Yay! It’s publication day!! Crochet Cute Forest Friends is now officially available for immediate purchase! Thank you to everyone who pre-ordered the book and I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!

Purchase Crochet Cute Forest Friends HERE on Amazon
Available in paperback ($16.99) and kindle ($9.99)!

You can also order from these retailers:
Barnes and Noble, Book Depository, Indie Bound, Amazon, Amazon CA, Amazon UK,
Books-A-Million, Books Inc., Chapters

Each pattern is incredibly easy for beginners, using simple stitches, minimal sewing, and the classic and widely available Red Heart Super Saver yarn. I wanted to make sure these lovable amigurumi projects are affordable and accessible to everyone.

There are a total of 26 patterns in the book. 24 of them are squishable stuffies of animals that you would find in the forest. Then there are two bonus patterns: A treehouse so you can set the scene and and little mushroom as an accessory! Below is the table of contents so you can see exactly what is in the book.

I am so proud of this book and I really hope you love it! Please be sure to leave an Amazon review as that is what is crucial for the sales algorithms.

Even if you aren’t able to purchase it, I’d love it if you could share the post with friends. It helps tremendously to get the word out!

And be sure to add this to your holiday wish list! It makes a great gift!

Here is a look at a few more of my favorite forest friends from the book!

Thank you so much for all of your support!

My friend Nicki from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts is an absolute genius!!! She created these POP UP HATS that have fun moving parts! I’ve seen similar hats in stores but I never thought that you could crochet them!

She gave me a coupon code to share with all of you if you want to purchase the set of patterns: 10POPUP for $10 off until 9/20/23. I snagged a copy for myself because my kids are going to LOVE these!

The ebook is regularly $29.99 but until 9/20/23 you can share the coupon code 10POPUP for $10 off making the price $19.99. After that the price goes back up to $29.99 but will always be available for get when you’re ready. Might be a great gift for the holidays!

You can get all of these patterns in an eBook format:
Crochet Pop Up Pals Hats Made Easy – a 10 Pattern Ebook with Moving Hats

The Ebook includes:

EVERYTHING a beginner to advanced crocheter can learn about how to Crochet Moving Hats:

   – 10 Patterns 

   – 3 Video Tutorials

   – 2 extra bonus printables (WIP progress sheets and Laundry Tags Sheets)

– This ebook is a one-stop-shop for Moving Hat Crochet Patterns

When Nicki showed me these hats, I got so excited about the design that I knew I had to share this creativity with all of you! And I love supporting my fellow crochet designers!

No pressure to purchase!
But if you are interested, you can GET THE POP UP HATS EBOOK + more details HERE

Do you ever get asked to teach someone how to crochet? Teaching someone who has never picked up a crochet hook can be a bit overwhelming for everyone involved. But not any more! Yarnspirations has come out with a plethora of patterns that cater to absolute beginners in crochet and knitting!

EXPLORE BEGINNER FRIENDLY PATTERNS HERE

I have a true passion for teaching crochet so I am so excited to have these beginner-friendly patterns at my finger tips when I volunteer to teach at my local middle schools. In addition, there are full of step-by-step instructions plus detailed videos!

We are talking about photos and images that truly walk you through each stitch and each piece of the pattern. PLUS there are video tutorials that accompany each pattern AND if you have questions, Yarnspirations is available to chat about any confusing parts.

Just to see how easy these patterns are, I put the Bernat Twist Crochet Headband on my hook. The directions were very clear and I love the Forever Fleece Yarn. I happen to have the Peppermint colorway in my stash and was happily surprised that it had a bit of a planned pooling look to it!

GET THE FREE BERNAT TWIS CROCHET HEADBAND PATTERN HERE

SHOP FOREVER FLEECE YARN HERE

The instructions + diagrams could not be better! Here is a little snippet so you can see how easy it is to follow along!

I would love it if you took a peek at all the FREE beginner friendly crochet and knit patterns Yarnspirations has to offer! SEE THE FREE PATTERNS + LESSONS HERE and share them with your friends and family. Give the gift of teaching someone a new skill!

Let us know what you make or teach!
Use hashtag #Yarnspo on social media!

A Polar Bear Beanie is fresh off my hook and it matches the Polar Bear Pocket Scarf I posted earlier this week! It’s time to get cozy because we are in the “BER” months: SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, DecemBER. As always, there are lots of ways to customize the colors in this pattern and I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White, Turqua (or Cherry Red) for ribbing, Dusty Gray, and a bit of Black. Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Before we start the pattern, please be sure and watch THIS TUTORIAL from my friend Daisy Farm Crafts on how to make a single crochet ribbed border. I use this on the bottom of all the hats and it mimics the look of the bear wearing a scarf!

I love this technique because you don’t need to sew the ribbing on separately, it is crochet right onto the edge of the hat! It’s basically a chain 7 (or however long/short your want your ribbed border), SC in each chain until you get back to the hat edge, slip stitch in two stitches along the hat edge and then SC in the back loops of the ribbing and repeat. She has a VERY easy tutorial to follow and you can use this border on many different projects.

Start with the basic HAT PATTERN which comes in sizes Newborn – Adult!

Size: Newborn
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Join in ribbing color (blue or red in example), continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique 

Size: 3-6 Months
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Join in ribbing color (blue or red in example), continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: 6-9 Months
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Join in ribbing color (blue or red in example), continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: 9-16 Months 
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Join in ribbing color (blue or red in example), continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Join in ribbing color (blue or red in example), continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: Child
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Join in ribbing color (blue or red in example), continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: Teen/Adult
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Join in ribbing color (blue or red in example), continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Bear Ears (make 2):
with white yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 3-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 7: SC decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, fasten off
Stitch ears onto either side of hat about 3 rows down from top.

Bear Snout:
with gray yarn
magic ring, chain 2 and making 8 DC + 4 HDC, join to first DC, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC (small snout) or 2 HDC (medium snout) or 2 DC (large snout) in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail
Stitch on nose with black yarn and tapestry needle.
Stitch snout onto front of hat.

Stitch on some eyes with a strand of black yarn and your tapestry needle!

