April 11, 2013

My Q*Bert



     One of the best memories from my childhood is when my Dad and I would play video games at the arcade. We also logged many happy hours in front of our Commodore playing Q*Bert. So I decided make my Da one of his very own!




Supplies:
     5.50 mm crochet hook
     Pumpkin worsted weight yarn
     Soft White worsted weight yarn
     * colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver yarn
     stitch marker
     stuffing material
     yarn needle
     scissors
     permanent black marker

Abbreviations Used:
     Rnd(s) --- round(s)
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single-crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
     ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)

Notes:
     --- Be sure to move the stitch marker as you complete each round.
     --- If you don't want to use a permanent marker, you could always stitch a pupil onto the eyes with Black yarn.




~Pattern~

Body & Nose:
     Rnd 1: with the Pumpkin yarn, ch 2; 5sc in second ch from the hook - 5sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 15sts
     Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 20sts
     Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 25sts
     Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 7: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 35sts
     Rnd 8: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 40sts
     Rnds 9-13: 1sc in each st around - 40sts
     Rnd 14: sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 35sts
     Rnd 15: sc2tog, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 16: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 25sts
     Rnd 17: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 20sts
     Rnd 18: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 15sts
     Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 20: working through the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 12sts
     Rnd 21: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnds 22-24: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Fasten off; leave a very long tail for sewing.



Legs (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with the Pumpkin yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnds 3-5: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 6: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Rnd 7: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 6sts
     Rnd 8: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Rnds 9 & 10: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Firmly stuff the Foot; Rnds 1-6.
     Rnds 11-16: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
     Leave the Leg portion unstuffed.



Nose Plug:
     Rnd 1: with the Pumpkin yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 12sts
     Rnd 4: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnds 5-7: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Fasten off.



Eyes (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with the Soft White yarn, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.


Assembly & Finishing:
     Firmly stuff the Body; leave the Nose portion unstuffed.
     Place the Nose Plug inside the Nose.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew along the outside edge of the Nose to attach the Plug.
     Position the Legs at the bottom of the Body; sew in place.
     Position the Eyes just above the Nose; sew in place.
     Using the permanent marker, draw pupils onto the Eyes; allow to dry.
     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.





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