Crocheting and Knitting with some fun thrown in
Update 2018: While I still have the pieces of Plex, my dogs ate the papers with my notes. I don’t know if I will ever finish him.
Once again I have gone overboard with the size. Here’s Plex’s head. It’s 10″ tall and 13″ wide. I have no idea how big this thing is going to end up being.
Pattern will be posted as soon as I am done.
Here is likely my last Yo Gabba Gabba pattern. I tried Plex, but my Chihuahuas ate my notes and I doubt I will start over again.
Muno and Brobee are available.
Reminder, these suckers are enormous. Foofa is approximately 3 feet tall. She takes a lot of yarn.
If you make her, let me know either via email or #drunkenauntwendy.
Foofa
Materials
I love this yarn in Pink, Yellow, Soft Pink, White and Black
Size E crochet hook
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Blunt Needle
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
INC – increase (two SC in one stitch)
DEC – decrease (SC two stitches together)
BLO – Back Loops Only
SL – Slip Stitch
HDC – Half Double crochet
Gauge – Gauge is not important to this project
Size – 31″ tall
Instructions
Body – In Pink
Chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook (6)
INC in each stitch (12)
[SC, INC] 6 times (18)
[1 SC, INC, 1 SC] 6 times (24)
[3 SC, INC] 6 times (30)
[2 SC, INC, 2 SC] 6 times (36)
[5 SC, INC] 6 times (42)
[3 SC, INC, 3 SC] 6 times (48)
[7 SC, INC] 6 times (54)
[4 SC, INC, 4 SC] 6 times (60)
[9 SC, INC] 6 times (66)
[5 SC, INC, 5 SC] 6 times (72)
[11 SC, INC] 6 times (78)
[6 SC, INC, 6 SC] 6 times (84)
[13 SC, INC] 6 times (90)
[7 SC, INC, 7 SC] 6 times (96)
[15 SC, INC] 6 times (102)
[8 SC, INC, 8 SC] 6 times (108)
[17 SC, INC] 6 times (114)
[9 SC, INC, 9 SC] 6 times (120)
[19 SC, INC] 6 times (126)
[10 SC, INC, 10 SC] 6 times (132)
23-37 15 rows SC
38. [10 SC, DEC, 10 SC] 6 times (126)
39-40 2 rows SC
41. [19 SC, DEC] 6 times (120)
42-43 2 rows SC
44. [9 SC, DEC, 9SC] 6 times (114)
45-46 2 rows SC
47. [17 SC, DEC] 6 times (108)
48-49 2 rows SC
50. [8 SC, DEC, 8 SC] 6 times (102)
51-52. 2 rows SC
53. [15 SC, DEC] 6 times (96)
54. SC row
55. [7 SC, DEC, 7 SC] 6 times (90)
56. SC row
57. [13 SC, DEC] 6 times (84)
58. SC row
59. [12 SC, DEC] 6 times (78)
60. SC row
61. [11 SC, DEC] 6 times (72)
62. SC row
63. [10 SC, DEC] 6 times (66)
64. [9 SC, DEC] 6 times (60)
65. [8 SC, DEC] 6 times (54)
66. [7 SC, DEC] 6 times (48)
67. [6 SC, DEC] 6 times (42)
Fasten Off
Stuff firmly
Head – in pink
Chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook (6)
INC in each stitch (12)
3-4. 2 rows SC
5. [1 SC, INC] 6 times (18)
6-7. 2 rows SC
8. [1 SC, INC, 1 SC] 6 times (24)
9-10. 2 rows SC
11. [3 SC, INC] 6 times (30)
12-13. 2 rows SC
14. [2 SC, INC, 2 SC] 6 times (36)
15-16. 2 rows SC
17. [5 SC, INC] 6 times (42)
18-19. 2 rows SC
20. [3 SC, INC, 3 SC] 6 times (48)
21-22. 2 rows SC
23. [7 SC, INC] 6 times (54)
24. SC row
25. [4 SC, INC, 4 SC] 6 times (60)
26. SC row
27. [9 SC, INC] 6 times (66)
28. SC row
29. [5 SC, INC, 5 SC] 6 times (72)
30. [11 SC, INC] 6 times (78)
31. [6 SC, INC, 6 SC] 6 times (84)
32-48. 17 rows SC
49. [12 SC, DEC] 6 times (78)
50. [11 SC, DEC] 6 times (72)
51. [10 SC, DEC] 6 times (66)
52. [9 SC, DEC] 6 times (60)
53. [8 SC, DEC] 6 times (54)
54. [7 SC, DEC] 6 times (48)
55. [6 SC, DEC] 6 times (42)
56. [5 SC, DEC] 6 times (36)
57. [4 SC, DEC] 6 times (30)
58. [3 SC, DEC] 6 times (24)
Start Stuffing, make sure to get the point filled.
