Lettlopi Lamb

Lettlopi lamb was made using Glacier Blue Heather Lettlopi yarn ... 100% Icelandic wool from my stash. I love the look and feel of wool for making amigurumi, but find it more challenging as wool doesn't have enough tensile strength to survive pulling through tight stitches. It tends to snag and pull apart. I persevered to make this adorable little Lettlopi Lamb. 

Lettlopi Lamb loved posing for photos outside in the snow this week. 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown Bunny in his scarf and Lettlopi Lamb made from wool didn't mind the cold snow although my toes were quite chilly by the time I finished.

For the crocheters out there who might like to make a similar looking lamb or bunny, I followed this free pattern for Lettlopi Lamb and wrote all about making Brown Bunny in this post.

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A Lamb and a Pumpkin

A Lamb and a Pumpkin together ... a perfect pairing for fall.

I continue to crochet using yarn from my stash most recently completing A Lamb and a Pumpkin. 

This lamb was was made using a multi-coloured textured yarn for the hood and body while the face and legs were made using beige worsted weight yarn. The textured yarn was challenging as it varied from thin to thick tending to snag and catch on the hook. Challenging yet so worth the extra effort. I love the look of this lamb. Isn't he sweet?

 

In keeping with the season, I also made a little orange pumpkin. 

A Lamb and a Pumpkin ... most definitely a perfect pairing for fall.

If you would like to make an adorable Little Lamb similar to this one, you can find the free pattern here designed by blogger Ashleigh at Sewrella.

If you would like to make a cute little pumpkin, you can find that free pattern here designed by blogger June at PlanetJune.

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Another Little Lamb

Seeing my yarn stash sorted by colour in neat little cakes displayed on a table inspired me to make more toys. I started with Another Little Lamb. I love the way it turned out ... so squishy and soft. 

 

 

Another Little Lamb to brighten your day with smiles and crochet. 

If you would like to make your own Little Lamb, you can find the free pattern here by blogger Ashleigh at Sewrella. This is such a fun pattern, I have made few. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed if you do.

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Four Lambs Together

I recently made another Little Lamb using more yarn from my stash. This Little Lamb turned out just a little bit smaller and softer than the others. I love how each Little Lamb looks similar yet oh so different. If you would like to make your own Little Lamb, you can find the free pattern here. 

While sorting through photos of my four Little Lambs yesterday, I was inspired to write this poem titled "Four Lambs Together". 

It's a silly little ditty, but such fun. I hope it brightens your day with smiles from meo my crochet.

Four Lambs Together

Four lambs in a row

Count them from above

Count them from below

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

No less, no more

Four lambs to love

Four lambs in a line

Count them one more time

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

No less, no more

What could be better

Than Four Lambs Together?

Counting lambs is fun

Who can stop at one?

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

No less, no more

Four Lambs Together

Big or small

I love them All

 

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Another Lamb for Liam

I made another lamb for Liam. This little lamb was made using the same free pattern as all the other lambs I made this summer, only this one is teeny tiny standing only 6.5" tall. 

This little lamb was made using super fine acrylic yarn with a 2.5 mm hook instead of the usual 3.5 mm hook with worsted weight yarn. I love how changing the yarn changes the whole look and feel making each crochet creation unique. Working with yarn from my stash keeps things interesting. I am never completely sure how it's going to turn out.  

The first Little Lamb I made for Liam was 10" tall. See how different they look. The first one is perfect for squishy baby hugs while the second fits easily into baby hands. I expect Liam will love both little lambs equally.

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Lucky Lamb

I have made another lamb aptly named Lucky. "Lucky" that I was able to find and combine an assortment of chunky yarns from my stash to make him look adorable. Lucky Lamb loved posing for these photos.

Luckily I was able to make his face, ears, arms and legs from the same yarn, but if you look closely, you can see three different yarns were used for his head and body. It's a mish-mash that works.

My first Little Lamb was made using the yarn on the left in the photo above. Lucky Lamb was made using chunky wool like the yarn on the right. I followed the same pattern for both lambs but added a few more rows to the arms and legs to make Lucky look more balanced.

