Louie Mensinger, Author at Club Crochet

How to Crochet a Coffee Mug Keychain

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Learn how to make crochet a coffee mug keychain amigurumi! This easy crochet coffee mug pattern tutorial teaches you how to crochet a coffee mug with a video or written pattern! It even includes a free PDF!

Why did the coffee file a police report?

Because it was mugged!

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The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Main Color
– Brown (Center)
•Size G6/4.00mm Hook
•Stuffing
•Needle

Gauge : 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 1” 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

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What do you call a yeti with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman!

Every pattern includes a full length video tutorial just like this pattern so you’ll never miss a stitch

Crocheted Yancy the Yeti Amigurumi

December 4, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Learn how to crochet an adorable yeti amigurumi! This crocheted yeti pattern tutorial teaches you how to crochet a yeti with a video or written PDF pattern!

What do you call a yeti with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman!

This crocheted Yancy the Yeti amigurumi measures about 6″ inches tall when finished and includes a full length unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!

The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Fuzzy White (Main Fur)
– Light Blue (Skin tone)
– Pink (Cheeks)
– Maroon and Brown (Coffee Cup)
•Size G6/4.00mm Hook
•8mm Safety Bead Eyes x 2 •Stuffing
•Needle
*Pipe cleaner for posable limbs

Suggested yarns:
Buttercream Luxe Craft Angel Hair
Lily Sugar n’ Cream

The Gauge:
5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” Finished piece is about 6” tall

Worked in the Round
Unless otherwise stated

The Abbreviations:
– ch: Chain Stitch
– st: Stitch
– sl.st: Slip Stitch
– sc: Single Crochet
– inc: Increase
– dec: Decrease (Sharp)
– invdec: Invisible Decrease
– BLO: Back Loops Only
– FLO: Front Loops Only
– mbo: Mini Bobble Stitch
– bo: Bobble Stitch
– bbo: Bulky Bobble Stitch

The Bobble Stitch

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to crochet a bobble stitch, and how to use them to completely change the way you make your amigurumi.

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How to Crochet an Acorn

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Learn how to make a crocheted acorn amigurumi! This easy crochet acorn tutorial teaches you how to crochet an acorn with a video or written pattern! It even includes a free PDF!

What’s an acorn?

In a nutshell, it’s an oak tree.

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The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Brown (Bottom)
– Dark Brown (Top)
•Size G6/4.00mm Hook
•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
– BLO : Back Loops Only

Skull Amigurumi

October 19, 2018October 23, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Learn how to crochet a skull amigurumi! This easy crocheted skull tutorial teaches you how to crochet a skull with a video or written PDF pattern!

You hear about the skeleton who couldn’t go to the party? He had noBODY to go with.

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The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– White (Main)
– Black (Holes)
•Size G6/4.00mm Hook •Stuffing
•Needle

Gauge : 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 1.5” tall

Worked in the round

The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Hdc : Half Double Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– FLO : Front Loops Only

Pumpkin Cat Amigurumi

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Learn how to make crochet a pumpkin cat amigurumi! This easy crochet bee tutorial teaches you how to crochet a pumpkin cat with a video or written! It even includes a free PDF!

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The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Black (Main Body)
– Orange (Pumpkin)
– Pink (Nose)
– Brown (Pumpkin stem)
•Size G6/4.00mm Hook
•Plastic Cat Saftey Bead Eyes •Stuffing
•Needle
*Pipe cleaner for posable limbs

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
– FLO : Front Loops Only

Get the Halloween Pattern Bundle

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• Frankenstein
• Zombie
• Witch
• Vampire
• Werewolf
• Ghost
• Pumpkin
• Bat

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

Bat Amigurumi

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

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Learn how to make crochet bat amigurumi! This easy crocheted bat tutorial teaches you how to crochet a bat with a video or written! It even includes a free PDF!

Did you hear about the two bats meeting? It was love at first bite!

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Post a picture of your finished project to enter the October Giveaway!

The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Yellow (Body Color)
– Black (Body Color 2)
– Orange (Worker helmet)
– White (Wings)
•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
– Hdc : Half Double Crochet
– Dc : Double Crochet
– Tr : Trebble / Tripple Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– FLO : Front Loops Only
– M.p : Mini Picot
(ch 2, sl.st into the back loop of the 2nd ch from the hook)

Get the Pattern Bundle

Get the full bundle of Halloween patterns including:

• Frankenstein
• Zombie
• Witch
• Vampire
• Werewolf
• Ghost
• Pumpkin
• Bat

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

Crocheted Goblin Amigurumi

Learn how to make crochet goblin amigurumi! This easy crochet goblin tutorial teaches you how to crochet a goblin with a video or written! It even includes a free PDF!

What do you call a vampire goblin?

Hemo Goblin!