Buddy the Elf inspired hat

 Adult Elf Inspired Beanie 

Here is a fun and easy project for the holiday season! 

Hook: 5mm and 4mm 

Yarn: Red Heart With Love "lettuce", "daffodil" and "red" 

Beanie

in lettuce with a 5mm crochet hook Ch 4, sl st in first to create a ring.R1: hdc 10 inside the ring, join (10)
R3: ch1,  hdc 2 in each st from the first row, join (20)
R5: ch1, (hdc 1, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join (30)
R7: ch1, (hdc 2, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join  (40)
R9: ch1, (hdc 3, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join (50)
R11: ch1, (hdc 4, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join (60)
R20-22: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (60)

R2: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (10)
R4: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (20)

R6: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (30)

R8: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (40)

R10: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (50)

R12-14: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (60)
switch to daffodil 
R15-19: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (60)
switch to lettuce 
R23: ch1,  (front post single crochet, back post single crochet) repeat around (60)
Fasten off, hide all tails. 

Feather

in red with a 4mm crochet hook 
you will be working on both sides of the foundation chain. 
chain 15, starting in the third st from the hook : 
Triple crochet (treble) 
triple crochet
triple crochet
double crochet
double crochet
double crochet 
half double crochet
half double crochet
single crochet
single crochet
single crochet
chain 2 
now working down the other sides of the stitches you just worked 
single crochet
single crochet
single crochet
half double crochet
half double crochet
half double crochet
double crochet
double crochet
double crochet
triple crochet
triple crochet
triple crochet 
fasten off, use tail to sew feather to the side of the beanie. 

Santa Face! Beanie with pom pom and beard

I had a great time making this beanie! It's super fun and cute. I'll attach some links to help you make one too!

I have an average to large head and here is what I did.

Beanie: 

Hook: 5mm
Yarn: Red Heart With Love "red' and "white"
in red 
Ch 4, sl st in first to create a ring.
R1: hdc 10 inside the ring, join (10)
R2: ch1,  hdc 2 in each st from the first row, join (20)
R3: ch1, (hdc 1, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join (30)
R4: ch1, (hdc 2, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join  (40)
R5: ch1, (hdc 3, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join (50)
R6: ch1, (hdc 4, hdc 2 in the next st) repeat 10x, join (60)
R7-17: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (60)
change to white 
R18: ch1, hdc in each st around, join (60)
R19-21: ch1 (front post hdc, back post hdc) repeat around, join (60) - make sure that you line up your front posts with the ones from the previous row.

Beard 

Hook: 4mm
Yarn: Red Heart With Love "white"

I used the "medium" size with this tutorial

http://ashleemarie.com/crochet-bobble-beard-pattern-multiple-sizes/

it's great with a bunch of sizes and pictures

Pom Pom

Yarn: Red Heart With Love "White" 

I used this tutorial and some cardboard tubes I had, it worked great and was super easy ! 

http://www.handimania.com/diy/2-incredible-ways-to-make-yarn-pom-poms.html

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Yoda Inspired Lovey

Yoda Inspired Lovey

Show off your work and add a project to the Yoda Lovey Ravelry project page. 

Materials

Worsted weight green yarn (I used lettuce colorway of Red Heart with Love) 

Worsted weight white yarn

Yarn needle

3.5mm crochet hook

5mm crochet hook

9mm safety eyes 

Poly fiber filling

Head

Use 3.5mm crochet hook and green yarn  

R1: ch 2, in second from ch, sc 6 (6)

R2: inc in each stitch around (12)

R3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)

R6-10: sc around (30)

(3sc, dec) x6 (24)

(2sc, dec) x6 (18)

(1sc, dec) x6 (12)

Dec x6 (6)

Fasten off, use tail to sew opening closed.

Ears

Use 3.5mm crochet hook and green yarn

I used the leaf pattern from here

http://thedaintydaisyblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/leaf-pattern.html

Fasten off, use tail to sew to sides of head. 

Granny square

Use 5mm crochet hook

Leave a long tail when starting the granny square; this will be used to sew head to granny square.

R1-8: green

R9-10: white

R11: green

R12: sl st in each ch1 space, on top of the three dc of the previous row: hdc, dc, hdc. Continue around.

Use tail to sew head to granny square. Hide all tails. 

Octo Minion

I know many of you are waiting for the Large minion pattern. I will get it out this month (hopefully next week). I am just putting some finishing touches on it. Here is a minion pattern to hold you over until I get it finished. Enjoy! 

