Freddy Krueger – Free Pattern

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Freddy Krueger Crochet

 

I’ve been working on these absolutely adorable mini monsters.

Mini Monster
These pots don’t need to be watered.

I love scary movies and October is fast approaching. Nightmare on Elm Street is one of my favorites. Freddy Krueger is scary and funny all at once. My favorite kind of movie villain.

While they don’t have to be in pots, they certainly look cute in these little 2.5″ terra cotta pots. The finished ones are about 5 inches tall.

As I have mentioned before, the below pattern isn’t tested. If you have problems or issues, please let me know. If you make him, use #drunkenauntwendy so I can find your work on Instagram and give you love.

 

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Freddy Krueger – mini monsters

© DrunkenAuntWendyDesigns

            

Materials

 


 I love this yarn Stonewash in Coraline

 

I love this yarn in Brown

 

I love this yarn in Terra Cotta

 

I love this yarn in Light Sage

 

I love this cotton in Dove
I love this yarn in Black
12 mm safety eyes
Size E crochet hook

 

Large eye blunt needle

 

Polyfiberfill

 

 

Abbreviations

 

 

 

SC – Single Crochet

 

Ch- Chain
INC – SC 2 stitches into same stitch

 

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.

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.

 

 

 

BODY

 

 

 

In Brown, 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: SC row [30]. Change Colors to Terra Cotta

 

Rounds 7-8: 2 Rows SC [30 stitches each row] Change Colors to light sage don’t cut the Terra Cotta. Run it up the inside.

 

Round 9: SC Row [30].

 

Round 10: (13 SC, DEC) 2 times [28]. Change colors to Terra Cotta, Don’t cut light sage. Run it up the inside of the body.

 

Round 11: (5 SC, DEC) 4 times [24].

 

Round 12: (4 SC, DEC) 4 times [20]. Change colors to Light Sage

 

Round 13: (8 SC, DEC) 2 times [18].

 

Round 14: SC row [18]. Change color to Terra Cotta. Fasten off the Sage.

 

Round 15: SC row [18].

 

Fasten off. Stuff and set aside.

 

 

 

HEAD

 

 

 

In Coraline, 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, and start stuffing.

Embroider Eyebrows in Black

 

Round 9: (6 SC, DEC) 3 times [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.

 

 

 

HAT

 

 

 

In Brown, 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 in BLOs [18].

 

Round 5: SC row [18].

 

Round 6: (DEC, SC) 6 times [12].

 

Round 7: In FLOs (INC, SC) 6 times [18].

 

Round 8: (SC, INC, SC) 6 times [24].

 

Round 9: (3 SC, INC) 6 times [30].

 

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

 

Sew to the top of the head. Dent the top of the hat to make it look like a fedora and curve the sides of the brim.

 

 

 

Using Brown, embroider small straight stitches on the side of the body for the glove. Using the Dove, embroider four long straight stitches for the knives in his glove.

 

 

One, two Freddy’s coming for you!

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Free Pattern – Ms. Prickles – The Cactus

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Drunken Aunt Wendy Crocheted Cactus

Meet Ms. Prickles. Isn’t she just the cutest.

I’m changing things up. I will post patterns here after I type them. They won’t be tested, so if there is an error, I am sorry. Please feel free to let me know.

While you can make this from the pattern below, some prefer the convenience of an ad-free .pdf. You can get that here for a nominal fee.  Want to make Ms. Prickles, but don’t want to buy all the yarn? There’s a kit for that. Finally, want a Ms. Prickles, but you don’t crochet? You can always order your very own plush.

There is another Cactus pattern if you want variety.

Previous .pdfs of older patterns will be removed.

Cacti© DrunkenAuntWendyDesigns
Materials

I love this Yarn – Black (1 yd)
I love this Yarn – Limelight (12 yds)
I love this Yarn – Sungold (12 yds)
I love this yarn – Hot Rose (2 yds)
2 12 mm safety eyes
Size E crochet hook
2.5 inch Terra Cotta Pots
Poly fiberfill
Glue if you want
Large eye blunt needle

Abbreviations

Ch – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
INC – 2 Single Crochet in designated stitch
DEC – Single Crochet 2 stitches together
DC – Double Crochet
BLO – back loops only

Gauge is not important for this project unless you have purchased a kit. Using the right size hook is important to ensure you have enough yarn.