Make a matching Pocket Scarf!
Get the Crochet Polar Bear Pocket Scarf Pattern HERE

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The crochet squares from my Animal Square Crochet-Along are absolutely perfect for a pocket scarf! I chose the Polar Bear Square for this scarf but you could use any of the animals!

The scarf is made of single crochet rows as long or short as you’d like and then the squares become the pockets at the end of the scarf. Cute and functional! They keep your hands warm during the fall/winter months or they can hold tissues, chapstick, mittens, and more!

Start by making two polar bear squares! (or any of the Animals from my Animal Square CAL!)
NOTE: I left off the borders of the square to keep it a little skinnier. It will work either way!

GET THE POLAR BEAR SQUARE PATTERN HERE

SEE THE OTHER ANIMALS IN THE ANIMAL SQUARE CAL HERE

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White (2 skeins or 1 JUMBO) and Dusty Gray
Did you know that RHSS white yarn now comes in JUMBO size?! Get it HERE!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry needle

Finish Scarf is about 52 inches long and 6 inches wide.

Basic Scarf Pattern:
with white yarn
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-175: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
continue rows to make it longer!
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Place the polar bear squares on each end of the scarf.

Join in gray yarn anywhere along the edge and SC along the edges of the scarf.

SC the square and scarf edge together as well.

It’s as easy as that!

I hope you like all the different ways that you can use these animal squares!
Stay tuned for a matching polar bear crochet hat!

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New yarn + updated pattern! The popular and trendy Red Heart Retro Stripe yarn is now available in JUMBO! This means that you get twice the amount of yarn in one skein!

Head over to the @RedHeartYarns or @RepeatCrafterMe Instagram page by Sept 12th, 2023 to enter to win the yarn to make this hexagon cardigan!

Below you can see the difference between the new Jumbo ball and the original Retro Stripe skein.

To celebrate, Yarnspirations has made a free pattern PDF of my Crochet Retro Stripe Hexagon Cardigan! You can now find this easy pattern on their website as a downloadable PDF. This means the pattern can be printed or saved to your computer as a simple two page document without advertisements and comments. Just an easier way for you to have this project in your pattern library! Plus they included more sizing options (Small – 2XL) and a few helpful images to make it clear and concise.

GET THE FREE HEXI CARDI PATTERN PDF HERE

Be sure to pick up a few balls of Red Heart Retro Stripe! I have many more projects in mind!

My original crochet hexagon cardigan post is still available as well! See it HERE

Now we have NINE! This fantastic fox is the ninth square in our animal square crochet-along! This woodland critter would be cute as a stand alone project as well. Especially as we head into the Fall season!

If you aren’t familiar with my Animal Square CAL you can read all about it HERE.

Each month (January through December of 2023) I will post a new Crochet Animal Square.  These are simple crochet squares that are embellished with adorable animal faces! These squares work up quickly and won’t take you more than an hour or two. This project is extremely beginner friendly and you can add more or less embellishments. Customize to your liking!

At the end of the year, I will be stitching these all together to make a blanket! But they could also be turned into a pillow(s), a scarf, or any other creative way you’d like to use them. 

Keep in mind that I am making 2 of each square so I can place them back-to-back to make our finished blanket reversible.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Carrot orange, White, and Black.
Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 12 or 15mm black safety eyes
– Tapestry Needle

First let’s make the Square:
With carrot orange yarn
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-23: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
now continue making a SC in the 3 sides (2 Chains in each corner)
join in light black yarn, fasten off orange, SC in each stitch all the way around 4 sides making 2 SC in each corner.

Eye Patch:
with white yarn
Chain 19, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (18 SC)
Row 3: SC Decrease, SC in next 14, SC Decrease over last two, chain 1, turn
Row 4: SC in first 8 stitches, leave the rest unworked, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 6: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 7: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn 
Row 8: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 9, SC Decrease twice, fasten off.

Join yarn in on row 4 in the middle stitch where the remaining 8 have been unworked.
SC in last 8 stitches, chain 1, turn
Repeat Rows 5-9, fasten off leaving long tail.
Attach safety eyes 3-4 rows down from top on each side of eye patches.

Nose:
with black yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 2 SC + 2 HDC + 2 SC + 2 HDC, join to first SC, fasten off leaving long tail.

Attach nose to middle of eye patch.
Stitch eye patch to square about 5 rows up from bottom.

Ears (make 2):
with orange yarn
chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in last two, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in first 3, 2 SC in next, SC in last 4, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC in first 3, 2 SC in next 3, SC in last 3, fasten off

Stitch ears onto upper corners of square

Tail:
starting with orange yarn
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook and remaining 3 chains, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 4-5: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 6: attach white yarn, SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 7: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, SC Decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 8: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 9: SC Decrease twice, chain 1, turn
Row 10: SC Decrease, fasten off
optional: SC around edges that are white in white yarn, and the orange edges in orange yarn to make the tail look finished and nice.
Stitch tail onto bottom right corner of square.

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There is an adorable Fox amigurumi featured in the book!

Peace Out Single Digits! This girl is 10! It’s my daughter Zoe’s 10th birthday today and if you’ve been following my blog since the beginning, you will remember when she was a newborn!

She’s been my little crochet model since day 1 and I am so thankful that she still loves to be in front of the camera and cheers me on with every project idea. She hasn’t had the urge to learn to crochet herself but I will give it more time. Right now she is into theater, musical dance, skin care, organizing, and shopping (especially at the craft store!).

She wanted a little room refresh for her birthday so I think I will make this square into a larger blanket with other groovy symbols. Something similar to my Daisy Aghan (see it here) but using the peace sign, a heart, and the daisy flower. I will be sure to post more about this project as I work on it!

I love these pastel colors from the Red Heart With Love line of yarn. They are going to be perfect in her room and the yarn is super soft!

