Crochet Parrot Wing Pattern

When I was making my hummingbird, I experimented with wings and this is one I came up with. I decided it looked like a parrot wing, so am keeping a record of the pattern here.

I made it using one strand of embroidery floss and a #12 .60 mm crochet hook.

Right Wing (looking at the back of the bird)
1: Purple: Ch 9, sl st to the top row of grey, in st between the grey and white
2: Sl st in next left st, skip 1st ch, and 7 SC, 2 SC in last ch (9)
3: Turn, ch 2 (it would be better to ch 3 or 4 for more of a point), SC across, sl st in body (10 inc. sl st)
4: blo, turn, ch 1, 8 SC, 2 SC in last st (10)
5: ch 3, turn, in both loops 9 SC, fo purple, in green - 1 SC, sl st in body
6: ch 1, turn, blo, SC 9, ch 4,
7: beginning in 2nd ch from hook, in both loops12 sc, sl st in body
8: ch 1, turn, sc

Micro Crochet Keychain Hummingbird Pattern

Here is the pattern for my keychain hummingbird. 

His wings wouldn't stay down nicely, so I got him soaking wet, then pinned them to his body while they dried.

It is easy to make, but the pattern is a bit confusing.

If I ever made it again, I would start the rounds in the grey instead of the white, so the wings would hide the seam. 

Materials:

1 skein of white embroidery floss

1 skein of grey embroidery floss

1 skein of dark purple embroidery floss

1 skein of dark pink embroidery floss

1 skein of dark green embroidery floss

Black embroidery floss for details

A small amount of polyester fiberfill - or any stuffing

# 12 size .60 mm crochet hook

Tiny keychain ring

Sl st = Slip Stitch

Ch = Chain

Sc = Single Crochet
Inc = 2 Single Crochet in 1 st
Dec = Sc 2 together
Fo = Finish Off

You will use 1 strand of embroidery floss at a time to make this.

This is the technique I use to change colors. I explained it in round 2, but you will use this technique every time it says to change colors.

This is the technique I use to keep my rounds straight. At the beginning of each round, skip over the (sl st, ch 1) of previous round and (sl st, ch 1) in the 1st st of the round. The 1st stitch written will be made in the same stitch as the (sl st, ch 1) you just made. I explained it in round 2, but you will use this technique at the beginning of every row. 

In White:

1: Crochet 6 sc in a magic circle - (6)
2: (Sl st, ch 1, inc), 1 sc (instead of pulling the white thread through the last loop, pull grey thread), in grey - 1 inc, 1 SC, 1 Inc, W - 1 SC - (9)
3: In white - Inc, 2 SC. In grey - Inc, 2 SC, Inc, 1 SC. In white - 1 SC - (12)
4: In white - Inc, 3 SC. In grey - Inc, 3 SC, Inc, 2 SC. In white - 1 SC - (15)
5: In white - Inc, 4 SC. In grey - Inc, 4 SC, Inc, 3 SC. In white - 1 SC - (18)
6: In white - Inc, 5 SC. In grey - inc, 5 SC, Inc, 4 SC. In white - 1 SC - (21)
7-11: In white - 7 SC. In grey - 13 SC. In white - 1 SC - (21)
12: In white - 7 SC. In grey - 12 SC, sl st, FO (20)
13: This round starts in the last stitch of what should be the previous round. In red, sl st, ch 1, 19 SC, 1 SC (in base of grey sl st) - (21)
15: In red - SC 9, sc2tog, SC, sc2tog. In green -2 SC. In red - sc2tog, SC, sc2tog - (17)
16: In red - SC 11. In green - SC 4. In red - SC 2 - (17)
17: In red -  SC 8. In green - (sc, Inc)*2, (Inc, SC)*2. In red - 1 SC - (21)
18: In red -  SC 7. In green - (2 SC, Inc)*2, 1 SC, (Inc, 2 SC)*2 , 1 SC - (25)
19: Still in green, 3 SC. In red - 1 SC (fo red). In green - 21 sc - (25)
20: In green until the end - SC around - (25)
21: (SC, sc2tog)*6, 2 sc2tog, SC, sc2tog - (16)
Stuff
22: 8 sc2tog - (8)
23: 4 sc2tog - (4)
Fo

