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The Buzy Bee Keychain is a quick and easy pattern. Bring a cute little bumble bee along for the ride without getting a sting in the butt because you accidentally sat on it.
Honestly, I am not a huge bee fan at all. Sure I love their honey and sure I'm aware of their importance. BUUUUUUUUT, I've gotten stung enough times that I legit have a reason to not to like them.
But hey! Now I can say I like them as long as they're squishy and made out of yarn. I hope that you love this itty bitty busy bumble bee pattern!
Honestly, I am not a huge bee fan at all. Sure I love their honey and sure I'm aware of their importance. BUUUUUUUUT, I've gotten stung enough times that I legit have a reason to not to like them.
But hey! Now I can say I like them as long as they're squishy and made out of yarn. I hope that you love this itty bitty busy bumble bee pattern!
Pattern
For the ad-free and inexpensive PDF version, please visit Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version comes with additional step-by-step pictures.
To pin this pattern for later, visit Pinterest.
Materials
-any worsted weight yarn (yellow, black, and white, Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn was used in the picture)
-one pair of 9mm or 10 mm safety eyes
-poly-fil stuffing
-a keychain of your choice
-3.5 mm or 4.0mm hook
-tapestry needle
Abbreviations
sc- single crochet
inc- single crochet increase (2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
invdec- invisible decrease
slst- slip stitch
ch- chain
mc- magic circle
* - repeat stitches from first asterisk to second asterisk
( )- the number of stitches at the end of the round
Notes
Make stitches tight as to not let the stuffing come through the stitches.
Chain 1 in the beginning of each round doesn’t count as a stitch.
Be careful not to slip stitch into the previous round’s slip stitch or to single crochet into it.
Wings (Make 2)
Ch6
Row 1: dc into the 3rdch from the hook, hdc into the next ch, sc in the next 2 sts.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Body
Round 1: With yellow yarn, create a MR and crochet 6 sc into the ring
Round 2: *sc, 2sc in the next* repeat 3 times, sl st into the next st (9)
Round 3: ch1, sc in the same st as your slst, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc in the next* repeat 2 times, sl st into the next st (12)
Round 4: ch1, sc in the same st as your slst, sc in the next 2 sts , 2 sc in the next st, *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc in the next* repeat 2 times, sl st into the next st (15)
Round 5: ch1, sc in the same st as your slst, sc around into the next 14 sts, sl st into the next st (switch to black yarn when pulling up a loop for your slip stitch) (15)
Insert your hook into the next stitch to slip stitch.
Yarn over with the black and pull through all loops on your hook. Leave your yellow yarn because you will pick it back up later.
Round 6: ch 1, sc in the same spot as where you slst into, sc around in the next 14 sts, slst in the next st (15)
Round 7: ch 1, sc in the same spot as where you slst into, sc around in the next 14 sts, slst in the next st (switch to yellow yarn when pulling up a loop for your slip stitch) (15)
Put your safety eyes in now and get some black yarn to sew in your smile. Place your eyes between rows 3 and 4 and 3-4 sts apart. Hold your Amigurumi so that the slip stitched are facing downward and the least visible.
Round 8: ch1, sc in the ch where you last slst, sc around in the next 14 sts, sl st in the next st (15)
Round 9: ch1, sc in to the st where you last sl st into, sc around in the next 14 sts, sl st in the next st (15)
Sew in your wings, half of the wing over a row of black and the other half over a row of yellow. Refer to picture.
Row 10: ch1, sc in the ch where you last slst, sc in the next 2 sts, invdec in the next st *sc in the next 3 sts, invdec* repeat 2 times, sl st in the next st (12)
Row 11: ch1, sc in the ch where you last slst, sc in the next st, invdec in the next st *sc in the next 2 sts, invdec* repeat 2 times, sl st in the next st (9)
Stuff your bee with poly-fil.
Row 12: ch1, sc in the ch where you last slst, invdec *sc in the next sts, invdec* repeat 2 times, sl st in the next st (6)
Fasten off, stuff the rest of your bee firmly and close your bee’s rear end. Weave in any loose ends.
I hope that this pattern was a fun one for you and that your buzy bee gets to accompany you on many sweet trips.
Happy crocheting!
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Happy crocheting!
This post may contain affiliate links. I am paid a small commission if you make a purchase through the links on my site. Thank you for supporting my blog in this way.
