Halloween Applique: Frankenstein

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

Ideas on how to use these appliques...
*These would be great to apply to any project.
*You can add them to kitchen towels,
*turn them into a keychain or fridge magnet.
*You can also make several and make a garland.
*Attach a ribbon to make them into bookmarks.
*Add them to the front of a homemade card.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 2.25"height x 1.75"length
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Tea Leaf (5yds), Black (1yd) & Medium Gray (1yd)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: Black
*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
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
Other side of the foundation chains - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.

Note: when you see a + sign it means all those stitches are supposed to be done in that one particular stitch.
HEAD with tea leaf
  Rnd 1: ch5, 2sc in 2nd ch, sc in next 2 chs, 4sc in last ch, other side of the foundation chains sc in next 2 chs, 2sc in next ch (12)
  Rnd 2: 3sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 3sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 3sc in next st (20)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, sc+ch1+sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, sc+ch1+sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, sc+ch1+sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, sc+ch1+sc in next st, sc in next st, join to the 1st st with the invisible join (28)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

HAIR with black
Attach on one of the ch1.
  Row 1: you will be single crocheting in the next 6 sts, from one ch1 to the next ch1 but you will be alternating in where to place the single crochet to give it the length
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

EARS with tea leaf
Attach on the 8th st.
  Row 1: ch2, sl st in same st you attach
F/O, secure and weave in the ends. Repeat on the 21st st.

SCREWS with medium gray
Attach on the 4th st.
  Row 1: ch3, sl st in same st you attach
F/O, secure and weave in the ends. Repeat on the 25th st.

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.
     EYES...using black felt, make 2 small circles. Place the eyes in the position you like best.
     EYEBROWS...using black yarn, embroider a straight line above the eyes.
     MOUTH...using black yarn, embroider half a smile on either side of the face.
     SCARS...using black embroidery floss or thread, embroider scars wherever you like best.

GLOSSARY:

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

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (October 2020). 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.

Halloween Applique: Monster

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

Ideas on how to use these appliques...
*These would be great to apply to any project.
*You can add them to kitchen towels,
*turn them into a keychain or fridge magnet.
*You can also make several and make a garland.
*Attach a ribbon to make them into bookmarks.
*Add them to the front of a homemade card.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Monster #1: approx. 3"height x 3"length
Monster #2: approx. 3.25"height x 3"length
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Red (7yds), Lime Green (1yds) & Turqua (7yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: White & Black
*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
Half Triple Crochet (htr) - Y/O hook twice, insert hook into stitch & pull up a loop (4 loops remaining), Y/O hook & pull thru 2 loops (3 loops remaining), Y/O hook & pull thru the 3 remaining loops.
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
Other side of the foundation chains - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
Picot Stitch - ch3, insert hook into the 3rd chain from hook, y/o & draw up the yarn through all the loops.
Slip Stitch Decrease (sl st dec) - insert hook into next st, Y/O hook, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, Y/O hook, pull up a loop, Y/O hook and pull through all 3 loops

** Monster #1 **

Note: when you see a + sign it means all those stitches are supposed to be done in that one particular stitch.
BODY with red
  Rnd 1: ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, hdc in next ch, 4hdc in last ch, other side of the foundation chains hdc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs, ch1, turn (14)
  Rnd 2: sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, 2dc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, ch1, turn (18)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts (22)
  Rnd 4: ch1 and do not turn your work we will be working on the bottom sl st in next st, sc+picot st+picot st+sl st in next st, sl st in next 2 sts, sl st+picot st+picot st+sc in next st, sl st in next st, ch1, you'll be working up the side now, sl st in next 5 sts, ch5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in next 12 sts, ch4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in next 5 sts, join to the 1st st with the invisible join
F/O, secure and weave in the ends. 

HORNS with lime green
From the right hand count your sts and attach yarn on the back loop of the 5th st.
  Row 1: ch2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends. Repeat on the 8th st.

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.
     EYE...using white felt make a circle and with black felt make a slightly smaller circle. Place the eye in the position you like best.

     MOUTH...using any color of your choice, embroider a smile.
     TEETH...using white felt, make some small triangles and place however you like around his smile. Or you can embroider them with white embroidery floss or thread.

** Monster #2 **

BODY with turqua
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 17 sts, 2sc in last st (19)
  Rnd 5: sl st in next st, ch7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st dec, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in next 4 sts, ch6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 chs, sl st in next 4 sts, ch7, htr in 4th ch, ch3, sl st in same st as htr, sl st in next 3 chs, sl st in next 2 sts, ch7, htr in 4th ch, ch3, sl st in same st as htr, sl st in next 3 chs, sl st in next 4 sts, ch5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next 3 chs, sl st in next 4 sts, ch6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 2 sl st in next st, sl st in next 2 chs, join to the 1st st with the invisible join
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.
     PUPILS...using black felt make 2 small circles and place them in the eyes.
     MOUTH...using any color of your choice, embroider a smile.
     TEETH...using white felt, make some small triangles and place them however you like around his smile. Or you can embroider them with white embroidery floss or thread.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || hdc: half double crochet || dc: double crochet || htr: half triple crochet
sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || dec: decrease || rnd: round || f/o: finish off || y/o: yarn over

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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (October 2020). 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.

Halloween Applique: Spider

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

Ideas on how to use these appliques...
*These would be great to apply to any project.
*You can add them to kitchen towels,
*turn them into a keychain or fridge magnet.
*You can also make several and make a garland.
*Attach a ribbon to make them into bookmarks.
*Add them to the front of a homemade card.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 1.5"height x 3"length
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Black (8yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: White
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue
*Ultra Fine Point Black Sharpie (optional)

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
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
Slip Stitch Decrease (sl st dec) - insert hook into next st, Y/O hook, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, Y/O hook, pull up a loop, Y/O hook and pull through all 3 loops

BODY with black
  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: working on the back loops only for this round sl st in each st around (18)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

NOTE: always attach the yarn on the back loops from round 4 of the body.
LEGS with black
Attach yarn on the 3rd st, ch4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sl st in next ch, sl st in last ch, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach yarn on the 4th st, ch4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sl st in next ch, sl st in last ch, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach yarn on the 5th st, ch6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 2 sl st in next ch, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach yarn on the 6th st, ch6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, 2 sl st in next ch, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach yarn on the 13th st, ch7, sl st in 2nd ch hook, sl st in next ch, sl st dec, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach yarn on the 14th st, ch7, sl st in 2nd ch hook, sl st in next ch, sl st dec, sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach yarn on the 15th st, ch5, sl st in 2nd ch hook, sl st dec, sl st in next ch, sl st in same st you attached
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach yarn on the 16th st, ch5, sl st in 2nd ch hook, sl st dec, sl st in next ch, sl st in same st you attached
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.
     EYES...using white felt, make 2 small circles. Using an ultra-fine point black sharpie, make small dots in the center of the eyes. Place the eyes in the position you like best.
     MOUTH...using any color of your choice of embroidery floss or thread, embroider a smile.

GLOSSARY:

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

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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (October 2020). 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.