Carnival is coming (or the next birthday?) and with it a load of fun, sweet indulgences and carefreeness. And what is more representable for this occassion than the lively Crochet Clown, August? With this premium crochet pattern you can create your own 17.5 cm Clown August with bright red hair and nose, a yellow flower, lined stockings and an oversized dungaree. Let August surprise a loved one or be a fun decoration to a party table!
Pattern:
You can get the pattern with detailed step-by-step instructions for the Crochet Clown in my online shop on Etsy (as a PDF download in German and English):
Material needed:
- super fine yarn at a recommended hook size of 2.5 – 3.5 mm for die body and outfit. The following yarn types and colours where used: Rainbow Deluxe 8/4 by hobbii: in the colours Pale Rose (body-colour), Lime Granita (green shade), White, Black, Pineapple (yellow shade), Apple Red, Soft Peach, Gobelin Blue, Yale (dark-blue shade); 10 x 10 cm = 27 sts x 38 R
- medium yarn at a recommended hook size of 4.0 or above in White for the mouth. The following yarn type and colour was used: Soft Cotton by LANG Yarns; 10 cm = 20 sts
- lace yarn at a recommended hook size of 1.25 – 1.5 mm in Red for the nose. The following yarn type and colour was used: Diana 10 by Woll Butt
- crochet hook of size 2.0 mm and 1.25 mm
- sewing thread in red and white
- 5.0 mm safety eyes
- 2 buttons of 0.9 cm size
- Aluminum wire of 2.0 mm (or less)
- Wadding
- Sharp wool needle and sewing needle
Stitch and techniques types used in the pattern:
- Basic crochet stitches
- crocheting in back-loops / front-loops only
- bobble stitch
- Tapestry crochet
