Free written pattern & video tutorial: https://www.sweetsofties.com/2023/12/mini-lunar-lantern.html

The Mini Lunar Lantern is a quick, easy, and no-sew pattern that is perfect to make for Lunar New Year! It can be a gift or hanging ornament for home decor, or turned into a cute keychain. Its red color is auspicious in Chinese culture and said to bring good luck and fortune for the new year. You can crochet it in plush yarn or blanket yarn, or use other fibers such as cotton and acrylic. A free, step-by-step video tutorial is available with this written pattern.

SIZE
Height (not including hanging loop and tassel): 2 inches (5cm)

MATERIALS
Super bulky weight 6 yarn in red and yellow (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn)
5mm crochet hook
8mm plastic safety eyes (x2)
Stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Optional: thin yarn in yellow for the tassel / hanging loop, and black for the mouth
Optional: a bead to attach to the tassel

LEVEL
★☆☆☆☆ Familiar beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED (US TERMINOLOGY)
FO = fasten off
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
BLO = back loops only
FLO = front loops only

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