Archives for March 2014

Regional Convention

March 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

I attended the 39th Annual Regional Convention of the Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines this morning. It is a 2 day convention so I still have to attend today. It’s so sad to think that I’ll be leaving my baby again for today:( I’ll be taking a 2 hour trip to the venue again.

Photo courtesy of pinoyapache.blogspot.com

This is the venue where our convention was held. I wasn’t able to take a nice picture of the venue. I just grabbed a photo from a fellow Filipino blogger.

My best friend didn’t come and I felt sad about it. I kinda miss her. I’m happy that Odus came with me. He is just so proud of himself. Just look at him taking a selfie picture of himself.lol. Click here for the free crochet pattern of Odus.

I made a crocodile stitch purse for our convention and I’ll be sharing the pattern as soon as I can. That’s all I can share for now. I still have a convention to attend. So, bye for now…

Filed Under: Cebu Tagged With: Cebu, GEP, regional convention

Spring Inspired Tote Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

March 26, 2014 2 Comments

Here’s another free crochet pattern for you to work on. I have made a cute tote bag for myself. I really love nature and I thought of making a spring inspired bag. The colors also reflect nature. Brown is the earth. White signifies purity and innocence. Blue is the sky and the flower and the leaves signifies nature itself.

Crochet one for your love ones who loves nature like me. I’m pretty sure they’ll love it.

Here’s the pattern…

Materials Needed

Worsted Weight Yarn (brown, white,red and green)
Bulky Weight light blue yarn
5.5 mm crochet hook
Crystal Button
Tapestry Needle
Yarn Cutter

Finished item dimensions

Width – 10 inches
Height – 11 inches
Handle – 10 inches

Instructions

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3, (DC inc, DC in next 3)* repeat 8 times, join, (50 DC)

Round 6: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 4, (DC inc, DC in next 4)* repeat 8 times, join, (60 DC)

Round 7: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 5, (DC inc, DC in next 5)*
repeat 8 times, join, (70 DC)
Change to color white

Round 9: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 6, (DC inc, DC in next 6)*
repeat 8 times, join, (80 DC)

Round 10-23: Chain 4, skip 1 space, DC in the next,(Chain 1, skip 1 space, DC in the next)repeat 38 times,

Round 24: Chain 1, SC in between the DC posts all your way around (40 SC)

Row 25: Chain 1, 40 SC

Don’t fasten off, Change to light blue bulky weight yarn for the handle

Handle

Use light blue bulky weight yarn

Row 1:SC 10 times, turn (10 SC)
Row 2:SC 10 times, turn (10 SC)
Row 3:SC 10 times, turn (10 SC)
Row 4: SC dec, 6 SC, SC dec, turn (8 SC)
Row 5: 8 SC, turn
Row 6: 8 SC, turn
Row 7: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn (6 SC)
Row 8: 6 SC, turn (6 SC)
Row 9: 6 SC, turn (6 SC)
Row 10: SC dec, 2 SC SC dec (4 SC)
Row 11-23: 4 SC, turn
fasten off

Count 10 space from the bottom of your first handle and continue to work on your second handle with the same instructions above.

Sew the ends of the handle together.

Work a single crochet on the DC posts for the stem as shown above.

Flower

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 1, 10 SC in chain, slip stitch to first SC
Round 2: SC in same stitch,(make a 1 DC 2TR 1 DC in the next, SC in the next)*repeat 4 times, slip stitch, fasten off
I put a crystal button at the center of the flower just like the flower that I made from my last newborn hat. You can check out the pattern here.

Leaf (make 2)

Chain 8, skip 1 chain, SC in the next 2, Tr in the next 4, 2 DC
Work in rounds
Chain 1, 6 DC, slip stitch

Feel free to share this pattern with your friends. Credit me as the Designer and provide a link back to my site.

Please leave a message below for any clarifications and corrections on my pattern. You can also email me at rhea@craftyguild.com. I’m happy to help you out.

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Happy crocheting everyone…

Filed Under: free crochet pattern Tagged With: crochet bag, crochet tote, spring bag

Candy Crush Saga’s Odus the Owl Amigurumi

March 23, 2014 5 Comments

Good day everyone, sorry if I haven’t posted anything for a week. I’ve been sick for days but I’m back now and so is Odus. I made a bigger amigurumi version of him. I hope you find him more adorable this time. Crochet one for your friends and family who loves to play Candy Crush Saga.

