Lucky Lunar Lantern
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The Lucky Lunar Lantern is the perfect decor to crochet for Chinese New Year! This cute, little red and yellow lantern will be sure to bring fortune and good blessings for this auspicious new year. It is a fast, easy, and almost no-sew amigurumi project. The minimal sewing that is required is simply to stitch the bottom panel, making it easy to attach the tassel. This amigurumi project can be beautifully customized with beads, tassels, and embroidery.
The PDF pattern includes full written instructions for crocheting this lantern from start to finish, and includes 20+ photo references to guide you through the process.
Size:
Lantern size (not including handle or bottom tassel): approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height, and 3.5 inches (9 cm) in width.
Level:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.
Stitches/Terms (US Terms):
FO = fasten off
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
BLO = back loops only
FLO = front loops only
Surface sl st
Materials:
Medium weight (4) yarn in red and yellow
3.25mm crochet hook (or suitable hook size to crochet without gaps between stitches)
Stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Hard piece of cardboard scrap
Two beads with holes large enough to pull two strands of yarn through
This pattern is © 2022 Sweet Softies. For personal use only. You may not translate, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. You may not make a video or teach a class using my patterns without my written consent. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my blog (www.sweetsofties.com). No wholesale.
The Lucky Lunar Lantern is the perfect decor to crochet for Chinese New Year! This cute, little red and yellow lantern will be sure to bring fortune and good blessings for this auspicious new year. It is a fast, easy, and almost no-sew amigurumi project. The minimal sewing that is required is simply to stitch the bottom panel, making it easy to attach the tassel. This amigurumi project can be beautifully customized with beads, tassels, and embroidery.
The PDF pattern includes full written instructions for crocheting this lantern from start to finish, and includes 20+ photo references to guide you through the process.
Size:
Lantern size (not including handle or bottom tassel): approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) in height, and 3.5 inches (9 cm) in width.
Level:
★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.
Stitches/Terms (US Terms):
FO = fasten off
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
BLO = back loops only
FLO = front loops only
Surface sl st
Materials:
Medium weight (4) yarn in red and yellow
3.25mm crochet hook (or suitable hook size to crochet without gaps between stitches)
Stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Hard piece of cardboard scrap
Two beads with holes large enough to pull two strands of yarn through
This pattern is © 2022 Sweet Softies. For personal use only. You may not translate, copy, alter, or sell this pattern in any way. You may not make a video or teach a class using my patterns without my written consent. You may sell finished items made with this pattern if you credit Sweet Softies as the designer and link to my blog (www.sweetsofties.com). No wholesale.
