Mini Sea Turtle

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

   For those who love cute things, this little sea turtle is the perfect size to hold onto your palm or attach it to your bag as a keychain and be your traveling companion.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3"length x 2.75"width

...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 2.25mm (B)
*Sport Weight Yarn: Tea Leaf (15yds) & Light Brown (7yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds

*2 Safety Eyes (6mm)

*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle

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.
 When a round or row mentions “around/across” you will be working that whole sequence from that round/row around the entire piece. (EX: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around = sc, inc, sc, inc,…)

TOP SHELL with light brown

  Rnd 1: 10sc in magic ring (10)

  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (20)

  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around (30)

  Rnd 4: sc in each stitch around (30)

  Rnd 5: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st, around (40)

  Rnd 6: sc in each st around (40)

  Rnd 7: front loops for this round only, sc in each st around (40)

F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

BOTTOM SHELL with tea leaf

  Rnd 1: 10sc in magic ring (10)

  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (20)

  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around (30)

  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st, around (40)

  Rnd 5: sc in each st around (40)

F/O, leave a long tail for sewing.

Note: If you are using safety eyes, place them before closing the head between rounds 3 and 4; approx. 5 stitches apart.

HEAD with tea leaf

  Rnd 1: 10sc in magic ring (10)

  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around (15)

  Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (15)

  Rnd 5: sc in next st, sc2tog, around (10)

  Rnd 6-7: sc in each st, around (10)

F/O and leave a tail for closing. Stuff moderately firm. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

TAIL with tea leaf

  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)

  Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4)

  Rnd 3: 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts (5)

F/O, leave a tail for sewing

FLIPPERS with tea leaf; make 4

  Rnd 1: 8sc in magic ring (8)

  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (16)

  Rnd 3: sc in each st around (16)

There is no need to stuff the flippers.

  Row 1: flatten to match up the stitches and sc in the next 8 sts across

F/O, leave a long tail to sew onto the bottom shell. 

ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people prefer to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I use matching thread).
  HEAD...attach the last round to the bottom shell.

  TAIL...there's no need to stuff the tail. Sew onto the bottom shell, opposite from the head.

  FLIPPERS...place them along the bottom shell in the position you like best.

  Place both back ends facing each other and begin sewing the pieces together. Going through the back loops of the top shell and both loops of the bottom. Before you completely close it off, add fiberfill.

GLOSSARY:

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

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (August 2023). 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.

Easy Crochet Knit-Like Beanie

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

     Slouchy beanies are really trendy among teenagers, as well as adults. I truly hope that this beanie grabs your attention and gets a top place in your collection of beanies. You can comfortably wear it during any season depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
This beanie fits someone with a head circumference of...
21" to 23" (adult/women) and
22" to 24" (adult/male).

...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E) & 5.0mm (H)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: color of choice (155yds)
*Tapestry Needle

PATTERN NOTES - must-read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.

Easily Customizable... chain any number of chains + 2.

  If you want to make your beanie more slouchy, add more chains to your foundation chain or less for a non-slouchy look.

  To fit a child, simply do less rows and chains but always end with a row 2.

How to crochet on the 3rd loop of the hdc stitch?
As you have seen in the picture below, theirs a “third” loop in the half double crochet stitch. In addition, the two main loops (the V on the top of each stitch which is referred to as the front loop and back loop). By crocheting into the third loop, you will be pushing the top V (the front and back loops) forward. This will make it look a lot like knitting. At least on the right side of your project.

BEANIE

  Row 1 [RS]: ch40, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in the next 32 chs, sc in next ch, sl st in next 4 chs, ch1, turn (38)

  Row 2 [WS]: front loops for the following 5 sts, sl st in next 4 chs, sc in next st, 3rd loops for the rest of the row, hdc in each st across, ch2, turn (38)

  Row 3 [RS]: back loops only for this row hdc in next 32 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next 4 sts, ch1, turn (38)

Repeat row 2 and 3 until you reach the desired width. Finished the beanie with a row 2. The beanie shown here consists of 46 rows.

