Rainbow Mini Paulie-face

well if i can do it.. so can YOU!
just go out and get some stuffing, that's all i had to do.. and a lil snowman looking pocket became a fluffy little body which i felt compelled to sew arms and legs onto!! voila! amigurumi!
so easy, so EASY! i can't believe i never did it before.
and i just made it up as i went. this guy is mini paulie-face,and he sits, stands, and with a little help from human hands.. can also do the double fisted raised arms cheer. yes. (i mean.. YES!!!)
so anyways for my guy i used an aluminum size G (US) hook, and regular WW yarn in a paulie-face rainbow color. the head and body are made in one piece, then the legs and arms are made and sewed on. you dont really have to be that precise when sewing those on, just make sure its secure and aim for one center of balance.. even if it turns out slightly to the left (or right)

here goes the pattern:

**work in rounds always, i join at the end of mine cuz my eyeballs get all googly if i don't. if you can and/or want to, dont join and just use stitch markers (or your god-given eagle eyes)

ch2

1) sc in 2nd ch from hook 6 times. join with sl st to top of first sc.

2) ch1, make 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 12 sts around.

3) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (2sc in next sc, sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 18 sts around.

4) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next. (2sc in next sc, sc in each of next two) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 24 stts around.

5) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next two. (2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next three) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 30 sts around.

6)ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of first sc.

7-10) repeat round 6.

11) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next two. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 24 sts around.

12) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 18 sts around.

13) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 12 sts around.

14) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 12 sts around.

15) ch1, 2sc in same st as joining. 2sc in each st around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 24 sts around.

16) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (2sc in next sc, sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 36 sts around.

17) ch1, sc in same st as joining. sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of first sc.

18-24) repeat round 17

25) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 3. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each of next 4) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 30 sts around

26) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 2. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each of next 3) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 24 sts around

27) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in each of next 2) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 18 sts around.

At THIS POINT YOU WILL WANT TO STUFF THE HEAD AND BODY IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY STARTED TO

28) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 12 sts around.

29) ch1, sc2tog over first 2 sts. (sc2tog over next 2 sts) around. join with sl st to top of first sc2tog. you will have 6 sts around.

30) ch1, sc2tog over first 2 sts. work sc2tog around. you will have 3 sts around.

sl st the opening closed.

LEGS (make two):

ch2

1) sc in 2nd ch from hook 6 times. join with sl st to first sc.

2) ch1, 2sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 12 sts around.

3) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (2sc in next sc, sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 18 sts around.

4) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of first sc.

5-6) repeat round 4.

7) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 12 sts around.

8) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of first sc.

9-20) repeat round 8.
at end of round 20, do not fasten off. after u stuff the leg, sl st it closed so it looks like a wedge shape. leave a long enough tail for sewing.


ARMS (make two):

ch2

1) sc in 2nd ch from hook 6 times. join with sl st to top of first sc.

2) ch1, 2 sc in each st around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 12 sts around.

3) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of first sc.

4-5) repeat round 3.

6) ch1, work (sc2tog over next 2 sts) around. join with sl st to top of first sc. you will have 6 sts around.

STUFF HAND THINGIE NOW CUZ IT WILL ONLY GET HARDER LATER.

7) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of first sc.

8-15) repeat round 7.

STUFF ARM. do not fasten off. sl st the arm closed like you did the legs, and leave a long enough tail for sewing.



now sew the legs to his bottom and the arms at about round 17 of the head/body part.
embroider your face or leave it blank if you like, you could also use buttons, in which case i wouldnt recommend you give it to a child.

this is my original pattern (though im sure there are countless other amigurumi patterns out there) so please do not print or copy to sell this pattern. you may print out a copy for yourself for your personal use. link back to my blog to share with friends.

