Little Stuffed Hearts ~ Crochet

 

Little Stuffed Hearts

These sweet little hearts are quick and easy to make.

They can be left plain, or decorated with beads, buttons or bows.

Make a single heart, or join 2 and lightly stuff for a little padded heart.

So cute!

Little Crochet Hearts

Little Stuffed Crochet Hearts

 

DK yarn

3.25mm (or 3.5mm) hook

A very small amount of polyester stuffing

 

 

Instructions   ~  in UK terminology

Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch

Round 1:      Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 7 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into ring

 

Round 2:       Chain 3, 2 treble crochet in next 4 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 3 double treble crochet in next stitch, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 treble crochet  in next 4 stitches, ch3, join into c hain stitches, fasten off

 

Tighten up the centre by putting the start ‘tail’ onto a sewing needle and weave it through the stitches of the first round, pull up tightly

 

If you want to make little stuffed hearts ~

     make 2 pieces the same,

     join them by sewing almost all around, or crochet them together,

     add a little polyester stuffing

     finish the joining and secure,

     make a little hanging loop if desired,

     fasten off and darn away ends.

 

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

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This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

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Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

 Another quick and easy idea. Hope you like it.  

Cute Christmas Crackers for a little gift, or decoration

...... or to put on your Christmas table. 

Fill with each person's favourite tube of sweets - or go for a lucky dip !  

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Quick and Easy Crackers

Requirements:

2 DK yarns, knitted together (25g in total)  – or UK Chunky weight yarn

5.5mm needles

Ribbon – optional

 

Instructions:

Using 2 strands of DK yarn and 5.5mm needles cast on 23sts

Row 1:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 2:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 3:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 4:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 6:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7:   (eyelet row):   S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Row 8:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:    S1, knit to end of row

Row 10:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 8½” (21.5cm) from the cast on

Next Row (eyelet row):   S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Next Row:   S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Next Row:   S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Next Row:   S1, knit to end of row

Cast off knitwise         

Fold in half lengthwise and join the side seam

Darn away ends

Thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelet holes at each end, and tie in a bow

 

Fill with an Tube of Sweets - After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate buttons, etc.

I have made some Quick and Easy Gift Bags too! 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-easy-knitted-gift-bags.html

Quick and Easy Gift Bags 

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

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This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

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Animal Faces ~ Appliques

 I have thoroughly enjoyed making these ~ and am sure to make more ! 

Animal Faces ~ Appliques 

Animal Faces

 

Requirements:

DK yarn
3.75mm crochet hook

 

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology      

ch = chain     sc = single crochet         dc = double crochet       

htc = half treble crochet         tc = treble crochet        dtc = double treble crochet         

 

 

2” Animal Face with Round Ears

I used this version for the Bear, Panda, Frog, and Mouse

Worked in the round

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

 

Round 1:   Ch2, make 11tc into ring, slip stitch to join (12sts)

 

Round 2:   Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)

 

Round 3:   Ch1 then 5tc and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into next 5stitches, ch1 then 5tc and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into each stitch all around to complete, join with a slip stitch at base of first ear

 

Fasten off

 

Add features as desired

(For the frogs eyes I made a little circle with white DK, using a 2.75mm hook. I did it this way ~ Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring.  Round 1:   Ch1, make 9htc into ring, slip stitch to join (10sts). Then I added a little black button to the centre of each eye, and stitched it on). 

 

2” Animal Face with Pointy Ears

I used this version for the Cat

 

Worked in the round

 

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

 

Round 1:   Ch2, make 11tc into ring, slip stitch to join (12sts)

 

Round 2:   Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)

 

Round 3:   Ch1 then 1htc. 1dtc, 1htc, and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into next 5stitches, ch1 then 1htc,1dtc, 1htc and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into each stitch all around to complete, join with a slip stitch at base of first ear

 

Fasten off

 

Add features as desired 

Animal Faces ~ Panda, Frog, Teddy Bear & Cat

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website

Tiny Santa

 

Tiny Santa

Tiny Santa     

Size:

Measures around 5" (12.5cm) in height

          

Requires:

DK yarn – red, black, and white for body, flesh colour for face,  a small length of yellow and blue

3.5mm needles

Polyester stuffing

Small jingle bell (optional)

 

Instructions:

Knitted in one piece

Begin with the Front Legs

Leg 1 ~

Using black, cast on 5sts and knit 4 rows

Using red, knit 6 rows

Break off yarn, leave stitches on the needle

Leg 2 ~

Work exactly as first leg

Front Body~

Knit across leg 2, then leg 1                                                         (10sts)

Knit 3 more rows

Using black, knit 2 rows

Using red, knit 2 rows

Front Arms ~

Knit across the next row, then cast on 5sts                                  (15sts)

Knit across the next row, then cast on 5sts                                  (20sts)

Knit 7 rows

Cast off 6sts, knit to end of row                                                   (14sts)

Cast off 6sts, knit to end of row                                                   (8sts)

Knit a row

Head ~

Using flesh colour, stocking stitch 18 rows

Back Arms ~

Rejoin red and knit a row

Knit across the next row, then cast on 6sts                                 (14sts)

Knit across the next row, then cast on 6sts                                 (20sts)

Knit 7 rows

Cast off 5sts, knit to end of row                                                  (15sts)

Cast off 5sts, knit to end of row                                                  (10sts)

Back Body~

Knit 2 rows

Using black, knit 2 rows

Using red, knit 4 rows

Back Legs ~

Leg 1 ~

Work on first 5sts only, knit 6 rows

Using black, knit 5 rows

Cast off

Leg 2 ~

Work exactly as first leg

Cast off

 

To complete  ~

Fold in half and sew around. (Sew it with right sides facing  - leave a little gap, turn it right side out, add polyester toy stuffing, and close the little gap). 

 

Add features using a length of black / blue yarn for eyes - and a belt buckle using yellow

 

Beard ~

Using white, cast on 12sts

Knit a row

K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog

Repeat the last 2 rows until 2sts remain

K2tog, fasten off 

Sew on to face         

 

Hat ~

Using white, cast on 22sts

Knit 2 rows

Using red, knit 2 rows

(K5, k2tog) 3 times, k1

Knit a row

(K4, k2tog) 3 times, k1

Knit a row

(K3, k2tog) 3 times, k1

Knit a row

(K2, k2tog) 3 times, k1

Knit a row

(K1, k2tog) 3 times, k1

Knit a row

(K2tog) 3 times, k1                               (4sts)

Knit

K2tog, k2tog

K2tog

Fasten off

Add a little jingle bell if desired.

Sew hat on to head

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.  

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website