The driving force behind my Video Tutorials is customer questions! I have a long list of contact methods on every pattern so that customers can contact me if they need help. One reason for this is simply that I want to help. The other reason is so I know where customers are getting confused! I use customer feedback not only to improve my patterns but also to determine which video tutorial I need to make next!
My "recording studio." I use my painting easel to hold my phone!
So, by popular demand, I give you 3 new Featherby & Friends Crochet Tutorials! These are all related in some way to my most popular pattern, The Mix & Match Lovey, but they are useful for other patterns as well.
Interchangeable parts: make any of the 6 animals with the same basic head/body, just change the features!
Use your favorite yarn: it's been tested in various worsted weight yarns so you can switch it up without worry! (see below for description of pictured yarn!)
Easy to follow pattern with step-by-step instructions for all the finishing touches
Pocket size: Finished critters are about 4 inches tall, that means minimal time & materials!
Included in Pattern:
Round Head - for Dog, Koala, Monkey & Mouse
Pointy Head - for Fox & Cat
Body (same for all)
Dog, Koala, Monkey & Mouse Ears
Arms & Legs
Fox Tail
Pointy Snout (for Dog, Fox & Mouse)
Flat Snout (for Cat & Monkey)
Instructions for adding eyes/noses, defining cat/fox ears, & making a braided tail
Materials needed:
3.5mm hook
Your favorite soft, worsted weight yarn (see below)
Each Critter requires approximately 32 yards of yarn depending on parts used.
Safety Eyes & Noses:
All of the Critters have 4.5mm eyes. The noses pictured are as follows:
Cat: 6mm triangle
Dog: 9mm triangle
Fox: 6mm triangle
Koala: 10mm oval
Monkey: embroidered
Mouse: 6mm circle (actually an eye!)
Please note: Safety eyes/noses are recommended for ages 3 & up. If you are making a toy for a younger child consider embroidering facial features instead!
Minimal Assembly: the only parts that need to be sewn on are the snout, owl eyes, & bear ears. Even the blankets are attached as you go!
Interchangeable parts: Make any animal with any blanket
Use your favorite yarn: it's been tested in various worsted weight yarns so you can switch it up without worry! (Shown in Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn: White, Light Grey, Light Peach, Glacier & Ocean)
Easy to follow pattern with step-by-step instructions for all the finishing touches
This adorable Elephant & "Elly" Blanket are compatible with the original lovies!The Elephant can be made with any of the 3 original blankets & the original animals can all be made with the Elly blanket! Available on Ravelry & Etsy!
Useful video tutorials:
Not sure if you're ready for this pattern? Check out the Bluebird CAL! It's a 5-part video that guides you step by step from Magic Loop to Finishing Touches on a little bluebird. A great way to learn essential amigurumi techniques before attempting a bigger project!
Click HERE to go to the YouTube Bluebird CAL Playlist!
Interchangeable Parts: All of the heads, legs, arms, eyes, mouths, etc can be rearranged to make unlimited monster combinations!
Monsters made by my amazing testers!
Attach as you go legs: Intimidated by all those octopus legs? They are attached as you go so there is no sewing later on! Check out the video tutorial to see how it's done! Link also included in pattern.
Not too big & not too small: Each monster is about 8-9 inches tall. A great size for playing & hugging but it doesn't take forever to make!
Cut & Paste Sheet: Included with the pattern is a Cut & Paste sheet with all sorts of parts! Cut out the pieces & rearrange as much as you want until you get exactly the right combination! Great for letting the kids make their own designs.
Easy to Follow formatting: As with all Featherby & Friends patterns I spend a lot of time getting the layout just right! Color coding, space for checking off rounds & lots of pictures with labels. It all comes together to make a pattern that is easy to read so it's easy to make!
Materials Needed:
Worsted Weight (4) yarn: I used Loops & Threads Impeccable (pictured in Sunny Day, Clear Blue & Kelly Green). Each monster uses approximately 150-200 yards depending on parts.
Hook Size G (4.0mm)
Stuffing
Safety Eyes: shown in 12mm & 15mm but really any size can work for a monster! If you are making a monster for a child under 3 consider crocheting or embroidering eyes instead.
Yarn needle, finishing needle
Felt: I used white felt for the teeth but you can use it for other parts too - spots, spikes, belly, mouth, even eyes!
Sewing needle & thread: only if you use felt!
Scissors, glue, plain paper, crayons: for cutting, pasting & coloring your Monster designs!
PDF version included with pattern!
Where to get the Pattern:
The Mix & Match Monsters are available in all 3 Featherby & Friends stores; Ravelry, Craftsy, & Etsy. Wherever you shop please remember to come back & rate the pattern!
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