Materials

4mm crochet hook

3.5mm hook

yarn needle

poly fiber fill

worsted weight yellow yarn

worsted weight blue yarn

worsted weight black yarn

12mm safety eye

white felt

black felt

Abbreviations

Sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

inc: increase, two single crochet/two half double crochet in one space

dec: invisible decrease (tutorial in hippo post)

St/sts: stich, stitches

Notes

This pattern uses 2 different crochet hooks, so pay attention to which one you are supposed to be using. This pattern is worked in a continuous round unless otherwise specified. 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. (kristenscrochet.blogspot.com)  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!Watch for text in italics and in red for special instructions!

measurements: 

6 inch circumference

Tentacles

In blue using 4mm hook

Ch 6, sl st to form a loop.

*Ch 10, 3 hdc in each st of the chain 10.

Sc into the ch 6 loop. *

Repeat from * until you have reached 8 tentacles. They should curl on their own. Fasten off and leave long tail to sew tentacles to body. 

Minion Body

In yellow using 4mm hook

R1: ch 2, in second from hook, sc 6 (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: (1sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)

R6: sc around (30)

Change to black

R7-8: sc around (30)

Change to yellow

R9-12: sc around (30)

Change to blue

R13: sc around (30)

R14: (3sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)

Cut white and gray felt to go around safety eye. Trim to appropriate size. Attach safety eye and embroider mouth.

R15: (2sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)

Stuff body; from here add stuffing as needed.

R16: (1sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)

R17: dec around (6)

Fasten off, hide tail. Sew tentacles on. Attach hair in desired fashion. 

octo turkey

Materials

4mm crochet hook

3.5mm hook

yarn needle

poly fiber fill

worsted weight yellow yarn

worsted weight red yarn

worsted weight brown yarn 

12mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

Sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

inc: increase, two single crochet/two half double crochet in one space

dec: invisible decrease (tutorial in hippo post)

St/sts: stich, stitches

Notes

This pattern uses 2 different crochet hooks, so pay attention to which one you are supposed to be using. This pattern is worked in a continuous round unless otherwise specified. 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. (kristenscrochet.blogspot.com)  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!Watch for text in italics and in red for special instructions!

measurements: 

6 inch circumference

Tentacles 

In yellow using 4mm hook

Ch 6, sl st to form a loop.

*Ch 10, 3 hdc in each st of the chain 10.

Sc into the ch 6 loop. *
Repeat from * until you have reached 8 tentacles. They should curl on their own. Fasten off and leave long tail to sew tentacles to body.

Turkey beak

in yellow w 3.5mm hook

R1: ch 2, in second from hook, sc 4 (4)

R2: (sc1, inc) x2 (6)

R3: sc around (6)

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. 

turkey gaggle

in red with 3.5mm hook

R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 6 (6)

R2: (sc 2, inc) x3 (9)

R3-4: sc around (9)

R5: (sc 1, dec) x 3 (6)

R6: sc around (6)

Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing. 

turkey tail

in brown with 4mm hook

R1: ch2, in second from hook, sc 4, ch2, turn (4)

R2: 2 hdc in each st, ch 2, turn. (8)

R3: (2 hdc in the first st, 1 hdc in the next st) repeat across (12)

R4: (2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts) repeat across (16)

change to red

R5: (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts) repeat across (20)

R6: (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts) repeat across (24)

R7: (2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts) repeat across (28)

change to yellow

r8: sc in first st (5 dc in next st, sc in next 2 sts)  - repeat across ( 9 shells)

fasten off, hide tail. Sew onto back of body.

Turkey body

With 4mm hook in brown

R1: ch 2, in second from hook, sc 6 (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: (1sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)

R6-12: sc around (30)

R13: (3sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)

Embroider face; attach safety eyes, beak, and gaggle.

R14: (2sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)

Stuff body; from here add stuffing as needed.

R15: (1sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)

R16: dec around (6)

Fasten off, hide tail. Sew tentacles on 

Octo Pirate, Octo Ghost, and Upcoming Patterns!

This week, you get two patterns. Halloween is coming so soon, and I still had two little Octos left. I hope you have LOVED making the octo series as much as I have loved creating it. The series of OCTO HORRORS is complete, until next year! Coming soon to a blog near you... Christmas Octos! With the help of the lovely and talented Jenifer at Steampunk Garage, I have decided to name them Octo-Elves! Think reindeer, Santa, elves, and more! (please leave suggestions in the comments- perhaps I will make one or five suggestions!) Thank you for visiting and enjoy. 

See the end of the post for upcoming patterns. 

Materials

4mm crochet hook

3.5mm hook

yarn needle

poly fiber fill

worsted weight red yarn

worsted weight black yarn

worsted weight brown yarn

12 mm safety eye

Abbreviations

Sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

inc: increase, two single crochet/two half double crochet in one space

dec: invisible decrease (tutorial in hippo post)

St/sts: stich, stitches

Notes

This pattern uses 2 different crochet hooks, so pay attention to which one you are supposed to be using. This pattern is worked in a continuous round unless otherwise specified. 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. (kristenscrochet.blogspot.com)  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!Watch for text in italics and in red for special instructions!

measurements: 

6 inch circumference

Tentacles 

In red with 4mm hook. These are different, you need to change color for one of the legs to brown. 

