Spring Bunny Lovey Free Crochet Pattern

Spring Bunny Lovey

Fancy hooking up your own Spring Bunny Lovey, well you can…because I’m going to share my pattern with you and just in time for Easter. You will find all the pattern details in this post or you can purchase an ad-free copy for less than a cuppa just here.

This cute Spring bunny is sure to become baby’s best friend. Using Oeko Tex standard 100 approved 100% cotton in a 4ply; this lovey is soft to snuggle and is perfectly safe to chew on.

The pattern is simple and quick to hook up and uses only 50g of cotton plus a tiny amount for the bow… just perfect for gifting a special little someone! I made this in an afternoon so it really is a quick make.

crochet lovey, crochet comforter

With her rosy cheeks and little criss cross nose, this little bunny has the sweetest face and floppy ears. The granny square blanket adds a vintage vibe coupled with it’s neutral tones.

A word on yarn choice

I have opted to use Drops Safran 100% cotton as it is not only affordable, but it has a great colour pallete too. It was also really important to me that I chose a cotton that was Oeko Tex standard 100 approved; which means the cotton has been certified to be free of harmful chemicals and is safe for human use, as well as being verified as both safe and non-irritating to human skin. As this bunny lovey was inspired by a very precious little human, I wanted to be sure there were no hidden nasties.

Pattern Protocols

This pattern including all photos are the property of Nicola Florence at ayarnyrobin.wordpress.com. Please do not modify, resell, publish in part or in full, or share this pattern or photo’s as your own. You may sell finished items made from this pattern, (subject to toy making regulations) I hope it becomes a hot item for you; but please credit, with a link, that the item is made using @yarnyrobin pattern / #springbunnylovey

You will need

3mm hook or hook size  to meet gauge

Scissors

2 pins        

Darning needle & sewing needle

stitch marker – optional

Polyester toy filling (fire safety standard / EN71)

Blusher

You will also need

50g of Drops Safran 100% cotton colour 21 (camel)

2g of Drops Safran 100% cotton colour 01 (desert rose pink)

Small amount of black embroidery floss

Pattern Notes

This pattern is written using UK crochet terminology and the stitch abbreviations can be found below. I have included US terminology in brackets if you wish to convert.

The head, arms and ears are made in continuous rounds or spirals. It is a method commonly used in amigurumi and means there will be no visible seams. Therefore, when you start a new round just work it into the next st. I recommend marking the first st of each round with a st marker.

Starting chains in the blanket section counts as a stitch throughout the pattern unless otherwise stated. Repeats are marked by asterisks *.

Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch- chain / chain (US)                               St – stitch / stitch (US)

Slst – slip stitch / slip stitch (US)              Tr – treble / double crochet (US)

Dc – double crochet / single crochet (US)   BLO – back loop only

Htr – half treble / half double (US)             

Dc2tog – decrease / Sc2tog – decrease (US)

Dc: Insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.                  

Tr: Yarn over hook, insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook.

Htr: Yarn over hook, insert hook into chain or under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.

BLO: Work stitch as stated, but in back loop of stitch only.

Dc2tog – decrease st worked over 2 stitches: insert hook under both loops of stitch, yarn over and pull through so there are 2 loops on your hook, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull through so there are 3 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

Gauge:

Please check your gauge to obtain stated size and to ensure yarn quantities stated are achieved. If your swatch is too small, try going up a hook size to obtain gauge. If your swatch size is too big try going down a hook size to obtain gauge.  Of course, gauge isn’t imperative as this is not a garment that is worn. However, if you do not check your gauge, you may need more yarn than stated and your lovey may turn out smaller or larger than stated.

Gauge swatch 4” x4” / 10cms x10cms  – 20 rows of 17dc / (17sc)

Lovey approx. size 10” x 10” / 25cms x 25cms  

Head

Ch2

Round 1: 6dc into 2nd ch from hook (6dc / 6sc )

Round 2: 2dc in next st and in each st around (12dc / 12sc )

Round 3: *2dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat around (18dc / 18sc )

Round 4: *2dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts* repeat around (24dc / 24sc )

Round 5: * 2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts * repeat around (30dc / 30sc )

Round 6: *2dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts* repeat around (36dc / 36sc )

Round 7: *2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts* repeat around (42dc / 42sc )

Round 8: *2dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts* repeat around (48dc / 48sc )

Round 9 – 13: dc in each st around (48dc / 48sc )

Round 14: *dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts* repeat around (42dc / 42sc)

Round 15: *dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts* repeat around (36dc / 36sc )

Round 16: *dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts* repeat around (30dc / 30sc )

Round 17: *dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts* repeat around (24dc / 24sc )

Round 18: *dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts* repeat around (18dc / 18sc ) 

Now tightly stuff head with safety toy filling

In Back Loops Only (BLO)

Round 19: *dc2tog, dc in next st* repeat around (12dc / 12sc ) 

Fasten off leaving a long tail.  You will use this to sew the head to the blanket.  