59. [2 SC, DEC] 6 times (18)
60. [1 SC, DEC] 6 times (12)
61. [DEC] 6 times (6)
fasten off, use the long tail and thread through the last stitches and pull up tight to close the hole. Don’t sew to the body yet.
EYES (make 2 in white)
Chain 6
SC in 2nd chain from hook, 3 SC, 3 SC in last stitch, 4 SC in the unused loops, 3 SC in last stitch. (14)
[4 SC, INC in next 3 stitches] 2 times (20)
[4 SC, (1 SC, INC) 3 times] 2 times (26)
[4 SC, (1 SC, INC, 1 SC) 3 times] 2 times (32)
[4 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] 2 times (38)
Fasten off, sew to face at a slight angle
PUPILS (make 2 in black)
Chain 2, 6 SC in 2nd chain from hook, join with a slip stitch. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew pupils to eyes. use the long tail to make four lashes with straight stitches. Refer to picture for placement.
MOUTH – in black
Chain 16
SL in 2nd chain from hook, SL, 3 SC, 5 HDC, 3 SC, 2 SL
Fasten off and sew to face
NOSE – in pink
Ch 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
3-4. 2 rows SC
Fasten off and stuff and sew to face
HEAD FLOWER in yellow and soft pink
center in yellow
Chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Petals in soft pink – make 6
Chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
3-7. 5 rows SC
8. [4 SC, DEC] 2 times (10)
9. SC row
10. [3 SC, DEC] 2 times (8)
11. [2 SC, DEC] 2 times (6)
12. SC opening together
Sew Petals to center. Using the yellow sew flower to the top of Foofa’s head on her point.
PETAL NECKLACE in Soft Pink
Make 8 petals, do not work in the round. Petals will be joined together.
Chain 2
4 Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Chain 1, turn
INC in each stitch (8), Chain 1, turn
[1 SC, INC) 4 times (12), Chain 1, turn
[1 SC, INC, 1 SC] 4 times (16), Chain 1, turn
[3 SC, INC] 4 times (20), Chain 1, turn
[2 SC, INC, 2 SC] 4 times (24)
Fasten off on all but the last one.
7. Ch 1, turn SC across flat edge of petals, 11 Stitches per petal stitches overlap 1st and last of each petal, (96) Note – SC over loose ends as you go for less weaving in later. Begin working in the round now.
8. SC Row
9. [14 SC, DEC] 6 times (90)
10. [13 SC, DEC] 6 times (84)
11. [12 SC, DEC] 6 times (78)
12. [11 SC, DEC] 6 times (72)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew necklace to body opening. Because of extra stitches sew two soft pink stitches per regular pink.
sew head to body opening
ARMS (make 2 in Pink)
1. Chain 9
SC in 2nd chain from hook, 7 SC, 3 SC in last stitch, 7 SC in the unused loops, 3 SC in last stitch. (20)
[7 SC, INC in next 3 stitches] 2 times (26)
[7 SC, (1 SC, INC) 3 times] 2 times (32)
4-38. 35 rows SC
Stuff making sure to stuff hand firmer than the arm.
Fold in half and SC opening closed, depending on the twist you may have to SL so that if folds in half evenly. Sew to body under the petal necklace.