Notes: 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.

BASE
In Sungold, Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain 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: SC row in BLOs [30].
Round 7: (DEC, 3 SC) 6 times [24].
Round 8: SC row [24].
Round 9: (DEC, 2 SC) 6 times [18].
Round 10: SC row [18].
Round 11: (DEC, SC) 6 times [12].
Round 12: SC row [12].
Stuff
Round 13: DEC 6 times in BLO.
Fasten off. Using a long tail sew up opening. Once you have sewn on the body stuff into the pot. You can glue it in if you want.

BODY

In Limelight CH 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain 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].
Rounds 6-7: 2 rows SC [30 stitches in each row].
Round 8: (DEC, 3 SC) 6 times [24].
Rounds 9-10: 2 rows SC [24 stitches per row].
Round 11: (DEC, 2 SC) 6 times [18].

Insert safety eyes between rows 8 and 9 approximately 7 stitches apart.
Start stuffing.

Rounds 12-13: 2 rows SC [18 stitches per row].
Round 14: (DEC, SC) 6 times [12].

Using black embroider mouth using a straight stitch with a small stitch to make the curve.

Round 15-16: 2 rows SC [12 per row].

Fasten off and sew to base.

BRANCH
In Limelight CH 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch [12].
Rounds 3-4: 2 rows SC [12 stitches per row].

Start stuffing

Round 5: DEC 6 times [6].
Rounds 6-7: 2 rows SC [6 stitches per row].
Fasten off. Sew to the body at an angle.

FLOWER
In Hot Rose
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: INC in each stitch around, slip stitch to join [12].
Round 3: (3 DC in 1st Stitch, Slip stitch in next stitch) 6 times, [6 DC, 6 Slip Stitch].

Fasten off. Attach to head above the eye opposite the branch.

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To make her giant, three strands of yarn held together, 25 mm eyes and a 5 inch pot result in a Ms. Prickles that is about 1 foot tall.

 

Yakko – Free Pattern

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Animaniac crochet

If you follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram, you know I have been creating Yakko this week.

This is the initial pattern with the smaller face piece. Hopefully when I make his brother, Wakko and the Warner sister, Dot, I’ll get it right. Then they can run around the Warner Movie Lot.FullSizeRender

He looks a lot cuter with his body.

I haven’t tested this pattern at all. Please let me know if there are any issues with the pattern or suggestions or recommendations.Yakko Pattern

Next week I will be crocheting items from other designers. I like to try other patterns so I can see different takes on things and different ways to make my crochet creatures come to life.

The next few free patterns will be from Animaniacs. Let me know what you think my series after that should be. I was thinking Princess Bride characters. Andre the Giant as Fezzik as a plush doll could be the cutest thing ever.

She-Hulk Free Pattern

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She Hulk Crochet Pattern

I know it has been forever. I’ve been working on all sorts of new things. If you don’t follow me on Instagram, you should. I am finally getting used to the platform and getting a lot better at it.

Now for the main event: SHE-HULK!

I love comic book ladies and feel they are underrepresented in the crochet world. IMG_2897

Look at that face. I used my eyelash technique, because it is my favorite. I may run out of doll lashes soon. Also her booty shorts are just the cutest.

The pattern is available below. I have not tested it. I think her boobs need to be bigger. When I test it, I will try that part. I also have not calculated the yardage for the different colors. If you run into problems or errors, please contact me or leave a comment. Make sure to use #drunkenauntwendy if you post on Instagram so I can find it.

Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
I love this yarn – Limelight
I love this yarn – Amethyst
I love this yarn – Jelly Bean
I love this yarn – Black
I love this yarn – White
12 mm Safety Eyes
Doll Eyelashes
Size E crochet hook
Slicker Brush
Needlefelting tool
Polyfiberfill
Large Eye Needle

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

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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at drunkenauntwendy@gmail.com.

Cut two sections of 3 doll lashes and glue to the underside of the eyes. Use a strong glue. I use E6000. Set aside to dry while you work on the head.