My hubby draw Odus for me. I really sucked at drawing:)

Supplies Needed:

Worsted Weight Yarn(Lavender)
Blue
Orange
White
3.5 mm steel hook
yarn cutter
single strand copper wire (20 cm long)
superglue
11
long nose pliers for shaping the eyebrows

Finished item dimensions:

height: 5 inches
width: 3.25 inches

Crochet Abbreviations:

SC – single crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase

Notes:

Instructions:

Use the lavender yarn

Body

Round 1: Use Lavender Yarn, Magic Ring , Chain 1, 6 SC, join (6 SC)

Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same- increase made. SC inc all your way around, join (12 SC)

Round 3: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 1, (SC inc, SC in the next
1)repeat 3 times, join (18 SC)

Round 4: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 2, (SC inc, SC in the next 2) repeat 4 times, join (24 SC)

Round 5: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 3, (SC inc, SC in the next 3)* repeat 4 times, join (30 SC)

Round 6: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 4, (SC inc, SC in the next 4)
repeat 4 times, join, (36 SC)

Round 7: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 5, (SC inc, SC in the next 5)
repeat 4 times,join, (42 SC)

Round 8: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 6, (SC inc, SC in the next 6)
repeat 4 times, join, (48 SC)

Round 9-28: Chain 1, 47 SC, join (48 SC)

Round 29: Chain 1, SC dec , SC in the next 5, (SC dec, SC in the next 5)
repeat 4 times,join, (42 SC)

Round 30: Chain 1, SC dec , SC in the next 4, (SC dec, SC in the next 4)*
repeat 4 times, join, (36 SC)

Round 31: Chain 1, SC dec , SC in the next 3, (SC dec, SC in the next 3)* repeat 4 times, join (30 SC)

Round 32: Chain 1, SC dec , SC in the next 2, (SC dec, SC in the next 2)* repeat 4 times, join (24 SC)

Round 33: Chain 1, SC dec , SC in the next 1, (SC dec, SC in the next 1)*
repeat 3 times, join (18 SC)

Round 34: Chain 1, SC dec all your way around, join (12 SC)

Round 35: Chain 1, 6 SC, join, fasten off, weave ends

Eyes (make 2)

Blue Yarn

Round 1: Magic Ring, 6 SC in chain, fasten off

White Yarn

Round 1: Chain 5, SC in the 2nd chain from hook, SC in the next 2, 4 SC in the next,
Work in rounds, 3 SC, 4 SC in the next ,

Round 2: 3 SC, SC inc in next 4, 3 SC, 1 SC, SC inc in the next 2, 1 SC, slip stitch, fasten off

Sew the eyes together. Refer to the picture above.

Beak

Use Orange yarnRound 1: Magic Ring, 4 SC in ring
Round 2: Skip 1 SC, SC in the next, fasten off

Claws (Make 2)

Use Orange yarn

Round 1: Use Yellow Yarn, Magic Ring , Chain 1, 6 SC, join
Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same- increase made. SC inc all your way around, join
Round 3: (Chain 6, Skip 1 Chain, 5 SC, slip stitch in next)* repeat 2 times

Head and Tail

Use blue yarn

Round 1: Use Yellow Yarn, Magic Ring , Chain 1, 6 SC, join (6 SC)

Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same- increase made. SC inc all your way around, join (12 SC)

Round 3: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 1, (SC inc, SC in the next
1)repeat 3 times, join (18 SC)

Round 4: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 2, (SC inc, SC in the next 2) repeat 4 times, join (24 SC)

Round 5: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 3, (SC inc, SC in the next 3)* repeat 4 times, join (30 SC)

Round 6: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 4, (SC inc, SC in the next 4)
repeat 4 times, join, (36 SC)

Round 7: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 5, (SC inc, SC in the next 5)
repeat 4 times,join, (42 SC)

Round 8: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 6, (SC inc, SC in the next 6)*
repeat 4 times, join, (48 SC)

