Free Crochet Pattern | The Colbie Cowl

Do you find yourself staring at a ball of chunky weight yarn, unsure of what to create with it? If so, look no further than the Colbie Cowl, this versatile and stylish accessory is the perfect solution for that neglected yarn, offering a quick and satisfying crochet project that’s ideal for last-minute gifts or a cosy addition to your own wardrobe.

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Pinterest collage for the free crochet Colbie Chunky Cowl from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

I’m excited to say that I’m participating, with the Colbie Chunky Cowl, in the Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter. 30 bloggers have teamed up to bring you a month full of forever free patterns to kick start the handmade holiday season — including crochet, knitting, and sewing projects. There’s something new to make every day in July. Each week has a theme, and my Colbie Chunky Cowl is part of week 2;

Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter. 31 days, 31 projects, 30 bloggers, great prizes. Crochet. Knit. Sew. #cijmakealong2024

Week 1 (July 1-7): Babies, Kids, and Teens
Week 2 (July 8-14): Women
Week 3 (July 15-21): Gifts for Anyone
Week 4 (July 22-28): Home
Week 5 (July 29-31): Pets

There’s also some fabulous prizes up for grabs if you take part in the make-along. The deadline to enter is is Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

So pop on over to the Underground Crafter’s blog to learn more about the prizes, enter the giveaway, and to get links to each Christmas in July Make Along projects available.

The Colbie Cowl stands out not only for its simplicity but also for its effectiveness in showcasing the beauty of chunky weight yarn. This pattern utilises a fun stitch that creates a lovely texture, allowing the yarn itself to shine. Whether you opt for a variegated yarn for a nuanced look or a solid colour for a bold statement piece, the Colbie Cowl adapts effortlessly to your yarn choice, making each creation unique and eye-catching.

The Colbie Chunky Cowl shown on a mannequin from the side so you can see the texture. Free crochet pattern on the Keep Calm and Crochet On UK blog.

One of the best features of the Colbie Cowl is its speed. Thanks to the chunky weight yarn and straightforward pattern, you can whip up this cowl in no time at all. It’s the perfect project for those moments when you need a quick handmade gift or simply want to indulge in a satisfying crochet session without a long-term commitment. Beginners will find the pattern approachable, while more seasoned crocheters will hopefully appreciate the opportunity to relax with a project that doesn’t require intense concentration.

Scroll down for the free version of this pattern but I’d recommend the purchase of the ad-free PDF Pattern if you’d like all the instructions and pictures in a nice document which you can print and take notes on without relying on your phone or an internet connection.

Chunky Colbie Cowl

The pattern below is written just in US terms but you can view a handy conversion chart here on the blog.

Skill Level: Beginner / Easy

Yarn:

Bernat Softee Baby Chunky (100% Acrylic; 148 yards [112 meters]/140 grams): My Sunshine Varg: Shade 97005 (1 ball)

Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size will be different.

Hook: US size K-10 (6.5 mm)

You will also need:

Gauge: 5 sts = 2 inches [5 cm] in US dc

Obtaining the correct gauge is not critical to this project but if your gauge does not match the gauge stated then your finished item will be a different size.

Finished size: 13 inches / [33 cm] wide x 6.5 inches / [16.5 cm] high

Close up of the Colbie Chunky Cowl showcasing the chunky central cable texture. Free pattern available from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK Blog.

STITCH GUIDANCE:

Slip Stitch (sl st) Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.
Chain (ch): Bring yarn over hook from back to front and grab it with hook. Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto hook.
Space (sp): The gap between stitches or chains.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop [two loops on hook], yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.
Back Loop Only (BLO): If you hold your piece of crochet in front of you with the Vs of the stitch on top, the part of the V closest to you is the front loop. The part of the V farther away from you on the opposite side is the back loop. When a pattern asks you to crochet into the back loop, insert your hook into the relevant loop and crochet as instructed.

PATTERN NOTES:

All ch(s) are counted in this pattern.
Ch 2 at the start of a rnd counts as dc.
Ch 1 at the start of a rnd does not count as a st

PATTERN:

Row 1: Ch24; in BLO, 1sc in the 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each st across until end, turn (23 sts)

Row 2: Ch2, 1dc in 7sts, ch7, skip 7sts, 1dc in the last 8sts turn.

Row 3: Ch1, 1sc in the same st as the beginning ch1, 1sc in each st and ch across, turn

Rows 4 – 51: Repeat rows 2 to 3 for the pattern

Row 52: Repeat row 2; do not fasten off

MAKING UP THE COWL:

You should have created a long strip of fabric with a section that looks like a ladder;

Making up of the crochet Colbie Cowl - tutorial photo 1

When you’re ready to create the Jacobs Ladder stitch begin at the bottom row.

Twist the chain over itself so that the right side crosses over the left and closes the first stitch.
Next pull up the loop from row 2 and pull it through the loop creating the “chained” stitch in your ladder.

Making up of the crochet Colbie Cowl - tutorial photo 2

Continue moving up, row by row, until you have pulled each chain through the ladder.

