Microcosmos: Beetle by Amination

Microcosmos: Beetle

Crochet
March 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
3.5 mm (E)
60 - 66 yards (55 - 60 m)
11cm (4.3in) in length
US
English
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If you enjoyed the first batch of tiny insects, you’ll definitely love the sequel! So, are you ready to enter our tiny, crawling world?

Want to hang out with a celebrity? Meet the beetle!

Materials you’ll need;

  • 42 (45yards) DK (8ply) yarn in DARK BROWN
  • 12m (13yards) DK (8ply) yarn in LIGHT BROWN
  • 4.5m (5yards) DK (8ply) yarn in WHITE
  • Two 9-12mm black safety eyes
  • Half a handful of polyester stuffing
  • Size 3.0-4.0 mm hook
  • Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors

This is a pattern of intermediate difficulty. Key-skills to complete the pattern;

  • Single crochet (increase and decrease)
  • Colour change
  • Half double crochet, slip stitch

The pattern features;

  • Progress photos of each finished item
  • Photo tutorials for tricky parts and assembly

This pattern doesn’t include instructions for basic stitches, but helpful video tutorial links are provided.

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