Oh, have you heard about this crochet pattern that’s flying the rounds on the web lately? It’s a whimsical creation, a Golden Snitch from the beloved world of Harry Potter, and it’s made using just yarn and a hook — absolutely bewitching, right? I stumbled upon this treasure and, let me tell you, it’s a charmer for both Potterheads and crochet veterans.
Honestly, seeing the pattern brought back a rush of fandom joy, you know? It’s like, you pick up your crochet wand—erm, hook—and almost feel that Hogwarts vibe. But alright, let’s not get carried away—I’m not saying we’re literally casting spells here. Just good ol’ fashioned crochet fun, with a twist of fantasy. The real trick’s making sure you keep your stitches tight enough to capture that Snitch’s essence without letting any of the polyfill escape from its seams.
Wrapping up, if you’re game for a bit of crochet craft that’s off the beaten path, wing your way to this gem of a pattern. It’s fun, it’s free, and it’s a tiny bit of craftsmanship magic to hold in your palm. Plus, could there be a more unique gift for a diehard Potter fan? I’m thinking not!
Designer: Samigurumis
Materials & Tools
- Cotton or acrylic yarn: golden
- 2.2 mm hook size
- Fiberfill
- Needle for embroidery
- A piece of wire for the wings (20 cm)
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet stitch
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sphere
Work with golden color yarn.
Rnd 1: Mr 8 sc (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (32)
Rnd 5: (3 sc. 1 inc) x 8 (40)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 8 (48)
Rnd 7-19: 48 sc (13 rounds)
Use the piece of wire and place it between the R13 and R14, bend the sides slightly backwards.
Cut pieces of yarn to make the wings and place them on the wire making knots.
Place all the pieces of yarn that we need until leaving 1 cm of wire then bend that part of the wire with pliers.
Shape the wings using scissors.
For embroidery, we will use pins.