Making up of the crochet Colbie Cowl - tutorial photo 3

Ch1; work 1sc in the next 7sts, sl st in the top of the chain of the ladder to secure, 1sc in the rem 8sts. Fasten off, but leave a long yarn tail for the seam.

FINISHING:

Line up both ends of the cowl and, with right side facing, whipstitch together. Weave in any rem ends.

And that’s it!

Whether you crochet one for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, this pattern promises satisfaction and style in equal measure. If you enjoyed this pattern, you can view a list of my other free patterns here.

The Colbie Chunky Cowl shown around the neck of a smiling model. Free pattern available from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK blog.

If you enjoyed this pattern please give it a love, or leave a comment or review on the platform you got it from – and I hope you’ll share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to make sure you are signed up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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Photo credit: This pattern originally appeared in One Skein Collection of I Like Crochet (2019). Photo credit as shown.

9Jul2024

Free Crochet Pattern | Foundry Fusion Shawl

Posted in Crochet, Free Patterns by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hello lovelies! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to the Foundry Fusion Shawl, a stunning project that combines the beauty of touchable textures with a harmonious blend of three colours.

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Pinterest collage of the free crochet pattern Foundry Fusion Shawl. Free pattern available from www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

The Foundry Fusion Shawl is all about texture; by using a variety of stitches and techniques, this shawl achieves a rich, tactile quality that adds depth and interest. The magic of the Foundry Fusion Shawl lies in the combination of three metallic yarn tones. The choice in this case was easy as the lovely people over at Furls sent me some of their Furls Fibreart Wander Acrylic Yarn in Mist (Silver), Foundry (Iron) and Thatch (Copper).

Furls Fiberart Wander yarn is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (Aran) yarn that comes in 100g balls. Each ball has approximately 120 yards/ 109m and has a lovely lustre about it and it’s also super soft to crochet with.

I was very lucky as the lovely folks at Furls also sent me the most gorgeous Streamline metal H/8 (5mm) hook to use on the project. I’ve got a few Furls hooks (wooden and resin) but this is my first time using the metal kind, I love the weight of it and I especially like these kind of hooks when working with thicker yarn weights.

A flat lay of several pretty shades of Furls Wander Acrylic Yarn on a desktop. A beautiful streamlined metal 5mm Furls hook is shown resting on top of the yarn.

You could of course use any three colours, but when selecting your colours, consider shades that complement each other and create a pleasing gradient or contrast. Or like me go for metallic tones that can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your shawl, making it a versatile accessory for any occasion.

One of the best features of the Foundry Fusion Shawl is its speed to work up. Thanks to the worsted (aran) weight yarn and straightforward pattern, you can whip up a lovely big shawl, that’s like being wrapped in a warm hug, in no time. It’s the perfect project for those moments when you want to indulge in a satisfying mindfulness crochet session.

The Foundry Fusion shawl is held up to show it's large wingspan. A perfect large crochet shawl to snuggle into. Free pattern available from www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Beginners will hopefully find this pattern approachable, while more seasoned crocheters can appreciate the opportunity to relax with a project that doesn’t require intense concentration.

Foundry Fusion Shawl

The pattern below is written just in US terms but you can view a handy conversion chart here on the blog.

Skill Level: Beginner / Easy

Yarn: Furls Fiberarts Wander Acrylic Yarn used in photos: 100% Premium Acrylic Yarn; Worsted Weight (Aran) #4, 100g (120yds / 109m).

3 balls of MIST – YARN A
4 balls of FOUNDRY – YARN B
4 balls of THATCH – YARN C

Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size will be different.

Hook: US size H/8 (5mm).

You will also need

Scissors
A yarn needle
Stitch markers

Gauge: 5sts and 4 rows = 5cm (1.9 inches)

Obtaining the correct gauge is not critical to this project but if your gauge does not match the gauge stated then your finished item will be a different size.

Finished size: Wingspan 87.5 inches / 222 cm; width at widest point 46 inches / 124cm

The Foundry Fusion large textured crochet shawl. Seen draped across a tall standing stone in a park setting. Free pattern available from www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

STITCH GUIDANCE:

Slip Stitch (sl st) Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.
Chain (ch): Bring yarn over hook from back to front and grab it with hook. Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto hook.
Space (sp): The gap between stitches or chains.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop [two loops on hook], yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.
Back Loop Only (BLO): If you hold your piece of crochet in front of you with the Vs of the stitch on top, the part of the V closest to you is the front loop. The part of the V farther away from you on the opposite side is the back loop. When a pattern asks you to crochet into the back loop, insert your hook into the relevant loop and crochet as instructed.
Front post double crochet (FPdc): Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of st indicated (your hook should now be positioned horizontally at the back of the st that you’re working around), yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over pull through 2 loops (two loops on hook), yarn over, pull through remaining loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES:

Where a row starts with a ch3; the ch3 will count as the first dc stitch.
[ … ] Repeat section in square brackets until specified

PATTERN:

Row 1: With YARN A, ch 3, sl st to form a ring, then working into the ring, ch 3, 3 dc into the ring, ch 3, 4 dc into the ring, turn. (8 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st, FPdc in the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the ch3-sp of the previous row, FPdc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the last st, turn. (14 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st, BLO dc in each st across until the ch3-sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the ch3-sp of the previous row, BLO dc in each st across until the last st, 2dc in the last st, turn. (20 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st, FPdc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next 3 sts, FPdc in the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into the ch3-sp of the previous row, FPdc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next 3 sts, FPdc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the last st, turn. (26 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st, BLO dc in each st across until the ch3-sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the ch3-sp of the previous row, BLO dc in each st across until the last st, 2dc in the last st, turn. (32 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st, FPdc in the next 3 sts, [1 dc in the next 3 sts, FPdc in the next 3 sts] until the ch3-sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into the ch3-sp of the previous row, [FPdc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next 3 sts] until the last 4 sts, FPdc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the last st, turn. (38 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Rows 5 and 6 set the pattern of the shawl.

Rows 7 – 8: Repeat rows 5 – 6. (44 sts / 50 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN A and attach YARN C, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 9 –11: Repeat rows 5, 6 and 5 once more. (56 sts / 62 sts / 68 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN C and attach YARN B, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 12 – 16: Repeat rows 6, then repeat rows 5 – 6 twice. (74 sts / 80 sts / 86 sts / 92 sts /98 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN B and attach YARN C, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 17 – 24: Repeat rows 5 – 6 four times. (104 sts / 110 sts / 116 sts / 122 sts / 128 sts / 134 sts / 140 sts / 146 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN C and attach YARN A, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 25 – 27: Repeat rows 5, 6 and 5 once more. (152 sts / 158 sts / 164 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN A and attach YARN B, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 28 – 32: Repeat rows 6, then repeat rows 5 – 6 twice. (170 sts / 176 sts / 182 sts / 188 sts / 194 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN B and attach YARN A, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 33 – 40: Repeat rows 5 – 6 four times. (200 sts / 206 sts / 212 sts / 218 sts / 224 sts / 230 sts / 236 sts / 242 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN A and attach YARN C, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 41 – 43: Repeat rows 5, 6 and 5 once more. (248 sts / 254 sts / 260 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN C and attach YARN B, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 44 – 48: Repeat rows 6, then repeat rows 5 – 6 twice. (266 sts / 272 sts / 278 sts / 284 sts / 290 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN B and attach YARN C, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 49 – 56: Repeat rows 5 – 6 four times. (296 sts / 302 sts / 308 sts / 314 sts / 320 sts / 326 sts / 332 sts / 338 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN C and attach YARN A, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 57 – 59: Repeat rows 5, 6 and 5 once more. (344 sts / 350 sts / 356 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

Fasten off YARN A and attach YARN B, with a sl st to the last st worked;

Rows 60 – 64: Repeat rows 6, then repeat rows 5 – 6 twice. (362 sts / 368 sts / 374 sts / 380 sts / 386 sts, 1 x ch3-sp)

And that’s it!

PARTIAL CHART

Section of chart. Please note there are more stitches and rows than shown;

Section of chart for the KCACOUK Foundry Fusion Shawl. Please note there are more stitches and rows than shown.

BLOCKING

The design of this shawl will benefit from being wet blocked;

Completely soak your item in cold water then gently squeeze (without wringing it) out some of the excess water.
Using your tape measure and pins carefully pin your item on your blocking board (a folded towel will also work).
Double check your measurements if necessary (e.g. check the height and width are correct)
Leave to dry completely over 24 hours, and then unpin.

And that’s it!

The textured crochet Foundry Fusion shawl is shown in close up on a person. It has been held in place with a wooden shawl pin. Free pattern available from www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

14Jun2024

Woolbox | Free Green Hippo Crochet Pattern

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Designing, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hey folks, I’ve got another brand new FREE crochet pattern to share with you today that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Fresh from splashing through the swamps, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet Green Hippo!

Crocheted green hippo amigurumi pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

If you’ve not heard about Woolbox before they are a new online yarn company with a wealth of knitting and crochet knowledge. With the help of different designers, they are beginning to develop some FREE patterns of their own using their brand of yarn – and I’m delighted to be helping them out with that.

You may remember I shared the Blue Rhino, Pink Elephant and Golden Monkey amigurumi, and now we’ve got a fourth ‘Jungle Friend’ crochet pattern to make.

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For my Green Hippo, I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn, it’s a smoothly spun 100% anti-pilling acrylic; anti-pilling means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

On the left there are two images of green shades of Woolbox Imagine DK yarn, on the right we see the Green Hippo crochet amigurumi made from this yarn.

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 26 different colours (and they are adding shades all the time). I just used two different colours for my Hippo; Emerald Green (a rich, vibrant shade of green) and Evergreen (a deep rich green that resembles the foliage of fir trees) with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook. Other than that you would need a pair of black 12mm safety eyes, some stitch markers, some toy filler, pins and a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit – I’ve added the links below:

GET THE FREE PATTERN

On the left there are two images of green shades of Woolbox Imagine DK yarn, on the right we see a close up of the Green Hippo crochet amigurumi pattern and kit available from Woolbox.