LEGS (make 2 in Pink)
Chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook (6)
INC in each stitch (12)
[SC, INC] 6 times (18)
[1 SC, INC, 1 SC] 6 times (24)
[3 SC, INC] 6 times (30)
[2 SC, INC, 2 SC] 6 times (36)
[5 SC, INC] 6 times (42)
[3 SC, INC, 3 SC] 6 times (48)
[7 SC, INC] 6 times (54)
[4 SC, INC, 4 SC] 6 times (60)
[9 SC, INC] 6 times (66)
12. In BLO SC row
13-17. 5 rows SC
18. [DEC, 14 SC, DEC, DEC, 14 SC, DEC] Single crochet remaining 30 stitches (62)
19. SC row
20. [DEC, 5 SC, DEC, 5 SC, DEC], 2 times, Single crochet remaining 30 SC (56)
21. [DEC, 4 SC, DEC, 3 SC, DEC], 2 times, 30 SC (50)
22. SC row
23. [DEC, 2 SC, DEC, 2 SC, DEC] 2 times, 30 SC (44)
24. SC row
25. [DEC, DEC, SC, DEC] 2 times, 30 SC (38)
26. 5 DEC, 26 SC, DEC (32)
28-37. 10 rows SC
38. [4 SC, INC] 6 times, SC 2 (38)
39-48. 10 rows SC
49. [5 SC, INC] 6 times, SC 2 (44).
50-54. 5 rows SC
fasten off and stuff firmly.
Foofa will likely need support to stand up on her own.
Finished items is approximately 31″
I hope you had fun making this patten.
The Foofa image is copyrighted by Yo Gabba Gabba.
This pattern is copyrighted by Drunken Aunt Wendy.
Please do not reprint this pattern. Feel free to sell any items made from this pattern.
As always, check out my Etsy Shop for patterns, kits and completed plush.
I know I haven’t posted in quite awhile. I can’t seem to tear myself away from crocheting to actually do a post. I am working on Foofa to add to the Yo Gabba Gabba collection. As soon as she is done I will post the pattern here for free. I just need to do the feet.
I’ve also been working on a couple of other things and with the help of the fabulous lphotographie, LLC, I have the following fabulous pictures to show off:
Annabelle is pink and sweet and definitely ready to wheel around. Her smile lets you know she is definitely up to something. The listing for Annabelle is at 
http://www.etsy.com/listing/79899970/annabelle-the-little-pink-robot
Soon to come there will be Hermie:
And I was having some fun with the pigs from Angry Birds:
I will try to be better about posting.
Wendy
I may be tapped out on my Yo Gabba Gabba inspired patterns as they are over two feet tall apiece and take about three weeks to make, but here is another one for free. Enjoy.
Click the links to find Brobee and Foofa. If you make Muno, please use #drunkenauntwendy so I can find him and give you love.
MUNO – Crochet Pattern Instructions
Copyright © 2010 Wendy’s Wild Life. All Rights Reserved
Materials
Size E Crochet Hook
Vanna’s Choice Scarlet (four regular size skeins)
Vanna’s Choice While
Scraps of black for the mouth and Pupil
Tips
Use a piece of yarn in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of every row.
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
INC – 2 single Crochet in the same stitch
DEC – Single crochet two stitches together
SLST – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back loops only
CH-Chain
HEAD and BODY (in red)
12-61 SC Rows (50 rows)
62 *10sc, inc* 6 times (70)
63-69 SC Rows (7 rows)
70 *11sc, inc * 6 times (76)
71-77 SC Rows (7 rows)
78 *12sc, inc* 6 times (82)
79-86 SC Rows (8 rows)
Fasten off
LEGS in red (make 2)
15-19 SC Rows (5 rows)
20. *Dec, 11sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (75)
21. *Dec, 10sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (72)
22. *Dec, 9sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (69)
23. *Dec, 8sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (66)
24. *Dec, 7sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (63)
25. *Dec, 6sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (60)
26. *Dec, 5sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (57)
27. *Dec, 4sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (54)
28. *Dec, 3sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (51)
29. *Dec, 2sc * 3 times, SC remaining stitches (48)
30-39 SC Rows (10 rows)
40. *7 sc, inc* 6 times (54)
41-49 SC Rows (9 rows)
50. *8 sc, inc* 6 times (60)
51-59 SC Rows (9 rows)
Fasten off
Stuff legs & Head/body
Make sure both foot bumps face forward sew the legs together creating a center seam. Then sew the legs to the opening from the body. You should have the same number of stitches to go around.
EYE – make one white
Fasten off
Pupil – make one black
Fasten off – sew to center of eye
Sew eye to head/body on the top third of the head/body – use the photos for placement.
MOUTH – make one black
fasten off
Sew to Head/body under eye embroider teeth on using straight stitches and white.
