Louie Mensinger
Orc Amigurumi
An orc walks into a club.. he takes 10 damage. This little crocheted Orc amigurumi measures about 2.5″ inches long when finished and includes a full length unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!
Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Green (Main Body)
– White (Teeth)
– Brown (Loin Cloth / Pants)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle
Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall
Worked in the Round
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ch
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Chain Stitch
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st
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Stitch
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sl.st
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Slip Stitch
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sc
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Single Crochet
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dec
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Decrease (Sharp)
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inc
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Increase
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invdec
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Invisible Decrease
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BLO
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Back Loops Only
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FLO
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Front Loops Only
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mbo
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Mini Bobble Stitch (3-dc bobble)
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bo
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Bobble Stitch (4-dc bobble)
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Color Changes:
(Watch the video)
This pattern requires a few color changes. Be sure to check the note at the end of each Rnd before you make the round to know when to change colors. Carry colors required for each round along with you before you need to do a color change.
For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)
Goblinoid Pattern Bundle
Goblinoids are what I call the overarching theme of characters in the goblin family including Goblins, Trolls, Orcs, Ogres, and Hobgoblins. They are often nasty buggers with nothing on their mind but war and treasure, but every now and then you get a sweet little fella who just wants to hangout and look at shiny things.
Goblinoid
Pattern Bundle
Get the full bundle of Goblin themed patterns including:
• Goblins
• Orcs
• Trolls
• Ogres
• Hobgoblins
• Customizing your Goblinoid
(available with membership or bundle purchase only)
Includes instructions on how to make the characters into finger puppets!
Every pattern includes a full length video tutorial, so you’ll never miss a stitch
Individual Patterns
An orc walks into a club.. he takes 10 damage.
Purchase the individual pattern | $2.99
Customizing your Goblinoid
In this series of tutorials I’ll teach you how to make weapons, items and details to your amigurumi.
*Available with Club Crochet Membership or bundle purchase only*
August Monthly Hook-Up
Hey there! It’s been a while! Turned out these monthly hook-ups took a lot of time to create, but I just had to make one this month to show you all the cool new things from Club Crochet.
Headsup, the first one might be a little weird, but even if you’re not into Goblins and Orcs I think you’ll like the second one.
Which brings us to this months theme which are Goblinoids!
Wait.. what?
Okay I know that sounds really weird, so let me explain. Goblinoids are what I’m calling the overarching theme of characters I’ve been making including Goblins, Trolls, Orcs, Ogres, and Hobgoblins.
I’ve been making these guys for a while but never really showed anyone so I’m a bit nervous but excited to share them with you. They’re great for DnD characters, finger puppets or toys.
I’ve been actually working on a table top game to play with them that I’ll be releasing once it’s been properly tested, so stay tuned!
I know it’s weird but there’s something about them that just really get’s me excited about crochet.
I’ll be slowly releasing all the patterns for each of these characters throughout the month.
But I think the coolest addition to these is the Customize your Goblinoid pattern which is as series of tutorials and videos showing how to add details, items and weapons to your characters.
I realize not everyone in Club Crochet will be as into Goblinoids as me, so this month I’m also releasing a second super big project!
This is Amigurumi 101, a new series from Club Crochet built to teach you how to make your amigurumi better, easier, and quicker!
It’s an ongoing series of tutorials all with their own video. Here’s some of the topics to look for…
New Stitches: These will teach you brand new stitches to add to your amigurumi arsenal. It’s more than just a tutorial though, we’ll be diving deep into stitches talking about exactly how they work and ways you can manipulate yarn to work exactly like you want.
New Techniques: This will go into using a variety of different techniques to build different shapes and colors in your amigurumi. For example, how to crochet dots using only color changes!
Build your own patterns: These will be somewhat mini patterns showing how to make specific body parts which you can put together in your own patterns!
How Amigurumi 101 works...
Amigurumi 101 is an ongoing series with new episodes coming out monthly. I plan on getting out 2 of these a month, and every episode will be available with a Club Crochet Membership.
Once a month one of the episodes from the library will be released for non members. But Club Crochet Members get early access to all episodes and exclusive episodes, on top of the monthly patterns and kits.
Thank you so much for reading along! I’ve been working on these projects for a long while, so I truly hope you like them and that they are of use to you!
And if you’re not too into Goblins and stuff, don’t worry, cute crocheted characters are coming back next month 🙂
Pasta la Pizza, and Happy Hookin!
-Lou
Brontosaurus Dinosaur
What do you call a dinosaur that’s a noisy sleeper? A Bronto-snorus! This little crocheted Brontosaurus dinosaur amigurumi measures about 7 inches long when finished and includes a full length unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!
Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Main color
– Secondary color (Spines)
• Size I9/5.50mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle
Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall
Worked in the Round
The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– BLO : Back Loops Only
Triceratops Dinosaur
Learn how to make crocheted triceratops amigurumi! This easy crocheted triceratops tutorial teaches you how to crochet a triceratops with a video or written! It even includes a free PDF!
What does a triceratops sit on?
His tricera-bottom!
The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Main Color (Body Color)
– White (Horns)
•Size G6/4.00mm Hook
•Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes (6mm+)
•Stuffing
•Needle
Gauge : 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 6” long
Worked in the round
The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– BLO : Back Loops Only
– FLO : Front Loops Only
– M.p : Mini Picot (Ch 2, working in the BLO of the 2nd ch from the hook, sl.st 1)
– Bo : Bobble Stitch
1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch
2. Yarn over and pull through
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 four times total
5. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook
How to Make a Crochet Triceratops Amigurumi
(01:21) Horns (make 3):
[All in White]
Ch 2, Working in the BLO of the 2rd ch from the hook, sc 1
Ch 1, cut the yarn and pull through to sew along the neck and back.
Body:
[All in Main color]
Ch 2 or use the magic loop method
(06:38) Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (4)
(07:04) Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, working in BLO, sc 1, working in both loops, inc (6)
(08:18) Rnd 3: inc in each st (12)
(09:04) Rnd 4: [sc 3, inc] repeat 3 times (15)
(09:32) Rnd 5: [sc 4, inc] repeat 3 times (18)
(07:04) Rnd 6: sc 6, working in FLO, sc 1, [hdc 1, m.p, hdc 1] repeat 5 times, sc 1 (18 [+5 m.p])
(07:04) Rnd 7: sc 6, working in BLO from Rnd 5, sc 12 (18)
(08:18) Rnd 8: sc 1, bo, sc 2, bo, sc 13 (18)
(08:18) Add eyes and horns
(09:04) Rnd 9 – 11: sc in each st (18 x 3)
(09:32) Rnd 12: sc 2, bo, sc 3, bo, sc 11 (18)
(09:32) Rnd 13: sc in each st (18)
(09:32) Rnd 14: [sc 1, invdec] repeat 6 times (12)
Stuff slightly.
(09:32) Rnd 15: invdec, sc 2, invdec 4 (7)
Stuff fully.
(09:32) Rnd 16: invdec, sc 1, invdec, sc 1, sl.st 1 (5)
Cut the yarn and pull through. Sew together.
Avengers Pod Puppet Bundle
Get the full bundle of crocheted Avengers patterns including:
• Iron Man
• Captain America
• The Hulk
• Dr Strange
• Thanos
Includes instructions on how to make the characters into finger puppets!
Every pattern includes a full length video tutorial, so you’ll never miss a stitch
Individual Patterns
Try out these crocheted Avengers Pod Puppets with this free tutorial for a crocheted Iron Man!
Crochet the first Avenger with. Put on a puppet show for your kids, or add him to a keychain and hang him off your backpack!
Purchase the individual pattern | $2.99
This adorable little Hulk will SMASH his way into your heart. Also through some buildings… a couple of bad guys… maybe a helicopter…
Purchase the individual pattern | $2.99
Dr. Strange got lost in the finger puppet dimension. Now he makes appearances at childrens parties and hanging off of back packs.
Purchase the individual pattern | $2.99
Crocheting this little Thanos was a snap…
Purchase the individual pattern | $2.99
Thanos Pod Puppet
Have your own crocheted Thanos sitting safe and sound on your dresser or hanging on your back pack! This little crocheted Thanos from the Avengers miniature amigurumi measures about 2 inches tall when finished and includes 5 unique video tutorials to help you get through the tough parts!
Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Light Purple (Main color)
– Gold (Armor / Gauntlet)
– Navy (Undershirt)
– Grey (Armor)
– Brown (Pants)
– Black (Shoes)
– Green, Purple, Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow (Infinity Stones)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle
Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall
Worked in the Round
The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– BLO : Back Loops Only
– Bo : Bobble Stitch
1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch
2. Yarn over and pull through
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 four times total
5. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook
For color changes in Bobble Stitches: [Blue/Red/Green] = [Step 3/Step 1/Step 2]
Color Changes:
(Watch the video)
This pattern requires a few color changes. Be sure to check the note at the end of each Rnd before you make the round to know when to change colors. Carry colors required for each round along with you before you need to do a color change.
