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Product Description
This pattern is available in: English (US crochet terms)
SKILL LEVEL: EASY Photo Frame DEER – size 23 cm (9 in), if using sport weight yarn (Sport (12 wpi), 2 : Fine).
Material: • yarn • hook 2.0 or 2.5 mm • 3,0 mm (US 2 ½) needles • soft stuffing • photo 10х15 cm • cardboard (2 details) • scissors • needle for sewing
By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use: 1. This pattern is for personal use only. 2. It is prohibited to: reproduce, copy, publish or distribute this pattern, its parts or photos in any way or form, including translations into foreign languages. 3. It is allowed to: publish photos of the finished items; sell the finished items indicating the pattern’s author: Tatiana Kucherovskaya “TANATIcrochet”
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Crochet Pattern of Photo Frame DEER by Tatiana Kucherovska
Project Overview
This downloadable crochet pattern creates a decorative photo frame featuring a deer design, perfect for displaying a 10 by 15 centimeter photograph. The finished frame measures 23 centimeters (9 inches) and combines amigurumi-style crochet construction with structural cardboard backing to create a functional home decoration piece.
What Is Being Made
The pattern produces a three-dimensional photo frame with an integrated deer motif. The frame is designed to hold and display a standard 10 by 15 centimeter photo while serving as a decorative accent piece. The construction involves crocheting the frame components, stuffing them for dimension, and assembling them with cardboard supports for stability.
Techniques and Construction Methods
This intermediate-level crochet project employs several fundamental amigurumi and decorative crochet techniques:
- Continuous Rounds: The pattern is worked in continuous rounds rather than joined rounds, creating seamless circular sections
- Increases and Decreases: Strategic shaping is achieved through increase and decrease stitches to form the three-dimensional deer and frame structure
- Soft Stuffing: Components are filled with soft stuffing material to create dimensional, sculptural elements
- Assembly: Multiple crocheted pieces are sewn together using a needle, with cardboard reinforcement pieces incorporated for structural support
- Photo Integration: The frame is designed to securely hold a standard photograph within its structure
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes essential crochet stitches suitable for intermediate crafters:
- Single Crochet (sc): The primary stitch providing tight, dense fabric
- Double Crochet (dc): Used for areas requiring lighter, more open texture
- Chain Stitch (ch): Foundation stitches and connecting elements
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Joining rounds and connecting sections
- Single Crochet 3 Together (sc3tog): Decrease technique for shaping
- Increase (inc): Stitch multiplication for expanding sections
Materials and Yarn Specifications
Yarn Weight and Type: This pattern is designed for sport weight yarn (also classified as Fine, 12 wpi). Sport weight yarn creates a delicate, refined finished piece with good stitch definition suitable for decorative work.
Recommended Yarn Colors and Brands: The pattern specifies the following yarn selections:
- ALIZE Cotton Gold in Beige (color 262): 100 grams per 330 meters, composed of 55% cotton and 45% acrylic
- ALIZE Cotton Gold in Brown (color 493): 100 grams per 330 meters, composed of 55% cotton and 45% acrylic
- Yarn Art Jeans in Red (color 56): 50 grams per 160 meters, composed of 55% cotton and 45% acrylic
- Yarn Art Jeans in White (color 01): 50 grams per 160 meters, composed of 55% cotton and 45% acrylic
The yarn composition of 55% cotton and 45% acrylic provides durability, breathability, and color vibrancy appropriate for a decorative frame piece. The designer notes that yarn selection is flexible, and crafters may substitute other sport weight yarns according to personal preference and color availability.
Tools and Notions Required
- Crochet Hooks: 2.0 or 2.5 millimeter hooks for working with sport weight yarn
- Knitting Needles: 3.0 millimeter (US size 2½) needles for finishing or specific techniques
- Structural Materials: Two pieces of cardboard for frame backing and support
- Stuffing: Soft fiberfill stuffing for dimensional elements
- Sewing Supplies: Needle for assembling crocheted components and attaching to cardboard
- Finishing Tools: Scissors for yarn and material trimming
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Tatiana Kucherovska |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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