Do NOT finish off.

Slip stitch the edges together, we will be going through the back loop from the piece on your hook and both loops of the foundation chains.

After you have slip stitch the side up, we will sc2tog around the top using a 3.5mm (E) hook and only going through every other stitch.

F/O, leave a long tail. Weave the yarn back and forth through stitches around top. Pull tight to cinch the opening closed. Weave in the ends.

Would you like to make the matching scarf?

Pattern --> HERE.

 

GLOSSARY:

ch/s:chain/s || hdc: half double crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || f/o: finish off

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (February 2023). 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.

Cactus Plushie

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

     For those who love cute things, this little cactus is the perfect size to hold on your palm or attach to your bag as a keychain and be your traveling companion. You can also make a small blanket and attach it to make a lovey for your little one.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3.5"height x 2"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Green of your liking (18yds), Medium Gary (15yds) & Salmon Pink (2yds) 
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds

*2 Safety Eyes (8mm)

*Small cardboard

*Pink Embroidery Floss

*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

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 is 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.

CACTUS with green

  Rnd 1: ch13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch1, turn (12)

  Rnd 2-23: back loops only sc in each st across (12)

F/O, secure and leave a 30" tail for sewing.

POT with medium gray

  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)

  Rnd 2: 2sc in next 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: back loops only for this rnd only sl st in each st around (24)

  Rnd 6: you will be doing this rnd over round 5 sl sts and you will still be working in the back loops of round 4 (this will make the upper part more sturdy). sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (30)

  Rnd 7-10: sc in each st around (30)

  Rnd 11: back loops only for this rnd only, sl st in each st around (30)

F/O, secure and leave a 20" tail to sew to the cactus.

NOTE: all stitches will be worked in the magic ring.

FLOWER with salmon pink

  Rnd 1: *ch3, dc, ch3, sl st* repeat from * to * 4 more times, pull tightly to close magic ring

F/O, leave a tail for sewing.

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 like to use matching thread).
     CACTUS...weave the tail through one side and draw up tight to close (start pulling the strand to close or the yarn will break off if you wait 'til the end). It is going to leave a little gap, turn the piece inside out and sew it close. Secure with a knot, do not finish off but slip stitch on the back loops (to continue with the same style) to close of the side. Turn your piece again to the right side.

     EYES...place the safety eyes in the position you like best.

     POT...cut out a piece of cardboard and place inside the pot to keep it flat.

     POT to CACTUS...if you have not already stuff your pieces moderately firm. Place the cactus in the pot. Sew in place.

     BLUSH...you can use pink felt and make tiny circles or you can use makeup blush and apply some on each side of the eyes. You can also embroider lines underneath the eyes with yarn or embroidery floss.
     FLOWER...sew it in the position you like best.

GLOSSARY:

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

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (July 2022). 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.

Crocodile Applique

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 3.5"length
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Tea Leaf (5yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread

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

2 Chain Picot Stitch - ch2, insert hook into the 2nd chain from hook, y/o & draw up the yarn through all the loops.
3 Chain Picot Stitch - ch3, insert hook into the 3rd chain from hook, y/o & draw up the yarn through all the loops.
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.

** Facing Right **

Note: when you see a + sign it means all those stitches are supposed to be done in that one particular stitch.
BODY with tea leaf

  Rnd 1: ch17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, htr in next 3 chs, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 5 chs, 2sc+2ch picot st+2sc in last ch (place a stitch marker on last st), other side of the foundation chains sc in next 15 chs (35)

  Rnd 2: sl st in next st, 2ch picot, sl st in next 4 sts, 3ch picot, sl st in next st, 3ch picot, sl st in next 3 sts, *ch2, sl st in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * 3 more times, join to the next st with the invisible join

F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET with tea leaf

Count 4 sts from the stitch marker. On the 5th st attach the yarn, ch1, sc in same st, ch1, sl st in same st.