Tail: In green
Starting on the bottom, right side of the back of the hummingbird
1: Sl st in 1st grey stitch, ch 3
2: turn, skip 1st ch, SC in next 2 ch, sl st in grey st on body
3: sl st in next grey st, ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 st
4: ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 st, sl st in grey st, fo
5: In purple, sl st, ch 3, sl st, ch 3, sl st, fo

This is the stitch you start the wing in.

Wings: In purple

You will start the wings in the stitch where the grey, white, and red meet on the neck.
1: Ch 11, sl st just under the red and between the grey and white, ch 1, sk 1st ch, 10 SC, fo
2: In green: sl st in next st in body, skip 1st purple st, 8 SC, 4 SC in last st -  (12)
3: ch 2, turn, 5 SC, sc2tog, 5 SC, sl st to body - (11 sc)
4: sl st in next st, ch 1, turn, 11 SC - (11)
5: Working across the end of the wing: 2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC, FO

Embroider eyes. 

For the feet, sl st black thread, then pull the thread through snugly. Cut to desired length.

For the beak, sl st black thread, pull through snugly, cut to desired length, then cover the beak in glue and form. Here is a video to help you understand how to make the beak.

Sew the keychain ring onto the upper back.

I ended up making extra "feathers" by leaving the thread tails for the wings, then adding more the same way you make the feet and beak. I didn't add any "feathers" to the tail - just the wings.

Terms, Techniques, Resources, and Tutorials

Here are the sites where I learned the techniques I use.

Changing colors
Straight seam in the round
Magic circle
Invisible Join - note that you will skip the 1st stitch and complete the join in the 2nd stitch.

Here is some terminology I use:

(...)* denotes how many times to repeat what is inside the parentheses

st = stitch

mc = magic circle

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

tc = triple (or treble) crochet

dtr = double treble crochet

sl st = slip stitch

fpdc = front post double crochet

bpdc = back post double crochet

blo = back loop only

flo = front loop only

sc2tog = single crochet 2 together

hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together 

dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

dc3tog = double crochet 3 together

inc = increase (make 2 of whichever stitch you have been working with in the same stitch)

dec = decrease

fo = finish off

Micro Amigurumi Keychain Size Eeyore Crochet Pattern

This is a pattern for a keychain size Eeyore. 

With the tail "nailed" on

Materials:

1 skein of pink embroidery floss

1 skein of grey embroidery floss

black embroidery floss for eyes, nose, mane, and tail

#12 0.60 mm crochet hook
Bead for tail "nail" - I used a jewelry bead.
Tiny keychain ring

Mc = Magic Circle

Sc = Single Crochet

Inc = 2 Single Crochet in 1 st

Dec = Sc 2 together

Fo = Finish Off

Tummy: Use grey thread
1: Sc 10 in mc
2: (sl st, ch 1 at the beginning of each round from now on), then 1 SC, 2 SC around. (15)
3: 1 SC, 1 SC, 2 SC around (20)
4: 1 SC in each of next 3, 2 SC in next around (25)
5: 1 SC in each of next 4, 2 SC in next around (30)
6-12: SC around (30)
13: 1 SC in next 4, sc2tog, around (25)
14-15: SC around
16: 1 SC in next 3, sc2tog around (20)
17-21: SC around
Stuff
22: Dec around until closed
FO leaving a long tail.

(I didn't join each round, but it might be a good idea to because my Eeyore's nose is a little lopsided.)

Head:

Using pink embroidery thread
1: 6 sc in mc
2: Inc around (12)
3: SC 3, Inc, sc 5, Inc, SC 2 (14)
4: SC 3, Inc, SC 6, Inc, SC 3 (16)
5: (SC 3, Inc)*4 (20)
6-8: SC around
Switch to grey thread
9-12: SC around
13 : (SC, Dec)*6, SC in last 2 st (14)
14-17: SC around
18-19: Dec around (until closed)
FO leaving a long tail.

