Monday, May 20, 2013

Eeyore Inspired Softie




This fun pattern can be found on Ravelry or Etsy

Materials

Red heart with love bluebell or 
Red heart light periwinkle or 
caron one pound azure 
Caron one pound cream
Red heart  black
Yarn needle
3.5mm crochet hook
Small piece of pink ribbon
Button for tail
12mm plastic safety eyes
latch hook or large crochet hook to attach hair
poly fiber fill stuffing

Abbreviations

Sc-single crochet
Dec-invisible decrease, tutorial available in hippo blog post
Inc-single crochet increase, two sc in one space
St-stitch
Sl-slip stitch
ch-chain

I am always looking for pattern testers. If you are interested, please email me a link to your ravelry profile/project page. Thank you! 


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Minions Revisited



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Minions

pattern created by Kristen McCrory

I already have a minion pattern up, but I wanted to change it a bit, so this is minion pattern round 2. Enjoy!

Materials

red heart super saver black
red heart super saver bright yellow
red heart super saver royal blue
12mm safety eyes
Poly fiber fill
3.5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

Abbreviations

Dc: double crochet
Sc: single crochet
Inc: single crochet increase, two single crochet in one space
Dec: invisible decrease
Sl: slip
St: stitch

Skills required for this pattern

Single crochet
Double crochet
Invisible decrease (tutorial available in hippo blog post)
Crocheting in the round

Notes


This pattern is worked in a continuous round. Do not join at the end of each round, use a place marker and count your stitches often.

If you like this pattern, please share it, but link back to this blog. You may sell completed dolls at local craft fairs, but please do not sell on Etsy or any other online forum. Do not sell this pattern, I wish for it to remain free for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for your respect.


If you love this pattern, consider a donation. A little bit goes a long way in keeping the weekly free patterns coming. Thank you and enjoy this tutorial!

Left minion




Head/body

In yellow
R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6.
You may use the magic loop if you prefer. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-7: sc around (24)
Change to black
R8-9: sc around (24)
Change to yellow
R10- 21: sc around (24)
Cut a small circle of white felt, and a slightly larger circle of gray felt. Put the safety eyes through both and attach to minion. Sew on mouth.  

R22: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R23: sc around (18)
Begin stuffing.
 R24: (1sc, dec) x6 (12)
R25:  dec around (6)
Sl st in following, fasten off.
Add additional stuffing as needed.
Use tail to sew hole closed.

Overalls

in blue
R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6. You may use the magic loop if you prefer. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-9: sc around (24)
Dc in each of the next 7 stitches. Sl st in following, turn, Dc across the 7 stitches you just made. Sl st in following. Fasten off. This will be the front of the overalls.

on the exact opposite side, attach your yarn and Dc 7 stitches. sl st in following. Fasten off.  This will be the back of the overalls.

Arms

Begin in black
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: (1sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: to create the thumb: yarn over, pull up a loop, pull through two loops, do this three times in the same stitch, you should have 4 loops on the hook, pull through all four, 8 sc
Change to yellow
R5: sc around (9)
Stuff hand. From here out, stuff as you go a little at a time.
R6: (1sc, dec) x 2 (6)
R7-10: sc around (6)
Sl st in following. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Legs

Begin in black
R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6. You may use the magic loop if you prefer. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around (12)
R3-4: sc around (12)
Change to blue
R5: (2sc, dec) x3 (9)
R6: sc around (9)
Sl st in following. Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Insert body into overalls.



Lightly stuff and attach arms.

Attach blue yarn to front edge of overall.

Ch 12.

Sl st onto back corner of overall.


Fasten off, leaving tail. Use the tail to sew chain onto body so it does not hang loose. Repeat on opposite side. 

Lightly stuff and attach legs.
Attach hair. 
Now you have a new minion friend! 


Right minion

head/body

In yellow

R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6.
You may use the magic loop if you prefer. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-7: sc around (30)
Change to black
R8-9: sc around (30)
Change to yellow
R10- 16: sc around (30)
Cut a small circle of white felt, and a slightly larger circle of gray felt. Put the safety eyes through both and attach to minion. Sew on mouth.  
R17: (3sc, dec) x6 (24)
R18: sc around (24)
R19: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
R20: sc around (18)
Begin stuffing.
 R21: (1sc, dec) x6 (12)
R22:  dec around (6)
Sl st in following, fasten off.
Add additional stuffing as needed.
Use tail to sew hole closed.

Overalls

in blue
R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6. You may use the magic loop if you prefer. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R5-8: sc around (30)
Dc in each of the next 8 stitches. Sl st in following, turn, Dc across the 8 stitches you just made. Sl st in following. Fasten off. This will be the front of the overalls.
on the exact opposite side, attach your yarn and Dc 8 stitches. sl st in following. Fasten off.  This will be the back of the overalls.




