I think I really love it, because of its simplicity and sweet smile …. do you agree, too ?
As Christmas is approaching, I thought I could share with you another seasonal photo tutorial …
Hope to make you happy with this little guy!!!
WHAT YOU NEED :
- if you are going to use some 8 ply acrylic yarns (from my stash : white and teal), you need even a 3,5mm hook
- a pair of scissors
- yarn needle
- buttons
- white cotton + needle to sew to buttons (as eyes) on
- a couple of stitch markers (optional)
Please remember that I follow the US crochet terminology !
BEFORE TO START :
To make the snowman's belly, you need to know how to crochet the FRONT POST double crochet stitch … Do you?
It's not a difficult stitch, but maybe you need to practice it a little bit …
As usual there are great video tutorials on YouTube : have a look !!!
To crochet my snowman's belly, I've followed the pattern of the "Post Stitch Spoke Wheel", that I have on the book "150 Knit & Crochet Motifs" by Heather Lodinsky. The only difference with the original pattern is that I use 2 different colours to make the motif pops out !
If you never crocheted this stitch before, I suggest you to try just using one colour. When your confidence is grown, then try the two colours option !!! ;oD
Ready to start ???
SNOWMAN's BELLY
I follow the "Post Stitch Spoke Wheel" pattern until round 4. I skip rounds 5 and 6. My round 5 is the same as round 7 in the given pattern, but with less stitches (48, not 72!).
Another difference with the given pattern : I don't start my rounds with a "chain 3". In fact, I chain 2 and then I crochet my first double crochet (= chain 3) !
Collect your hook and the teal yarn, make a slip knot on the hook and chain 4. Make a slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring.
ROUND 1 : chain 2 and crochet 12 double crochets . Make a slip stitch on the top of first double crochet to close this round.
ROUND 2 : you need to join the new colour (=white), then chain 1 and make a double crochet .
Overlap the teal yarn (over the white one) and crochet your first Front Post double crochet (FPdc).
Each time you have to crochet a traditional double crochet, you have to overlap the white yarn over the teal one. When you have to crochet a FPdc, instead, you have to overlap the teal yarn over the white one.
Your half second round will be like the following :
and at its end (not yet close) :
Close this round using the white yarn, making a slip stitch in the top of your first double crochet.
ROUND 3 : after the slip stitch to close the round, overlap teal over white, overlap white over teal, chain 2 and crochet 1 double crochet. Overlap teal, overlap white and make a double crochet in next stitch, overlap teal and crochet your first FPdc. Overlap white and crochet a double crochet in next stitch. Anyway, follow the given pattern!
After the last FPdc, overlap the white yarn over the teal one and make a slip stitch in the top of the first double crochet. Third round is done and you can cut the teal yarn, leaving a tail to trim in.
ROUND 4 : Just follow the pattern : you are crocheting only with the white yarn.
ROUND 5 : it's our last round ! You need to crochet 1 half double crochet in each stitch, but only in the back loops ! In this way, you'll create a nice ridge along the base of this round. When the last half double crochet is done, make a slip stitch in the top of your first chain 2.
Cut the yarn, fasten off and trim in the ends.
SNOWMAN's FACE
You need to crochet just 3 rounds of a traditional circle with double crochets, using the white yarn.
You have to stop when stitch #33 (of the third round) is done !
I invite you to follow my photo tutorial of Saint Nick ornaments, where I explain how to crochet Saint Nick's face. You follow the same steps even for the Snowman! Choose the 3 stitches of the body between any couple of FPdcs !
Once you have done the 3 DCs to join the two parts, make a slip stitch on the top of your first double crochet of the third round of the face ! Cut the yarn, fasten off and trim in the ends.
SNOWMAN's EYES
Pick up a couple of buttons, some white cotton thread and the right needle for the buttons holes!
Sew them on, almost in the centre of the circle/face.
SNOWMAN's HAT
This time you need to use the teal yarn!
Follow the pattern/photo tutorial here, where I explain how to crochet Saint Nick Hat !
For your snowman, you need 2 pieces of hat : front and back !
The "back" hat is the one with the loop, while the "front" hat is a little bit different : same pattern as the other one, but instead of the loop, you have to chain 10 and make 6 double crochets in the third chain from the hook (make a slip stitch to join).
How to sew them on your snowman :
You put the back piece with its back on the back of the face, while the front piece has to be placed over, with the front in front of you!!!! ;oD
Sew them together using a matching yarn and simple stitches.
SNOWMAN's SMILE
VERY SIMPLE !!!
Use a little piece of the teal yarn and with the help of a yarn needle, make it pass along the DCs (in and out) between the 3rd and 2nd rounds. Fix this smile with little knots on the back .
This is it !!!!!!
How much do you love your little guy ????? Let me know ! ;oD
Note that using the FPdc, you can crochet even some eye catching ornaments like the following :
Have fun crocheting, xxxx Alessandra
Today links : Link your Stuff ! Craft Schooling Sunday and Busy Fingers Showing Off #71!
You can find my Ravelry notes HERE !!!!!
Today links : Link your Stuff ! Craft Schooling Sunday and Busy Fingers Showing Off #71!
You can find my Ravelry notes HERE !!!!!
