tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46895302098254913302024-03-21T19:20:26.941-07:00Free Crochet ConnectionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702944534505885842noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689530209825491330.post-17693921402525420372013-12-13T18:40:00.000-08:002013-12-13T18:40:14.546-08:00SANTA CLAUSEThis pattern might take a few days, but it's fairly simple and fun to make when broken down into parts. Here goes :)<br />
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<u><b>HEAD</b></u><br />
In cream color;<br />
Row 1: Sc 7 into magic circle<br />
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc (14)<br />
Row 3: *1sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next* Repeat from * to * around (21)<br />
Row 4: *1 sc in 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (28)<br />
Row 5: *1 sc in 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (35)<br />
Row 6: *1sc in 1st 4sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (42)<br />
Row 7: *1sc in 1st 5sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (49)<br />
Row 8-17: sc around<br />
Row 19: *sc 5, skip 1sc* Repeat from * to * around (40)<br />
Row 20: *sc 4, skip 1 sc* Repeat from * to * around (35)<br />
Row 21: * sc 3, skip 1 sc* Repeat from * to * around (20)<br />
Row 22: *sc 2, skip 1 sc* Repeat from * to * around (18)<br />
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<b><u>HAT</u></b><br />
Row 1: From the top of the head (the magic circle, count down to the 7th row. You will now pick up the stitches all around the 7th row. Pick any spot to start, and crochet around the entire 7th row in red wool. (49)<br />
Row 2: sc around (49)<br />
Row 3: hdc 24, sc 12, skip 1 sc, sc 12<br />
Row 4: hdc 24, skip 1 sc, sc 10, skip 1, sc 12, skip 1<br />
Row 5: hdc 24, skip 1, sc 10, skip 1, sc 10<br />
Row 6: skip 1, dc 24, skip 1, sc 9, skip 1, sc 9<br />
Row 7: skip 1, dc 6, skip 1, dc 6, skip 1, dc 6, skip 1, dc 2, skip 1, sc 5, skip 1, sc 5, skip 1, sc 5<br />
Row 8: skip 1, dc 5, akip 1, dc 5, skip 1, dc 5, skip 1, dc 3, skip 1, sc 4, skip 1, sc 4, skip 1, sc 4<br />
Row 9: skip 1, dc 4, skip 1, dc 4, skip 1 dc4, skip 1, dc 3, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 2, sc 2<br />
Row 10: skip 1, dc 2, skip 1, dc 2, skip 1, dc 2, skip 1, dc 2, skip1, dc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1 sc 1<br />
Now dc around until hat is desired length. Skip 1, dc 1 until 2 dc left, then bind off.<br />
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<b><u>POM POM</u></b><br />
Wind white wool around your 4 fingers about 20 times (depending on how thick you want your pom pom) Pull off your fingers, and with another piece of white wool, tie them all together in the middle very tightly. Cut all the loops so they become loose ends and fluff. Attach to end of hat.<br />
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<b><u>BODY</u></b><br />
In red:<br />
Proceed the same as the head from Rows 1 to 7<br />
Row 8: *1 sc in 1st 6 sc, 2 sc in next* Repeat from * to * around (56)<br />
Rows 9-16: sc around<br />
Switch to black<br />
Rows 17-22: sc around<br />
Switch back to red<br />
Rows 23-30: sc around<br />
Row 31: *sc 6, sc 1* Repeat from * to * around (49)<br />
Row 32-34: sc around<br />
Row 35: *sc 5, skip 1, sc 1* Repeat from * to * around (42)<br />
Row 36-38: sc around<br />
Row 39: *sc 4, skip 1, sc 1* Repeat from * to * around (35)<br />
Row 40: *sc 3, skip 1, sc 1* Repeat from * to * around<br />
You have reached the neck, and will now be shaping the collar.<br />
Row 41: Ch 1. Turn. In outside of loops only, *sc 1, 2 sc in 1* Repeat 7 times, sc 1<br />
Row 42: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1, sc 11, 2 sc in 1, sc 11, 2 sc in 1<br />
Row 43: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, sc 5, 2 sc in 1sc, sc 5, 2 sc in 1sc, sc 6, 2sc in 1, sc 7, 2 sc in 1<br />
Row 44: Ch 1, turn, sc to end.<br />
Row 45: Switch to white. Ch 1, sc around. Bind off.<br />
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<b><u>ARMS (make 2)</u></b><br />
Start with mittens in green;<br />
Row 1: sc 6 into magic circle,<br />
Row 2: *2 sc in 1sc, 1 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (12)<br />
Row 2: *2 sc in 1st 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (18)<br />
Row 3-5: sc around (18)<br />
Row 6: Ch 3, skip 3 sc, sc into 4th sc, sc 14<br />
Row 7: sc 3 over ch 3, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2 (12)<br />
Row 8: 2 sc in each sc (24)<br />
<u>Thumb: </u> Ch 2, hdc 2 (on bottom half closest to wrist), sc 5, hdc 2, sc 4, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 2, skip 1, sc 1, sl st. bind off<br />
In Red: at narrow part inside the mitt, ch 1. Pick up and sc 12 stitches around. Join red ends in a circle, and sc around until arm is desired length.<br />
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<b><u>BOOTS and LEGS (make 2)</u></b><br />
Follow exactly: Ch 8, skip 1st sc, hdc 3, sc 2, sc 4 in end of ch.<br />
up other side: sc 2, hdc 3, hdc 2 in 1 (3x) sc 3, sc 2 in 1 (3x) sc 6, hdc 2 in 1 (5x) hdc 1, sc 5, sc 2 in 1 (3x) sc 2, sl st. This is the sole of the boot.<br />
In inside loops only: join yarn in stitch after the sl st. Sc around (29 st) <br />
In both sides of stitches now, join on the 30th stitch. Sc around twice<br />
sc 7, (hdc 3 tog) 3 times, sc 12<br />
sc 5 in outside part of stitches, sc 8, sc 11<br />