The Fauxy Cocoon is by far my most worn crocheted item that I personally designed. The shrug is made with Lion Brand's Go For Faux and Coboo. Not only are these two yarns soft, it really brings the heat. If you are someone who easily gets cold, please don't hesitate with this one. You will want to hibernate in it all winter long.
When Lion Brand released the Go For Faux yarn, I couldn't resist ordering a dozen skeins of it and I am so glad that I did. I couldn't stop petting the skeins when my box arrived and then it dawned on me that I had no idea what to do them. Then I wondered how this yarn would feel like if I had it wrapped around my body. I'm so happy that I ended up designing this cocoon because it saved me from a very cold winter last year.
Pattern
For the ad-free and inexpensive PDF version, please visit Etsy or Ravelry. The PDF version comes with additional step-by-step pictures for the collar and cuffs.
Materials
-10.0mm hook
-5.5 mm hook
-tapestry needle
-lint roller
Gauge
Body: every 7 stitches and 4 rows = 4"
Ribbing: every 6 stitches and 7 rows = 2"
Measurements
The body (essentially a rectangle) in S/M is roughly around 33“ x 36” and for L/XL 35”x 38”.
For S/M, the width of your rectangle should measure 33" across and for L/X 35" across. Adjust your tension or switch to a different hook size if needed.
Small/Medium: Wrist to Wrist 50 “, Length from top to bottom 38”
Large/X-Large: Wrist-to-Wrist 52”, Length from top to bottom 40”
Keep in mind that when worn, it has the ability to stretch.
Abbreviations
ch- chain
slst- slip stitch
st(s)- stitch(es)
sp(s)- spaces
sc- single crochet
dc- double
dc2tog-double crochet 2 together
rSC- reverse single crochet
Notes
Please check your gauge. I recommend doing a swatch before beginning. Adjust your tension or hook size to achieve the gauge.
If you would like to make your cocoon smaller or larger, simply chain an odd number plus 4 for your starting chain or simply crochet more rows.
If you are finding your rectangle turning out smaller than anticipated, simply crochet more rows.
Beginning chain counts as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
Pattern
Chain 59 (63)
Row 1: dc into the 5th ch from the hook (counts as a dc and a st), *ch 1 and skip a st, dc in the next st* repeat to the end, ch 3, turn your work (57 (28 ch sps and 29 dc), 61 (30 ch sps and 31 dc))
Row 2: ch3, *dc into the next ch sp, ch 1 and skip a st* repeat to the end, dc in the last ch sp, turn your work (57, 61)
Row 3-36 (38) : Repeat row 2
Lay your finished piece on the floor with the foundation chain on the left and the last row on the right.
Fold your piece in half by pulling the top down to the bottom.
With your tapestry needle and some Coboo yarn, sew up the sides stopping at the double crochets after the 7th chain space. (Make sure that all double crochets and chain spaces are aligned to their respective counterparts.)
I used the mattress stitch to seam up the sides of the body.
You should have 14 (16) chain spaces that are not seamed. We will continue working into these chain spaces to create a sleeve.
We will work in one direction for the remainder of the sleeve.
With your 10.0mm hook, attach the faux fur yarn to the last double crochet where you seamed.
Sleeves
Row 1: ch3 (counts as a st and ch 1 and for the remainder of the sleeve), dc into the first ch1 sp, *ch 1 and skip a st, dc into the next ch sp* repeat to the end, ch1 slst into the first ch sp of the row (15 ch sps, 17 ch sps)
Row 2: ch3, dc2tog in the next two ch sps , *ch 1 and skip a st, dc into the next ch sp* repeat until you have two ch sps left, ch1, dc2tog in the last two ch sps, slst into the turning chain (13 ch sps, 15 ch sps)
*Note*
Row 3: ch3, dc2tog (insert in the ch sp before and after the previous row’s dc2tog), *ch 1 and skip a st, dc into the next ch sp* repeat until you have two ch sps left, dc2tog, slst into the turning chain (11 ch sps 19 ch sps)
Row 4: repeat row 3 (9 ch sps, 13 ch sps)
SIZE SMALl/MEDIUM **(SIZE L/XL skip down to SIZE LARGE/X-LARGE)**
Row 5: ch 3, dc in the next ch sp (the ch sp before the last row’s dc2tog), *ch1, dc in the next ch sp* repeat to the end, sl st into the beginning ch (9 ch sps)
SIZE LARGE/X-LARGE
Row 5: repeat row 3 (11 ch sps)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Cuffs
With your 5.5mm hook, hold two strands of your Coboo yarn together and attach it into a chain space at the bottom of the armhole opening (where it will be least visible when worn).
