Little Amigurumi Teddy Bear

I'm finally happy with my little teddy bear pattern so I'm sharing it now :-)

Materials

DK yarn of your choice
3.5mm hook
Yarn needle
Some stuffing
Small amount of contrasting yarn (for embroidering eyes, nose etc.)


Abbreviations

ch - chain stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sc2tog - single crochet decrease (1sc over 2sts)


Head

Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around [18]
Rnd 4: *sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around [24]
Rnd 5: *sc in next 3st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around [30]
Rnds 6-10: sc in each st around [30]
Rnd 11: *sc in next 3st, sc2tog; repeat from * around [24]
Rnd 12: *sc in next 2st, sc2tog; repeat from * around [18]
Start to stuff the head at this point and continue to stuff as head progresses.
Rnd 13: *sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * around [12]
Rnd 14: sc2tog around [6]
Fasten off, weave in end and ensure the head is fully stuffed.


Body

Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around [12]
Rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around [18]
Rnds 4-11: sc in each st around [18]
Rnd 12: *sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * around [12]
Fasten off and stuff the body


Muzzle

Rnd 1: 8sc in magic ring [8]
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around [16]
Rnd 3: *sc in next 2st, sc2tog; repeat from * around [12]
Fasten off.


Arms (make 2)

Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: *sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st; repeat from * around [8]
Rnds 3-7: sc in each st around [8]
Rnd 8: *sc in next 2st, sc2tog; repeat from * around [6]
Rnd 9: sc in each st around [6]
Fasten off.


Legs (make 2)

Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around [12]
Rnds 3-6: sc in each st around [12]
Slightly stuff feet before moving onto next round.
Rnd 7: *sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * around [8]
Rnds 8-11: sc in each st around [8]
Fasten off.


Ears (make 2)

Ch2, 8hdc into 2nd chain from hook
Fasten off.

Sew all parts together and embroider eyes, nose etc. Your amigurumi bear is done!

Tiny preemie hat (Crocheted)

This is a little hat suitable for Upon Butterfly Wings...I love it because it's so quick to work up, which means more hats for tiny babies.

It's written in British Crochet terms, if you're used to using American terms, just substitute tr for DC (it's a fairly simply pattern)

Round 1: Ch3, sl st into 3rd chain from hook to form loop.
Round 2: Ch 2 (this is your first treble crochet), work 11 tr into loop, join round using sl st into your first tr. (12 st in round)
Round 3: Ch2, [tr in next st, 2 tr in next stitch] 6 times, join round using sl st into your first tr. (18st)
Round 4: Ch2, [tr in next 2 sts, 2 tr in next stitch] 6 times, join round using sl st into your first tr. (24st)
Round 5-7: Ch2, tr in each st around,  join round using sl st into your first tr. (24st)

Fasten off and sew in the ends.

If you're wanting a slightly bigger hat, you can add an extra increase round after Round 4 {Ch2, [tr in next 3 sts, 2 tr in next stitch] 6 times, join round using sl st into your first tr. (36st)}

~Jenny~

Preemie Hat; plain with ribbed edge (Knitted)

This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and, if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to sew at the end!)

There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different; whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit an angel.

Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle

Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.

Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just use the tail from casting on as a marker.


Round 1: (K1, P1) around

Repeat this pattern until piece measures just over 1cm (1/2")

Next round: Knit all stitches

Repeat this pattern until piece measures 5cm (2")

Next round: (K2, K2tog) around

Next round: Knit all stitches

Next round: (K1, K2tog) around

Next round: (K2tog) around

Next round: K1, K2tog around

Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.

~Jenny~

Eyelet preemie hat (Knitted)

This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to sew at the end!)

There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit an angel.

Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle


Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.

Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just use the tail from casting on as a marker.


Round 1: (K1, P1) around

Repeat this pattern until piece measures just over 1cm (1/2")

Next 3 rounds: Knit all stitches

Next Round: (K2, yo, K2tog) around

Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches

Next round: (yo, K2tog, K2) around

Next 2 rounds: Knit all stitches

Next Round: (K2, yo, K2tog) around

Knit all stitches until piece measures 5cm (2")

Next round: (K2, K2tog) around

Next round: Knit all stitches

Next round: (K1, K2tog) around

Next round: (K2tog) around

Next round: K1, K2tog around

Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.

~Jenny~

Ribbed preemie hat (Knitted)

This pattern is knitted in the round on DPNs and, if you're comfortable using them, the hat is a fast knit (with no seams to sew at the end!)

There's no need to worry about gauge as premature babies are all different, whatever your gauge, your finished hat will fit.

Materials:
Baby DK yarn (in your choice of colour)
1 set 4mm DPNs
Yarn needle

Directions:
Cast on 36 sts, place 12sts on each needle.

Join the round, being careful not to twist the stitches as you do. You can, if you wish, place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round but I just use the tail from casting on as a marker.

Round 1: (K2, P1) around

Repeat this pattern until piece measures 5cm (2")

Next round: (K2, K2tog) around

Next round: Knit all stitches

Next round: (K1, K2tog) around

Next round: (K2tog) around

Next round: K1, K2tog around

Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Thread tail through yarn needle, slip remaining stitches onto it, then pull tightly. Weave in ends.


~Jenny~

A3-sized preemie blanket (Knitted)

This pattern is for a, basketweave, A3-sized, preemie blanket.


Knitted using DK yarn & 5mm needles.

CO 60sts

R1-6:     Knit all stitiches

R7-12:    K6, *K6, P6, rep from * 3 times, K6

R13-18:    K6, *P6, K6, rep from * 3 times, K6

Repeat rows 7-18 until piece measures 16" (approx 39cm)

Last 6 rows: Knit all stitches

Cast Off and sew in ends.



~Jenny~

A4-sized blanket (Knitted)

Decided to put all my patterns in one place, so here we go... :-)

This is a quick pattern for Upon Butterfly Wings; a little A4-sized blanket.

Knitted using DK yarn & 5mm needles.

CO 42 sts

R1-6:     Knit all stitiches

R7-12:    K6, *K6, P6, rep from * 2 times, K6

R13-18:    K6, *P6, K6, rep from * 2 times, K6

Repeat rows 7-18 until piece measures 11" (approx 28cm)

Last 6 rows: Knit all stitches

Cast Off and sew in ends.

~Jenny~