Bore Street Bakery – Page 2

Well hello my lovely ones. How are we all? I hope you have all had super weekends!! Much preferring the weather now than last week. Goodness it was wet! We seemed to have been drenched when we were out most days. It did mean we could nip into our favourite bakery for a cuppa. Bore Street Bakery pit stop with my two!! Can’t beat it!!

So as promised, here is the pattern for my two little Turtles.

Paddy and Ivy are very close little siblings!! They are usually found playing in the waves and rock pools. Ivy loves the deep waves. She dives under them and pops up squirting her little brother with water!! Little pickle!!! Paddy on the other hand, likes the shallow waters. He is quite content at the minute, following his Daddy around and asking him all sorts of questions about what he is doing.

Paddy and Ivy are quite small in size, as you can see. But they do love to snuggle up in any little ones pocket and have fun on days out with them.

Really hope you enjoy making them. They would be a great friend to any little one that is close to your heart.

Level – Easy

Supplies –

Right then, supplies. As this is a Using Up Year pattern, I have used lots of odds and ends to make my little turtles. Each little turtle uses a total of 35g of double knit yarn, so that will give you a rough idea of how much you will need.

You will also need a 3mm crochet hook, some scissors, toy stuffing, a piece of different coloured yarn for a stitch marker and a blunt ended tapestry needle to sew all your ends in. And don’t forget a pair of safety eyes, if you want to use them and some black yarn for the eyebrows and mouth.

Stitches –

Magic Ring (mr) – For a magic ring, make a loop with the yarn, leaving a tail. (Make sure the tail is under the working yarn.) Now insert your hook into the loop, from the front to the back. Wrap the working yarn around your hook and pull the yarn through and pull tight to create a ring.

If you are unsure, here’s a little video on how to make a Magic Ring.

Slip stitch (ss) – This is where there is no height to the stitch. It’s usually used to join rounds. So insert the hook into the front of the stitch you are joining to. This is usually the first stitch you made in that round/row. So yarn over hook and pull through that first stitch then also through the loop on your hook.

Double Crochet (dc) – Insert the hook through the stitch, front to back, then yarn over hook and pull back through stitch. You will have two loops on your hook. Then yarn over your hook and pull through both loops.

Double Crochet Decrease (2dctog) – This is where you crochet two stitches together to decrease the amount of stitches in the round. So insert the hook through the front of the first stitch only (the front V) and then insert again through the front of the second stitch (the front V). Now yarn over your hook and pull it back through both stitches, so you will then have 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over your hook again and pull through both loops. And there is your 2dctog. (Basically 2 double crochet stitches crocheted together.)

If you need a quick recap on how to do these stitches and a few other snippets of Amigurumi techniques, then follow the link below. Happy watching.

Ok so here we go…

Body –

1 – Using your 3mm hook, make a magic ring, chain 1 and then work 6dc stitches into the ring. (6)

2 – 3 (2 rounds) Work 1dc in each stitch. (6)

4 – *2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (12)

5 – *1dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (18)

6 – *2dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (24)

7 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (24)

8 – Work 2dc in the first stitch, then work 1dc in the next 11 stitches. Now work 2dc in next stitch, followed by 11dc stitches. (26)

9 – Work 2dc in first stitch, then work 1dc in the next 12 stitches. Now work 2dc in next stitch, followed by 12dc stitches. (28)

10 – Work 2dc in first stitch, then work 1dc in the next 13 stitches. Now work 2dc in next stitch, followed by 13dc stitches. (30)

11 – 12 (2 rounds) Work 1dc in each stitch. (30)

13 – Work 2dctog, then work 1dc in the next 13 stitches. Followed by 2dctog stitch and then 13dc stitches. (28)

14 – Work 2dctog, then work 1dc in the next 12 stitches. Followed by 2dctog and then 12dc stitches. (26)

15 – Work 2dctog, then work 1dc in the next 11 stitches. Followed by 2dctog and then 11dc stitches. (24)

16 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (24)

17 – Now work *2dc, then 2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (18)

18 – Work *1dc, then 2dctog* Repeat this ** 6 times. (12)

19 – Work *2dctog* Repeat this ** 6 times. (6)

Now it’s time to fasten off, stuff your turtle’s body and then sew it up with your yarn tail.

Head –

1 – Make a magic ring, chain 1 and then work 6 dc stitches into the ring. (6)

2 – *2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (12)

3 – *1dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (18)

4 – *2dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (24)

5 – *3dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (30)

6 – 9 (4 rounds) Work 1dc in each stitch. (30)

10 – Now work *3dc, then 2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (24)

11 – Now work *2dc, then 2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (18)

12 – Now work *1dc, then 2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (12)

13 – 15 (3 rounds) Work 1dc in each stitch. (12)

Finish your head, by slip stitching into the next stitch and fasten off. Now stuff your head with your toy stuffing so that it will be ready to then sew on to your turtle’s body.

