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Crochet Volcano Pattern

My reversible Crochet Volcano Pattern is easy and a great way to make kids understand how volcanoes erupt. As a bonus it can also be used to show how emotions work for younger kids.
Author: Kimberly Arenas

Materials

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • mr = Magic ring
  • ch = Chain
  • sc = Single crochet
  • flo = Front loop only
  • blo = Back Loop Only
  • sl st = Slip Stitch
  • dc = Double Crochet
  • inc = Increase
  • dec = Decrease
  • tr = Triple Crochet

Notes

Create a crochet reversible toy using acrylic worsted yarn. Customize the size by choosing different yarn types. For a larger size, use blanket yarn to transform it into a small pillow. Each piece (mountain or volcano) is approximately 4 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Variations include adjusting yarn size and making the volcano and mountain as separate pieces instead of attaching them.

Instructions

Crochet Mountain Pattern Side:

  • This crochet mountain pattern is made in rounds.
  • Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring and sc x3 into the circle. If you cannot make a mr, you can ch x2 and then sc x3 into the second ch from the hook. (3)
  • Round 2: Inc, and repeat for the rest of the round (6).
  • Round 3: Inc, then sc x1 and repeat for the rest of the round (9).
  • Round 4: Inc, then sc x2 and repeat for the rest of the round (12).
  • Round 5: Inc, then sc x3 and repeat for the rest of the round (15).
  • Round 6: Inc, then sc x4 and repeat for the rest of the round (18).
  • Round 7: Inc, then sc x5 and repeat for the rest of the round (21).
  • Round 8: Inc, then sc x6 and repeat for the rest of the round (24).
  • Round 9: This row is for making the shells at the base of the snowy part of the mountain. In flo, make a shell by yarning over, skipping the next stitch and then inserting the hook into the following stitch and make a dc stitch like normal. Make another dc stitch, then make a tr, ch, tr, 2dc in the same stitch. Skip the next stitch and anchor the shell to the following stitch with a sl st. Repeat making shells like that for the rest of the round. Remember to only do the flo.
  • Round 10: Now in the blo, crochet a sc in every back loop (24). Then fasten off the white yarn and change the color to heather gray.
  • Round 11: In the newly attached heather gray yarn, inc, then sc x7 and repeat for the rest of the round (27).
  • Round 12: Inc, then sc x8 and repeat for the rest of the round (30).
  • Round 13: Inc, then sc x9 and repeat for the rest of the round (33).
  • Round 14: Inc, then sc x10 and repeat for the rest of the round (36).
  • Round 15: Inc, then sc x11 and repeat for the rest of the round (39).
  • Round 16: Inc, then sc x12 and repeat for the rest of the round (42).
  • Round 17: Inc, then sc x13 and repeat for the rest of the round (45).
  • Round 18: Inc, then sc x14 and repeat for the rest of the round (48).
  • Round 19: Dec, then sc x4 and repeat for the rest of the round (40). Fasten off the yarn. Sew the mountain edges down with white yarn.

Crochet Volcano Pattern Side:

  • This crochet volcano pattern is made in rounds.
  • Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring and sc x6 into the circle. If you cannot make a mr, you can ch x2 and then sc x6 into the second ch from the hook. (6)
  • Round 2: Inc, and repeat for the rest of the round (12).
  • Round 3: In flo for the entire round, *sc x2, then ch x4. In the second ch from hook make a sc, then sc x2 more times. Sc into the next available stitch on the main volcano part, then sc again. Then ch x3 and in the second hook make a sc and then another sc next to it. Reattach with a sc to the next available stitch on the main part of the volcano.* Repeat between * until the end of the round.
  • Round 4: In blo, sc into every back loop on the main volcano (12). Fasten off the orange yarn and join the red yarn.
  • Round 5: With the newly attached red yarn, inc, then sc x3 and repeat for the rest of the round (15).
  • Round 6: Inc, then sc x4 and repeat for the rest of the round (18).
  • Round 7: Inc, then sc x5 and repeat for the rest of the round (21).
  • Round 8: Just like we did previously, this round we will be making red lava drips.
  • In flo for the entire round, *sc then ch x6, skip the first ch and sc x5 down the ch. Then reattach to the main volcano by making sc in the next 2 stitches. Then ch x3. In the second ch make a sc followed by another sc in the next ch. Sc (remember to do this part in flo) in the next 3 stitches on the main volcano. Ch x7, then skip the first ch and sc x6 down the ch. Then reattach to the main volcano by making sc in the next stitch. Ch x5, skip the first ch and sc x4 down the ch. Then reattach to the main volcano by making sc in the next 3 stitches. * Repeat once more what is between the *.
  • With the last little bit of the round left: Ch x3, sc x2 in the chains and then secure back to the main part of the volcano.
  • Round 9: In blo, make a sc around the entire circle of the volcano (21). Then fasten off the red and join heather gray yarn to where you left off.
  • Round 10: In the newly attached heather gray yarn, inc, then sc x6 and repeat for the rest of the round (24).
  • Round 11: Inc, then sc x7 and repeat for the rest of the round (27).
  • Round 12: Inc, then sc x8 and repeat for the rest of the round (30).
  • Round 13: Inc, then sc x9 and repeat for the rest of the round (33).
  • Round 14: Inc, then sc x10 and repeat for the rest of the round (36).
  • Round 15: Inc, then sc x11 and repeat for the rest of the round (39).
  • Round 16: Inc, then sc x12 and repeat for the rest of the round (42).
  • Round 17: Inc, then sc x13 and repeat for the rest of the round (45).
  • Round 18: Inc, then sc x14 and repeat for the rest of the round (48).
  • Round 19: Dec, then sc x4 and repeat for the rest of the round (40). Fasten off the yarn. Sew the lava down using orange and red yarn respectively.

Finishing:

  • Before attaching the volcano and mountain, cut a few strands of yellow and orange yarn into 3 inch strips. Then thread them through any of the stitches of the volcano top and tie them. Roughly 10-12 pieces should do the trick, then trim the yarn to length desired for the explosive top.
  • The lava and snow should already be tacked down, but make sure to weave in any loose ends if you haven't already. Then sc the bases of the volcano and mountain together with heather colored yarn. MAKE SURE THAT THE MOUNTAIN AND VOLCANO ARE BOTH RIGHT SIDE OUT.
  • Once attached, weave in any little bits of yarn and test it out by flipping it one way and then the other way.
  • Now you have a reversible crochet volcano! Perfect for endless amounts of fun for all ages.
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