<3 Mari

Deviator Mesh Tote

so i've been working on this round ripple blanket for like... a month? and its the longest time i've ever spent ignoring a project. i just cant seem to motivate myself for it.
in its place ive been making bags :D
this one i named Deviator cuz it caused me to deviate from my original RR plans and into the purse/tote world. its really easy, just uses DC's and chains and Sl St to join
i used an aluminum size N (US) hook and WW yarn since i never have anything else... i think this bag would be more durable in cotton or nylon. anyways i used Caron One Pound (not the whole thing! far from it) i'm hoping to squeeze out 2 more bags from whats left over

Instructions:
chain 4, sl st in 1st chain to make ring
you will work in joined rounds, no turning.

1) ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
(dc, ch1) 7 times in ring
join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

2) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1. dc in same space, ch1
(dc, ch1) twice in each ch1 space
join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

3) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space, (dc, ch1) in next*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

4) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1. (dc, ch1) in next ch1 space
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space
(dc, ch1) in each of next 2 ch1 spaces*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

5) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first cd+ch1. (dc, ch1) in each of next 2 ch1 spaces
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space
(dc, ch1) in each of next 3 ch1 spaces*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

6) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1. (dc, ch1) in each of next 3 ch1 spaces
*(dc, ch1) twice in next ch1 space
(dc, ch1) in each of next 4 ch1 spaces*
continue around in this way, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

7) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
(dc, ch1) in each ch1 space around
join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning chain 4

8-20) repeat round 7

after round 20, do not fasten off yarn,


STRAP:
1) sl st into next ch1 space
ch4 to count as first dc+ch1
(dc, ch1) in each of next 3 ch1 spaces
dc in next ch1 space so u have 5 dc's and 4 ch1 spaces

2) ch4, turn
(dc, ch1) in each of next 3 dc's
dc in last dc

3-22) or desired length
repeat Row 2

Fasten off leaving a long enough tail for sewing.
sew strap to corresponding end of bag

*optional- make neat rounds of sc along both sides of strap and opening of bag.
(it will be rounds cuz you will work one side of the body of the bag and go up one side of the strap, join and fasten off yarn
then do the same for the other side.

**also optional- make a chain to your desired length and thread it through the top round of meshes. mmhmm it's a drawstring.

this is my original pattern, please do not copy or print to sell
link back to my blog to share, you can print out a copy for your use
and you may sell finished product

Mari

Little Orenji Purse

aluminum size I (US) hook
WW yarn, or preferred

Make Two:

1) ch5.
dc in 5th ch from hook, ch1
(dc, ch1) 4 times in same space
dc in same space

2) ch3, turn
dc in same sp as turning
2 dc in each st across

3) ch3, turn
dc in same sp as turning, ch1
(sk 1 dc, ch1, 2dc in next ch1 space, ch1) across
ending with 2dc in last stitch

4) ch3, turn
dc in same st as turning, ch1
(sk 1 dc, dc in next ch1 space, 2dc in next dc) across
ending with 1 dc in last stitch

5) ch3, turn
dc in same sp as turning, ch1
(sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch1, sk 1 dc, 2dc in next ch1 sp, ch1) across
ending with 2dc in last ch1 space, ch1, sk 1 dc, dc in last stitch

6) ch3, turn
dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next
(dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next) across
ending with dc in each of last 4 sts

do not turn, do not break off yarn.
ch multiples of 5 (example i chained 50 for the purse in the picture)
join with sl st to other side of the crescent

Handles Row which turns work into Rounds
7) ch3, turn
dc in each of next 4 sts, 2dc in next
(dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next) around
join with sl st to top of beg ch3

8) ch1, sc in same sp as ch and in each around
join with sl st to top of first sc

Fasten off yarn.
On the Second Half, (make two, remember?) do not fasten off. instead,
join pieces together, facing desired side, and Slip Stitch together
matching stitch for stitch evenly, all the way around.

Fasten off yarn, join at one edge where the straps start.
Slip stitch the straps together, then work sc's evenly around the mouth of the bag.
join and fasten off yarn.


This is my original pattern, please do not copy or print to sell. It is free for your personal use. Please link back to my blog to share, you may print out a copy for your use. You may sell what you make from this pattern, though not in mass quantity.

Mari <3