In both sides of stitches sc 5 (sc 2 tog) 4x<br />
sc around until desired length of boot. (I did 5 rounds) bind off.<br />
In Red,<br />
Join with a ch to the top row of the inside of the boot. Sc 19 stitches around<br />
join with a sl st and sc around until leg is desired length<br />
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<b><u>FINISHING</u></b><br />
Sew the top of the arms shut, and sew to the top of the body, but under the collar.<br />
Sew the body to the head. <br />
Sew the top of the legs shut and attach to the bottom of the body.<br />
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Row 1: ch 8,<br />
Row 2: Turn, skip 1st 2 ch, and sc 6<br />
Row 3: Turn. ch2, sc 6<br />
Repeat Row 3 until white strip fits from the top of the body to the belt.<br />
bind off. Sew white strip to the front of Santa's body.<br />
Repeat white strip instructions, but make a much much shorter one for under the belt. (see image) Sew this one to the body as well. Now, where the bottom of the strip ends up, pick up, and sc in white all the way around the body so it looks like the bottom of Santa's coat.<br />
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<u>Belt buckle:</u><br />
Ch 20<br />
Sew in a square onto the front of the belt.<br />
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<u>Nose:</u><br />
Use the images for reference. In the middle of Santa's face, pick up 1st, ch1, then pick up 6 sc in a tight circle to form the nose. sc 2 rows, then skip 1, sc 1 until there are 2 sc left and bind off. <br />
Attach 2 buttons for the eyes.<br />
Around the bottom of Santas hat with white wool, pick up 1 sc, ch3 then sc into the next sc beside, ch 3 then repeat all the way around the hat.<br />
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<u>Beard:</u><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702944534505885842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689530209825491330.post-61833442510784954182013-12-13T12:47:00.004-08:002013-12-13T12:47:48.389-08:00SANTA PATTERN COMING SOON...I'll be adding this Santa Clause pattern tomorrow... just in time to get it done for Christmas ;)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702944534505885842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689530209825491330.post-3521621483220513092013-12-13T10:20:00.002-08:002013-12-13T10:20:52.396-08:00MINION HAT AND MITTENS SETThis is a super fun hat and mitt set that should be fairly easy for beginners to crochet. It can be adapted to suit either a boy or girl. This pattern should fit a child between 4 and 9 years old.<br />
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<b>Abbreviations:</b><br />
sc = single crochet<br />
hdc = half double crochet<br />
sl st = slip stitch<br />
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together<br />
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<b><u>HAT</u></b><br />
In magic circle, ch 1 then do 7 hdc into magic circle.<br />
Pull tight. Do not connect with sl st.<br />
In yellow:<br />
Row 1: (start in the top of the ch 1) 2 hdc in each hdc (14)<br />
Row 2: *1 hdc, 2 hdc in 1 hdc* Repeat from * to * around (21)<br />
Row 3: *1hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hddc in next hdc* Repeat from * to * around (28)<br />
Row 4: *1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in next* Repeat from * to * around (35)<br />
Row 5: *1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc* Repeat from * to * around (42)<br />
Row 6: *1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hc in nxt hdc* Repeat from * to * around (49)<br />
Row 7: * 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 1hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc* Repeat from * to * around (56)<br />
Row 8-10: hdc around<br />
Switch to black<br />
Row 11-13: hdc around in black<br />
Switch back to yellow<br />
Row 14-18: hdc around<br />
Switch to black<br />
Row 19: sc around. End with a slip stitch and bind off.<br />
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EYES:<br />
With white; make 2<br />
Row 1: In magic circle, sc 6. Pull tight.<br />
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc (12)<br />
Row 3: *1 sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (18)<br />
Row 4: *1 sc in first sc, 1 sc in 2nd sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (24)<br />
Switch to grey<br />
Row 5: 1 sc in each sc. <br />
Row 6: sl st around (to make a slightly raised look around edge) oin with a sl st and bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing on.<br />
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INNER EYE:<br />
With black, make 2<br />
6 sc in magic circle, join with a sl st and bind off, leaving a med long tail for sewing on.<br />
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Sew inner eye to whites however you like; in the middle, to the sides, or even looking in opposite directions.<br />
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Sew eyes onto the hat in the middle of the black stripe.<br />
Sew mouth on (shaping it however you want your minion to look)<br />
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HAIR AND BOW:<br />
Cut 4 equal strands of black wool. Loop through the top of the hat and tie in a knot.<br />
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In pink: <br />
Ch 9.<br />
Row 1: skip 1st ch, and hdc 8 down chain.<br />
Row 2: Turn, hdc 8<br />
Row 3-10: Repeat row 2<br />