Row 1:ch 3 (counts as a dc), 3 dc in the same ch sp where you attached your yarn, *4 dc in the next ch sp* repeat to the end, sl st into the top of the ch 3 from the beginning of the row (36, 44)
Row 2:ch 3 (counts as a dc), *dc into the 3rd loop of the dc from the previous row* repeat to the end, sl st into the top of the ch 3 from the beginning of the row (36, 44)
Row 3: ch 1, rsc across
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Do the same to the other armhole.
Collar
With your 5.5mm hook, hold two strands of your Coboo yarn together and attach it into a chain space somewhere on the bottom of your cocoon.
Row 1: ch3, 3dc in the same ch sp you attached your ch 3, *4 dc in the next ch sp* repeat to the end, slst to the top of the ch 3 from the beginning on the row (288, 304)
Row 2: ch3, *dc in the 3rd loop of each dc from the previous row* repeat to the end, slst into the top of ch 3 from the beginning of the row (288, 304)
Row 3-10: repeat row 2
Row 11: ch 1, rsc to the end, slst into the ch 1 from the beginning of the row (288, 304)
Fasten off and weave in all your loose ends. Give it a good roll with the lint roller.
Hope that you were able to complete your own Fauxy Cocoon cause it is a definite must-have. As always, I would love to hear from you! Keep in touch via social media!
Happy crocheting!
I just can't get enough of this Lion Brand Go For Faux yarn. Besides the softness of this yarn, you wouldn't believe the warmth it brings. In fact, I wore this scarf around my house all week (my family says I'm cold-blooded cause I'm always complaining about being cold).The Go For Faux yarn can be tricky though if you are not careful. A stitch can be easily skipped so really make sure you use of your fingers and feel for your following stitches.
When this yarn first appeared on the Lion Brand website, I was absolutely thrilled. I bought a couple skeins and after the yarn arrived, I went right back to the website to buy some more.
If you don't like any of these colors that's okay too. Because, guess what? Lion Brand carries more of these wonderful faux fur yarn in different colors. Just pick your favorite and let's get crocheting.
Materials
-2 skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Go For Faux Baked Alaska (or 1 skein in Pink Poodle for child size)-9mm hook
-tapestry needle
-2 stitch holderslint roller
Abbreviations
ch- chaindc- double crochet
Gauge
Every 7 sts and 4 rows is 4”.Measurements
Adult size: 40” long and 6” wideChild size: 26” long and 4.25” wide
Notes
The chain 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.I highly recommend using a stitch holder to mark the first dc in each row because the stitches can get hard to see.
Due to the nature of this yarn, the stitches are difficult to see. Use your fingers to feel for the next stitch.
The two-tone Polar Bow Tie Scarf that is visible at the top was made with both Baked Alaska and Pink Poodle. If you plan to make the two-tone colored scarf, switch your color at the beginning of row 4 for the adult size and row 3 for the child size.
Pattern
Adult size
Chain 66Row 1: dc into the 3rd chain from the hook (place a stitch holder here so you can easily find your first st), dc across, turn your work (64)
Row 2-3: ch2 , dc across, turn your work
Row 4: ch2, dc into the next 15 sts, ch 3 loosely and skip the next 3 sts, dc across to the end, turn your work
Fasten off and weave in all your loose ends.
Child size
Chain 56Row 1: dc in the 3rdchain from the hook (place a stitch holder here so you can easily find your first st) dc across, turn your work (54)
Row 2: ch 2, dc across, turn your work
Row 3: ch 2, dc in the next 11 sts, ch 3 and skip the next 3 sts, dc across to the end, turn your work
Row 4-5: ch 2, dc across, turn your work
Fasten off and weave in all your loose ends. Once finished, take your lint roller and give it a good roll.
I hope you enjoyed this cozy scarf pattern. Comment below and let me know what you think.
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Happy crocheting!
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Are you excited for this Honey Cocoon pattern as much as I am excited to share it with all of you?
I absolutely love anything that adds layers to my outfit. I hope that you do too because there will be a lot of patterns from Modesty by Laura in the future that will help add dimension to your everyday look.
This cocoon pattern is literally made from a simple rectangle. So if you're new to crocheting, this is just for you. The rectangle you crochet will be seamed up the sides to create armholes and then a border will be crocheted along the edges to give the piece a clean look.
