The Scarecrow Wind Spinner is a delightful and colorful crochet project featuring a charming scarecrow complete with yellow yarn hair, a brown hat, and patched clothing. Connected to a vibrant teal-and-white spiral wind spinner tail, this piece spins gracefully in the breeze. It makes for a wonderful autumn decoration or hanging ornament for any living space or garden.
Crochet Scarecrow Amigurumi Wind Spinner
Difficulty Level
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Level: Intermediate
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Why: This project requires working with multiple yarn colors, precise facial embroidery, and assembling several individual pieces (such as the hat, hair, patches, and body). Additionally, forming the spiral wind spinner tail requires careful tension to achieve an even twist.
Materials Needed
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Fine yarn in various colors (Blue, Yellow, Brown, Beige, Orange, Green, and White)
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2 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Beads and fishing line (for the wind spinner tail)
Pattern Abbreviations
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MR: Magic Ring
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ch: Chain
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sc: Single Crochet
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inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
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dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
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BLO: Back Loop Only
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FLO: Front Loop Only
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sl st: Slip Stitch
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st/sts: Stitch / Stitches
Detailed Guide for Difficult Stitches
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Back Loop Only (BLO) Single Crochet: Insert your hook under the back loop only of the designated stitch (leaving the front loop unworked), yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops. This technique creates a distinct horizontal ridge, which is used here to shape the base of the scarecrow’s hat and dress.