How to embroider the face

Take a long length of embroider floss and split off 3 strands by holding them and pulling down the whole length.  When making your stitches do not pull them to tight, a gentle tension is all that is needed. I embroidered the face with one long length of floss, to do this pull your stitches through slowly, to prevent tangling and /or knotting.

Nose:

Start by threading your sewing needle and inserting it through the bottom of the head and leaving a small tail visible hanging from the stuffing. Exit needle on row 6 from the bottom of the head, insert needle diagonally into row 8. I made my diagonal stitch over 3 dc’s width. Exit needle in row 6 under previous entry point and insert at opposite diagonal. Do not fasten off move straight onto the eyes.

Eyes:

Insert pin to mark where the eye will start, above and inline with the outside of the nose on the right side (facing you) with the floss still on your needle exit in st marked by your needle on row 11, insert needle in a gentle diagonal on row below, exit needle horizontally on same row about 2sts across, insert needle at point of last entry (back stitch), exit needle in a gentle diagonal on outside edge of eye on row above the horizontal st just made, exit needle below lid a ¼ of the way from the outside of eye and insert needle in a straight line to eye lid to make first eyelash. Exit needle below outside edge of lid at a slight angle and insert needle at outside edge of eye lid to make final eye lash. Do not fasten off.

Exit needle at point for second eye and repeat process. Finish by bringing floss through the bottom of the head and tie with starting tail and trim ends.

Ears (Make 2)

Ch2

Round 1: 6dc into 2nd ch from hook, (6dc / 6sc )

Round 2: 2dc in each st around. (12dc / 12sc )

Round3: *2dc in next st, 1dc in next st* repeat around (18dc / 18sc )

Round 4 – 7: dc in each st around (18dc / 18sc )

Round 8: dc2tog, dc in next 14sts, dc2tog,  (16dc / 16sc )

Round 9: dc2tog, dc in next 12sts, dc2tog  (14htr / 14sc )

Round 10: dc2tog, dc in next 10sts, dc2tog (12dc / 12sc )

Rounds 11 – 14: dc in each st around (12dc / 12sc )

Round 15: dc2tog all around (6dc /  6sc ) Fasten off and leave along tail, now with a darning needle attach the ears securely to the head by sewing along both the outer side and under side of the ear, catching under the stitches of the head and the ear. You may find it helpful to pin the ears into position before you sew them on. This helps you to decide on a good position and will prevent lopsided ears! Once competed weave in any loose ends.

Bow

With pink cotton

Ch 6

Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch along, turn (5dc / 5sc )

Row 2 – 10: dc in each st along, turn  (5dc / 5sc )

Fasten off and weave in ends. Take long piece of cotton and tie a knot in the middle of bow, snipping short the shorter tail. Now wrap long tail several times around the middle of the bow taking care to cover the tail you snipped short. To finish take the cotton wrapped around the bow and thread needle, finish by taking needle through the wrapped cotton on the backside and knot, leaving a long tail. Now with a darning needle, securely sew bow to the head and weave in any loose ends.

Now with a small amount of blusher on a brush add two little rosy cheeks to the face.

Arms (Make 2)

Ch2

Round 1: 7dc into 2nd ch from hook, (7dc / 7sc )

Round 2 – 23: dc in each st around   (7dc / 7sc )

Fasten off leaving a long tail. With a darning needle attach to underside of head securely by sewing along both the outer side and under side of the arm, catching under the stitches of the head and the arm. You may find it helpful to pin the arms into position before you sew them on. Finish by sewing criss cross the bottom of head to close the gap.

