{Amigurumi Crochet Balloons}
MATERIALS:
- Small amounts of yarn in various colors
- 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
- Bamboo skewers
- Glue
- Ribbon (optional)
- Stitch marker (optional)
THE PATTERN
With color of your choice and 3.5mm hook:R1: Ch 2 then make 6 sc in second ch from hook (6)
R2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
R3: 1 sc , 2 sc in next stitch, repeat 6 times (18)
R4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat 6 times (24)
R5-7: sc around (24)
R8: 1 dec, 2 sc, repeat 6 times (18)
R9: 1 dec, 1 sc, repeat 6 times (12)
Start to stuff.
R10: 6 dec (6)
R11: sc around (6)
R12: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
R13: sc around (12)
Add more stuffing if necessary.
Finish off and fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
R11: sc around (6)
R12: 2 sc in each stitch around (12)
R13: sc around (12)
Add more stuffing if necessary.
Finish off and fasten off.
Add some glue to your skewers and stuck it into your balloon. Leave a few minutes to dry. When dry, add some ribbon. Admire your balloon!
