Sunday, September 28, 2014

Large Flower/Bow Headband

This Flower/Bow Headband idea came to me while passing a Claire's store and seeing all their giant bow headbands and flower headbands, and instead, I wanted a combination of the two!  So in order to get one,  I had to create my own!!!   This pattern may be messy and has only been tested by me, so if anything is confusing, feel free to ask or help correct my pattern! Thanks, Natasha (mnopxs2).

 


 Supplies:
*PINK (I used HOT PINK(ISH) in Vickie Howell SHEEP(ISH) can be by Caron or Bernat)

Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Size U.S. G or 6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook or adjust according to different yarn types/guages.
*Size U.S. E or 4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or adjust according to different yarn types/guages.
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
-FLOWERS (MAKE 11)
Using smaller size (Size E hook) Create a magic ring
Rnd 1: ch 1, HDC 10 times into magic ring, join with a sl st at the top of first HDC, ch 1 (10 STS)
Rnd 2: SC in the same st as sl st, and in the next 9 sts, join with a sl st to the top of first SC, ch 1 (10 STS)
Rnd 3: SC in same st as sl st, ch 3, skip 1 st, SC in next st, repeat until first SC, join with a sl st to the top of first SC (5 loops)
Rnd 4: (sl st, ch 2, DC 3, ch 2, sl st) in all 5 ch spaces, do not join, ch 1 (5 petals)
Rnd 5: SC in back loop of skipped SC behind each petal (from row 3), ch 4, SC in next skipped SC, repeat until first SC, join with a sl st to the top of firs SC (5 loops)
Rnd 6: (sl st, ch 2, dc 3, ch 2, sl st) in all 5 ch spaces
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
-BOW

Using larger hook (Size G or whichever you choose for size) Creating a flat bow base to fit our flowers, ch 6
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC across remaining 4, ch 1, turn (5 SC)
Rows 2-6: SC across, ch 1, turn (5 SC)
Rows 7-20: 2 SC in 1st st, SC across (increasing by 1 SC each row, End row 20 with 19 SCs)
Fasten off, repeat Rows 7-20 on Row 1.  (making your bow).

-HEADBAND:
Using larger hook still (Size G or whichever you choose for size), attach using 5 SC across the middle SC's on the end of your bow piece.
Rows 2-66 (or the amount of rows needed to go around your head):  
SC in back loop only across, ch 1, turn (5 SC)
Last Row: SC to the middle SC's on the opposite end of your bow piece.
Fasten off.






Attach your flowers to your bow and you are finished!!!  Now you have a cool Flower/Bow Headband!  Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2).



Monday, September 22, 2014

Easy Doll Hat


This will be my first time sharing this pattern, so if anything is confusing, feel free to ask or help correct my pattern! Thanks, Natasha (mnopxs2).




Supplies:
*Blue (I used TURQUOISE(ISH) in Vickie Howell SHEEP(ISH) can be by Caron or Bernat)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Green (I used LIME(ISH) in Vickie Howell SHEEP(ISH) can be by Caron or Bernat)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Size U.S. H or 8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook or adjust according to different yarn types/guages.
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle
*Stitch Marker
*Optional: Small Decorative Buttons

Abbreviations:
st = stitch
SC = single crotchet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (sc decrease)




Hat

Magic Ring, Ch 1, 6 SC in magic ring, do not join (use a stitch marker to mark your rows)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: 1 SC in next st,  2 SC in next st, repeat around (18 SC)
Rnd 4: 1 SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (24 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in each st around (24 SC)
*Rnds 6-12: Repeat Round 5 *until desired length (I did 7 more rows myself)
Rnd 13: 1 SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (32 SC)
Rnd 14: 1 SC in next 6 sts, sc2tog in next st, repeat around (28 SC) 
Fasten off, weave in tails!
Optional: Add Small Decorative Buttons!



Thank you so much for checking out my Doll Hats!  I hope they work out lovely for you!

