The Huggable Crocheted Cross By Rachel
This pattern evolved while I was struggling to come up with a meaningful gift for the Youth Instructor at my church, who was expecting her second child. My Dad gave me the idea to crochet a crucifix, but crocheting Jesus? body in a beautiful and reverent way was beyond my skill. I then came up with the idea of crocheting His Sacred Heart. If you would like information on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, follow this link. (If you find a mistake or have any questions, please message me on Ravelry. Thank you!) Skill Level: Easy Height: 10 %2 inches
You will need:
· Yarn: Brown, one skein; Red, Orange, Yellow, small amounts each; all Red Heart worsted weight. · Crochet Hook size H/8. (Gauge is not critical.) · Polyester fiberfill · Tapestry needle, Scissors
Abbreviations:
ch = chain st = stitch sl = slip sc = single crochet dc = double crochet Rnd = Round inc = increase, or crochet 2 sts in next st Decrease = sc 2 together \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Cross Pattern (Make 2) With brown yarn, ch 7. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (6 sts) Ch 1, turn. Row 2-11: Sc in each sc across. (6 sts) Ch 1, turn. Row 12: Sc in each sc across. (6 sts) Ch 13. Row 13: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Sc in each sc. (18 sts) Ch 13.
I second ch from hook and in each ch across. Sc in each sc. (30 sts) Ch 1, turn
Row 15-19: Sc in each sc across. (30 sts) Ch 1, turn. Row 20: Sc 18. (18 sts) Ch 1, turn. Row 21-44: Sc 6. (6 sts) Ch 1, turn. Row 45: Sc 5, sc 3 in last st. Sc evenly around cross, sc-ing 3 times in outside corners and decreasing at inside corners. (See picture below.) Slst to first st, fasten off.
Heart Pattern
With red yarn, ch 3. Row 1: Dc 4 in third ch from hook. (4 sts) Ch 2, turn. Row 2: Dc 1, inc, inc, dc 1. (6 sts) Ch 2, turn. Row 3: Dc 2, inc, dc 3. (7 sts) Do not ch, turn. Row 4: Skip 1 st, dc 5 in next st, skip 1 st, slst in next st, dc 5 in next st, skip last st, slst in top of ch 2 from Row 4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the cross. Weave in all other ends
(If you want a plain heart, skip the following patterns and go straight to Assembly.)
Flame Pattern
With yellow yarn, ch 5. Rnd 1: Sc in second ch from hook, and in next 2 ch. Sc 3 in last ch. Crocheting on other side of chain, sc 2, then sc 2 in last st. Slst in first sc and fasten off yellow.(10 sts) Rnd 2: Change to orange yarn and ch 1. Sc 3, sc 3 in next st, sc 5, sc 3 in next st, slst to first sc. (14 sts) Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Weave in all other ends.
Crown of Thorns Pattern
Use brown yarn. Picot = Ch 2, slst in 2"d ch from hook. \*Ch 4, slst in 2nd ch from hook.\* Repeat from\* once. Ch 4, slst in 2"d ch from hook, make picot, slst in 4 sts, make picot, slst in 3 sts, make picot, slst 4 sts. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing
Assembly
Sew the thorns to the heart, taking care to fasten down the points. Sew the flame to the cross front. Then, sew the heart onto the cross, under the flame.
Holding the crosses wrong sides together, attach brown yarn. With bottom cross upwards, slipstitch around cross. Stop periodically to stuff it. When finished slip-stitching around, cut yarn and weave in end.
