Crochet Love Potion
If you're in the mood for adding a sprinkle of magic to your crochet projects, look no further than the enchanting "Crochet Love Potion"! This wonderfully whimsical yarn is like a hug in fiber form, perfect for crafting cozy blankets, charming amigurumi creatures, or heartwarming accessories that radiate love with every stitch. The blend of colors in this yarn creates a mesmerizing effect, making your creations truly one-of-a-kind. So, grab your hook, a cup of tea, and let the "Crochet Love Potion" lead you on a crafting adventure filled with warmth and creativity!
Abbreviations:
- MR - Magic Ring R - round
- sc - single crochet
- ch - chain stitch
- blo - back loops only
- Flo-front loops only
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
- [ ]*... - repeat instructions in brackets times...
- (...) - the number in brackets means the amount of stitches we should get at the end of the round
Inside of the vial
White yarn
- R1. sc6 in MR (6)
- R2. inc6 (12)
- R3-6. sc12 (4 rounds)
Set aside the inside of the vial.
Do not cut the thread!
Top of vial (make 2)
Pink yarn
- R1. sc6 in MR (6)
- R2. inc6 (12)
- R3. [sc, inc]×6 (18)
- R4. [sc2, inc]×6 (24)
- R5-7. sc24 (3 rounds)
On the first detail, fasten off the yarn cut by leaving a small tail. Do not cut the yarn on the second detail; continue crocheting:
- R8. ch3, sc21 on the first detail, sc3 do not crochet!, ch3, sc3 do not crochet!, sc21 on the second detail (48)
- R9. sc48 (48)
- R10. [sc3, dec, sc17, dec]×2 (44)
Next, connect the inside to the vial and crochet the neck.
- R11. sc44 (44)
- R12. [sc3, dec, sc15, dec]×2 (40)
- R13. sc40 (40)
- R14. [sc3, dec, sc13, dec]×2 (36)
- R15. sc36 (36)
Stuff detail with stuffing material, continue crocheting
- R16. [sc4, dec]×6 (30)
- R17. sc30 (30)
- R18. [sc3, dec]×6 (24)
Connect white yarn and cut pink one
- R19. sc24 (24)
- R20. [sc2, dec]×6 (18)
- R21-22. sc18 cбH (2 rounds)
- R23. Flo-[sc, inc]×9 (27)
- R24. [sc2, inc]×9 (36)
- R25. [sc8, inc]×4 (40)
Fasten off the yarn cut by leaving a small tail.
Vial neck
- R1-3. SC12 CбH (3 rounds)
- R4. Flo-[sc, inc]x6 (18)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bottom of vial
White yarn
- R1. sc8 in MR (8)
- R2. inc8 (16)
- R3. [sc, inc]×8 (24)
- R4. [sc2, inc]×8 (32)
- R5. [sc3, inc]x8 (40)
Stuff the vial firmly. Take the bottom and attach it to the vial. Crochet sc on the bottom along with sts of the vial:
- R6. [sc4, inc]×8 (48)
Fasten off the yarn cut by leaving a small tail. Hiding the end of the yarn inside a vial. Optionally, insert a circle made of cardboard (or plastic) for more stability of the vial. The circle's diameter should be slightly smaller than the bottom of the vial.
Vial cap
- R1. sc6 in MR (6)
- R2-6. Sc6 cбH (5 rounds)
Stuff the cap firmly. If desired, you can insert a wooden skewer or wire to the desired length.
- R7. Blo-sc6 (6)
- R8. [sc, inc]×3 (9)
- R9. [sc2, inc]×3 (12)
- R10-11. sc12 (2 rounds)
- R12. [sc2, dec]*3 (9)
- R13. sc9 (9)
- R14. [sc, dec]*3 (6)
- R15. sc6 (6)
- R16 dec3 (3)
Fasten off the yarn cut by leaving a long tail.
Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull it tight to close.
Hiding the end of the yarn inside a vial cap.
Connect white yarn to the first remaining front loop of round 6. Next, crochet: inc6 (12).
Fasten off the yarn cut by leaving a small tail.
Hiding the end of the yarn inside a vial cap.