December 11, 2017

Pikachu Slippers (child/teen size)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
     Pikachu, I choose you! Make the right decision and make these adorable slippers. They'll bring so much joy and friendship to anyone that wears them. Pikachu promises to keep your feet warm no matter what battle faces you.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
These slippers fit someone with an 8.5" foot or a 3US Kids shoe size
You're able to easily customize the slippers by adding less or more rounds/rows to fit someone with a smaller or larger foot (indications on how to do so are below on row 15-24).

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.75mm (F) or size needed to obtain gauge
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Yellow (155yds) & Black (8yds)
*Felt: Black, White & Red
*Fiberfill (optional)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue

GAUGE 8stitches x 5rows = 2"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first st, not on top of the chains.

SLIPPER with yellow; make 2
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (5)
  Rnd 2: ch2, 2dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (10)
  Rnd 3: ch2, 2dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (20)
  Rnd 4: ch2, *2dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st into 1st st (30)
  Rnd 5: ch2, *2dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st into 1st st (35)
  Rnd 6-13: ch2, dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (35)
  Row 14: ch2, dc in next 24sts, ch2, turn (24)
  Row 15-24: dc in each st across, ch2, turn (24) in the last row, do not turn your work.
You can make the slippers smaller or larger by simply making fewer rows or adding more rows at this point.
  Rnd 25: ch1 and sc along the top as indicated in the picture below but in each corner put 2sc. This will give the slippers a finished look.
  Rnd 26: ch1, sc in each st around
F/O and leave about a 36" strand of yarn (it will be used for sewing the back of the slipper together in the assembling process).

EARS starting with black; make 4
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4)
  Rnd 3: 2sc in next st, sc in next st around (6)
  Rnd 4: 2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts around, in last st change to yellow (8)
  Rnd 5-11: sc in each st around (8)
  Rnd 12: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around, sl st into 1st st (6)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
    I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
    TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on a white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     SLIPPERS...turn your slipper inside out. With a tapestry needle and by using the whip stitch seam, sew the back of the heel with the long strand of yarn we left. Secure and weave in the end.
     When sewing anything on booties or slippers, I like to stuff the front with tissue paper or fiberfill because this helps me to better sew the pieces in place and they won’t end up uneven. After everything has been sewn and/or glue in place just remove the tissue paper or fiberfill.
     EARS...you can stuff them lightly if you like or simply flatten them out. If you decide to flatten them, they won't be droopy at all. Place them diagonally on the 2 final rounds we made at the end of the slippers (round 25 & 26).
     EYES...using black felt make 2 circles and another 2 using white felt but make these much smaller. Place the black circles on round 10; approx. 1.25" apart. The tiny white circles go on the top of the black circles. Repeat the same process with the other slipper.
     CHEEKS...using red felt make 4 circles. You'll want them to be a bit bigger than the eyes (the black circles). Place them on round 8 and 9 just right beneath the eyes on the sides.
     MOUTH...using black thread or embroidery floss make the mouth in round 7. You can play around with it and make it however you like, the possibilities are endless. If you would like to make the mouth as shown in the main picture, follow these simple steps below (click on each image to enlarge).
     NOSE...just right above the mouth make a tiny vertical line with black thread or embroidery floss.

GLOSSARY:
ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || dc: double crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || rnd: round || f/o: finish off



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Pikachu and Pokémon are copyright by The Pokémon Company.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (December 2017). 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. Please do not resell or distribute it.

December 8, 2017

Pikachu Slippers (toddler size)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
     Pikachu, I choose you! Make the right decision and make these adorable slippers. They'll bring so much joy and friendship to anyone that wears them. Pikachu promises to keep your feet warm no matter what battle faces you.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
These slippers fit someone with an 5" foot or a 5.5c US Infants shoe size
You're able to easily customize the slippers by adding less or more rounds/rows to fit someone with a smaller or larger foot (indications on how to do so are below on row 11-15).

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.75mm (F) or size needed to obtain gauge
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Yellow (80yds) & Black (6yds)
*Felt: Black, White & Red
*Fiberfill (optional)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue

GAUGE 8stitches x 5rows = 2"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first st, not on top of the chains.


SLIPPER with yellow; make 2
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (5)
  Rnd 2: ch2, 2dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (10)
  Rnd 3: ch2, 2dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (20)
  Rnd 4: ch2, *2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st into 1st st (25)
  Rnd 5-9: ch2, dc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (25)
  Row 10: ch2, dc in next 17sts, ch2, turn (17)
  Row 11-15: dc in each st across, ch2, turn (17) in the last row, ch1 and turn your work.
You can make the slippers larger by simply adding more rows at this point.
  Rnd 16: sc along the top as indicated in the picture below but in each corner put 2sc. This will give the slipper a finished look.
  Rnd 17: ch1, sc in each st around
F/O and leave about a 25" strand of yarn (it will be used for sewing the back of the slipper together in the assembling process).

EARS starting with black; make 4
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4)
  Rnd 3: 2sc in next st, sc in next st around, in last st change to yellow (6)
  Rnd 4-8: sc in each st around (6)
  Rnd 9: sc in next st, sc2tog around, sl st into 1st st (4)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
    I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
    TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on a white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     SLIPPERS...turn you slipper inside out. With a tapestry needle and by using the whip stitch seam, sew the back of the heel with the long strand of yarn we left. Secure and weave in the end.
     When sewing anything on booties or slippers, I like to stuff the front with tissue paper or fiberfill because this helps me to better sew the pieces in place and they won’t end up uneven. After everything has been sewn and/or glue in place just remove the tissue paper or fiberfill.
     EARS...you can stuff them lightly if you like or simply flatten them out. If you decide to flatten them, they won't be droopy at all. Place them diagonally on the 2 final rounds we made at the end of the slippers (round 16 & 17).
     EYES...using black felt make 2 circles and another 2 using white felt but make these much smaller. Place the black circles on round 7; approx. 1" apart. The tiny white circles go on the top of the black circles. Repeat the same process with the other slipper.
     CHEEKS...using red felt make 4 circles. You'll want them to be a bit bigger than the eyes (the black circles). Place them on round 5 and 6 just right beneath the eyes on the sides.
     MOUTH...using black thread or embroidery floss make the mouth in round 5. You can play around with it and make it however you like, the possibilities are endless.
     NOSE...just right above the mouth make a tiny vertical line with black thread or embroidery floss.

GLOSSARY:
ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || dc: double crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || rnd: round || f/o: finish off



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- Janet

Pikachu and Pokémon are copyright by The Pokémon Company.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (December 2017). 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. Please do not resell or distribute it.

October 31, 2017

Round Plush Pumpkaboo

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world.
As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 4.5"height x 3.5"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Orange (32yds) & Black (14yds)
*Fiberfill
*Felt: Yellow
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first sc, not on top of the chain 1.

SPECIAL STITCHES...
Picot Stitch - ch3, insert hook into the 3rd chain from hook, y/o & draw up the yarn through all the loops.
It is said they carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.

PUMPKIN with orange
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (30)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st around (36)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st around (39)
  Rnd 8-13: sc in each st around (39)
  Rnd 14: sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog around (36)
  Rnd 15: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog around (30)
  Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around (24)
Start stuffing the head/body moderately firm.
  Rnd 17: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)
  Rnd 18: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)
  Rnd 19: sc2tog around (6)
F/O and leave a tail for closing. Add any bits of stuffing need it to finish shaping the head/body. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

NOTE: leave approx. a 20" cast on tail; we'll be using this to close the top portion
HEAD with black
ch15, sl st into the 1st st to form a ring, ch1
  Rnd 1-3: sc in each ch around, sl st into 1st st, ch1 (15)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st around, sl st into 1st st, ch1 (18)
  Rnd 5: sc in each st around, sl st into 1st st, ch1 (18)
  Rnd 6: *sc+hdc+picot st+sc in next st, sc+hdc+dc+picot st+hdc+sc in next st, sl st in next st,* repeat from * to * 5 more times, sl st into 1st st
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

