Assembly:ย It is quite difficult to describe in a written format how to attach the arms, legs, etc. but I have included pictures to serve as a guide. It is easier if you sew on the head details first, such as eyebrows, snout, mouth, nose and ears. This way you can hide where you tie off the black yarn and other ends at the back of the head where you connect the head and body. I use the whip stitch to assemble the parts but you can use whichever method is easier for you. I found it easier to pin the parts in place so I could sew them on symmetrically. Here are a few optional notes for you to use when assembling your Tigger:
Attach the mouth, nose and snout together to make the mouthpiece, Do not stuff nose as you attach (see picture 1).
Using picture 2 as a guide begin to attach the mouthpiece at the top and bottom (leaving the sides open) and stuff lightly as you go. Attach the cheeks so that they are partially inserted under the mouthpiece (see picture 3).
On a piece of paper draw around the ears and then draw around on the inside of the ear outline leaving roughly a 5mm perimeter. Cut out the smaller ear shape and use it as a template to cut out two of these shapes using beige felt and glue to each of the ears (see picture 4). Attach the ears as shown in picture 5.
Stitch the eyebrows. With the head finished it should look like picture 6.
Attach the body to the head (see picture 7 overleaf)
Attach the legs and arms. There are roughly 3 rows between the arms and legs (see pictures 8 & 9 overleaf).
Attach the tail centred between the legs (see picture 10 overleaf).
Cut out various sized strips as shown overleaf in picture 11 using black felt. Stick on all over Tiggers body using felt glue.
You are now finished! Hopefully, the outcome is as you expected and the pattern was easy to follow. I wouldย LOVEย to see any completed projects! Please tag/direct message me on Instagram or Facebook (@onescreativemind). You can also send me pictures via email (onescreativemind@outlook.com). Donโt forget to follow me on Instagram and Facebook for up to date information on my crochet and papercraft projects.
I hope that you had fun creating this little cutie and are enjoying my Freebie Fridays. As mentioned in previous posts my main focus will now be on original designs and not so heavily focused on copyright characters. To keep the free patterns being posted feel free to donate any amount as a thank you for all the hard work I put into creating, typing up and providing you with the patterns. This will go towards materials for new and exciting projects.ย
Happy crocheting!
Chantelle X ย
Happy Freebie Friday!
The freebie pattern this week is Winnie the Poohโs Tigger. Tigger was the second pattern of this series that I came up with. As discussed in my previous post was based off a picture I saw on Deviantart by a crocheter with the username aphid777. This was my very first attempt at needle felting (in all honesty I didn’t even know what it was and had to do some research on it!). A few Youtube tutorials later and I felt comfortable enough to give it a try. If you look at my crochet projects you will see that I rarely do it entirely in crochet. I am a big advocate for mixed media and I just love the way that it adds dimension and character to your projects. It can also widen your possibilities. So overall needle felting got a very big thumbs up from me and I look forward to utilising it in other projects.
Materials used:
Doubled 4ply cotton yarn (I used Drops Safran Orangeโ28, Beigeโ21 and Blackโ16)
3.5mm crochet hook
Two 10mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Fire retardant Fibrefill
Scissors
Beige felt
Black felt
Felt glue
Stitch marker (optional)
Sewing pins (optional)
Abbreviations:
MR#โMAGIC RING WITH SPECIFIED NUMBER OF SINGLE CROCHETS (E.G. MR6)
SCโSINGLE CROCHET (DOUBLE CROCHET ENGLISH)
INCโINCREASE
DECโDECREASE
SSโSLIP STITCH (donโt do them too tight)
CH# โCHAIN SPECIFIED NUMBER OF STITCHES (E.G CH1 OR CH5)
*_______* X# โ REPEAT SEQUENCE WITHIN THE ASTERICES THE SPECIFIED NUMBER OF TIMES (E.G. *SC, INC* X6)
CH#TโCHAIN SPECIFIED NUMBER AND TURN YOUR WORK (E.G. CH1T)
3IN1โ3SC IN ONE STITCH
FOโFASTEN OFF
HEAD:Using orange yarn^Stuff firmly as you go^
MR6
6INC (12)
*SC, INC* (18)
*2SC, INC* (24)
*3SC, INC* (30)
*4SC, INC* (36)
36SC (36) = 6 ROW
9SC, 2INC, 14SC, 2INC, 9SC (40)
10SC, INC, SC, INC, 14SC, INC, SC, INC, 10SC (44)
44SC (44)
^INSERT SAFETY EYES^ Cut out the eyepiece with beige felt as depicted in the picture of the head below (it should be approximately 2 stitches wider than where the eyes will be inserted on each side and 8 rows tall). Line it up on the head so that the 13th and 19th stitches are centred then glue into place. Using something sharp pierce the felt at the 13th and 19th stitch and insert the safety eyes.
