Small Venus of Willendorf crochet fertility goddess plush 6.5 x 3.5 inches

This doll is for sale here.

Crochet Venus of Willendorf Goddess Plush in Variegated Brown Cotton Yarn

This doll is for sale here.

My Crochet Version of Uglydoll Babo

Made for a friend :)

Catnip Mousies cat toys - my donation to Cat Welfare Society

These are going to the local Cat Welfare Society in aid of its fund-raising :)

Deep Purple Venus of Willendorf 8 x 4 inches

A custom order of the Fertility Goddess in deep purple acrylic yarn for a lovely buyer :)

Catnip Mousies for Cat Welfare Society Singapore

Another batch of catnip mousies going to our local Cat Welfare Society! :)

FREE PATTERN - Amigurumi Crochet Doll Miss Lavender

This was a pattern I wrote in 2007 :)  Enjoy!

 

Materials

• Acrylic Yarn (pastel purple, deep purple, small amount of  black and pink yarn)
• Tapestry/yarn needle
• Crochet hook (size needed for your yarn type. I used 2.2mm hook)
• Two black buttons (your preference for size and type)
• Polyfill

Size

Height – 4 inches/10.2cm     Width – 3 inches/7.6cm

(Size of finished doll will vary depending on the type of yarn used, size of crochet hook used and crocheting tension)

Things to Note

For this project, I used fine/laceweight acrylic yarn (18 wpi type) with a crochet hook size 2.2mm.

• This item is crocheted in the rounds. Do not join rounds. Use a scrap of different coloured yarn to mark rounds.
• Work in loose ends as you crochet along. Alternatively, you can thread remaining end of yarn onto a tapestry needle and weave into the existing stitches.

Abbreviations

Ch – chain

Sc – single crochet

Rnd – round

Sl st – slip stitch

Instructions

Head

With pastel purple yarn,

 

Rnd 1: Ch 2.  6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: [sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (36 sc)

Rnd 7: [sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times. (42 sc)

Rnd 8 to 18: Sc in each sc around. (42 sc)

Now for the decreasing rounds,

Rnd 19: [sc in each of next 5 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (36 sc)

Rnd 20: [sc in each of next 4 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (30sc)

Rnd 21: [sc in each of next 3 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (24 sc)

Rnd 22: [sc in each of next 2 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (18 sc)

Stuff head with polyfill.

Rnd 23: [sc in next sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc) 6 times. (12 sc)

Rnd 24: [Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] 6 times. (6 sc)

At the end of rnd 24, sl st in next sc leaving a length of yarn of about eight inches, fasten off. With tapestry needle, weave in remaining tail yarn through sc of rnd 24, pull to close opening, secure and fasten off.

Legs (make 3)

With pastel purple yarn,

Rnd 1: ch 2. 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3 to 10: sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

At the end of rnd 10, sl st in next sc leaving a length of yarn for sewing leg to head. Stuff leg with polyfill. Attach each leg to base of head, positioning the legs such that the doll can stand on its own properly without tipping over. (Please refer to pic).

Bow

With deep purple yarn, work in rows:

Row 1: ch 7. Sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Sc in each ch. (6 sc), Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 to 50 :  Sc in each sc , ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

At the end of row 50, fasten off leaving a length of yarn of about eight inches for sewing.

Fold both ends of the bow to centre, using the remaining length of yarn , stitch the ends in place using the tapestry needle. Fasten off.

Bow Centre Strap

With deep purple yarn, work in rows:

Row 1: ch 4. Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and sc in each ch (3 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2 to 18 :  Sc in each sc, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

At the end of row 18, fasten off.

With pastel purple, attach yarn to any corner of the bow strap, sc evenly around, making 2 sc for each corner, sl st to beginning sc, fasten off leaving a long length of yarn for sewing.

Wrap centre strap around main bow and with tapestry needle, sew the strap to main bow securely. Then sew the bow to the top centre of the head.

Finishing

• Using tapestry needle and black yarn, sew the 2  buttons onto the upper half of the head.
• Using pink yarn, embroider the lips (in any shape you prefer) onto the lower half of the head.  The picture shows the lips embroidered in a heart shape. 

That's all!  I hope that you will like this pattern! :)

FREE Crochet Pattern - Mousie (with Catnip)

Size: Approximately 3 inches long, excluding tail.

Materials: 

Crochet hook (size 2.5mm)

Acrylic fine/laceweight yarn (18 wpi) - color of your choice

Acrylic yarn in black/brown color (for the eyes)

Stitch marker (a scrap piece of contrasting color yarn will do)

Polyfill

Premium catnip (optional)

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch – chain

Sc – single crochet

Sc2tog – single crochet next two single crochets together (=decrease)

Rnd - round

Instructions:

Body 

When working in rounds, do not join rounds. Place stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Rnd 1: Ch 2. Work 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4 sc)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times around. (12 sc)

Rnd 4:  Sc even around. (12 sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times around. (15 sc)

Rnd 6 and 7: Sc even around. (15 sc)

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times around. (18 sc)

Rnd 9: Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 sc (12 sc) and then sc in each of the next 12 sc (12 sc), totalling 24 sc in this rnd.  This is the start of the 'hump' of the body.

Rnd 10 to 20: Sc even around. (24 sc)

Stuff polyfill and catnip.

Rnd 21: Decrease -  (Sc in next sc, sc2tog)8 times around. (16 sc)

Stuff more polyfill if necessary.

Rnd 22: (Sc2tog) 8 times around. (8 sc)

Rnd 23: Sc2tog around and pull to close hole.  Do not cut off yarn yet.  Continue to ch 26 for the tail.  Slip stitch back into the entire chain. Now cut the yarn leaving about 6 inches for sewing.  Thread this tail yarn onto a tapestry needle and weave in end, securing the tail in place.

EARS (make 2)

Row 1: Ch 2. Work 3 sc in second ch from hook. (3 sc) Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc. (4 sc)  Chain 1 and turn.

Row 3: Sc in first sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc in last sc. (6 sc) 

Fasten off yarn and cut, leaving about 8 inches of yarn for sewing. 

ASSEMBLY:

Please note: The 'hump' of the mousie body should be facing up.

Thread tail yarn of one ear onto a tapestry needle and sew it onto the top of the head, somewhere on rnd 7 or 8 of the body.  Do the same for the other ear. Fasten off yarn and weave in all ends.

Thread a 8 inch length of black/brown yarn onto a tapestry need.   Make a knot at one end of the yarn.  Pinch the face of the mousie to estimate the positions for the eyes.  Form the eyes using french knots.  Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

That's all to it!  

I hope you really enjoy this tutorial and have lots of fun making these cuties! :)

Please do not redistribute/sell this pattern or post it anywhere online.  You may link to this blog post if interested :)  Thank you!

** An original design by Amy Lim (Copyright © 2012 MelbaShoppe) **  

 

 

 

Fifty Crochet Catnip Mousies

These are going to Cat Welfare Society, Singapore :)