Christmas Poo

When I first made this my husband laughed and commented "So what, you made a piece of talking poo!".

Here is the pattern for those of you that want to make your own talking poo!

Abbreviations used:
Chain-ch
Single Crochet-sc
Single crochet two together-sc2tog (single crochet decrease)
Finish Off-fo

This was made using some random worsted weight yarn and a G hook. Some other supplies you might need are glue, felt, pipe cleaners, and poly fil.

Poo Pattern:

Start with a magic ring or chain 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into 2nd chain from hook or into magic ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: 2sc into each sc (12 sc)
Round 3: * sc into first sc, and then 2 sc into next sc * repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Round 4-10: sc into each sc (18 sc)
Round 11: * sc into first sc, sc2tog * repeat from * around. (12 sc)
Round 12: sc into each sc around (12 sc)
Round 13: Repeat round 3 (18 sc)
Round 14-20: sc into each sc (18 sc)
Round 21: Repeat round 11 (12 sc)
Round 22: Repeat round 3 (18sc)
Round 23-25: sc into each sc (18 sc)
Round 26: Repeat round 11 (12 sc)
(Start stuffing here)
Round 27: sc into each sc (12 sc)
Round 28: * sc into first sc, sc2tog in next sc * repeat from * around. (6 sc)
Round 29-30: sc into each sc around (6 sc)

Finish off and weave in ends. 

Hat Pattern:

Start with a magic ring or chain 2.
Round 1: 5 sc into 2nd chain from hook or into magic ring (5 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc into each sc. (10 sc)
Round 3: * sc into first sc and then 2 sc into next sc * repeat from * around. (15 sc)
Round 4: * sc into next 2 sc and then 2 sc into next stitch * repeat from * around. (20 sc)
Round 5-11: sc into each stitch (20 sc)
Change to white yarn here. 
Round 12-18: sc into each stitch (20 sc)

Attach a pom pom to the top of the hat ....and that's all!.

Toddler Sized Fingerless Gloves-Free Pattern

My little princess demanded a pair of these for herself after she saw a pair I made for someone else. These are very simple and work up super quick!

Abbreviations Used:
Chain-ch
Stitches-sts
Slip Stitch-sl st
Double Crochet-dc
Chain Space: ch sp

Chain 20 (this fit around my 3 year old daughter's hands), join with sl st to form a circle. Be careful not to twist the chain.
Round 1: chain 3, dc into each ch.
Round 2-3: chain 3, dc into each dc.
Round 4: chain 3, dc into first 5 dc, then chain 5 and skip 5 sts, then dc into the remaining sts. This makes the thumb opening.
Round 5: chain 3, dc into first 5 dc, 5 dc into the ch sp, then dc into the remaining sts.
Round 6-?: chain 3, dc into each dc around.
Once you reach the desired length, finish off and weave in ends.

You can make these as long as you want. They are worked from the fingers up. Ignore the small mishap on the glove on the left, my daughter was picking at it before I took the picture.




These were made with a G hook and Red Heart Super Saver in Pretty.

A Super Easy Hat with Decorative Edging

This hat is super easy and works up fast!

Abbreviations used:

Double Crochet: DC
Stitches: STS
Chain: CH
Magic Ring/Magic Circle: MC
Half Double Crochet: HDC
Single Crochet: SC
Slip Stitch: SS
Repeat from * to * when indicated.

Don't join rounds at the end of each row. 

The hat in the picture was made using Red Heart Super Saver and an I hook. A stitch marker comes in handy to keep track of the rounds.

Start with a MC or chain 2,
Round 1: 10 DC into MC or into second chain from hook (10)
Round 2: 2 DC into each DC around (20)
Round 3: *2 DC into first st, then DC in next st* (30)
Round 4: *2 DC into first st, then DC in next 2 sts* (40)
Round 5: *2 DC into first st, then DC in next 3 sts* (50)
Round 6: *2 DC into first st, then DC in next 4 sts* (60)
Round 7: *2 DC into first st, then DC in next 5 sts* (70)
Repeat round 7 until hat is desired length, starting with stitch number 60 in last round, HDC in next 5 sts and in the remaining sts SC.  

