Sunday, September 4, 2016

CASTIEL DOLL

My wife is a HUGE fan of the show “Supernatural.”  Her favorite character is Castiel.  This is a doll inspired by Castiel.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn:  Black, white, buff, warm brown, and delft blue
F crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Tapestry needle
1 set of 12mm safety eyes

ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, 5 sc in magic ring.  (5)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (10)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rds 4-5: sc in each sc around.  (15)  Change to black in last sc of Rd 5.
Rds 6-15: sc in each sc around.  (15)
Finish off.  Stuff ARMS firmly.

LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, 5 sc in magic ring.  (5)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (10)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rds 4-15: sc in each sc around.  (15)
Finish off on first leg.  DO NOT FINISH OFF ON SECOND LEG.  Stuff LEGS firmly.

BODY:
CONITNUE ON SECOND LEG.
Rd 1: sc in next 15 sc on SECOND LEG, sc in next 15 sc of FIRST LEG.  (30)
Rds 2-7: sc in each sc around.  (30)
Rd 8: slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 13 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 10 sc, join with slip st in first sc.  (30)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 14 sc, join.  (30)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 10 sc, join.  (30)
Rd 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 14 sc, join.  (30)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 10 sc, join.  (30)
Rd 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 14 sc, join.  (30)
Rd 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, holding ARM and BODY together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 7 sc, sc in next 2 sc on BODY only, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, holding ARM and BODY together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 7 sc, sc in next sc on BODY only, join.  (30)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc in next sc on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 6 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc on ARM, sc in next 2 sc on BODY, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc on ARM, working behind same ARM, sc in next sc, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 6 sc on same ARM, sc in next sc on ARM, sc in next 5 sc on BODY, join.
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc on ARM, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog on BODY, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc on ARM, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog on BODY, join.  (25)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, join changing to white.  (20)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, join.  (16)
Finish off.  Stuff BODY firmly.

COLLAR:
Rd 1: Starting in center sc of front of BODY, working in front loops only, attach white, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 7 times, sc in next 2 sc.  (24)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 7 times, sc in next 2 sc.  (31)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

HEAD:
Rd 1: Working in back loops only on Rd 18 of BODY and starting in center sc of back of BODY, attach buff, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (24)
Rd 2: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (30)
Rd 3: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (36)
Rd 4: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (42)
Rd 5: (sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (45)
Rd 6: (sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (48)
Rds 7-14: sc in each sc around.  (48)
INSERT SAFETY EYES BETWEEN RD 9 AND RD 10 WITH 6 SC BETWEEN EACH EYE.  STUFF HEAD FIRMLY.
Rd 15: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (40)
Rd 16: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (32)
Rd 17: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (24)
Rd 18: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (16)
Rd 19: sc2tog around.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Add more stuffing to get desired shape.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 19, pull tightly, and secure.  Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With buff, 5 sc in magic ring.  (5)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew EARS to HEAD.

JACKET:
Rw 1: With warm brown, ch 37, sc in second ch from hook and each ch across.  (36)
Rws 2-24: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around.  (36)
Rw 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, slip st in next 7 sc, sc in next 16 sc, slip st in next 7 sc, sc in next 3 sc.
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, ch 7, skip next 7 sts, sc in next 16 sc, ch 7, skip next 7 sts, sc in next 3 sc.
Rw 27: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc and ch across.  (36)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

SLEEVES:
Rd 1: Working in center slip st of UNDERARM, attach warm brown, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in side of Rw 25, sc in side of Rw 26, sc in free loops of ch-7, sc in side of Rw 26, 2 sc in side of Rw 25, sc in next 3 sc of UNDERARM .  (20)
Rds 2-9: sc in each sc around.  (20)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.  Repeat in second armhole.

COLLAR OF JACKET:
Rw 1: Attach warm brown in side of Rw 19 of JACKET with slip st, working in side of Rws 20-27, slip st in next 2 Rws, sc in next 3 Rws, hdc in next 3 Rws, hdc in each sc of top of JACKET, working in side of Rws 27-19, hdc in next 3 Rws, sc in next 3 Rws, slip st in next 3 Rws.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Use tail to tack down COLLAR.  Weave in ends.

BELT:
Rw 1: With warm brown, ch 51, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (50)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.  Sew BELT to JACKET.