For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)
Get the Avengers Bundle
Get the full bundle of heroic patterns including:
• Iron Man
• Captain America
• The Hulk
• Dr Strange
• Thanos
Every pattern includes a full length video tutorial, so you’ll never miss a stitch
Dr Strange Amigurumi Pod Puppet
Have your own crocheted Dr. Strange sitting safe and sound on your dresser or hanging on your back pack! This little Dr. Strange from Avengers miniature amigurumi measures about 2 inches tall when finished and includes 5 unique video tutorials to help you get through the tough parts!
Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Red (Cape)
– Black (Hair)
– Grey (Hair)
– Sand (Skin Tone)
– Blue (Shirt)
– Navy (Pants)
– Gold (Medalion)
– Green (Medalion)
– Black Thread (mouth)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle
Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall
Worked in the Round
The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– BLO : Back Loops Only
– Bo : Bobble Stitch
1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch
2. Yarn over and pull through
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 four times total
5. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook
For color changes in Bobble Stitches: [Blue/Red/Green] = [Step 3/Step 1/Step 2]
Color Changes:
(Watch the video)
This pattern requires a few color changes. Be sure to check the note at the end of each Rnd before you make the round to know when to change colors. Carry colors required for each round along with you before you need to do a color change.
For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)
Iron Man Pod Puppet Amigurumi
Learn how to make crocheted Iron Man finger puppet! This easy crocheted Iron Man tutorial teaches you how to crochet Iron Man with a video or written instructions! It even includes a free PDF!
The Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Red (Color A)
– Gold (Color B)
– Light Blue (Accents)
– Black Thread (mouth)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle
Gauge : 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 2” tall
Worked in the round
The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– FLO : Front Loops Only
– BLO : Back Loops Only
– Bo : Bobble Stitch
1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch
2. Yarn over and pull through
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 four times total
5. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook
For color changes in Bobble Stitches:
[Blue/Red/Green] = [Step 3/Step 1/Step 2]
How to Make a Crocheted Iron Man Finger Puppet
(00:51) Shoulder Pads (make 2):
[All in Red]
Ch 3, cut the yarn. Sew these onto the arms (after Rnd 11)
Head:
[Starting in R (Red)]
Ch 2 or use magic loop method
(01:55) Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (6) [All R]
(02:15) Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12) [All R]
(03:05) Rnd 3: [sc 1, inc] repeat 6 times (18) [All R]
(04:10) Rnd 4: sc in each st (18) [All R]
(05:50) Rnd 5: sc in each st (18) [2 G, 2 G/R, 2 G, 12 R]
(08:27) Rnd 6: sc in each st (18) [7 G, 11 R]
(10:21) Rnd 7: sc in each st (18) [7 G, 11 R]
(11:49) Rnd 8: sc in each st (18) [1 R, 5 G, 1 R/G, 11 R]
(14:14) Rnd 9: sc in each st (18) [2 R, 4 R/G, 12 R]
Body (Continuing from Head):
(15:49) Rnd 10: bo, sc 7, bo, sc 9 (18) [1 G/G/R (bo), 3 R, 1 R/ LB, 3 R, 1 G/G/R (bo), 9 R]
(22:23) Rnd 11: sc in each st (18) [All R]
(23:27) Add the eyes in Rnd 7 using an extra thread of Light Blue yarn. The right eye goes in stitch 2, and the left goes in stitch 6.
(26:30) Embroider on the mouth between Rnds 8 and 9 using Black Thread.
(28:29) Add a strand of Light Blue yarn under the hands.
(30:02) Sew on the Shoulder Pads over the hands.
(32:20) Rnd 12: sc 2, bo, sc 4, bo, sc 10 (18) [2 R, 1 G/G/R (bo), 4 R, 1 G/G/R (bo), 10 R]
(35:34) Embroider on ribs between the hands and feet using Gold yarn.
[All R from here on]
(37:43) Rnd 13: [sc, dec] repeat 6 times (12)
For regular end:
Rnd 14: dec in each st (6)
Cut the yarn, stuff, and sew closed.
For finger-puppet version:
(38:57) Rnd 14: [sc 2, invdec] repeat 3 times (9)
(41:18) Rnd 15 – 17: sc in each st (9 x 3)
(42:35) Rnd 18: [sc, invdec] repeat 3 times (6)
Cut the yarn, stuff, and sew closed.
Now stuff it into the body. This may take a bit of tweaking to get all the way in.
Get the Avengers Bundle
Get the full bundle of heroic patterns including:
• Iron Man
• Captain America
• The Hulk
• Dr Strange
• Thanos
Every pattern includes a full length video tutorial, so you’ll never miss a stitch