This week we go to the fantasy realm with this fun painting of dandelion fluff as a hot air balloon. This was inspired by an illustration on Pixabay. There was not an artist listed for me to credit.
This is a great way to practice washes and getting depth by adding layers that get darker as it comes closer to the foreground. The background wash is done with yellow, pink and blue and the details are added later.
If you paint this, make sure to tag me.
Next week we are going super simple for Easter and making some bunny butts. This will be a great quick card if you need a last minute Easter gift.
You may have noticed that I haven’t been posting any new patterns for a while. I’m still crocheting, but not as frequently as things have been a little crazy. The free patterns are still up, but I don’t know when I will be adding more.
I have been adding watercolor tutorials to the website.
Like this one.
These are faster to create and require less typing, haha.
I also created a Patreon for the watercolor tutorials so check it out.
I would like to point out that some of these patterns were posted over 10 years ago and I still get questions/demands about them. If that continues and people are nasty to me about free patterns, I will be forced to take them down. I don’t mind questions, but remember, I did say they haven’t been tested and they are free.
Sometimes you need to make a sassy alien. The sassiness is created by how you sew the legs on. Feel free to pin them until you get them to the right level of sassiness.
Roswell is obviously named after Roswell, New Mexico. He’s your typical little green man, but you should really go crazy and make him in as many colors as you want.
Note: 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.
Ch 5, Eyes are done as an oval to get that alien shape
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook, SC in next 2 stitches, 3 SC in last ch, working on the other side of the 1st three stitches, 3 SC, finish of the round by doing 3 stitches in the last chain [12].
Round 2: {3 SC, 3 INC} twice [18].
Round 3: {3 SC (INC, SC) 3 times} twice [24].
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Set aside until the head is almost done.
HEAD – in Green
The head is made by doing an oval increase. Sometimes it helps to mark where your increases are going to go with a spare piece of contrasting yarn. Just note that the first row is worked on both sides of the starting chain. The face is then embroidered on before you finish the head and stuff him.
Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 5 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch.
Working in the unused loops from the chain, SC 5, 3 SC in last chain. [18].
Round 2: [6 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [24].
Round 3: [6 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [30].
Round 4: [6 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [36].
Round 5: [6 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [42].
Round 6: [6 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [48].
Rounds 7-12: SC in each stitch for 6 rows [48 stitches per row].
Round 13: (6 SC, DEC) 6 times [42].
Rounds 14-15: 2 rows SC [42 stitches per row]
Round 16: (5 SC, DEC) 6 times [36].
Rounds 17-18: 2 rows SC [36 stitches per row].
Round 19: (4 SC, DEC) 6 times [30].
Rounds 20-21: 2 rows SC [30 stitches per row]
Stop here and attach the eyes at a slant. Using the tails embroider 2 slits for nostrils.
Make sure you tie all of these off inside the head to prevent unraveling later.
Round 22: (3 SC, DEC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 23-24: 2 rows SC [24 stitches per row]
Start Stuffing
Round 25: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 26: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Round 27: DEC 6 times [6].
Fasten off and thread tail through the stitches in Round 27 and pull up tight to close.
BODY in Green
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Round 6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times [36]
Rounds 7-10: 4 rows SC [36 stitches per row].
Round 11: (4 SC, DEC) 6 times [30].
Round 12: (3 SC, DEC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 13-15: 3 rows SC [24 stitches per row].
Start Stuffing
Round 16: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 17: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Round 18: DEC 6 times [6].
Fasten off and thread tail through the stitches in Round 18 and pull up tight to close.
Sew to head
ARMS in Green (make 2)
Ch 2
Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [4].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [8].
Rounds 3-6: 4 Rows SC [8 stitches per row]
Fasten off. Stuff lightly and sew to the sides of the body.
Vampire/Dracula Mr. Burns is part of my horror minis collection. Each year I try to come up with one or two more new horror minis to join the old ones. It takes time for me to get around to typing the patterns up from my chicken scratch notes.
