Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

NOAH AND HIS ARK

by

I love the Noah’s Ark baby afghan that appears on the cover of the May, 2008 issue of Crochet!

Reading the pattern got me to wondering. I’ve seen several other crochet interpretations of the Noah’s Ark theme. So, I went looking for them online. Here’s what I found:

noah’s ark crochet cross stitch ecrater afghan
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1722002

Here’s one that was auctioned on ebay.com. It’s a 3D version of the ark with the thread pattern for sale:

noah’s ark crochet 3D thread pattern

I couldn’t find the source of this pattern that was made in size 10 thread. It looks like quite an undertaking, likely one I wouldn’t attempt, so I didn’t bid on it.

Crochet Cabriolet (Cro8http://members.aol.com/Cabri/crochet.htm) has 5 pages devoted to an extensive Ark and animal collection. It’s a beauty! Here’s one picture from that site:

noah ark crochet cabriolet crochet pattern with animals
http://members.aol.com/ChetOlet8/noahark4.htm

The CrochetCabriolet version comes with a detailed story of how it was created and assembled. An ambitious project!

This one is in a Leisure Arts book – if you like patterns that begin with wording something like ‘make 350’ of some tiny square!

noah’s ark crochet afghan leisure arts

Another good looking one is here – at a reasonable price for the pattern:

noah’s ark at afghans4u.com crochet

http://www.afghans4u.com/noah’s_ark

Here’s a nice variation on the theme and a free pattern:

noahs ark tote bag crochet

noah’s ark at afghans4u.com crochet

Biblical themes are, of course, timeless. Noah’s Ark appeals to adults and children equally. I like the idea of making a blanket with the Ark on it and small animal toys, a la amigurumi, for the baby to hold and play with. Of course, most any interpretation of this pattern works for me – except the one that begins something like ‘make 300’ of some square. Just can’t go for those. Not only do I not want to make 300 of anything, I certainly don’t want to JOIN those and then weave in all the ends. I would then be crazier than people probably thought Noah was all those years ago!

Comments

  1. The last picture looks like a bag. I cannot get the pattern from the link. Can you check the link and repost it?

  2. I am trying to find leaflet# 101122 from House of White Birches. Its called Crochet Noah’s Ark. It is a toy, an ark tote with crocheted animals and noah. If anyone knows anyone who has it or where to find it, email me. Thanks

  3. Hello. I’m seeking the Noah’s Ark crochet pattern by Stephen Reedy from AA 1991. I’m missing 3 pages (3/4, 5/6, 7/8) and would love to connect with anyone having a copy. Please contact me @ [email protected]

  4. Wendy: do you still need the missing pages of crochet Noah’s Ark -1991- by Stephen Reedy from Annie’s Attic? I have this pattern

Have you read?

Free Christmas Worry Worm Crochet Pattern With a Printable Gift Card

There’s something rather lovely about a handmade gift that says, “I was thinking of you,” without needing a large box, expensive supplies or three weeks of frantic crocheting.

Our Christmas worry worm is a sweet little example. It has a curly body, a smiling embroidered face and a pointed Santa hat, plus a decorative printable gift card that turns a small crochet project into a thoughtful festive present.

And yes, those little leftover balls of Christmas yarn finally have a job. Apparently, keeping them all was entirely reasonable.

A Christmas Twist on the Crochet Worry Worm

If you’ve enjoyed our original crochet worry worm project, this Christmas version offers a different construction and a festive finish.

The body is a narrow crochet corkscrew, while the head is a separate, lightly stuffed ball worked in continuous rounds. A small hat with a contrasting brim completes the character.

What I particularly like about this design is that the Christmas detail comes from the colours and that tiny hat. There are no fiddly fingers, miniature boots or elaborate accessories to sew together. The curly body gives it plenty of personality all by itself.

What Skills Will You Need?

This free Christmas worry worm crochet pattern uses chains, single crochet, increases, decreases and slip stitches. You’ll also need to work a magic ring, embroider a simple face and sew the three components together.

I’d describe it as an easy project for someone comfortable with basic crochet stitches and ready to try small amigurumi pieces. The tiny hat rounds may require a little patience, especially if you usually make blankets with a lovely big hook.

The materials are straightforward: DK or 8-ply yarn, a 3 mm hook, a little stuffing, black embroidery thread and a yarn needle.

Choose smooth yarn so you can see your stitches clearly. Fluffy yarn might look festive in the ball, but finding four tiny stitches in a magic ring is quite enough excitement without hiding them under eyelash fibres.

Make Santa, Elf or Snowy Christmas Versions

The same construction works in several Christmas colour combinations:

  • Traditional Santa: A red curly body, cream head and red hat with a white brim.
  • Christmas elf: A green body and green hat with a contrasting red brim.
  • Snowy Christmas friend: A white body and head, finished with a red-and-white Santa hat.

The faces are embroidered, and the hat tip has a few white stitches rather than a separate pompom. Keep those details simple and let the colour combinations do the decorating.

If seasonal variations are your weakness, our Easter bunny worry worm pattern is another idea to save for your next round of small handmade gifts.

The Printable Christmas Gift Card Makes It Feel Special

The accompanying printable card is the detail that brings this project together.

Watercolour-style poinsettias, holly, red bows and gold accents frame a short verse, with To and From lines for your message. A pale green space on the right holds