The pattern is written in UK terms, but shipping is available to anywhere. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

If you make up the Woolbox Green Hippo I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, X (twitter) or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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17Apr2024

Woolbox Free Patterns | WoolCat Crew

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Designing, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Are you feline crafty? If so, hold onto your crochet hooks because there’s a new collection, designed in collaboration with Woolbox, that’s the cat’s meow! Three purr-fect patterns for some crochet cats!

A collection of crochet cats on a white wooden desk, they are looking to camera with friendly expressions.

Whisker your way into the world of crochet with these adorable FREE projects that will have you purring with delight. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, these patterns are the cat’s pajamas for anyone comfortable with working in amigurumi style.

Choose from Red Tabby, Russian Blue and Siamese – you can make a whole litter and spread the love to friends and family.

A crocheted red tabby cat sits calmly inside a woven basket on a white wooden desk alongside some plants and some balls of yarn

❤️ GO TO KCACOUK WOOLBOX PATTERNS ON RAVELRY ❤️

For all of the cats I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% anti–pilling acrylic; anti-pilling just means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 24 different colours (and they are adding shades all the time), and I used several different colours for the cats with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook. Other than that you would need pairs of coloured 12mm safety eyes (blue, green and brown), some stitch markers, some toy filler, pins and a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together.

A crocheted Siamese cat is lying down with it's head up inside a woven basket on a white wooden desk. It has blue eyes and is wearing a pretty pink collar.

All the patterns are available for FREE from Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit. I’ve added the link to my Woolbox Designer shop below where you can see all the cats (and all the other patterns I’ve designed for Woolbox).

KCACOUK Woolbox Designer Shop

The patterns are written in UK terms, but shipping of kits and yarn is available worldwide. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

A collection of crochet amigurumi cats and sitting on a bed with white linen. A paw-fect crew to get your hooks into - get the FREE patterns from Woolbox. — © Woolbox 2024

If you make up any of the WoolCats I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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4Apr2024

Woolbox Free Patterns | Woolpup Gang

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Designing, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hey folks, I’m delighted to tell you about the ‘ultimutt’ new collection of free crochet patterns I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Embark on a heartwarming journey with the WoolBox Woolpups collection, where imagination meets crochet in the form of cuddly canine companions.

Collage of the six different dog amigurumi patterns and kits available now from Woolbox - meet the Woolpups!

With six delightful options to choose from—St Bernard, Husky, German Shepherd, Border Collie, Saluki, and Dalmatian—there’s a Woolpup for every dog lover and crafting enthusiast.

I’ve tried to bring each Woolpup breed to life, in an accessible pattern, ready to become your faithful friend. Each Woolpup captures the distinctive features and personality traits of its real-life counterpart. From the St Bernard’s gentle expression to the German Shepherd’s inquisitive intelligence, these Woolpups are sure to melt hearts and bring smiles wherever they go.

A crocheted German Shepherd dog sits calmly inside a woven basket on a white wooden desk, it's friendly expression adding to its charm.

❤️ GO TO KCACOUK WOOLBOX PATTERNS ON RAVELRY ❤️

For all of the pups I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% anti–pilling acrylic; anti-pilling just means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 24 different colours (and they are adding shades all the time), and I used several different colours for the pups with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook. Other than that you would need pairs of 12mm black safety eyes (two for each pup), some stitch markers, some toy filler, pins and a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together.

A crocheted St Bernard dog sits calmly inside a woven basket on a white wooden desk, with a sweet hangdog expression on its face.

All the patterns are available for FREE from Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit. I’ve added the link to my Woolbox Designer shop below where you can see all the pups (and all the other patterns I’ve designed for Woolbox).

KCACOUK Woolbox Designer Shop

The patterns are written in UK terms, but shipping is available worldwide. If you are not sure about UK terms then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful. I’d also suggest that these patterns would best suit someone comfortable with working in amigurumi style, as they require attention to detail and shaping techniques.

Collage of the six different dog amigurumi, in sideways profiles available now as patterns and kits from Woolbox

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for your next project or a beginner eager to embark on a creative adventure, the WoolBox Woolpups collection offers something for everyone. So, choose your favourite breed, pick up your crochet hook, and let the paw-sitively flow with the WoolBox Woolpups collection.

If you make up any of the Woolpups I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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29Mar2024

Free Crochet Pattern | Jelly Bean Bunny

Posted in Crochet, Free Patterns by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hop into the spirit of Easter with the charming Jelly Bean Bunny crochet pattern! This adorable design, originally crafted six years ago for I Like Crochet magazine, is not only a delightful addition to your Easter decor but also a fun and festive project for crocheters of all skill levels. With its whimsical charm and cuddly appeal, the Jelly Bean Bunny is sure to bring joy and smiles to your holiday celebrations.

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Pinterest collage for the free crochet amigurumi pattern for the Jelly Bean Bunny from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

As this was quite an old pattern of mine I decided that I’d like to give it a bit of a ‘glow up’ and remake it. Surprisingly I only tweaked things a little bit, but I think those edits have brought it nicely up to date and make the pattern better than it was – I love how it turned out.

