CHAPTER 5

SEASONAL
Experiencing seasons is something some of us take for
granted. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we experience all
four seasons, and there’s always a project to match the
time of year. In this chapter, you’ll find all the seasons
represented.

My favorite season is fall. It’s so pretty and perfect for

wearing a hoodie outdoors. My favorite season for
crocheting is summer. As much as I love crocheting
inside when it’s rainy and cold, I like being able to
crochet outside in the warmth. I learned to crochet
during the summer, so I carry those fond feelings with
me. The projects in this chapter offer an opportunity to
practice needlework and sewing.
◁ TEMPERATE THERMOSTAT
Finished dimensions: about 3" high × 7.25" wide (8 × 18 cm)

(Using worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook; may vary slightly due
to tension)

W hen the temperature changes, it affects everything

around us, and it’s amazing what happens. As we
live in a time of climate change, checking the weather
and temperature has become a regular part of daily life.

This pattern is an old-school interpretation of a

thermostat, but it’s still a cute item to display in your
home.
 MATERIALS
Worsted Weight / #4 (Medium)
Yarn in:
Light blue OR red (30 yards [27 m]) (Color Option A)
Dark blue OR orange (10 inches [25 cm]) (Color Option B)
White (20 yards [18 m])
Black (20 inches [51 cm]) for face embroidery
Pink (15 inches [38 cm]) for face embroidery (if using light blue for color
A and dark blue for color B)
Darning needle
Fiberfill
Two 12 mm safety eyes
Safety pins
Scissors
G (4 mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS
MR: Magic ring
Sts: Stitches
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Inv dec: Invisible decrease
**: Repeat stitches within the asterisks
( ): Stitch count at the end of the round/row

TUTORIALS TO REFERENCE
Magic Ring (MR)
Changing Yarn Colors
Embroidering Faces
Invisible Decrease (Inv dec)
Sewing a Hole Shut

MAIN BODY
Begin in Color Option A. We will begin from the very bottom
and work our way to the top of the tube.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnds 8–14: Sc around. (42)
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward. Insert your
two safety eyes into Rnd 12 with 9 sts in between.
Rnd 15: *Sc 5, Inv dec* around. (36)
Rnd 16: *Sc 4, Inv dec* around. (30)

Stuff your work firmly with fiberfill and continue to do so in

the next rounds.
Rnd 17: *Sc 3, Inv dec* around. (24)
Rnd 18: *Sc 2, Inv dec* around. (18)
Rnd 19: *Sc, Inv dec* around. (12)
Next you’ll crochet the thermostat tube. While working
upward, make sure you stuff your tube periodically. I would
aim to continue stuffing the tube firmly every 5 rnds.
Rnds 20–25: Sc around. (12)
Switch to white.
Rnds 26–41: Sc around. (12)
Rnd 42: *Inv dec* around. (6)
Finish off. Close the hole and weave in the tail to knot off.
ADDING THE DETAILS
Now we will add the notches onto the thermostat using
embroidery techniques.
1. Using your black yarn, insert into Rnd 23, facing the
front of your work.
2. Wrapping around to the back of the tube, pull snug so
the yarn lies across the sts. It will not be a full circle, only
a semicircle.
3. When you find the opposite side of the tube, pull
through and move upward. Skip 2 rnds and insert into
the third.
4. It’s time to add how hot or cold it is! Thread your
darning needle with color B and insert it into your work
from the bottom to the top.
5. Repeat in the same sts to make it just a little bit
thicker! (Thickness is optional.)
6. Use the black and pink yarn to embroider the face by
adding lashes, blush, and a smile. Insert the middle
mouth stitch into Rnd 11 with both ends of the mouth
into Rnd 12. The smile should be 7 sts wide.
◁ WOBBLY WATER BOTTLE
Finished dimensions: about 5.5" high × 3" wide (14 × 8 cm)

(Using worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook; may vary slightly due
to tension)

D uring the hotter months, it seems like I triple my

intake of water. Nothing is more refreshing than a
glass of ice water, which is the perfect beverage. I hope
this fun project serves as a nice reminder of how
important it is to stay hydrated.
 In this pattern, you’ll learn how to make a curvy crochet
piece and see how it provides room to add fun details. Be
sure to recycle!
MATERIALS
Worsted Weight / #4 (Medium)
Yarn in:
Light blue (50 yards [45 m])
Dark blue (10 yards [9 m])
Black (20 inches [51 cm]) for face embroidery
Pink (15 inches [38 cm]) for face embroidery
Darning needle
Fiberfill
Two 12 mm safety eyes
Safety pins
Scissors
G (4 mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS
Ch: Chain
MR: Magic ring
Sts: Stitches
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Inv dec: Invisible decrease
FLO: Front loops only
BLO: Back loops only
**: Repeat stitches within the asterisks
( ): Stitch count at the end of the round/row

