Easter Crochet Items

Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry its been SO long since I've posted!
Today I'm sharing some pictures of 2 Easter projects I crocheted recently.
The first one is a drawstring purse:

And the second one is an amigurumi bunny.  I used the basic amigurumi pattern that I have posted on my blog and just added ears, legs, arms and a face. 

Let me know what you think of them!

-Stitchingupastorm

Basic Amigurumi Pattern

Hi Everyone!

Below is a pattern I wrote up for a basic amigurumi body.  This is only my second pattern, so please excuse any mistakes! Just let me know if you find any problems with it and I will be more than glad to fix them!

Here is the pattern:

Ch 2

10 Dc in 2^nd chain from hook; end round with a slip stitch

Ch 3, Dc twice in each stitch around, end round with a slip stitch

*Sc around, end round with a slip stitch, Ch 1* 

Repeat from * to * for 4 more rounds

*Sc for 5 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

*Sc for 4 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

*Sc for 3 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

*Sc for 2 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

Sc twice in each stitch around and end the round with a slip stitch

Sc around for 3 rounds

*Sc for 5 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

*Sc for 4 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

*Sc for 3 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

*Sc for 2 stitches, decrease* around and end round with a slip stitch

Now use a yarn needle and some yarn to sew the top closed. 

If you try out the pattern, please let me know! I would love to hear any ideas anyone might have for modifications.

Have a wonderful day!

-Stitchingupastorm

Crochet Duckling

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm sharing a picture of a crocheted duck that I worked up this evening. 
I made a very simple body and just added the details.  I am going to try and share a pattern sometime this weekend for the body.  I really like how the shape of the body turned out because you can change it into any animal that you'd like.  I'm thinking about making some bunnies using this pattern when I get the chance. 

Watch for a pattern sometime soon and let me know what you think!

God Bless!

-Stitchingupastorm

Crochet Orangutan

Hi Everyone!

Today I'm sharing pictures of an orangutan I recently crocheted.  In a previous post I featured the blog Planet June.  I loved the orangutan that June crocheted and decided to make one for myself.  Because of how complex June's orangutan is she doesn't have a pattern, so I worked out my own pattern as I went and came up with this little guy:

My orangutan measures 20 inches tall.  I used Yarn Bee for the fur and Vanna's Choice for the skin.  I hope you like him! Leave me a comment to let me know what you think!

-Stitchingupastorm