TIE:
Rw 1: With delft blue, ch 51, slip st in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 8 ch, slip st in next 39 ch.  (50)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.  Wrap TIE around neck of CASTIEL.  Tie knot.  Leave a little loose.

WINGS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With black, ch 25, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next 3 ch, dc in next 20 ch.  (24)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 18 sc.  (18)
Rw 3: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next 5 ch, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 16 sc.  (24)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc.  (16)
Rw 5: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 14 sc.  (22)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc.  (14)
Rw 7: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 sc, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, hdc in same sc as last hdc before second ch-7, hdc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc.
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc.  (11)
Rw 9: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (17)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc.  (10)
Rw 11: Ch 2, turn; dc in next dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in next 8 sc.  (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew WINGS to JACKET.

EYEBROWS AND MOUTH:
Use black yarn to embroider the EYEBROWS and MOUTH on HEAD of doll.

HAIR:
Using coffee brown yarn, fringe pieces on HEAD.  Use comb to create desired hairstyle.  Optional:  Can use hairspray if needed to create desired hairstyle.

Castiel and Supernatural are copyright Warner Bros. Television and their respective creators.

This pattern is an original pattern by Christjan Bee (April 2016).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site or publish on any cd or collection.  You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

GIRAFFE HAT


As I have said on many of my posts in the past, my wife is crazy about giraffes.  After making a fox scarf and hat, she wanted a giraffe set for herself.  This is the pattern for the hat that I made for my wife accompany the giraffe scarf that I made her.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn:  Yellow, coffee, and black
H crochet hook
Tapestry needle
15 mm yellow and black safety eyes

BODY:
Rd 1: With yellow, 11 dc in magic ring, join to first dc.  (11)
Rd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around, join.  (22)
Rd 3: Ch 2, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (33)
Rd 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (44)
Rd 5: Ch 2, (dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (48)
Rd 6: Ch 2, (dc in next 11 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (52)
Rd 7: Ch 2, (dc in next 12 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (56)
Rd 8: Ch 2, (dc in next 13 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (60)
Rd 9: Ch 2, (dc in next 14 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (64)
Rd 10: Ch 2, (dc in next 15 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join.  (68)
Rds 11-16: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, join.  (68)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
INNER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With coffee, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around.  (10)
Rd 3: sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.  (14)
Finish off.
OUTER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With yellow, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around.  (10)
Rd 3: sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.  (14)
Finish off.
EDGING:
Rd 1: Holding an INNER EAR and OUTER EAR together with wrong side touching and working through both thicknesses, starting in middle sc of 3 sc point, attach yellow, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in each sc around with 2 sc in top point of EARS, sc in same sc as first sc, slip st in first sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew EARS to HEAD.  Weave in ends.

HORNS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With coffee, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rds 3-5: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 6: sc2tog around.  (6)
Rds 7-8: sc in each sc around.  (6)
Rd 9: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rd 10: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 11; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (10)
Rd 12: sc in each sc around.  (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew HORNS to HEAD between EARS.  Weave in ends.

NOSE:
Rw 1: With coffee, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and each ch across.  (6)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (10)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (12)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (14)
Rws 6-10: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (14)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew NOSE to front of BODY.

NOSTRILS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With yellow, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch, slip st in first sc to join.  (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew NOSTRILS to NOSE.

SPOTS (MAKE 6):
I made six spots for the hat that I made for my wife.  Feel free to make as many as you would like.
Rd 1: With coffee, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (12)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew SPOTS in random places on BODY of hat.

EYES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With black, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew EYES to BODY.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (August 2016).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

GIRAFFE SCARF

GIRAFFE SCARF
As I have said on many of my posts in the past, my wife is crazy about giraffes.  After making a fox scarf and hat, she wanted a giraffe set for herself.  This is the pattern that I came up with for a giraffe scarf.  The pattern for the matching hat will be coming soon.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn:  Yellow, coffee, and black
H crochet hook
Tapestry needle
15 mm yellow and black safety eyes

