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materials:

Size “5” hook
Size 20 thread

notes:

dtr (double treble crochet) – yo 3x, draw up a loop (yo and draw through 3 loops) until 1 loop remains on hook
pattern:

Ch 5, join w/ sl st to form ring
Rnd 1: sl st in ring, ch 3, 19 dc in ring, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 2: ch 4, (dc, ch 1) in ea st around; 20 ch-sps
Rnd 3: sl st in next ch-sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp, (ch 10, sc) in ea ch-sp around to last sp, ch 5, dtr in starting sc to make last loop
Rnd 4-8: (ch 10, sc) in ea loop around, to make last loop – ch 5, dtr in dtr of previous Rnd.
Rnd 9: ch 5, sc in same loop, * ch 5, sc in next loop, (ch 5, sc in same loop) twice, rep from * around to last ch loop, (ch 5, sc in last loop) ch 3, dc in dtr of prev Rnd; 60 ch-loops
Rnd 10 & 11: (ch 5, sc in next ch-loop) around, to make last loop – ch 3, dc in dc of prev Rnd.

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With a small amount of yellow, black and white yarn, you can create an adorable amigurumi baby bee. Give as a gift, use to decorate a child’s room, or let this cheerful bee keep you company at your desk. For more ideas and inspiration, visit

Red Heart Yarn.

Size: Bee measures 6” tall.

Materials:
RED HEART® “Super Saver®”: 1 Skein each 324 Bright Yellow A, 312 Black B, and 311 White C.
Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5].
Split-lock stitch marker
yarn needle
stuffing
2 small black dome buttons
small amount red Pearl cotton.

Gauge: 16 sc = 4”; 20 rnds = 4” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Abbreviations:
inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc.
dec (decrease) = draw up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE: Work in continuous rounds of sc without joining unless otherwise indicated. Place a marker in first stitch of round and move up each round.

Instructions:

HEAD AND BODY: Begin at top of head with A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6times – 30 sc.
Rnds 6-12: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 13: [Dec] 15 times – 15 sc.
Neck-Rnd 14: [Sc in next 3 sc, dec] 3 times – 12 sc.
Body-Rnd 15: [Inc] 12 times – 24 sc.
Rnds 16 and 17: Sc in each sc around. Cut A. Stuff Head.
Rnds 18-21: With B, sc in each sc around. Cut B.
Rnds 22-24: With A, sc in each sc around.
Rnd 25: Dec] 12 times – 12 sc.
Rnd 26: [Dec] 6 times – 6 sc. Fasten off.
Finish stuffing. Weave yarn tail through remaining 6 sc, draw up firmly to gather; fasten securely.

WING (Make 2): With C, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, 6 dc in last ch; working on opposite side of ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last 2 ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 6 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, slip st in each st around. Fasten off.
Sew in place on back of bee.

LEG (Make 6): With B, ch 7; 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in last 5 ch. Fasten off. Sew in place.

FEELERS (Make 2): With B, ch 10; slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off.

Crochet a soft and cuddly teddy bear for the little one with this free toy crochet pattern. The bear’s eyes and nose are embroidered so there is nothing to pull off.

Materials:
Yarn: Bernat® Cottontots (Solids 100 g/ 3.5 oz/ Ombres 85 g/3 oz)

Main Color (MC): (Pink) 1 ball
Contrast A: (White) 1 ball
Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Small amount of black yarn for embroidery.
Stuffing.

Measurement: Approx 9 ins [23 cm] high.

Gauge: 16 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

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Crochet yourself this fabulous hat and scarf set. The bright striped colors make for a great design. This pattern is for the intermediate crocheter.

Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

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pattern:

ch 5, join w/ sl st to form ring
Rnd. 1: sl st in ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w/ sl st
Rnd. 2: ch 4, dc in same st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ea st around, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 3: sl st in 1st ch-sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, (dc, ch 3, dc) in ea sp around, join w/ sl st  to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 4: sl st in 1st ch-sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ea sp around, join w/ sl st
Rnd 5: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same sp, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ea sp around, join w/ sl st
Rnd 6: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 3, * (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch-sp, ch 3, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Rnd 7: sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 5, sk ch-3 sp, * (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 5, sk ch-3 sp, rep from * around, join w/ sl st to 3rd beg ch
Finish off
Weave in ends.

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This square doily is the perfect accent to any home. This small doily is an easy crochet project to take on and finish in no time.

Size: 3 3/4″
Materials: 1 ball Crochet Cotton – Main Colour
Few yards Contrast Colour
No 7 steel crochet hook

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This doily is so easy to make! Doilies are a great decorative piece for the home, especially around holiday time. Add some class to an ordinary table with doilies.

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Art of Crochet by Teresa:Tunisian Knit Crochet Stitch

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