Showing posts with label free crochet pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free crochet pattern. Show all posts
If you have been following me on Instagram for a while, you probably know that I taught summer school at my church this past summer. I taught kindergarten and worked with co-teachers that are very big fans of anime and manga. I have never seen Totoro in my 30 some years and watched it for the first time in summer school. What a fun movie!
After watching it once, I drove out to the store with my kids and bought the movie so that my kids could watch it at home too. They loved it and Totoro has become a favorite in our house.
Soot sprites are little dirt gremlins in the movie. Despite their dirty nature, I decided to make a dish sponge in hopes to "make them clean". I hope you enjoy this pattern!
Pattern
For a free PDF file for this pattern, visit Ravelry.To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.
Materials
-1skein of Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle in colors licorice and marshmallow
-6.0mm hook
-stitch marker
-tapestry needle
Abbreviations
MR- magic ring
ch-chain
sc- single crochet
hdc-half double crochet
dc-double crochet
trc-triple crochet
st-stitch
sts-stitches
slst-slip stitch
Gauge
10 sts and 3.5 rows equals 2 inches
Measurements
Diameter length is 4 inches
Notes
-Pattern is worked in rounds.
-Using a stitch marker to mark the 2nd ch of your beginning ch2 is encouraged, as finding can be a little difficult.
The Body
Using your licorice color, make a MR.
Round 1: ch2, 12 dc into the MR, slst to the top of the ch2 (13)
Close your MR by pulling on the tail. You may make a knot to keep the ring closed.
Round 2: ch2, dc in the same st where your ch 2 is coming from, 2 dc in all sts to the end, slst to the top of the ch2 (26)
Round 3: ch 2, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the following st* repeat to the end, slst to the top of the ch2 (39)
Round 4-5: ch 2, dc in each st to the end of the round, slst to the top of the ch2 (39)
Round 6: ch 2, dc decrease,* dc in the next st, dc decrease* repeat to the end, sl st to the top of the ch2 (26)
Round 7: ch2, dc in the next st, dc decrease to the end, slst to the top of the ch2 (14)
Round 8: ch2, dc in the next st, dc decrease, *dc in the next st, dc decrease in the following st* repeat til you have 2 sts left, dc decrease, slst into the top of the ch2 (9)
Fasten off and close the circle. Knot it off and weave in your end.
Flatten your sponge.
Eyes
Using the licorice color, make a MR.
Round 1: ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), 6 sc into the MR (6)
Round 2: switch to color marshmallow, ch 1 (counts as a st), sc in the same st where your ch 1 comes out from, 2 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next, 2 trc in the next st, 2 dc in the following st, 2 hdc in the next, slst to the top of the ch1 (12)
Fasten off and leave a tail to sew your eye onto the body of the scrubby.
Using your tapestry needles, sew on your eyes. The eyes should be sown on with the pupils closest to the middle of the body of the sponge, making the soot sprite look like it’s crossed eyed. Be sure to only go through the top layer of the sponge so that you don’t have random marshmallow yarn on the body.
Tag me in on Instagram with the hashtag #modestybylaura so I can see your little soot sprites.
Happy crocheting!
XO, Laura
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XO, Laura
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The word duboo (두부) is the Korean word for tofu. Tofu is a staple in our house and is the most preferred source of protein amongst my children and myself. All four of us are not big meat eaters but tofu is definitely something that we choose to eat a couple times a week.
Mr. Duboo was crocheted after I came across some cute Asian characters at the grocery store. One of the characters reminded me of tofu and I thought how cute it would be to make one for my kids. Let's just say he was a success and was quickly named by my daughter Sophia.
Mr. Duboo can be crocheted in about one hour, maybe even less. He is a quick and fun little project. He can also have two different looks depending on how you choose to assemble him. The above picture shown was assembled by single crocheting along the edges. Meanwhile, the Mr. Duboo shown below was mattress stitched. The choice is yours how you would like your tofu.
Pattern
For an inexpensive ad-free PDF version, please visit Ravelry.
Materials
-4.0mm crochet hook
-1 skein of Patons Alpaca Blend (or category 5 yarn)
-1 skein of Patons Alpaca Blend (or category 5 yarn)
-any worsted weight yarn in black in red
-tapestry needle
-stitch marker
Gauge
8.5 sts and 9.5 rows = 2”
Measurements
Roughly 2.5” all the way around
Abbreviations
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
BLO- back loops only
Notes
When sewing on Mr.Duboo’s face, count your stitches and rows starting from the bottom-right corner.
If you choose to make your tofu boxy, you can cut out square pieces of cardboard (or plastic canvas as someone suggested) to support the sides of the cube.
If you choose to make your tofu boxy, you can cut out square pieces of cardboard (or plastic canvas as someone suggested) to support the sides of the cube.
