real reminder of the beauty and diversity of the ocean.
This design from @SweetPotato3 is truly one of the best seahorse patterns I have ever seen!
The Ariel boho crochet summer cardigan is an easy light and airy summer cardigan crochet pattern. Wear it over a tank top with simple jeans, it instantly uplifts your outfit. Long with lots of drape, it’s the perfect crochet cardigan for a summer stroll on the beach
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This year I have added adapted the Moose Ornament pattern to create a Moose Keychain, complete with YouTube tutorial: https://youtu.be/CGCG0u5mfkU
Moose Keychain Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn –
15 yards brown
5 yards ivory
1 yard black
Crochet hook size G (4.00 mm)
2 google eyes
Key ring
Finished moose measures approximately 4” tall
Directions:
MOOSE HEAD: (Make 2)
Row 1: With brown yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch (4 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, inc in last st (6 sc).
Rows 3-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, dec over last 2 sts ( 4 sc).
Rows 8-12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. After 2nd half of head, do not fasten off.
EDGING:
Ch 1, turn. Place both pieces tog and work through both layers. 2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st on top of head. Working down the side, sc in 1st row end, ch 5, sl st in 1st ch (ear made), continue sc down side, across bottom, and up other side. After sc in Row 11 end, ch 5, sl st in 1st ch (second ear made), sc in Row 12 end. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.
STRAP:
Row 1 Sc in next 4 sts across top of head.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off at end of Row 4 leaving 6” length for sewing.
Insert strap into key ring and sew Row 1 to Row 4 securely.
ANTLERS:
Rnd 1: Between the strap and the ear, there are 2 remaining sts. With ivory yarn, pick up front lp in first st and work 1 sc, 2 sc in front lp of next st. Turn to work on back lps of these sts, 1 sc in first lp, 2 sc in next lp (6 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 4: Sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (12 sc).
Use black yarn (or desired color) to make nostrils with straight st. Glue on google eyes.
There are so many things to love about this baby blanket – its unique design, its elegant look, its lightweight drape – to name a few. Made with a DK weight acrylic or cotton yarn, the blanket can be used in any season, especially during the summer when just a light cover will do.
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If you’re ever traveling through Texas and stop at a Buccee’s gas station, you’ll see just how popular these little guys are! Today we have a beaver amigurumi and a beaver potholder, both adorable and both easy to crochet.
Materials:
Cotton worsted weight yarn:
85 yards brown
12 yards tan
20 yards white
5 yards black
Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Potholder measures approximately 8” wide x 6” tall (including ears).
Gauge = 7 sc = 2”, 8 rows = 2”Directions:
HEAD:
Row 1: With double strand of brown, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (15 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in last st (17 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in last st (19 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in last st (21 sc).
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in last st (23 sc).
Rows 6-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 19 sts, dec over last 2 sts (21 sc).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 17 sts, dec over last 2 sts (19 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in last st (21 sc).
Rows 11-13: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Rows 14-17: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in each remaining st (17 sc at end of Row 17).
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 13 sts, dec over last 2 sts (15 sc).
Row 19: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 11 sts, dec over last 2 sts (13 sc). Do not fasten off brown yarn.
EARS:
Attach double strand of tan yarn at the edge of Row 16. Ch 1, sc in same spot, sc in ends of Rows 17 and 18. Repeat on opposite side of beaver’s head.
EDGING:
Return to Row 19 and pick up loop of brown yarn you left hanging.
Row 20: Ch 1, turn, dec over first 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, ch 6 and sl st in 5th ch (hanging loop made), sc in next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts (11 sc across top of head with hanging loop in the
middle). Turn to work down the side, sc in next 3 row ends. *Sc in 3 row ends of side of ear, 2 sc in each of the 2 sts of ear Row 3, sc in 3 row ends of other side of the year.* Continue in sc
down the side of the head. Sc in unused lps of foundation ch. Working up the other side of the head, sc in row ends until you reach the other ear, then repeat * to * around ear. Sc in row
ends of last 3 rows to the top, sl st in the first sc to join. Fasten off brown.
TEETH: (Make 2)
With double strand of white yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch. Working in unused lps of foundation ch, sc in all 3 lps (6 sc).
Fasten off white leaving 6” length for sewing.
Center teeth at bottom of potholder and sew in place.
MUZZLE: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With double strand of tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.
Sew muzzles just above teeth, centered in the middle of the face and touching each other in the center.
NOSE:
With a double strand of black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing.
Sew nose in gap between 2 muzzle pieces.
EYES: (Make 2)
With double strand of white yarn, ch 4, 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc next ch, 4 hdc in last ch.
Working on opposite side of starting ch, hdc in next lp, 2 hdc in last lp. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
PUPILS: (Make 2)
With double strand of black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st.
Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew pupils to the bottom half of white eyes.
Sew eyes to face 2 rows from the top of the head.
If you’re dreaming of sandy beaches and ocean breezes, bring a bit of the sea to your yarn basket with an adorable crochet seahorse! These whimsical little creatures are perfect for summer crafting, baby gifts, nursery decor, or ocean-themed play sets.
🌊 Why Crochet a Seahorse?
Seahorses are unique, elegant, and surprisingly fun to crochet! Their curvy tails and horse-like heads offer just enough challenge to keep things interesting, but they’re small enough to finish in an afternoon.
Whether you’re an amigurumi addict or new to sea creature patterns, a crochet seahorse makes a delightful addition to your handmade collection.
Ready to crochet under the sea? Grab your hook and ride the current—one stitch at a time! Don’t forget to tag your makes with #SeahorseCrochet so we can admire your ocean buddies.
This pattern was originally designed for Christmas, but I thought it would make a great gift bag for Father’s Day for Dads and Grandpas who are hunters.
Finished Deer bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3” wide (not including antlers)
Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn – rust and ivory
Crochet hook size H
Oval google eyes, small red pompom, brown chenille stems
Directions:
Rnd 1: With brown yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7-18: Work even in brown on 36 sc.
Rnd 19: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 20-21: Work even on 30 sc.
Rnd 22:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around
(24 sc).
Rnd 23-24: Work even. Join.
Rnd 25: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Using rust yarn, make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 25.
SNOUT: With ivory yarn, repeat Rnds 1-3 of head.
Rnds 4-5: Work even on 24 sc. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 5. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Stuff and sew to face.
EARS: (Make 2)
With ivory yarn, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain, sc in each of next 3 ch. Repeat these steps with rust yarn. Holding both pieces together, sc through both pieces with rust yarn. Sc in each of 1st 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Sew an ear to each side of head at Rnds 21-22. Weave in all ends.
Glue on google eyes above snout. Glue red pompom for nose to end of snout. On each side of head, twist a chenille stem through the stitch just above the ear and twist into shape of antler.
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Today’s pattern, Ariel Cardigan was designed by @knittingwithchopsticks
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