Skill level: Upper intermediate, requiring amigurumi experience. 1 skein of yarn, size 4, medium worsted, less than 355 yards. Writing this pattern has been a lengthy process, with the aim to achieve the most realistic appearance possible. This is more than a simple crochet pattern; it involves working with wire and hot glue, including some wire shaping. The finished product will have a circumference of 21"-22". Materials: ● “I love this yarn” Ivory ● 3.5 mm hook ● Yarn needle ● Hot glue gun ● 16” floral craft wire 18 gauge ● Stitch markers ● Wire cutters Fiber fill Abbreviations ● SC = single crochet ● DC = double crochet ● HDC = half double crochet ● TRC = treble crochet ● DCINC = double crochet increase ● INC = single crochet increase ● DEC = Decrease ● INVDEC = invisible decrease ● SLST = Slip stitch ● CH = Chain ● SCFCH = SC foundation chain ● BLO = back loop only, loop farthest away from you. ● FLO = front loop only, loop closest to you.
