December 13, 2011

Giraffe Beanie with Earflaps

By JC Designs
Frog Beanie being model of by one of my son's stuff animal. :)
SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
newborn - 18 months old

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size 5.0mm & 5.5mm
*Worsted weight yarn: Yellow (107yds) and Beige (30yds)
*2 medium Black Buttons
*Felt: yellow
*Stitch Markers
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

GAUGE
  At the end of round 9, laying flat = 4 ¾ inches in diameter. Don’t forget to check your gauge. :)

PATTERN NOTES
  Their's no need to slip stitch and/or chain when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
  Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row indicate the total number of stitches for that round or row.

SHAPING THE BEANIE yellow with the 5.5mm hook
  Rnd 1: 6sc in Magic Ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next sc around (24)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3sc, 2sc in next sc around (30)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 4sc, 2sc in next sc around (36)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 5sc, 2sc in next sc around (42)
  Rnd 8: sc in next 6sc, 2sc in next sc around (48)
  Rnd 9: sc in next 7sc, 2sc in next sc around (54)
Sizes 6-12 months:
  Rnd 10:  sc in next 8sc, 2sc in next sc around (60)
  Rnd 11: sc in next 9sc, 2sc in next sc around (66)
Sizes 12-18 months:
   Rnd 12: sc in next 10sc, 2sc in next sc around (72)
   Rnd 13: sc in next 11sc, 2sc in next sc around (78)
All Sizes:
  Rnd 12-22 (14-24): sc in each sc around (66 or 78)
Place marker at 21 & 49 sc (24 & 55). F/O and weave in ends.

SHAPE EARFLAPS yellow with the 5.5mm hook
  Row 1: Join the yarn at first marker with sl st, ch1, sc in next 11sc, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 2: dec over next 2sc, sc in next 8sc, dec over next 2sc, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 3: sc in each sc across, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 4: dec over next 2sc, sc in next 6sc, dec over next 2sc, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 5: sc in each sc across, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 6: dec over next 2sc, sc in next 4sc, dec over next 2sc, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 7: sc in each sc across, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 8: dec over next 2sc, sc in next 2sc, dec over next 2sc, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 9: sc in each sc across, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 10: sc in each sc across, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 11: dec over next 2sc twice (2)
F/O and weave in ends.
Join yarn at the second marker with sl st. Repeat above for the second earflap.

CONTRAST EDGING beige with 5.5mm hook
Join CC at any st along the edge with sl st. Sc around the entire edge including the earflaps.
F/O and weave in ends.

let's call this the MOUTH piece beige with the 5.0mm hook
  Rnd 1: 4sc in Magic Ring, ch1, turn (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next sc, 2sc in next 2sc, sc in next sc, ch1, turn (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next 2sc, sc in next 2sc, ch1, turn (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 3sc, 2sc in next 2sc, sc in next 3sc, ch1, turn (10)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 4sc, 2sc in next 2sc, sc in next 4sc, ch1, turn (12)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next sc around, ch1, turn (16)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 3sc, 2sc in next sc around, ch1, turn (20)
F/O and weave in ends.

EARS (make 2) yellow with the 5.0mm hook
  Rnd 1: 4sc in Magic Ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc around (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next sc around (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 3sc, 2sc in next sc around (10)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 4sc, 2sc in next sc around (12)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 5sc, 2sc in next sc around (14)
  Rnd 7-9: sc in each sc around (14)
F/O and weave in ends.

HORNS (make 2) beige with the 5.0mm hook
  Rnd 1: 6sc in Magic Ring (6)
  Rnd 2: sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc around (9)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next sc around (12)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2sc, dec over next 2sc around (9)
  Rnd 5: sc in next sc, dec over next 2sc around (6)
  Rnd 6-9: sc in each sc around (6)
 F/O and weave in ends. Stuff moderately.

BRAIDS
Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9  for each earflap) about 30 inches long. Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Braid the strands and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way.


ASSEMBLY
  I highly recommend pinning all the pieces together before sewing anything to make sure you have all the pieces done right and that you get them in the positions you like best before sewing. It seems like alot of extra work, but this will save you ALOT of hassle.
  Sew the mouth piece in the bottom center part of the beanie. The buttons are sewn three rows up the mouth piece and 2" apart.
   Ears are sewn on top 3.5" apart and the bottom of the ears are folded to give them the bent look. The horns are sewn in the center of the ears.
  Nostrils are made from yellow felt and glue in place or sewn.

- Janet Carrillo
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "JC Designs" (December 2011). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items may from this pattern.