Just a quick note to say I used Rico Designs Ricorumi DK (light worsted) but you don’t have to use the same yarn I used, in fact this pattern could make an awesome stashbuster for whatever cotton you might have in your stash.

Whether you’re gearing up for Easter celebrations or simply looking for a fun and quick project, this pattern is perfect for you! Scroll down for the free version of this pattern but I’d recommend the purchase of the ad-free PDF Pattern if you’d like all the instructions and pictures in a nice document which you can print and take notes on without relying on your phone or an internet connection.

Jelly Bean Bunny

The pattern below is written just in UK terms but you can view a handy conversion chart here on the blog.

Skill Level: 2 – Easy

Yarn: Rico Designs Ricorumi DK; 8ply / Double Knit / Light Worsted / Light Weight; 25g / 58m; 100% Cotton

1 ball 062 Pastel Yellow (A)
1 ball 032 Blue (B)
1 ball 009 Coral (C)
1 ball 068 Papaya (D)
1 ball 047 Pistachio (E)

Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size will be different.

Hook: · 3.5mm (US size E/4).

You will also need:

Gauge: 6dc = 2.5cm / 1 inch

Obtaining the correct gauge is not critical to this project but if your gauge does not match the gauge stated then your finished item will be a different size.

Finished size: 15cm / 5.9 inches high

A crocheted Jelly Bean bunny sits on a white background, surrounded by chocolate mini eggs. The bunny features pastel colours and the shape resembles a jelly bean with tall ears, a round body, and embroidered facial features.

STITCH GUIDANCE:

Slip Stitch (sl st) Insert hook in st indicated, arn over and draw through all loops.
Double Crochet (dc): Insert hook in st indicated and pull up a loop [two loops on hook], yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
Double Crochet 2 together (dc2tog): Invisible double crochet decrease method: Invisible decreasing is a method of removing stitches to shape your fabric without gaps. Insert hook in the FRONT LOOP ONLY of the first stitch indicated and pull up a loop [two loops on hook], insert hook in the FRONT LOOP ONLY of the next st, pull up a loop [three loops on hook], yarn over, pull through three loops on hook; decrease made.
Back Loop Only (BLO): If you hold your piece of crochet in front of you with the Vs of the stitch on top, the part of the V closest to you is the front loop. The part of the V farther away from you on the opposite side is the back loop. When a pattern asks you to crochet into the back loop, insert your hook into the relevant loop and crochet as instructed.

PATTERN NOTES:

Magic ring: is also known as a Drawstring Ring or Magic Loop and is often used as a start for working amigurumi. If you are not familiar with this technique you could substitute with a ch2 and then work in the second ch from the hook.
Working in the round: Most of the sections of this pattern are worked in the amigurumi style without joining in continuous rounds. Place the stitch marker in the top of the first st to mark the start of each round.
Sewing seams: Use mattress stitch to sew the seams.
[…] Repeat the sequence between the square brackets by the number indicated.

PATTERN:

CHEEKS: Make 2

Rnd 1: With YARN C; working into a magic ring, 8 dc. (8 sts)

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the Head

BODY:

Rnd 1: With YARN A; working into a magic ring, 6 dc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 dc in each st] six times. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in next st] six times. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: [1 dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] six times. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: [1 dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] six times. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: [1 dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] six times. (36 sts)

Rnds 7 – 26: 1 dc in each st around.

Add safety eyes between rnds 8-9 approximately 5 sts apart.
Sew on cheeks approx 8sts apart over rnds 13 – 15.
With YARN B embroider a nose mouth and eyebrows using the photos as a guide
Stuff the body, continue to stuff as you go

Rnd 27: [1 dc in the next 4 sts, 1 dc2tog] six times. (30 sts)

Rnd 28: [1 dc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc2tog] six times. (24 sts)

Rnd 29: [1 dc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc2tog] repeat to end. (18 sts)

Rnd 30: [1 dc, dc2tog] repeat to end. (12 sts)

Rnd 31: [dc2tog] repeat to end. (6 sts)

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, and using the yarn tail sew up the remaining 6 sts. Weave in ends

EARS: Make 2

Ears are not stuffed;

Rnd 1: With YARN B; working into a magic ring, 6 dc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 dc in each st] six times. (12 sts)

Rnds 3 – 9: 1 dc in each st around.

Rnd 10: [1 dc, dc2tog] repeat to end. (8 sts)

Rnds 11 – 12: 1 dc in each st around.

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the Head

ARMS: Make 2

Leave long tail to start; arms are not stuffed;

Rnd 1: With YARN B; ch9, sl st to form a ring, 1 dc in each st around. 9 sts

Rnds 2 – 22:, 1 dc in each st around.

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, over sew each end of the strip of crochet you have just made.
Sew ends together to create a loop so that candy / carrot can be placed in the arm holes.

FEET: Make 2

Rnd 1: With YARN B; working into a magic ring, 6 dc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 dc in each st] six times. (12 sts)

Rnds 3 – 5: 1 dc in each st around.