Pattern
Long panel
Chain 10
Row 1: In the 2nd chain from the hook, sc across (9)
Row 2-10: ch1, sc across
Row 11: ch 1, sc in BLO
Row 12-20: ch1, sc across
Row 21: repeat row 11
Row 22-30: ch1, sc across
Row 31: repeat row 11
Row 32-40: ch1, sc across
Square panels (Make 2)
Chain 10
Row 1: In the 2nd chain from the hook, sc across (9)
Row 2: Row 2-10: ch1, sc across
Leave a long tail for sewing (if you choose to mattress stitch).
Assembly
Take your long panel and mattress stitch your first row and your last row together (using the inner loops) to make 4 walls of the cube. Take a square panel and thread some black yarn on your tapestry needle. Starting from the bottom right, we are going to shape our mouth. From behind your panel, stick your tapestry needle up between stitches 2 and 3 and rows 3 and 4 (counting from the bottom-right).
Use small stitches to achieve well-defined lines.
Go diagonally to the left 1 stitch and 1 row down. Then stitch up diagonally to the left 1 stitch and up 1 row. You should be between stitches 4 and 5 and rows 3 and 4. Now make stitches going diagonally to the left 1 stitch and down 1 row. From here, sew diagonally 1 stitch to the left and up 1 row. You should now have a wide ‘w’ shaped smile shaped on your square.
Take your tapestry needle from the back and now find the edge of your closed left eyelid. The starting point will be 2 rows up and 1 stitch to the left from the last point where you stitched your smile. After pulling your black yarn through, sew 1 stitch to the right. The last part of your left eyelid, will be 1 stitch to the right and 1 row up. After completing your closed eyelid, make a small eyebrow between rows 7 and 8 and stitches 6 and 7.
**Do not worry about the mess behind the square. This will all be hiding inside the Ami.
Moving on to the other eyelid, we want to insert our needle up through stitches 3 and 4 and rows 6 and 7. Move your black yarn down diagonally to the right 1 stitch and 1 row down. The last part of your eyelid will be 1 stitch over on the same row. Make your eyebrow between stitches 2 and 3 and rows 7 and 8.
Take your red yarn and start making an outline of your tongue below and continue to string the yarn from the top (the center of your lips) to the outlined tongue below the lips.
You now have the option to continue to use your tapestry needle and mattress stitch along the edges of the square panels or single crochet along the edges. Mattress stitching will give you a rounder tofu while the single crocheted option will give you a more defined edging giving it a more boxy look. The choice is yours.
When you are on your last square, leave the last side open to fill the tofu up with poly-fil. Stuff as much (or as little as you’d like) and then continue to close up that last side. Before completely closing the cube, give it a last bit of stuffing and then completely close the cube. Weave in your ends.
Let's keep in touch! Hashtag #modestybylaura with your finished Mr.Duboo on Instagram. Can't wait to see yours!
Happy crocheting!
XO,
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The Middleton Purse is a basic and classy purse that will be sure to impress all your friends. The purse is just big enough for wallet and a makeup pouch. Great date night or out on the town bag. If you haven't crochet a bag before, this is a great purse to make.
Summer time is a tough season to design in my opinion. With the heat, it doesn't seem like a lot of people are interested in touching yarn. I can attest to it as I have lost my "crojo". So I decided to create the Middleton Collection. The collection includes this Middleton Purse, Middleton Tote, and Convertible Bow Bag. There is one more that is a part of this collection which has not debuted and will probably be introduced Summer 2020.
Materials
-2 (or 3; refer to the notes for explanation) skeins of Bernat Maker Home Dec in Steel Blue
-8.0 mm hook
-a chain strap (I used this https://amzn.to/2KD5Ac3.)
-a lock of your choice (I used this https://amzn.to/2VNJQLY.)
-a 1.0 inch gold plated D-ring
-stitch markers
-large tapestry needle
-scale to measure out yarn
Abbreviations
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
sc2tog-single crochet 2 together
st- stitch
sts-stitches
*- repeat from first asterisk to the
second asterisk
( ) -the number of stitches in that row
Gauge
Every 10 sts and 10 rows is 4”.
Measurements
(Rough estimates)
2.25” in width
6” in height
10” in length
Notes
- Beginning ch counts as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
-This pattern requires using three strands together. I bought 2 skeins and rolled three 5.8 oz balls from those 2 skeins with plenty of yarn left over. If you would liketo avoid rolling out balls, you can choose to buy 3 skeins of yarn.
-If you wish to use a difference chain handle, for reference, the one in this pattern is 39” long.