HEAD – in Limelight
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 her.

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 7-17: SC in each stitch for 11 rows [48 stitches per row].

Fasten off. Insert eyes 4 rows down from the open edge 9 stitches apart. Make sure the eyelashes are where you want them before you put the washers on for the eyes.

Embroider nose in limelight with three long straight stitches coming out of a center point to create a triangle.

Using black, embroider eyebrows using a backstich.

Make sure you tie all the tails off inside the head to prevent unraveling later.

HAIR – in Jelly Bean
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 7-8: SC in each stitch for 2 rows [48 stitches per row].
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the head and sew on the hair continuing to stuff as you go.

Cut several 8 inch pieces of jelly bean to attach as hair. You can make the hair longer if you wish.

Attach the hair by folding the piece of hair in half, pulling the loop through and securing the open ends. Attach in a line on the left side of her head for the part. Attach on the other side of the line. Attach throughout the head. Using a slicker brush, go through the hair causing the yarn to unravel. This can take upwards of an hour depending on how many strands of hair you use. Then using the needlefelting tool, style the hair.

FEET (Make 2)
In White
Ch 5
Round 1: SC in 2nd Ch, SC in next 2 stitches. 3 SC in last stitch, working in the unused loops from the chain, SC 3, 3 SC in last chain. [12].
Round 2: [3 SC, (INC) 3 times] repeat bracket one more time [18].
Round 3: SC in BLOs [18].
Round 4: SC 3 times, DEC 3 times, 9 SC [15].
Round 5: 2 SC, 2 DEC, 9 SC [13].
Round 6: SC row [13]. Change Colors to limelight
Round 7: 3 SC, Spike Stich, 9 SC [12 SC, 1 spike stitch].
Round 8: DEC, 11 SC [12]
Rounds 9-12: 4 rows SC [12 stitches per row] change colors to amethyst
Rounds 12-13: 2 rows SC [12 stitches per row].
Fasten off the first leg.
Do not fasten off leg number 2, follow the instructions below for leg number 2.
Round 13: SC around stitches in leg number one and then around the stitches in leg number 2 [24]. Using the tail from leg number one, sew up any gaps that may have resulted at the join.

Stuff legs and continue crocheting in the round.

Rounds 14-16: SC in each stitch for 3 rows. Change color to white in last stitch. [24 stitches per row].
Round 17: SC row, change color to Amethyst in last stitch [24].

Round 18: (2 SC, DEC) 6 times [18].
Round 19: (SC, DEC) 6 times [12].
Rounds 20-21: 2 rows SC [12 stitches per row].
Round 22: (2 SC, INC) 4 times [16].
Rounds 23-24: 2 rows SC, Change colors to White in last stitch [16].
Round 25: (2 SC, DEC) 4 times, change color to Green in last stitch [12].
Round 26: DEC 6 times [6].
Round 27: SC row [6].
Fasten off and sew to head.

ARMS (make 2)
In White
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook [6].
Round 2: (SC, INC) 3 times [9].
Rounds 3-4: 2 rows SC, change colors to limelight in the last stitch [9 stitches per row].
Round 5: (SC, DEC) 3 times [6].
Rounds 6-14: 9 rows SC [6 stitches per row].
Fasten off. Sew to the sides of body and to the head.

 

 

Weave in all ends.

She-hulk is in the house.

Free Pattern – Vulpix

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Vulpix Crochet Pattern

I know I made the Pokémon toys awhile ago. It is taking me awhile to get them typed.

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Just got Vulpix typed. The picture isn’t fabulous, but she is ready for all who wish to crochet her. And hopefully in time for the holidays. I know I still need to get Polliwag and Jigglypuff typed.

Please keep in mind that this pattern has not been tested. If you have problems or questions, email me or comment and I will try to assist you. Follow the link vulpix for a .pdf of the pattern. Please let me know if there are any problems. Make sure you use #drunkenauntwendy so I can find your finished items.

I’ve entered Sparky, Frostina and Clyde in a Design Contest. It is all about Monsters and there are some super cute ones on here. Vote for me starting December 3. Remember you can only vote once and they usually have you vote for up to five. I may enter another one in tomorrow.