Rnd 6: [1 dc, dc2tog] repeat to end. (8 sts)

Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st around.

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the Body

TAIL:

Rnd 1: With YARN B; working into a magic ring, 6 dc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 dc in each st] six times. (12 sts)

Rnd 7: 1 dc in each st around.

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the Body
Stuff with a tiny bit of toy filler

CARROT BOTTOM:

Rnd 1: With YARN D; working into a magic ring, 6 dc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 1 dc in each st around.

Rnd 3: [1 dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] six times. (8 sts)

Rnd 4: 1 dc in each st around.

Rnd 5: [1 dc in the next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] six times. (10 sts)

Rnds 6 – 11: 1 dc in each st around.

Rnd 12: [1 dc in the next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] six times. (12 sts)

Rnds 13 – 15: 1 dc in each st around.

Lightly stuff the carrot bottom, continue to stuff as you go

Rnd 16: Working in BLO; dc2tog. (6 sts)

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, and using the yarn tail sew up the remaining 6 sts. Weave in ends

CARROT TOP:

Rnd 1: With YARN E; ch7 sl st back to the first ch, [ch6, sl st back to the first ch] three times.

Fasten off but leave a long yarn tail for sewing to the top of the carrot.

MAKING UP:

Ears: Sew the ears either side of the top of the head over rnds 2 – 5 approximately 2 sts apart.

Arms: Sew arms into place on side of the Body over rnds 15 – 17 creating a loop so that candy / carrot can be placed in the arm holes.

Legs: Making sure that the bunny can stand upright attach the legs onto the front of the body on rnds 26 approx. 4 sts apart

Tail: Making sure that the bunny can stand upright attach tail centrally on the back of the bunny

Carrot: Attach the top of the carrot to the carrot bottom and add to one of the arm loops.

Crocheted Jelly Bean bunny amigurumi pattern, perfect for Easter, free pattern available now from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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19Feb2024

Free Crochet Pattern | Specked Rainbow Wrap

Posted in Crochet, Free Patterns by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hi folks, I’ve got a brand new FREE pattern to share with you today, I don’t know about you but I am a rainbow fanatic! When I see a rainbow all the colours make me so happy so I thought I’d share with you the perfect accessory to inject a little bit of colour into the dark days of winter.

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Pinterest collage of the Speckled Rainbow Wrap crochet pattern

So there’s a little story behind the creation of this wrap. Back in 2022 I was a guest at the Crochet Sanctuary where, much to our surprise, we were all gifted a whole bit pack of Scheepjes Stone Washed / River Washed Colour Pack minis!

I love these mini’s but I realised I’d actually got two packs (as my brother had got me one for Christmas a previous year), so I decided I wanted to make ‘something’ with all of the colours of this pack. It just so happened that I was sitting next to my lovely friend Claire (of Claire’s Made it) and she had the same idea. So as well as our fab Crochet Sanctuary projects we started working on our own pattern designs, using all of the wonderful shades, that weekend.

Overhead view of a box filled with a rainbow selection of Scheepjes Riverwashed and Stonewashed mini skeins of yarn.

I’d made pretty good headway but then inevitably when I got home I had to work on other things so my poor work in progress just languished for awhile in a corner. Claire on the other hand finished her beautiful scarf and it looked gorgeous!

Our designs are alike, in that they are a similar shape, include eyelets, and of course we use all the colours – but we use contrasting stitches and have a different row repeat so there is enough of a change if you were looking for an additional pattern to hook up some minis. You can find all the details on how Claire made her pretty Colourful Striped Scarf for free on her blog so be sure to check that out too.

Desk top view of a rolled up rainbow crochet scarf along side a mug with a crochet chart on the front.

Anyway, fast forward to the end of last year and I found myself with a bit of time to finish my project. A note about my version before you begin, I did leave roughly 10% of the minis’ to make my scarf as I didn’t want to run out of any colours, and I also had another idea about using up scrap bits of yarn (more on that another time). So if you are using the same yarn, and you want to use all, you may wish to increase the starting chain of your scarf in multiples of 5 or perhaps.

So without further ado allow me to introduce the Speckled Rainbow Wrap, a lovely easy pattern that’s perfect for beginners or more experienced crocheters looking for a mindful make.

Large crochet rainbow filet wrap scarf - free pattern available from Keep Calm and Crochet On UK Blog

Of course you don’t have to use the same yarn I used, in fact this pattern could make an awesome stashbuster for scraps – just keep on working the design until you run out of yarn!

Scroll down for the free version of this pattern but I’d recommend the purchase of the ad-free PDF Pattern (in either UK or US terms) if you’d like all the instructions and pictures in a nice document which you can print and take notes on without relying on your phone or an internet connection.

Speckled Rainbow Wrap

The pattern below is written just in UK terms but you can view a handy conversion chart here on the blog.

Skill Level: 2 – Easy

Yarn: Sport / Baby yarn weight #2 (Fine), approx 580g / 1,508m required in total.

1 pack of 58 colours of Scheepjes Stone Washed colours and River Washed yarn in 10g balls (78% cotton and 22% acrylic).