Join in contrasting color.
In contrast round: *ss, chain 3, and ss* repeat in each stitch around.

The final product:




A close up of the edging:

Sewing Masterpieces

Lately I have been so busy crocheting I abandoned  my sewing machine. Today, I decided to get out my sewing machine and make a couple of gifts.

This is a blanket I made for Xander. The topside is a super soft and fluffy polka dot print and the bottom side is soft flannel in orange. The corner of the blanket has a small rectangle of polka dot print cotton that has 'Xander' embroidered on it as a personal touch.





This is a bag I made for a friend. It's a nice size tote bag. The outside is made with orange polka dot print cotton and the front has a pocket. The pocket has initials embroidered on it and it is sectioned into 3 separate sections. The inside is hot pink with an orange and white polka print pocket on the inside. Each of the two straps are made with the material from the outside and inside.



Thanks for looking!

Crochet Hook Case from an M&M container

Crochet Hook/Pencil Case

This is a great way to reuse an empty M&M container to keep your crochet hooks or pencils in one place!

Abbreviations Used:

(American terms used)

Stitch: st

Slip Stitch: sl st

Chain: ch

Single Crochet: sc

Finish Off: FO

I used Red Heart Super Saver in 'Pretty' and an H hook.

This is crocheted in the round and you don't join at the end of each round. Stitch markers will come in handy for marking the beginning of each round.

Chain 2, sc 6 in 2^nd chain from hook or 6 sc into magic ring (6)

Round 1, 2 sc into each st (12 st)

Round 2, *2 sc into first st, sc into next st* (18 st)

Round 3, sc into front loops only around (18 st)

Round 4, sc into each stitch

Round 5-? sc into each st around until you reach the top of the container or height you desire

Once you reach the height you want, FO

For the lid:

Chain 2, sc 6 st in 2^nd chain from hook or 6 sc into magic ring (6 st)

Round 1, 2 sc in each st around (12 st)

Round 2, *2 sc into first st, sc into next st* (18 st)

Round 3, *2 sc into first st, sc into next 2 st* (24 st)

Round 4, sc into front loops only in each st (24 st)

Round 5-6, sc into each st (24 st)

For the last row/round you will be creating the tab on the lid to connect to the main body

At the end of Round 6, *chain 1 and turn and sc into 4 st* repeat this step until you have a tab large enough to attach the lid to the main body with whip stitch.

I attached a chain of 10 to make the button loop and then I attached a button to the front.

Pattern for Halloween Tutu

Halloween Tutu

This is a simple and quick project to make a tutu for your Halloween princess. This is more of an outline than a pattern.

Make a chain long enough to go around the waist of the person wearing the tutu, make sure to add an additional four chains for turning. In this case, it was about 84 chains.

Row 1, Treble crochet into each chain, starting 4 chains from the end.

Row 2, Chain 2 and turn, then half double crochet into each treble crochet to the end.

Row 3, Chain 4 and turn, then treble crochet into each half double crochet to the end, finish off.

Once you finish off, attach two buttons to the end of the sash, make sure they are large enough not to slip through the treble crochet and not too large to not fit through them.

After that is finished, take tulle in orange and black and cut it into strips 2 inches wide and twice the length you want them to be. I made mine 30 inches and they double over to be 15 inches. Once the tulle is prepared, begin tying the tulle into each of the treble crochet from row 1, alternating black and orange in each stitch. I used an H hook to pull the tulle through the stitches by the loop from folding it over. I then pulled the tail through the loop and pulled it tight to the yarn.

You can then embellish the sash in any way you want.

After just a little work, you now have the perfect Halloween tutu!

A Gorgeous Halloween Tutu

This is a gorgeous Halloween Tutu and matching headband. The tutu is made with a treble crochet sash waistband that closes with buttons. The buttons make this a very adjustable waist. The tulle is about 15 inches long. The waistband is between 2-3 inches wide. The flower is removable and can be used as a fashion accessory on anything!

 





This is available for purchase in my Etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/curiouskangaroo 

I might make this pattern available on here later!

My Random Creations

I have been on a Halloween inspired crochet kick. These are some of my random creations.....I LOVE fall!!

This is a double layer flower. 