Monday, August 11, 2014

Mermaid's Daughter Inspired Doll


This will be my first time sharing this pattern, so if anything is confusing, feel free to ask or help correct my pattern! Thanks, Natasha (mnopxs2).  (Links below to the other 2 patterns)


Supplies:
*Peach (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Fisherman)
Less than 1 skein, or Color of your choice.
*Cream (I used Bernat Baby Coordinates in Natural)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Black (I used Loops and Threads Impeccable in Black)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Coral (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Coral)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Light Pink (I used a craft trim package I found at a local store)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Light Green (I used Bernat Baby Coordinates in Iced Mint) for bow only.
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Size U.S. E or 4 (3.50 mm) crochet hook or whichever hook you prefer in amigurumi. The smaller the better!
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle
*Stitch Marker
*6mm/.24IN Black Safety Eyes
*Polyfil/Fiberfil for stuffing

Gauge: As small as possible, she is about 5 1/2 inches tall
Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (sc decrease)
DC = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


Head
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd. (We are starting at the top of her head)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnds 8-12: SC around (35 SC)
Rnd 13: SC in next 17 sts, Bobble in the next st (*Yo and insert the hook into the st, pull up a look, yo, pull through 2 loops* repeat 4 more times, yo, pull through all loops on your hook), SC in next 17 sts (35 sts)
Rnd 14: SC around (35 SC)
Rnd 15: SC in next 5 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (30 SC) I embroidered my mouth around rows 19 and 20. I added Safety eyes roughly 3 rows above nose and 7 stitches apart.
Rnd 16: SC in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 17: SC in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (20 SC) Begin Stuffing head.
Rnd 18: SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 19: SC in next st, sc2tog, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 20: Sc2tog around 5 sc (5 SC) Sew up your hole and hide remaining string.

Wig Cap
Rnd 1: In Black, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continyous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd.
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 8: DC around (35 SC)
Leave a long tail at the end for sewing onto the head. Thread hair through the cap to make the hair, and style as you wish! I sewed the bangs on last.  I folded a piece in half, and knotted it to the inside of the cap, and thread it through the cap to the outside, that way you don't see any knots!


Torso
Rnd 1: In peach, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are begining at the bottom of her torso)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (16 SC)
Rnd 4: SC around, switch to cream (16 SC)
Rnd 5-9: SC around (16 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long long long tail to attach it to your head.
In Light Green, add a tiny bow to the top of her shirt.

Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning at the bottom of the hand)
Rnd 2: Sc in the next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (9 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in the next st, Sc2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
Rnds 4-8: SC around (6 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long enough tail to attach to your body.


Tail
Leaving a long tail to sew onto your torso, in Coral ch 16 join with a sl st, ch1
Rnds 1-6: SC around (16 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 8: SC around (12 SC)
Rnd 9: SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (9 SC)
RND 10: SC around (9 SC)
RND 11: SC in next st, sc2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
RND 12: Sc2tog around (3 SC)
Rnd 13: Sc3tog, fasten off. Hide your tail.

Waist Border
Starting on the ch row of your tail (before row 1), in the middle back, in light pink, 2 DC in 1 st, DC in next 3 sts, HDC in next st, 2 HDC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next st, DC in next 3 sts, 2 DC in last st, join ends and hide tails. (20 STS)

Fins (make 2)
In Light Pink ch 9
Row 1: SC in second ch from hook, HDC in next st, DC in next 3 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, 4 SC in last ch and turn 180 degrees to crochet on the otherside of your chain, SC in next ch, HDC in next CH, DC in next 3 chs, HDC in next ch, SC in last ch. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the bottom of your tail.

 Now all that is left is putting together your doll!  Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2). 

***Special Thanks to Allison C, and Tara P for proofreading!***




Sea Prince Inspired Doll



 This will be my first time sharing this pattern, so if anything is confusing, feel free to ask or help correct my pattern! Thanks, Natasha (mnopxs2).  (Links below to the other 2 patterns)



Supplies:
*Peach (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Fisherman)
Less than 1 skein, or Color of your choice.
*Blue (I used Patons Metallic in Blue Steel)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Red (I used Vickie Howels for Caron SHEEPISH in RED(ISH))
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*White (I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in White)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Black (I used Loops and Threads Impeccable in Black)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Size U.S. E or 4 (3.50 mm) crochet hook or whichever hook you prefer in amigurumi. The smaller the better!
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle
*Stitch Marker
*6mm/.24IN Black Safety Eyes
*Polyfil/Fiberfil for stuffing

Gauge: As small as you can crochet, he is roughly 6 inches tall!

Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (sc decrease)
DC = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Head
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd. (We are starting at the top of her head)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 8: SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 9: SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (45 SC)
Rnds 10-15: SC around (45 SC)
Rnd 16: SC in next 22 sts, Bobble in the next st (*Yo and insert the hook into the st, pull up a look, yo, pull through 2 loops* repeat 4 more times, yo, pull through all loops on your hook), SC in next 22 sts (45 sts)
Rnd 17: SC around (45 SC)
Rnd 18: SC in next 7 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 19: SC in next 6 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 20: SC in next 5 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (30 SC) I embroidered my mouth around rows 19 and 20. I also added my eyes a couple rows up from the nose and evenly spaced away from each other.
Rnd 21: SC in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 22: SC in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (20 SC) Begin Stuffing head.
Rnd 23: SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 24: SC in next st, sc2tog, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 25: Sc2tog around 5 sc (5 SC) Sew up your hole and hide remaining string.

Wig Cap
**I chose not to use a wig cap, instead I sewed his hair in strand by strand, and poofy bangs on top of it**
Rnd 1: In Black, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd.
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 8: SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 9: DC around (40 DC)
Leave a long tail at the end for sewing onto the head. Thread hair through the cap to make the hair, and style as you wish! I folded a piece in half, and knotted it to the inside of the cap, and thread it through the cap to the outside, that way you don't see any knots!

 
Torso
Rnd 1: In Blue, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning at the bottom of his torso)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (18 SC)
Rnds 4-5: SC around (18 SC) switch to red at the end of rnd 5
Rnds 6-7: In Red, SC around (18 SC) switch to white at the end of rnd 7
Rnds 8-10: In White, SC around (18 SC)
Rnd 11: SC in next 9 stitches, In Peach, SC in next st, In White, SC in next 8 sts (18 SC)
Rnd 12: SC in next SC in next 7 sts, In Peach, SC in next 4 sts, In White, SC in next 7 sts (18 SC) Fasten off. I would use a peach yarn for attaching to the head so you do not have to leave a long strand if you do not wish.

Collar: In white, (SC, HDC, SC) in front loop of the first white stitch next to the peach skin, (one side of his collar), SC in the front loops of the next 12 sts, (SC, HDC, SC) in the front loop of the last white stitch before peach. Fasten off and hide tails.

Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning at the bottom of the hand)
Rnd 2: Sc in the next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (9 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in the next st, Sc2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
Rnds 4-5: SC around (6 SC)
Rnd 6: In White, SC in back loop only, around (6 SC)
Rnds7-10: SC around (6 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long enough tail to attach to your body.
Go back to the beginning of row 6, In White, SC around using the front loops you left open, this will create the Prince's sleeves. Fasten off and hide your tails!


Legs (make 2) - May have to shorten the legs if using a thicker yarn
Rnd 1: In Black, make a magic ring and work 8 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning the bottom of the foot)
Rnd 2: SC in the next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in the next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (16 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in the next 2 sts, Sc2tog, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in the next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 6: In Blue, SC in back loop only, around (10 SC)
Rnds 7-12: SC around (10 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching your body.
Go back to the beginning of row 6, In Blue SC around using the front loops you left open, make 2 rows, this will create Prince's pant cuffs. Fasten off and hide your tails!


 Now all that is left is putting together your doll!  Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2). 

***Special Thanks to Allison C, and Tara P for proofreading!***


Mermaid Inspired Doll


This will be my first time sharing this pattern, so if anything is confusing, feel free to ask or help correct my pattern! Thanks, Natasha (mnopxs2).  (Links below to the other 2 patterns)

 
Supplies:
*Peach (I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Fisherman)
Less than 1 skein, or Color of your choice.
*Red (I used Vickie Howell for Caron SHEEP(ISH) in the color RED(ISH))
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Purple (I used Red Heart Shimmer in Purple)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Dark Green (I used Patons Metallic Green)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Light Green (I used Bernat Baby Coordinates in Iced Mint)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Size U.S. E or 4 (3.50 mm) crochet hook or whichever hook you prefer in amigurumi. The smaller the better!
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle
*Stitch Marker
* 6mm/.24 IN Black Safety Eyes
*Polyfil/Fiberfil for stuffing

Gauge: As small as you can make it!  She was about 6 1/2 inches tall!

Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (sc decrease)
DC = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


Head
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd. (We are starting at the top of her head)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 8: SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 9: SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (45 SC)
Rnds 10-15: SC around (45 SC)
Rnd 16: SC in next 22 sts, Bobble in the next st (*Yo and insert the hook into the st, pull up a look, yo, pull through 2 loops* repeat 4 more times, yo, pull through all loops on your hook), SC in next 22 sts (45 sts)
Rnd 17: SC around (45 SC)
Rnd 18: SC in next 7 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 19: SC in next 6 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 20: SC in next 5 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (30 SC) I embroidered my mouth around rows 19 and 20, and added Safety eyes roughly 3 rows above the nose, 9 sts or so apart.
Rnd 21: SC in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 22: SC in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (20 SC) Begin Stuffing head.
Rnd 23: SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 24: SC in next st, sc2tog, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 25: Sc2tog around 5 sc (5 SC) Sew up your hole and hide remaining string.


Wig Cap
Rnd 1: In Red, make a magic ring and work 5 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds, use you stitch marker to mark the end of each rnd.
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (20 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (25 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (30 SC)
Rnd 7: SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (35 SC)
Rnd 8: SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (40 SC)
Rnd 9: DC around (40 DC)
Leave a long tail at the end for sewing onto the head. Thread hair through the cap to make the hair, and style as you wish! I folded a piece in half, and knotted it to the inside of the cap, and thread it through the cap to the outside, that way you don't see any knots!


Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: In Peach, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning at the bottom of the hand)
Rnd 2: Sc in the next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (9 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in the next st, Sc2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
Rnds 4-10: SC around (6 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long enough tail to attach to your body.

Torso
Rnd 1: In peach, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join. (We are beginning at the bottom of her torso)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, repeat around (18 SC)
Rnd 4-10: SC around (18 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long long long tail to attach it to your head.

Sea Shell Top
In Purple, Ch 4
Row 1: In 2nd ch from hook (SC, 5 HDC, SC), continuing into 4th ch from hook, (SC, 5 HDC, SC) to make the top. Fasten off.
Reattaching with a sl st to the back of the top, ch approx 14 chs or until the chs reach around Mermaid's torso. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing her top to her body.


Tail
Leaving a long tail to sew onto your torso, in Dark Green ch 18 join with a sl st, ch1
Rnds 1-8: SC around (18 SC)
Rnd 9: SC in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (15 SC)
Rnd 10: SC around (15 SC)
Rnd 11: SC in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (12 SC)
RND 12: SC around (12 SC)
RND 13: SC in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (9 SC)
RND 14: SC around (9 SC)
Rnd 15: SC in next st, sc2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
Rnd 16: Sc2tog around (3 SC)
Rnd 17: Sc3tog, fasten off. Hide your tail.

Waist Border
Starting on the ch row of your tail (before row 1), in the middle back, in light green, 2 DC in 1 st, DC in next 3 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 3 sts, 2 DC in last st, join ends and hide tails. (22 STS)

Fins (make 2)
In Light Green ch 9
Row 1: SC in second ch from hook, HDC in next st, DC in next 3 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, 4 SC in last ch and turn 180 degrees to crochet on the other side of your chain, SC in next ch, HDC in next CH, DC in next 3 chs, HDC in next ch, SC in last ch. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the bottom of your tail.


 Now all that is left is putting together your doll!  Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2). 

***Special Thanks to Allison C, and Tara P for proofreading!***





The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou inspired doll (not a pattern).

First of all, my apologies, this post is not going to come with a pattern.  Instead I want to share the doll I made using this beautiful beautiful AmiguruMe book by Allison Hoffman.














 I received this book as a Christmas gift from my Brother-In-Law who asked me to crochet a Steve! 



The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou inspired doll, using a mix and match of patterns from the book: AmiguruMe by Allison Hoffman. http://www.amazon.com/AmiguruME-Make-Cute-Crochet-People/dp/1454703970

Friday, May 30, 2014

Crochet Blue Tang Hat






This will be my first time sharing this pattern, so if anything is confusing, feel free to ask or help correct my pattern! Thanks, Natasha (mnopxs2).




 (Hat in the pictures above is Teen/Adult/Womens size)


Supplies:
*Red Heart Super Saver Black
Less than 1 skein, or Color of your choice.
*Red Heart Super Saver White
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Red Heart Super Saver Blue
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Red Heart Super Saver Bright Yellow
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Size U.S. H or 8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size
needed to obtain gauge. (My stitches are tight so I use a size I or 9 (5.50 mm).
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle

Gauge 4 DC = 1 inch

Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch


***Note: All ch sts in the beginning of rounds are meant to be ignored, and not counted as stitches, begin by crocheting in the same st as the ch 2 for every round.