BODY:
Rd 1: With coffee brown, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc to join (will be done at end of each here and throughout)  (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join.  (16)
Rd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join.  (24)
Rd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join.  (26)
Rd 5: Ch 1, (sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join.  (28)
Rd 6: Ch 1, (sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join.  (30)
Rds 7-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join changing to yellow.  (30)
Rd 11: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join.  (30)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, join.  (32)
Rd 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, join.  (32)
Rd 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, join.  (34)
Rd 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, join.  (34)
Rd 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, join.  (36)
Rd 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, join.  (36)
Rd 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, join.  (38)
Rd 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, join.  (38)
Rd 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, join.  (40)
Rds 21-23: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around.  (40)
Rd 24: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around, join.  (35)
INSERT SAFETY EYES BETWEEN RDS 21 AND 22 WITH 8 SC BETWEEN EACH EYE.
Rd 25: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around, join.  (30)
Rd 26: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around, join.  (25)
Rd 27: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around, join.  (20)

NECK:
Rds 28-54: Follow chart below with each square in graph representing one dc.  Begin each Round with Ch 2, turn.  End each Round with a slip st in the first dc to join Round changing colors if indicated for the next Round.

BODY:
Rd 55: Should be starting with yellow, ch 2, turn; dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, change to coffee, dc in same dc as last dc, dc in next 2 dc, change to yellow, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, change to coffee, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, change to yellow, dc in same dc as last dc, join.  (25)
Rd 56: Ch 2, turn; dc in next 3 dc, change to coffee, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, change to yellow, dc in next 3 dc, change to coffee, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, change to yellow, dc in next 3 dc, change to coffee, dc in same dc as last dc, dc in next dc, change to yellow, dc in next 3 dc, change to coffee, 2 dc in next dc, join.  (30)
Rd 57: Ch 2, turn; dc in next 4 dc, change to yellow, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, change to coffee, dc in next 4 dc, change to yellow, dc in next dc, change to coffee, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, change to yellow, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, change to coffee, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, change to yellow, dc in next 4 dc, change to coffee, dc in same dc as last dc, join.  (35)
Rd 58: Ch 2, turn; dc in next 2 dc, change to yellow, dc in next 2 dc, change to coffee, dc in next 2 dc, change to yellow, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc, change to coffee, dc in same dc as last dc, change to yellow, dc in next 3 dc, change to coffee, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, change to yellow, dc in next 2 dc, change to coffee, dc in next 3 dc, change to yellow, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, change to coffee, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, join.  (40)
Rds 59-146:  Follow chart below.

Rd 147: Ch 2, turn; (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) around changing colors after every other dc2tog, join.   (30)
Rd 148: Ch 2, turn; (dc in next dc, dc2tog) around changing colors after every other dc2tog, join.  (20)
Rd 149: Ch 2, turn; (dc in next 2 dc, dc2tog) around changing color after every dc2tog, join.  (15)
Rd 150: Ch 2, turn; (dc in next dc, dc2tog) around changing colors after every dc2tog, join ending with coffee.  (10)
Rd 151: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog around, join.  (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through top of dc of Rd 151, pull tightly, and secure.  Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
INNER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With coffee, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around.  (10)
Rd 3: sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.  (14)
Finish off.
OUTER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With yellow, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (3 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around.  (10)
Rd 3: sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.  (14)
Finish off.
EDGING:
Rd 1: Holding an INNER EAR and OUTER EAR together with wrong side touching and working through both thicknesses, starting in middle sc of 3 sc point, attach yellow, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in each sc around with 2 sc in top point of EARS, sc in same sc as first sc, slip st in first sc.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew EARS to HEAD.  Weave in ends.

HORNS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With coffee, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rds 3-5: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 6: sc2tog around.  (6)
Rds 7-8: sc in each sc around.  (6)
Rd 9: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rd 10: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 11; (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (10)
Rd 12: sc in each sc around.  (10)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew HORNS to HEAD between EARS.  Weave in ends.

LEG 1:
Rd 1: With coffee, 12 dc in magic ring, join.  (12)
Rds 2-3: Ch 2, turn; dc in each dc around, join.  (12)
Rds 4-19: Follow chart below.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew LEG 1 to BODY.  Weave in ends.

LEG 2:
Rd 1: With coffee, 12 dc in magic ring, join.  (12)
Rds 2-3: Ch 2, turn; dc in each dc around, join.  (12)
Rds 4-19: Follow chart below.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew LEG 2 to BODY.  Weave in ends.

