INTRODUCING HUMPFREE THE RAINBOW HUMPTY
by Deb Ward @Hookanory (UK TERMS, click the preference icon to change to US)

PATTERN DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Happy Humpty Level 2 = EASY (May require some simple colour work and shaping)

Humpfree the Rainbow Humpty is the mascot and brand logo of Hookanory and Hookanory Crochet Club and is the first pattern I ever published! When I created my own PDF I colour coded the rounds to make it easy to follow - but here on Ribblr the formatting does that for you so I'm so excited to make Humpfree truly interactive!!!

RAINBOW LOVE & HOPE
The story of Humpfree The Rainbow humpty, and the pattern to make him, was borne from the Easter lockdown of 2020, designed with the intention of spreading some colour, creativity and cheer to those in 'creative quarantine' during Easter and the Covid lockdown in 2020.
It was my hope that the story would help kids in lockdown feel a bit safer and happier about staying indoors with a little Rainbow Humpty to keep them company!

Because of this I have pledged to always make sure it is possible to access a free copy of this pattern somewhere because his continued mission is to try and encourage people to take up the hook and make something fun. You can access this pattern for FREE on @Ribblr by FOLLOWING ME , or in my other pattern stores in Lovecrafts and Ravelry.

STORY TIME!
This pattern comes complete with it's own story-rhyme, so you can read all about the origin of Humpfree The Rainbow Humpty. I also narrated the story in a video on Youtube in the style of a bedtime story which I have uploaded a link to in my pattern info; or you can find it by checking out my Youtube channel Hookanory Crochet Club

A GREAT STASH BUSTER
Each colour will only need around 10-15 yards of yarn, except the dark blue which requires a little more, around 25-30 yards.

YOU WILL NEED:
YARN:
Any DK in 8 colours. 10-30yds of each - see materials list in pattern for more details.
If you wanted specific colours they are as follows: Stylecraft Special DK, Matador, Jaffa, Sunshine, Grass Green, Turquoise, Empire, Proper Purple and Lapis.

HOOK SIZE: 3MM

EQUIPMENT & NOTIONS:
A contrast colour scrap yarn to mark the rounds or a stitch marker, scissors, approx 50g polyester toy stuffing, amigurumi pins, a (sharp) yarn needle, 1 pair 8mm safety eyes or embroider your own if you are making for a child under 3 years.

SIZE:
One Size
Finished Measurements Approximately W 14 x H28 (including legs) x D 2.5 cm
made using 100% Acrylic DK.
If you substitute yarn, it may affect sizing or density of fabric, so you may need to adjust your hook size to suit.

TENSION:
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
GAUGE: 6 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch worked in sc (US Terms) dc (UK)

EASY HACK:
If you don't fancy all those colour changes you could make Humpfree in a self striping yarn e.g. Stylecraft merry-go-round DK in 'rainbow' or 'starburst', or other similar yarn. It looks just as bright and fun and is much easier especially if you're just learning to crochet. (see eaamples pics in the cover page!)

ABREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
sc - single crochet (dc in UK terms)
ch - chain
st/s - stitch/s
slst - slip stitch
yrh - yarn round hook
dec - decrease
inc - increase
BLO - back loop/s only
FLO front loop/s only
RS - right side
WS - wrong side

HAPPY EASTER AND HAPPY HOOKING FOLKS 'N' YOLKS!

Much Love Deb & Humpfree xx

TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT Ts & Cs

PLEASE DO! MAKE, GIFT, SELL & SHARE YOUR WORK... BUT PLEASE DON'T COPY OR TAKE CREDIT FOR THE DESIGN! It took loads of time, effort and resources to design, publish and market this crochet pattern so please be respectful of my intellectual property. If you're not sure just ask - you can email me at: deb@hookanory.com

NO SORRY! but This pattern may not be shared, published or copied in part or in whole, or tutorials derived from it, anywhere without prior permission from the author.

YES! You can sell items made from this pattern, provided it is in small quantities, that all items are made by you yourself and that you credit me with the following statement: Humpfree The Rainbow Humpty. Made by (insert your name) from a pattern by Deb ward @Hookanory www.hookanory.com

DON'T FORGET! to tag me in @hookanory #hookanory if you make and share them online or in social media so that I can see your awesome work and share them too!

KEEP IT SAFE! I do not accept responsibility or any public liability for any goods made from this pattern other than those I make myself. So please ensure you follow any safety or labelling requirements when selling items made from this pattern. Please visit https://www.cpsc.gov for USA or https://www.nationaltradingstandards.uk for UK if you are not sure.

NO SORRY! But I do not give permission for anyone to reproduce my pattern or mass produce items made from my designs/patterns unless they have licensed the right to do so from me and have obtained all relevant documentation.

TRADEMARK! The 'Hookanory' name & logo is a registered trademark of Deborah Ward Hookanory Crochet Club, Humpfree the Rainbow Humpty, Adam Up, Sant-egg Claus, Deano the Dance-egg on Ice and any other characters in my patterns, and the stories that accompany them, are original character and story creations and trademarks of Debbie Ward & Hookanory.

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Xx Deb