Materials:
– Red Heart with Love in colors Blush (purple) and Minty.
Shop Red Heart with Love HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: Approximately 6.5 x 6.5 inches

Grit Stitch Square:
with minty yarn
Chain 25, SC in third chain from hook, *skip one chain, 2 SC in next, repeat from * until the end of your chain except you will need to make only one SC in the last chain, Chain 1, Turn. 
Row 2-21: SC in first stitch, *skip one stitch, make 2 SC in next, repeat from * until the end of your row EXCEPT you will need to make only one SC in the last stitch, chain 1, turn. 
After row 21, continue to SC around entire square for a more finished edge, making 3 SC in each corner.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
NOTE: you could absolutely make a a basic SC square instead of using the grit stitch.

Peace Sign Circle:
with purple yarn
Chain 40, join to first chain to create a circle, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, fasten off leaving long tail.

Peace Sign Middle Line:
with purple yarn
Chain 16, DC in 4th chain from hook, DC in the remaining chains, fasten off leaving long tail.

Peace Sign Short Lines (Make 2):
with purple yarn
Chain 8, DC in 4th chain from hook, DC in the remaining chains, fasten off leaving long tail.

Attaching your peace sign pieces to the square:
Start by stitching on the outer edge of your circle to the square with your tapestry needle. Leave the inner circle for now. You will want to be able to tuck the other pieces under it.

Stitch down the main vertical line and tuck both ends in the top and bottom of circle as you stitch it down.

Now add the two smaller lines. The straighter edge to the piece should butt up against the middle line. Tuck the other side under the circle.

Now you can go over the inner part of the circle and make sure it is all stitched down.

I love that the meaning of the peace sign conveys a desire for peace and harmony, as well as non-violence and goodwill.

Stay tuned for more on this project!

Happy Birthday Zoe!

It’s pumpkin season! Or at least that is what the retail stores and Starbucks are telling us. I needed to get a little bit of autumn decor on my hook and if you feel the same way, these easy pumpkin crochet coasters are the perfect project! Only 3 rounds of crocheting so you will have an entire set whipped up in minutes.

This pattern was originally designed for Yarnspirations.com as a pumpkin granny square that was stitched together for a larger blanket. See the CROCHET PUMPKIN PATCH BLANKET HERE. Just use the first 3 rounds of the pattern and you have an adorable pumpkin coaster!

They could also be strung as garland for a mantel, stitched together for a mini plushie, or use as an applique on a blanket or hat!

I will walk you through the project in my YouTube video below.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Pumpkin, Cafe Latte, and Spring Green.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle

Pumpkin Coaster Pattern:
with orange yarn
Magic Ring, chain 2 and make 16 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (16 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (32 DC)
Round 3: [2 DC in first, DC in next -repeat that a total a 6 times], 2 HDC in next, SC in next two stitches, 2 HDC in next, DC in next, [2 DC in first, DC in next – repeat that 6 times], SC in last 3 stitches, fasten off weave in ends.

Stem:
In the last 3 SC stitches you just made in round 3, Join in brown yarn, chain 2 + DC in first, DC in next, DC + chain 2 in last. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Vine:
with green yarn
Chain 10, 2 SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain.
It will curl and coil up! Tie vine onto stem of pumpkin.

Be sure and download the FREE Pumpkin Patch Blanket Pattern if you want to continue this pattern into a square and make a blanket or pillow!

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This a basic crochet doll pattern that you can easily customize with all sorts of embellishments and accessories! Start with this simple pattern and get creative!

My daughter Zoe has joined the local production of Matilda Jr so this doll was inspired by the book and made to bring smiles to the kids in the cast at Phoenix Youth Theatre!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Beige (or whatever skin color you want), Delft blue, Chocolate Brown (or whatever hair color you want), and white.
Shop Red Heart Yarn on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Polyfil Fiber Stuffing
– Two 12mm black safety eyes
– Tapestry Needle

Size: Doll is about 12 inches tall but doesn’t stand on it’s own.

Body + Head:
(worked from the bottom up)
With beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4-7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Join in blue yarn after round 7
Round 8-9: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 10: SC Decrease, SC in next 8, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (27 SC)
Round 12: SC Decrease, SC in next 7, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 14: SC Decrease, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (21 SC)
Round 16: SC Decrease, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 17: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 18: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 19: SC in each stitch around, (15 SC)
stuff body with polyfil
Join in beige yarn to begin on head
Round 20: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 21: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 22: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 23-29: SC in each around, join, chain 1 (36 SC)
Round 30: SC Decrease, SC in next 4, repeat around
Round 31: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
add safety eyes between rounds 26-27 and about 5 stitches apart.
continue stuffing with polyfil until head is closed.
Round 32: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 33: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 34: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 35: SC Decrease until closed.

Skirt:
Attach blue yarn where beige and blue meet (the stitches of round 8). SC in each stitch around.
Roudn 2-6: SC in each stitch around or to whatever length you want the skirt.

Arms (make 2):
With beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2-5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
add in blue yarn after round 5
start stuffing with polyfil and weave in any lose ends
Round 6-16: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off after round 16
Stitch arms onto either side of body about one row down from where head starts.

Legs (make 2):
With white yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2-5: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 
add in beige yarn after round 5
start stuffing with polyfil and weave in any lose ends
Round 6-18: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off after round 18
Attach legs to bottom of body.

Hair/Wig:
I love this easy doll hair pattern! Just 3 rounds and you have made a wig for your doll that you can easily stitch on to the head. Make the hair length as long or short as you want.
with brown yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1 
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join (20 SC)
Round 4: Chain 20 (or as long/short as you want the hair length to be), Slip stitch in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, join to next stitch on round 3, repeat this 15 times, in the remaining stitches you will make the bangs by only chaining  8, slip stitch down chain, join, leave long tail to stitch top round of wig onto top of head. Bangs should be in the front over the eyes

Shirt collars (make 2):
with blue yarn
Chain 6, SC in next, HDC in next, 2 DC in next, HDC, SC in last, fasten off
stitch onto top of dress in the front, right at the neck.

Red Bow:
with red yarn
Chain 20, HDC in 2^nd chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain. Fasten off. 
stitch ends together to it’s a circle. Wrap loose end of yarn around middle. St

stitch to the top of the head.

She would look adorable with a little nose and mouth as well! Maybe some shoe laces?! Feel free to keep adding on to this basic pattern!