Pattern will work in other hooks and yarns though finished size will be different.

Hook: · 3.5mm (US size E/4).

You will also need:

Gauge: 5 sts = 2.5cm / 1 inch; 5 rows = 5cm / 1.9 inches

Obtaining the correct gauge is critical to this project for two reasons; if you do not match gauge then either your item will be bigger or smaller than the specified finished size, and as cables are a bit of a yarn eater then you may run out of yarn. Try going up or down a hook size to meet gauge and/or if you know you crochet loosely maybe make sure you have extra yarn before you start.

Finished size: 174cm long x 48cm wide / 68 inches long x 19 inches wide

Large crocheted scarf wrap twisted into a braided knot around the neck of a white mannikin.

Colour order:

You can use your colours in any orders you wish, but if you’d like to make one using the same colour order that I used I’ve put together a list for you below.

1. Stone Washed Obsidian – 829
2. Stone Washed Brown Agate – 822
3. Stone Washed Boulder Opal – 804
4. Stone Washed Axinite – 831
5. Stone Washed Pink Quartzite – 821
6. Stone Washed Moon Stone – 801
7. Stone Washed New Jade – 819
8. Stone Washed Fosterite – 826
9. River Washed Congo – 954
10. River Washed Tiber – 958
11. Stone Washed Malachite – 825
12. River Washed Po – 955
13. River Washed Amazon – 951
14. River Washed Narmada – 962
15. Stone Washed Canada Jade – 806
16. Stone Washed Peridot – 827
17. Stone Washed Lemon Quartz – 812
18. Stone Washed Yellow Jasper – 809
19. Stone Washed Beryl – 833
20. Stone Washed Citrine – 817
21. River Washed Ural – 959
22. Stone Washed Enstatite – 832
23. River Washed Murray – 960
24. Stone Washed Morganite – 834
25. Stone Washed Coral – 816
26. River Washed Mersey – 961
27. River Washed Seine – 947
28. River Washed Nile – 944
29. River Washed Avon – 956
30. River Washed Mississippi – 946

31. Stone Washed Carnelian – 823
32. Stone Washed Red Jasper – 807
33. Stone Washed Rhodochrosite – 835
34. Stone Washed Rose Quartz – 820
35. Stone Washed Tourmaline – 836
36. River Washed Mekong – 943
37. Stone Washed Corundum Ruby – 808
38. Stone Washed Lilac Quartz – 818
39. Stone Washed Deep Amethyst – 811
40. Stone Washed Lepidolite – 830
41. Stone Washed Garnet – 810
42. River Washed Eisack – 957
43. River Washed Ganges – 945
44. River Washed Steenbras – 942
45. River Washed Yarra – 949
46. River Washed Colorado – 941
47. River Washed Severn – 953
48. River Washed Wheaton – 950
49. Stone Washed Blue Apatite – 805
50. River Washed Danube – 948
51. River Washed Rhine – 952
52. Stone Washed Turquoise – 824
53. Stone Washed Green Agate – 815
54. Stone Washed Larimar – 828
55. Stone Washed Amazonite – 813
56. Stone Washed Crystal Quartz – 814
57. Stone Washed Smokey Quartz – 802
58. Stone Washed Black Onyx – 803

STITCH GUIDANCE

Chain (ch): Bring yarn over hook from back to front and grab it with hook. Draw hooked yarn through slip knot and onto hook.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook in st indicated, yarn over and draw through all loops.
Treble two together (tr2tog): Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops (two loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop (four loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all three loops left on hook.
Treble (tr): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops on hook.

PATTERN NOTES

V-Stitch (VSt): 2tr in one st
Beginning V-St (Beg.VSt): 3 ch, 1 tr in the same st
Beginning tr2tog (Beg. Tr2tog): Ch2 – acts as the first part of the tr2tog, continue the tr2tog as normal
(RS / WS): Right Side / Wrong side of work
[ … ] Repeat section in square brackets until specified

PATTERN

The ch3 at the start of a row counts as the first st
You may find it useful to add a stitch marker to the first / last st of a row.
Change colours every three rows; fasten off last st and weave in ends. Attach new colour to the top of the last st worked with a sl st to join. See optional colour order on page 4.

Row 1 (RS): Ch83, 1tr in the 4th ch from hook (counts as first Vst), 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn. 79sts

Work into the ch’s as if it were a st after row 1; this will result in staggered ch-sp eyelet ‘speckles’.

Row 2: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in the next 3sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 3sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 2sts, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 3: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

Row 4: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in each st across until the last st, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 5: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

Row 6: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in each st across until the last st, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 7: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

Row 8: Beg.Tr2tog, 1tr in the next 3sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 3sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 2sts, Vst in the last st, turn.

