One of this years trending style is Neon! Have you considered giving it a try to bring an electrified pop to your next amigurumi project?
As well as the Bear Pocket organiser (that I talked about here) I also have another pattern in issue 148 of Simply Crochet Magazine. Allow me to introduce Zuri the Zebra, a jumbo colourful amigurumi project.
Neon colours have been making a splash in the world of fashion and design, and now they’re taking the crochet world by storm. With their bold, vivid hues, neon yarns add an instant dose of excitement and energy to any project. And what better way to showcase this trend than with a larger-than-life crochet creation like Zuri the Zebra!
Zuri is not your average amigurumi! Standing tall and proud, at 50cm (20 inches) tall when sitting, this neon giant zebra is sure to make a statement in any room. With her striking neon stripes, she exudes a playful charm that’s impossible to resist.
Whether you’re an experienced crocheter looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to try something bold, Zuri is the perfect project to unleash your creativity.
To create Zuri I used two types of Aran weight yarn for this jumbo project. The main bod colour was made from Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious Aran in Buttercream Icing, which is and 50% Polyester 50% Acrylic blended yarn available in 100g (108m) balls. It was my first time using this yarn and I was curious about it as the polyester part is made from recycled plastic bottles. I have to say I was impressed, it’s still fairly soft and there is over 80 shades to choose from, I’ll certainly be considering it for other projects.
For the bright neon accents I used Scheepjes Chunky Monkey in Hot Pink, Neon Green, Yellow and Smoke (for the hooves). I’ve used Chunky Monkey in lots of projects in the past, it’s a really versatile 100% acrylic yarn Aran weight yarn 100g (116m) balls.
Then the only other things you will need are a 5.5 (US size H/8), a pair of 24mm black safety eyes, some stitch markers, some toy filler (at least 1kg / 2lbs), pins and a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together. And if you are looking for a large project bag to keep all that I can certainly recommend my Dear Ewe Large Project or Tote bags that hold 8 or more balls of yarn comfortably.
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Not only is Zuri a delightful addition to any crochet collection, but she also makes a wonderful gift for friends and loved ones. Imagine the joy on someone’s face when they unwrap their very own giant neon giant – it’s sure to be a gift they’ll treasure for years to come.
Issue 148 of Simply Crochet Magazine is on sale from 16 April 2024 and is available to order online or download as a digital issue now.
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Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx
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