Thursday, November 12, 2015

Bernard the Happy Llama

Bernard the Happy Llama





One day I woke up and decided I didn't want to work on any of my other crochet projects, I wanted to make a Llama.  So I did!  Here he is!  Little Bernard!  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).




 



I used all worsted weight yarn (you may use whatever you wish tho)  Feel free to use whatever colors you wish, I am just sharing the colors I used.


*Cream (I used Vickie Howell for Caron SHEEP(ISH) in the color White(ISH))
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.
*For his bandanna I used the color Freshly Pressed in Peaches and Cream
Less than 1 Skein, or color of you choice.
*Size E-4/3.50mm and F-5/3.75mm crochet hooks  (Anytime you use the Cream color, use the E hook, when using the Light Green (or furry) color, use the F hook).
Size won't matter too much, the smaller the hook, the smaller your Llama!  
*Yarn Needle
*Scissors
*6mm/.24 IN Black Safety Eyes
*Polyfil for stuffing
*Black Thread and Sewing Needle for making a nose and smile.
*Stitch Marker


Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (sc decrease)
sl st = slip stitch




*****(Anytime you use the Cream color, use the E hook, when using the Light Green (or furry) color, use the F hook).*****

Head

Rnd 1: In Cream, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds but use a stitch marker for your rows. (We are starting at the tip of his nose)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnds 3-4: SC around (12 SC)
Rnd 5: In Light Green, SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts. In Cream, 3 HDC in next st. In Light Green, SC in next 3 sts.  In Cream, 3 HDC in next st.  In Light Green SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next st.  (18 SC)
Rnd 6: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next, repeat around (24 SC)
I added my eyes in the middle of the HDC group on each side.  After that I used a sewing needle and added some black thread to make a nose and mouth.
Rnds 7-10: SC around (24 SC)
Rnd 11: SC in next 2 sts, SC2tog, repeat around (18 SC)
Rnd 12: SC in next st, SC2tog, repeat around (12 SC)
Begin stuffing your llama head.
Rnd 13: SC2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
Finish stuffing your Llama, sew the last 6 SC closed.



Ears

Rnd 1: In Cream, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds but use a stitch marker for our rows.
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (12 SC)
Leave a long tail for sewing onto head.  Fold ears in half and sew the bottoms onto your Llama head, shaping into ears as you go.






Body

Rnd 1: In Light Green, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds but use a stitch marker for your rows.
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next, repeat around (18 SC)
Rnd 4: SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next, repeat around (24 SC)
Rnds 5-12: SC around (24 SC)
Rnd 13: SC in next 2 sts, SC2tog, repeat around (18 SC)
Rnd 14: SC in next st, SC2tog, repeat around (12 SC)
Begin stuffing your llama body.
Rnd 15: SC2tog, repeat around (6 SC)
Finish stuffing your Llama, sew the last 6 SC closed.






Neck

In Light Green, leave a long tail for sewing onto head when you make your slip knot on your crochet hook.
Ch 12, join with a sl st to the first ch, careful not to twist the chain.
Rnd 1: SC in each around (12 sts)
Rnd 2: SC in next 5 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 5 sts (14 sts)
Fasten off, leave a long tails for sewing onto your body.
Sew 1 side, stuff nicely, then sew the other side together.






*****(Anytime you use the Cream color, use the E hook, when using the Light Green (or furry) color, use the F hook).*****

Legs (make 4)

Rnd 1: In Cream, make a magic ring and work 6 SC in the ring, do not join, work as continuous rounds but use a stitch marker for our rows. (We are starting at the tip of his nose)
Rnd 2: SC in next st, 2 SC in next, repeat around (9 SC)
Rnd 3: SC around (9 SC)
Leave a long tail for sewing onto your body, stuff lightly before sewing.






Tail: Create a very light/bare pompom and attach it to his bottom.  You don't need to do the full bunny effect.  I looked up different tails for Llamas and liked this one best, but you can do it however you want!



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




(Optional Bandanna)

Ch 2, 3 SC in 2nd ch from hook, Turn,
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next st, 2 SC in next, Turn (5 SC)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next, Turn (7 SC)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in next, Turn (9 SC)
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 7 sts, 2 SC in next, Turn (11 SC)
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 9 sts, 2 SC in next, Ch 7 finish off.
Fasten on at opposite end and Ch 7.  Fasten off.
Now tie his little bandanna on him :)

Crochet Trale Lewous from the "Skittles Song" (Bonus Vending Machine!)

Trale Lewous Doll!




 



It's finally time to share my pattern for a Trale Lewous Doll!!!  This video was the creation of Nathan Barnatt in which he plays Skittle's fan, Trale Lewous!  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).






I used all worsted weight yarn (you may use whatever you wish tho)  Feel free to use whatever colors you wish, I am just sharing the colors I used. If you want I can look up the specific yarns I used for each color; I just used yarn I had at home.