Round 9: 48 SC, dont fasten off continue working for his forehead

Forehead part

Row 1: Chain 1, 8 SC, turn

Row 2: Chain 1, SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: Chain 1, 6 SC, turn

Row 4: Chain 1, SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 4 SC, turn

Row 6: 2 SC dec, turn

Row 7: 2 SC, fasten off

Back Portion and Tail:

Count 14 SC from the forehead part and work on the back part and tail

Row 1: Chain 1, 12 SC, turn

Row 2: Chain 1, SC dec, 8 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: Chain 1, 10 SC, turn

Row 4: Chain 1, SC dec, 6 SC, SC dec, turn
Row 5: Chain 1, 8 SC, turn
Row 6: Chain 1, SC dec, SC in next 4, SC dec, turn
Row 7: Chain 1, 6 SC, turn
Row 8: Chain 1, SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn
Row 9-14: Chain 1, 4 SC, turn

Don’t fasten off continue working on the tail

(Chain 11, SC in the 2nd chain from your hook, 10 SC, slip stitch on the next) *repeat 2 times, fasten off

Wings (Make 2)

Use blue yarn

Round 1: Chain 5, SC in the 2nd chain from hook, 3 SC, 4 SC in same stitch (your 1st chain),

Continue working on the opposite side of your foundation chain

3 SC, 4 SC in same stitch (your 5th chain)

Round 2: 4 SC, SC inc in the next 2 stitches, 1 SC, DC inc, TR inc in the next 3 stitches.

Chain 7, SC in the 2nd chain from hook, 1 SC, 2 DC, 2 TR, slip stich.

Eyebrows

Cut a 20 cm(8 inches) in length single strand copper wire
Fold in half and shape it like shown in the picture using a long nose pliers
Wrap the wire with blue yarn, put superglue on the ends
Wrap with white yarn to alternate the blue and white yarn as shown above

Assembly

Eyes – between round 18 – 26

Beak – between round 18 – 19

Wings – the upper portion of the wings is positioned at round 21

Head, back and tail – the tip of his forehead is positioned at round 24

Claws – at the bottom

eyebrows – position just above the tip of his forehead

Update: September 15, 2014

I revised the pattern for the wings. I made a diagram for it. I hope this helps.

Round 1: Chain 5, SC in the 2nd chain from hook, 3 SC, 4 SC in same stitch (your 1st chain),

Continue working on the opposite side of your foundation chain

3 SC, 4 SC in same stitch (your 5th chain)

Round 2: 4 SC, SC inc in the next 2 stitches, 1 SC, DC inc, TR inc in the next 3 stitches.

Chain 7, SC in the 2nd chain from hook, 1 SC, 2 DC, 2 TR, slip stich.

All done! You just made Odus. Feel free to share this pattern with your friends. Credit me as the Designer and provide a link back to my site.

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Filed Under: amigurumi Tagged With: candy crush, odus, plush toy, stuffies

Heart Stitch Marker

March 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

I just made a cute heart stitch marker for my crochet projects. I really love crochet and cross stitch so I thought of combining them in this project. You can also use this as a cellphone charm or a keychain or whatever you want it to. This is so easy to make so make yours too…

Supplies Needed:

Aida Cloth

Lace Yarn

1.3 mm steel hook

yarn cutter

cross stitch needle

lobster clasp

Here’s the pattern for the heart.

Make 2

Cut them as shown on the picture using a yarn cutter.

Join the two heart pieces and sew them together as shown here

Using a red yarn, Insert your hook to the white yarn that we used to sew the hearts together. (Chain 6, Insert hook into the 4th chain,yarn over,pull,

slip stitch into the next white yarn)* repeat 9 times. Slip stitch, fasten off. Weave ends.

Do the same thing on the other side of the heart. Insert a red yarn in the upper central part of the heart to the lobster clasp. Tie it up and you’re done.

By the way, guess what’s my next post. I’m done making the body, I just have to make the parts. Yeah right, I think you already know. It’s Odus again!, just a bigger one. I wanted to make a much more detailed version of him. I hope I can really pull this off. I’m so excited to share this project with you.

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Happy crochet-stitchin’ everyone…

Filed Under: free cross stitch pattern Tagged With: heart, stitch marker

Odus Amigurumi Pattern

March 13, 2014 2 Comments

Supplies Needed:

Worsted Weight Yarn(Lavender)
Lace Yarns (violet,orange,white and black)
3.5 mm steel hook
1.3 mm steel hook
yarn cutter
paper clip for the eyebrows (2.9 cm long)
superglue
11
long nose pliers for shaping the eyebrows

Finished item dimensions:

height: 2.5 “
width: 2″

Crochet Abbreviations:

SC – single crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase

Notes:
I used worsted weight yarn for the body and lace yarn for the parts

Instructions:

Body

Eyes:

With white yarn, chain 5,SC in the 4th chain, 3 SC, SC inc in same 3 times
4 SC, 3 SC in same,
12 SC around. Fasten Off (Make 2)

With black yarn make a magic ring, chain 1, 6 SC,join, Fasten off (Make 2)
Sew to the White oval to make eyes. Position it to the lower left corner.

Nose:
Magic ring, 4 SC,
4 SC,
SC dec 2 times
Fasten off

Claws (make 2):
Magic Ring, Chain 1, SC 6 times, Join,
Chain 1, SC in same stitch, SC increase 5 times, join,fasten off

Wings:
Chain 11, SC in the 2nd chain from hook, 9 SC , SC 5 times in next chain, continue to work in rounds, 10 SC
10 SC, turn 20 SC, turn, 10 SC, fasten off

Tail:
The same with claws

Eyebrows:

Straighten the Paperclip using a long nose.
Fold it in half. Tweak at both ends to form the eyebrows as shown in the image.
Wrap the clip with violet lace yarn. Put superglue on the ends.
Wrap with white lace yarn.See pictures for reference. Glue on ends.

Head:

Round 1: Use Yellow Yarn, Magic Ring, Chain 1, 6 SC, join (6 SC)

Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same- increase made. SC inc all your way around, join (12 SC)

Round 3: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 1, (SC inc, SC in the next
1)repeat 3 times, join (18 SC)

Round 4: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 2, (SC inc, SC in the next 2) repeat 4 times, join (24 SC)

Round 5: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 3, (SC inc, SC in the next 3)* repeat 4 times, join (30 SC)

Round 6: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 4, (SC inc, SC in the next 4)* repeat 4 times, join (36 SC)

Don’t Fasten off. Continue working on his forehead.
6 SC, turn
SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn
4 SC, tUrn
SC dec 2 times, turn
2 SC, fasten off

Filed Under: amigurumi Tagged With: candy crush, odus, owl

Odus Amigurumi

March 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

I just finished another amigurumi project. This is my second amigurumi project and I’m happy to see that It turned out cute. My first project was the flappy bird.

Meet Odus the owl from the famous game Candy Crush. Owls are very popular these days and I thought of crocheting one. I love Odus because he’s so cute but I hate him everytime he falls off from the crescent moon.

I wasn’t able to finish writing the pattern yet. Hopefully I can share the pattern with you by tomorrow.

Filed Under: amigurumi Tagged With: candy crush, odus, owl

Crochet a Beanie Hat with Earflaps and Braids for All Ages

March 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

My Cute Baby in his lavender hat

I made a toodler size for him and it fits perfectly.

This crochet beanie hat with earflaps is perfect for beginners to practice. It only uses Chain, Double Crochet and Slip Stitches. I made this pattern as a base for my future hat projects. Be creative, use this pattern to make your own owl hat, bear hat or fox hat, etc. I have a lot of ideas in mind. Don’t worry I’ll be sharing it with you in the future. I stayed up late last night just to finish this pattern. It payed off, I already finished it and I’m sharing it with you guys. Here it is.

Materials Needed:

worsted weight yarn 2 colors white color of your choice, (I used lavender)

5.5 mm crochet hook measuring tape

yarn cutter

Instructions:

Newborn to 3 Months

dimensions:

circumference – 12-13 ”

height – 5″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 4, (DC inc, DC in next 4 )* repeat 4 times, join, (36 DC)

Round 5-8: Chain 2, 36 DC, join (36 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: 6 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 4 SC, turn

Row 4: 2 SC decreases, turn

Row 5: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: count 13 stitches from your 1st earflap, 6 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 4 SC, turn

Row 4: 2 SC decreases, turn

Row 5: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

Cut 4 strands of white yarn and 2 strands of lavender yarn ( 12″ each ) Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap. Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop. Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding. Tie a knot to finish.

Baby(3-6 Months)

dimensions:

circumference – 13 -14 ”

height – 6″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join,(30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5-10: Chain 2, 40 DC, join (40 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: 6 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 4 SC, turn

Row 4: 2 SC decreases, turn

Row 5: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: count 14 stitches from your 1st earflap, 6 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 4 SC, turn

Row 4: 2 SC decreases, turn

Row 5: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids: Cut 4 strands of white yarn and 2 strands of lavender yarn ( 12″ each ) Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap. Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop. Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding. Tie a knot to finish.

6 to 9 Months

dimensions:

circumference – 14-15 ”

height – 7″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 9, (DC inc, DC in next 9)* repeat 2 times, join, (44 DC)

Round 6-11: Chain 2, 44 DC, join (44 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: 8 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 6 SC, turn

Row 4: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 4 SC, turn

Row 6: 2 SC dec, turn

Row 7: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: count 14 stitches from your 1st earflap, 6 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 6 SC, turn

Row 4: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 4 SC, turn

Row 6: 2 SC dec, turn

Row 7: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

Cut 6 strands of white yarn and 3 strands of lavender yarn ( 16″ each ) Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap. Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop. Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding. Tie a knot to finish.

9 to 12 Months

dimensions:

circumference – 16-17 ”

height – 7.5″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3, (DC inc, DC in next 3)* repeat 8 times, join, (50 DC)

Round 6-12: Chain 2, 50 DC, join (50 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: 8 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 6 SC, turn

Row 4: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 4 SC, turn

Row 6: 2 SC dec, turn

Row 7: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: count 17 stitches from your 1st earflap, 6 SC, turn

Row 2: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 6 SC, turn

Row 4: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 4 SC, turn

Row 6: 2 SC dec, turn

Row 7: 2 SC Fasten Off. Weave ends SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

Cut 6 strands of white yarn and 3 strands of lavender yarn ( 24″ each ) Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap. Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop. Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding. Tie a knot to finish.

Toddler (1-3 years)

dimensions:

circumference – 18-19 ”

height – 8″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3, (DC inc, DC in next 3)* repeat 8 times, join, (50 DC)

Round 6: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 9, (DC inc, DC in next 9)* repeat 3 times, join, (55 DC)

Round 7-12: Chain 2, 55 DC, join (55 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: 10 SC, turn

Row 2: SC decrease, 6 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 8 SC, turn

Row 4: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 6 SC, turn

Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 2, SC dec, turn

Row 7: 4 SC, turn

Row 8: 2 SC dec, turn

Row 9: 2 SC

Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: Count 17 stitches from your 1st earflap, 10 SC, turn

Row 2: SC decrease, 6 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 8 SC, turn

Row 4: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 6 SC, turn

Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 2, SC dec, turn

Row 7: 4 SC, turn

Row 8: 2 SC dec, turn

Row 9: 2 SC

Fasten Off. Weave ends

SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

Cut 6 strands of white yarn and 3 strands of lavender yarn ( 30″ each ) Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap. Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop. Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding. Tie a knot to finish.

Child (3-10 years)

dimensions:

circumference -19 ”

height – 8.5″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3, (DC inc, DC in next 3)* repeat 8 times,join, (50 DC)

Round 6: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 9, (DC inc, DC in next 9)* repeat 3 times, join, (55 DC)

Round 7-13: Chain 2, 55 DC, join (55 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: 10 SC, turn Row 2: SC decrease, 6 SC, SC dec, turn Row 3: 8 SC, turn Row 4: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn Row 5: 6 SC, turn Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 2, SC dec, turn Row 7: 4 SC, turn Row 8: 2 SC dec, turn Row 9: 2 SC

Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: Count 17 stitches from your 1st earflap, 10 SC, turn Row 2: SC decrease, 6 SC, SC dec, turn Row 3: 8 SC, turn Row 4: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn Row 5: 6 SC, turn Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 2, SC dec, turn Row 7: 4 SC, turn Row 8: 2 SC dec, turn Row 9: 2 SC

Fasten Off. Weave ends

SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

Cut 8 strands of white yarn and 4 strands of lavender yarn ( 36″ each )

Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap.

Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop.

Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding.

Tie a knot to finish.

Teens

dimensions:

circumference – 20-21″

height – 9″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3, (DC inc, DC in next 3)* repeat 8 times, join, (50 DC)

Round 6: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 4, (DC inc, DC in next 4)* repeat 8 times, join, (60 DC)

Round 7-14: Chain 2, 60 DC, join (60 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2: Row 1: Count 17 stitches from your 1st earflap, 10 SC, turn Row 2: SC decrease, 6 SC, SC dec, turn Row 3: 8 SC, turn Row 4: SC dec, 4 SC, SC dec, turn Row 5: 6 SC, turn Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 2, SC dec, turn Row 7: 4 SC, turn Row 8: 2 SC dec, turn Row 9: 2 SC

Fasten Off. Weave ends

SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

Cut 8 strands of white yarn and 4 strands of lavender yarn ( 36″ each )

Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap.

Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop.

Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding.

Tie a knot to finish.

Adult Woman

dimensions:

circumference – 21-22″

height – 10.5″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3, (DC inc, DC in next 3)* repeat 8 times, join, (50 DC)

Round 6: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 4, (DC inc, DC in next 4)* repeat 8 times, join, (60 DC)

Round 7-16: Chain 2, 60 DC, join (60 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Row 1: 12 SC, turn Row 2: SC decrease, 8 SC, SC dec, turn Row 3: 10 SC, turn Row 4: SC dec, 6 SC, SC dec, turn Row 5: 8 SC, turn Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 4, SC dec, turn Row 7: 6 SC, turn Row 8: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn Row 9: 4 SC, turn Row 10: 2 SC dec

Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: Count 18 stitches from your 1st earflap, 12 SC, turn Row 2: SC decrease, 8 SC, SC dec, turn Row 3: 10 SC, turn Row 4: SC dec, 6 SC, SC dec, turn Row 5: 8 SC, turn Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 4, SC dec, turn Row 7: 6 SC, turn Row 8: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn Row 9: 4 SC, turn Row 10: 2 SC dec

Fasten Off. Weave ends

SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

Cut 8 strands of white yarn and 4 strands of lavender yarn ( 40″ each ) Fold them in half and pull the folded side with a hook to the center bottom part of the earflap. Pull the ends of the yarn to the loop. Divide the strands in 3 parts. Start braiding. Tie a knot to finish.

Adult Man

dimensions:

circumference – 23-24″

height – 11″ including earflaps

Hat

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join, (10DC)

Round 2: Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch, 2 DC in each around,join, (20 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch, DC in next, (DC inc, DC in the next)* repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2, (DC inc, DC in next 2)* repeat 8 times, join, (40 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3, (DC inc, DC in next 3)* repeat 8 times, join, (50 DC)

Round 6: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 4, (DC inc, DC in next 4)* repeat 8 times, join, (60 DC)

Round 7: Chain 2, DC in same stitch, DC in next 11, (DC inc, DC in next 4)* repeat 3 times, join, (65 DC)

Round 8-17: Chain 2, 65 DC, join (65 DC) Don’t fasten off, start working on the earflaps.

Earflap 1:

Fasten Off. Weave ends

Earflap 2:

Row 1: Count 18 stitches from your 1st earflap, 12 SC, turn

Row 2: SC decrease, 8 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 3: 10 SC, turn

Row 4: SC dec, 6 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 5: 8 SC, turn

Row 6: SC dec, SC in next 4, SC dec, turn

Row 7: 6 SC, turn

Row 8: SC dec, 2 SC, SC dec, turn

Row 9: 4 SC, turn Row 10: 2 SC dec

Fasten Off. Weave ends

SC on the edges using a white yarn

Braids:

All done! You just made yourself a hat. Feel free to share this pattern with your friends. You can sell the finished item from my patterns but not the pattern itself. Credit me as the Designer and provide a link back to my site.