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It’s spooky season and this crochet bat basket will fit those king size candies at treats! Most of this project is made with a double strand of yarn. This means that you will hold two strands of worsted weight yarn together for a sturdy basket that is quick and easy to make!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in black and a bit of white for the eyes.
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– Size J hook for the basket and wings
– Size H hook for the ears and eyes
– Tapestry needle
– 15mm black safety eyes

Basket itself measures about 5×5 inches. With wings and ears attached, it is 15 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall.

Basket:
Using two strands of black yarn together and a size J hook
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat aroud, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 7: in back loops only, SC in each stitch aroumd, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
continue to work in both loops for rest of pattern
Round 8-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 12: SC Decrease, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (35 SC)
Round 13-19: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (35 SC)
Round 20: Reverse SC (crab stitch) around edge, fasten off, weave in ends.

Wings (make 2):
Using a double strand of yarn and size J hook
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: SC in first 8 SC, leave the rest of the stitches unworked, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 3: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC in first 6 stitches, leave the rest of the stitches unworked, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 5: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (6 SC)
Row 6: SC in first 4 stitches, leave the rest of the stitches unworked, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 7: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
SC around the back two edges of wings, fasten off.
Note: for the right wing, you may want to fasten off the yarn and re-attachd at the oposite end before you SC around the back two edges so your stitches are facing the correct way.

Stitch wings onto sides of basket so they are sticking outward.

Ears (make 2):
Using a single strand of black yarn and size H hook
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (14 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, (16 SC)
Fasten off, leave long tail.

Stitch ears onto inside rim of basket. Place them together in the front of basket.

Eyes (make 2):
with single strand of white yarn and size H hook
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first two, 2 HDC in next two, 2 DC in next two, 2 HDC in next two, 2 SC in last two, join, fasten off leaving long tail.
Place safety eye in bottom corner of eye, stitch eyes together onto the front of the basket.

If you prefer not to use safety eyes, you could use my Crochet Cartoon Eye Pattern!

Fill basket with candy!

PS – photography black yarn is not an easy task!

If you are batty for bats, you will love this bat amigurumi pattern from my new book Crochet Cute Forest Friends! He’s one of our nocturnal forest critters! Book is available for pre-order!

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A pair of cherries that are big enough and plush enough to be an accent pillow! Great decor for a dorm room, kids bedroom, or an arm chair.

Grab that Bernat Blanket Brights yarn in colors Race Car Red and Go Go Green! This pattern works up quickly with a size J hook. Together they measure about 20 inches tall by 20 inches wide and one cherry is about 32 inches round!

Materials:
– Bernat Blanket Brights Yarn in Race Car Red (2 balls) and Go Go Green (1 ball)
Shop the Bernat Blanket SALE RIGHT NOW on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size J Crochet Hook
– 20 oz bag of Polyfil fiberfill (I used the whole bag!)
– Large Tapestry Needle

If you find that the colors you are looking for are sold out on Yarnspirations.com you can also shop their storefronts on Amazon.com!

Cherry Pattern (make 2):
starting with red yarn
weave in any loose ends as you go
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 8: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 9: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (70 SC)
Round 10-15: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (70 SC)
Round 16: SC Decrease, SC in next 5 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 17: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 18: SC Decrease, SC in next 4 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 19: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 20: SC Decrease, SC in next 3 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 21: SC Decrease, SC in next 2 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
start stuffing with polyfil
Round 22: SC Decrease, SC in next stitch, repeat around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 23: SC Decrease all the way around, (10 SC)
finishing stuffing cherry with polyfil
join in green yarn, chain 1
Round 24-42: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Stuff stem with polyfil as you go!
Fasten off after round 42 or feel free to make the stem longer (or shorter!)

Stitch tops of stems together with tapestry needle.

Leaves (make 4):
Chain 9, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in next 5, 8 DC in last chain, now working on other side of chin, DC in next 5, HDC, SC, chain 2, SC in second chain (this makes a point to the tip of the leaf), join to first SC, fasten off.

SC two leaves together by placing them back to back and making a SC in each stitch until you get to the 8 DC stiches at the base of the leaf, make 2 SC in each of those stitches, continue to SC in the rest and join. No need to stuff with polyfil.

I stitched my leaves securely on the top of the stems upside down so the tip of the leave was point downward. This felt more like a cherry leaf to me but you can go either way and use this leaf pattern if you want to change the cherries into red apples! or tomatoes? Lots of ways to tweak this design.

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Make these cute crochet monster hats for the whole family! Starting with a basic double crochet earflap hat in a variety of color combos, you can easily add face embellishments to create your unique monster. Crochet cartoon eyes work perfectly for this project!

These hats were inspired by the Scary Gary Monster Dishcloth pattern I found HERE on Yarnspirations.com.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Spring Green, Pumpkin Orange, Turqua Blue, and Medium Purple.
Be sure to also have a bit of white and black for the eyes, teeth, and mouth!
Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Crochet Cartoon Eye Pattern

Earflap Hat Pattern:

Size: Preemie
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4-8: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Size: 0-3 Months
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Size: 3-6 Months
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Size: 6-9 Months
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Size: 9-16 months
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Size: Child
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

Size: Teen/Adult
Starting with main hat color
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to make earflaps as written below.

If the earflaps and the earflap placement confuse you, I made a video tutorial that should help!

Earflaps for Preemie – 3 months
Earflap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 8, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across (4 SC)
Row 6: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflaps for Toddler – Preschooler
Earflap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Earflaps for Child – Adult:
Earflap 1: 
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across (8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends

Second earflap placement: Fold hat in half leaving slightly more stitches in the front of the hat than the back. Place the second earflap to line up with the first earflap

Earflaps for Preemie – 3 months
Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 8, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across (4 SC)
Row 6: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (2 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, continue to SC around the edge of hat and earflaps and when you get the entire way around, join to first SC and weave in ends.

Earflaps for Toddler – Preschooler
Earflap 2:
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, continue to SC around the edge of hat and earflaps and when you get the entire way around, join to first SC and weave in ends.

