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Leggy Leprechaun Crochet Pattern

leggy leprechaun

Are you excited for St. Patrick’s Day? When I lived in New York City, I worked on 5th Avenue and 44th Street, which was the staging area for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. School bands lined up waiting for their turn. Bagpipe players tuning their instruments. Men straightening their kilts to be sure they were just right. We didn’t get much work done that day, because we were sitting on the window sills to watch the festivities. Quite a few of the staff were first generation Irish-Americans, so this was a significant day for them.

Leggy Leprechaun was made while thinking of all those St. Patrick’s Days that I spent in New York. I hope you enjoy making him.

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
40 yards green
10 yards ivory
30 yards black
10 yards rust
30 yards green ombre
1 yard red
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
Marbles
Cardboard
Gold pipecleaner
8-mm wiggly eyes
8-mm pink pompom

Finished leprechaun measures approximately 11” tall.

Directions:
Hat:

Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2 (or MR), 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: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc). Join with sl st in same sp as last sc.
Lay top of hat on cardboard and mark. Cut out circle and set aside.
Rnd 5: In BLO, sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnds 6-7: Working in both lps, sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnd 8: Sc in each st. Join with sl st in same sp as last sc. Fasten off black.
Rnd 9: Attach green yarn, sc in each st. Join with sl st in same sp as last sc. Fasten off green.
Brim:
Rnd 10: Attach black yarn in FLO of Rnd 9. Working in FLO, *sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (32 sc). Do not join. Work another rnd of sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off black.
Insert cardboard into top of hat and stuff hat.
Face and beard:
Rnd 11: Go back to use the unused lps of Rnd 9. Turn work so unused lps are now front lps. With joining st of brim on far side of hat, attach rust yarn on right side.
Ch 1, lp st in first st, lp st in next 11 sts. Change to ivory yarn, sc in next 12 sts. Do not join.
Rnds 12-16: Working in both lps, rust lp st in first 12 sts, ivory sc in next 12 sts. Join at end of Rnd 16.
Fasten off rust and ivory yarn.
Body:
Rnd 17: Turn, join green yarn, ch 1, sc in each st (24 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 18: Sc in each st.
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 20: Sc in each st.
Rnd 21: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 22: Sc in each st.
Rnd 23: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnds 24-26: Sc in each st.
Stuff neck.
Rnd 27: Working in BLO, *dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).
Stuff body with Fiberfill, then add a few marbles to weight him down. Cut another cardboard circle to fit the bottom of the body and insert after marbles.
Rnd 28: Working in both lps, *dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 29: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 30: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 31: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 32: Dec around (6 sc). Close with Ultimate Finish.
Ultimate Finish: Fasten off yarn leaving 6” length.
Thread length through yarn needle and pick up outer
lp of each st around. Pull tight to close.
Ultimate Finish tutorial: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I
Beard:
Attach rust yarn at edge of ivory sts just below hat. Work lp sts down the side of the face, across the bottom of the face, and up the other side of the face. Sl st in same sp as last lp st. Fasten off rust.
Legs: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Using green ombre yarn, ch 2 (or MR), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st.
Repeat Rnd 2 until leg measures approximately 5” (or desired length). Close with Ultimate Finish.
Boots:
Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in each of next 2 ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, 2 sc in each of next 2 ch, sc in next 5 ch. Join with sl st. (18 sc).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, using BLO, sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, dec 5 times, sc in next 4 sts (13 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, dec, sc next 3 sts tog, dec, sc in next 3 sts (9 sc). Join.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, sc next 3 sts tog, sc in next 3 sts (7 sc). Join.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join. Fasten off black.
Stuff boots and sew to ends of legs. Sew legs to bottom of body at Rnd 28.
Arms: (Make 2):
Rnd 1: Using ivory yarn, ch 2 (or MR), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: Sc in each st. Join with sl st in same sp as last sc. Fasten off ivory.
Rnds 3-9: With green yarn, sc in each st. At end of Rnd 9, join with sl st. Close with Ultimate Finish.
Embroider mouth with red yarn.
Glue on eyes and pompom for nose.
Buckles:
Fold pipe cleaner into 3 small squares. Glue one to hat and one to each boot.