F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

Skip 3 sts. On the 9th st attach the yarn, ch1, sc in same st, ch1, sl st in same st.

F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

** Facing Left**

Note: when you see a + sign it means all those stitches are supposed to be done in that one particular stitch.

BODY with tea leaf

  Rnd 1: ch17, 2sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 chs, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, htr in next 3 chs, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 2 chs, 2sc in last ch, other side of the foundation chains sc in next 15 chs (place a stitch marker on that first st from these bottom stitches), sc+2ch picot on that 1st ch

  Rnd 2: *sl st in next 2 sts, ch2* repeat from * to * 3 more times, sl st in next st, 3ch picot, sl st in next st, 3ch picot, sl st in next 4 sts, 2ch picot, sl st in next st, join to the next st with the invisible join

F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET with tea leaf

Count 5 sts from the stitch marker. On the 6th st attach the yarn, ch1, sc in same st, ch1, sl st in same st.

F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

Skip 3 sts. On the 10th st attach the yarn, ch1, sc in same st, ch1, sl st in same st.

F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLE
     SCALES...using embroidery floss or thread in a different shade of green than your working yarn or color of choice, embroider little upside-down "v's" across the tail.

     EYES...using black embroidery floss or thread, embroider the eyes on the 3ch picot stitch.

     MOUTH...using black embroidery floss or thread, embroider the mouth in the position you like best.

     BLUSH...you can use pink felt and make a tiny circle or you can use makeup blush and apply some on using a q-tip.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s: chain/s || dc: double crochet || f/o: finish off sc: || hdc: half double crochet || htr: half triple crochet

rnd: round || sc: single crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || y/o: yarn over 

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (June 2022). 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.

Donut forget I love you Plushie

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

     For those who love cute things, this little donut is the perfect size to hold on your palm or attach to your bag as a keychain and be your traveling companion. You can also make a small blanket and attach it to make a lovey for your little one.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3.5"width x 3.5"length x 1.4" height

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Beige (30yds), Petal Pink (14yds) & scraps of yarn any color for the sprinkles
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: Black & Red
*Fiberfill
*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.

DONUT with beige

ch18, sl st into the 1st st to form a ring

  Rnd 1: ch1, sc in each ch around (18)

  Rnd 2: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)

  Rnd 3: 2sc in each st around (48)

  Rnd 4-11: sc in each st around (48)

  Rnd 12: sc2tog around (24)

  Rnd 13: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)

  Rnd 14: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)

F/O, leave a long tail for sewing. Fill with stuffing and sew both layers together. As you're sewing, add any stuffing needed to finish shaping the donut.

ICING with pink or color of choice

ch12, sl st into the 1st st to form a ring

  Rnd 1: ch1, sc in each ch around (12)

  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)

  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)

  Rnd 4: 2sc in each st around (48)

  Rnd 5: sc in each st around (48)

Going to simplify this round a bit since it's a bit much. For example, sc without an "x2" means you will only work one sc or that stitch indicated. "sc x2" means single crochet in the next 2 stitches.

  Rnd 6: sc x2, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st x2, ch x2, dc, ch x2, sl st, sc x5, hdc, dc x2, ch x2, sl st, sc x3, ch x2, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st, sc x4, ch x2, dc, ch x2, sl st, sc x3, dc x2, sc x2, ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st

F/O, leave a long tail for sewing.

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 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/MOUTH...these can be done however you like; the possibilities are endless. You can search online for "kawaii faces" or anything along those lines to get some ideas.

     BLUSH...you can use pink felt and make tiny circles or you can use makeup blush and apply some on each side of the eyes. You can also embroider lines with thread.

     SPRINKLES...embroider them on top of the icing in random patterns and colors like sprinkles.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s: chain/s || dc: double crochet || f/o: finish off || hdc: half double crochet || rnd: round

sc: single crochet || sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || sl st: slip stitch  || st/s: stitch/es

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (February 2022). 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.