bind off. Take a long strand of pink wool, and wind it in the middle of your bow, pulling it into a bow shape. Knot securely and tie to strands of hair at top of hat.<br />
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Now for the mittens :) I like to make them with an extra long cuff to keep little wrists from getting cold as well.<br />
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Starting with pink: <br />
Ch 21<br />
Row 1: skip 1st stitch, sc 20. turn<br />
Row 2: sc 20 in back loops only. Turn<br />
Row 3-21 (Repeat row 2)<br />
Join cuffs together in a circle and sew up the ch 21 to row 21)<br />
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With Yellow:<br />
Pick up 25 stitches around the top of the cuff<br />
Row 1: sc 1 round, until last stitch. skip the last stitch. Place a marker.<br />
Row 2: sc 1 round<br />
Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, 2 sc in 2nd sc, sc around rest of round to marker<br />
Row 4: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc around until marker<br />
Row 5: Ch 5, skip 5 sc and join with sc in 6th sc and sc around (this makes the thumb hole)<br />
Row 6: sc over top of ch (5) and sc around to marker<br />
Row 7: sc2tog, sc 1, sc2tog, sc around to marker<br />
Switch to black<br />
Row 8: Sc 10, sc2tog, sc 10, sc 3<br />
Row 9: sc around<br />
Switch back to yellow<br />
Row 10-12: sc around<br />
Row 13: sc 10, sc2tog, sc 10, sc2tog<br />
Row 14: sc 7, sc2tog, sc 7, sc2tog, sc 3<br />
Row 15: sc around<br />
Row 16: sc 6, sc2tog, sc 6, sc2tog, sc 3<br />
Row 17: sc 5, sc2tog, sc 5, sc2tog, sc 4<br />
Now, (without keeping track of rows, sc 3, k2tog until there are 10 sc left. Sl st and bind off leaving a tail. Sew the top together only after adding thumb (to make sure it is folded properly)<br />
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Thumb:<br />
Pick up 11 sc around thumb hole<br />
sc to join then at bottom part of thumb (closest to wrist) hdc 6<br />
Then sc 20, sc2tog, sc 3, sc2tog, sc 15, sc2tog, sc 1, sc2tog, sc 1, sc2tog,<br />
*sc 1, sc2tog* Repeat 3 times from * to *<br />
sl st 2 together and bind off.<br />
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Eye (make 2): In black: sc 6 into magic circle<br />
Switch to white: 2 sc in each sc (12)<br />
*1 sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next* Repeat from * to * around (18)<br />
Switch to grey<br />
*1 sc in 1st, 1 sc in 2nd, and 2 sc in 3rd* Repeat from * to * around<br />
sl st and bind off leaving a long tail. Sew one eye to the back of each mitt.<br />
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Sew up the cuff if you haven't already done so and sew up the top of the mitt.<br />
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If you want a bow on the mitts:<br />
Row 1: ch 7<br />
Row 2: Skip the first 2 ch, and hdc 5. Turn<br />
Row 3: hdc 5. Turn<br />
Row 4-7: Repeat row 3<br />
Bind off. Wrap a long piece of wool around middle several times to form the bow and sew to the top of the cuff.<br />
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And voila! Hat and mitts are complete! Any questions about this pattern? Need clarifications? Please feel free to comment below :)<br />
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What you'll need: Size 4.00mm crochet hook<br />
Green, white, off-white, and black yarn<br />
yarn needle<br />
stuffing<br />
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Abbreviations used in this pattern: cr = crochet<br />
ch = chain<br />
sk = skip one stitch<br />
dc = double crochet<br />
st = stitch<br />
We're starting with the head so use your green wool:<br />
In a magic circle, ch 1, then sc 6. Do not join. Simply continue with next row after pulling magic circle tight.<br />
ROW 2: 2sc in each sc around (12)<br />
ROW3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (18)<br />
ROW 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (24)<br />
ROW 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (30)<br />
ROW 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (36)<br />
ROW 7: *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (42)<br />
ROW 8: *1 sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in nex sc* Repeat from * to * around (48)<br />
ROW 9-12: Place marker and sc around<br />
ROW 13: *sc 6, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (42)<br />
ROW 14: *sc 5, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around until 3 sc left. sk 1, sc 1 (36)<br />
ROW 15: *sc 4, sk 1: Repeat from * to * around (28)<br />
ROW 15: *sc 3, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (24)<br />
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Stuff the head lightly and continue on to the body<br />
ROW 1: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (32)<br />
ROW 2: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (36)<br />
ROW 3 - 13: Place marker and sc around (10 rounds)<br />
ROW 14: *sc 5, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (35)<br />
ROW 15: *sc 4, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (28)<br />
ROW 16: *sc 3, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (21)<br />
ROW 17: *sc 2, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (14)<br />
Stuff body<br />
ROW 18: *sc 1, sk1* Repeat from * to * until 2 st left. Bind off<br />
You will now have an oddly shaped thing like this:<br />
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<b><u>Belly Patch:</u></b></div>