Lucky Lamb and Little Lamb enjoyed spending time in our garden before heading inside to hang with the gang in the big white basket. Lucky really is quite a big little lamb. He towers over the Little Lamb for Liam.

If you would like to make a Little Lamb too, you can find the free pattern here. This pattern is so cute, I might have to crochet a whole flock. 

In the meantime, I continue to crochet using yarn from my stash. I am currently working on another Daisy Doll. My last one went to live with a baby girl named Isabel Anne. I think I'll add pink petals this time. As always, I will be sure to share photos once I finish. 

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Little Lamb for Liam

After making two blankets for our grandson due in August, I decided he should have his very own hand-made toy too. I finished this Little Lamb for Liam on Sunday. Isn't it absolutely adorable?

I love this Little Lamb with it's bumpy, bobbly textured head and body ... perfect for little hands to grab, cuddle, squish and toss about.

This Little Lamb posed for photos on Sunday while the sun shone. It has been raining non-stop for a week, so sunshine was much appreciated.

If you would like to make a cute Little Lamb just like this one, you can find the free pattern here designed by blogger Ashleigh at Sewrella. 

I used yarn from my ever-growing stash for this project. A couple friends gifted yarn to me recently, enough to cover a table in our dining room. There are various odds and ends not identified with ball bands. I am not really sure what any of it is, but have sorted it by colour and plan to make more toys since gauge is not important.

I wonder how many toys I can make from this pile? I should gather all my yarn to see how much I have altogether. I expect there is enough to keep me crocheting for a long, long time - years even. I must say that thought appeals to my sensible, frugal side.

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Lucy Lamb

I am slowly working through my yarn stash making toys. I'd like to use up most of it before buying new to make another ripple blanket. Don't you think making toys is a good way to clear up yarn clutter? Luckily crochet critter clutter doesn't bother me.

This time I made a lamb and called her Lucy. Lucy loved posing to show off both her front side and back side. Isn't she cute with her big white fluffy body and lovely lamb ears? 

Lucy meets the rest of the gang and they hit if off right away.

To make Lucy, I used #4 worsted weight yarn for the legs, hands, head and inside ears, but the body, arms, hood and outside ears were made using #5 bulky weight yarn. The different yarn weights required pattern alterations to make everything fit. 

I've listed the alterations below in case you might like to make one too. 

Word of warning - my jot notes were scribbled and difficult to decipher, so I may have got it wrong in a few places. I do plan to test this pattern to make a kitten, so will be sure to provide updates if I find any errors.

lucy lamb PATTERN

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Materials used:

partial ball of Patons Divine (#5 bulky weight yarn) in icicle white

partial ball of Patons Divine (#5 bulky weight yarn) in pink

partial ball of #4 worsted weight yarn in pink (100% acrylic)

partial ball of #4 worsted weight yarn in beige (100% acrylic)

Hook size = 3.5 mm

yarn needles to join pieces

Polyester Fiberfill for stuffing

Small amount of black yarn (for eyes)

Small amount of light pink yarn (for mouth)

Stitches used:

ch - chain stitch

ss - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

sc2tog - single crochet 2 together

Magic Circle - see how here (start each piece with magic circle)

Time to Complete - 10 hours (approximately)
Finished size - 13 inches tall

Legs (x2)

Start with pink worsted weight yarn

R1 - 6 sc (6)

R2 - inc x6 (12)

R3 - (sc inc) x6 (18)

R4 - (2 sc inc) x6 (24)

R5-R6 - sc around (24)

R7 - sc2tog x4 + 16 sc (20)

R8 - sc2tog x4 + 12 sc (16)

R9-R13 - sc around (16)

R14 - (3 sc inc) x4 (20)

R15-R16 - sc around (20)

R17 - (4 sc inc) x4 (24)

Switch to white Patons Divine yarn

R18 - sc around (24) 

Body

Use white Patons Divine yarn to join legs

R19 - sc around (50)

R20 - sc around (50)

R21 - (5 sc inc) x 7 + 3 sc (60)

