Friday, 15 December 2017

ADORABLE CROCHET LAMB & MATCHING HEADBAND

The adorable crochet lamb modelled by a darling sleepy baby

Adorable crochet lamb and matching headband - free crochet pattern info from Sweet Nothings Crochet
This adorable crochet lamb with a matching headband is the fourth project I have worked on ... a combo like this is interesting and I’ve had great fun thinking the set up. The crochet lamb is a paid pattern but as you can see it's totally worth it.  I’ve used some of our lovely Indian unbranded 4-ply knitting cotton with a 3 mm crochet hook.  Thank you for joining me.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used some of our lovely Indian unbranded 4-ply knitting cotton with a 3 mm crochet hook ; a little embroidery thread ; embroidery needle sewing needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers ; poly-fill stuffing ; stocking net ; headband ; safety eyes ; beads n more ; satin ribbon
For Indians You could use Anchor , Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum as well
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.
Skill level : Intermediate.  Basic sewing skills needed.

Stitches used :
Starting slip knot :   https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot :   https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ?  https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch :  https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Foundation half double crochet (fhdc) : This is an easy way to start a row of hdc without the starting chain row.
Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA
Half Double Crochet : Hdc :  yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps.  One hdc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8  
Here is a sizing chart for general head sizing : here OR here
Whipstitch to join :  https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join :  https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join :  https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Instructions using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.  For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.

Instruction information
look at those cute eyes

and a look from above

just love how this photographs

crochet lamb toy pattern
Get this awesomely cute lamb (paid pattern) here .  
Paid though it is, it is *totally worth it*.
different angle of the lamb

the full combo of the lamb and its matching headband
For my headband, I used the fantastic crochet sheep ear muff pattern here 
I made one fluffy ear muff and once done, I attached it onto my headband.

For the flower headband, I just used the same lil flower pattern from Shelby the Lamb pattern , similar colours, so that the baby had 2 pieces of headwear with one lil stuff toy :)

For a better hold, I wrapped my (metal) headband with yarn, so there was something to hold the cute lil sheep down.  Cute ain’t it?

Now you could also opt to make a simple crocheted headband base and attach the sheep / lamb motif onto it OR you could even more simply attach the motif onto a satin ribbon.  There you go.. ideas and more :)

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Here are some of my older stuff toy creations.  Have fun with these patterns too.

I have a few toys / amigurumi already made, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go 



































..and some headwear creations...

































































































































































































































































































































I have a few toys / amigurumi already made, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go 


































and some home use / miscellaneous free patterns ...



































































































































































































































































































.. and some headwear patterns ...

































































































































































































































































































































I have a few toys / amigurumi already made, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go 


































and some home use / miscellaneous free patterns ...
































































































































































































































































































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