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I pattern tested this adorable amigurumi crochet hook design for Denise Haakt on Instagram (follow Denise here) and loved every minute! 

It was such a simple pattern to follow, and honestly was just so fun to make. 

I mean, who crochet doesn’t want a happy amigurumi crochet hook? 😉

The result of The Happy Hook is adorable and would look fantastic in any crochet enthusiasts craft room. I have mine on display with most of my real crochet hooks and I think it looks so adorable!

You can find the pattern for yourself FOR FREE on Denise Haakt’s instagram account (head to her post below).

If you’re completely brand new to crochet, here are a couple of notes from how I used the pattern, just to help get you started.

I used an unknown yarn. I seriously have no clue what it was called (it was given to me as a gift) but was in a shiny gold and a shiny blue. I believe it was a yarn mixed with acrylic, not normally my go-to, but it worked!

To crochet this pattern, all you really need to know is basic crochet stitches including starting off in the round, how to increase and  decrease, as well as do a wee bit of embroidery for the facial features. 

Here are a few videos that I’ve found that will help you through the process,  but if you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to myself or the designer, Denise (click here for her instagram) directly. We’re both happy to help, but of course you’ll get the best advice from the crochet designer herself!

Magic circle

Like most amigurumi, you will need to make a magic circle (aka Magic loop) in this crochet pattern. While there are alternative methods, I find the magic loop to be the tightest and most secure method for starting off your crochet pieces when working in the round.

Single crochet

The stitch predominantly used throughout this pattern is the Single Crochet in US Terms (this is known as a Double Crochet in UK terms). This is a beginner friendly stitch and the first I recommend all crocheters learn!

Single crochet increase

Bobbie Thompson has some great YouTube crochet videos, and this is one of them. I hope it helps!

How to single crochet decrease

This is a very simple YouTube tutorial for anyone attempting to do a crochet decrease for the first time. If you would like to challenge yourself a little more however, I always recommend using an invisible decrease for amigurumi, and I did use the invisible decrease when I made my adorable amigurumi crochet hook. The invisible decrease really helps to make those stitches look much less noticeable.

How to embroider features on your amigurumi crochet hook

I  just discovered this video and it shows an approach I’ve never tried before. However, it makes a lot of sense. Check this out if you’re looking for new tips on how to embroider your features onto your amigurumi. I also have a detailed step-by-step on how to embroider eyes on your amigurumi (the easy way!). Either way, these two tutorials will have you covered when it comes to embroidering facial features on your little amigurumi crochet hook.

I hope this post helps you if you do decide to crochet The Happy Hook for yourselves. It is an  extremely straightforward crochet pattern, and it’s free over on Instagram, what more can you ask for?

If you do decide to crochet this fun pattern for yourselves, please do share your makes with Denis (@denisehaakt on Instagram) and give her a follow. While she does primarily post her crochet patterns in Dutch, she does occasionally come out with a few gems in English- so do keep your eyes peeled.

I can’t wait to see your makes!

Happy crocheting, and I’ll talk to you all soon,

Cilla  x

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