-BASE HAT

Size 3-6 Months:
In Blue, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2
Rnd 2: 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, DC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Rnd 5: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 3 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Rnd 6-12: DC around, (45 DC) Do not fasten off, work earflaps.

Size 6-12 months (15"-19"):
In Blue, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2
Rnd 2: 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, DC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Rnd 5: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 3 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Rnd 6: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 8 sts, repeat around (50 DC)
Rnds 7-13: DC Around (50 DC) Do not fasten off, work earflaps.

Size Toddler/Preschooler:
In Blue, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2
Rnd 2: 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, DC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Rnd 5: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 3 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Rnd 6: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 4 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Rnd2 7-14: DC around (54 DC) Do not fasten off, work earflaps.

Size: Child
In Blue, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2
Rnd 2: 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, DC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Rnd 5: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 3 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Rnd 6: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 4 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Rnd 7: DC around (54 DC)
Rnd 8: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 8 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Rnds 9-15: DC around (60 DC) Do not fasten off, work earflaps.

Size: Teen/Adult/Womens
In Blue, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2
Rnd 2: 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, DC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Rnd 5: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 3 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Rnd 6: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 4 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Rnd 7: DC around (54 DC)
Rnd 8: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 8 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Rnd 9: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 29 sts, repeat around (62 DC)
Rnds 10-16: DC around (62 DC) Do not fasten off, work earflaps.

Size: Large Adult/Mens
In Blue, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2
Rnd 2: 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, DC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 2 (27 DC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (36 DC)
Rnd 5: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 3 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (45 DC)
Rnd 6: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 4 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (54 DC)
Rnd 7: DC around (54 DC)
Rnd 8: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 8 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (60 DC)
Rnd 9: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 9 sts, repeat around (66 DC)
Rnds 10-17: DC around (66 DC) Do not fasten off, work earflaps.

-EARFLAPS

Size 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and Toddler/Preschooler earflaps:
Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in next 10 sts, ch 2, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (8 HDC)
Row 3: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (6 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (4 HDC)
Row 5: HDC decrease around, ch 2, turn (2 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, fasten off.

Earflap 2:
For 3-6 months leave 15 stitches along the front, for 6-12 months leave 18 stitches along the front, leave 20 stitches along the front for Toddler/Preschooler, fasten on next st
Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in next 10 sts, ch 2, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (8 HDC)
Row 3: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (6 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (4 HDC)
Row 5: HDC decrease around, ch 2, turn (2 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, do not fasten off!
SC around the entire hat.

Size Child earflaps:
Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in next 12 sts, ch 2, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (10 HDC)
Row 3: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (8 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (6 HDC)
Row 5: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (4 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease around, ch 2, turn (2 HDC)
Row 7: HDC decrease, fasten off.

Earflap 2:
Leaving 23 stitches along the front, fasten on at 24
Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in next 12 sts, ch 2, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (10 HDC)
Row 3: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (8 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (6 HDC)
Row 5: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (4 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease around, ch 2, turn (2 HDC)
Row 7: HDC decrease, do not fasten off!
SC around the entire hat.

Size Teen/Adult/Womens, and Large Adult/Mens earflaps:
Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in next 14 sts, ch 2, turn
Row 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 10 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (12 HDC)
Row 3: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (10 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (8 HDC)
Row 5: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (6 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (4 HDC)
Row 7: HDC decrease around, ch 2, turn (2 HDC)
Row 8: HDC decrease, fasten off.

Earflap 2:
For Teen/Adult/Womens leave 25 stitches along the front, for Large Adult/Mens leave 27 stitches along the front, fasten on next st
Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in next 14 sts, ch 2, turnRow 2: HDC decrease, HDC in next 10 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (12 HDC)
Row 3: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (10 HDC)
Row 4: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (8 HDC)
Row 5: HDC decrease, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (6 HDC)
Row 6: HDC decrease, HDC in next 2 sts, HDC decrease, ch 2, turn (4 HDC)
Row 7: HDC decrease around, ch 2, turn (2 HDC)
Row 8: HDC decrease, do not fasten off!
SC around the entire hat!

-BRAIDS

I cut 9 Blue, 50 inch strings.  Fold in half, attach through the bottom of your earflap and braid.








