Make a cozy, handmade Crochet Poppable Volcano Amigurumi that's not just cute but has a delightful, playful twist. Picture this soft, brown volcano with its vibrant, colorful lava that you can actually 'pop' up, making it look as though it's erupting!
Crochet Poppable Volcano Amigurumi
It's a charming toy that combines the warmth of crochet with the surprise of a popping feature, perfect for both children and adults who enjoy a touch of whimsy. This adorable crochet volcano brings a spark of creativity and fun to any room, inviting everyone to pick it up, explore its textures, and discover the joy of its unique, interactive lava.
Materials Needed
- 4mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Sewing or darning needle
- Stitch marker (a bobby pin can work)
- Brown, red, orange, yellow Parfait chunky yarn
- Polyfill stuffing
- 18 mm safety eyes
Abbreviations and Terminology
- Magic Ring
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
- Chain (ch)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- Fastening off
- 3 Single Crochet Decrease
- Front Loop Only (FLO)
- Back Loop Only (BLO)
Volcano Pattern
Foundation:
- Row 1: Create a magic ring and work 8 sc into the ring.
- Row 2: Inc in each stitch around (16 stitches total).
- Row 3: Sc, inc repeat 8 times (24 stitches total).
- Row 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc repeat 8 times (32 stitches total).
- Row 5: Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc repeat 8 times (40 stitches total).
- Row 6: Sc in the next 4 stitches, inc repeat 8 times (48 stitches total).
- Rows 7-8: Sc around (48 stitches in each row).
Shaping the Volcano:
- Row 9: Sc in the next 4 stitches, dec repeat 8 times (40 stitches total).
- Rows 10-11: Sc around (40 stitches in each row).
- Row 12: Sc in the next 3 stitches, dec repeat 8 times (32 stitches total).
- Rows 13-14: Sc around (32 stitches in each row).
- Row 15: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec repeat 8 times (24 stitches total).
- Rows 16-17: Sc around (24 stitches in each row).
- Row 18 (FLO): Sc, dec repeat 8 times (16 stitches total). Fasten off.
Lava Pattern
Lava Foundation:
- Row 1: Attach yellow yarn to the BLO of row 17 of the volcano. Work sc, dec repeat 8 times (16 stitches total).
- Row 2 (BLO): Sc around (16 stitches).
- Row 3: Sc, inc repeat 8 times (24 stitches total).
- Row 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc repeat 8 times (32 stitches total).
Exploding Lava:
- Follow the instructions on the screen for creating the bumps of lava. Increases at the top of each bump and decreases in between.
Finishing
- Insert the safety eyes between rows 11 and 12, six stitches apart.
- Stuff the volcano lightly.
Pocket Inside the Volcano
- Row 1: Attach yellow yarn in the FLO of Row 1 of the lava, working sc, inc repeat 8 times (24 stitches total).
- Rows 2-5: Sc around (24 stitches per row).
- Row 6: Sc, dec repeat 8 times (16 stitches total).
- Row 7: 8 decreases around (8 stitches total), fasten off, and sew the opening closed.
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