Ice, Ice, Baby
Amigurumi Pattern Set by Roxy's Crochet
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Abbreviations (US English)
mr ch slst st sc dc flo blo inc invdec R number cc | magic ring chain slip stitch stitch single crochet double crochet front loop only back loop only increase invisible decrease number of the round/s or row/s color change |
2.5 mm hook -> my go to and absolute favourite crochet hooks are these Japanese Tulip Etimo Rose crochet hooks. I use them all the time!
Number 2 Schachenmayr Catania in the colours Petrol Blue, Grey and White + tiny bit of Orange & Black for nose and beak
Stuffing -> i use this poly-fil stuffing, i recommend getting a larger amount, because in my experience it's used up fairly quickly
2 rattle tins or rattle balls (the balls max: 2 cm diameter)
Yarn needle -> i recommend get them in several sizes, with a blunt tip (so you don't split the yarn). You will need them very often in amigurumi: the bigger ones for sewing your pieces together and the smaller ones are perfect for embroidery or sewing smaller pieces.
Scissors or cutter -> if you prefer scissors i can really recommend these beautiful high-quality, vintage scissors
OR: If you prefer a cutter - like me - i really recommend this quick to grab yarn cutter
2x2 safety eyes 7 mm -> i recommend to get them in a set with different sizes
or black embroidery thread
sewing pins -> i recommend getting a bunch of sewing pins, because they tend to get lost or bent a little bit
embroidery needle -> i recommend get them in several sizes, with a blunt tip (so you don't split the yarn). You will need them very often in amigurumi: the bigger ones for sewing your pieces together and the smaller ones are perfect for embroidery or sewing smaller pieces.
stitch markers -> i use these
2 wooden rings 7 cm outer diameter
Notes
I recommend doing the color changes by finishing the last stitch of the old color with the new color.
Pull up a loop in the old color, then pull through with the new color. Also proceed this way when color changing during an invisible decrease.
You can find videos about how to do color changes, how to do the invisible decrease and the mattress stitch in my blogpost about this pattern. Link to my blog see footer below.
I also recommend using yarn in the strength i used and also stick to cotton because of the baby chewing on the rattle. You can heat up the back of the safety eyes and push flat, so they are even safer or substitute them by stitching them on with black embroidery thread. I would recommend hand washing the rattle once before use.
Mattress Stitch
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