Hannah Busekrus - Frosty the Snowman Crochet

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Christmas is a time for magic! It is a time full of childhood memories, and believing in things greater than ourselves. Frosty the Snowman is right at the heart of ita timeless story of friendship with unforgettable characters that are still enjoyed today by both young and old alike.

Creating these crochet patterns really took me back to younger years, and I hope they touch you, too! The sweet little dolls are the perfect size for play or display. Start a tradition of gifting Frosty to a new friend for Christmas, or make a new collection of your very own. Either way, I hope you have as much joy making and reminiscing as I did!

Happy crocheting!

This book contains instructions to create twelve crochet characters. The projects range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. If you are completely new to crochet I recommend that you sit down with an experienced crocheter or watch internet videos until you get comfortable holding the crochet hook and knowing how to sustain tension with your yarn. Additionally, practice the stitches described in the following techniques section before you begin a project.

Every line starts with the round/row number in bold, and ends with the stitch count in parentheses.

Instructions in square brackets must be repeated the specified number of times before continuing with the remaining instructions of the round or row (if any).

Instructions between asterisks must be repeated later on, when the pattern calls for it.

When making amigurumi figures, it is easiest to use acrylic yarn because it is readily available, inexpensive, and machine washable.The patterns in this book were designed with DK/3/light worsted yarn. It is fine to use any weight yarn as long as you are consistant throughout the pattern. Of course, if you use thicker yarn, your figure will be larger than the original pattern indicates.

Exact gauge is not important in these projects, as long as you work tight enough to create a fabric that doesnt gape visibly when you stuff the toy. To achieve this, you will need a hook size smaller than recommended on the yarns label. I prefer to use D/3 (3.25mm) for DK and E/4 (3.5mm) for worsted yarn, but these are only guidelines; feel free to experiment to find what best suits your yarn choice and crocheting style.

These are sometimes necessary to mark specific stitches for orientation later. Also, because most amigurumi is worked in a continuous spiral without joining, you will need a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. There are special split-ring markers for crochet, but safety pins or paper clips work just as well.

I recommend polyester fiberfill, as it is easily available and economical, and makes resilient, washable toys. Stuffing settles over time, so (unless instructed otherwise) stuff pieces firmly so they will maintain their appearance for a long time. A pair of tweezers come in handy when you need to stuff narrow pieces or through small openings.

Blunt tapestry needles or yarn needles are recommended for sewing pieces of your figure together. Though not an absolute necessity, a small embroidery needle gives you better control when creating fine details like a mouth. Sewing pins are necessary to hold pieces in place while you join them together.

Embroidery floss is loosely twisted from six thin cotton strands. For embroidery, always start by separating the individual strands (even if you need to use all six). This will produce flatter, smoother stitches.

Plastic safety eyes are available at most craft stores. The instruction for eye placement always refers to the distance between the eye shafts/center of the eyes, which remains constant regardless of yarn weight and eye size. To place the eyes, stuff the head and then use pins to find the right position. Stick the eyes in place, then remove the stuffing so you can attach the safety backs (the safety backs should be pushed onto the eye stems with the bulge pointing away from the eye).