R22 - sc around (60)

R23 - (8 sc inc) x 6 (66)

R24 - sc 24 + (sc inc + 2 sc) x6 + 25 sc (68)

R25 - sc around (68)

R26 - sc around (68)

R27 - sc around (68)

R28 - sc around (68)

R29 - (6 sc dec) x7 + 2 sc dec (60)

R30 - sc around (60)

R31 - sc around (60)

R32 - sc around (60)

R33 - (8 sc dec) x6 (54) 

R34 - 7 sc dec dec + 23 sc dec dec + sc to marker(50)

R35 - (3 sc dec) x10 (40)

R36 - sc around (40)

R37 - (8 sc dec) x4 (36)

R38 - sc around (36)

R39 - (4 sc dec) x6 (30)

R40 - sc around (30)

R41 - (2 sc dec) x6 (24)

R42 - sc around (24)

R43 - (1 sc dec) x6 (18)

R44 - sc around (18)

Finish off leaving a long tail for joining.

Arms (x2)

Start with pink worsted weight yarn

R1 - 6 sc (6)

R2 - inc x6 (12)

R3 - (sc inc) x6 (18)

R4 - sc around (18)

R5 - (4 sc dec) x3 (15)

R6 - sc around (15)

R7 - (3 sc dec) x 3 (12)

R8 - sc around (12)

R9 - (4 sc dec) x 2 (10)

R10-R11 sc around (10)

Switch to pink Patons Divine yarn

R12-R26 - sc around (10)

Switch to white Patons Divine yarn

R27 - sc around (10)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for joining. Stuff only hands and part way up arm.

Head

Use beige worsted weight yarn.

R1 - 6 sc (6)

R2 - inc x6 (12)

R3 - (sc inc) x6 (18)

R4 - (2 sc inc) x6 (24)

R5 - (3 sc inc) x6 (30)

R6 - (4 sc inc) x6 (36)

R7 - (5 sc inc) x6 (42)

R8 - (6 sc inc) x6 (48)

R9 - (7 sc inc) x6 (54)

R10 - (8 sc inc) x6 (60)

R11 - sc around (60)

R12 - sc around (60)

R13 - sc around (60)

R14 - sc around (60)

R15 - sc around (60)

R16 - sc around (60)

R17 - sc around (60)

R18 - sc around (60)

R19 - sc around (60)

R20 - (8 sc dec) x6 (54)

R21 - sc around (54)

R22 - (7 sc dec) x6 (48)

R23 - (6 sc dec) x6 (42)

R24 - (5 sc dec) x6 (36)

R25 - (4 sc dec) x6 (30)

R26 - (3 sc dec) x6 (24)

R27 - (2 sc dec) x6 (18)

R28 - (2 sc dec) x3 + 6 sc (15)

R29 - sc around (15)

R30 - sc around (15)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for joining. Stuff head and neck firmly to hold shape.

Hood

Use white Patons Divine yarn.

R1 - 6 sc (6)

R2 - inc x6 (12)

R3 - (sc inc) x6 (18)

R4 - (2 sc inc) x6 (24)

R5 - (3 sc inc) x6 (30)

R6 - (4 sc inc) x6 (36)

R7 - (5 sc inc) x6 (42)

R8 - (6 sc inc) x6 (48)

R9 - sc around (48)

R10 - sc around (48)

R11 - sc around (48)

R12 - sc around (48)

R13 - sc around (48)

R14 - sc around (48)

R15 - sc around (48)

R16 - sc around (48)

R17 - sc around (48)

R18 - sc around (48)

R19 - sc around (48)

R20 - sc around (48)

R21 - (8 sc dec) x6 (42)

R22 - ss loosely around (42)

Finish off and cut yarn leaving a long tail for joining. Position on head as shown in photos above. After attaching head to body, I like to wrap the tail from the hood around the neck to cover joining stitches.

Ears

I used this pattern for lamb ears provided by blogger Sarah at RepeatCrafterMe. The inner ear was made with a starting chain of 8 instead of 6, so it would fit nicely inside the outer ear made with bulky weight yarn.

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