8 Crochet Animal DIY Kit
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Here you can find video instructions for basic crochet techniques:
BASIC TERMS (IN SIMPLE WORDS)
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single crochet — make one basic crochet stitch
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increase — make two single crochet stitches into the same stitch
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decrease — crochet two stitches together
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chain — make an air loop
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slip stitch — connect and secure
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back loop only — insert the hook only into the back part of the stitch
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front loop only — insert the hook only into the front part of the stitch
JELLYFISH
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JELLYFISH HEAD
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: In every stitch, make two single crochet stitches.
You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 3:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 1 single crochet
– make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch
You will have 18 stitches total.
Row 4:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 1 single crochet
– make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch
– make 1 single crochet
You will have 24 stitches total.
Row 5:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 3 single crochet stitches
– make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch
You will have 30 stitches total.
Row 6:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 2 single crochet stitches
– make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch
– make 2 single crochet stitches
You will have 36 stitches total.
Row 7:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 5 single crochet stitches
– make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch
You will have 42 stitches total.
Rows 8 to 13: Make 6 rows of single crochet. Each row has 42 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 14:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 5 single crochet stitches
– crochet two stitches together (decrease)
You will have 36 stitches total.
Row 15:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 2 single crochet stitches
– make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch
– make 2 single crochet stitches
You will have 42 stitches total.
Row 16 (use back loop only):
Repeat 6 times:
– make 3 single crochet stitches
– crochet two stitches together
You will have 36 stitches total.
Row 17 (use back loop only):
Repeat 6 times:
– make 1 single crochet
– crochet two stitches together
– make 1 single crochet
You will have 24 stitches total.
Row 18:
Repeat 6 times:
– make 1 single crochet
– crochet two stitches together
You will have 18 stitches total.
Row 19:
Repeat 6 times:
– crochet two stitches together
You will have 12 stitches total.
👉 Stuff the jellyfish head with filling and close the opening.
JELLYFISH SKIRT
Repeat 15 times around the edge:
– make 5 double crochet stitches into the same stitch (this creates a popcorn shape)
– make 2 chain stitches
JELLYFISH TENTACLES
Work from Row 17 using the front loop only.
Repeat the following steps 6 times:
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Make 21 chain stitches
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Turn the work and make 20 single crochet stitches back
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Make one popcorn stitch
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Make one slip stitch to secure
Then:
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Make 36 chain stitches
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Turn the work and make 35 single crochet stitches back
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Make one popcorn stitch
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Make one slip stitch to secure
This creates two curly tentacles of different lengths.
CHICKEN
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CHICKEN BODY
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: In every stitch, make two single crochet stitches. You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 3: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 18 stitches total.
Row 4: Repeat 6 times: make 2 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 24 stitches total.
Row 5: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 30 stitches total.
Row 6: Make 30 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 7: Repeat 6 times: make 2 single crochet stitches, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 2 single crochet stitches. You will have 36 stitches total.
Row 8: Make 36 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 9: Make 36 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 10: Repeat 6 times: make 5 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 42 stitches total.
Row 11: Make 42 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 12: Make 42 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 13: Make 42 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 14: Repeat 6 times: make 6 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 48 stitches total.
Row 15: Make 48 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 16: Repeat 8 times: make 4 single crochet stitches, then crochet two stitches together to decrease. You will have 40 stitches total.
Row 17: Repeat 8 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then crochet two stitches together. You will have 32 stitches total.
Row 18: Repeat 8 times: make 2 single crochet stitches, then crochet two stitches together. You will have 24 stitches total.
Row 19: Repeat 8 times: make 1 single crochet, then crochet two stitches together. You will have 16 stitches total.
Row 20: Repeat 8 times: crochet two stitches together. You will have 8 stitches total. Stuff the body with filling and close the opening.
CHICKEN WING
Make 5 chain stitches.
Turn the work and make 1 single crochet stitch, then make 7 double crochet stitches, then make 1 double crochet stitch to finish the wing shape.
CHICKEN FOOT
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: Repeat 3 times: make 1 single crochet, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 9 stitches total.
Row 3: Make 9 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 4: Repeat 3 times: make 1 single crochet, then crochet two stitches together to decrease. You will have 6 stitches total.
Row 5: Make 6 single crochet stitches. Finish and fasten off.
CHICKEN LEAVES
Split the yarn into two strands.
Make 7 chain stitches.
Turn the work and make the following stitches in order:
make 1 single crochet stitch, make 1 half double crochet stitch, make 2 double crochet stitches, make 1 half double crochet stitch, make 1 single crochet stitch, make 1 chain stitch, then repeat the same sequence again to form the second leaf shape.
CHICKEN MOUTH
Split the yarn into two strands.
Make 6 single crochet stitches. Finish and attach to the face.
FROG
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FROG LEGS (GREEN YARN)
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: In every stitch, make two single crochet stitches. You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 3: Make 12 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 4: Make 12 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Fasten off the yarn. Make the second leg in the same way.
CONNECTING THE LEGS
Join both legs together.
Row 5: Connect both legs and make 24 single crochet stitches around. You will have 24 stitches total.
Row 6: Repeat 8 times: make 1 single crochet, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet. You will have 32 stitches total.