At this stage, you could attach your safety eyes. With the eyes, you need to make sure you have them in the correct place, because once you have pushed the back on. It is very hard to get them off. So keep looking and checking that you are happy. Remember the dome on the back of the safety eye faces out. This is how it stays secure on your turtle’s head.

Shell –

With the shell, I have used 5 different colours, but you can use however many colours you would like. I alternated 2 rounds of colour with 1 round of white yarn.

1 – Make a magic ring, chain 1 and then work 6 dc stitches into the ring. (6)

2 – Work *2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (12)

3 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (12)

4 – Work *1dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (18)

5 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (18)

6 – *2dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (24)

7 – *3dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (30)

8 – *4dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (36)

9 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (36)

10 – *5dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (42)

11 – *1dc in the first stitch. Then 1dc in next. Miss a stitch then 4tr stitches in the next stitch. Then miss 2 stitches. *Repeat this ** 7 times. (42) After the last 4tr stitch, slip stitch into the first dc stitch to complete the round.

12 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (42)

Front Flipper x 2 –

1 – Start by working 12 chain stitches, then slip stitch into the first chain to make a ring.

2 – Now work 1dc in each chain (12)

3 – 4 (2 rounds) Work 1dc in each stitch. (12)

5 – Work 2dc in the next 6 stitches. Follow this by working 1dc in the next 6 stitches. (18)

6 – Work 2dc in the next 6 stitches. Follow this by working 1dc in the next 12 stitches. (24)

7 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (24)

8 – Work 12dc stitches. Then work *2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (18)

9 – Work 6dc stitches. Then work *2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (12)

10 – Work *2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (6)

Now slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off. Leave the tail quite long, so you can use the tail to sew the flippers onto the body.

Back Flipper x 2 –

1 – Start by working 8 chain stitches then slip stitch into the first chain to make a ring.

2 – Work 1dc in each chain. (8)

3 – Now work 1dc in each stitch. (8)

4 – *Work 1dc then 2dc in the next stitch.* Repeat this ** 4 times. (12)

5 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (12)

6 – Work 2dc in the next 6 stitches. Follow this by working 1dc in the next 6 stitches. (18)

7 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (18)

8 – Now work *1dc, then 2dctog.* Repeat this ** 6 times. (12)

9 – 10 (2 rounds) Work 1dc in each stitch. (12)

11 – Work *2dctog.* Repeat this 6 times. (6)

And there we have it. Your 7 little turtle parts. Now it’s time to sew it altogether.

It’s best to start with the head, then the front flippers and then the back flippers. And finally the shell. Just remember to keep checking the alignment of each body part. Once you have sewed them all on, it’s time to use your black thread and needle to sew on your little eyebrows and mouth.

And there you have your little turtle. My daughter and son took their little turtles out and about on Sunday! Think they both had different ideas on how to keep them tucked up next to them all day!!

My son had a more novel way of keeping his little turtle safe.

I really hope you have enjoyed this pattern. Can’t wait to see all your little turtle creations. Don’t forget to share them and link me in.

If you like these little guys, then their parents free pattern will be following shortly!!! Couldn’t resist making the whole family!!

Happy hooking chaps!!!

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(Free pattern designed and brought to you by PipsRainbow. Thank you for not copying or recreating it. ☺️Xx)

Year of the Stitches Week 35 – Little Pyramid

September 2, 2018 No Comments

Little Pyramid

Well I knew it was coming, but it’s still sad that it’s here – the end of the summer holidays with my gorgeous girlie. Two days left. I can’t quite get over how quick it’s gone. Such precious times with my little ones together. They have become so close and play so well together now. They have always got on, but now I’ve noticed that they seem to follow each other around the house. I don’t think they realise they are doing it, but they always seem to be playing in the same room. So cute! I don’t reckon you can beat sibling love! So precious. My daughter loved painting the Smiles Stones this summer, but I didn’t quite realise how much they would play with them together in the garden. Great hide and seek game that seems to keep them happy for ages!! Think we need to make some more!!

Today was my son’s first ride on a carousel. He was so excited! He stood and watched for well over 10 minutes in ore of it!! My daughter loves them, so he’s seen a fair few in his time!! This one was at Blists Hill in Ironbridge! Can’t quite beat the Britishness of it can you!!

