Free Crochet Masterclass: How to Make a Ram (Barashka) by O’Tuuli
In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to crochet a cute ram (Barashka) using amigurumi techniques. The instructions cover the materials, tools, and step-by-step process for making this adorable toy.
Materials and Tools Needed:
- Main Yarn: Alpina (cotton yarn)
- Body Yarn: Alpina Baby (soft yarn for the body)
- Embroidery Yarn: Iris (for the facial details)
- Crochet Hooks: 5mm and 1.5mm
- Toy Eyes
- Stuffing for the Toy
- Stitch Markers
- Pins
- Needle for attaching parts
- Scissors
You can purchase all the necessary materials here.
Abbreviations:
- KA: Magic ring (amigurumi ring)
- ch: Chain stitch
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease
- (…) x n: Repeat n times
Head (Yarn: Alpina, Crochet Hook: 1.5mm)
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring, tighten
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 times (=18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 times (=24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 times (=30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 times (=36)
7-12. Rounds 7-12: No changes. - Round 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 times (=30)
- Round 14: No changes.
- Round 15: Dec, 12 sc, inc, inc, 12 sc, dec (=30)
- Round 16: No changes.
- Round 17: Dec, 26 sc, dec
- Round 18: 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 3 sc (=24)
- Round 19: No changes.
- Round 20: (2 sc, dec) x 6 times (=18)
21-22. Rounds 21-22: No changes. Stuff the head. - Round 23: (1 sc, dec) x 6 times (=12)
- Round 24: Dec x 6 times and tighten. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail.