Free Crochet Pattern-- Mr.Duboo

Wednesday, December 4, 2019






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

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Materials

-4.0mm crochet hook 
-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.




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,

Laura



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On the Clouds Beanie Knit Pattern

Friday, November 29, 2019







To purchase this premium pattern, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.
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What are some things that come across your mind when the word winter is brought up? Is it hot cocoa, s'mores, sitting in front of fire places, cozy blankets? Perhaps Christmas?



For me, the word 'winter' brings up images of cables. Who's with me here? Cables are everywhere during the cold season. I don't mind them. I think that they are so beautiful but making knit cables was not a favorite of mine when I tried it for the first time a few years back.




I don't know what happened during those short few years, but I think I may be a little addicted to them now. On the Clouds Beanie is my first cable beanie that I designed and guess what? I have another one designed that I haven't yet revealed. I plan to test the design one more time before sending them off to testers.









On the Clouds Beanie has a total of 8 cables running up the hat on a background of reverse stockinette stitch. The rim is about 3 inches thick and the height of the entire hat is roughly 9.5 inches long. Un-stretched the hat's circumference is 14 inches. The hat will fit the average size of a woman and also a child.





Nautical Tote Knit Pattern

Wednesday, November 27, 2019





A simple tote with a touch of lace makes for a beautiful addition to your bag collection. With signature nautical colors, this bag is sure to catch everyone's eye. 

The Nautical Tote is a beautiful and simple bag that includes both knit and crochet. The body of this tote is knit while the handles are crocheted. The body includes some eyelet v-stitches to make it stand out a little from just a plain colorblock tote.




Pattern

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Materials

-5.0mm knitting needles
-4.5mm crochet hook
-a skein of Loops and Thread Impeccable in colors gold, pale gray, and sapphire
-tapestry needle


Gauge 

Crochet straps: every 16 stitches equal 4 inches

Tote Body: every 25 rows and 18 stitches equal 4 inches



Measurements

The tote panels are approximately 12 inches long and 10.8 inches wide.

The straps have are approximately 20.5 inches long and will have approximately an 18 inch drop after it is sewn onto the tote.

Notes


To alter the length, crochet more rows for a longer tote and less for a shorter tote.


For a smaller or wider tote, simply cast on in multiples of 12+1.


To make your handle straps longer increase the number of beginning chains. To shorten them, decrease the number of beginning chains.







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Happy knitting!



XO, 


Laura




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Autumn Beanie Knit Beanie

Monday, November 25, 2019





This child size pixie style beanie is super fast to knit up and a great addition to your child’s fall and winter attire.

You may be surprised to find out that knitting was actually the first craft I learned between crochet and knit. While I've only known how to crochet for 2+ years, I've known how to knit for about 15 years.

The Autumn Beanie is my first ever knit hat design and the second hat I ever knitted in my life. Crazy, right? The reason behind this is because I look horrible in hats. It is very rare that I find a hat that compliments my face shape. Let's just say it's not one of my favorite accessories. However, my kids look super cute in them and with the cold winter ahead of us, I decided to design a hat that my kids would love.





My sassy daughter, Sophia. LOL.


This pixie hat would also look super cute in either red or green for a Christmas elf hat, don't you think?


The hat is a very basic and simple hat design; perfect for beginning knitters!







Pattern

For an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of this pattern, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.

To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.



Materials

-9.0mm double pointed knitting needles (or circular needles)
-Lion Brand Hometown Tweed in Canyon
-tapestry needle
-stitch marker

Gauge

5.75 sts and 7.5 rows equals 2”.

Stitches Used in This Pattern

Stockinette Stitch

Measurements

The circumference of this hat is 16” un-stretched.

Notes

This hat is worked in continuous rounds.
You can begin with circular needles and move onto DPN when it gets harder to work with the circular needles.








My son, Caleb, makes a great model. Doesn't he?


I hope that you enjoy my first knit beanie design. I have more ready to debut so keep a look out!


Happy knitting!


XO,

Laura



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Free Knit Pattern-- Feminine Sani Pouch

Friday, November 22, 2019






Need to find a way to be discreet when it’s that time of the month? This quick and easy pattern is the perfect pouch to keep your sanitary napkins out of sight.

I really love making practical things. This design was initiated because one of my children found my empty pouch and hid it. The one they hid was one that was made out of fabric and sewn. Unfortunately it's been years since I touched a sewing machine and I just don't have the time at this stage of my life to relearn. (Kids keep me way too busy.)

This pattern is a very quick one. Hope you enjoy it!

Pattern

For an inexpensive ad-free PDF version, please visit Etsy or Ravelry

To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.


Materials

-1 skeins of Lion Brands Comfy Cotton Blend
-5.5mm (circular) knitting needles
-5.5mm crochet hook
-stitch markers
-tapestry needle

Abbreviations

sts-stitches

Gauge

9 sts and 9 rows = 2 inches

Measurements

Pouch approximately 4.25” length (not including flap) by 4.5” wide

Due to the nature of knitting, measurements can vary as pieces can be stretched. 

Pouch

Cast on 22

Row 1: knit 

Row 2: purl

Row 3-50: repeat row 1 and 2

Row 51: bind off the first two sts (knitwise), knit until you have 2 sts left, bind off (knitwise)

Row 52: bind off the first two sts (purlwise), purl until you have 2sts left, bind off the last 2 sts

Row 53-54: repeat row 51 and 52

Row 55: bind off 7 sts (which brings you to the center)

Take a 5.5mm crochet hook and chain 4.




Slip the last chain onto the left needle to continue binding off your work, bind off to the end. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Count up 43 rows from the bottom and use a stitch marker on either ends of pouch panel piece.

Fold up from the bottom to row 43 with the right side facing out. Mattress stitch down the sides of the panel starting from the stitch markers. Weave in your ends

Ribbon

Cast on 8.

Row 1-14: knit

BO knitwise




Take some yarn and leaving a tail start winding the yarn around the center of the ribbon panel. Wind the yarn as much to your liking and tie off the end with the tail that you left from the beginning. You will take the tails to secure it to the pouch.

Center your ribbon in the middle of the pouch. The ribbon will act as a “button” so that you can use the loop on the flap of the pouch to close it.


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Happy crocheting!


XO,


Laura




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Free Crochet Pattern-- Middleton Purse

Monday, June 3, 2019





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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To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.


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 





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