Friday, June 27, 2014

Monopoly


I made a huge monopoly game board a couple of years ago.  I used a cross stitch pattern to make it.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Smurfette



SMURFETTE


My wife fell in love with the Smurfs after watching the Smurf Movie.  Here is a pattern for Smurfette.  I will have a pattern for a Boy Smurf and Papa Smurf soon.  I changed the NOSE pattern after making the original.


MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn:  Lt. Blue, Yellow, White, Black, and a small amount of Red.
Crochet Hook D and F
Tapestry needle
Polyester Fiberfill


FIRST LEG
Rd 1:       With white, 9 sc in a magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2:       2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 3:       (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (27)
Rds 4-5: sc in each sc around.  (27)
Rd 6:       sc in next 10 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 11 sc.  (24)  Change to lt. blue.
From here on we start working on the tail. Stuff LEG firmly as you go along.
Rd 7:       sc in next 9 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 9 sc.  (21)
Rd 8:       sc in next 7 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 8 sc.  (18)
Rd 9:       sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 6 sc.  (15)
Rd 10:    sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 4 sc.  (12)
Rds 11-20:             sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 21:    sc in each sc around placing a maker around st #3, slip st in first sc, finish off.


SECOND LEG
Rds 1-20: Work same as FIRST LEG.
Rd 21:    sc in each sc around placing a maker around st #8, slip st in first sc, finish off.


FIRST ARM
THUMB
Rd 1:       With lt. blue, ch 3, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch.  (4)
Rd 2:       sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc, finish off.  (4)
FINGERS 1 AND 2
Rds 1-2: Work same as THUMB, do not finish off.
Rd 3:       sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc, finish off.  (4)
FINGER 3 AND HAND
Rds 1-3: Work same as FINGERS 1 AND 2, do not finish off.  (4)
Rd 4:       sc in next 2 sc of FINGER 3, sc in next 2 sc of FINGER 1, sc in each sc of FINGER 2, sc in next 2 sc of FINGER 1, sc in next 2 sc of FINGER 3.  (12)
Rds 5-6: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 7:       sc in each sc of THUMB, sc in each sc of HAND.  (16)
Rd 8:       sc in each sc around.  (16)
Rd 9:       (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 8 sc.  (12)
Rd 10:    (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) twice.  (10)
From here on we start working on the tail. Stuff ARM firmly as you go along.
Rds 11-21:             sc in each sc around placing a marker around st #4, slip st in next sc, finish off.  Stuff firmly.


SECOND ARM
Work same as FIRST ARM until Rd 20.
Rd 21:    sc in each sc around placing a maker around st #10, slip st in next sc, finish off.  Stuff firmly.


NOSE
Rd 1:       With lt. blue, ch 3, 5 sc in second ch from hook working around ch.  (5)
Rd 2:       2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next sc.  (9)
Rds 3-4: sc in each sc around.  (9)
Rd 5:       sc in each sc around, slip st in next sc, finish off.  Stuff firmly.


BODY
Will use Rds 2-5 to connect the LEGS: Rds 19-21 to connect the ARMS; and Rds 28-30 to connect the NOSE.
Rd 1:       With lt. blue, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2:       2 sc in next 2 sc, holding FIRST LEG and BODY with right sides together, matching marked sc in FIRST LEG with next sc on BODY and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 3 sc of BODY, holding SECOND LEG and BODY with right sides together, matching marked sc in SECOND LEG with next sc on BODY and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc.  (14)
Rd 3:       2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next skipped sc on FIRST LEG, working in sc behind same leg, sc in next sc, ch 1, sc in next sc, skip next 8 sc of same leg, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 6 sc of BODY, sc in next unworked sc on SECOND LEG, working in sc behind same leg, sc in next sc, ch 1, sc in next sc, skip next 8 sc of same leg, sc in next sc. 
Rd 4:       sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next skipped sc of FIRST LEG, working behind FRIST LEG, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 6 sc of same leg, sc in next sc, sc2tog on BODY, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next unworked sc on SECOND LEG, working behind same leg, sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 6 sc of same leg, sc in next sc.
Rd 5:       sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc of FIRST LEG, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc of BODY, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc of SECOND LEG, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (36)
Rds 6-13:               sc in each sc around.  (36)
Rd 14:    sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc.  (35)
Rd 15:    sc in next 19 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc.  (34)
Rd 16:    sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 30 sc.  (33)
Rd 17:    sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 23 sc.  (32)
Rd 18:    sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 18 sc.  (31)
From here on we start working on the tail. Stuff BODY firmly as you go along.
Rd 19:    sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, holding FIRST ARM and BODY with right sides together, matching marked sc in FIRST LEG with next sc on BODY and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 5 sc of BODY, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, holding SECOND ARM and BODY with right sides together, matching marked sc in SECOND ARM with next sc on BODY and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc.
Rd 20:    sc in next 4 sc , sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next skipped sc on FRIST ARM, working in sc behind same arm, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 4 sc on same arm, sc in next sc on same arm, sc in next 4 sc on BODY, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc in next unworked sc on SECOND ARM, working in sc behind same arm, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 4 sc in same arm, in next sc on same arm.
Rd 21:    sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc on FIRST ARM, sc in next 4 sc on BODY, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 4 sc on SECOND ARM, sc in next sc.
Rd 22:    (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around.  (24)
Rd 23:    (sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc) around.  (20)
Rd 24:    (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (30)
Rd 25:    (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (36)
Rds 26-27:             sc in each sc around.  (36)
Rd 28:    sc in next 22 sc, holding NOSE and BODY with right sides together, matching marked sc in NOSE LEG with next sc on BODY and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 10 sc on BODY.
Rd 29:    sc in next 22 sc, sc in next skipped sc in NOSE, working in sc behind NOSE, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 3 sc on NOSE, sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc on BODY.
Rd 30:    sc in next 21 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc on NOSE, sc in next 11 sc on BODY.  (36)
Rds 31-33:             sc in each sc around.  (36)
Rd 34:    (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around.  (32)
Rd 35:    (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around.  (28)
Rd 36:    (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around.  (24)
Rd 37:    (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (20)
Rd 38:    (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (16)
Rd 39:    (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)
Rd 40:    (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (8)
Finish off.
 
