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Long time no post….

categories: Amigurumi, Pattern, Videos

I know it’s been way to long since I posted! Like everyone else there’s just been so much going on. Boy have I missed sharing things here! Wanted to share that I’m getting back into the swing of things. From blogging and making more video tutorials! YES, you read that right!

I thought I’d start off with something that has been keeping my super busy lately! What is it you ask? Well, it’s bee’s…yup LOT’s of BEE’s!! They are selling like crazy and I can’t keep up! I did a video which I’ll share once it’s loaded on YouTube! I have to warn you though I’m a little out of practice. LOL!! Below are just a few I’ve made.

My inspiration came from TikTok – I first saw the pattern by Robin of Hooked by Robin on YouTube. Then I saw the Kaytedid’s one as well on TikTok. I played around and came up with different sizes that I wanted to share with you all!

Aren’t these the cutest??? This is the most popular size that I make. I do a Mini, Small and Medium which I’ll share with you below. YouTube video is now ready.

I hope you enjoy making them as much as I have. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.

Materials used
Yarn – Bernat Baby Blanket 6 ply Yellow, White, Black (small amount of #4 black yarn)
Hooks: Clover Amour K/6.50mm – https://amzn.to/2F4kcvt
Clover Amour Size L/8mm – https://amzn.to/336K9EO
Poly-Fil

Accessories:
Safety eyes 9 or 10 mm, Tapestry needle or Crochet eyes

Abbreviations:
MC – Magic Circle
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
INC – Increase stitches (2 in same stitch)
DEC – Decrease stitches (work 2 stitches together)
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(S) – Stitch/Stitches

Mini Bee

Instructions:

Start with a Magic Circle (mc)

Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18)
Rnd 4: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to black
Rnd 5: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to yellow (Insert Eyes between rnds 3/4)
Rnd 6: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to black
Rnd 7: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to yellow
Rnd 8: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to black
Rnd 9: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) change to yellow
Rnd10-11: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (18) STUFF your Bee
Rnd 12: (sc, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (12) continue to stuff lightly
Rnd 13: Dec around, join, ch 1 (5) finish off – Stuff more if needed and weave in yarn ends.

Wings: Make 2 using smaller hook

Start with a Magic Circle (mc)

Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12)
Rnd 3: (hdc, hdc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18) Finish Off

Crochet eyes: F hook & worsted yarn.
Magic circle, 5 sc finish off. If too small add sc or use bigger hook

Attach to the Bee’s back – I placed mine in the middle of the bee’s back.

Small Bee

Instructions:

Start with a Magic Circle (mc)

Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc x 2, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (24)
Rnd 5: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to black (Insert Eyes at Rnds 4/5)
Rnd 6: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to yellow
Rnd 7: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to black
Rnd 8: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to yellow
Rnd 9: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to black
Rnd 10: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24) change to yellow
Rnd 11: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (24)
Rnd 12: (sc x 2, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (18) STUFF your Bee
Rnd 13: (sc, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (12) continue to stuff lightly
Rnd 14: Dec around, join, ch 1 (6) finish off – Stuff more if needed and weave in yarn ends.

Wings: Make 2 using smaller hook

Start with a Magic Circle (mc)

Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12)
Rnd 3: (hdc, hdc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18) Finish Off

Attach to the Bee’s back – I placed mine in the middle of the bee’s back.

Medium Bee

Instructions:

Start with a Magic Circle (mc)

Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18)
Rnd 4: (sc x 2, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (24)
Rnd 5: (sc x 3, sc inc) around, join, ch 1 (30)
Rnd 6: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to black (Insert Eyes between Rnds 4/5)
Rnd 7: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to yellow
Rnd 8: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to black
Rnd 9: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to yellow
Rnd 10: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to black
Rnd 11: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30) change to yellow
Rnd 12: sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (30)
Rnd 13: (sc x 3, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (24)
Rnd 14: (sc x 2, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (18) STUFF your Bee
Rnd 15: (sc, sc dec) around, join, ch 1 (12) continue to stuff lightly
Rnd 16: Dec around, join, ch 1 (6) finish off – Stuff more if needed and weave in yarn ends.

Wings: Make 2 using smaller hook

Start with a Magic Circle (mc)

Rnd 1: 6sc in mc, join, ch 1 (6)
Rnd 2: (sc inc) in each, join, ch 1 (12)
Rnd 3: (hdc, hdc inc) around, join, ch 1 (18) Finish Off

Attach to the Bee’s back – I placed mine in the middle of the bee’s back.

Crochet Mermaid Key chains

categories: Amigurumi

Happy Sunday All! Can hardly believe we are already half way through September! I mean the Holidays are literally just around the corner! Which means I need to get crafting!

Well I wanted to share what was on my hook with you all today. I’ve been making some super cute key chains which I’ll share those with you a little later.

But I was really wanting to make some Mermaid one! Well today I finally sat down and did. I’m super pleased with how they turned out. What do you think???