Blanket

Ch 6, slst to 1st ch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch3 (counts as tr) 15tr into ring, join with a slst to top of ch3        (16tr / 16dc )

Round 2: ch3 (counts as a tr) tr in same space, ch1, 2tr in same space, *ch1, miss a st, 2tr in next st, ch1, miss a stitch, (2tr in next st, ch1, 2tr in same space)* repeat * – * twice, ch1, miss a st, 2tr in next st, ch1, slst to top of ch3, slst to corner space

Round 3: ch3 (counts as a tr) tr in same space, ch1, 2tr in same space, *ch1,  2tr in next ch space, ch1, 2tr in next ch space, ch1, (2tr in next ch space, ch1, 2tr in same space)* repeat * – * twice, ch1, 2tr in next ch space, ch1, 2tr in next ch space, ch1, slst to top of ch3, slst to corner space

Rounds 4 – 8: continue rounds as round 3, you will have an extra set of 2tr, ch1 along each side in each row.

Ie/ continue with corner spaces = 2tr, ch1, 2tr, ch1

Sides = 2tr, ch1

Rounds 9 – 14: Continue as rounds 4 – 8 but add 2ch in corner spaces

Ie/ continue with corner spaces = 2tr, ch2, 2tr, ch1

Sides = 2tr, ch1

Round 15: ch2 (counts as htr), htr in same space, ch2, 2htr in same space, htr in each st and in each space along edge

Corner space = 2htr, ch2, 2htr

Fasten off and weave in ends

Now with the long tail from the head, thread darning needle and position head in centre of blanket with the face pointing to a corner of the blanket (on the diagonal) sew securely all around utilising the front loops from round 19 of head. You will also need to sew blanket to the arms also.  I like to sew around the head twice just for added security.

I hope you enjoy making this Spring bunny lovey. I would love to see your makes; the easiest way to do this is to share them on your social media by tagging me @yarnyrobin and using #springbunnylovey it will honestly make me do a happy dance and I would love to share them too!

 You can also follow me on Instagram at @yarnyrobin and on facebook as Baby_yarnyrobin for discounts and latest updates.

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As promised my Toasty Earflap hat pattern is now available to purchase over in my etsy shop. Available in sizes newborn – large adult it really is a pattern suitable for the whole family. Grab 10% off all my patterns until Sunday 30th Jan 2022 using code HAPPY10

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Free Galentines Coffee Cup Cosy…

crochet coffee cup cosy

It’s been a while since I gave you a free pattern and I really wanted to share something with you to celebrate Galentines Day, which is only a couple or so weeks away now. What’s more I’ve teamed up with my favourite coffee brand at Campfire Coffee, so you can grab 15% off some seriously awesome premium craft coffee to gift with your cosy or to sup yourself. Just use code

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I recommend the coffee bags for great coffee on the go!

This cute coffee cup cosy has a cute ribbed top brim and a chic lacy body made from clusters of v stitches, before nipping in at the base with a band of double crochet stitches and being finished with a yarny little heart.

The pattern is simple and quick to hook up and can be made from stash… just perfect for gifting and treating your best friends with or of course yourself!

You will need:

a small amount baby / sport weight yarn. I used Scheepjes stone washed in Moon Stone and Red Jasper. Pattern does share how to make cosy smaller or larger, so dk yarn will work also.

3.5mm hook,

darning needle to weave in the ends. 

Abbreviations used UK terminology (American terminology in brackets)

st – stitch

slst – slip stitch

ch – chain

dc – double crochet (sc -single crochet)

htr – half treble crochet (hdc – half double crochet)

tr – treble crochet (dc – double crochet)

dtr – double treble (tr – treble crochet)

Turning ch does not count as a st unless otherwise stated

V cluster st – in same st, 2tr, ch1, 2tr (in same st 2dc, ch1, 2dc)

We will start by making the ribbed brim.

Ch5

Row 1: Dc in second ch from hook and in each st along (4dc), ch1 turn,

IN BACK LOOPS ONLY

Row 2: Dc in each st along, ch1 turn (4dc)

crochet coffee cup cosy
when making the rib, crochet into the back loop of each stitch only as shown.