Pattern
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Back Panel and Flap
Chain 26
Row 1: sc into the 4th ch from your hook, *ch1 and skip a st, sc to the next* repeat to the end, turn your work (24)
Row 2-16: ch 2, sc in the first ch sp, *ch1 and skip a st, sc in the next st* repeat to the end with the last sc in the turning ch, turn your work
Row 17: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc2tog (next st and ch sp), sc in every st and ch sp across until you have 1 st and the turning ch, sc2tog (next st and turning ch), turn your work (22)
Row 18-27: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st),
sc across, turn your work
Row 28: ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc2tog, sc across until you have 2 st left, sc2tog, turn your work (20)
Row 29:ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), sc across, turn your work
Row 30-31:repeat rows 28 and 29 (18)
Row 32:Repeat row 28 (16)
Chain 1, single crochet all the way around the entire piece. (3 sc in each corner.)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Front Panel
Chain 26
Row 1: sc into the 4th ch from your hook, *ch1 and skip a st, sc to the next* repeat to the end, turn your work (24)
Row 2-15:ch 2, sc in the first ch sp, *ch1 and skip a st, sc in the next st* repeat to the end with the last sc in the turning ch, turn your work
Chain 1 and single crochet around the entire piece. (3 sc in each corner.)
Side and Bottom Panel
Chain 4
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from your hook, sc to the end, turn your work (3)
Row 2-53: ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st) sc across, turn your work (3)
Ch 1, sc along the length of the panel til you reach the first corner, 1 sc in the corner, sc in the same corner but with the d ring (refer to the pictures), sc across the width with the D-ring til you reach the next corner, sc in the corner again without the D ring, sc along the length of the panel til you reach the next corner and repeat the exact same steps that you did for the other side.
Assembly
Take your front panel, the side/bottom panel and some stitch markers to align the sides of the front panel to the side/bottom panel. Place a stitch marker through both at each corner of the front side of the bag.
Take your tapestry needle and one strand of yarn and mattress stitch through the sides of the bag. The stitch markers will help you stay on track with your sewing. Take your back and flap panel and mark the four corners of the back of the bag with the rest of the bag.
Mattress stitch from the first stitch marker and around to the last stitch marker. Attach your choice of lock and your choice of bag handle.
I hope that you find the Middleton Purse crochet pattern a fun one to do. Stay connected with me on social media. See you there!
Happy crocheting!
XO,
Laura
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.
I hope that you find the Middleton Purse crochet pattern a fun one to do. Stay connected with me on social media. See you there!
Happy crocheting!
XO,
Laura
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.
Perfect for Easter and spring, this simple and quick bunny Amigurumi can be an accessory to your keys, purses, and book bags. Who can resist a cute bunny?
Mild tempered, timid, fluffy and cuddly bunnies would be a dream pet. But in household like mine, the poor bunnies would probably end up with strokes from being chased by little terrors; A.K.A my children.
Amigurumi is definitely something I struggle with as a designer. Not because I find it difficult to design, but because I absolutely hate tapestry work and working with tiny stitches. When I talk with Amigurumi designers, they tell me stories of crochet hooks breaking. I was shocked that it is fairly a common thing that happens to Amigurumists. So kudos to all of you makers who mainly make Amigurumi. You have my respect.
Pattern
For the ad-free and inexpensive PDF version, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.
To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.
To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.
Materials
-any worsted weight yarn (lavender and pink, Loops and Threads Impeccable yarn was used in the picture)
-one pair of 9mm or 10 mm safety eyes
-stitch marker
-polyfil stuffing
-keychain of your choice
-3.5 mm or 4.0mm hook
-tapestry needle
Abbreviations
sc- single crochet
invdec- invisible decrease
st- stitch
sts-stitches
* Repeat stitches from first asterisk to second asterisk
MC- magic circle
( )- the number of stitches at the end of the round
Notes
-Everything is worked in continuous rounds.
-Make stitches tight as to not let the stuffing come through the stitches.
-Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
-Make stitches tight as to not let the stuffing come through the stitches.
-Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: with your lavender yarn create a MC and make 4 sc in the circle
Round 2: *2sc in next st, 1sc in next st* (6)
At this time, pull the end to close the MC.
Round 3-5: sc around
Stuff the ear with polyfil stuffing
Round 6: invdec, sc to the end of the round (5)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
Head
Round 1: Create a MC and crochet 6 sc in the MC
Round 2: 2sc into each st (12)
Round 3: *1sc, 2sc * repeat (18)
Round 4: *1sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc in the next* (24)
Round 5-7: sc around
Round 8: *sc in next two sts, invdec* (18)
Round 9: sc around
Sew in both ears.
Place safety eyes between rows 6 and 7 about 3-4 stitches apart.
Using contrasting yarn, make an x a row below and between the eyes for the nose.
I like to attach my keychain at this time as well.
Stuff the head with poly-fil
Round 11: invdec to the end (6)
Fasten off and leave a tail to close the head and weave in the end. Firmly stuff the head and close the opening by weaving in and out of the stitches. Weave in the remaining.
I hope you have enjoyed quick and easy bunny pattern. As always, leave your thoughts and comments down below. I would love to hear from you.
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.
I hope you have enjoyed quick and easy bunny pattern. As always, leave your thoughts and comments down below. I would love to hear from you.
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.
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