Well I sure hope you like them as I’d like to share with you all how I made them. I’m also working on a video for those that like a visual. Some parts are a little tricky and I sure hope I can explain it in writing. If you have any questions though please don’t hesitate to ask. Sometimes how you make something is super hard to put on paper. BUT I do my best. So here we go!
(Amazon Affiliate links below)

Materials I used are – Red Heart Yarn
Yarn: #4 – RHSS in Real Teal, RHSS Stripes in Cool Stripes & RH w/Love in Iced Aqua
Hook: Clover Amour size E/3.5mm – https://amzn.to/2O5VT63
Clover Amour Set – https://amzn.to/307BmWl
Stitch Markers- https://amzn.to/2NfbHnC
Yarn Needle – https://amzn.to/2O905lw
Poly Fil – https://amzn.to/2Qctxdh
Keychains – https://amzn.to/2ZWeXuK

Stitches:

MC: Magic Circle
SC: Single Crochet
CH: Chain
FO: Finish Off your work
Sts: stitches
sl st: Slip Stitch
sc inc: Single Crochet Increase – add 2 sc sts in the same space
sc dec: Single Crochet Decrease – pick up 2 sts and decrease

Notes: You’ll be working in the Round unless otherwise stated in this project.

Directions:

Mermaid Body: Start with a MC

R1: 6 sc inside the MC (6)
R2: (sc x 1, sc inc) x 3 (9)
R3-5: sc x 9 (9 sc)
R6: (sc x 2, sc inc) x 3 (12)
R7-9: sc x 12 (12 sc)
R10: (sc x 3, sc inc) x 3 (15)
R11-12: sc x 15 (15 sc)
R13: (sc x 4, sc inc) x 3 (18)
R14-15: sc x 18 (18 sc)
R16: (sc x 5, sc inc) x 3 (21)
R17-18: sc x 21 (21)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing – Stuff firmly leaving a little but unstuffed at the top for sewing it closed.

Sew the top of the body closed – I worked through back loop on one side and the front loop on the other side – I show how I did this in my Video. When you are halfway through the body I added the Key chain then kept sewing. (Bring yarn back and reinforce key chain)

Mermaid Tail: start with a ch 11
Working in BLO

R1: sc in 2nd chain from hook, ch 1 – turn (10)
R2: BLO – sc x 8, sc dec, ch 1 – turn (9)
R3: BLO – sc dec, sc x 7, ch 1 – turn (8)
R4: BLO – sc x 6, sc dec, ch 1 – turn (7)
R5: BLO – sc dec, sc x 5, ch 1 – turn (6)
R6: BLO – sc x 4, sc dec, ch 1 – turn (5) (Middle of the Tail)
R7: BLO – sc inc, sc x 4, ch 1 – turn (6) ***you may want to mark the first sc so you don’t miss it.
R8: BLO – sc x 5, sc inc, ch 1 – turn (7) ***you may want to mark the last sc so you don’t miss it.
R9: BLO – sc inc, sc x 6, ch 1 – turn (8)
R10: BLO – sc x 7, sc inc, ch 1 – turn (9)
R11: BLO – sc inc, sc x 8, ch 1 – turn (10)

Now to add a finishing touch to the tail Ch 1 do not turn –

Working at the top of the tail you’re going to work in the ridges skipping every other row. (I insert in between the ridges)

You should end up with about 6 sc across the top the last one being at the other side of the tail.

Working on the side of the tail sc all the way down – Put 3 sc in the corner of the tail

Working at the bottom of the tail slip stitch will you get around to the other side of the tail

Working on the other side of the tail add 3 sc in the corner then sc all the way down til you get to the top. Slip stitch to the 1st sc, finish off, leaving a long tail to sew to the Mermaid Body.

I hope you enjoyed this pattern! If you find any mistakes please let me know.

As I mentioned I’ll be working on a video this week. So make sure to come back and check as I’ll be posting it here OR click on my YouTube button at the top right hand corner and subscribe so you know when I make new videos. I’ve got another video that is just about ready! YES I’m back to making more.

Have a great rest of your Sunday, thanks for stopping by & Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

Just had to share

categories: General

Happy Wednesday everybody! Wow this summer seems to be flying by fast! I’ll soon be going back to school shopping with my Son! YIKES! So I’ll have to enjoy the last few weeks. We really need to hit the beach!

I just wanted to share a few things with you all! I know most of you crocheters know Sara Zimmerman from her Repeat Crafter Me blog. Well she’s shared for FREE so many wonderful patterns over the years. Gosh I’ve been following her since before her baby girl was born!

Anyway her patterns are wonderful and super easy to follow. She has published a few books now. The 1st is Corner to Corner Lap Throw (which I have) and the other will be coming out soon “Crochet Cute Critters” both links below and her 2nd book you can pre-order. The price just went down from $16.99 to $12.15! You won’t be disappointed. (affiliate link below)

Thank you for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
Yvonne Metz

Week 2 – Faye Doll Crochet a Long Videos

categories: CAL, Videos

Happy Saturday All! Been busy with work and getting videos & pattern ready for week 2 of our Free Doll CAL! I totally spaced and forgot to add the Videos for week 1 so I’ll be posting them here for you! I also created a playlist for Faye on my YouTube Channel!