STEM with black
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring (5)
  Rnd 2-13: sc in each st around (5)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET with orange
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4)
  Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around (8)
  Row 1: ch1, hdc in next 4 sts, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 2: hdc in next 4 sts (4)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
    I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
    TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on a white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     HEAD..flatten up the stitches from the top portion (round 1). Using the tail we left, whip stitch across the top. This should form on each end a pointy tip (like shown in the picture below), these will be the ears.
     PUMPKIN...using orange yarn (about a 72" strand), we're going to be inserting it in the middle of the top and looping it to the bottom. Do this about 5 more times to make it look like a pumpkin instead of a sphere.
     HEAD to PUMPKIN...if you haven't already stuff the head lightly. Try to center it on the middle and it should go up to round 6 all over. You will only be sewing round 5 of the head to the pumpkin, leaving round 6 unsew.
     STEM... roll up the stem from round 1 and sew it to keep it in place. Place the stem to the top of the head with the roll up portion facing back.
     FEET...stuff them lightly. Place them between round 14 and 17.
     CARVINGS IN THE PUMPKIN...using yellow felt make 2 circles. Place them between round 10 and 12.
     EYES...with the yellow felt make 2 tiny ovals. Place them on the head between round 2 and 3; approx. 0.5" apart.
     MOUTH & FANGS...using charcoal thread or embroidery floss make its mouth between round 4 and 5. You can play around with it and make it however you like, the possibilities are endless.
With white thread or embroidery floss make 2 tiny triangles on each end of the mouth for the fangs.

GLOSSARY:
ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || hdc: half double crochet || dc: double crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || rnd: round || f/o: finish off



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Pumpkaboo and Pokémon are copyright by The Pokémon Company.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (October 2017). 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. Please do not resell or distribute it.

October 29, 2017

Round Plush Gengar

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3.5"height x 3.5"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Purple (44yds)
*Fiberfill
*Felt: Red, Black & White
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first sc, not on top of the chain 1.

HEAD/BODY with purple
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (30)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st around (36)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st around (39)
  Rnd 8-13: sc in each st around (39)
  Rnd 14: sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog around (36)
  Rnd 15: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog around (30)
  Rnd 16: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around (24)
Start stuffing the head/body moderately firm.
  Rnd 17: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)
  Rnd 18: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)
  Rnd 19: sc2tog around (6)
F/O and leave a tail for closing. Add any bits of stuffing need it to finish shaping the head/body. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

EARS with purple; make 2
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (10)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st around (12)
  Rnd 6-7: sc in each st around (10)
  Rnd 8: sl st in next 2 sts to give it an even finish
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

ARMS with purple; make 2
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring (5)
  Rnd 2-3: sc in each st around (5)
  Rnd 4: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts (4)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET with purple, make 2
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring (5)
  Rnd 2: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* repeat from * to * 1 more time, sc in last st (7)
  Rnd 3: working in back loops for this round only sc in each st around (7)
  Rnd 4: sc in each st around (7)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

TAIL with purple
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next st (6)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts (8)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts (10)
  Rnd 6: sc in each st around (10)
  Rnd 7: sl st in next 2 sts to give it an even finish
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

SPIKES with purple; make 4
ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, *ch4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook,* repeat from * to * 2 more times
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
    I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
    TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on a white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     EARS...stuff them moderately firm. Place them between round 4 and 8.
     SPIKES...place them on the back of the head/body. From the ear down to round 10. Space them out as you like.
     FEET...stuff them lightly. Place them between round 14 and 16; approx. 1.5" apart.
     ARMS...no need to stuff them. Align them to the ears and place them on round 11 and 12.
     TAIL...if you haven't already, stuff it lightly. Find the center of the back of the body and place it between round 14 and 16. You'll want the part that we did the increases to be facing down.
     EYES...using red felt make 2 semi-circles. For the pupils make 2 tiny circles with black felt. Place the eyes in a tilted position between round 6 and 7; approx. 0.5" apart. The pupils go on the top center of the eyes.
     MOUTH...using white felt, make a mouth and place it between round 9 and 11. Using black thread or embroidery floss, we are going to create lines across the mouth to make it look like teeth.

GLOSSARY:
ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
rnd: round || f/o: finish off



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Gengar and Pokémon are copyright by The Pokémon Company.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (October 2017). 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. Please do not resell or distribute it.