To get an ad-free PDF copy of the pattern: Leggy Leprechaun Crochet Pattern

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Flower Easter Basket Pattern

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As far as My Fingers Fly, March has come in like a lion with so much exciting news! Easter Enchantment Crochet Patterns Ebook is now available and will be on sale for $10.00 through 3/14/2021. This collection of over 20 crochet patterns will delight the entire family this Easter – from a large donkey plush toy made with blanket yarn for the littles to a Texas bluebonnet shawl for Mom. Make a few bunny treat bags and fill them with candy, hook an Easter basket for the flower child in your family, or crochet Baby a colorful butterfly dress for Easter.

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Flower Easter Basket Crochet Pattern

Included in the book is the Flower Easter Basket crochet pattern which is this week’s free pattern. Using a double strand of worsted, a little bit of eyelash yarn for the “grass” and a few colorful buttons to make a field of flowers, this simple pattern can be worked up in an evening.

Flower Easter Basket Crochet Pattern
Flower Easter Basket Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

2.5 oz. lime green

3.5 oz. baby blue

0.5 oz. yellow

0.5 oz. purple

4 yards leaf green

Eyelash yarn – 1 oz. lime green

Crochet hook size H (5.00 mm)

Multicolored flower buttons

Yarn needle

Needle & thread

9” cardboard circle

Stitch markers are highly recommended for this type of yarn.

Measures approximately 9” diameter by 5” deep

Gauge:  7 sts = 2”, 7 rows = 2”

Directions:

BASKET:

Rnd 1: With 2 strands of lime green yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

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

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (60 sc).

Rnd 11: *Sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (66 sc).

Rnd 12: *Sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (72 sc).

Rnd 13: *Sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (78 sc).

Rnd 14: *Sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (84 sc).

Rnd 15: *Sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (90 sc).

Rnd 16: Working in BLO, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of rnd. Turn. Cut one strand of lime green.

Rnd 17: Add one strand of eyelash yarn and work the next 3 rows with 1 strand of worsted and 1 strand of eyelash. Working in both loops, sc in each st.

Rnds 18-19: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 19. Fasten off both strands of yarn.

Rnd 20: Attach double strand of blue yarn. Turn, sc in each st. Do not join.

Rnds 21-34: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 34. Fasten off both strands of blue yarn.

Rnd 35: Attach double strand of purple yarn. Work crab st in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off purple yarn.

HANDLE:

Row 1: With double strand of yellow yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch.

Rows 2-40: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off yellow at end of Rnd 40. Sew one end of handle to each side of basket. For extra strength, sew Rows 1 and 40 to Rnd 34 of basket with blue yarn, then sew Rows 2 and 39 of handle to Rnd 35 of basket with purple yarn.

FLOWERS:

Use single strand of leaf green yarn and straight st to embroider flower stems approximately 1.5”-2” apart around basket, varying in length from “grass” portion to 1”-3” high. At top of each stem, sew a flower button.

BOTTOM:
If you would like a firm bottom to the basket, measure the bottom diameter of the basket (it should be approximately 9”).

 

Mark a circle on cardboard with 9” diameter (or desired diameter), cut and place it into bottom of basket.

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St. Patrick’s Day

Since all the events for which I had tickets were cancelled or postponed, today’s blog post is a simple one. I hope everyone has a happy St. Patrick’s Day and stays safe through this crisis. There are over 30 free patterns posted in the past year of this blog to keep your hands busy and your mind occupied. Crochet away!

Pot of Gold Potholder Crochet Pattern

potofgold

Materials:

Peaches & Cream cotton yarn – 1 oz black, ¼ oz gold, few yards green

Size G and J crochet hooks

Yarn needle

Directions:

POT:

Row 1: Holding 2 strands of black yarn together, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (15 sc).

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across (19 sc at end of Row 5).

Rows 6-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.

Rows 8-12: Ch 1, turn, dec over 1st 2 sts, sc across (14 sc at the end of Row 12). Ch 1, turn to work down side. Sc down side, across bottom, and up other side making sure right and left sides have the same number of sts. Working across top in front loop only, sc across. Join. Ch 8, sl st in same st (hanging loop).

GOLD:

With double strand of gold or yellow yarn, attach in remaining back loop. *Sl st, sk 1 st, 5 dc next st,* repeat across ending with sl st in 13th st. Fasten off.

SHAMROCK:

With G hook and single strand of green yarn, ch 4, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in 4th ch from hook, *ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st,* repeat once. Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 ch, sl st in beg ch. Fasten off leaving length for sewing. Using photo for placement, sew shamrock onto front of potholder.

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