Colors:
White (Shirt Sleeves)
Peach (Skin)
Brown (Hair and Eyebrows)
Dark Brown (Eyes)
Orange (Shorts)
Red (Shoes/Shirt)
Light Pink (Lips)

Black (Vending Machine Windows)
Grey (Vending Machine Window Edges)
Rainbow Yarn (Vending Machine Top)
Red (Vending Machine Bottom)

Size F-5/3.75mm crochet hook
He came out about 6 1/2 inches tall for me, but that will all depend on how tight or loose you crochet 
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Polyfil for stuffing


Abbreviations:
ch = chain stitch
st = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (sc decrease)
HDC2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches together (hdc 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 (We are starting at the top of his head)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each stitch, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnd 3: SC in first 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) Around round 14ish is where I added in my eyes and eyebrows.  I left about 9 stitches in between the eyes.
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)
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.
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 Brown, 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)
Row 8: SC in next 10 sts, turn (Working Rows for the hair to pop out on the sides)
Row 9: HDC2tog, HDC in next st, SC in next 17 sts, turn
Row 10: HDC2tog, HDC in next st, SC in next 7 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail at the end for sewing onto the head. 






Torso

Rnd 1: In Orange 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)
Rnd 4: SC around (18 SC)
Rnd 5: SC around (18 SC)
Rnd 6: In Red, SC around (18 SC)
Rnd 7-8: SC around (18 SC)
Rnd 9: SC in the next 8 sts, change to Peach, SC in 1 st, In Red finish SC in last 9 sts (18 SC)
Rnd 10: SC in the next 8 sts, In Peach SC in the next 2 Sts, In Red finish SC in last 8 sts (18 SC)
Fasten Off.
In Red, join with a DCto the left of the 2 Peach stitches.  (Kind of crocheting upside-down to form his collar). HDC in the next st, SC in the next 12 sts, HDC in the next st, DC in the Last st.
Fasten Off.
Stuff your torso.
Using Peach yarn, attach your torso to your head.  I also added a tiny bit of white thread to make his shirt look like it had a pocket.



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 4-6: SC around (6 SC)
Rnd 7: In Red, SC around (6 SC)
Rnds 8-10: In White, SC around (6 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long enough tail to attach to your body.



Legs (make 2)

Rnd 1: In Red, 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: In Peach, SC in the next 2 sts, Sc2tog, repeat around (12 SC)
Rnd 5: SC in the next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat around (10 SC)
Rnds 6-8: SC around (10 SC)
Rnds 9-10: SC around (10 SC)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching your body.  I added a little white yarn for some shoe details.






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).







Vending Machine Pattern!!!




I worked this as separate pieces and attached them all together at the end:



Bottom and Top Pieces (1 in Red, 1 in Rainbow Colored Yarn)

Ch 17
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, Turn, (16 SC)
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, SC across, Turn (16 SC)
Fasten off.



Front Piece:
In Red, Ch 17
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, Turn (16 SC)
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, SC across, Turn (16 SC)
Row 7: Ch 1, SC in next 12 Sts, In the Rainbow Color, SC in 4 sts, Turn (16 SC)
Row 8: Ch 1, SC in next 6 sts, In Red, SC in 10 Sts, Turn (16 SC)
Row 9: Ch 1, SC in next 8 sts, In Rainbow, SC in 8, Turn (16 SC)
Row 10: Ch 1, SC in the next 10 sts, In Red SC in 6, Turn (16 SC)
Row 11: Ch 1, SC in the next 4 sts, In Rainbow SC in the next 12, Turn (16 SC)
Row 12: Ch 1, SC in the next 14 sts, In Red, SC in the next 2, Turn (16 SC)
Row 13-20: In Rainbow, Ch 1, SC Across, Turn (16 SC)
Fasten off.



Back:
In Red, Ch 17
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, Turn (16 SC)
Rows 2-20: Ch 1, SC across, Turn (16 SC)
Fasten off.



Right Side:
In Red, Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (8 SC)
Rows 2-6: Ch 1, SC across, Turn (8 SC)
Rows 7-20: In Rainbow, Ch 1, SC across, Turn (8 SC)
Fasten Off.



Left Side:
In Red, Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (8 SC)
Rows 2-20: Ch 1, SC across, Turn (8 SC)
Fasten Off.



Large Window:
In Black, Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (8 SC)
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, SC across, Turn (8 SC)
Fasten Off,
In Grey, SC around the edges.
Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto the Vending Machine.



Small Window:
In Black, Ch 9
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (8 SC)
Row 2: Ch 1, SC across, Turn (8 SC)
Fasten Off,
In Grey, SC around the edges.
Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew onto the Vending Machine.

Whip Stitch your vending machine together and stuff it to make it plushie!






Click Here for Brube's Pattern

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Crochet Pumpkin Placemat with Optional Coaster



Supplies:
*Black (I used Black in Lily Sugar n' Cream)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Orange (I used Hot Orange in Lily Sugar n' Cream)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
** (Optional for Stem) Brown (I used Warm Brown in Lily Sugar n' Cream)
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/gauges.
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
st = stitch
SC= single crochet
ch = chain 
DC = double crotchet
DC2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together (dc decrease)



 PLACEMAT (About 12 inches wide)

In Orange, Magic Ring, Ch 1, 12 DC in magic ring, join in first DC.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around, join in first DC (24 DC)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 DC in next st,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (36 DC)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 2 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (48 DC)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 3 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (60 DC)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 4 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (72 DC)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 5 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (84 DC)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 6 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (95 DC)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 7 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (108 DC)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 8 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (120 DC)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 9 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (132 DC)
Fasten off, weave in tails.