Rows 3 – 33: repeat row 2 (increase or decrease rows in rib to fit around your cup. Rib number of rows must however be a multiple of 3, remember the cosy will stretch) join rib ends with a slst  to form a circle, ch1

Round 1: work 33 dc into top of rib, ch2 (or dc the equivalent number to rows in your rib eg/ 30 rows in rib then 30dc in row 4)

crochet coffee cup cosy

Round 2: * v cluster in 1st st, miss 2sts,*  repeat * – * to end of round, join with a slst in top of ch2 (11 v clusters)

Round 3:  ch2, *v cluster in ch 1 of previous round* see picture below. Repeat * – * all around, slst in top of ch2

crcochet coffee cup cosy pattern

Round 4 – 6: repeat round 3

Round 7:  ch1, dc in first st, *miss a st, dc in next st* repeat all around, slst in top of ch1 (29dc)

Round 8 – 10:  ch1, dc in each st around, slst in top of ch1 (29dc) fasten off at end of round 10.

In accent colour make heart. If you would like more of a photo tutorial for this click here otherwise follow the instructions below.

crochet heart

Ch2

Round 1: 10dc into 2nd ch from hook, slst in to top of 1st dc form a circle

Round 2: Ch 1, 2dc into each st around (20dc)

Round 3: Ch4 (counts as a dtr), 1dtr in the next 3 sts, 1tr in next 4sts, 1htr in next st, dc in next st, ch3, slst into same space (this creates a picot), dc in next st, 1htr in next st, 1tr in next 4 sts, 1dtr in next 4 sts, slst in to ch1 of beginning ch4.

Round 4: ch4 (counts as a dtr), 3dtr into next 3sts, (these are actually the chains from previous round) 1tr in next 3 sts, 1htr into the next st, 1dc in next 4sts, slst in picot space, ch3, slst in to same space (picot made), 1dc in next 4 sts,1htr in next st, 1tr in next 3 sts, 1dtr in next 4sts,

slst in to  the cleft of the heart to finish. Fasten off leaving a long tail and sew to cosy, weaving in any loose ends.

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Pattern Tester Call Out…

Hey lovelies, I’m in need of pattern testers again. This time for my Toasty Ear Flap Hat. Written for sizes newborn – large adult.

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Here’s what I’m looking for.

Do I need to have test crochet before?

Nope… as long as you can crochet and read from a written pattern you are good to apply to be my tester. Infact, I am looking for people with varying abilities of crochet.

Is there a deadline?

Yes…if you are successful in applying for the role of tester I will require you to finish the test within a week of receiving the pattern.

Other than crochet the pattern on time what else do you need me to do? Good question!  I will need you to give me lots of feedback, to include the good, the bad and the ugly! Spot typo’s and grammatical errors and make pattern corrections. I need you to keep in touch even if this means you can’t meet the deadline…life happens, I understand that.

I also require a good quality photo of the finished item that I will be able to use on all social media, my blog and in my Etsy shop…I will of course tag you. Photo’s need to be clear and free from a cluttered background…think insta worthy!

I will require you to be active on social media, ideally you need to be active on Instagram and or facebook with a public account….What does this mean? I would like you to share photo’s with specific hashtags for the pattern, both during and after testing and the pattern is available on general release,

Do I get paid to test a pattern?

Nope…I wish I could say yes, but sadly the answer is no! You also need to be able to provide your own materials…in this case a small quantity of aran / worsted weight yarn and fluffy pompom (or make your own woolly pompom)  However, you will get the pattern fully edited for free and you can choose another of my patterns for free also. If your photo’s are of good quality I will use them here on my blog and in my social media / Etsy shop and I will always tag you so people can head your way!

So if you are interested and can turn this around for me within 7 days,  and you are happy with the terms above, ideally send me a direct message on instagram…you will find me @yarnyrobin.   I have about 4 spaces available and if you are successful I will be in touch within the next week.

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A Whole Lot of Love Beanie

Thank you for the lovely feedback I have received on my free baby blanket pattern; if you missed it you can find it by clicking on the link.

I had a lovely little hooking session yesterday evening, and this is what came off my hook. I am so in love with these sweet hats and I love the colours too!

I used a lovely little heart applique by petals to picots and my best beanie pattern and Voila!

These beauties are now available to purchase just here too.

So, quite a productive little evening, don’t you think? I love a quick make!

What’s your favourite quick make?

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Five Fabulous Free Crochet Tea Cosy Patterns…

There are now 5 fabulous unique and quirky tea cosies available in the Grandma Collection. 

crochet tea cosy free pattern

A very special and sassy collection of tea cosy crochet patterns designed by me and dedicated to the inspirational women in my life.  

