Each year of the twelve-year cycle of the Eastern calendar is governed by its own patron animal, which is a favorite of sellers of calendars and various souvenirs. On the eve of 2021, millions of figurines and images of bulls and cows will be sold out, and we propose to make a symbol of the new year on our own and crochet the Bull.
Content:
- Symbol of the year 2021 and its character
- Bull knitting tools and materials
- Assembling the toy and stuffing it
- Free master classes and schemes with descriptions
- Video tutorial on knitting a Toy Bull on a Christmas tree
- Ideas for inspiration
Symbol of the year 2021 and its character
The New Year according to the Eastern calendar will be held under the auspices of the White (or Gold) Metal Bull. The symbol of 2021 is distinguished by slowness, diligence, reliability, strength and determination, therefore, his actions (events) in the coming year will be strong-willed, decisive, noble and wise. According to astrologers' forecasts, the Year of the Ox is a time of change.
But while this is still in the boundless future, you can find something for yourself that will help you show hard work and diligence - the favorite qualities of the patron of the new year. For example, learn how to crochet and make a toy in the form of a cute Bull with your own hands.
Knitting tools and materials
So, for work you will need:
- Yarn is the main material for work. There is a wide variety of threads in handicraft stores that are easy to get lost in. To crochet the Ox, you can take:
- yarn "Iris" - it is ideal for small amigurumi, since the threads are quite thin, however, due to the natural composition, this is an expensive material;
- acrylic threads are the most economical option, they are very soft to the touch and have a wide color palette;
- cotton yarn - suitable for experienced knitters, it makes well-shaped products with a dense knit;
- woolen threads - their plus is naturalness, and their minus is impractical, since after washing the work may lose its shape;
- plush yarn - from it you can knit a soft-touch toy with an imitation of animal hair.
- The hook is used smaller than for knitting clothes, since the details are knitted in single crochet columns in a circle so that there are no holes and gaps into which the filler will crawl out. For thin yarn, hook number 1-1.5 is suitable, for thicker - 2 and higher. It can be made of wood, plastic or metal.
- Scissors - needed to cut the thread. You can take "herons" with thin blades or any that will cope with this task.
- Needle - used in the process of assembling a toy. It should have a large enough "eye" to accommodate the thread that was used for knitting. It can be a gypsy needle or a special plastic one.
Ready-made decor elements - ready-made eyes, beads, beads, sequins and other decorative elements can be used to decorate the toy.
Also, to give the product volume, you will need a filler, but we will talk about it in more detail later.
Assembling the toy and stuffing it
When all the details of the crocheted Bull are ready, the fun begins: the product needs to be stuffed and assembled. First, all the individual details need to be given volume. As a filler, you can use:
- synthetic winterizer - synthetic fiber fabric; its plus is hypoallergenicity, a disadvantage - from frequent washing, it can get lost in lumps, therefore it is not suitable for toys with which the child will often play;
- holofiber is a synthetic filler in the form of balls, which is convenient for filling both large and small parts; it does not go astray, does not retain moisture, does not cause allergic reactions.
It is not recommended to use natural materials such as cotton wool, feathers, down and wool as a filler. They weigh the product down and can cause allergies.
Advice! You can't stuff the details too tightly. the product should remain soft and not hard like stone.
After that, you need to chop all the parts together using pins, and then sew them into place.Finishing the knitting of individual parts, the craftswomen always leave a piece of thread, which is then used to sew the work together.
The final stage is registration. You need to sew on eyes, a nose and other decorative elements.
Don't try to go fast and use super glue. The eyes, at best, can come off at the most inopportune moment, or the glue can burn a hole on the canvas, reacting with it, and completely ruin the work.
Free master classes and schemes with descriptions
Having studied all the basics of making crocheted toys, you can choose the Ox you like and get to work. For experienced craftswomen, this article provides a detailed scheme with a description of knitting and assembling a bull from Alize Puffy yarn.
For beginner craftswomen who find it difficult to figure out the designations of the knitting pattern, a free video master class will help. From the selection, everyone will be able to choose a Bull to their liking and tie using a video instruction. Each master class can be downloaded on our website absolutely free of charge, without fear of getting a virus threat for your computer or smartphone in addition.
And here we have collected schemes of Bychkov from felt. Go and download for free!
For the next toy, you will need thick synthetic yarn. You can choose a novelty with lurex, then the amigurumi will turn out to be truly New Year's.
Scheme author: Victoria Kravchenko
The scheme was prepared by: Elena Emelyanova
Look what a cute family of Bychkov! They can be planted under the tree or presented as a souvenir to friends and acquaintances.
To achieve the effect of an expressive face, as in the photo below, after knitting is completed, you can tint the toy's eyes with ordinary cosmetic shadows.
Video tutorial on knitting a Toy Bull on a Christmas tree
The following video tutorial describes how to crochet a Bull - the symbol of 2021. The Christmas tree toy is made practically without seams, ears and legs are tied in the knitting process, and only horns and a muzzle are sewn on. The craftswoman also tells how to fix a satin ribbon so that the Bull can be hung on the Christmas tree.
Ideas for inspiration
Crocheted Bull can be not only a symbol of the new 2021, but also an interior doll or a child's favorite toy. To create your unique animal from the threads, you can use not only ready-made master classes, but with sufficient crocheting skills and ideas from the following photos.