EYES (MAKE 2)
These are completely optional.  You can make the eyes out of felt or embroider the eyes onto the doll.
Rw 1:      With white and using D hook, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch.  (2)
Rw 2:      Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc across.  (4)
Rw 3:      Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (4) Change to lt. blue.
Rw 4:      Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc 2 tog, change to lt. blue, sc in next sc.  (3)
Rw 5:      Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc. (2)
Finish off.  Using picture, sew EYES to BODY.
 
EYELASHES, EYEBALLS, EYEBROWS AND MOUTH
Embroider the EYELASHES, EYEBALLS, EYEBROWS, and MOUTH onto face using the picture for reference.


HAIR
Cut 24” pieces of yellow yarn for the hair.  The number of pieces is completely up to how thick you want the hair.  Holding 3 pieces of HAIR, fringe on HEAD in various spots to get desired hairstyle.  Optional:  Fray each piece of yarn after attaching to HEAD.


DRESS
BODICE
Rw 1:      With white, ch 41, sc in second sc from hook and in each ch across.  (39)
Rws 2-5: Ch 1 turn; sc in each sc across.  (39)
Rw 6:      Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 27 sc.  (38)
Rw 7:      Ch 1, turn; sc in next 19 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 17 sc.  (37)
Rw 8:      Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 33 sc.  (36)
Rw 9:      Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 26 sc.  (35)
Rw 10:    Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 21 sc.  (34)
RIGHT SIDE
Rw 11:    Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, leaving remaining 28 sc unworked.  (6)
Rw 12:    Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc.  Finish off.
LEFT SIDE
Rw 11:    Skip 22 sc, join white, with slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 5 sc.  (6)
Rw 12:    Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc.  Finish off.
CENTER
Rw 11:    With wrong side facing, skip next 5 sc, join white with slip st, ch 1, pull up a loop in same sc as slip st and in next sc, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook (counts as one sc), sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog.  Finish off.


Rw 13:    With right side facing, join white with slip st in first sc of RIGHT SIDE, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 5 sc, ch 5, sc in next 4 sc of CENTER, slip st in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, ch 5, sc in next 6 sc of LEFT SIDE.
Rw 14:    Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 5 ch, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc over next 2 slip st, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 ch, sc in next 6 sc.  (30)
Finish off leaving a tail to sew the back seam closed.


SKIRT
Rd 1:       Working in free loops of foundation ch, join white with slip st, ch 1, sc in same ch as slip st, sc in next ch, 2 sc in next ch, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st with first sc.  (52)
Rd 2:       Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st with first sc.  (55)
Rds 3-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, join with slip st with first sc.  (55)
Finish off.  Place on Smurfette doll.  Sew closed back seam.


HAT
Rd 1:       With white, 9 sc in a magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2:       2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rds 3-8: sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 9:       sc in next 10 sc, ch 4, skip next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc.
Rd 10:    sc in next 10 sc, ch 4, sc in next 4 sc. 
Rd 11:    sc in next 10 sc, working in front of both ch-4 spaces and in sc of Rd 8, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc of Rd 10.  (18)
Rd 12:    sc in next 10 sc, ch 4, skip next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc.
Rd 13:    sc in next 10 sc, ch 4, sc in next 4 sc. 
Rd 14:    sc in next 10 sc, working in front of both ch-4 spaces and in sc of Rd 12, sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc of Rd 13.  (18)
Rd 15:    (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 2 sc, ch 4, skip next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc.
Rd 16:    sc in next 12 sc, ch 4, sc in next 4 sc. 
Rd 17:    sc in next 12 sc, working in front of both ch-4 spaces and in sc of Rd 15, front post sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc of Rd 16.  (20)
Rd 18:    (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (24)
Rd 19:    (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (28)
Rd 20:    (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (32)
Rd 21:    (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (36)
Rd 22:    (sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (38)
Rd 23:    (sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (40)
Rd 24:    (sc in next 19 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (42)
Finish off.  Sew to HEAD making sure to cover the knots of hair.  Refer to picture for placement.  Stiff firmly.