Roasting Marshmallow and Fire Pit


I first made a marshmallow for my fire breathing dragons to have as a treat. Soon after posting the photo of them enjoying a marshmallow I knew I had to write up the pattern for it so your dragon can have one too!

How to print the written pattern,
Scroll down this page for the written pattern.
Click here to find out how to print it off for free.

How to read the rows: Each row has a sequence as given below. Example: 1sc then 2sc in next st means repeat that sequence 1sc then 2sc in next st followed by 1sc then 2sc in next st over and over to the end of that particular row. The number inside the parentheses ( ~ ) is the number of stitches you should have at the end of that particular row.  Add in a marker at the end of row 2 and move that marker at the end of every row.

Magic ring:
Parts of this amigurumi begin with a magic ring. I have 2 short video tutorials that will show you 2 different methods of making a magic ring. Use the one that is easiest for you. View 1st method here and 2nd method here.

Supplies:
Worsted weight yarn in red, yellow, orange, brown, light grey and dark grey
I used red heart comfort yarn.
4.25mm hook you can use a smaller hook
blunt end yarn needle for sewing
scissors
steel pet brush or hard bristle brush
optional ~ hot glue to glue rocks in place
optional ~ brown paint for marshmallow, black paint for rocks
optional ~ a stick for roasting the marshmallow (for older kids only)

Abbreviations:

st = stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
FLO = front loops only
BLO= back loops only
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
f/o = finish off





Marshmallows: with white
1) magic circle with 6sc (6)
2) 2sc in each st (12)
3) 1sc then 2sc in next st (18)
4) 1sc in the BLO for 1 row
5-10) 1sc in each st for 6 rows
11) 1sc then 2tog in the BLO (12)
f/o leaving a tail for sewing. Weave in and out of the FLO then stuff and shape. Pull yarn tail to close the gap. Carry the yarn tail through the center and out the other end then go back into the marshmallow, (go over a bit, don't go back through where you came out), through the center and out the other end. Tug on the yarn tail to pull the ends of the marshmallow together just slightly, this will help hold the shape. Once you're happy with how it looks, knot off and hide the yarn tail inside the marshmallow.

You can add a bit of color by dipping your finger tip into brown and black  paint and very lightly dust the marshmallow in one area to make it look just like it does when it's starting to cook from the fire.

I didn't feel it necessary to add a face but did so on one for those who would like to see a face. I used black paint to dot the eyes in, dotted a tiny bit of white to those. I also painted the mouth and cheek color on.


Ground: with brown

1) magic circle or with 6hdc (6)
2) 2hdc in each (12) work starting yarn tail into this row
3) 2hdc in each st (24)
4) 1hdc then 2hdc in the next st (36)
5) 1hdc in the next 3st then 2hdc in the next st (45)
6) 1hdc in the next 4st then 2hdc in the next st (54)
7) 1sc in the BLO for 1 row
8) (ch2 1sc in next st, sl st next st, 1sc in next st) repeat around
f/o and weave in yarn tail. Stretch the piece out. The part where you crocheted in the BLO should easily fold upwards creating a basket type bottom.

Ashes: with dark grey
1) magic circle with 6hdc (6)
2) 2hdc in each (12) work starting yarn tail into this row
3) 2hdc in each st (24)
4) 1hdc in next 3st then 2hdc in the next st (30)
5) 1sc in the BLO for 1 row.
f/o leaving a tail for sewing. Use this yarn tail to sew the ashes to the ground.

Rocks: with light grey
1) magic circle with 6hdc (6)
2) 2hdc in each (12)
3) 1hdc in next 2st then sc2tog (9)
4) sc2tog twice, stuff rock with yarn or stuffing, it won't take much of either. Then sl st across and then again to close up the gap. (The rocks are not meant to be perfect round balls) f/o and hide yarn tail inside rock.

You can add color to the side of the rocks that will face the fire by dipping your finger into black paint and rubbing it on the surface of the rock.



Fire: with red, orange and yellow
wrap orange, yellow, and red strands of yarn together around your hand about 6 times, drop the orange and red and wrap the yellow about 3 more times. Cut free, take the loop of strands off your hand and cut through the middle of the loop.

Hold one end very tight and brush the other end. Once you have the strands completely brushed out, turn it around and brush the other end.

Tie off center and sew to the middle of the ashes. Sorry for the terrible photos of the fire. I took them from my video. If you need a better understanding of what I explained here, I do have a video for making this fire here.


ASSEMBLY:
1) sew the fire to the middle of the ashes. Pull the yarn tight when you knot off to help the fire stand straight up. Now sew the ashes to the center of the ground.
2) assemble the rocks. You can sew these in place. I prefer hot glue though, much quicker. You can also leave them as they are and just assemble them each time for play.



I hope you enjoyed the pattern. Post pictures on my facebook page Amigurumi Freely. Or post them on instagram with the hashtag #sharonojala. My ig ~> Sharon_Ojala.

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Copyright 2016 Author: Sharon Ojala - Amigurumi To Go All rights reserved

Comments

  1. Wow! I love it! I'm still working on Dreams but think I will do the marshmallow and pit before adding Nightmare. You know..... So Dreams has something to eat!

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  2. I can't quit smiling:) This is too cute. Thank you for sharing your patterns:) --Charis

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  3. This is amazingly creative, I love it! Can't wait to start work on some dragons of my own <3 Thank you for coming up with these patterns.

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  4. Do you have a video of how to put them all together I don't understand how to put the fire on the ashes please help. Thanks in advance

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