 

Free Pattern – Beebs the Rockin’ Monster

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Free crochet monster pattern
Beebs
Beebs
I’ve drafted the pattern in a usable format instead of my chicken scratch notes.
Please be advised that I haven’t tested this pattern, but I am pretty sure there are no errors in it.  Make sure you use #drunkenauntwendy if you make him so I can find you.
Let me know if you have questions.

Here’s a link to the .pdf
Beebs – the Monster

There are many other monster patterns available, just check out the blog.

Frank Cyclopstra, Smiley Cyrus, Frankenberry

Free Pattern Tuesday – One eyed, one horned, flying purple people eater

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Crocheted One Eyed One horned flying purple people eater pattern

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That full time job of mine really gets in the way of my crafting. It keeps me in yarn, that’s probably why I stay.

This pattern was up at my shop, but it hasn’t been purchased yet so I decided to take it down. It’s one of my favorites so enjoy.

BTW if you can’t find a 30mm eye you can embroider one on instead.

Remember if you make your own, use #drunkenauntwendy so I can find it.

Materials
30 mm Plastic safety eye
Size E crochet hook
Caron Simply Soft in Grape (A)
I love this yarn in Limelight (B)
I love this yarn in White (C)
I love this yarn in Fire Red (D)
Gauge is not important for this project
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
CC – Change Colors
INC – Increase (Sc 2 stitches in designated stitch
DEC – Decrease (SC 2 stitches together)
CH – Chain
SL – Slip Stitch
HDC – half double crochet
DC – Double crochet
Instructions

Head

In A chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, 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)
9-18. 10 rows SC
19. (6 SC, DEC) 6 times (42)
20. (5 SC, DEC) 6 times (36)
21. (4 SC, DEC) 6 times (30)
Insert eye so it spans between rows 10-15
22. (3 SC, DEC) 6 times (24)
23. (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
24. (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
25. (DEC) 6 times (6)
Fasten off. Using the tail, wind through the last 6 stitches and pull up tight to close the hole.

Body

In A chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
(INC) in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
SC row
Change color to B SC 5 (INC, SC) 4 times, 5 SC (22)
SC row
CC to A. SC 5 (INC, 2 SC) 4 times. 5 SC (26)
6 SC, (INC, 3 SC) 4 times, 4 SC (30)
CC to B. SC row
SC row
CC to A. SC row
SC row
CC to B. SC row
SC row
CC to A. (3 SC, DEC) 6 times (24)
(2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
Start stuffing body
17. (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
18. (DEC) 6 times
Fasten off. Leave a long tail. Take tail through the last six stitches and pull up tight to close the opening.

Wings
Make 2 in B
Ch 2
SC in 2nd chain from hook
Chain 1, 3 SC in stitch
Ch 1, INC, SC, INC (5)
Ch 1, INC, 3 SC, INC (7)
Ch 1, INC, 5 SC, INC (9)
SL next 3 stitches, SC, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, SC
Fasten off. Sew to back of body on the second row of green from top as in picture.

Horn

In C, Ch 2
4 SC in 2nd chain from hook
SC row
(INC, SC) 2 times (6)
SC row
(INC, 2 SC) 2 times (8)
SC row
(INC, 3 SC) 2 times (10)
SC row
(INC, 4 SC) 2 times (12)
SC row
Fasten off, stuff and sew to top of head over eye.

Teeth (make 2)

Repeat instructions for horn through row 4
Fasten off and sew to face under eye
Optional: embroider two points of D on the bottom of the teeth.

Legs (make 2)

In A, Ch 2
4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook
(INC) in each stitch (8)
3-10. 8 rows SC
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

In A, Ch 2
4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook
2-5. 4 rows SC
Fasten off and sew to the body on a purple stripe.

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Doggie Boob Scarf

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Crocheted boob scarf pattern for a tiny dog

Mardi Gras is coming up here in St. Louis. The Pet Parade is tomorrow with the full on parade next weekend. I felt my puppy should be properly dressed, so I fashioned him a mini boob scarf. He’s only four pounds so it is really mini.

He’s all ready for tomorrow. Here’s hoping its warm enough to actually venture out.

