Begin a new project with the Crochet Pono Little Bucket Amigurumi Pattern, and create a captivating character, Pono, along with her tiny bucket. This pattern is an excellent choice for anyone looking to add a unique touch to their collection or searching for a special, handmade gift. It offers an enjoyable experience for crafters at any skill level, utilizing colorful yarns to produce a friendly companion.
Crochet Pono Little Bucket Amigurumi
The result is a charming, heartwarming piece that is sure to bring smiles and a cozy atmosphere wherever it finds a home.
Materials
- Yarn (various colors)
- Crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
- Felt
- Embroidery thread/floss
- Yarn needle
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Ruler or tape measure
- Stiffening material (optional, for the bucket)
Head
Magic Ring:
- Start with a magic circle and work 6 single crochets (sc) into it.
- Round 1:
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 2:
- [1 sc, increase] repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 3:
- [1 sc, increase, 1 sc] repeat around (24 sc).
- Rounds 4-5:
- Sc in each stitch around (24 sc each round).
- Round 6:
- 7 sc, 3 increases, 4 sc, 3 increases, and sc in the last 7 stitches (30 sc).
- Round 7:
- [2 sc, increase] repeat around (36 sc).
- Round 8:
- Start with 1 sc, then do a decrease three times, 4 sc, then repeat the pattern of 3 decreases, and end with 1 sc (24 sc).
- Round 9:
- Decrease around to get 12 stitches, then switch to red yarn for the body.
Body and Belly
- Round 10:
- Start with front loops only, [1 sc, increase] repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 11-14:
- Continue with body pattern, alternating yarn colors as described for Pono's belly details.
- Round 15:
- [1 sc, decrease] in the back loops only around (18 sc).
- Round 16:
- Make 9 decreases (9 sc).
Finish off by sewing the body closed and weaving in the ends.
Limbs (Arms and Fins)
Arms (Make 2):
- Make a magic circle and sc 5 into it.
- Work in the round for three total rounds of 5 sc each.
- Sew to the body.
Fins:
- Follow the instructions in the text, using red yarn and attaching them to the bottom of the body as instructed.
Hair
Start with a magic circle and follow the rounds as described:
- Increasing at each round until you reach the desired size for the hair cap.
- Sew the hair cap to the head.
Hair tuft:
- Chain 3, then work a series of half double crochets (hdc) and slip stitches as detailed to create the tuft.
- Sew the tuft to the top of the head.
Bucket
Base:
- Begin with a magic ring and work in rounds, increasing until the base is wide enough.
Sides:
- Work even in half double crochets (hdc), then do one round of sc to finish the top edge.
Handle:
- Chain to the desired length and sew onto each side of the bucket.
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