There is the loom flower topped ‘Mary cosy’ with beaded detail.

crochet tea cosy free pattern

The  ‘Mabel cosy’ is adorned with bright buttons and lace for some feminine chic.

crochet tea cosy free pattern

Pretty beaded flowers bedeck the ‘Dot cosy’ 

crochet tea cosy free pattern

The ‘Florence cosy’ will add a large dose of fun to your teapot with a fluffy oversized pompom and woven ribbons.

crochet tea cosy free pattern

 and the  ‘Kathy cosy’ offers understated off the shoulder glamour in traditional granny stitch style.

Each patterns is free and comes with a photo tutorial.   They are easy to hook and make great weekend projects; which makes them the perfect gift for tea lovers.

crochet tea cosy free patterns

Which one is your favourite?

I hope you will have fun hooking these great tea cosies.

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 The Grandma Collection ©2018 and the associated cosies are designed by Nicola Florence @ayarnyrobin.
I would love to see your makes and you can share on social media by using the following hashtags
#ayarnyrobin #yarnyrobin @yarnyrobin
These patterns to include the photos are the property of Nicola Florence at ayarnyrobin.wordpress.com. You can’t modify, resell or share these patterns / photo’s as your own. You can sell finished items made from it, but please mention with a link that the item is made using ayarnyrobin.wordpress.com pattern.

 

Robins nest square pattern update:

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Robins nest square

I have updated this lovely pattern and have re shot the tutorial photos, so they are clearer. I have also updated this pattern on ravelry too so you can save for later if you want to.

Hope you enjoy!

As always I’m using English crochet terminology.
Ch – chain
Slst – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet

ch3 – counts as a treble unless otherwise stated.
I’m using drops muskat cotton

and I’m using the colours listed below, you will see you only need a very small quantity of yarn.
red – 16g
old pink – 5g
white – 3g
vanilla yellow – 4g
dark orange -1g

sky blue – 2g
apple green – 3g
and a 4mm crochet hook.

This lovely yarny square measures 7″ x 7″ or 18cm x 18cm once blocked.

 


So here goes…
ch2, join with ss to form a tiny ring (you could make a magic circle instead if you prefer)

CROCHET TUTORIAL

Row 1: ch3,

CROCHET TUTORIAL11tr into ring,

CROCHET TUTORIALjoin blue yarn and slst into 3rd ch
(12tr in total).

CROCHET TUTORIALRow 2: ch3,

CROCHET TUTORIAL1tr in same space, ch1

CROCHET TUTORIAL2tr in next st, ch1

CROCHET TUTORIAL *2tr in next st, ch1*, repeat * * x10 times,
join white yarn and slst into 3rd ch
(12 clusters of 2tr and 12 ch spaces).

CROCHET TUTORIALRow 3: ch3,

CROCHET TUTORIAL *3tr in next ch space*,

CROCHET TUTORIALrepeat * * x10 times, 2 tr in next ch space,

CROCHET TUTORIALjoin with slst in top of ch3 and fasten off.
(12 clusters of 3tr).
Row 4: join green yarn in between any cluster of 3tr of previous round and ch3,
3tr in same sp, ch1

CROCHET TUTORIAL

*4tr in between next cluster of 3tr, ch1*,

CROCHET TUTORIAL

repeat * * x10 times, join with slst in ch3 and fasten off.
(12 clusters of 4tr and 12 ch spaces)

CROCHET TUTORIAL

Row 5: join yellow yarn in any ch space and ch3,
4tr in same sp, ch1

CROCHET TUTORIAL*5tr in next ch space, ch1*,
repeat * * x10 times, join with slst in ch3 and fasten off.
(12 clusters of 5tr and 12 ch spaces)

CROCHET TUTORIALRow 6: join pink yarn to any ch space and ch3,
5tr in same sp, ch1,
*6tr in next ch space, ch1*,
repeat * * x10 times, join with ss in ch3 and fasten off.
(12 clusters of 6tr and 12 ch spaces)

CROCHET TUTORIALRow 7: join red yarn in any ch space, ch3,
5tr in same space,

CROCHET TUTORIALch3,

CROCHET TUTORIAL6tr in same space (corner made),

CROCHET TUTORIAL*6tr in next ch space, 6tr in next ch space,

CROCHET TUTORIAL6tr in next space, ch3, 6tr in same space*
(2nd corner made)
repeat * * x2 times

CROCHET TUTORIAL6tr in next space, 6tr in next space, join with slst in beginning ch3. Do not fasten off.