This is a rosette made with black and then I went around it with single crochet in orange.



Be on the lookout for more pictures coming soon of different holiday inspired items and more patterns!

Simple and Beautiful Rose Crochet Pattern

How to make a simple and beautiful flower and stem with optional leaves.

When I am crocheting into the foundation chain I crochet into the post side of the chain, this is a personal preference. You can crochet into the post side or the 'V' side.

Abbreviations Used:

SC Single Crochet

HDC Half Double Crochet

DC Double Crochet

TC Treble Crochet

Supplies Needed:

Any weight yarn in a rose color and green for the stem and leaves.

Hook size 1 size smaller than recommended for yarn.

Floral wire, or some other wire to give stem shape.

Yarn needle for weaving in ends and closing rose.

Hot glue or adhesive, optional.

Rose:

Chain 78

Row 1: DC in each chain (75 sts)

Row 2: Chain 1 and turn, SC in first stitch and skip next stitch, *5 HDC in next stitch, skip next stitch, 5 TC in next stitch, skip next stitch* continue until end of DC, finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Stem:

Take a wire floral stem and cut to the length you want. Once the size is perfect, put a small curve on the bottom end. SC starting at the bottom of the loop and continue up the stem, make a smaller curve at the top to attach the rose and keep the SC from sliding off. Once you have completed the stem, close the curve on the bottom by bringing it to the stem and closing the opening.

Leaves: (make as many as you want your rose to have)

Chain 11

Row 1: 1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC, 2 TC, 2 DC, 1 HDC, 1 SC, then finish off leaving a tail for sewing.

Finishing:

Take the rose and roll it up around the top curve on the stem. Use the long tail to sew up the bottom of the rose and attach it to the small curve on the top of the stem. Try and get the entire small loop inside the rose to help conceal the construction. I used a little hot glue to help keep it secure to the top of the stem. You can use any craft adhesive you have handy or just make sure it's tied tightly enough. Once the rose is attached you can attach the leaves anywhere on the stem you want them to go.

Once this is finished, it's ready to place in a vase or give to someone to brighten their day! 

This is the rose once it's finished, but before it's rolled up. 

Here is the stem when it is started to show the curves on the bottom.



This is the completed rose in a small vase. You can make an entire dozen for a full vase if you wanted.

 

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions! I would love to see what you come up with. Here is the pdf version of this pattern as well.

Rose Pattern

Inspiration!

I am constantly being inspired by everything around me. I see most things as works or art. I try to always find the beauty in everything. Nature is very inspiring to me, I love the colors and shapes that are all around. Everyday things can even be turned into something wonderful. Instead of seeing plastic shopping bags, I see a way to make 'plarn' purses/totes and decorations. When I see newspaper, I envision a newspaper wreath decorated with red flowers. When I see old out of style clothing, I see materials to make awesome vintage items or really great buttons that you can't get anywhere else.

What inspires you? What everyday things can inspire you to create a masterpiece? 

N7 Logo Chart

This chart is the N7 Logo from the Mass Effect series of games. The dimensions are 30 wide by 20 high. Each block counts as 1 single crochet stitch.There are three black stitches on the top, 4 to the left of the N, 3 to the right of the red area, and 4 along the bottom.

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Finally a Picture!

Here is the picture of the completed N7 logo! I am so happy with how it turned out. I am going to try and get a copy of the chart I made to crochet this up here for others to enjoy.

Finished!

I finally finished the N7 logo!! I will be sure to post pics once I get them taken. I am also going to put the plotted out design on here so that others can try it! Thanks!!

Trying something new....

I am trying to make a pattern that is the N7 logo from Mass Effect (a game for the XBOX), I will have to post a pic once it turns out. Right now....it's harder than I thought! Hopefully I can update this with a picture later and celebrate my success!

My Addiction

I am completely addicted to anything crochet! I could spend 24 hours a day looking up patterns, yarn, hooks, and crocheting. I enjoy the tranquility of just sitting down with a ball of yarn and a hook and seeing what I can create. I enjoy the portability of most crochet projects as well. I enjoy being able to take whatever I am working with where ever I need to go.

I hope to inspire you to go out and create beauty in your world!