Row 7: Make 32 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 8: Repeat 8 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 40 stitches total.
Row 9: Repeat 8 times: make 2 single crochet stitches, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 2 single crochet stitches. You will have 48 stitches total.
Row 10–17: Make 8 rows of single crochet. Each row has 48 stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
FROG BODY
Row 18: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, crochet two stitches together, then make 3 single crochet stitches. You will have 42 stitches total.
Row 19: Repeat 6 times: make 5 single crochet stitches, then crochet two stitches together. You will have 36 stitches total.
Row 20: Repeat 6 times: make 2 single crochet stitches, crochet two stitches together, then make 2 single crochet stitches. You will have 30 stitches total.
Row 21: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then crochet two stitches together. You will have 24 stitches total.
Row 22: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, crochet two stitches together, then make 1 single crochet. You will have 18 stitches total.
Row 23: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then crochet two stitches together. You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 24: Crochet two stitches together 6 times. You will have 12 stitches total. Stuff the body and close the opening.
FROG EYES
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: In every stitch, make two single crochet stitches. You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 3: Make 12 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Fasten off and attach the eyes to the head.
FROG HANDS (GREEN YARN, MAKE 2)
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: Make 2 single crochet stitches into one stitch, then make 1 single crochet stitch repeatedly. You will have 8 stitches total.
Row 3: Make 8 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Fasten off and attach to the body.
FROG BELLY (WHITE YARN)
Row 1: Make 7 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: In every stitch, make two single crochet stitches. You will have 14 stitches total.
Row 3: Repeat 7 times: make 1 single crochet, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 21 stitches total.
Row 4: Repeat 7 times: make 1 single crochet, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet. You will have 28 stitches total.
Row 5: Repeat 7 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch. You will have 35 stitches total.
Attach the belly to the front of the frog.
LITTLE BEE
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BEE BODY
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: In every stitch, make two single crochet stitches. You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 3: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Row 4: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet.
Row 5: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Row 6–7: Make 30 single crochet stitches. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 8–9: Change to black yarn. Make 30 single crochet stitches.
Row 10–11: Change to yellow yarn. Make 30 single crochet stitches.
Row 12–13: Change to black yarn. Make 30 single crochet stitches.
Row 14: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then crochet two stitches together.
Row 15: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, crochet two stitches together, then make 1 single crochet.
Row 16: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then crochet two stitches together.
Row 17: Crochet two stitches together 6 times. Stuff the body and close the opening.
BEE WINGS
Make the following stitches into one stitch in this order:
make 2 single crochet stitches, make 2 half double crochet stitches, make 1 double crochet stitch, make 1 chain stitch, make 1 double crochet stitch, make 2 half double crochet stitches, then make 2 single crochet stitches.
BEE STING
Row 1: Make 4 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: Make 3 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Row 3: Make 2 single crochet stitches, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 2 single crochet stitches.
Fasten off and attach to the back of the bee.
PENGUIN
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PENGUIN BODY
Row 1: Using black yarn, make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: Make two single crochet stitches into each stitch. You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 3: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Row 4: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet.
Row 5: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Row 6: Repeat 6 times: make 2 single crochet stitches, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 2 single crochet stitches.
Row 7: Continue crocheting and change to white yarn where indicated to form the belly area, following the original color placement. Keep the total stitch count consistent with the previous row.
Row 8–9: Continue working single crochet stitches, changing between black and white yarn as needed to shape the penguin belly.
Row 10–14: Make single crochet stitches around, maintaining the color pattern for the belly. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 15: Begin decreasing while keeping the belly color placement: repeat the following sequence evenly around the row until the stitch count reduces.
Row 16: Continue decreasing evenly, maintaining color changes.
Row 17: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, crochet two stitches together, then make 1 single crochet.
Row 18: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then crochet two stitches together.
Row 19: Crochet two stitches together 6 times. Stuff the body and close the opening.
PENGUIN HANDS
Row 1: Make 4 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: Make two single crochet stitches into each stitch. You will have 8 stitches total.
Row 3: Make 8 single crochet stitches. Finish and attach the hands to the sides of the body.
PENGUIN MOUTH
Row 1: Make 2 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: Make two single crochet stitches into each stitch. You will have 4 stitches total.
Row 3: Repeat 2 times: make 1 single crochet, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Finish and attach to the face.
WHALE
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WHALE BODY
Row 1: Make 6 single crochet stitches into a magic ring.
Row 2: Make two single crochet stitches into each stitch. You will have 12 stitches total.
Row 3: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Row 4: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch, then make 1 single crochet.
Row 5: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then make two single crochet stitches into the next stitch.
Row 6–9: Make 30 single crochet stitches per row. Do not increase or decrease.
Row 10: Create the tail section by making chain stitches and working back along them as indicated in the original pattern to form the whale flukes.
Row 11: Change yarn color if desired and make 30 single crochet stitches.
Row 12: Repeat 6 times: make 3 single crochet stitches, then crochet two stitches together.
Row 13: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, crochet two stitches together, then make 1 single crochet.
Row 14: Repeat 6 times: make 1 single crochet, then crochet two stitches together.
Row 15: Crochet two stitches together 6 times. Stuff the body and close the opening.