Row 8: ch3,

CROCHET TUTORIAL1tr in next 5sts,

CROCHET TUTORIAL

*6tr in ch3 sp, ch2,
6tr in same space (corner made),

crochet tutorial*1tr in next 5sts,

crochet tutorialdc UNDER next stitch (indicated by the hook)

crochet tutorial1tr in next 5sts, dc under next stitch,
1tr in next 5sts, dc under next stitch

CROCHET TUTORIAL1tr in next 6sts,
6tr in ch sp, ch 2, 6tr in same space*

CROCHET TUTORIAL

repeat * * x2times

CROCHET TUTORIAL

1tr in next 5sts, dc under next stitch,
1tr in next 5 sts, dc under next stitch,
1tr in next 5 sts, dc under next stitch,
slst to beginning 3rd ch to finish.
Weave in ends.

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A word on blocking:
Before blocking…

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Your square will be wibbly.
After blocking…

crochet tutorialYour square will lie flat and will look much better.
Blocking is really worth the extra effort and isn’t difficult or expensive to do. I just pinned this square to my ironing board so that it measured 7″ by 7″ and hovered my iron just above the square and blasted it with steam. Allow to cool before unpinning and store carefully. Alternatively, you could pin square to the required measurements, to a towel or a pin board, spritz with water and allow to dry.
A very versatile yarny square.

I have also made a baby blanket using this square called the Sunshine Jelly Baby Blanket

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Happy hooking.

Robins nest square ©2016 designed by Nicola Florence @ayarnyrobin #yarnyrobin on Instagram.
This pattern to include the photos are the property of Nicola Florence @ayarnyrobin. You can’t modify, resell or share this pattern. You can sell finished items made from it, but please mention that the item is made using AYARNYROBIN pattern.

 

 

 

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Grandma Kathy Tea Cosy…Free Crochet Pattern and Tutorial.

captureThis is the fifth tea cosy in the Grandma collection, and is quite simply delightful.  The use of traditional granny stitches means that this pattern can be hooked within an evening.  Ideal for that last minute handmade present.  This cosy is sweetly uncomplicated and will cloak any tea pot with elegance.

Dedicated to the inspiration that is ‘Nanna Kathy’ 

 

crochet tea cosy free pattern

The pattern makes a tea cosy that fits a standard 6 cup teapot.

I used less than 50g of Stylecraft special dk yarn in gold and scraps of apricot.

You will also need a darning needle, pin or stitch marker and a pair of scissors.

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

 

  

Stitches used in this pattern refer to English terminology, however a conversion to US terminology is provided in brackets below.

Ch – chain stitch 

slst – slip stitch 

dc –  double crochet (single crochet)

htr– half treble crochet  (half double crochet)

tr – treble crochet (double crochet) 

dtr – double treble crochet (treble crochet)

 

You will also need:

a 5mm crochet hook for main body of teapot and a

4mm hook to complete picot edging trim.

 

Ok, here we go…

Using the gold yarn and 5mm hook, Ch 20

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

To adjust cosy size, the starting chain should be equivalent to the height from the base of teapot to the top of the body of the teapot or to put it another way, to the start of lid.  If adjusting the starting chain it must be a multiple of 3+2.

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 Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each st along, ch3, turn (ch3 counts as tr)  (19dc in total).

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

 

 

Row 2: 2tr in same space as ch3, *miss 2 sts, 3tr in next st (granny cluster)* 

repeat * – * til end of row, ch3 (counts as tr) turn. 

(x7 granny clusters / x6 spaces).

 

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

 

Row 3: miss 1st granny cluster, 3tr in space before next granny cluster, *miss granny cluster, 3tr in space before next granny cluster* Repeat * – * to last space, miss 2 sts, 1tr in last st of row, Ch3 (counts as tr), turn.

(20sts = x6 granny clusters / 7 spaces / 1tr on each end of row).

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

Rows 4: 2tr in same space as ch 3, *miss granny cluster, 3tr in space before next granny cluster* Repeat * – * to end.  Ch3 (counts as tr), turn.  ( 21sts = x7 granny clusters / x6 spaces).

 

Row 5: – 17: Repeat rows 3 and 4, but omit turning ch on row 17.

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

Row 18: turn, ch1 (does not count as st)dc in same space, dc in each st across, ch3 (counts as tr), turn.