Enjoy, tag me @drunkenauntwendy if you post on Instagram. Remember, this pattern is not tested.
DEC – SC two stitches together BLO – Back loops only
Gauge – Gauge is not important for this project, but if you are making it from the kit, you should use the right size needle to ensure you don’t run out of yarn.
Notes:
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.
Crochet section is worked in partly 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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.
BODY
In White, Ch 2 Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6]. Round 2: INC in each stitch [12]. Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18]. Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
If you follow me on Instagram, or here, you may have seen my weird obsession with Pokemon and by bizarre desire to Crochet them all. Well the newest one that has been finally typed is Magby.
I have so many patterns to type and so many patterns to video. I have a lot of work set up for me. But for now, enjoy this free pattern of Magby. As always, when the patterns are free, they aren’t tested. If you have problems, let me know, but please be nice about it. Use the #drunkenauntwendy or tag me if you post your work. I would love to see it.
Feel free to check out my shop or my video tutorials for more patterns.
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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.
BODY and HEAD
In Red
CH 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (INC, 3 SC) 6 times [30].
Round 6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times [36].
Round 7: (INC, 5 SC) 6 times [42].
Round 8: (3 SC, INC, 3 SC) 6 times [48].
Rounds 9-16: 8 rows SC [48 stitches per row].
Round 17: (DEC, 6 SC) 6 times [42].
Rounds 18-19: 2 Rows SC [42 stitches per row]
Round 20: (DEC, 5 SC) 6 times [36].
Rounds 21-22: 2 rows SC [36 stitches per row].
Round 23: (DEC, 4 SC) 6 times [30]
Round 24: SC row [30].
Round 25: (DEC, 3 SC) 6 times [24].
Round 26: SC row, Change to Black in last stitch [24].
Round 27: (DEC, 2 SC) 6 times [18].
Start stuffing
Round 28: SC row, Change color to Red [18].
Round 29: SC row [18].
Round 30: (2 SC, INC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 31-32: 2 rows SC, [24 stitches per row].
Round 33: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].
Round 34: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times [36].
Rounds 35-41: 7 rows SC [36 stitches per row].
If using Safety eyes place them now.
Approximately 3-4 rows down from Round 41, 6 stitches in between.
Round 42: In BLOs, (4 SC, DEC) 6 times [30].
Round 43: (3 SC, DEC) 6 times [24].
Round 44: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 45: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Round 46: DEC 6 times [6].
FO, Thread yarn through last round and pull up tight to close hole.
HAIR/TOP OF HEAD Make 6
In Red, ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 5-7: 3 rows SC [24 stitches per row].
Start stuffing
Round 8: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 9: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
FO. Leave the last row slightly open. Sew to the Flat part of the head.
BEAK
In Yellow, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: in BLOS, SC row [6].
Round 3: (INC, 2 SC) 2 times [8].
Round 4: SC row [8].
Round 5: (INC, 3 SC) 2 times [10].
FO. Sew to the face below the eyes.
BELLY PATCH
In Yellow, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].
Round 5: (INC, 3 SC) 6 times, Slip stitch to next stitch. [30].
Rest is worked back and forth.
Row 6: Turn, 3 SC, Slip stitch into next stich from Round 5. [3]
Row 7: Turn, SC, DEC. [2]
Row 8: Turn, Ch 3. Into 2nd ch from hook, Slip Stitch, SC in next stitch on CH, into Round 5, DEC. [3].
FO, Leave a very long tail for sewing. Sew to the stomach of the body with the point facing up.
TAIL
In Red, Ch 2
Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [4].
Round 2: SC row [4].
Round 3: (INC, SC) 2 times [6].
Round 4: SC row [6].
Round 5: (INC, 2 SC) 2 times [8].
Round 6: SC row [8].
Round 7: (INC, 3 SC) 2 times [10].