-EYES (Make 2)

Size 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and Toddler/Preschooler:
Rnd 1: With Black, Magic ring, SC 6 times, sl st in 1st sc
Rnd 2: With Blue, attach, 2 SC in each st around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: With White, attach, 2 SC in 1st St, 1 SC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 1 (18 SC)
Rnd 4: 2 SC in first st, SC in next 2 sts, repeat around, Leave a long tail in white to sew onto hat (24 SC)

Size Child, Teen/Adult/Womens, and Large Adult/Mens:
Rnd 1: With Black, Magic ring, SC 6 times, sl st in 1st sc
Rnd 2: With Blue, attach, 2 SC in each st around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: With White, attach, 2 HDC in 1st St, 1 HDC in next st, repeat around, join, ch 2 (18 HDC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, Leave a long tail in white to sew onto hat (24 DC)




-TAIL FIN

Size 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and Toddler/Preschooler:
In yellow, chain 11
Rnd 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in next 8 sts, DC in the 9 chs down the other side of the ch, join to first DC, ch 2 (18 DC)
Rnd 2: DC decrease in the same st as ch 2, DC in next 5 sts, DC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 2 (14 SC)
Rnd 3: DC decrease in the same st as ch 2, DC in next 3 sts, DC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 2 (10 DC)
Rnd 4: DC around, join, ch 2 (10 DC)
Rnd 5: DC around, join (10 DC)
Rnd 6: Sl st into first st, HDC in next st, DC in next st, HDC in next st, Sl St in next st, repeat around, fasten off(10 sts)
In Black, outline the outside edges in SC for a nice stripe, leave a long tail for sewing on to your hat

Size Child, Teen/Adult/Womens, and Large Adult/Mens:
In yellow, chain 11
Rnd 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in next 10 sts, DC in the 11 chs down the other side of the ch, join to first DC, ch 2 (22 DC)
Rnd 2: DC decrease in the same st as ch 2, DC in next 7 sts, DC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 2 (18 SC)
Rnd 3: DC decrease in the same st as ch 2, DC in next 5 sts, DC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 2 (14 DC)
Rnd 4: DC around, join, ch 2 (14 DC)
Rnd 5: DD decrease in the same st as ch 2, DC in next 3 sts, DC decrease, repeat around, join, ch 2 (10 DC)
Rnd 5: DC around, join, ch 2 (10 DC)
Rnd 6: Sl st into first st, HDC in next st, DC in next st, HDC in next st, Sl St in next st (10 sts)
In Black, outline the outside edges in SC for a nice stripe, leave a long tail for sewing on to your hat




-SIDE FINS (Make 2)

Size 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and Toddler/Preschooler:
Rnd 1: In Blue, Magic Ring, Ch 2, 6 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2 (leave a long tail out backwards through ring to attach to hat)
Rnd 2: 2 DC in first st,(begin in same st as ch 2 and for every rnd), DC in next 2 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (8 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, repeat around, join, switch to black (12 sts)
Rnd 4: In black, ch 1, SC around, join, switch to yellow (12 SC)
Rnd 5: In yellow, ch 2, 2 DC in first st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next st, repeat around, join (16 sts)
Row 6: Sl st the round together at the top, finish off (8 sts)


Size Child, Teen/Adult/Womens, and Large Adult/Mens:
Rnd 1: In Blue, Magic Ring, Ch 2, 8 DC in magic ring, sl st in first DC, ch 2 (leave a long tail out backwards through ring to attach to hat)
Rnd 2: 2 DC in first st,(begin in same st as ch 2 and for every rnd), DC in next 3 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (10 DC)
Rnd 3: 2 DC in first st, DC in next 4 sts, repeat around, join, ch 2 (12 DC)
Rnd 4: 2 DC in first st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next st, repeat around, join, switch to black (16 sts)
Rnd 5: In black, ch 1, SC around, join, switch to yellow (16 SC)
Rnd 6: In yellow, ch 2, 2 DC in first st, DC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, DC in next st, 2 DC in next sts, repeat around, join (20 sts)
Row 7: Sl st the round together at the top, finish off (10 sts)




-STRIPES

Size 3-6 months:
Leaving a long tail for sewing on hat, Ch 25, making sure no to twist your chain, join with sl st, ch 2
RND 1: HDC in same st as sl st, HDC in next 7 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, join with sl st to the 1st HDC (29 sts)
ROW 2: Ch 11, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 17 sts, DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, sl st in next st, turn (28 sts)
ROW 3: Skip 1 st, SC in next st, HDC in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, HDC in next 22 sts, sl st in next st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto hat (30 sts)

