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I have to be honest here. In the last 42 years I was sure the Pierrot clown is from France and it is truly French. Well I was wrong. Pierrot clowns come from Italy from the late seventeenth- century and they performed in France. It was such a big surprise for me, but also a pleasant surprise. I wanted to make something about Italy for such a long time, because of my love for this extremely bubbly country and I just did without knowing it.
My love for Italy started in my teenager years, a bit after my love for Australia. The language, the food, the temperament of the people, the architecture and the countryside are all something I love. Before I moved to England, I had a few countries on my list where to move and Italy was one of them. Unluckily I didn’t speak the language that time so I was scared to go. Now I would survive there so it is back to my list where I will live next.
I was never a big fan of clowns, I think they are creepy and not even that funny, but I really like their appearance. Especially the Pierrot clown’s. That simple black and white is just too stylish. Reminds me of one of my idols, Coco Chanel.
The story of Pierrot, the Clown:
Pierrot is a very happy, cheerful, entertaining little boy, who loves to dress up as a clown and pretend to be sad. He does it because of his love for acting. Pierrot and Bruno, the llama are best friends and they perform together front of big audiences. They like nothing more, than a big applause at the end of their shows. Pierrot is dreaming about a life in Paris and to become a famous clown.
Caution!
Please be very cautious when you make toys for babies or children under the age of 3. If you sew parts on it, make sure they are secure and safe.
I recommend, to embroider the eyes, as the plastic safety eyes can be dangerous. My tutorial for embroidery eyes can be found here
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Level: intermediate
Size of the finished toy if using the same yarn and hook size: approximately 29cm
Abbreviations:
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.
inc – increase: put two stitches into the same stitch
dec – decrease: : Insert your hook into the front loop only of the next stitch (2 loops on your hook). Insert your hook into the front loop only of the following stitch (3 loops on your hook). Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
hdc – half double crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into next space, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over pull through all 3 loops
hdc-inc: half double crochet increase: put two half double crochet stitches in the same stitch
sc-dec: single crochet decrease
BLO – use the back loops only
FLO – use the front loops only
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop
(…) – Repeat instructions for the amount of times given
Special Stitch:
Standing sc – standing single crochet
1: Start with a slip knot already on your hook.
2: Insert your hook into whichever stitch you wish to start in.
3: Yarn over, and pull up a loop.
4: Yarn over again and pull through both loops on your hook.
Materials you need for this crochet Pierrot Clown:
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1. Cotton yarn,
I used:
A – Scheepjes Catona – 404 English Tea
B – Scheepjes Catona – 105 Bridal White
C – Scheepjes Catona – 115 Hot Res
D- Scheepjes Catona – 110 Jet Black
3. Safety eyes, 9mm
5. Scissors
7. Pins
8. Stuffing
9. black and red embroidery thread
10: Button – 15mm
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1. CottonYarn:
A – Scheepjes Catona – 404 English Tea
B – Scheepjes Catona – 105 Bridal White
C – Scheepjes Catona – 115 Hot Red
D- Scheepjes Catona – 110 Jet Black
5. Scissors
7. Pins
8. Stuffing
9. Red and Black embroidery thread
10. Button – 15mm
If you decide to purchase the pattern, thank you! It really means a lot to me. I hope you will like it and enjoy making it as much as I liked designing it.
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