Round 8: SC row [10].
Round 9: (INC, 4 SC) 2 times [12].
Round 10: SC Row [12].
FO. Sew to the back of the body.
ARMS make 2
In Red, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook [6].
Round 2: (INC, 2 SC) 2 times [8].
Rounds 3-10: 8 rows SC [8 rows SC].
FO. Do Not stuff. Sew to the side of the body under the black row.
Using White Embroider claws to the end of each arm.
FEET make 2
Feet are created using an oval increase. The increases are on each side.
In Red, Ch 8
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch from Hook, 5 SC, 3SC in last CH, Using the unused loops from the first 6 crochet, SC 6, 3 SC in starting curve [18].
Round 2: { 6 SC, 3 INC} 2 times [24].
Round 3: {6 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times} 2 times [30].
Round 4: In BLOs, SC row [30].
Rounds 5-7: 3 rows SC [30 stitches per row].
Round 8: 6 SC, (SC, DEC) 3 times, 15 SC [27].
Round 9: 6 SC, 3 DEC, 15 SC [24].
Round 10: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 11: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Stuff foot
Round 12: (SC, DEC) 4 times [8].
Rounds 13-16: 4 rows SC [8 stitches per row].
FO. Don’t stuff legs. Sew to the bottom of the body.
I have had a bit more time to type up patterns. Here’s another cork ornament. These are great scrap busters. Perfect, quick and easy projects for Christmas presents or to hang on ornaments.
Note: 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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.
HAT
In White, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook. [6]
Round 2: SC row [6]
Round 3: DEC 3 times, Change color to Red, do not cut white [3].
Round 4: INC 3 times [6].
Round 5: INC 6 times [12].
Round 6: (INC, SC) 6 times [18].
Round 7: (5 SC, INC) 3 times [21].
Rounds 8-9: 2 rows SC, change color to white in last stitch. [21 stitches per row]
Round 10: SC row [21].
FO, Weave in ends.
HORNS (Make 2)
In Grey, Ch 2
Round 1: 4 SC in 2nd Chain from hook [4].
Round 2: INC, 3 SC [5].
Round 3: INC, 4 SC [6].
Rounds 4-5: 2 rows SC [6 stitches per row]
FO, sew to hat.
Attach Screw hook to top of cork.
Place a ribbon through the hook.
Use crochet hook to pull the ribbon through the hat.
Place hat on ornament. Glue if you wish.
Use Black Sharpie to make two oval eyes and a straight line for the mouth.
Use white gel pen to make teeth.
BAG
In bag color, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Round 4: In BLOS, SC in each stitch [18].
Rounds 5-8: 4 rows SC [18 Stitches per row].
FO.
Glue bag to side of cork. (hot glue worked best for me). Place babies in bag. You can glue these in place as well.
Note: Hats are 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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.
BODY
Paint 2/3 of the bottom of cork purple. The head is not a part of this. Let dry.
Once purple is dry, paint top third with yellow mixed with white. After dry, come back in with the purple and give him suspenders.
Once the paint is dry. Insert screw hook in the top of the cork.
Using Sharpie find an unmarked spot on the cork and draw two ovals to act as the eyes.
Using the pink marker, make a large circle for a nose.
Using the black marker make a zig zag for the mustache on each side of the nose.
This year, I had the dumbest idea. I should crochet all the Pokemon. Then I looked at a pokedex. While I play Pokemon Go, I was not quite prepared for the sheer number of Pokemon. With the release of Scarlet and Violet it numbers at around 1008. This may take a few years so I will post my progress and the links to the patterns.
I started with Bulbasaur.
This took me awhile to find the best pattern. I wanted to make sure it was as close to the original Pokemon as possible.
Bulbasaur.
This pattern I found on deviant art was my absolute favorite. I did have to look up a tutorial on how to do the needle felted eyes, but it was great to add something new to my skill set.