Earflaps for Child – Adult:
Earflap 2: 
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across (8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, continue to SC around the edge of hat and earflaps and when you get the entire way around, join to first SC and weave in ends.

Now join in an accent color that you want on the bottom of your hat! Make one more round of SC’s along entire edge of hat and earflaps. This should be the same color as the horns.

Braided Tails: Cut 2 long strands of each color used in hat (6 strands total). Pass through last space in earflap and loop or knot to secure. You should now have 12 strands to braid with
Braid approx 5.5 inches long, knot, trim ends.

Horns:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around, join (14 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch 2 or 3 horns onto each hat. Lay hat flat and work your tapestry need through the edge stitches of hat (starting at about round 3) and bottom edge of horns until it is secured onto side of hat.

Cartoon Eyes:
You can find the free pattern for my Crochet Cartoon Eyes HERE! Make them in a variety of colors and sizes. Pair the smaller size and bigger size together. Add an additional round of SC stitches to the original eye to make it a bit larger: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around.
You can make a one-eyed monster, two-eyed, or three-eyed monster! How about 4 eyes?!

Smiley Mouth: Make a starting chain with black yarn as long or short as you’d like. Anywhere between 12- 30 chain stitches. Fasten off and stitch on to hat into a smile.

Tooth: With white yarn, Chain 5, HDC in 3rd chain from hook and in the last two chains. Fasten off and stitch tooth onto hat under smile. Make it crooked!

There will be lots of ends to weave in, but it will be worth it!

It took me about an hour to attach all the embellishments. Phew! I think I am done making monster hats for awhile but I can’t wait to see yours!

This is what an hour of attaching embellishments and weaving in ends reduced to 15 seconds with time-lapse video looks like!

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This little horse will fit in the palm of your hand! Sitting at about 5.5 inches tall and 4 inches wide, this mini crochet amigurumi will be a hit with any horse lover!

The mascot at my kids school is a Trailblazer so I made a few of these to give to the teachers on the first day. Their school colors are gray and teal so that is why you are seeing those colors on the horse in some of the pictures. Lots of color combos you could chose from! You could even make this into a unicorn!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Cafe Latte and Buff Beige. A bit of coffee for the bridle.
Shop these colors and more on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Two 9mm black safety eyes
– Polyfil Fiber Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle

Snout:
with café latte brown yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 4-6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Fasten off leaving long tail.

Body + Head:
With café latte brown yarn
Magic ring, make 6 SC in ring, continue to SC in rounds
Round 2: 2 SC in each around (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around (18 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around ( 24 SC)
Round 5-9: SC in each stitch around (24 SC)
Round 10: SC decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around
Round 11: SC decrease, SC in next, repeat around
Round 12: SC  in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 13: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 14: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 15-19: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 20: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 21: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Start suffing with polyfil 
Stitch on snout and secure safety eyes in place on either side of snout.
Round 22: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 23: SC Decrease in each stitch around until top of head is closed. Be sure to finish stuffing with polyfil before completely closing.

Ears: make 2
Chain 5, SC in 2^nd chain from hook, DC in next two, HDC in last chain, fasten off.
Stitch ears onto head a few rows above each eye.

Arms: make 2
starting with beige yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2-3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
join in café latte brown yarn
Round 4-8: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 9: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 10: SC in each stitch around, join

Fasten off, stuff lightly and attach to front of neck area

Feet: make 2
starting with beige yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, 
join in cafe latte brown yarn, chain 1
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round 5: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join chain 1
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1
Round7: SC Decrease in each stitch around, join,

Fasten off, stuff with polyfil and stitch onto either side of bottom of body so the legs are sticking out sideways.

Mane: 
with beige yarn
Chain 13, slip stitch in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, do not fasten off, chain 12, slip stitch down chain, chain 10, slip stitch down chain, chain 13, slip stitch down chain. Chain 6, slip stitch down a, chain 5, slip stitch down chain (these two little strands will be the front bangs of the mane). Fasten off. 

Stitch mane onto top of head so the bangs lay in front and the rest of the main flows down the back. Use hot glue gun to secure in place if needed.

Tail:
with beige yarn
Chain 13, slip stitch in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, do not fasten off, chain 12, slip stitch down chain, chain 10, slip stitch down chain, chain 13, slip stitch down chain. Fasten off.
Bunch up the strands and stitch onto back bottom of body. I recommend using your hot glue to shape the tail strands into place.

Bridle:
with coffee yarn
Chain 22, join to first chain to make circle (this will go around the nose), chain 24, Fasten off.
place circle around the nose and wrap the chain 24 around the back of the horse head and attach with tapestry needle to the other side of the original chain 22 circle.

Saddle up and start stitching!

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Excuse me while I go rip out the border on my Corner-to-Corner Crochet Gnome Blanket and add this masterpiece to it instead! Fellow crocheter Trina has come up with the perfect border for the gnome blanket I made last year: It’s a GNOME BORDER! Just look at these adorable little gnomes all in a row. You could actually make an entire blanket just out rows of gnomes!

Trina posted her incredible gnome blanket and border design in my Repeat Crafter Me Crochet Facebook Group and it has gained a lot of attention. She private messaged me to say she didn’t have a pattern for the border but if I could make sense of her notes, she would be happy if I could post a pattern.

I worked through her notes (which I will also post below) and came up with a simplified version that would be easy for you to follow. My simplified pattern is worked in rows and the starting chain of 32 (16 in the video) is just to show you the technique as a sample project.

If you were using it as a border, you would continue the gnomes for as along as you could go on the edges of your blanket. Then make SC stitches in any extra space along the edge plus a SC + chain 1 + SC in the corners. The pattern below is written in rows so you can get a feel for the pattern. Again, if you were working this into a border you wold work in rounds and disregard the chain 1 + turn.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Blue, Light Blue (Delft Blue), Cherry Red, Beige, White, Caffe Latte Brown, Spring Green, Dark Green (Paddy Green).
– Size H Crochet Hook

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Crochet Gnome Border

Gnomes in Rows:

Row 1 (dark sky): Starting with dark blue yarn, Chain 32 (for sample or triple this for larger blanket) SC in second chain from hook and remaining stitches in chain (31 SC) 

Row 2 (blue sky): Join in light blue yarn, Chain 2, turn, DC in each stitch (31 DC)

Row 3 (hats of gnome): Join in red yarn, Chain 1, turn, SC in first stitch, slip stitch in next, skip a stich, 5 DC in next, Skip 1 stitch, slip stitch into the next, repeat around, make a SC in last stitch.