LEG 3:
Rd 1: With coffee, 12 dc in magic ring, join.  (12)
Rds 2-3: Ch 2, turn; dc in each dc around, join.  (12)
Rds 4-19: Follow chart below.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew LEG 3 to BODY.  Weave in ends.

LEG 4:
Rd 1: With coffee, 12 dc in magic ring, join.  (12)
Rds 2-3: Ch 2, turn; dc in each dc around, join.  (12)
Rds 4-19: Follow chart below.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew LEG 4 to BODY.  Weave in ends.

TAIL:
Holding a strand of yellow and a strand of coffee together and leaving a long beginning tail for sewing, ch 25.  Finish off leaving a long tail of each color but not pulling knot tight yet.  Cut 1 6 inch piece of each color.  Fringe pieces through end knot around end tail.  Pull knot tight.  Trim tail to equal length.  Sew TAIL to BODY.  Weave in ends.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (August 2016).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

SQUID

My daughter has been a spree of requesting things for me to make.  Her latest request is a squid.  This is the pattern that I came up with for her squid.  I made it in orange because that Amy’s favorite color.  It can be made in any color.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
F crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
1 set of 15 mm yellow safety eyes
Tapestry needle

BODY:
Rd 1: 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (9)
Rd 3: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rd 4: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rd 5: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (20)
Rd 6: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (25)
Rd 7: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (30)
Rd 8: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (35)
Rd 9: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (40)
Rd 10: (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (45)
Rd 11: (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (50)
Rds 12-14: sc in each sc around.  (50)
Rd 15: sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 23 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 12 sc.  (54)
Rd 16: sc in next 12 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 25 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 13 sc.  (58)
Rd 17: sc in each sc around.  (58)
Rd 18: sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 25 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 13 sc.  (54)
Rd 19: sc in each sc around.  (54)
Rd 20: sc in next 12 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 25 sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next 13 sc.  (50)
Rds 21-22: sc in each sc around.  (50)
Rd 23: (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) around.  (45)
Rd 24: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around.  (40)
INSERT SAFETY EYES BETWEEN RD 21 AND 22 WITH 12 SC APART.
Rd 25: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around.  (35)
Rd 26: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around.  (30)
Rd 27: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (25)
Rd 28: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (20)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY AT THIS POINT.  CONTINUE ADDING STUFFING AS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SHAPE.
Rd 29: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (15)
Rd 30: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (10)
Rd 31: sc2tog around.  (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Weave tail through sc of Rd 31, pull tight, and secure.  Weave in ends.

LEGS (MAKE 6):
Rd 1: 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rds 2-4: sc in each sc around.  (6)
Rd 5: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rds 6-8: sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 9: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (10)
Rds 10-19: sc in each sc around.  (10)
Rd 20: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew LEGS to BODY.

PADDED LEGS (PART 1) (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (18)
Rds 4-7: sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 8: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)
Rd 9: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (8)
Rd 10: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Flatten and set aside.

PADDED LEGS (PART 2) (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: Ch 21, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (20)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew one end of PADDED LEGS PART 2 to PADDED LEGS PART 1.  Sew other of end of assembled PADDED LEGS to BODY between the front and side LEGS.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (August 2016).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for you own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

Monday, August 8, 2016

LITTLE FISH

My daughter asked me to make some fish for our cat to play with.  This is pattern that I create to make Snicker some fish.  I made the fish in various combinations of two colors.  They can be made using any color.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn:  Any body color, any head color and a small amount of black.
F crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Premier catnip (optional)
Tapestry needle

BODY:
Rd 1: With head color, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (9)
Rd 3: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rd 4: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rd 5: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (18)
Rd 6: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (21)
Rd 7: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (24)
Rd 8: (sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (26)  Change to body color.
Rd 9: With in back loops only, sc in each sc around.  (26)
Rds 10-18: sc in each sc around.  (26)
Rd 19: (sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog) around.  (24)
Rd 20: sc in each sc around.  (24)
Rd 21: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around.  (21)
Rd 22: sc in each sc around.  (21)
Rd 23: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around.  (18)
Rd 24: sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 25: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around.  (15)
Rd 26: sc in each sc around.  (15)
Rd 27: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around.  (12)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY AT THIS POINT.  ADD ANY CATNIP AT THIS POINT.