TUTORIALS TO REFERENCE
Magic Ring (MR)
Embroidering Faces
Invisible Decrease (Inv dec)

MAIN BODY
Begin in blue.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnd 8: Sc in BLO. (42) For the next few rnds, your work will
not be working upward.
Rnds 9–14: Sc around. (42)
Rnd 15: *Sc 5, Inv dec* around. (36)
Rnd 16: *Sc 4, Inv dec* around. (30)
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward.
Rnds 17–20: Sc around. (30)
Stuff the bottom portion of your water bottle at this phase.
Rnd 21: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 22: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnds 23–27: Sc around. (42)
Insert the safety eyes into Rnd 26 with 9 sts in between.
Rnd 28: *Sc 5, Inv dec* around. (36)
Rnd 29: *Sc 4, Inv dec* around. (30)
Rnd 30: *Sc 3, Inv dec* around. (24)
Be sure to stuff your work firmly as you crochet.
Rnd 31: *Sc 2, Inv dec* around. (18)
Rnds 32–34: Sc around. (18)
Switch to the dark blue.
Rnds 35–36: Sc around. (18)
Rnd 37: In FLO, Sc around. (18)
Rnds 38–39: Sc around. (18)
Rnds 41–42: Sc around. (18)
After the final st of Rnd 42, Sl st. In the very last st, Sl st.
Finish off. Weave the ends into the project and knot off.
Note that the lid will be facing upward. You can roll it
downward to make it look like a cap.

CLOSURE CAP
Begin in dark blue.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Finish off. Leave a tail for sewing.
LABEL
Begin in dark blue.
Ch 39.
Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, Sc across.
(38)
Row 2: Sc 2 into the last st of Row 1 (st 38). You will now
have 3 Sc into the last st and 40 sts in total. Your work will
naturally begin to turn.
Row 3: Starting in the third st from hook, Sc across. (38)
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
1. With the body already done, wrap the label around the
center of the body and sew together with a darning
needle.
2. Sew the top cap into the back loops of the main body
at the very top (Rnd 39) to close the water bottle.
3. Use the black and pink yarn to embroider the face by
adding lashes, blush, and a smile. Insert the middle
mouth stitch into Rnd 25, with both ends of the mouth
into Rnd 26. The smile should be 7 sts wide.
◁ INCONSPICUOUS IGLOO
Finished dimensions: about 4.25" high × 5" wide (11 × 13 cm)

(Using worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook; may vary slightly due
to tension)

D idknew
you know that igloos are quite warm inside? I never
that until I made my own igloo when I was a
Boy Scout. We may not have snow all year round, but
with this pattern, we don’t need it. This project shows
how to create 3D shapes with flat pieces and how to work
into white yarn.
MATERIALS
Worsted Weight / #4 (Medium)
 Yarn in:
White (55 yards [50 m])
Brown (5 yards [5 m])
Red (5 yards [5 m])
Black (20 inches [51 cm]) for face embroidery
Pink (15 inches [38 cm]) for face embroidery
Darning needle
Fiberfill
Two 12 mm safety eyes
Safety pins
Scissors
G (4 mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS
Ch: Chain
MR: Magic ring
Sts: Stitches
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Inv dec: Invisible decrease
FLO: Front loops only
**: Repeat stitches within the asterisks
( ): Stitch count at the end of the round/row

TUTORIALS TO REFERENCE
Magic Ring (MR)
Sewing into the Back Loops Only
Embroidering Faces
Attaching Pieces
Invisible Decrease (Inv dec)

MAIN BODY
Begin in white. You’ll start from the top of the igloo.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnd 8: *Sc 6, Inc* around. (48)
Rnds 9–16: Sc around. (48)
Rnd 17: In FLO, Sc around. (48)
Rnds 18–19: Sc around. (48)
Finish off. Weave in the ends and knot off.
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward.
Insert the safety eyes into Rnd 13 with 9 sts in between.

BOTTOM BASE
Begin in white.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnd 8: *Sc 6, Inc* around. (48)
Finish off. Leave a generous tail length for sewing.