Row 4 (gnome face/noses): Join in beige yarn, chain 1, turn, SC in first stitch, SC in next 2 stiches working in the DC stitches from row 2. Work a 3 stitch bobble into the 3rd DC of the hat round, then SC into the next 3 of the DC stitches from row 2. (your bobble nose anchors the DC cluster and makes the nose more visible). Repeat for the rest of the round, make a SC in last stitch.

Row 5 (gnome beard): Join the white yarn, chain 1, turn, SC in first stitch, chain 2, Dc5tog over the next 5 stitches to create the beard, chain 2, 5dctog, chain 2, and repeat around, make a SC in last stitch.

Row 6 (gnome shoes): Join in brown yarn, chain 1, turn, make a SC in first stitch, chain 2, 3 stitch bobble into the stitch before beard and another 3 stitch bobble in stitch created by the dc5tog, chain 2 and repeat making a SC in last stitch.

Row 7 (light green grass): Join in light green yarn, chain 1, turn, make a SC in first stitch, 2 SC over both chain 2’s from Row 5 and Row 6, SC in next 2 stitchs over the bobble shoes, 2 SC over next chain 2 space, repeat until end, make a SC in last stitch. (31 SC)

Row 8 (light green grass continued): continuing with light green yarn, chain 1, turn and make a SC in each stitch across, (31 SC)

Row 9 (dark green grass): Join in dark green yarn, SC in each stitch across. (31 SC)

Repeat starting at Row 1 to make rows of gnomes or use this as a border on a blanket.

These are the pattern notes that Trina sent in case you want to try to replicate what she did:

Starting on one corner I did one round of SC (1sc, ch 1, 1sc on each corner, straight sc on the sides). Joined a second color, and did a full round of DC in that color (1dc, ch1, 1dc in each corner as before). Joined the hat color, sc into any stitches before the corner, place (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in the corner, then stitched into the a couple stitches after the corner to make it look symmetrical. The gnome itself is worked over 5 stitches. Ch1 (doesn’t count as a stitch, and only after each corner to give it a bit of height for the dc clusters coming up), sk 2 sts, 5dc into the next, sk 1 st, sl into the next, and repeat around. SC into any extra stitches at the corners if you have them. Switch to the ‘face’ color, SC into the previous round up to and including the corners, and any extra stitches you had after the corner and up to the first stitch of your first dc cluster, then begin working into the previous round of dc (not the hat round, the one before that). SC in next 2, work a 3 st bobble into the 3rd DC of the hat round, then dc into the next 2 of the previous round (your bobble nose anchors the dc cluster and makes the nose more visible). Continue this way for the rest of the round. Join the beard color, and sc up to the corner. 1sc, ch1, 1scinto the corne, and sc into any stitches up the the first dc in your hat cluster. Dc5tog  to create the beard. Not sure if things right, but to get the beard symmetrical, I completed the first part of 3 dc into each of the first 3 st, then on the 3rd, completed the next part of the stitch, leaving 3 Loops on my hook, and did the same for the next 2 stitches, each time leaving 3 Loops on my hook before moving to the next stitch, and then completed the last stitch entirely, and it left the peak of the beard centered. Any other way I tried it, the beard was off center. Chain 4, 5dctog in the next stitch, and repeat around. At each corner, I did a ch 2 instead of a ch 5, before sc into the remaining stitches up to the corner. Join grass color. Sc into any open stitches up to the corner, 1 sc, ch1, 1sc in the corner, and sc into any open stitches up to your gnome grouping, work 2 sc over the ch2 from the previous round, pulling up the shoe color as your last loop. 3 st bobble into the stitch created by the dc5tog, and again over the chain on the other side of the beard. Using the grass color, 3 sc over both the shoe color and the ch sts from the previous round, pulling up the shoe color on your last st. Repeat as before. Then after that, I just did another full round of SC in grass color, and one more in another color, before finishing off. 

Thank you Trina for allowing me to post your work and share it with our crochet community!

Looking for the Gnome Blanket Pattern? Find the free pattern HERE!

I’m loving these Not-So-Scary Monsters! Technically this pattern is called the Scary Gary Crochet Dishcoth, but Gary the purple monster is definitely not scary! You can get this FREE Monster pattern HERE on Yarnspirations.com.

And yes, I used the CROCHET CARTOON EYES again I think I will make these into a pillow or maybe a trick-or-treating tote bag. I am using them more as appliqués rather than dishcloths.

GET THE FREE MONSTER PATTERN HERE

I’m using Red Heart Super Saver in colors pumpkin, medium purple, and spring green. They are so bright and fun! You can shop all these colors and more on Yarnspirations.com.

The three monsters you see in my photos are made from the exact same pattern!
GET THE FREE MONSTER PATTERN HERE

THE ORANGE MONSTER:
1. Make the head/body of pattern just how it’s written using Red Heart Super Saver in Pumpkin Orange.
2. Crochet two Crochet Cartoon Eyes. One in the original size and one in the smaller size using Spring Green for the eye color. GET THE FREE CROCHET CARTOON EYE PATTERN HERE.
3. Make 3 horns in black yarn just as the pattern is written.
4. Make the mouth a bit bigger by chaining 25 instead of 15.

THE PURPLE MONSTER:
1. Make all parts of the pattern as written except the eye.
2. Make the regular size crochet cartoon eye using Turqua for the eye color. Crochet an extra round on the eye in white yarn: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around. Fasten off leaving long tail to stitch the eye onto the middle of the purple monster.

THE GREEN MONSTER:
1. Make the head/body of pattern just how it’s written using Red Heart Super Saver in Spring Green.
2. Make two horns just as the pattern is written but in Spring Green instead of black yarn.
3. Make 2 regular size cartoon eyes using purple for the eye color. Stitch the eyes onto the tops of the green horns instead of the head/body.
4. Make the mouth bigger by chaining 35 instead of 15. Stitch it on in a wobbly squiggle.