Please leave a message below for any clarifications and corrections on my pattern. You can also email me at rhe@craftyguild.com. I’m happy to help you out.

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New Born Baby Girl Crochet Hat for Beginners

March 7, 2014 3 Comments

I just made a newborn baby girl crochet hat. Check out the written free pattern on my blog. This is so easy to make and perfect for beginners to practice.

Supplies Needed:

Worsted Weight Yarn (Peach, White and Sky Blue)
5.5 mm Crochet Hook
3.5 mm Crochet Hook for the flower
Tapestry Needle
Crystal Button

Hat dimensions:

Circumference: 12″
Height: 5″

Instructions:

Hat

Row 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2 counts as a DC, DC 9, join to 1st DC (10 DC)

Row 2: Chain 2 counts as DC,DC in the same stitch, DC increase in each stitch around, join, (20 DC)

Row 3: Chain 2, DC in same, DC in the next 1 (DC inc. , DC in the next 1)repeat 8 times, join, (30 DC)

Row 4; Chain 2, DC in same, DC in the next 4, ( DC inc., DC in the next 4)repeat 4 times, join, (36 DC)

Rows 5 – 10: Chain 2, DC all your way around. Join.(36 DC). Fasten off. Weave on ends.

Notes:

In rows 7-9 crochet in the back loop to have a horizontal bar effect

Flower (use a 3.5 mm Crochet Hook)

With white yarn Chain 7, Slip stitch in 1st chain (7 DC)
Chain 2, DC in same stitch, 2 DC in each stitch (14 DC)
Join Blue Yarn (slip stitch,4 TR in next stitch)* repeat 6 times
Fasten Off.

Sew the crystal button at the center of the flower

Sew the flower in the 6th – 9th row

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Crochet a Flappy Bird

March 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

Are you a Flappy Bird fan? How much do you hate this game? Well if you ask me, I really do hate this game. It’s the hardest game I’ve ever played. I never played Mario before and I really suck at playing platform games. RPG and action/adventure games are my kind of thing. Final Fantasy series, Harvest Moon, Grandia, Atellier Totori, Ni No Kuni, God of War and Uncharted series. Those are the games that I played before. I actually miss them just recalling it now.

Back to Flappy Bird. I really felt uneasy not to be able to reach even 5 points. That frustration lead me to the conclusion that I better crochet a Flappy Bird instead of playing the game:)

It actually worked! It turned out so cute and I actually felt good about it. I don’t hate him anymore. In fact I am loving him that much. Who would never love those red pouty lips right?lol.

Crochet a Flappy Bird for your friends. I’m sure they will love it too. Even though Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen pulled the game from the app stores, Flappy Bird will always remain in our hearts ♥♥♥

So much for the chitchat. Here’s the pattern:

Supplies Needed:

worsted weight yarn (white, yellow and red)
3.5 mm crochet hook
yarn cutter

Finished item dimensions:

height: 1.5 “
width: 3.25″ including wings

Crochet Abbreviations:

SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase

Instructions:

Body

Round 1: Use Yellow Yarn, Magic Ring, Chain 1, 6 SC, join (6 SC)

Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same- increase made. SC inc all your way around, join (12 SC)

Round 3: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 1, (SC inc, SC in the next
1)repeat 3 times, join (18 SC)

Round 4: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 2, (SC inc, SC in the next 2) repeat 4 times, join (24 SC)

Round 5: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 3, (SC inc, SC in the next 3)* repeat 4 times, join (30 SC)

Round 6: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 4, (SC inc, SC in the next 4)* repeat 4 times, join (36 SC)

Round 7: Chain 1, SC in same, SC in the next 5, (SC inc, SC in the next 5)* repeat 4 times, join (42 SC)

Round 8 – Round 11: 42 SC

Round 12: Chain 1, SC dec, SC in the next 4, (SC dec, SC in the next 4)* repeat 4 times, join (36 SC)

Round 13: Chain 1, SC dec, SC in the next 3, (SC dec, SC in the next 3)* repeat 4 times, join (30 SC)

Round 14: Chain 1, SC dec, SC in the next 2, (SC dec, SC in the next 2)* repeat 4 times, join (24 SC)
Start filling the body with polifill stuffing.