ARMS – make 2 in red
9-13 SC Rows (5 rows)
14. 17 SC, INC, 17 Sc, inc (38)
15-16 SC Rows (2 rows)
17. 17 sc, Dec, 17 sc, dec (36)
18-22 SC rows (5 rows)
23. *5 SC, Inc* 6 times (42)
24-27 SC Rows (4 rows)
28. *6 SC, INC * 6 times (48)
29-32. SC Rows (4 rows)
33. *7sc, inc* 6 times (54)
34-37 SC Rows (4 rows)
The next few rows create almost a shoulder so you can sew the arms on with a rounded effect, but avoid the end of row decrease appearance in the back.
38. 36 SC, Sl St, turn
39. 35 SC, Sl St, turn
40. 34 SC, Sl St, turn
41. 33 SC, Sl St, turn
42 32 SC, Sl St, turn
43. 31 SC, Sl St, turn
44. 30 SC, Sl St, turn
45. 29 SC, Sl St, turn
46. 28 SC, Sl St, turn
47. 27 SC, Sl St, turn
Fasten off.
Stuff firmly and sew on sides of head/body below mouth
Thumb – make 2 in red
Fasten off. Sew to arms so the thumb sticks upright
Bumps – make at least 30 – more if you want – in red
4-5 SC Rows (2 rows)
Fasten off sew around the body and on the legs and arms stuffing as you sew them.
Muno and his likeness is copyrighted by the Yo Gabba Gabba Company.
Check out my Etsy shop for more patterns, kits, and completed plush.
I took this pattern down from my shop so I though I would just offer it for free here.
I’d love photos of any completed projects. Forewarning, this guy is enormous. The finished plush doll is over 2 feet tall. Use #drunkenauntwendy if you post on Instagram. I would love to see them.
BROBEE
Crochet Pattern Instructions
© Wendy’s Wild Life 2010. All Rights Reserved
Materials
Size E crochet hook
Polyfiberfil
Red Heart Yarn in Hunter Green and Spring Green (2 7oz balls of each)
Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Scarlet, Black and White
Tapestry Needle
Tips
Use a piece of yarn in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of every row.
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
INC – 2 single Crochet in the same stitch
DEC – Single crochet two stitches together
SLST – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back loops only
CH-Chain
Head and Body
In Spring Green Chain 20
1. SC in 2nd Chain from hook, SC 17 more stitches, 3 SC in last chain, working in unused loops on the opposite side of the first row SC 18 and 3 SC in end.
2. [SC 18, 3 INC (these are the three stitches at the end of the row)] twice
3. [SC 18 (inc, SC) 3 times] twice
4. [SC 18 (SC, inc, SC) 3 times] twice
5. [SC 18 (inc, 3 SC) 3 times] twice
6. [SC 18 (2 SC, inc, 2 SC) 3 times] twice
7. [SC 18 (inc, 5 SC) 3 times] twice
8. [SC 18 (3 SC, inc, 3 SC) 3 times] twice
9. [SC 18 (inc, 7 SC) 3 times] twice
10. [SC 18 (4 SC, inc, 4 SC) 3 times] twice
11. [SC 18 (inc, 9 SC) 3 times] twice
12. [SC 18 (5 SC, inc, 5 SC) 3 times] twice
30 rows SC in Spring Green
10 Rows SC in Hunter Green
10 Rows SC in Spring Green
10 Rows SC in Hunter Green
10 Rows SC in Spring Green
10 Rows SC in Hunter Green
Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.
