It's difficult not to fall in love with Libra. She is charming, elegant, and always makes you feel like the most important person in the world.

MC – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
CC - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5” tall.

Not needed.

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Libra_Kitten.pdf

This little amigurumi bear is fast to crochet and a great way to use up your odds and ends of yarn :)
Hope you like it!

Worsted weight yarn in brown and yellow
Fiberfill or stuffing of your choice
Two tiny little pieces of felt, tan & white
Black embroidery floss
An F/5 hook :)
9 mm plastic eyes with safety backings (or you could embroider them)

approx. 4 inches tall

not important

BEAR

Head
R1– Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook
R2- 2 sc in each st around (12 sts)
R3- *Sc 1, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4- *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (24 sts)
R5- *Sc 3, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (30 sts)
R6- *Sc 4, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (36 sts)
R7-16: Sc 36
R17- *Sc 4, dec 1*, repeat 6 times (30 sts)
R18- *Sc 3, dec 1*, repeat 6 times (24 sts)
R19- *Sc 2, dec 1*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R20- Sc 18
R21- *Sc 1, dec 1*, repeat 6 times (12 sts)
Stuff firmly
R22- *Sk 1 st, sc 1*, repeat 6 times (6 sts)
Bind off, weave in loose end.

Ears
R1– Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook
R2- 2 sc in each st around (12 sts)
R3-4: Sc 12
Bind off leaving long tail for sewing, sew to head.
Body
R1– Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook
R2- 2 sc in each st around (12 sts)
R3- *Sc 1, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4-8: Sc 18
Bind off leaving long tail for sewing, stuff and sew to head.
Arms & Legs
R1– Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook

Arms:
R2-5: Sc 6
Bind off, leaving long tail for sewing and sew to body (no need to stuff them).

Legs:
R2-4: Sc 6
Bind off, leaving long tail for sewing and sew to body (no need to stuff them).

POT OF HONEY

BOTTOM
R1– Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook
R2- 2 sc in each st around (12 sts)
R3- *Sc 1, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4- Through back loops only:
*Sc 1, dec 1*, repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R5- *Sc 1, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R6- *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (24 sts)
R7-10: Sc 24
R11- *Sc 2, dec 1*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R12- Sc 18
Bind off, weave in loose end.
Cut a little rectangular piece of white felt and embroider the word “honey” on it, sew to pot

Top
R1– Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook
R2- 2 sc in each st around (12 sts)
R3- *Sc 1, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4- *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st*, repeat 6 times (24 sts)
R5- Through back loops only:
*Sc 2, dec 1*, repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R6- Sc 18
Bind off, weave in loose end.

Find all three pages here for
LAYA; The Little Leaf Butterfly Necklace Below:

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ENJOY!

All info needed in attached pattern pages above!

All info needed in attached pattern pages above!

All info needed in attached pattern pages above!

Here is my Clownfish Milk Cap Cutie Pattern ... great
for Checker pieces, gift tie-ons, party favors, key chains, etc.

It can also be found here:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s141/peggytoes/Free%20Patterns/Clownf...

Enjoy!

All info can be found in attached pattern.

All info can be found in attached pattern.

All info can be found in attached pattern.

Here is my Froggie Milk Cap Cutie Crochet Pattern.
These can be used for Checker pieces, key chains, gift tie-ons,
etc...

It can also be found here:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s141/peggytoes/Free%20Patterns/Froggi...

All info needed can be found in attached pattern.

All info needed can be found in attached pattern.

All info needed can be found in attached pattern.

This is my Monkey Milk Cap Cutie Crochet Pattern ... using a
gallon milk jug cap inside the head. All of these Milk Cap Patterns can be used for Checker Pieces, Ornaments, Key Chains,
Gift Tie-ons, Etc...
Enjoy!

Pattern can also be found here:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s141/peggytoes/Free%20Patterns/Monkey...

All info needed is in attached photo.

All info needed is in attached photo.

All info needed is in attached photo.

I have a whole line of patterns which use a milk cap from a
gallon jug of milk as the heads. I will be posting them here.
This is my Easter Chick Milk Cap Cutie Pattern. These can be
used for Checker Pieces, Key Chains, Ornaments, Gift Tie-ons,
Purse and Back Pack Clip-ons, etc....

It can also be found here:
http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s141/peggytoes/Free%20Patterns/Yellow...

Enjoy!

All necessary info is in Attached Photo.

All necessary info is in Attached Photo.

All necessary info is in Attached Photo.

Be kind, I only started crocheting in November. This is my first truly original pattern, which was designed for my local youth theatre. The dagger on the left is not being used, for some unknown reason.

double knit wool, 4mm hook, stuffing, needle cardboard and scissors.

up to you

not important

work both loops in rounds continuously.
instructions are a bit woolly (forgive the pun) but this is to allow freedom of size, plus my inability to be accurate.
cut the shape of a dagger blade, out of two thin pieces of card or one piece if thicker. This "shaper" should be roughly 2" wide, length is up to you, but bare in mind it should extend into the handle. Remember to give this a point

starting at the point, DC 6 into a magic loop and tighten
2dc in each stitch in the round
SC in each stitch for 8 rounds
at this point insert the cardboard strengthener and continue to SC in each stitch until you're happy with the length, allowing for hilt and handle. You may find it easier to stitch in back loop only.

The Hilt.
Fsc 18, join as loop without twisting and SC in each stitch in the round until you have a tube long enough to wrap comfortably around the blade. Stuff and sew into a doughnut then attach to blade.