Ch 6, sl st to form a loop.

*Ch 10, 3 hdc in each st of the chain 10.

Sc into the ch 6 loop. *

Repeat from * until you have reached 8 tentacles. They should curl on their own. Fasten off and leave long tail to sew tentacles to body. 

Pirate tentacles

The tentacles for this are almost the same, but only make 7 legs of the body color. Then attach brown and make one brown leg (for the peg leg).

Pirate Body

In red using 4mm hook

R1: ch 2, in second from hook, sc 6 (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: (1sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)

R6-12: sc around (30)

R13: (3sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)

Embroider face; attach safety eye

R14: (2sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)

Stuff body; from here add stuffing as needed.

R15: (1sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)

R16: dec around (6)

Fasten off, hide tail. Sew tentacles on.

Pirate Eye patch

In black yarn with 3.5mm hook

When you make your slip knot, leave a few inches of tail, it will come in handy when you’re sewing.

Ch 35; Sl st 15 starting with the 3^rd st from the hook. This makes a small loop. When you are finished with the eye patch, to attach it, lace the tail from the beginning through this loop and tie.

In the next st, 5 dc

Sl st through the remaining sts and fasten off. Tie onto head using the method described above. I also sewed mine to keep it in place. 

Materials

4mm crochet hook

3.5mm hook

yarn needle

poly fiber fill

worsted weight white yarn

worsted weight black yarn
12mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

Sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

inc: increase, two single crochet/two half double crochet in one space

dec: invisible decrease (tutorial in hippo post)

St/sts: stich, stitches

measurements: 

6 inch circumference

Tentacles

In white using 4mm hook

Ch 6, sl st to form a loop.

*Ch 10, 3 hdc in each st of the chain 10.

Sc into the ch 6 loop. *

Repeat from * until you have reached 8 tentacles. They should curl on their own. Fasten off and leave long tail to sew tentacles to body.

Ghost Body

In white using 4mm hook

R1: ch 2, in second from hook, sc 6 (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: (1sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)

R6-12: sc around (30)

R13: (3sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)

Embroider face; attach safety eyes

R14: (2sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)

Stuff body; from here add stuffing as needed.

R15: (1sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)

R16: dec around (6)

Fasten off, hide tail. Sew tentacles on.

Patterns coming soon! 

 adorable bunny (my neighbor's 2 year old loved this guy!) 

 A lovely mermaid

 Minions (these are about 12 inches tall) 

 Evil Minion (also about 12 inches tall) 

 This minion LOVES to bake (12 inches tall) 

 Fireman minion (12 inches tall) 

 GIANT minions (18 inches tall) 

 Shaun the sheep, the cutest sheep in all the land! 

 Erlenmeyer flask- my brother in law's birthday present 

A fun little puppy 

Clifford the little red puppy

 BZZ BZZ Bee

 Octo TURKEY gobble gobble

and of course octo minion 

... Last but not least, snowman. Complete with scarf for the holiday season  

Octo- Skeleton (Skellington)

Materials

4mm crochet hook
3.5mm hook
yarn needle
poly fiber fill
worsted weight white yarn
worsted weight black yarn

Abbreviations

Sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
inc: increase, two single crochet/two half double crochet in one space
dec: invisible decrease (tutorial in hippo post)
St/sts: stich, stitchesNotes

This pattern uses 2 different crochet hooks, so pay attention to which one you are supposed to be using. This pattern is worked in a continuous round unless otherwise specified. 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. (kristenscrochet.blogspot.com)  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!Watch for text in italics and in red for special instructions!

measurements: 

6 inch circumference

Tentacles

In white using 4mm hook

Ch 6, sl st to form a loop.

*Ch 10, 3 hdc in each st of the chain 10.

Sc into the ch 6 loop. *

Repeat from * until you have reached 8 tentacles. They should curl on their own. Fasten off and leave long tail to sew tentacles to body.

Jack Skellington Eyes

In black with 3.5mm hook

R1: ch 2, in second from hook, sc 6 (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

Fasten off; use tail to sew to face.

Jack Skellington

In white using 4mm hook

R1: ch 2, in second from hook, sc 6 (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: (1sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)

R4: (2sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)

R5: (3sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)

R6-12: sc around (30)

R13: (3sc, 1 dec) x6 (24)

Sew eyes on; embroider nose and mouth.

R14: (2sc, 1 dec) x6 (18)

Stuff body; from here add stuffing as needed.

R15: (1sc, 1 dec) x6 (12)

R16: dec around (6)

Fasten off; hide tail; sew tentacles on.