Arms (make two)
In Hunter Green
Ch 2
10 Rows SC in Hunter Green
10 Rows SC in Spring Green
10 Rows SC in Hunter Green
10 Rows SC in Spring Green
10 Rows SC in Hunter Green
Legs (Make two)
In Hunter Green
Ch 2
16-19 4 Rows SC
20. (DEC, 12 SC) 4 times, SC remaining stitches (80)
21 (5SC, DEC, 6SC) 4 times, SC remaining stitches (76)
22. (DEC, 10 SC) 4 times, SC remaining stitches (72)
23. (2SC, DEC) 12 times, SC remaining stitches (60)
24. SC Row
25. (1SC, DEC) 12 times, SC remaining stitches (48)
26-28 3 rows SC
29. (DEC, 6 SC) 6 times (42)
Change Colors to Spring Green
30-33 4 Rows SC
34. (6SC, INC) 6 times (48)
35-38 4 Rows SC
39. (7SC, INC) 6 times (54)
Change Colors to Hunter Green
40-43 4 Rows SC
44. (8SC, INC) 6 times (60)
45-48 4 Rows SC
49. (9SC, INC) 6 times (66)
Change Colors to Spring Green
50-53 4 Rows SC
54. (10 SC, INC) 6 times (72)
55-58 4 Rows SC
59. (11SC, INC) 6 times (78)
Change Colors to Hunter Green
60. (12 SC, INC) 6 times fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Horns (Make 3)
In Scarlet Ch 2
6-7 2 Rows SC
8. (INC, 6 SC) twice (16 sc)
9. (INC, 7 SC) twice (18 sc)
10. (INC, 8 SC) twice (20 sc)
11. (INC, 9 SC) twice (22 sc)
12-13 2 Rows SC fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
EYEBROW
In Black Ch 36
1 SC in 2nd Chain from hook and SC remaining stitches
2 CH 1, turn and SC row, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Mouth
In Black Ch 26
1. SC in 2nd Chain from hook, SC 23 stitches, Change Colors to Scarlet, 3 SC in last stitch, 24 SC in unused loops, 3 SC in last stitch
2. 3 SC, DEC, SC 14, DEC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 2 SC, INC, 18 SC, INC, 2 SC, 3 INC
3. 2 SC, DEC, DEC, 9 SC, DEC, DEC, 2 SC join with a slip stitch and fasten off
Pupil
In Black Ch 2
Eyes (Make two)
In White Chain 4
1. SC in 2nd Chain from hook, SC 1 more stitches, 3 SC in last chain, working in unused loops on the opposite side of the first row SC 2 and 3 SC in end.
2. [SC 2, 3 INC (these are the three stitches at the end of the row)] twice
3. [SC 2 (inc, SC) 3 times] twice
4. [SC 2 (SC, inc, SC) 3 times] twice
5. [SC 2 (inc, 3 SC) 3 times] twice
6. [SC 2 (2 SC, inc, 2 SC) 3 times] twice
7. [SC 2 (inc, 5 SC) 3 times] twice
8. [SC 2 (3 SC, inc, 3 SC) 3 times] twice
Change Colors to Black
Slip Stitch in each stitch around and join with a slip stitch. Fasten Off
Assembly
Pin face and horns in place before attaching to ensure proper placement. I like to sew the pupils on to the eyes before I sew the eyes onto the body.
This is easier if the head is stuffed.
Stuff Body, Sew legs to bottom feet facing forward. The unused leg stitches with form a center seam. Sew up the seam between the legs.
Stuff the arms up to the bottom of the last hunter green band. Fold open edges together and sew to the sides of the body two rows down from beginning of top hunter green band
Have fun, take him everywhere because he is huge.
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I’ve decided this year to start blogging my patterns. They will be available free in the untested version. If you would like the tested .pdf version with no ads, visit my etsy shop Drunken Aunt Wendy. I also have kits available to make Sheldon in his alternate light blue and purple color scheme. This is my Cuddly Aquarium series. Other in this series include Puck the Seal, Max the Mantis Shrimp, Lennie the Jellyfish, Silas the Snail, Cecilia the Narwhal, and Lucy the Lobster. All are available in my Etsy Shop. I have a few more to design and print and I will issue an ebook.
Sheldon started out as a way for me to figure out how to make claws and then moved on from there.
The pattern is below. As most crocheters say, please provide a link back to me so that I can get credit for this design.
SHELDON the Crab
Created in Vanna’s Choice Sapphire (A) and Vanna’s Choice Baby Little Boy Blue (B)
CLAW (make 2 in A)
Claw is initially made in two parts and then single crocheted together before you finish the base
Large part of claw.
fasten off
small part of claw
do not fasten off.
Base
fasten off and sew up opening.
BOTTOM (B)
Fasten Off
TOP (A)
15.-16 SC rows
17. SC top to bottom
18-20 SC Rows
LEGS (make 8 in B)
4-7 SC
8 2 dec, sc, 2 inc, sc
9 SC row
10-13 repeat 8 and 9, twice
14-15 SC rows
Fasten off and join to side of body under top overlap four on each side.
Antennae (make 2 in B)
7-8 SC rows
Fasten off and sew to top as in photo
Connectors between claw and body (make 2 in A)
2-6 Single Crochet
9-10 Single crochet
Join with slip stitch
Sew to claw, stuff arm and sew to front of crab, just outside the antennae line (as in photo)
EYES (White make two)
Fasten off. Sew to front of body in between antennae under the top overhang
PUPILS (black make two)