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In off-white ch 5</div>
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ROW 1: sc down first side (4sc) In the fourth sc (on the end) sc 3</div>
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ROW 2: sc 4 down the other side (In the fourth/end sc, sc 2 more for a total of 3 sc in that sc) (12)</div>
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ROW 3: sc around the oval (12)</div>
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ROW 4: sc 1 in next 4 sc, sc 2 next 2 sc</div>
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ROW 6: Repeat row 5 down other side</div>
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ROW 7: sc 1 in next 4 sc, sc 2 in next 4 sc</div>
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ROW 8: Repeat row 7 down other side</div>
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ROW 9: sc 1 in next 6 sc, sc 2 in next 5 sc</div>
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ROW 10: sc 3, sl st. </div>
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Bind off, leaving a long tail for sewing on</div>
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<u><b>Arms: </b> make 2 in green wool</u></div>
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ROW 1: In magic circle, ch1, then sc 6</div>
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ROW 2: *2 sc in each sc* Repeat from * to * around (12)</div>
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ROW 3 - 7: sc around (5 rows)</div>
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ROW 8: 1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc (16)</div>
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ROW 9 - 18: sc around (10 rows)</div>
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Bind off</div>
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<u><b>Toes: </b>make 12 in green wool</u></div>
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ROW 1: In magic circle, ch 1, sc 6</div>
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ROW 2: *sc 2 in each sc* Repeat from * to * around (12)</div>
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ROW 3: *sc 1, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (6)</div>
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ROW 3 + sc 25 sc</div>
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Bind off</div>
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<u><b>Eyeballs: </b>make 2 in white</u></div>
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ROW 1: In magic circle, ch1, sc 8</div>
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ROW 2: sc 2 in ech sc around (16)</div>
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ROW 3 - 6; sc around (4 rows)</div>
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Bind off</div>
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<u><b>Inner eyeballs:</b> make 2 in white and black</u></div>
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In white: ROW 1: In magic circle, ch 1, sc 5</div>
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Switch to black: ROW 2: sc 2 in each sc around (10)</div>
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ROW 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat from * to * around (15)</div>
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<u><b>Upper leg: </b> make 2 in green</u></div>
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ROW 1: ch 7, sc into first chain (making a circle out of the 7 sc)</div>
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ROW 2: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* (12)</div>
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ROW 3 - 13: sc around (12 rows)</div>
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ROW 4: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat. (14)</div>
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ROW 5: sc around (14)</div>
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ROW 6: dc in next 7 sc</div>
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Bind off</div>
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<u><b>Lower Leg: </b> make 2 in green</u></div>
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ROW 1: Repeat row 1 of upper leg</div>
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ROW 2: same as row 2 for arms</div>
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ROW 3: same as row 3 for arms</div>
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ROW 4: same as row 4 for arms</div>
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ROW 5: same as row 5 for arms</div>
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ROW 6: same as row 6 for arms</div>
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ROW 7: same as row 7 for arms</div>
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ROW 8: same as row 8 for arms</div>
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ROW 9 - 15: sc around (7 rows)</div>
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<u><b>Knees: </b> make 2 in green</u></div>
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ROW 1: In magic circle, ch 1, sc 6</div>
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ROW 2: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* (12)</div>
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ROW 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* (18)</div>
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ROW 4 - 5: sc around (2 rows)</div>