Handle
6sc in a magic loop, tighten
next 3 rounds 2sc in each stitch
stitching in front loop only sc in each stich of round
and from now on in both, continue to sc in each until you have a tube the depth of your fist.
Place over cardboard and stuff.
Finally stitch handle to hilt.

This latest has no hilt, like I say, it's a flexible pattern.

This is the first pattern I've ever written, and it took me three revisions to make it so that Ms. Snowperson could stand up on her own! The pattern is for a basic, two part snowman/woman. It's up to you to make it unique--bead or button eyes, embroidered nose or mouth, a hat or fuzzy black scarf, or even a pipe cleaner camera like the one I made. Please comment on any parts that you think could be changed! Enjoy!

Lion Brand Wool-Ease in White; one ball.
Hook (mine is a Susan Bates J10) size 6 MM
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and embellishing with yarn)
Needle and sewing thread (sewing on buttons, beads, etc.)
Stuffing of some sort (I used cotton balls, which made it a bit lumpy; you may also need something to weigh the bottom down)
A variety of scrap yarn (again for embellishment)
Buttons, beads, or anything for eyes

4.5 to 5 inches tall

I really don't know, unfortunately. It shouldn't be the end of the world if the snowman is a little bigger or smaller, though.

This is supposed to be amigurumi style, so no slip stitching/chaining 1 to begin rounds. I found that using a big bobby pin as a stitch marker was really helpful.
Make sure stitches are as tight as possible, so that they don't stretch when stuffed.
The pattern is in two parts; the head and the body are crocheted separately and then joined. Leave a long tail of yarn for joining.
There is the 'magic circle' beginning, single crochet, increasing, and decreasing in this pattern.

Head:
Begin with a magic circle.
1: Sc around (6 sts). Do not sl st to join round.
2: Inc around (12 sts)
3: *Sc, inc, rep from * around (18 sts).
4: Sc around, inc at 6, 13, and 20 sts (21 sts)
5: Sc around, inc at 7, 15, and 23 sts (24 sts)
6: Sc around, dec at 8, 15, and 21 sts (21 sts)
7: Sc around, dec at 7, 13, and 18 sts (18 sts)
8: *Sc, dec, rep from * around (12 sts)
9: Sc around (12 sts)
10: Sc, dec, sc, dec around (8 sts)

Body:
Begin with a magic circle.
1: Sc around (6 sts). Do not sl st to join round.
2: Inc around (12 sts)
3: *Sc, inc, rep from * around (18 sts).
4: Sc around, inc at 6, 13, and 20 sts (21 sts)
5: Sc around, inc at 7, 15, and 23 sts (24 sts)
6: Sc around, inc at 8, 17, and 26 sts (27 sts)
7: Sc around, dec at 9, 17, and 24 sts (24 sts)
8: Sc around.
9: Sc around, dec at 6, 10, 15, and 20 sts (20 sts)
10: Sc around, dec at 4, 8, 12, and 16 sts (16 sts)
11: Sc around.
12: Dec around (8 sts)

Before you begin, I feel I have to let you know that I have a hard time following instructions. A lot of times I find a pattern I like and modify the stuffing out of it. Or I just make it up. I have no patience for tedious crap, so you will find no weaving in of ends or stitch counting here (unless absolutely necessary).

If you like the pattern, please let me know. If you don't like it, I don't really care. If you modify it or make it fancy, please send me a pic and tell me what you did different.

Enjoy!
:-)

I used scraps of Sugar'n Cream worsted weight cotton. Some burgundy, orangy, off-white, and black. You use whatever you have laying around.

Doesn't really matter, the cat is going to tear the crap out of it anyway.

It's on the label.

I used size D3 aluminum hook so my stitches were nice and tight.

Legs
1st curl: Using MC, ch about 35. Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.

2nd curl: Join CC, ch 35 again (or you could make them different lengths if you wanted to). Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.

*3rd curl: Pull MC through loop on hook, ch 35. Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.

4th curl: Pull CC through loop on hook, ch 35. Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.*

Rep from * to * until you have 9 legs (that's how many I got out before I ran out of scrap yarn anyway..). Join to form ring with sl st into first sc in the first leg. Sc in between each leg (9 sc)

Body
From here on out you are working in a round, and in back loops only.

Row 1: Sc in each sc

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc

Row 3: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around

Row 4 & 5: sc in each sc

Row 6: decrease in each sc around until you have about 6 sc left. Then insert hook into each sc and pull up a loop - do NOT pull the yarn through any loops, keep them all on your hook until you get the last one - then pull yarn through all loops, sever yarn, and pull tight. This should close the head up nicely.

Now for the tricky part - turn it inside out (you should still have a hole in the bottom where you joined the legs). After you force the head through, stuff it with whatever you want, fiberfill, catnip, crinkly stuff (my cat loves stuff that makes noise - like plastic wrappers or bags).

After you get it all stuffed good, tuck in all the ends you have left up inside the body, except for 1 (I absolutely despise weaving in ends). Thread that mother onto your yarn needle and weave it into the back loop of each sc on the first row (on the inside) of your body. Pull tight to close and tie it off. Then with the end of your needle (the tip if the eye) shove that mother into the body.

Eyes
Cut two strips of yarn about 6 inches long.

Tie a double-knot in each one at about the middle and thread that mother on the needle. Pick an sc and wrap each end around one so the knot is in front and each end comes out a side. Then double-knot again and pull those ends through the top with your needle. Do this again for the other eye.

And since I hate weaving in my ends, I took the 4 strands coming out of the top of the head, knotted 2 of them together for a while, then did the other two, then tied them together so I had a nifty ring. Now I can hang it somewhere and kitty can jump for it (oh, how she loves to jump)!