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Free Pattern – Handy Crochet Tote

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Crochet market tote pattern with sunflower

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I have been trying to get this pattern up for awhile, but I’m never home during the daylight hours. I really wanted to get the picture outside. This is the best alternative I could come up with. I really prefer natural light, but I think the colors are fairly well represented. You can attach any flower. I like this sunflower, but you might want to check out Micah Makes and her interchangeable big button flower. You can find it here,.

Copyright 2011 (c) Wendy’s Wild Life
Materials
Size E Crochet Hook
Size G Crochet Hook
Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Dusty Green (A)
Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Chocolate (B)
I love this yarn in Sungold (C)
Abbreviations and Terms
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase (2 SC in designated stitch)
CC – Change Colors
DEC – SC 2 stitches together
SL – Slip Stitch
Ch – Chain
DC – Double Crochet
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
TC – Triple Crochet
PC – Popcorn – 4 DC in designated stitch, drop loop. Place hook in first stitch of popcorn grab dropped loop and pull through first stitch. Ch 1 to tighten up popcorn.
Note: Mark beginning of each row with a scrap piece of yarn
Instructions
Base

In A, Ch 32 with E hook
SC in 2nd Ch from hook, 29 SC, 3 SC in last Ch, 30 SC in unworked loops of stitches on opposite side, 3 SC in end stitch.
[30 SC, (INC) 3 times] twice (72)
[30 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times] twice (78)
[30 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times] twice (84)
[30 SC, (3 SC, INC) 3 times] twice (90)
[30 SC, (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 3 times] twice (96)
[30 SC, (5 SC, INC) 3 times] twice (102)
Change to G hook, SC in BLO
(SC, DC) 51 times
SC row
Repeat row 9
SC row
Repeat row 9
SC row
Repeat row 9
SC row
Repeat row 9
SC row
SC row
TC in 2nd Stitch, TC in 1st stitch (cross stitch made), repeat across (51 cross stitches)
SC row
22-34. Repeat rows 9 – 21
35-44. Repeat rows 9 – 18
Fasten off
Strap

Ch 11
SC in 2nd Ch from hook, SC in remaining 9 stitches, Ch 1, turn
SC in each stitch
Repeat until strap measures the desired length. Remember the strap will stretch
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Fold purse in half to get strap placement and sew on
Join (A) with a slip stitch beside the strap and single crochet the edge of the strap. Repeat on other side.
Flower

In B, Ch 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
2 Popcorns in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
[SC, PC, (SC, PC) in same stitch] 6 times (24), close circle with a SL
CC to C, in FLO (Ch 7, SL in 2nd Ch from hook, SC in next 5 stitches (24 petals)
Repeat row 5, in BLO
Fasten off. I recommend steam blocking to get the petals to lay flat. Sew to tote.

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Free Pattern Tuesday – Polar Bear Hat

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Crocheted polar bear baby hat pattern

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This wasn’t originally what I planned on posting this week, but it is really cute. It’s worked back and forth on straight needles in garter stitch so it’s a good beginner project. The yarn does all the work. Make sure to check your gauge before starting so the hat fits correctly.

Copyright 2012: Drunken Aunt Wendy
Materials, Notes, and Abbreviations
Yarn bee boucle traditions brushed white
Size 8 knitting needles
Size E crochet hook
Gauge take the time to check gauge.
4 inches = 15 stitches
K2tog – knit 2 stitches together
Instructions
Newborn sizes
Cast on 43 stitches
Work in garter stitch until piece measures 3.5 inches.
(K5, K2tog) 6 times, K last stitch (37)
Knit row
(K4, K2tog) 6 times, K last stitch (31)
Knit row
(K3, K2tog) 6 times, K last stitch (25)
Knit row
(K2, K2tog) 6 times, K last stitch (19)
Knit row
(K1, K2tog) 6 times, K last stitch (13)
Knit row
(K2tog) 6 times, K last stitch (7)
Cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing. Thread tail through the remaining stitches on the needle and pull it up tight to close the hole. Sew a seam.
Ears make 2

With crochet hook, Ch 2,

6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
4-6. 3 rows SC
7. (SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
SC opening closed, fasten off and sew to hat.

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