Gingerbread Man Applique

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. 3.75"height x 2.25"length
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Toffee (20yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: Black & Red
*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.

FACE (unbitten) with toffee
  Rnd 1: 6hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (6)
  Rnd 2: ch2, 2hdc in next st around, sl st into 1st st (12)
  Rnd 3: ch2, 2dc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, sl st into 1st st (16)
  Rnd 4: ch1, 2sc in same st you sl st, sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next st, join to the 1st st with the invisible join (20)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FACE (bitten) with toffee
  Rnd 1: 6hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (6)
  Rnd 2: ch1, 2sc in same st you sl st, 2sc in next st, 2hdc in next 4 sts, sl st into 1st st (12)
  Rnd 3: ch1, 2sc in same st you sl st, sl st in next 4 sts, ch3, 2dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st, sl st into 1st st (19)
  Rnd 4: ch1, sl st in same st you sl st, sl st in next st, ch3, sl st in next 2 sts, ch1, sl st in next st, sc in next st, sc in next 3 chs, sc in next st, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next st, join to the 1st st with the invisible join
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

BODY with toffee
  Rnd 1: 6hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (6)
  Rnd 2: ch2, 3dc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, 3dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sl st into 1st st (10)
  Rnd 3: ch1, 2sc in same st you sl st, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st, sl st into 1st st (14)
F/O, leave a long tail to sew to the head by 3 sts. Secure and weave in the ends.

ARMS with toffee
This is done in the back loops and all in the same st. Attach the toffee yarn on the 4th st of the body, ch2, hdc, ch2, sl st in same st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends. Repeat the same process on the 14th st.

FEET with toffee
This is done in the back loops and all in the same st. Attach the toffee yarn on the 8th st of the body, ch2, hdc, ch2, sl st in same st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends. Repeat the same process on the 10th 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 and place them in the position you like best. For the gingerbread man that is bitten, use black embroidery floss or thread and embroider sideways "v's". Make them however you like, the possibilities are endless.

     GUMDROPS...using felt in any color of your choice, make small little circles and place them down the center of the body.

     MOUTH...make the smile however you like, the possibilities are endless.

     FROSTING...using white embroidery floss or thread, embroider zigzag lines in the position you like best.

GLOSSARY:

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

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

Easy Crochet Knit-Like Scarf

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

     Fashionable winter scarf for boys and girls. Tie your cold-weather look together with this stylish scarf cause this is the sort of statement an outfit needs. The scarf is reversible, you can either wear it with the right side (knit-like side) or the wrong side (crochet side).

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child size but can be easily customized 
approx. 47"length x 6.5"width
...but can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 5.0mm (H)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: color of choice (320yds)
*Tapestry Needle

PATTERN NOTES - must-read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 Easily customizable chain any number of chains + 2.
 Sew the ends together to turn it into a cowl scarf or add length to make it into an infinity scarf.

Front Side

Back Side

How to crochet on the 3rd loop of the hdc stitch?
As you have seen in the picture below, theirs a “third” loop in the half double crochet stitch. In addition, the two main loops (the V on the top of each stitch which is referred to as the front loop and back loop). By crocheting into the third loop, you will be pushing the top V (the front and back loops) forward. This will make it look a lot like knitting. At least on the right side of your project.

SCARF with color of choice
  Row 1 [RS]: ch162, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across, ch2, turn (176)
  Row 2 [WS]: 3rd loops only for this row hdc in each st across, ch2, turn (176)
  Row 3 [RS]: back loops only for this row hdc in each st across, ch2, turn (176)
Repeat row 2 and 3 until you reach the desired width. Finished the scarf with a row 2.
The scarf shown here consists of 18 rows.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends

GLOSSARY:

ch/s:chain/s || hdc: half double crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || f/o: finish off

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This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (November 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: 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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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.