How To Crochet A Christmas Ornament Amigurumi Cuddler Pillow, Complete With Rosy Kawaii Cheeks And Smile! Our Free Ornament Crochet Pattern Works Up Quickly!

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The Ornament Kawaii Cuddler® joins our Chimney Santa Kawaii Cuddler®, Reindeer Kawaii Cuddler®, Christmas Tree Kawaii Cuddler®, & Gingerbread House Kawaii Cuddler®.

This is a beginner level pattern. The techniques you will need to know are single crochet, single crochet increase, half double crochet, and half double crochet increase. Our finished project is 10″ x 11″ using the recommended hook size. You are welcome to go up or down a hook size to create a different dimension. You can even hold two pieces of yarn together with a larger hook to create a giant cuddler. The sky is the limit!

If you’ve never worked one of our Kawaii Cuddler® patterns, they are geared towards beginners. You will work two flat pieces and single crochet them together to finish the piece. Even if you’ve never been able to crochet from a pattern before, we’re confident you can create with a 3amgracedesigns pattern. We encourage you to join our Facebook Group where we remain active helping with questions! We love passing our love for the craft on to others!

We hope you enjoy making your very own free ornament crochet pattern! We can’t wait to see your creativity. When you complete one, please post it in our Facebook group or tag us on Instagram #3amgracedesigns. We love seeing your work!

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Materials
* Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
* Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” in Turquoise, Greybeard, White, & Pink
* Two 24mm Black Safety Eyes (We’ve added them to Our Shop for your convenience)
* Poly-fil Stuffing
* Tapestry Needle
* Black puff paint or embroidery floss
* Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)

Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
Inc – Single Crochet Increase
HDC – Half Double Crochet
HDC Inc – Half Double Crochet Increase
FO – Fasten Off
MR – Magic Ring
Sl St – Slip Stitch

Dimensions/Gauge:
11” x 10”

*Note: Christmas Ornament is worked in a continuous round. Do not join.

Ornament Body
Make 2.
Round 1 – With Turquoise yarn, MR, HDC10 (10)
Round 2 – HDC Inc x 10 (20)
Round 3 – (HDC1, HDC Inc) (30)
Round 4 – (HDC2, HDC Inc) (40)
Round 5 – (HDC3, HDC Inc) (50)
Round 6 – (HDC4, HDC Inc) (60)
Round 7 – (HDC5, HDC Inc) (70)
Round 8 – HDC around (70)
Round 9 – (HDC6, HDC Inc) (80)
Round 10 – HDC around (80)
Round 11 – (HDC7, HDC Inc) (90)
Round 12 – HDC around (90)
Round 13 – (HDC8, HDC Inc) (100)
Round 14 – HDC around (100)
FO, Weave in ends.

Ornament Cap
{Ornament Cap is worked in rows, Ch1 and turn}
Row 1 – With Greybeard yarn, beginning in any stitch on Ornament, SC12 (12)
Rows 2-6 – SC across (12)
FO, Weave in ends.

Ornament Hanger
Make 1.
Row 1 – With Greybeard yarn, Ch17, SC in second Ch from hook and in each Ch across (16)
FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

Cheeks
Make 2.
{Cheeks are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With Pink yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2 – Inc x6 (12)
FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

Alternative to Safety Eyes
Make 2.
{Eyes are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1 – With Black yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2 – Inc x6 (12)
FO, Leave long tail for sewing.

Assembly
* Place safety eyes between rounds 5 & 6 roughly twelve stitches apart.
* Sew or glue Cheeks in desired location.
* Use black puff paint or embroidery floss to create desired mouth.
* Use white yarn to embroider star embellishments as desired.
* Align Ornament halves so ends of rows match. SC around both pieces to join together.  Stuff with Poly-fil prior to completing stitching. If you want your edging to match, make sure you change colors as you SC around. Make sure you work in a counter-clockwise direction so your stitches face forward.
* Sew or glue Ornament Hanger in desired location.

All photos and text are copyright © 2020 – 3amgracedesigns. All rights reserved. Please do not sell or distribute this pattern in part or in whole. You are welcome to sell finished items you make from this pattern. A credit to “3amgracedesigns” as the designer is appreciated but not required. Thank you!

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