Hind Leg: Make 2 using grey thread.
Ch 4
1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Inc, SC, 3 SC in last st, SC, SC
2: (Inc)*2, SC, (Inc)*3, SC, Inc - (14)
3-5: SC around

6: Dec, SC 4, Dec*2, SC 4 - (11)

Begin stuffing

7- 13: SC around.
Finish stuffing
14: Dec until closed, FO leaving a long tail.

Front Leg: Make 2 using grey thread.
Ch 4
1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, Inc, SC, 3 SC in last st, SC, SC
2: (Inc)*2, SC, (Inc)*3, SC, Inc- (14)
3-5: SC around 

6: SC 5, sc2tog, sc3tog, sc2tog, SC 2 (10)
7: SC 5, sc3tog, SC 2 (8)

Begin stuffing
8-17: SC around
Finish stuffing
18: Dec around until closed, FO leaving a long tail.

Ear: Make 2 using grey thread. Start with a long tail for sewing
1: ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 3
2-4: Ch 1, turn, SC across (4)
5: ch 1, turn, SC, sc2tog, SC (3)
6: ch 1, turn, SC across (3)
7: ch 1, turn, sc3tog, fo
Sew in tail and embroider pink on the inside of the ear.

Tail: Use grey thread
1: ch 4, turn, SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 2 (3)

2-6: Ch 1, turn, SC across (3)
Fo leaving tail

Bow: Use pink thread

1: ch 4, turn, SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 2 (3)

2-6: Ch 1, turn, SC across (3)
Fo leaving tail

Pull leftover thread through to the middle of the bow, then wrap around until it is a bow shape. Do not cut thread. Using black thread, Make a slip knot with 2 or 3 strands of black thread. Using the pink thread, sew through the bow, the black slip knot, and the end of the tail. Sew the bow & tassel tightly onto the tail.

Sew the tail through the bead, then onto the body.

Attach all of the parts, then embroider eyes and a nose.

Mane: Cut black thread into 1" strips. Going down the middle of the back of the head, slip stitch, then pull both ends through snugly. Continue until you have the desired amount of "hair", then cut the mane to the desired length.

Coffee Mug or Teacup Cozy Crochet Pattern

This coffee cup cozy is a combination of 2 patterns I found.
The cluster stitch is taken from this bookmark pattern.
The coffee mug cozy idea is taken from this website.

Dimensions:
About 9 inches around (stretched out) and 3 inches tall.
The flap is about 2" long
Cluster: Insert your hook into the specified stitch (or stitch space) yarn over and pull up one loop (2 loops on the hook), yarn over the hook and insert your hook into the same specified stitch (or stitch space), yarn over and pull up one loop (4 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook.

Make a chain about 9" long,
Starting in 2nd ch from hook, crochet *cluster, ch1* across at the beginning of the next row, ch 1, turn, and continue pattern.
Crochet rows until approximately 3 inches tall, then finish off.
For flap: in second color, 1/3 of the way down side, make 6 dc.
ch 2, turn, dc across - until desired length. (I made my flap about 2" long) Finish off
Add button.

Coffee Cup Thermos Sling Crochet Pattern

This sling is designed for you to be able to carry your coffee thermos and not spill it.

The dimensions are:

Band height: 2"

Band length: 8.5"

Handle length: 9"

Puff stitch = yo, insert into stitch, yo & pull through, 4x, yo, pull through all

1: CH until 8.5" long, sl st to make a circle
2: *4x puff stich, ch 1* around, sl st
3: Ch 2, *4x puff stitch, ch 1* around, sl st
4: Ch 2, 2 Dc in 1st space, 3 dc in each space around, sl st
5: Ch 2, 2 DC in the 1st space, *skip 2 st, 3 dc in next* around skip last 2 st, sl st
6-7: Sl st in next 2 st, Ch 2, *4x puff stitch, ch 1* in each space around, sl st
FO
Handle:
1: SC in 7 st, ch 2 turn
2+: DC in next 7 st, ch 2, turn (Repeat this row until the handle is the desired length. I did about 9 rows.)