As you can see, just a few small changes and you have a variety of silly monsters!

I had a few comments on social media that these would be fun hats. I think they definitely would!

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Grab that gray yarn because we are about to stitch up the 8th square in our Animal Square CAL! This cute Koala fits right in with the other adorable animals. The little flower is optional but adds a sweet pop of color! Just like the other squares, this is very easy and you can always customize these animals to your liking.

If you aren’t familiar with my Animal Square CAL you can read all about it HERE.

Each month (January through December of 2023) I will post a new Crochet Animal Square.  These are simple crochet squares that are embellished with adorable animal faces! These squares work up quickly and won’t take you more than an hour or two. This project is extremely beginner friendly and you can add more or less embellishments. Customize to your liking!

At the end of the year, I will be stitching these all together to make a blanket! But they could also be turned into a pillow(s), a scarf, or any other creative way you’d like to use them. 

Keep in mind that I am making 2 of each square so I can place them back-to-back to make our finished blanket reversible.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Dusty Gray (for the background/ears/feet), Light Gray (for the border/ears/feet) and Charcoal (for the nose). You will also need a bit of pink and purple for the flower (the same pink and purple from the pig and hippo!)
Shop Red Heart Super Saver Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Safety eyes (12mm) optional

It has come to my attention that some of these grays are sold out on Yarnspirations.com. The Red Heart Store on Amazon has them available for purchases!

First let’s make the Square:
With dusty gray yarn
Chain 21, SC in second chain from hook and the rest of the way down chain, chain 1, turn
Row 2-23: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
now continue making a SC in the 3 sides (2 Chains in each corner)
join in light gray yarn, fasten off baby pink, SC in each stitch all the way around 4 sides making 2 SC in each corner.

Fasten off weave in ends.

NOTE: Remember the backside of your square can be messy! We are going sandwich two squares together to make the blanket completely reversible.

Koala Ear (make 2):
Starting with light gray
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 8 DC in ring, pull tight but do not join, chain 2, turn
Row 2: DC in first, 2 DC in next, repeat around, join in dusty gray, chain 2, turn
Row 3: 2 DC in each stitch around, fasten off.

Stitch bottom edge of ears onto either side of the top of the square a pictured. See video for additional help placing and sewing on face embellishments.

Nose:
With charcoal yarn
Chain 5, SC in second chain from hook, SC in next two, 3 SC in last, now working on other side of chain, SC in each stitch across, join to first SC, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 2: SC in first 3, 2 SC in next 4, SC in last 3, join to first SC.
Fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch nose onto middle of square. Place safety eyes (or crocheted eye) on either side of the top of the nose.

How about using my crochet cartoon eyes for these animals squares?! The smaller version would work great for most of them! GET THE FREE CARTOON EYES PATTERN HERE. They are a great safety eye alternative.

Feet (make 2):
Starting with light gray
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join in dusty gray, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in first 4, 2 SC in remaining 6 stitches, join, fasten off. 

Stitch feet onto either side of the bottom of the square, angled outward.
Take a strand of charcoal yarn and your tapestry needle, weave yarn around top edge of feet in 3 different places to make the cute little claws.

Flower (optional):
starting with pink yarn
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join in purple yarn,
Round 2: Chain 2 + 2 DC + Chain 2 all in one stitch, slip stitch over to the next stitch and repeat Chain 2 + 2 DC + Chain 2 (you will slip stitch that last chain two back to same stitch). You should have 6 petals!
Fasten off and stitch flower onto edge of the right ear.

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Ollie the Owl has a new look! Those Crochet Cartoon Eyes work so well as a replacement for the safety eyes I used in the original pattern. This crochet owl has become a fan favorite over the past two years so this is also a good time to give you some updates.

GET THE FREE OLLIE THE OWL PATTERN HERE
GET THE FREE CROCHET CARTOON EYES PATTERN HERE

O’Go yarn has been discontinued. I am really bummed about it because Ollie was specifically created to be used with Bernat Blanket O’Go yarn. Fortunately we have lots of replacement yarn options and this pattern can continue to be stitched up!

Option #1: You can absolutely still use Bernat Blanket Yarn for Ollie the Owl. It is still available in 300g or 600g skeins just not in O’Go format. Lots of color options as well! Shop Bernat Blanket Yarn HERE on Yarnspirations.com. NOTE: Bernat Blanket O’Go is currently still available on clearance.

Option #2: You can crochet Ollie the Owl using worsted weight yarn! I am using a double strand of Red Heart Super Saver yarn to make all the parts (except the cartoon eyes. That is a single strand pattern). It turned out great! Just hold to strands of yarn together and use the size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) hook as stated in the pattern.

I do want to mention that I added an extra two rounds of single crochets to the body. I felt like it needed a bit more height. So after Round 15 you will make 2 more rounds of SC in each stitch around. Then continue on to the head part of the pattern as written. It also helps to add an extra round of SC stitches to the wings and feet.

OR you can crochet Ollie the Owl just as the pattern is written with a single strand of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn! He turned out so small and cute. A miniature crochet owl that measures about 5.5 inches tall by 6 inches wide! ALSO I used the smaller version of the cartoon eyes for the single strand owl.

For the versions you see here in this post, I am using Red Heart Super Saver yarn in colors Perfect Pink and Shocking Pink. For the double strand version use the K hook and for the single strand version use the H hook. Use the larger 2 inch cartoon eyes for the double strand owl and the smaller 1 inch eyes for the single strand mini owl.

For reference, the double stranded worsted weight yarn version of Ollie the Owl is still a bit smaller than the original I crocheted using Bernat Blanket Yarn.

What colors will you use?! You can’t go wrong with the plethora of shades from Red Heart Super Saver!

Ollie the Owl is the last project in my series of crochet patterns using the Cartoon Eyes!
Be sure to see the rest of the gang:

Jellyfish
Sea Turtle
Cat Hat

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These cartoon eyes would also look great on any of the animals in my new book Crochet Cute Forest Friends! Now available for pre-order.