The yarn used for this project was Lion Brand's Heartland and I have to tell you, it is now my favorite yarn. I worked with quite a few yarns but I have to say that I am in love with this one. If you haven't worked with Heartland before, go out and buy some. It will not disappoint you. It's soft and has a nice weight. The drape is beautiful on this cocoon.
The stitch used for the majority of this pattern is the lemon peel stitch. It is a series of single and double crochets alternating. Super easy and very beginner friendly.
For a nice finish, the reverse single crochet is used. It is a very unique stitch and I love the way it looks. You can trust me when I say that I'll probably use it a lot in my designs.
Measurements
The body of the cocoon measures roughly around 40“ x 35” for S/M and 43”x 38” for the L/XL.The pattern is written for S/M and L/XL written in the ( ).
Materials
5 (6) skeins of Lion Brand Heartland in Bryce Canyon (mustard) or in Kings Canyon (green)6.5mm hook
Tapestry Needle
Pattern
For an inexpensive ad-free hardcopy of this pattern, visit Etsy or Ravelry.To save this pattern on Pinterest for later, visit Pinterest.
Tag me on Facebook or Instagram with your completed Honey Cocoons! Would love to see your finished work!
Happy crocheting!
XO,
Laura
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If you are looking for the perfect afghan to crochet, you have to make my X-O Afghan. The yarn used for this project is purely soft and makes for a cozy blanket.
One Saturday, my husband gave me a chance to break away from the kids and go shopping for yarn. I mean seriously, I think I have a yarn obsession. Anyways, I went into Michael's and browsed the yarn selection and came across some Caron Latte Cakes. I'm not, for one, into the cakes but I just had to touch this yarn. The yarn screamed lush and believe me when I say it is super cozy. My kids couldn't keep away from playing under this afghan when it was in progress.
Anyways, the one color that I liked from the bunch was called Blackberry. Unfortunately, there was only one skein of it. So I debated for a while, picking it up and putting it down, picking it up and putting it down. I couldn't decide what to do because there was only one skein. So eventually I bought it cause the feel of the yarn was just undeniable. I told myself that I would buy more online when Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales were happening. Just my luck, they were all sold out on Micheals.com! Ugh! So I ended up getting six skeins of a different color and I'm glad that I did because it came out beautifully in this afghan. If you don't plan to make this pattern, at least get some skeins of Caron Latte Cakes. It won't disappoint.
The pattern is made up of little bean, cross and double crochet stitches.
The little bean stitches represent your Os and the cross stitches are your Xs.
Hope you enjoy this pattern.
Materials
5 skeins of Caron Latte Cakes in color Kissy Kissy
6.5mm hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations
FDC- foundationless double crochet
You can visit HERE if you would like to see a picture tutorial.
Lbs- little bean stitch
Yo, insert hook in the next st, yo and pull up a loop; yo and pull through one loop on your hook, yo insert hook in same ch, yo and pull up a loop, (5 loops on your hook) yo and pull through through all loops
dc-double crochet
st-stitch
yo- yarn over
* - Repeat stitches from first asterisk to second asterisk
ch- chain
Gauge
Gauge is really not that important.
Notes
Beginning chain does not count as a stitch throughout.
You can make your afghan as long or as wide as you want.
When you start your FDC, crochet in multiples of 4.
The blanket in this pattern is roughly 60in wide x 55in long.
Pattern
Row 1: FDC 180, ch 2 and turn your work
Row 2: dc in the first 2 sts, *skip the next st and dc in the following st, go back to the previous st you skipped and dc (this makes an x)* repeat until you have 2 stitches remaining, dc in the last two, ch2 and turn you work
Row 3: dc across, ch 2 and turn your work
Row 4-6: dc in the first 2 sts, *skip the next st and dc in the following st, go back to the previous st you skipped and dc (this makes an x)* repeat until you have 2 stitches remaining, dc in the last two, ch2 and turn you work
Row 7: repeat row 3
Row 8-9: dc in the first 2 sts, *Lbs in the next st, ch 1 and skip a st* repeat until you have 2 sts remaining, dc in the last 2 sts, ch 2 and turn your work
Row 10-100: Repeat rows 3-9 (If you decide to make your afghan longer or shorter, take into account that there are 3 more rows to end your afghan.)
Row 101: Repeat row 3
Row 102: Repeat row 2
Row 103: Repeat row 3
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
If you wish, you can crochet a border.
