Everybody could use a some love. This little monster is just perfect for the job =>
Supplies:
5.00 mm crochet hook
Petal Pink worsted weight yarn
Antique White worsted weight yarn
Lavender worsted weight yarn
* colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
stitch marker
stuffing material
scissors
yarn needle
Abbreviations Used:
Rnd (s) --- round(s)
ch --- chain
sc --- single-crochet
st/sts --- stitch/stitches
sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
Notes:
--- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
~Pattern~
Body:
Rnd 1: with the Pink yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnds 7-9: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
DO NOT fasten off.
First Leg:
Work 1sc in each of the next 15sts.
For st 16, join to the other side to form a ring - 16sts
* Work in Rnds without joining for the remainder of the pattern.
Rnds 1-7: 1sc in each st around - 16sts
Begin firmly stuffing the Body and the First Leg.
Rnd 8: sc2tog; repeat to end - 8sts
Finish firmly stuffing the First Leg.
Rnd 9: sc2tog; repeat to end - 4sts
Fasten off.
Second Leg:
Leaving 2sts unworked (one on each side), work 1sc in each of the next 15sts; join as before with st 16 to form a ring.
* Work in Rnds without joining for the remainder of the pattern.
Rnds 1-7: 1sc in each st around - 16sts
Finish firmly stuffing the Body and begin stuffing the Second Leg.
Rnd 8: sc2tog; repeat to end - 8sts
Finish firmly stuffing the Second Leg.
Rnd 9: Sc2tog; repeat to end - 4sts
Fasten off.
Eye (make 1):
Rnd 1: with the Antique White yarn, ch 2; 5sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
Using the Petal Pink yarn, sew the opening in the bottom of the Monster closed.
Using the tail of yarn, sew the Eye onto the Face.
With the Lavender yarn, sew a pupil onto the Eye.
Using the Lavender yarn, stitch a smile onto the Monster's face.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This
pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on
any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my
design with others, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair,
fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit
for the pattern.
Here's a pretty little ornament you can make for Valentine's Day. Why not a whole bunch of them and create a garland?
Supplies:
4.75 mm crochet hook
Petal Pink worsted weight yarn
Antique White worsted weight yarn
* colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
cream colored ribbon
yarn needle
scissors
Abbreviations Used:
ch --- chain
slp st --- slip stitch
dc --- double-crochet
sc --- single-crochet
Notes:
--- The pattern is just a basic Granny Square I have made for
years. I have tried to break down each step so that even a beginner can
follow the pattern.
~Pattern~
Foundation Ring:
Using the Petal Pink yarn, ch 6; join with a slp st in the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1:
ch 3 (counts as 1dc); work 2 more dc into the ring, ch 3
Work 3dc into the ring; ch 3.
Repeat the previous step twice more.
Join with a slp st in the third ch of the beginning ch-3.
Fasten off the Petal Pink yarn.
Round 2:
Join the Antique White yarn to any ch-3 space.
ch 3 (counts as 1dc); work [2dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the same space to form a corner.
ch 1, work [3dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the next ch-3 space to form a corner
Repeat the previous step twice more.
ch 1, join with a slp st to the third ch of the beginning ch-3
Fasten off the Antique White yarn.
Round 3:
Join the Petal Pink yarn to any ch-3 corner space.
ch 3 (counts as 1dc); work [2dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the same space to form a corner.
ch 1, 3dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, work [3dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the next ch-3 space
Repeat the previous step to the end, ending with a ch 1.
Join with a slp st to the third ch of the beginning ch-3.
DO NOT fasten off.
Round 4:
ch 1, 1sc in each dc and ch-1 space of Round 3
Work [2sc, ch 1, 2sc] in each ch-3 corner space.
DO NOT fasten off.
Finishing:
slp st to the nearest corner
ch 25; slp st in the same corner to create a hanging loop
Fasten off.
Cut a length of cream ribbon.
Run the ribbon through the bottom of the ornament and tie into a bow; trim the ends.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This
pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on
any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my
design with others, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair,
fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit
for the pattern.
With all the sewing my family does, we are constantly misplacing our needles. I created this little pincushion so that we have a nice place to put them while we worked on our projects.
Supplies:
4.75 mm crochet hook
9.00 mm crochet hook
Bikini worsted weight yarn
Pumpkin worsted weight yarn
Bright Yellow worsted weight yarn
* colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
stitch marker
stuffing material
yarn needle
scissors
Abbreviations Used:
Rnd(s) --- round(s)
ch --- chain
sc --- single-crochet
st/sts --- stitch/stitches
trc --- triple-crochet
slp st --- slip stitch
Notes:
--- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
~Pattern~
Top Piece:
Using the Bikini yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnd 7: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 42sts
Fasten off.
Bottom Piece:
Using the Pumpkin yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnd 7: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 42sts
Small Flower:
Using the Bikini yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 5sc in second ch from hook - 5sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
Rnd 3: 3trc in first st, slp st in next st; repeat to end - 5 "petals" created
Fasten off.
Large Flower:
Using the Bright Yellow yarn and the 9.00 mm hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 5sc in second ch from hook - 5sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
Rnd 3: 3trc in first st, slp st in next st; repeat to end - 5 "petals" created
Fasten off.
Assembly & Finishing:
Stack the Small Flower on top of the Large Flower; sew both in the center of the Top Piece.
Holding the Top and Bottom Pieces with wrong sides facing, single-crochet along the outer edge to affix them together.
As you work, lightly stuff the Pincushion.
When you reach the end, fasten off.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This
pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on
any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my
design with others, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair,
fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit
for the pattern.
