Skill level: Upper intermediate, requiring amigurumi experience.
1 skein of yarn, size 4, medium worsted, less than 355 yards.
Writing this pattern has been a lengthy process, with the aim to achieve the most realistic appearance possible.
This is more than a simple crochet pattern; it involves working with wire and hot glue, including some wire shaping.
The finished product will have a circumference of 21”-22”.
Materials:
● “I love this yarn” Ivory
● 3.5 mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Hot glue gun
● 16” floral craft wire 18 gauge
● Stitch markers
● Wire cutters
Fiber fill
Abbreviations
● SC = single crochet
● DC = double crochet
● HDC = half double crochet
● TRC = treble crochet
● DCINC = double crochet increase
● INC = single crochet increase
● DEC = Decrease
● INVDEC = invisible decrease
● SLST = Slip stitch
● CH = Chain
● SCFCH = SC foundation chain
● BLO = back loop only, loop farthest away from you.
● FLO = front loop only, loop closest to you.