Then I used a random number generator to figure out who was next.
Random.org came up with #255 Torchic who is also completely adorable.
Also a starter pokemon and so cute. I got the pattern here. There are a bunch of Pokemon patterns on this website so I might be back. I did choose to use safety eyes on this one instead of felt.
That’s as far as I have gotten. I will update when I have more, Pokeballs, included.
I grew up watching re-runs of the Addams Family in black and white. We also watched the movie with Christina Ricci as a kid. So, when the new series came out, I had to watch it. The line “Wednesday is allergic to color” stuck with me.
I needed a new cork ornament for this year. Thus, this little item was created. You know she doesn’t like Christmas or color, so the black and white Santa Hat popped into my head.
This is a super-fast project to whip up and a great way to use up those corks you have been saving.
This pattern isn’t officially tested, though I have followed it 5 times to make an army of Wednesdays. If you make it, please use #drunkenauntwendy so I can see your work.
Note: Hats are 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.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.
BODY
Paint cork black. Leave top of cork unpainted for the face.
Once the paint is dry. Insert screw hook in the top of the cork.
Using Sharpie find an unmarked spot on the cork and draw two ovals to act as the eyes. You can also add eyelashes.
Using white paint make two upside down triangles at edge of black, with the center matching the center of the eyes.
HAT
In White Chain 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook. [6]
Round 2: SC row [6]
Round 3: DEC 3 times, Change color to black in last stitch [3]
Round 4: INC in each stitch [6].
Round 5: INC in each stitch [12].
Round 6: (SC, INC) 6 times [18].
Rounds 7-8: 2 rows SC, change color to white in last stitch [18].
Round 9: SC row in FLOS [18].
Round 10: SC row [18] fasten off.
HAIR
Cut Six Pieces of black yarn about 6 inches long. Find center point of the hat and pull 3 pieces of yarn on each side using the unused loops from Round 9.
Separate into 3 groups, 2 strands per group and braid pigtails. Use the side of the cork to gauge length. Tie above bottom of cork with black thread. Cut off bottom of hair even with the bottom of the cork.
I’ve been consistent. It’s crazy. I’m really trying to get more typed and up. There are so many patterns that I have written that I still have not typed. I’m working on some mythical creatures and a potential book.
Not all patterns will stay free forever so get it while you can. These two are great because you can make them separately or sew them together. You also can coat them in blood because that is just an excellent idea.
DEC – SC two stitches together BLO – Back loops only
FLO – Front Loops only
Gauge – Gauge is not important for this project, but if you are making it from the kit, you should use the right size needle to ensure you don’t run out of yarn.
Notes:
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.
Crochet section is worked in partly 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.
In Beige, Ch 2 Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6]. Round 2: INC in each stitch [12]. Round 3: (SC, INC) 6 times [18]. Round 4: (5 SC, INC) 3 times [21].
Round 5: (6 SC, INC) 3 times [24].
Rounds 6-8: 3 rows SC [24 stitches each row].
Stop here and insert safety eyes between rows 6-7. Start stuffing.
Round 9: (6 SC, DEC) 3 times, Change to brown[21].
Round 10: (5 SC, DEC) 3 times [18].
Round 11: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Round 12: DEC 6 times [6].
Fasten off. Attach to Body.
HAIR
In Light Brown
Using the hair color, wrap the yarn around an item the same width as you want the length of your hair to be. (I used my iphone). These wraps should be as long on the phone as your set aside piece of hair. The more wraps you do, the thicker the hair.
Fold the yarn in half and insert into the brown section of the head. Pull up a loop and then take the remaining yarn through the loop to secure it. Repeat to fill the head.
Finishing
Using the Black Embroidery Floss, embroider eyelashes and mouth on each doll.
Use the white ribbon to tie up the hair at the side and to tie ribbon around the center of the dress.
Make a second doll. Sew the dolls together or leave them separate.
