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

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!

Crochet Easy Table Placemats

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:

*Lily Sugar 'N Cream

5 skeins (Color A) of Daisy Ombre, or Color of your choice.

*Lily Sugar 'N Cream

1 Skein (Color B) of Mod Ombre, 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).

*Scissors

*Yarn Needle

Gauge 18sc x 19rows = 4” (again, my stitches are tight). Aim for a 10”x12” size.

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain stitch

Ch Sp = chain space

St = stitch

Sc = single crochet

Dc = double crochet

Sl St = slip stitch

Placemat:

With A, Ch 36

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd st from hook, and each st across, ch 1, turn (35 Sc)

Row 2-47: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (35 Sc)

Row 48: Sc in each st across, changing to color B in the last sc, ch 3, turn (35 Sc)

Row 49: *Dc in next 35 sts, ch 2, working along the next side, Dc in next 48 sts *, ch 2, working along next side, repeat in between *'s 1 time. On last chain space, only chain 1, and join with a Sc in the corner, switching to A in the last sc.

Row 50: With A, Ch 1, Sc into the same ch 1 sp just created, *Sc in next 35 sts, (Sc, ch 2, Sc) in Ch Sp, Sc in next 48 sts, (Sc, ch 2, Sc) in Ch Sp* repeat in between *'s 1 time, in last corner, ch 1, join with a Sc in the corner.

Row 51: Ch 1, Sc into the same ch 1 sp jut created, *Sc in next 37 sts. (Sc, ch 2, Sc) in Ch Sp, Sc in next 50 sts (Sc, ch 2, Sc) in Ch Sp* repeat in between *'s 1 time, in last corner ch 2, join with Sl St to first SC, fasten off.

Should be 39x52 stitches (plus ch 1's in the corners).

Hide your strings and block as needed!

Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2).

My Little Pony: Crocheting is Magic (Inspired Granny Square Throw)

Here it is!  The My Little Pony inspired granny square throw blanket I have been working on for ages!  I got a few requests to share the colors and layout so I am sharing it here on my blog!  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).

(Trixie is filling in for Apple Jack since I don't own that Pony!  Also you can tell which ones have been opened and played with by my son!)


I'm going to work this a little different than a normal pattern... I'm going to share a Granny Square pattern first, and then post the color arrangement for each Pony after!


Granny Square

Ch 4 and sl st to join to make a circle, or use a Magic Ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 2 DC in ring, ch 2, *(3 DC, ch 2) 2 times, 3 DC, ch 1, join with a SC to the 1st st. (I work with my ends in the corner, you can change this how you like)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same space we just made.  *(ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same sp) 3 times, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, join with a SC to the 1st st.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same sp, *(ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same sp) 3 times, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, join with a SC to the 1st st.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same sp, *(ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 2, 3 DC in same sp) 3 times, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, join with a SC to the 1st st.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same sp, *(ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same sp) 3 times, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, join with a SC to the 1st st.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same sp, *(ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next space, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 2, 3 DC in same sp) 3 times, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, 3 DC in next sp, ch 1, join with a SC to the 1st st.  Fasten Off.


The blanket is about 3.5 x 4.5 feet.  Each square is roughly 7x7.  This can vary of course by technique, tightness, choice of crochet hook, etc.  I chose to make an 6 Square wide by 8 Square tall blanket and here is a general layout:

In each square; I used 3 rounds in the middle as their body color, and 3 rounds outside for their Manes.


Size I-9/5.5mm crochet hook


I used Red Heart Super Save Yarn for All.
Feel free to change any of this that you wish!  I once tried to use a rainbow variegated yarn with Rainbow Dash's mane but didn't like it.  


Colors:

Fluttershy: (I didn't keep records back in May when I made the first 3 ponies granny squares) I think it was Lemon for the Middle 3 Rows, and I think it was Petal Pink for her outer 3.

Apple Jack (Trixie is filling in): The middle 3 was Gold and the Outer 3 was the same Lemon from Fluttershy.

Pinkie Pie: (Last not recorded one): The same Petal Pink for middle 3, Either Shocking Pink or Raspberry for the outside 3 rows.

Rarity: I used 3 colors (I have the yarn written down for the last 3). White for the first 3, Dark Orchid for 1 Row, and Amethyst for last 2 Rows.

Rainbow Dash: Turqua (yes the weird name) for the middle 3 rows, Cherry Red for 1 Row, Bright Yellow for one row, Blue for last Row.

Twilight Sparkle: Orchid for middle 3, Amethyst for next row (unless you can find a shade lighter, I am not a fan of how dark it is), Pretty 'N Pink for the next Row, and Soft Navy for the outside Row.

 

Last was connecting all my squares together!  I used the same slip stitch to join technique as I shared in a video.  And I joined them all using White Red Heart Super Saver Yarn.

I also decided against a fancy border, as I wanted the squares to stand out more.  I decided just to slip stitch around the edge of the blanket in White to finish it off!

Thank you so so so much for reading my pattern!  Hope your project turns out wonderful!  -Natasha (mnopxs2).