FLAG STICK
Begin in brown.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward.
Rnds 2–7: Sc around. (6)
Be sure to stuff with fiberfill as you work.
Finish off. Leave a tail for sewing.
FLAG
Begin in red.
Ch 5.
Row 1: Starting in the second st from the hook, Sc across.
(4)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. *Inv dec* to end.
Note the first ch does not count as a st throughout. (2)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (2)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, Inv dec. (1)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, Sc. (1)
Next we’ll create the border of the flag.
Border:
Ch 1. Sc into the next st to the left (on the side of the
triangle). Sc across until the corner st. In the corner st, Sc ×
3. Sc across until the next corner, and Sc × 3 into the
corner. Sc across until the last corner. Sl st into final corner
(the point of the flag). (13)

IGLOO DOOR
Begin in white.
Ch 20.
Row 1: Starting in the third ch from the hook, Sc across.
(18)
Rows 2–7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. Note the first ch does not
count as a st throughout. (18)
Finish off. Leave a generous tail length for sewing. Weave in
all other ends and knot off.

ASSEMBLY
1. With the bottom base piece, sew into the back loops
left on the main body portion (Rnd 17). When seaming
together, be sure to stuff your project with fiberfill.
2. Facing forward, pin the igloo door onto the left side
(placement is optional); the bottom of the door should be
lined up with the bottom of the igloo.
3. With a darning needle, sew the door on. It should only
reach up to Rnd 13 in height and be 10 sts wide.
4. Sew the flag onto the flag stick.
5. Sew the flag stick onto the very top of the igloo into
Rnd 2.
6. Using your black and pink yarn, embroider the face,
including the lashes, blush, and smile. Insert the center
mouth stitch into Rnd 14. Embroider both ends into Rnd
13, making the smile 7 sts wide.
◁ FRAGRANT FLOWER
Finished dimensions: about 6.75" high × 5" wide (17 × 13 cm)

(Using worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook; may vary slightly due
to tension)

S eeing flowers flourish after a cold winter is a great

sign of spring. I’ve always been lucky to have a
backyard with flower beds, and they’re always gorgeous
to see every year—but it always feels like the season
never lasts long enough.
This pattern lets you keep flowers alive all year long.
Make as many flowers, in any color combination, as you
like. Try my favorite: red, white, and black.
MATERIALS
Worsted Weight / #4 (Medium)
Yarn in:
Yellow (35 yards [32 m])
Pink (20 yards [18 m])
Green (10 yards [9 m])
Black (20 inches [51 cm]) for face embroidery
Darning needle
Fiberfill
Two 12 mm safety eyes
Safety pins
Scissors
G (4 mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS
Ch: Chain
MR: Magic ring
Sts: Stitches
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Hdc: Half double crochet
Dc: Double crochet
Inc: Increase
Inv dec: Invisible decrease
**: Repeat stitches within the asterisks
( ): Stitch count at the end of the round/row

TUTORIALS TO REFERENCE
Magic Ring (MR)
Attaching Pieces
Embroidering Faces
Invisible Decrease (Inv dec)
Sewing a Hole Shut
Knotting Off
MAIN BODY
Begin in yellow, starting from the top of the flower head.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnds 8–14: Sc around. (42)
Rnd 15: *Sc 5, Inv dec* around. (36)
Rnd 16: *Sc 4, Inv dec* around. (30)
Flip your work so the right side is facing outward. Insert the
safety eyes into Rnd 11 with 9 sts in between. Be sure to
stuff firmly with fiberfill.
Rnd 17: *Sc 3, Inv dec* around. (24)
Rnd 18: *Sc 2, Inv dec* around. (18)
Rnd 19: *Sc, Inv dec* around. (12)
Rnd 20: *Inv dec* around. (6)
Switch to green yarn to create the stem. Be sure to fill the
stem with fiberfill as you work!
Rnds 21–31: Sc around. (6)
Finish off. Close the hole and weave in to knot off.

PETALS (MAKE 8)
Begin in pink.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnds 3–5: Sc around. (12)
Finish off and leave a tail for sewing. Flip your work so the
right side is facing outward.
LEAVES (MAKE 2)
Begin in green.
Ch 5, leaving a generous-length tail for sewing when
creating the slip knot.
Row 1: Sl st into second ch from the hook, Sc, Hdc. In the
last st, Dc 6. (9)
Your work will begin to turn, so you will now be working on
the bottom side of your foundation chain.
Row 2: Hdc, Sc, Sl st. The final st will be the tip. (3)
Finish off. With the tail you left in the center of the leaf,
seam through the back stitch and bring it to the bottom of
the leaf. This makes it simple to sew with!

ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the first petal to the very top of the head.
2. When sewing the petals next to one another, your
needle should go under the closest st of the last petal.
3. Insert into the working petal and sew around in each
st.
4. Sew on the leaf into Rnd 27 of the main body.
5. Use your black and pink yarn to embroider the face,
including the lashes, blush, and smile. Insert the center
mouth stitch into Rnd 12. Embroider both ends into Rnd
11, and make it 8 sts wide.
◁ SILKY SCARF
Finished dimensions: about 2.75" high × 4.75" wide (7 × 12 cm)

(Using worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook; may vary slightly due
to tension)

S carves are a must for any great outfit. I enjoy

crocheting scarves, but I never felt they were
something that would fit in the amigurumi world—until
now.

This Silky Scarf allowed me to bring fashion and

amigurumi together. I love my scarves with tassels and
added them to this project. This is a fun way to remind
yourself to grab that important accessory from the closet
to keep yourself warm.
 MATERIALS
Worsted Weight / #4 (Medium)
Yarn in:
Red (150 yards [137 m])
Black (20 inches [51 cm]) for face embroidery
Pink (15 inches [38 cm]) for face embroidery
Darning needle
Fiberfill
Two 12 mm safety eyes
Safety pins
Scissors
G (4 mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers

ABBREVIATIONS
Ch: Chain
MR: Magic ring
Sts: Stitches
Sl st: Slip stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
YO: Yarn over
BLO: Back loops only
**: Repeat stitches within the asterisks
( ): Stitch count at the end of the round/row

TUTORIALS TO REFERENCE
Magic Ring (MR)
Embroidering Faces
Working along the Edge
Knotting Off

CENTER BODY
Begin in red.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnd 8: *Sc 6, Inc* around. (48)
Rnd 9: In BLO, Sc around. (48) Your work will begin to work
upward.
Rnds 10–18: Sc around. (48)
Finish off. Weave the ends in and knot off. Flip your work so
the right side is facing outward.

CENTER BODY BOTTOM

Begin in red.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR. (6)
Rnd 2: *Inc* around. (12)
Rnd 3: *Sc, Inc* around. (18)
Rnd 4: *Sc 2, Inc* around. (24)
Rnd 5: *Sc 3, Inc* around. (30)
Rnd 6: *Sc 4, Inc* around. (36)
Rnd 7: *Sc 5, Inc* around. (42)
Rnd 8: *Sc 6, Inc* around. (48)
Finish off. Leave a generous tail to use for sewing.

SCARF WRAP
Begin in red.
Ch 9.
Row 1: Starting in the third ch from the hook, Sc. Sc across.
(8)
Rows 2–139: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. Note the first ch does
not count as a st throughout. (8)
Sc around the sides to create a border. (See Working along
the Edge, here.)
Ch 1, and insert your hook into the st on the left side of
your crochet rectangle. Sc across the entire left side
until you reach the last st on the left. This is the corner
st. Sc 3 into the corner st.
 Your work will naturally turn. Sc across in the next 6 sts.
Sc × 3 into the corner st. Sc across the entire length of
the right edge. (290)
Finish off.

ATTACHING THE TASSELS

1. Cut your yarn into generous-length strands (8"–10"
[20–25 cm] long). They can always be trimmed later.
2. With your hook, pull the strand of yarn through the st.
3. Now that you have your first loop, YO once again (A)
and pull through the loop closest to you (B).
 4. Attach eight tassels on each side, and cut to your
desired length.

ASSEMBLY
1. Seam together the inside body and bottom to create
one piece. With the bottom portion, use a darning needle
to seam upward. Instead of going down into the next
stitch, wrap back around and continue to only go upward
into the next stitch. (See the photo on this page for an
example.)
2. After the body is sewn together, wrap the scarf around
the body in three layers. As shown, the front layer will go
up to the right, the middle layer will wrap around the
center, and the final layer will go to the left underneath
the previous layer.
3. Attach a generous strand of yarn to the front of the
scarf and knot off. With the opposite end, pull through
the three layers all at once and pull through the back.
Weave in and out of all sides and knot off in the center
body.
4. Starting from the visible end of the scarf on the first
layer, insert the safety eyes into Rows 5 and 15. They
will be 9 sts apart. When counting stitches, the eyes will
be 4 sts down from the border.
5. Embroider the face with lashes, blush, and smile.
Insert the center smile stitch into Rnd 9, 6 sts down from
the border. The smile will be 7 sts wide.