EYES (Make 2)

In Black, Ch 10, turn
Row 2: In 3rd and 4th ch from hook, DC2tog, DC in next 4 sts, DC2tog, turn (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, DC2tog in 1st and 2nd st,  DC in next 2 sts, DC2tog, turn (4 sts)Row 4: Ch 2, DC2tog two times, turn (2 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, DC2tog
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto placemat.



NOSE

In Black, Ch 8, turn
Row 2: Ch 2, DC2tog in 1st and 2nd st,  DC in next 2 sts, DC2tog, turn (4 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2, DC2tog two times, turn (2 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2, DC2tog
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto placemat.


MOUTH (Make 5)

In Black, Magic Ring, Ch 1, 6 DC in magic ring, turn
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st, turn (12 DC)Row 3: Ch 2, 1 DC in next st,  2 DC in next st, repeat across, turn (18 DC)
Row 4: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 2 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat across, turn (24 DC)
Row 5: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 3 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat across (30 DC)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing onto placemat.




STEM

In Brown join with a DC on the top of your placemat, work 7 more DC across, turn
Row 2: Ch 2, DC in next 8 sts, turn
Row 3: Ch 2, DC in next 8 sts.
Fasten off, weave in your tails.



Assemble your eyes, nose, and mouth, however you would like, onto your placemat!



(OPTIONAL) COASTER (About 3 1/2 inches long and wide)

In Black, Magic Ring, Ch 1, 12 DC in magic ring, join in first DC.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around, join in first DC (24 DC)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 DC in next st,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (36 DC)
Fasten off.
Rnd 4:  In Orange, Join with SC, 1 SC in next st,  2 SC in next st, *1 SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st* repeat * around, join in first SC (48 SC)




Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Snowman Placemat (Optional Hat Coaster)


**Special Thanks to Patricia Chaar for pointing out errors in my pattern!!!  Hopefully it is all better now!**


Supplies:
*White (I used White in Lily Sugar n' Cream)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Black (I used Black in Lily Sugar n" Cream)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
*Orange (I used Hot Orange in Lily Sugar n" Cream)
Less than 1 Skein, or color of your choice.
** (Optional for hat) Red (I used Red in Lily Sugar n" Cream)
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/gauges.
*Scissors
*Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
st = stitch
ch = chain 
DC = double crotchet
DC2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together (dc decrease)


 PLACEMAT (About 12 inches wide)

In White, Magic Ring, Ch 1, 12 DC in magic ring, join in first DC.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around, join in first DC (24 DC)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 DC in next st,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (36 DC)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 2 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (48 DC)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 3 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (60 DC)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 4 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (72 DC)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 5 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (84 DC)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 6 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (95 DC)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 7 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (108 DC)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 8 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (120 DC)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, 1 DC in next 9 sts,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (132 DC)
Finish off, weave in tails.



EYES (Make 2)

In Black, Magic Ring, Ch 1, 12 DC in magic ring, join in first DC.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around, join in first DC (24 DC)
Finish off, leave a long tail for sewing onto placemat.  Optional: Add a little white around a couple stitches to make a little twinkle in his eyes.



MOUTH (Make 5)

In Black, Magic Ring, Ch 1, 12 DC in magic ring, join in first DC.
Finish off, leave a long tail for sewing onto placemat.



NOSE

In Orange, Magic Ring, Ch 1, 12 DC in magic ring, join in first DC.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around, join in first DC (24 DC)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 DC in next st,  2 DC in next st, repeat around, join in first DC (36 DC)
Row 4: Ch 2, DC2tog, 1 DC in next 4 sts, DC2tog, turn (6 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2, DC2tog, 1 DC in next 2 sts, DC2tog, turn (4 sts)
Row 6: Ch 2, DC2tog twice, turn (2 sts)
Row 7: Ch 2, DC2tog (1 st)
Finish off, leave a long tail for sewing onto placemat.



Assemble your eyes, nose, and mouth, however you would like, onto your placemat!



(OPTIONAL) HAT COASTER (About 3 1/2 inches long and wide)
In Black, Ch 20
Row 2: DC in 3rd ch from hook, and each ch across, turn (18 DC)
Row 3: Ch 2, DC in each st across, turn (18 DC)
Finish Off.
Row 4: In Red, Join with a DC in 3rd DC from beginning of row, DC in next 13 sts, turn (14 DC)
Row 5: In Black, DC in each st across, turn (14 DC)
Rows 6-8: DC in each st across (14 DC)
Finish off, weave in tails!

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Mother's Day Pasta Art with Graham


Not really crochet related, but Graham and I did make a craft I thought would be fun to share for Mother's Day ideas!  I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Mother's Day!