Assembly:ย It is quite difficult to describe in a written format how to attach the arms, legs, etc. but I have included pictures to serve as a guide. It is easier if you sew on the head details first, such as eyebrows, snout, mouth, nose and ears. This way you can hide where you tie off the black yarn and other ends at the back of the head where you connect the head and body. I use the whip stitch to assemble the parts but you can use whichever method is easier for you. I found it easier to pin the parts in place so I could sew them on symmetrically. Here are a few optional notes for you to use when assembling your Tigger:
Attach the mouth, nose and snout together to make the mouthpiece, Do not stuff nose as you attach (see picture 1).
Using picture 2 as a guide begin to attach the mouthpiece at the top and bottom (leaving the sides open) and stuff lightly as you go. Attach the cheeks so that they are partially inserted under the mouthpiece (see picture 3).
On a piece of paper draw around the ears and then draw around on the inside of the ear outline leaving roughly a 5mm perimeter. Cut out the smaller ear shape and use it as a template to cut out two of these shapes using beige felt and glue to each of the ears (see picture 4). Attach the ears as shown in picture 5.
Stitch the eyebrows. With the head finished it should look like picture 6.
Attach the body to the head (see picture 7 overleaf)
Attach the legs and arms. There are roughly 3 rows between the arms and legs (see pictures 8 & 9 overleaf).
Attach the tail centred between the legs (see picture 10 overleaf).
Cut out various sized strips as shown overleaf in picture 11 using black felt. Stick on all over Tiggers body using felt glue.
You are now finished! Hopefully, the outcome is as you expected and the pattern was easy to follow. I wouldย LOVEย to see any completed projects! Please tag/direct message me on Instagram or Facebook (@onescreativemind). You can also send me pictures via email (onescreativemind@outlook.com). Donโt forget to follow me on Instagram and Facebook for up to date information on my crochet and papercraft projects.
I hope that you had fun creating this little cutie and are enjoying my Freebie Fridays. As mentioned in previous posts my main focus will now be on original designs and not so heavily focused on copyright characters. To keep the free patterns being posted feel free to donate any amount as a thank you for all the hard work I put into creating, typing up and providing you with the patterns. This will go towards materials for new and exciting projects.ย
Happy crocheting!
Chantelle X ย
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i’m confused on trying to do the mouth, can i get clearer instructions on how to do this, i don’t understand how i end up with 12 stitches when i have 4 i’m working with after going to the second stitch.
Good morning. Sorry for the confusion. It means that you have to work in both sides of the chain. I hope that makes sense. Happy crocheting X
Tigger, and rabbit pictures donot show up,can you please fix this
Yes, I will fix this ASAP
Sorry for the late response. I will fix this for you
i absolutely love this! what are the dimensions?
What are the dimensions? How tall and wide?
Approximately 6 inches wide and 8 inches long
How do I do the stripes for Tigger?
Hello , I used black felt and cut out strips then glued them on with felt glue
TAIL:ย Starting with black yarn
i’m confused on trying to do the mouth, can i get clearer instructions on how to do this, i don’t understand how i end up with 12 stitches when i have 4 i’m working with after going to the second stitch.
Good morning. Sorry for the confusion. It means that you have to work in both sides of the chain. I hope that makes sense. Happy crocheting X
Tigger, and rabbit pictures donot show up,can you please fix this
Yes, I will fix this ASAP
Sorry for the late response. I will fix this for you
i absolutely love this! what are the dimensions?
What are the dimensions? How tall and wide?
Approximately 6 inches wide and 8 inches long
How do I do the stripes for Tigger?
Hello , I used black felt and cut out strips then glued them on with felt glue