Final Row: Sl St to the other side.

6-9 Month Cowboy Booties Crochet Pattern

6-9 Month Cowboy Booties

6-9 month size:

Sole: 4.25" long, 2.25" at the widest part of the toe

Leg width: 2.75" in diameter

Whole boot: 4" tall without point

Here is the pattern for my 3-6 month booties if you need a smaller size.

Ch = Chain

St = Stitch

Sc = Single Crochet

Hdc = Half Double Crochet

Dc = Double Crochet

Sl St = Slip Stitch

FO = Finish Off

Hdc2tog = Half Double Crochet 2 Together

Dc2tog = Double Crochet 2 Together

Inc = Single Crochet Increase

1 skein blue #3 light sports weight yarn - B color
1 skein brown #3 light sports weight yarn - A color
G 6 4.00 mm crochet hook

*The entire bootie pattern will be done using 2 strands at the same time, for a soft, but thick bootie.*

Sole - Make 1 of each color, then you will slip stitch them together.
Ch 12
1.Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, 7 dc in last ch. Working across opposite side: dc in next 4 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, skip last st. - 28 sts

2: Beginning in the first sc: 2 Sc in each of the next 3 sts. Sc in next 10 sts. 2 Sc in each of the next 5 sts. Sc in next 10 sts. - 36 sts
3. *Hdc. Hdc 2 in next st* 3 times. Hdc in next 10 sts. *Dc. Dc 2 in next st* 5 times. Hdc in next 10 sts. sl st, FO. - 44 sts

*The length of the soles will be the finished length of the bootie, so measure before going on.
Working with B color sole on top, sl st around both soles (through both loops of color A and color B). Start in the middle stitch in the heel. When you get all of the way around, make one more sl st in the 1st st to make the seam even looking. Do not finish off.

Where the seam begins and ends

Bottom of sole

Top of sole

Boot Top and Leg: Color B

4. (Make 1st sc in the same st as previous sl st) SC around - 44 sts
5. 12 SC, 2 hdc2tog, hdc, 5 hdc2tog, hdc, 2 hdc2tog, 12 SC - 35 sts
6. 13 sc, 5 dc2tog, 12 sc - 30 sts
7. 12 SC, hdc2tog, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, hdc2tog,10 SC - 28 sts
8. 12 SC, hdc2tog, dc2tog, hdc2tog, 10 sc - 25 sts
9. 10 sc, hdc2tog, dc2tog, hdc2tog, 9 sc - 22 sts
10. (You will Crochet a few extra st in this round to finish in the middle of the heel) 23 SC, sl st, fo
11. With A color, Sl st in next st, 22 SC, SC in the same st as blue sl St (counts as 1st st of next round)

Before SC in same st as blue sl st

After SC in same st as blue sl st

12. Skip color A Sl st, SC around - 22 sts
13-17. ( Sl st + SC) in 1st st (You will begin the remaining rounds like this.), SC around - 22 sts

18. 6 SC, Inc, 12 SC, Inc, 3 SC - 25
19. 7 SC, Inc, 13 SC, Inc, 3 SC - 27
20. 8 SC, Inc, 14 SC, Inc, 3 SC, sl st to the center of the back, fo - 29 sts
21. Begin at the center of the back, attach color B, ch 1, 6 SC, (hdc + dc), ch 2, (dc + hdc), 14 SC, (hdc + dc), ch 2, (dc + hdc), 4 SC , SC in same st as began, Sl st in next, fo

Star

This star I made by crocheting with Color B directly onto the bootie.

I started in the middle of the boot leg and sl st, ch 1, sl st into a st higher up, ch 1, sl st into original st, ch 1, sl st into a st farther up and to the right, ch 1, sl st into original st, and so on.

After I finished the design, I finished by sewing over my crocheted stitches.