So this week it was the 1st Birthday of the Bore Street Bakery in Lichfield, owned by the wonderful Nathan. It’s the most incredible little haven of yummy bread and scrummy delights. The range of artisan breads on offer is mega, I don’t think I could name them all. I remember the first time I walked past this splendid window. I literally double took! It was like, hang on a minute, did I just see what I thought I did. Little man’s pram made a speedy U turn and we were hooked the minute we walked in. They make the most mind blowing Custard Tarts. Need to get a pic of one next time I’m in town. Soooooo delicious! I swear Nathan makes them with cream – must ask him. Nom nom! You guys totally need to go there. Cuppa tea, crochet hook, ball of wool and a custard tart from Bore Street Bakery – I’ve decided that’s all you need in life!! Well, all you need when you have a peaceful moment!!! Happy 1st Birthday Bore Street Bakery!!!! Lichfield would not be the same without you!!!

Hmmm, I have a funny feeling that Autumn is very much on her way. Look at those sneaky little leaves turning. Chilly days are on their way chaps. Cold, crisp mornings with colourful surroundings and chilly days are definitely a foot. It can only mean one thing – sock crocheting!! Haha, well I’ve always said I am a little crochet sock lover!!!

So onto this weeks stitch. So I decided on the lovely Little Pyramid Stitch. It’s a mega stitch, which is built up of little stitches to create a little pyramid. Hope you enjoy this one.

Supplies –

So this week I have chosen the wonderful wool yarn from Toft. It’s a mega dk wool, which is mega to work with. Now I have a rather large soft spot for Toft, as it was the real reason why I got into crocheting. I will never forget that first moment at the Knit and Stitch Show many moons ago, at the NEC, when I first came across the wonderful Toft World. I saw all these incredible little crocheted creatures hanging around this little stall and the lovely Kerry Lord in the middle of them all. She sold me my first Edwards Menagerie Book, wool and a hook. And I have never looked back. My little Benedict was born.

The one and only Benedict the Monkey. This was my very first crocheted toy and crochet project!! He’s rather a firm favourite in our house! So it’s only apt that I use some of their incredible double knit yarn in my blanket. So you will need about 30g of dk yarn, a 4mm crochet hook, scissors and a blunt ended tapestry hook.

Stitches –

Chain (ch) – To make a chain stitch, make a slip knot on your hook and then place the yarn over your hook and pull through the loop. Repeat this action to make a row of stitches.

Triple Treble Crochet (ttr) – A Triple treble is quite a tall stitch. So yarn over hook three, insert hook through the stitch and then yarn over hook again. Now pull the yarn through the stitch. There will now be 5 loops on the hook. Now place the yarn over the hook and pull through the first 2 loops. (4 loops on your hook.) Then yarn over the hook again and pull through the next two loops. (3 loops on your hook.) Haha, now place the yarn over the hook again and pull through the next 2 loops. (2 loops on your hook.) Then yarn over your hook again and pull through the last 2 loops. Phew! It’s a bit of a long process, but a lovely stitch with the height that it gives.

Little Pyramid – Chain 6 and then work 1dc into the third chain from the hook. Now work 1tr into the next 3 stitches. Now miss 3 stitches on your row and work 1dc in the next stitch. (This will anchor your pyramid stitch down and completes the stitch.)

Ok so here we go …

1 – Ok so first things first. Attach your new yarn and chain 1. Then work 1dc in the same stitch. Now it’s time to start your first pyramid stitch. So chain 6 and then work 1dc into the third chain from the hook. (This is where my needle is pointing.)

You can see here that it creates the top of the pyramid shape.

Now work 1tr into the next 3 chains. Ok so now it’s time to miss 3 stitches in your row and work 1dc in the next stitch. (This is where the needle is pointing.)

The dc stitch will anchor your pyramid stitch down and completes the stitch.

Now work pyramid stitches across the row. *So chain 6 and then work 1dc into the third chain from the hook. Now work 1tr into the next 3 chains. Now miss 3 stitches on your row and work 1dc in the next stitch.*

Repeat this ** across the row.

Finishing with 1dc in the last stitch. (50 pyramid stitches)

2 – Now turn you work and chain 6. (This acts as your first stitch.) Now work 1dc in the top chain stitch of the pyramid. This is where the needle is pointing. You are basically missing 4 stitches up the side of the pyramid.

*Now chain 3 and work 1dc in the next chain stitch on top of the next pyramid stitch.*

Repeat this ** across the row.

At the end of the row, work your last 1dc in the top of the last pyramid stitch then work 1ttr in the last stitch of the row. (Check the stitch information above if you can’t remember from last week how to work a Triple Treble Stitch (ttr). (200)

And there you have the wonderful Little Pyramid stitch. I hope you have enjoyed having a go with it!! Please give us a shout if you are unsure!! Always happy to help!!

Happy hooking everyone!

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