February 23, 2023

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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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.

December 1, 2022

Round Plush Snowman

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

     For those who love cute things, this little Snowman 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 him to make a lovey for your little one.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 4"height x 3"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: White (35yds), Orange (1yd), Red (6yds), Black (8yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*2 Safety Eyes (8mm)
*Small cardboard
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Felt: Black & Hot Glue (optional for eyes & buttons)

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.

Note: If you are using safety eyes, place them before closing the body between rounds 9 and 10; approx. 4 stitches apart.

HEAD/BODY with white
  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 8-16: sc in each st around (39)
  Rnd 17: sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog around (36)
  Rnd 18: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog around (30)
  Rnd 19: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around (24)
Start stuffing the head/body moderately firm.
  Rnd 20: back loops only for this round sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)
  Rnd 21: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)
  Rnd 22: 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.

CARROT with orange
  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)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

SCARF with red
  ch65, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (64)
F/O, secure. Cut out about 6 small strands, and attach them to the end of the scarf for fringe.

TOP HAT with black
  Rnd 1: 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (15)
  Rnd 4: back loops for this round only, sc in each st around (15)
  Rnd 5-6: sc in each st (12) 
  Rnd 9: front loops for this round only, *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* repeat til last st, sc in last st (22)
  Rnd 10: sc in next st around, sl st in the last 2 sts to give it an even finish (22)
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...I used safety eyes. If you have no craft stores around your area that sell safety eyes you can use doomed buttons or black felt. Place them in between rounds 9 and 10; approx. 4 stitches apart (0.90"). 
     CARROT...there is no need to stuff it. Place it in the center of the eyes between rounds 11 and 12.
     SCARF...place it on round 14.
     TOP HAT...cut out a piece of cardboard and place it inside the hat to keep it flat. Add stuffing as needed. Place it in the position you like best.
     BUTTONS...using black felt, cut out 2 small circles and place them on rounds 16 and 18.


GLOSSARY:
ch/s: chain/s || f/o: finish off || 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!" (December 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.

October 19, 2022

Round Plush Bat

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
     For those who love cute things, this little bat 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 him to make a lovey for your little one.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3.75"height x 8" length wings spread (3" length without wings spread)

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Warm Gray (56yds) & Charcoal Gray (5yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*10mm Safety Eyes  
*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'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
3 Chain Picot Stitch - ch3, insert hook into the 3rd chain from hook, y/o & draw up the yarn through all the loops.
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.

Note: If you are using safety eyes, place them before closing the body between rounds 9 and 10; approx. 5 stitches apart.
HEAD/BODY
with warm gray
  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.

WINGS with warm gray; make 2
  Row 1: ch18, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, ch1, turn (17)
  Row 2: sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (15)
  Row 3: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st, ch1, turn (14) 
  Row 4: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 8sts, ch1, turn (13)
  Row 5: sc in next 12 sts, 2sc in next st, ch1, turn (14)
  Row 6: sc in each st across, turn (14)
  Row 7: 3ch picot, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 8: 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, sk picot st, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 10: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 11: sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st, ch1, turn (9)
  Row 12: 2sc in next st, sc in next 7sts, 2sc in next st, turn (11)
  Row 13: 3ch picot, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 14: 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, ch1, turn (5)
  Row 15: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (5)
  Row 16: 2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st (7)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Attach the charcoal gray and sl st across the top and on the surface as indicated in the picture below.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
EARS with white; make 2
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 3 sts, 2hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts (10)
  Rnd 5-6: sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, join to the 1st st with the invisible join (10)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET with warm gray; make 2 
  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)
  Row 1: ch1, hdc in next 3 sts, ch1, turn (3)
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 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...I used safety eyes. If you have no craft stores around your area that sell safety eyes you can use doomed buttons or black felt. Placement for them is between rounds 9 and 10; approx. 5 stitches apart (1").
     WINGS...find the center on the back of the head/body and place the wings between rounds 8 and 13.
     EARS...flatten the ears out there's no need to stuff them. The increased part will be facing towards the outside. Place ears between rounds 3 and 7.
     FEET...lightly stuff them. The hdc section will be facing towards the outside. Place between rounds 15 and 17.
     MOUTH & FANGS…using black embroidery floss, embroider a mouth and with white the fangs.

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


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

October 5, 2022

Round Plush Skull

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
     For those who love cute things, this little skull 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. 2.5"height x 3"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: White (30yds) & Gray (1yd)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: Black
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*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 white
  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 skull. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

JAW with white 
Turn the skull upside down, we will be working between the loops from round 16. Attach your yarn to any stitch. ch2, dc in same st you attach, dc in next 7 sts, ch2, sl st in last st
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 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 cut out 2 ovals. Place them between rounds 8 and 11.
     NOSE...using black felt cut out a small heart. Place it upside down on rounds 12 and 13.
     CRACK...on the top center of the skull embroider a crack using gray embroidery floss, thread, or yarn. 


GLOSSARY:
ch/s: chain/s || dc: double crochet || f/o: finish off || 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!" (October 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.