(20sts). 

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

Now to make the spout hole!

 

Row 19: 2tr in same space as ch 3, miss 2sts, 3tr in next st, ch 10, miss next x5 granny clusters / x4 spaces, 3tr in last st. 

(20sts).

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial Row 20: ch1 (does not count as dc), dc into same space, dc in next 2sts, dc in next 10 chain sts, dc in next 6sts, ch3 (counts as tr), turn. (19dc).

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

 

Row 21: Repeat Row 2. 

Crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorialRow 22 – 32: Repeat rows 3 and 4 but omit turning ch on row 32.

If adjusting cosy size make sure to finish this section on a row that is the same as row 3 in the pattern ie/ starts and finishes with 1tr.

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  Row 33: ch1 (does not count as dc), dc in same space, dc in each st along and fasten off and weave in ends

(20dc).

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorialnb/ top and bottom – x1 granny cluster underneath spout

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorialNoting top and bottom correctly, attach gold yarn to top right side.

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorialNow to complete the petals.

Row 34: ch1 (does not count as dc), dc in same space, dc in each st across – ( the term sts here is used loosely as they are actually the side posts of the trebles and double crochet sts of the previous rounds.  It may look a bit ambiguous, but we are aiming to get 36dc across this top edge), turn.

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial
try to space these sts as evenly as you can… its just a case of getting them in!

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

Row 35: ch1, *miss 2 sts, in next st place dc, htr, tr, 2dtr, in next st  place 2dtr, tr, htr, dc*

crochet tea cosy - The Grandma Collection

Repeat * – * to end of row

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

slst to beginning ch1 to join cosy in a circle.  

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

Side Seam: Place cosy on teapot and mark with a pin across top of handle, slst from top of cosy down to this point (approx. 1.5cms).

crochet tea cosy free pattern an tutorial

Return cosy to the teapot and repeat process, this time marking below the handle.  Remove cosy leaving marker in place, continue to slst along one edge (not both) until you reach marker for the bottom of the handle.  Now slst both edges together to bottom of cosy, fasten off and weave in all loose ends. 

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

Picot trim: Finally, attach apricot yarn in any beginning dc of petal (ie. dc to the right hand side of petal).

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

  With a 4mm hook, ch1 (counts as dc), dc in next 3sts, dc in next st, ch3, slst into 1st ch (picot made),

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial

dc into same space as previous dc, dc in next 4sts…1st petal edged. 

For next petal and for all petals around, dc in next 4sts, dc in next st, ch3, slst into 1st ch, dc in same space as previous dc, dc in next 4sts.

NB/ do not crochet in this space by mistake  

crochet tea cosy free pattern and tutorial
Do not crochet in this space by mistake else your picot will not be central!

To finish slst to beginning ch of trim, fasten off and weave in ends.

crochet tea cosy free patternNow I think it’s time for a brew…don’t you?

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I REALLY HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED MAKING THIS PATTERN AS MUCH AS I HAVE ENJOYED CREATING IT FOR YOU.  IF YOU ARE NOT SURE ABOUT SOMETHING OR NOTICE ANY ERRORS PLEASE SHOUT UP.  EQUALLY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE YOUR Grandma Kathy Tea cosy CREATIONS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW or with the #THEGRANDMACOLLECTION #AYARNYROBIN ON SOCIAL MEDIA…I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEM!

THE Grandma Kathy Tea Cosy IS part of the Grandma Collection ©2018 designed by Nicola Florence @ayarnyrobin  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brand New Crochet Tea Cosy Pattern Release Coming This Friday…

   There is a brand new tea cosy on the kitchen counter.  Another brand new addition to the tea cosy series that is called the Grandma Collection and this one’s called ‘Kathy’. 

The free pattern and tutorial will be available here on Friday.

Would you like a sneak peek?…

crochet tea cosy - The Grandma Collection

This photo was snapped last week, but it shows you some  glorious gold granny stitches. 

I can’t wait to share it with you all this Friday.

 

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Valentines hearts…free pattern.

 

crochet heart free pattern
a yarny little heart

With Valentines day just around the corner I thought I would post the pattern for ‘a yarny little heart’ that I published a little while back. 

crochet hearts free pattern

This is a super quick make and would make a cute Valentine bunting or embellishment.  The pattern is free and just here and there is a photo tutorial too. 

Happy Hooking!

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