This quarter I have taken up beading. It was really hard to start. Having the proper tools definitely makes it easier. I highly recommend using the right tools and amazon in order to make progress. Uploading images is proving difficult today. Make sure you check out what I have been up to on Instagram.
Meet Betty the Yeti. I created her for a contest. I didn’t win, but I adore her.
This caused me to start making all sorts of mythical/urban legend creatures. Make sure you check out Chtulu and Mothman.
She is made with Bernat Blanket Yarn which is what gives it the super soft snuggliness.
Remember she isn’t tested. Let me know if you have any questions or issues. Please us #drunkenauntwendy if you post so I can find it and give you props.
Squishable Softness
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this yarn – White
I love this yarn – Peacock
Bernat Blanket – Vintage White
2 18 mm eyes
25 mm nose
5 eyelashes per eye
Size E crochet hook
Size H crochet hook
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Needle
E6000
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
CH- Chain
FO – Fasten Off
SL ST – Slip Stitch
INC – Make two Single Crochet in Same Stitch
DEC – Single Crochet two stitches together
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
Note: Almost the entire project is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker or a scrap piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each row. Then you don’t have to count every row. Do not join unless instructed to.
Parentheses indicate a repeat. Repeat the stitches in the parentheses for the number of times indicated.
The bracketed number [] is the number of stitches at the end of each row.
I spread my increases out so there isn’t a seam on the finished piece. If you do not like this method, you can do regular increases.
See last page for alternative color options
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.
EYES
Before starting snip 5 eyelashes per eye. Glue to the flat part of the eye and set aside to dry.
FACEPLATE
Using Size E Hook, In White, Chain 8
Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Chain from hook, 5 SC, 3 SC in last stitch, using the unused loops from the first 6 stitches, SC 6, 3 SC in last stitch [18].
Round 2: 6 SC, 3 INC, 6 SC, 3 INC [24].
Round 3: 6 SC (SC, INC) 3 times, 6 SC (SC, INC) 3 times [30].
Round 4: 6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times, 6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times [36]. Change Colors to Peacock
Round 5: 6 SC (3 SC, INC) 3 times, 6 SC (3 SC, INC) 3 times [42].
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside and create the body.
BODY
Body is worked by making each leg individually and then crocheted together.
Legs Make 2:
Holding two strands of Peacock together and using the larger hook, CH 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: (INC) 6 times [12].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: SC in BLO [24]. Change color to Vintage White in the last stitch.
Rounds 6-7: 2 rows SC [24 stitches per row]. Change colors to Peacock (Doubled).
Rounds 8-9: 2 Rows SC [24 Stitches per row], Change Color to Vintage White
Round 10: SC row [24]. Fasten off first leg. Repeat for the 2nd leg. Don’t fasten off the second leg. Proceed to Round 11:
Round 11: SC around each leg to join them together. [48].
Stuff the legs as you go.
Rounds 12-23: 12 rows SC [48 stitches per row].
Round 24: (6 SC, DEC) 6 times [42].
Round 25: (5 SC, DEC) 6 times [36].
Round 26: (4 SC, DEC) 6 times [30].
Stop here and sew on the face.
Once you have sewn on the faceplate, attach the eyes and nose.
Keep stuffing firmly as you finish the body.
Round 27: (3 SC, DEC) 6 times [24].
Round 28: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 29: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Round 30: DEC 6 times [6].
Fasten off, thread the tail through round 30 and pull up tight to close the hole.
ARMS (MAKE 2)
Using 2 strands of Peacock, and larger hook, Chain 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: (INC) 6 times [12].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (5 SC, INC) 3 times [21], Change colors to Vintage White
Rounds 5-6: 2 rows SC [21 stitches per row]. Change Colors to Doubled Peacock
Rounds 7-8: 2 rows SC [21 stitches per row]. Change colors to Vintage White
Round 9: 19 SC, DEC [20].
Rounds 10-12: 3 rows SC [20 stitches per row].
Round 13: (8 SC, DEC) 2 times [18].
Round 14: SC row [18].
Round 15: (7 SC, DEC) 2 times [16].
Round 16: SC row [16].
Round 17: (6 SC, DEC) 2 times [14].
Round 18: SC row [14].
Fasten off.
Flatten opening. Sew to sides of body, close to the bottom of the faceplate.
HORNS (Make 2)
In Peacock, smaller hook, Ch 2
Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd Chain from hook [4].
Round 2: INC, 3 SC [5].
Round 3: INC, 4 SC [6].
Round 4: INC, 5 SC [7].
Round 5: INC, 6 SC [8].
Round 6: INC, 7 SC [9].
Round 7: INC, 8 SC [10].
Round 8: INC, 9 SC [11].
Round 9: INC, 10 SC [12].
Round 10: 2 INC, 10 SC [14].
Round 11: INC, 2 SC, INC, 10 SC [16].
Round 12: SC row [16].
Round 13: INC, SC, INC, SC, INC, 11 SC [19].
Round 14: SC row [19].
Round 15: INC, 2 SC, INC, 2 SC, INC, SC remaining stitches [22].
Fasten off and stuff firmly.
Sew to the sides of head.
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