Size 6-12 months:
Leaving a long tail for sewing on hat, Ch 26, making sure no to twist your chain, join with sl st, ch 2
RND 1: HDC in same st as sl st, HDC in next 8 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, join with sl st to the 1st HDC (30 sts)
ROW 2: Ch 12, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 19 sts, DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, sl st in next st, turn (30 sts)
ROW 3: Skip 1 st, SC in next st, HDC in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, HDC in next 24 sts, sl st in next st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto hat (32 sts)

Size Toddler/Preschooler:
Leaving a long tail for sewing on hat, Ch 27, making sure no to twist your chain, join with sl st, ch 2
RND 1: HDC in same st as sl st, HDC in next 9 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, join with sl st to the 1st HDC (31 sts)
ROW 2: Ch 13, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 21 sts, DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, sl st in next st, turn (32 sts)
ROW 3: Skip 1 st, SC in next st, HDC in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, HDC in next 26 sts, sl st in next st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto hat (34 sts)

Size Child:
Leaving a long tail for sewing on hat, Ch 28, making sure no to twist your chain, join with sl st, ch 2
RND 1: HDC in same st as sl st, HDC in next 10 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, join with sl st to the 1st HDC (32 sts)
ROW 2: Ch 14, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 23 sts, DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, sl st in next st, turn (34 sts)
ROW 3: Skip 1 st, SC in next st, HDC in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, HDC in next 28 sts, sl st in next st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto hat (36 sts)

Size Teen/Adult/Womens:
Leaving a long tail for sewing on hat, Ch 29, making sure no to twist your chain, join with sl st, ch 2
RND 1: HDC in same st as sl st, HDC in next 11 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, join with sl st to the 1st HDC (33 sts)
ROW 2: Ch 15, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 25 sts, DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, sl st in next st, turn (36 sts)
ROW 3: Skip 1 st, SC in next st, HDC in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, HDC in next 30 sts, sl st in next st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto hat (38 sts)

Size Large Adult/Mens:
Leaving a long tail for sewing on hat, Ch 30, making sure no to twist your chain, join with sl st, ch 2
RND 1: HDC in same st as sl st, HDC in next 12 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, join with sl st to the 1st HDC (34 sts)
ROW 2: Ch 16, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 27 sts, DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next 2 sts, HDC in next st, SC in next st, sl st in next st, turn (38 sts)
ROW 3: Skip 1 st, SC in next st, HDC in next st, 2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, HDC in next 32 sts, sl st in next st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto hat (40 sts)




-DORSEL FIN

These are only approx sizes, basically just do a row of SC in blue, and a row in black to the size you like to create the fin!

Size 3-6 months:
Row 1: In blue, with hat folded in half, fasten on approx. 4 rows up from base of hat, SC 24 times working up your hat, to approx. 4th row after center, fasten off.
Row 2: In black, Fasten on, SC in the 24 SCs from before.

Size 6-12 months: 
Row 1: In blue, with hat folded in half, fasten on approx. 4 rows up from base of hat, SC 26 times working up your hat, to approx. 4th row after center, fasten off.
Row 2: In black, Fasten on, SC in the 26 SCs from before.

Size Toddler/Preschooler:
Row 1: In blue, with hat folded in half, fasten on approx. 4 rows up from base of hat, SC 28 times working up your hat, to approx. 4th row after center, fasten off.
Row 2: In black, Fasten on, SC in the 28 SCs from before.

Size Child:
Row 1: In blue, with hat folded in half, fasten on approx. 4 rows up from base of hat, SC 30 times working up your hat, to approx. 4th row after center, fasten off.
Row 2: In black, Fasten on, SC in the 30 SCs from before.

Size Teen/Adult/Womens:
Row 1: In blue, with hat folded in half, fasten on approx. 4 rows up from base of hat, SC 32 times working up your hat, to approx. 4th row after center, fasten off.
Row 2: In black, Fasten on, SC in the 32 SCs from before.

Size Adult/Mens:
Row 1: In blue, with hat folded in half, fasten on approx. 4 rows up from base of hat, SC 34 times working up your hat, to approx. 4th row after center, fasten off.
Row 2: In black, Fasten on, SC in the 34 SCs from before.




 Now all that is left is putting together your hat!  Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2).




Looking for the Clownfish Pattern?  http://mnopxs2.blogspot.com/2013/07/crochet-clownfish-hat-in-sizes-i-have.html

 
Here is the video tutorial for the 6/12 month size!