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ROW 6; *sc 1 in next sc, sk 1* Repeat from * to * around (12)</div>
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Stuff knee with stuffing</div>
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ROW 7: sc 1, sk 1, (6)</div>
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<b><u>Assembly: </u></b> Refer to pictures as a reference for assembly</div>
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Sew the belly patch to the middle of his belly. </div>
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Now sew the black & white inner eye to the front of the white eyeballs. Stuff the eyeballs, and sew each to the top of the frog's head as in the photo.</div>
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Now to attach the toes to the arms and legs. I started with the middle toe, and sewed it to the large end of the arms and lower legs. Next I positioned the other two toes beside the middle one, and sewed them on while sewing the end of the arms and legs shut.</div>
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Sew the arms to the side of the body as shown in the photo.</div>
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Sew the upper legs to the bottom sides of the body, and sew the knees to the body.</div>
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Now position the legs as I have done in the very first photo of this post.align the lower legs up to the knees and point the toes in the right direction. Holding them in the correct position, sew them to the knees.</div>
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I added a daisy to the back of my frog, but I only do that as my signature so this is an optional detail.</div>
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I love the many different positions this frog falls in to. His legs bend so nicely, and he looks so cute perched anywhere in the house!</div>
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Enjoy this pattern!! As always, if you have any questions or need any clarifications please feel free to ask in the comments below :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702944534505885842noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689530209825491330.post-41542879068789919272013-07-18T07:40:00.002-07:002013-07-18T07:40:43.877-07:00Itty Bitty Doll Pattern <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This little doll is well used in our house as it's the right size for everything; Doll houses, riding in Barbie cars, fits into homemade cardboard box houses, and into little pockets :) Here's the pattern:</span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKByookyN9Wnq1EVVJFvZuix7yA16QPYhKbqWFb0KMYjHHR7tUZAGAaMByenVWDEG-7fYgAtr0xuNJNasEBKPCQ285BLhzwsyhyphenhyphenXSGu2xI3HEIIW5NQJ1n77_X-dSYq4XOgNzjJvulDo/s1600/IMG_5763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKByookyN9Wnq1EVVJFvZuix7yA16QPYhKbqWFb0KMYjHHR7tUZAGAaMByenVWDEG-7fYgAtr0xuNJNasEBKPCQ285BLhzwsyhyphenhyphenXSGu2xI3HEIIW5NQJ1n77_X-dSYq4XOgNzjJvulDo/s320/IMG_5763.jpg" width="256" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Head:</b> ROW 1: SC 5 into magic circle</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 2: 2 SC in each SC (10)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 3: *1SC, 2SC in 1* Repeat from * to *4 more times</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 4 - 5: SC 15</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 6: SC 1, DEC 1 (10)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Stuff head with stuffing</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 7: SC 2 TOG. Repeat until 5 ST left</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> SL ST. Bind off, leaving a long string for sewing on later</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Body:</b> ROW 1: SC 6 into magic circle</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 2: 2 SC in each SC (12)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 3: *1 SC in first SC, 2 SC in next* Repeat from * to * around (18)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 4 - 8: SC 18</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 9: *SC 1, DEC 1* around (12)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Stuff body </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ROW 10: *SC 1, DEC 1* around (12) Bind off.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Arms (make 2):</b> SC 4 into magic ring</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> SC 4 around until arm is desired length. (I did 7 rounds)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Stuff</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Legs (make 2)</b>: SC 5 into magic circle.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> SC 5 around until leg is desired length. (I did 7 rounds)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ears (make 2)</b>: CH 3, Skip first CH, & SC2</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Assembly: </b> Sew the open end of the arms together, and sew to the open end of the body at the neck.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Sew the open end of the body onto the open end of the head.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sew both legs to the bottom of the body.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attach the ears to each side of the head.