December 9, 2011

Agent P from Phineas and Ferb


  I had been searching for patterns for Perry as Agent P, Phineas and Ferb to make for my son. I came upon this seller in etsy.com; WigglyFrog. When I saw how amazing her amigurumis look; I knew I had to buy the patterns. But I never purchased patterns before so I decide to buy Agent P first and see how well the pattern was written. I found the pattern to be over all amazing since its well explain and it also has several images to guide you through when assembling him. Love it. :) Will definitely buy the Phineas and Ferb patterns later in the future.
  Phineas and Ferb is our favorite cartoon. Perry...well he's our absolutely favorite character out of them all. I thought that this plushie will be a great Christmas gift for my little boy. I had to make him while he was in school so he wouldn't ask "what are you making?".
- Janet Carrillo

December 6, 2011

Flowery Beanie

By JC Designs
Navy blue with Beige
  Recently my sister and I started our own little store selling clothes. I thought since the weather is starting to get cooler I could make some beanies and sell them. I'm going to start off by making two beanies and if they sell then I'll make more in various colors.
  This is a really simple beanie that even a beginner could handle. You can make it in a solid color or change colors after every round to make stripes. :)

SIZE
3-5 years old

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size 4.5mm
*Crochet hook size 5.0mm
*Worsted weight yarn: main color 50grs.
*Worsted weight yarn: contrasting color approx. 18yds
*1 medium Button
*Stitch Markers

GAUGE
  At the end of round 8, laying flat = 6 inches in diameter. Don’t forget to check your gauge. :)

PATTERN NOTES
  This beanie is crochet in continuous rounds. Do not sl st at the end of rounds.
  Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round or row indicate the total number of stitches for that round or row.

BEANIE (main color) 5.0mm hook
  Rnd 1: 7hdc in Magic Ring (7)
  Rnd 2: 2hdc in each hdc around (14)
  Rnd 3: hdc in next hdc, 2hdc in next hdc around (21)
  Rnd 4: hdc in next 2hdc, 2hdc in next hdc around (28)
  Rnd 5: hdc in next 3hdc, 2hdc in next hdc around (35)
  Rnd 6: hdc in next 4hdc, 2hdc in next hdc around (42)
  Rnd 7: hdc in next 5hdc, 2hdc in next hdc around (49)
  Rnd 8: hdc in next 6hdc, 2hdc in next hdc around (56)
  Rnd 9-14: hdc in each hdc around (56)
  Rnd 15: sc in each hdc around (56)
  Rnd 16-20: sc in each sc around (56)
  Rnd 21: sl st all around (56)
F/O, secure and weave in ends.

FLOWER (starting with contrasting color) 4.5mm hook

  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc around, join by sl st to first sc (8)
  Rnd 3: (ch 2, sl st in next sc) repeat all around then join round with sl st (8 chain spaces)
  Rnd 4: in each chain space make... sl st, ch 1, 2dc, ch 1, sl st. Complete the round with sl st into the first sl st (8 petals)
F/O, secure and weave in ends. Change to main color.
  Rnd 5: Holding flower facing you, take your hook to the back of the work & insert it in the first chain made in round 3. Make sl st in the chain, ch3, sl st in the first chain underneath the next petal. Repeat 7 times & complete the round with sl st into first sl st (8 chain spaces)
 Rnd 6: into each ch sp make... sc, ch 1, 3tr, ch 1, sc. Complete round with sl st into first sc. (8 petals)
F/O, secure and weave in ends. Change to contrasting color.
  Rnd 7: just like in round 5 take your hook to the back of the work and sl st in the fist post of the first petal created in round 5, ch 4, sl st in next post. Repeat 7 times & complete the round with sl st into first sl st (8 chain spaces)
  Rnd 8: in each ch sp make... sc, ch 1, 5tr, ch1, sc. Complete the round with sl st into first sc.
F/O, secure and weave in ends.

- Janet Carrillo

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "JC Designs" (December 2011). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items may from this pattern.

December 1, 2011

Mary-Jane Slippers

I wanted to take this picture without my socks since I ♥ my tattoo. I wanted to show it off. :)
  I haven't made myself anything in awhile. Since its starting to get cold, I decide to make myself some slippers. If my feet are not well cover when its cold my right leg starts hurting cause I hurt my leg when I was 15yrs. old while playing soccer.
  I search slippers in Ravelry and found these real cute ones; the Mary-Jane Slippers. They're real easy to make even a beginner could crochet these. Each slipper is made in one piece, so there are no seams and its done in single crochet. I finish mine in about an hour. I absolutely love them that I'm going to be making a few more pairs for myself and some for my sister since she love them as well. :)
- Janet Carrillo