I’ve had some questions about the Tulip Hook 2.5mm that I’m using for this doll. First time I’ve used this Brand and I have to say I really LOVE it! I only bought the one hook but may just have to buy the set. Hmmmm……isn’t Mother’s Day tomorrow? Anyway…I love my Clover Amour but am also a huge fan of the Tulip Brand also. Can one have to many hooks? Besides they are super comfy and I know I crochet longer before having to put down to give my fingers a rest. In the video I also share about the bent tip needles I used and have to say they are great for not just Doll Making but any project!

***Edited to Add the Pattern for Week 2 which is the Faye Dress & Shoes CAL sorry about that!

Well that’s all I have right now if you are interested in joining our Facebook Group click the link – Amigurumi Dolls Worldwide **You’ll be asked 3 questions before you join, this is just to cut down on spammers!

Have a great day and Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

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Week 1 Faye Doll CAL Begins

categories: CAL

Happy Saturday All! Well the 2nd Free Doll CAL has started! We are working on the Head, Body & Arms. I’ll also be making videos for those that are more “visual”. They should be done soon and I’ll post here as soon as they are. If you’d like to join the FB Group where this CAL is at you can go HERE!

You don’t have to join the FB Group to join this CAL you can download the pattern here also. Faye Basic Doll Pattern CAL If you have find any problems with the pattern please let me know. We did have a few testers and so far so good. Diana did an awesome job with this pattern!

Thank you for stopping and as always….
Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz

Announcing a New Doll CAL

categories: CAL

Meet Faye – she was Designed by Friend Diana of the Netherlands! She will be our next Free CAL – I LOVED making her! She will be a 3 week CAL starting this Friday May 4th – sorry meant to post sooner!

If you are interested in this CAL head over to our FB Group and get all the details. I’ll also be making the Videos for these as well. If you’ve been wanting to start making dolls this is a great one to make! She’s super adorable! She’ll put a smile on anyone’s face!

Drop back by on Friday and I’ll share the Doll I made! I’m pretty happy with her! If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see mine there!

We’ve added all the supplies you’ll need to make her there also! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
Thanks for stopping by and until next time…..
Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz

Mermaid Crochet a Long Part 3

categories: CAL, Crocheted Amigurumi Dolls, Videos

Wow….I had no idea how much work these CAL were! But I have to say so much FUN!!! I’m super happy with how mine turned out! Love the variegated yarn that I used for this one! I see more Mermaids coming.

Here’s the 3rd and Final Video for this Mermaid Crochet a Long! Make sure watch til the end as you’ll see the Sneak Peek of the next Doll Crochet a Long. So CUTE! Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions! Again if you’d like to share and aren’t in our FB Group message me and I’d love to see it and share here on my Blog!

As always thanks for stopping by and Happy Craftin’,

Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

Mermaid Crochet a Long Part 2

categories: CAL, Videos

Happy Saturday All! Sorry I thought this went out yesterday! Here is the 2nd video of the Mermaid Crochet a Long for those that are Visual learners or for those who are learning and want to follow along with the video.

If you just found my Blog and don’t have the pattern go HERE.

Enjoy and again I’d love to see your progress. Leave me a comment if you’d like to share your Mermaids!

Thanks for stopping by and as always…….Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

Teddy Bears in the house

categories: Crocheted Amigurumi Dolls

Seriously, How adorable are these Teddy Bears???!!! After making the 1st one I had enough yarn over to make the 2nd one! Not bad for 1 ball of Caron Sprinkle Cake! Which is a brand new line of yarn. Love this in Birthday Cake color and it’s self striping so you don’t know what color will be next. So in LOVE with how they came out. I’ll for sure be adding these to my Etsy shop also! Thanks again to Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me for a GREAT Project!

If you are in the San Clemente area I’ll be adding them there too! Of course went into work at Michaels last night and picked up some more. I got a new color too! I’ll show you that one a little later! Now to get ready for my Sons Baseball Tournament in San Clemente this weekend! I’m for sure packing my yarn! Let’s see what I get done! Have a great weekend and until next time…..

Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.

Cute Crocheted Chubby Kitty

categories: Crocheted Amigurumi Dolls

Hey all! So I kept seeing this cute little chunky kitty on a Facebook group I’m on and I just had to make one! I just love how it turned out! I couldn’t help but add a bow! I was so excited to make this that I didn’t realize that I grabbed a different color gray so my Kitty is Two-Toned! BUT that’s Ok I still LOVE how it turned out! Now to get some more color combos! These are pretty addicting to make too! If you are crocheter and are wanting to make this you can get the free pattern on Ravelry by clicking HERE! Thanks for stopping by and as always….
Happy Craftin’,
Yvonne Metz

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