TAIL:
Rw 28: Flatten the body, working through both layers, sc in next 6 sc.  (6)
Rw 29: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 30: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (10)
Rw 31: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (12)
Rw 32: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (14)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

FINS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: Working in free loops of Rd 8, skip 5 sc, attach head color, ch 1, sc in next 3 sc.  (3)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (5)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (5)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.  For second FIN, Skip next 10 sc of Rd 8, attach head color and follow instructions for first FIN.

EYES:
Using black yarn, embroider the EYES on face of FISH.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (August 2016).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for you own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

MOUSE


My daughter asked me to make a mouse for our cat to play with.  This is the mouse that I made for Snickers.  I made Snicker’s mouse with gray yarn.  It can be made using any color.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn:  Any body color and a small amount of black.
F crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill
Premier catnip (optional)
Tapestry needle

BODY:
Rd 1: With body color, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch.  (4)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.  (8)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rd 4: sc in each sc around.  (12)
Rd 5: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rds 6-7: sc in each sc around.  (15)
Rd 8: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (18)
Rd 9: 2 sc in next 6 sc, sc in next 12 sc.  (24)
Rds 10-20: sc in each sc around.  (24)
Rd 21: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around.  (16)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY AT THIS POINT.  CONTINUE ADDING ANY NECESSARY STUFFING TO ACHIEVE SHAPE AS YOU GO ALONG.  ADD ANY CATNIP AT THIS POINT.
Rd 22: (sc2tog) around.  (8)
Rd 23: (sc2tog) around.  (4)

TAIL:
Slip st in next sc, ch 26, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across, skip next sc, slip st in next sc.  Finish off.  Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With body color, ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook.  (3)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc.  (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Using tapestry needle, weave tail down to base of EAR.  Sew EARS to top of the head, somewhere on Rd 7 or 8 of the body.  Do the same for the other ear.  Finish off and weave in ends.

EYES:
Using black yarn, embroider the EYES on face of mouse.

This crochet pattern is an original pattern and is © by Christjan Bee (August 2016).  Please do not claim this pattern as your own.  If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site.  You may print and keep a copy for you own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.

Sunday, August 7, 2016

BUTTERFREE'S WINGS PATTERN

I have had an outpouring of requests lately for the written insructions for Buterfee's wings.  Here is he written pattrn for Butterfree's wings.

BUTTERFREE WINGS
Here are the instructions for Butterfree’s wings.
WINGS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With black, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, and in each ch across.  (3)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (6)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in same sc as last sc, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (8)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in same sc as last sc.  (10)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in same sc as last sc, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc.  (11)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (12)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next same sc as last sc, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (13)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (14)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in same sc as last sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (15)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc.  (15)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in same sc as last sc, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (16)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (16)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (15)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (15)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog.  (14)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in same sc as last sc.  (15)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc.  (17)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc.  (18)
Rw 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (19)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (19)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 12 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (20)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 15 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (21)
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, change to black, sc in next 11 sc.  (21)
Rw 24: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 11 sc.  (22)
Rw 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 18 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (22)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 16 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc.  (23)
Rw 27: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 9 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (23)
Rw 28: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc.  (23)
Rw 29: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 12 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (24)
Rw 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 13 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (24)
Rw 31: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 12 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (25)
Rw 32: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 11 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (25)
Rw 33: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (26)
Rw 34: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 7 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (26)
Rw 35: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 7 sc.  (25)
Rw 36: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (26)
Rw 37: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next 5 sc.  (25)
Rw 38: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (25)
Rw 39: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (24)
Rw 40: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to black, sc in next 8 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next sc.  (24)
Rw 41: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next 7 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (23)
Rw 42: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc2tog.  (22)
Rw 43: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to black, sc in next 3 sc.  (21)
Rw 44: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to black, sc2tog.  (20)
Rw 45: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next 6 sc.  (19)
Rw 46: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to black, sc in next sc, sc2tog.  (17)
Rw 47: Ch 1, turn; sc3tog, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 7 sc.  (15)
Rw 48: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, sc3tog.  (12)
Rw 49: Ch 1, turn; sc4tog, sc in next 5 sc, sc3tog.  (7)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.