Round 15: Chain 1, SC dec, SC in the next 1,(SC dec, SC in the next 1)*
repeat 3 times, join (18 SC)

Round 16: Chain 1, SC dec . SC dec all your way around, join (12 SC)

Round 17: 6 SC, slip stitch, fasten off

Eyes (make 2)

Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 1, 6 SC, join (6 SC)

Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same- increase made. SC inc all your way around, join (12 SC)

Fasten off.

Sew a black yarn to make the eyes.

Wings

Round 1: Use white Yarn, Magic Ring, Chain 1, 6 SC, join (6 SC)

Round 2: Chain 1, SC in same- increase made. SC inc all your way around, join (12 SC)

Fasten off. Make 4.

Sew together each pair to make 2 wings.

Lips

Use Red Yarn, Magic ring, Chain 1, 4 SC, join, SC until you reach 5cm. Fasten off. Make 2.

Assembly

Sew the parts to the body.

Wings: Round 10, Eyes: Round 8-12, Lips: Round 6-7

All done! You just made yourself a Flappy Bird. Feel free to share this pattern with your friends. You can sell the finished item from my patterns but not the pattern itself. Credit me as the Designer and provide a link back to my site.

If you are making this flappy bird and you want your finished item to be featured on my blog you can send me the pictures through mail. Send me an email at rhea@craftyguild.com. And oh, don’t forget your picture too. I want to feature you in my blog and tell us a little about yourself too.

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♥♥♥ Rhea ♥♥♥

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Crochet Sun Hat for My Bestfriend

March 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

Last Friday my best friend and I attended the Provincial General Assembly for Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines- Cebu Chapter together with our fellow Engineers. It’s been a month since the last time I saw her so I decided to make a sun hat for her. She always works on field and a crochet sun hat would be a perfect gift for her.

She was so happy about it. She even wore it the next day at work. I’m glad that she likes it. Gifts made by hand surely strucks the hearts of those whom we give it. For us crocheters, it’s a great pleasure when someone appreciates our work. It encourages us to make even more projects.

I’m sharing this pattern for free and I hope I can make more projects as I can.

Materials Needed:

Bulky Weight Yarn (Brown and White)

5.5 mm crochet hook

Yarn Cutter

Finished item fits adults

circumference – 23″

Instructions:

Hat

Magic Ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC,

Round 2:Chain 2 counts as a DC,DC in the same stitch-, 2 DC in each around,join, (22 DC)

Round 3: Chain 2,DC in same stitch-an increase made, DC in next, (DC increase, DC in the next)*repeat around, join, (33 DC)

Round 4: Chain 2, DC in same stitch-an inc made, DC in next 2,(DC inc,DC in the next 2)* repeat around, join, (44 DC)

Round 5: Chain 2, DC in same stitch-inc made, DC in next 10,(DC inc, DC in the next 10)* repeat around, join, (48 DC)

Round 6: Chain 2, DC in same stitch-inc made, DC in next 11,(DC inc,DC in the next 11)*repeat around, join, (52 DC)

Round 7: Chain 2, DC in same stitch-inc made, DC in next 12,(DC inc, DC in the next 12)*repeat around, join, (56DC)

Round 8-11:Chain 2,DC in each around, join, (56 DC)

Round 12: Chain 4, (Skip next stitch, 1 DC,chain 2)*repeat all your way around, join(74 stitches)

Round 13: SC all your way around, add 1 sc to make 75 stitches,join
(I added 1 sc here to make it divisible by 5 which makes it easier for me to work on my next row)(75 stitches made)

Round 14-15: SC all your way around (75 SC)

Round 16: Chain 1,SC in the same stitch, SC in the next 4,(SC inc, SC in the next 4)* repeat all your way around, join(90 SC)

Round 17 – Round 18: SC all your way around, join (90 SC)

Round 19: (SC, DC,TR,DC,SC)*repeat all your way around, join
Fasten off.Weave on ends.

To make an accent chain 100 using a white yarn and weave it around round 12, join,fasten off.

I hope you you like my free patterns.
Happy crocheting♥♥♥

Filed Under: free crochet pattern Tagged With: crochet, sun hat

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