I put the crochet cartoon eyes on CAT HATS! They work purrrfectly especially with this Halloween inspired color palette! I’m ready for spooky season!

I honestly can’t get enough of Red Heart Super Saver in color pumpkin. This bright orange is going to be on my hook all of October. Grab a few skeins HERE on Yarnspirations.com.

If you haven’t seen my Crochet Cartoon Eye pattern yet, CHECK IT OUT HERE. It’s a very simple and comes in two sizes! I’ve been using these eyes on several projects and this is the third crochet pattern in the cartoon eye series. See the first two projects: Jellyfish Plushie and Sea Turtle Plushie.

Before we start the pattern, please be sure and watch THIS TUTORIAL from my friend Daisy Farm Crafts on how to make a single crochet ribbed border. I use this on the bottom of all the hats. I love this technique because you don’t need to sew the ribbing on separately, it is crochet right onto the edge of the hat! It’s basically a chain 7, SC in each chain until you get back to the hat edge, slip stitch in two stitches along the hat edge and then SC in the back loops of the ribbing and repeat. She has a VERY easy tutorial to follow and you can use this border on many different projects.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Pumpkin Orange, Orchid, Black, and a bit of Perfect Pink for the nose and whatever colors you are using for the cartoon eyes (black, white, spring green, bright yellow, pictured) Shop all colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Crochet Cartoon Eye Pattern (Note: I am using the larger 2 inch size for all the hats but the smaller size could work well on the newborn version)
– Tapestry needle

Start with the basic HAT PATTERN which comes in sizes Newborn – Adult!

Size: Newborn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-7: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 8-10:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique 

Size: 3-6 Months
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: 6-9 Months
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: 9-16 Months 
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: Toddler/Preschooler
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: Child
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Size: Teen/Adult
Magic ring, chain 2 and make 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Do not fasten off, continue to ribbed edge using the back loop SC ribbed border technique

Cat Ears (make 2):
with main hat color
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 6: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (14 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 6, repeat around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 8: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 7, repeat around, join (18 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail.
Stitch ears to either side of hat. Lay hat flat and work your tapestry need through the edge stitches of hat (starting at about round 3) and bottom edge of ears until it is secured onto side of hat.

Nose:
with pink yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 2 SC + 2 HDC + 2SC + 2 HDC + 2 SC, join to first SC, fasten off leaving long tail.
Stitch onto bottom center of hat (a row or two above the ribbed edge).
Add two whiskers to either side of the nose using a long strand of white or black yarn and your tapestry needle.

Stitch on those cute cartoon eyes!

This kitty hat is so cute!

Crochet those eyes in any colors and make multiple cat hats!
Cartoon Crochet Eye Pattern and Video Tutorial can be found HERE

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Here is the second project in my Crochet Cartoon Eye series! This time I used the smaller version of the cartoon eyes and made a Sea Turtle. Yes, there are now two sizing options for the eye pattern! The larger original pattern is about 2 inches in diameter and the smaller eyes as seen on the sea turtle are about 1 inch in diameter.

GET THE CROCHET CARTOON EYE PATTERN HERE

This super cute sea turtle is an adaptation of my Bernat Blanket Sea Turtle Pattern (SEE IT HERE). This one is made with Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn and measures about 11 x 11 in inches from head to tail and flipper to flipper across. The shell is about 7 inches in width.

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver yarn in colors Spring Green (shell) and Frosty Green (all other parts)
Shop this yarn on Yarnspirations.com!
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Crochet Cartoon Eyes Pattern
– Tapestry Needle
– Polyfil Fiber Stuffing

Red Heart Sea Turtle with Cartoon Eyes Pattern:

Top of Shell:
with spring green yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 8: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 9: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round10: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 11: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, chain 1 (70 SC)
Round 12: SC in each stitch around, join chain 1 (70 SC)
Round 13: IN FRONT LOOPS ONLY, SC in each stitch around, join (70 SC)
fasten off, weave in ends. You will use the BACK LOOPS later.

Bottom of Shell:
with frosty green yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (40 SC)
Round 7: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 8: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (50 SC)
Round 9: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 1 (60 SC)
Round 10: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 5, repeat around, join, (70 SC)
Fasten off leaving long tail
Note: You will want to attach the head, flippers, and tail to the bottom shell before joining the top and bottom shells together.

Head:
with frosty green yarn
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 5-7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 8: SC Decrease, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 9: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 10: SC Decrease, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain1 (18 SC)
Round 11-13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 14: SC Decrease, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 15-16: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Fasten off after round 16 and leave long tail.
Sew on cartoon crochet eyes to front of head.
Stuff with poly-fil.

Flippers (make 4):
with frosty green yarn
Round 1: Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (32 SC)
Round 5: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail (32 SC)
Fold in half and pinch closed. Stuff lightly with poly-fil. 
Use your tapestry needle to stitch the flipper closed. 
Leave tail attached to then stitch all 4 of the flippers onto the bottom of the shell.

Tail: 
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (6 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (8 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (10 SC)
Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join, fasten off leaving long tail (10 SC)
No need to stuff tail. 
Pinch opening closed and stitch onto bottom of shell, opposite from head.

When attaching the head/flippers/tail, try to work your needle at least one row below the edge of the shell. You will need the stitches from the last row later to attach to sew the bottom and top of shell together.

Feel free to leave the ends a big long. They are going to be hidden inside the turtle.

Lay the top of shell and bottom shell together. They have the same amount of stitches so they should match up.

You are going to be working your tapestry needle in the unused back loops of Round 13 of your top shell and the edge stitches of your bottom shell. Stuff with poly-fil as you go!

Belly up!

Pay attention to detail! The flippers can be put on either way (with the curved edge facing front or backwards) just make sure they are consistent.

The cartoon eyes can be stitched on with the “eye sparkle” on the bottom of the eye or in the corner or at the top! It’s gives it a different expression with different placements.

The Bernat Blanket Crochet Sea Turtle works up even quicker!
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The Crochet Jellyfish Plushie was my first project using these Crochet Cartoon Eyes. You can find that pattern HERE

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