How To: Crochet Toy Hammock

Tickled Pink Stitches

Crochet Toy Hammock

Supplies:
🧶 8 mm crochet hook
🧶 Scissors
🧶 Worsted Weight Yarn
🧶 Yarn Needle
🧶 3 Key Rings or D Rings
🧶 3 Hanging Hooks
🧶 6 inch Cardboard

Pattern:
-Slip knot, Ch 3, slip on ring, slip stitch into 1st ch
-Ch 146, slip on ring, slip stitch into 3rd ch from hook
-Ch 4, skip 2 stitches and dc into 3rd chain, *chain 2, skip 2 ch, dc into 3rd* repeat from * to * until end
-Turn work, slip stitch into first opening (open space), ch 4, dc into 2nd open space, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc into 3rd ch* repeat from * to * until end of row.
-Repeat last row until left with only 1 open space. Change colors as you like or leave solid color.
-Slip stitch into open space, Ch 3, slip on ring, slip stitch into open space, slip stitch one more time, finish off.
-Weave in ends
-Cut cardboard to 6 inches
-Make tassels by wrapping yarn around the cardboard 6 times. Cut and tie on to front of hammock. The front is the first row. Tie two tassels to each space.
-Secure hooks to wall firmly, you will need to use drywall anchors
-Hang with front of hammock in the front and triangular back higher up in the corner. The front part hang in a U shape.
-Load up all those cute stuffed animals!

Do NOT allow children to hang on or sit in the hammock. It is not meant to support their weight and this is dangerous.

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