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hair and Face: </b>Take a strand of wool about an ams length (or longer). Start at the bottom of the body; Go into the body with your needle and wool, try to weave it through the inside of a few stitches on your way up to the top of the head so it's a little more secure. Go in and out with your wool on the top of the head and design your hair however you like, leaving long loops. When you are done, give her a little haircut, cutting the loops so they become long strands, and making the ends even.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now sew on a mouth, and eyes. (For the eyes, I went in under the arms, came out where I wanted the eye to be, made a knot, went back in the same spot, came out at the other eye spot, </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">made a knot, when back in the same hole, and weaved the wool through the inside of the body, coming out at the chest.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As always, if you have any questions about this pattern, or need clarifications, feel free to ask in the comments below.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've made a few outfits for this doll, but would be willing to take any requests for clothing items that you'd like a pattern for to fit this doll</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702944534505885842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689530209825491330.post-31395113352444374122013-07-17T19:49:00.002-07:002013-07-17T19:49:25.812-07:00Basic Granny Square Pattern (for the beginner)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Granny Square is a good starting point for any beginner to crochet. I love them because they can be very simple, they are quick to make, and if you only have a few minutes a day where you can pull out your hook & wool, you can make a few of these and in the end you will have a great afghan to show for your stolen moments :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ROUND 1: Begin with a magic circle. CH 3, 2 DC in circle. *CH2, 3 DC in circle: Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Connect to top of first CH3 with SL ST.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You should now have something like this:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, either bind off and switch to a new colour or SL ST to the first CH2 space (from round 1)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ROUND 2: CH 3, 2DC, *CH2, 3DC, CH1,* This should complete your 1st corner for Round 2. (IF you want a rounder corner, just CH1 instead of CH2 in between your group of 3DC's) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Repeat from * to * 3 more times until you arrive back where you started. Join with a SL ST and bind off to begin with a new colour or SL ST to the first CH 1 or 2 space if staying with same colour.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ROUND 3: I'm sure you have now discovered the pattern. Round 3 is the same as Round 1. It's plain & simple; just groups of 3DC with a CH1 or a CH2 in between. The only reason I ever CH2 instead of 1 is on the corners in order to make it a more square shape. (This makes it easier to sew them together; rather than working with rounded edges).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ROUND 4: (Optional) You make want to stick with little granny squares, but if you want one a little larger (see photo below) then continue with Round 4, or add a Round 6 or 7.... Totally up to you :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now time to have fun with combining colours! Here's a few strange-ish combinations I've put together today. I'm hoping that when sewn all together it will look pretty cool - if not blinding! lol But what a great family heirloom! I'd love to have an afghan like this in a chest in our family room, to pull out for cozy movie nights, etc. I'll be sure to post a photo when I finish!! If you have any questions or need clarifications on this pattern, please feel free to ask away in the comments below.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13702944534505885842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689530209825491330.post-14969709722674963952013-07-16T19:59:00.000-07:002013-07-16T19:59:22.370-07:00In the beginning...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jan 2012. Here I am proudly showing off my first ever attempt at crocheting. I've come a long way in a year and a half! LOL Crocheting has become my all-time favourite hobby since then. I can tell you in complete honesty now that I'm pretty sure I can crochet anything. Yes, I mean ANYTHING. But here's why I wanted to start a blog: There was a time (a long period of time) where I thought I was a pretty good <u>crocheter</u> (is that a word?) and I could make anything IF (big IF) I could find a pattern for it. There's a pattern for just about everything out there, but most good patterns cost money. I cannot even begin to describe the frustration of not being able to find a good free pattern! This is my solution for anyone out there who shares my sentiments: Now that I am not bound by the restraints of following patterns (I can pretty much just pick up my hook and wool, and make anything I want); I've started writing them down; even taking pictures now and then of my work in progress, and I plan to post all of my patterns FOR FREE for anyone who would like to use them! So please Enjoy! :)</span></div>
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