Leave your thoughts and comments down below. I'd love to hear from you.
Happy crocheting!
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I had no idea how worldwide K-pop (Korean pop) and K-drama were nowadays. I really didn’t see it coming. Growing up, watching k-drama was only possible by renting them out on VHS from a local Korean store. Now, it’s on Netflix, Amazon, Viki, and so on and so on. Who would have thought? I certainly didn’t.
This past summer I went to my first k-pop concert with my aunt and mom. I really wanted to see Eric Nam, also a Korean-American, who made it in the music industry in Korea. I was expecting Korean people to show up at this concert only to find myself being the minority of the bunch. It was amazing. I felt proud to be a Korean and grateful that other ethnicities were there to support a Korean singer.
If you follow these K-pop and K-drama celebrities, you must know about these black masks they wear all the time, right? To be honest, wearing a mask in Korea is not really out of the norm. When I lived in Korea for three and a half years, there were plenty of occasions where I wore them. I wore them mostly when I was sick and didn’t want to spread my germs, but also when I had to walk out and didn’t want to show my bare face. And you know what? That’s exactly why k-pop stars wear them. Oh, and of course trying not to get spotted out in public. But really, how can you not get spotted? You’re a celebrity.
Anyways, I thought that this would be a great quick project to do especially with the flu season in and the winter months upon us.
If you happen to read this in the spring to fall months, this would also make a great mask to avoid breathing in pollen during the allergy season.
UPDATE: THIS WILL NOT PROTECT YOU FROM THE CORONA VIRUS!
Pattern
To get a copy of the K-Pop Mask you can visit my Etsy or Ravelry stores.To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.
Measurements of the Mask
4.5" in height and 9" wideMaterials
-1 Skein of Lion Brands Vanna’s Choice in Black and in Linen-4.5mm hook
-scissors
-tapestry needle
Optional Bear Motif
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Happy crocheting!
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I remember watching Pokemon as a kid and honestly, I still cannot believe that this cartoon is still airing on TV. I have no clue what the current Pokemon show looks like today but I am aware that kids are still watching it. So in honor of Pokemon and its many years of airing I have created a Pikachu keychain pattern.
I looked high and low for a free pikachu pattern online but all the amigurumi patterns for Pikachu were quite time consuming. So I decided to create a keychain pattern for this cute little Pokemon.
Materials
Any worsted weight yarn (yellow, black, and red, Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn was used in the picture)One pair of 9mm or 10 mm safety eyes
Stitch marker
Polyfil Stuffing
A keychain of your choice
3.5 mm or 4.0mm hook
tapestry needle
Abbreviations
sc- single crochet
inc- single crochet increase (2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
invdec- invisible decrease (crochet two stitches together by using front loops only)
slst- slip stitch
* Repeat stitches from first asterisk to second asterisk
mc- magic circle
( )- the number of stitches at the end of the round
Make stitches tight as to not let the stuffing come through the stitches.
Pattern
To save this pattern for later, pin it in Pinterest.
Ears
Make twoRound 1: Starting with black yarn create a magic circle and make 4 sc into the circle. (use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning stitch of each round)
Round 2: *2sc in next stitch, 1sc in next stitch*(6)
At this time, pull the end of the yarn to close the magic ring. I like to make a knot to make sure the ring doesn’t open again.
Round 3-6: Change yarn color to yellow, sc around
Stuff the ear with polyfil stuffing
Round 7: Invdec, sc to the end of the round (5)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
Red Cheeks
With red yarnMR and put 6 sc into circle , slst into first sc and leave a long tail. Close the circle.
Head
Round 1: Using a mc and make 6 scRound 2: 2sc into each stitch (12)
Round 3: *1sc, 2sc* repeat (18)
Round 4: *1sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next*(24)
Round 5: sc all around to the second to last sc, 2sc in last stitch (25)
Round 6-7: sc around
Round 8: sc around until you have 2 sc left and do an invdec (24)
Round 9: *sc in next two stitches, invdec* (18)
Round 10: sc around
Using black yarn make a nose between rows 9 and 10. Sew in both ears. Place safety eyes between rows 8 and 9 about 4-5 stitches apart. Attach the red cheeks on either end of the face.
Round 11: *1 sc, invdec* (12)
Stuff the head with poly-fil.
Round 12: invdec to the end (6)
Round 12: invdec to the end (6)
Fasten off and leave a tail to close the head and weave in the end.
I hope you enjoy your Pikachu keychain!
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