Arms

Begin in black
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: (1sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: to create the thumb: yarn over, pull up a loop, pull through two loops, do this three times in the same stitch, you should have 4 loops on the hook, pull through all four, 8 sc  (9)
Change to yellow
R5: sc around (9)
Stuff hand. From here out, stuff as you go a little at a time.
R6: (1sc, dec) x 2 (6)
R7-10: sc around (6)
Sl st in following. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Legs

Begin in black
R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6. You may use the magic loop if you prefer. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around (12)
R3-4: sc around (12)
Change to blue
R5: (2sc, dec) x3 (9)
R6: sc around (9)
Sl st in following. Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

sitting legs option
in black

R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6. You may use the magic loop if you prefer. (6)
R2: inc in each stitch around (12)
R3-4: sc around (12)
change to blue
R6-8: sc around (12)
R9: (2sc, dec) x3 (9)
R10-11: sc around (9)
sl st in following, fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
sew the legs in a way that makes the minion sit up.

Assembly
Insert body into overalls.

Lightly stuff and attach arms.
Attach blue yarn to front edge of overall.
Ch 12.
Sl st onto back corner of overall.
Fasten off, leaving tail. Use the tail to sew chain onto body so it does not hang loose. 
Repeat on opposite side.
Lightly stuff and attach legs.
Attach hair. 





Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Minion Inspired Crochet Softie


Minion Inspired Crochet Softie

From left to right: body type 1, 2, 3

This pattern was super fun to write. There are a couple different body shapes and a couple different leg styles. Be creative and mix and match. Minions have tons of different hair styles, so be random with that too! Post any pictures of your completed projects, I can't wait to see them! 

Materials

Yellow yarn, I used red heart bright yellow
Blue yarn, I used red heart royal blue
Black yarn, I used red heart black
Small amount of white felt
Small amount of gray felt
12mm safety eye
3.5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Latch hook or large crochet hook for attaching hair
Poly fiber fill

Abbreviations

Ch-chain
Sl-slip
St-stich
Sc-single crochet
Inc: increase single crochet, put 2 sc in one st
Dec: invisible decrease. A tutorial for this is available in the hippo pattern.


Notes
This pattern is worked in rounds, do not join at the end of the round, mark your place with a scrap piece of yarn or yarn marker. Be sure to count your stitches often, you don’t want to work too far after a mistake or miscount.
This pattern includes three different body types, and two different leg styles. Mix and match!

This pattern is worked in a continuous round. Do not join at the end of each round, use a place marker and count your stitches often.

If you like this pattern, please share it, but link back to this blog. You may sell completed dolls at local craft fairs, but please do not sell on Etsy or any other online forum. Do not sell this pattern, I wish for it to remain free for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for your respect.

If you love this pattern, consider a donation. A little bit goes a long way in keeping the weekly free patterns coming. Thank you and enjoy this tutorial! 

Head and body 1

Begin in yellow
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-12: sc around (36)
Change to black
R13-15: sc around (36)
Change to yellow
R16-20: sc around (36)
Change to blue
R21-25: sc around (36)
Sl st in following, fasten off.

Body bottom 1

in blue
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)

Head and body type 2


Begin in yellow
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-14: sc around (30)
change to black
R15-16: sc around (30)
Change to yellow
R17-22: sc around (30)
Change to blue
R23-27: sc around (30)
Sl st in next, fasten off.

Body bottom type 2

In blue
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
Sl st in next, fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. 

Head and body type 3


Begin in yellow
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8-11: sc around (42)
Change to black
R 12-13: sc around (42)
Change to yellow
R 14-18: sc around (42)
Change to blue
R19-23: sc around (42)
Sl st in next, fasten off.

Bottom type 3

In blue
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5sc, inc) x6 (42)
Sl st in next, fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. 

Arms


Begin in black
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3 - 5:sc around
R6: to create the thumb: yarn over, pull up a loop, pull through two loops, do this three times in the same stitch, you should have 4 loops on the hook, pull through all four, 11 sc
R7: *2 sc, 1 dec* around (9)
Change to yellow
R8-12: sc around (9)
Sl st, fasten off, leave long tail for sewing

Legs (sitting position)


Begin in black
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (sc3, inc) x3 (15)
R4-5: sc around  (15)
change to blue
R6: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
R7-10: sc around (12)
Sl st, fasten off, leave long tail for sewing


Legs (standing)


Begin in black
R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6, use magic circle if you prefer (6)
R2: inc in every sc (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-5: sc around (18)
Change to blue
R6-7: sc around (18)
Sl st, fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Cut a small circle for the eye out of white felt. Cut a slightly larger circle out of gray felt. Put a small hole through both of these. Stack the white on top of the gray and attach to minion using the plastic safety eye. Stitch on mouth in desired shape with black yarn or embroidery thread.

Stuff minion body. Sew bottom onto minion, adding remaining stuffing before closing.

Attach arms and legs.
Stitch blue for the overall straps.
Attach hair if desired.
TADA! Your minion is done!
body type 1
body type 2
body type 3