Row 9: Beg.VSt, 1tr in the next 2sts, [ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 4sts] repeat across until the last 6sts, ch1, miss st, 1tr in the next 3sts, tr2tog in the remaining sts, turn

The six row repeat of rows 4—9 make up the pattern for the scarf:

Rows 10 – 171: repeat row 4– 9 twenty seven times more. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

BLOCKING

The design of this scarf may benefit from being wet blocked;

Completely soak your item in cold water then gently squeeze (without wringing it) out some of the excess water.
Using your tape measure and pins carefully pin your item on your blocking board
Double check your measurements if necessary (e.g check the height and width are correct)
Leave to dry completely over 24 hours, and then unpin.

PARTIAL CHART

Please note there are more stitches and rows than shown:

Crochet chart for the Speckled Rainbow Wrap crochet pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

9Nov2023

Woolbox | Free Golden Monkey Pattern

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Designing, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hey folks, I’ve got another brand new FREE crochet pattern to share with you today that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Fresh from swinging through the trees in the Congo, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet Golden Monkey!

Introducing the crocheted Golden Monkey amigurumi pattern and kit available now from Woolbox — © Woolbox 2023

If you’ve not heard about Woolbox before they are a new online yarn company with a wealth of knitting and crochet knowledge. With the help of different designers they are beginning to develop some FREE patterns of their own using their own brand of yarn – and I’m delighted to be helping them out with that.

You may remember I shared the Blue Rhino, and Pink Elephant amigurumi and now we’ve got a third ‘Jungle Friend’ crochet pattern to make.

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Golden Monkey crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades — © Woolbox 2023

For my Golden Monkey I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% anti–pilling acrylic; anti-pilling just means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

Crocheted Golden Monkey amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades — © Woolbox 2023

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 24 different colours (and they are adding shades all the time), and I just used three different colours for my Monkey; Creme Caramel (a soft browny-mustard colour), Sunflower Yellow (a lovely bright lemon yellow), and Coconut Cream with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit – I’ve added the links below:

GET THE FREE PATTERN

PURCHASE THE YARN KIT

Crocheted Golden Monkey amigurumi pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

If you make up the Woolbox Golden Monkey I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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18Oct2023

Woolbox | Free Pink Elephant Pattern

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Designing, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hey folks, I’ve got another brand new FREE crochet pattern to share with you today that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Fresh from a stomp on the African savanna, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet pink elephant!

Introducing the crocheted Pink Elephant amigurumi pattern and kit available now from Woolbox — © Woolbox 2023

You may remember, in September, I shared the free Blue Rhino amigurumi and now we’ve got a new ‘Jungle Friend’ crochet pattern to make. And there’s one more design yet to come, can you guess what animal it might be?

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Pink Elephant crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades — © Woolbox 2023

For my Pink Elephant I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK (Double Knit / Light Worsted). If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% anti–pilling acrylic that comes in an array of beautiful shades. Anti-pilling technology just means that any project you make with this yarn should not ‘pill’ (go bobbly) over time.

Collage of the Pink Elephant crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades — © Woolbox 2023

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 20 different colours, and I just used three different colours for my Elephant; Soft Heather (a pretty purplish shade), Raspberry Jam (a lovely bright pink), and Pure White with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download for the pattern or as a yarn kit – I’ve added the links below:

GET THE FREE PATTERN

PURCHASE THE YARN KIT

Crocheted Pink Elephant amigurumi pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

If you make up the Woolbox Pink Elephant I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

12Sep2023

Woolbox | Free Blue Rhino Pattern

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Designing, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

I’m delighted to share with you today a brand new FREE crochet patterns that I’ve designed in collaboration with Woolbox. Recovering from a recent romp in the Serengeti, it’s a cute and cuddly crochet blue rhino!

Introducing the crocheted Blue Rhino amigurumi pattern and kit available now from Woolbox — © Woolbox 2023

You may remember that back in May this year I created a British Bulldog and now we’ve got a new cuddly companion perfect for any wildlife lover. I let you into a little secret too; there just might be a few more ‘Jungle Friends’ patterns from me coming to join this little guy.

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Blue Rhino crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades — © Woolbox 2023

For my the Rhino I used Woolbox Imagine Classic DK. If you aren’t familiar with this yarn it’s a smoothly spun 100% anti–pilling acrylic that comes in an array of beautiful shades. Anti-pilling, in a nutshell, just means that any project you make with this yarn, like an amigurumi should not go bobbly over time.

Collage of the Blue Rhino crocheted amigurumi made with Woolbox Imagine DK in three different shades — © Woolbox 2023

Woolbox Imagine Classic DK is available in 20 different colours, and I just used three different colours for my Rhino; Mediterranean Blue, Deep Ocean Blue, and Pure White with a 3.5mm (US size E/4) hook.

The pattern is available for FREE from the Woolbox as just the digital download or as a kit – I’ve added the links below.

GET THE FREE PATTERN

PURCHASE THE YARN KIT

Crocheted Blue Rhino pattern by Keep Calm and Crochet on UK available from the Woolbox website

If you make up the Woolbox Blue Rhino I hope you will share your finished project photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram), or as a project on Ravelry – I love to see what you make! And finally you may wish to sign up to blog (below) and / or my mailing list to get a reminder when new blog posts, discounts or new pattern releases are available.

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx