The Bean Patch

size hook: G6/ 4mm

yarn: Redheart super saver

chick

head/body

row1  Sc in magic ring

row2  inc around

row3-5  sc around

row6  [sc1 dec1] around

row7-8  [sc1 inc1] around

row9-10  sc around

row11 dec around

 fasten off

egg shell

row1  sc6 in magic ring

row2  inc around

row3  [sc1 inc1] around

row4  [sc2 inc1] around

row5-6  sc around

row7  [sc2 dec1] around

 fasten off

wings| make 2

row1  sc3 in magic ring

row2  inc around

row3 inc around

 fasten off

sew wings to the body, cut a piece of felt for the beak, snuggle your chickette into his/her egg shell, and your done!

materials needed:

size g6 hook

fat plastic tapestry needle

orange worsted weight yarn

scraps of black and white felt

ployester fiber fill

stitch marker

 

stitches you need to know:

sc-single crochet

magic ring- one of the ways to begin crochet in the round, you could use any method though.

ch-chain

HDC- half double crochet

inc-  increase

dec- decrease

 

body

orange yarn

the body is worked in the round not in joined rows

you should use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each row

row1  sc6 in magic ring    6 (if using another method to begin crochet in the round, just make sure there are six stitches in your row at the end)

row2  inc1 in each st in the row    12

row3  [sc1 in the first st, inc1 in the next st] repeat 6 times    18

row4  [sc1 in each of the next 2 st, inc1 in the next st] repeat 6 times    24

row5-16  sc1 in each st in the row    24

fasten off

note: to finish the body, stuff the body untill it is as full as you like, then use a tapestry needle and a scrap of orange yarn to sew a flat seam between the stitches in the last row of your piece

 

arms make two

orange yarn

the arms are worked flat

ch10 flip    10

starting in 3rd ch from hook, HDC1 in each ch across    8

fasten off

note: to attatch the arms to the body, use the tapestry needle and a scrap of orange yarn to sew the arms to the sides of the body

 

legs make 2

orange yarn

the legs are worked flat

ch12 flip

starting in 3rd ch from hook, HDC1 in each ch across

fasten off

note: to attach the legs to the body, use a tapestry needle and a scrap of orange yarn to sew the legs to the seam on the bottom of the body

 

tail

orange yarn

the tail is worked flat

ch4 flip

starting in 2nd ch from hook, hdc1 in each ch across

fasten off

note: to attach the tail to the body, use a tapestry needle and a scrap of orange yarn to sew it to the seam on the bottom of the body between the legs

 

ears make 2

orange yarn

the ears are worked flat

ch5 flip

starting in 2nd ch from hook, HDC2tog twice, flip

ch1 HDC2tog

fasten of f

note: to attach the ears to the body, use a tapestry needle and a scrap of orange yarn to sew the ears to the side of the body above the arms

 

mouth

orange yarn

the mouth is worked flat

ch8 flip

starting in 3rd ch from hook, HDC1 in each ch across

fasten off

note:the mouth is not curved when it is done being crocheting,  it has to be sewn to the body in a curved way.

 

the eyes are made with the felt. cut to circles out of the black felt, then cut to more circles out of the white felt, but cut them slightly smaller in diameter.

i used hot glue to fasten the eyes together and attach them to the body, though you could use any method

happy crocheting

materials you will need:

size g6 hook

black worsted weight yarn

pink worsted weight yarn

purple worsted weightyarn

white worsted wight yarn

polyester fiber-fill stuffing

scissors

fat plastic tapestry needle

stitch marker

 

stitches/techniques you will need to know:

ch-chain

sc-single crochet

inc-increase

dec-decrease

magic ring-one of the basic ways of beginning crochet in the round though you could use any method other than this.

BLO-back loops only

FLO-front loops only

 

note: this pig is worked in the round, not joined rows.

you should use a st marker to mark the beginning of your row.

 

body

pink yarn

note: you should stuff the pig as you go.

row1  sc8 in magic ring  (if you are using a different technique to begin crochet in the round, just make sure it turns out with eight stitches in the row)  8

row2  inc in every st in the row    16

row3  [sc1 in first st, inc in the next st] repeat 8 times    24

row4  working  BLO, sc1 in every st in the row    24

row5-6  sc1 in every st in the row    24

row7  working FLO, [sc1 in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    30

row8  [sc1 in the next 4 sts, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    36

row9  [sc1 in the next 5 sts, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    42

row10  [sc1 in the next 6 sts, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    48

row11-21  sc1 in each st in the row    48

row22  [sc1 in the next 6 sts, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    42

row23  [sc1 in the next 5 sts, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    36

row24  [sc1 in the next 4 sts, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    30

row25  [sc1 in the next 3 sts, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    24

row26  [sc1 in the next 2 sts, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    18

row27  [sc1 in the next st, dec in the st after that] repeat 6 times    12

row28  dec 6 times    6

row29  dec 3 times    3

don’t fasten off!!

tail

ch5

starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc1 in the next 4 ch

fasten off

note: to add the eyes and nostrils, use a tapestry needle and a scrap of black yarn to embroider them onto the face of the pig.

 

legs make 4

pink yarn

row1  sc6 in magic ring  (if you are using a different technique to begin crochet in the round, just make sure it turns out with six stitches in the row)   6

row2  inc in each st in the row    12

row3-6  sc1 in every st in the row    12

fasten off

note: (you should wait until you finish all of the legs before attaching them to the body) to attach the legs to the body, you should first stuff them to your liking, next, position the legs on the underside of the pig wherever you desire, then, using a tapestry needle and a scrap of pink yarn, sew the legs in place.

 

ears make 2

pink yarn

ch6

row1  starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc1 in the next 5 sts flip    5

row2  ch1 dec1 sc1 dec1 flip    3

row3  ch1 sc3 flip    3

row4  ch1 dec1 skipping the st in the middle of the row    1

row5  sc1    1

fasten off

note:  (you should wait until you finish both of the ears before attaching them to the body) to attach the ears to the body, you should first position them on the head wherever you desire and then using a tapestry needle and a scrap of pink yarn, sew the ears in place.

 

beehive

purple yarn

note: the beehive is separate from the body and does not get attached to it. and you should stuff as you go.

row1  sc6 in magic ring (if you are using a different technique to begin crochet in the round, just make sure it turns out with six stitches in the row)   6

row2  inc in every st in the row    12

row3  [sc1 in the next st, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    18

row4  [sc1 in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    24

row5  [sc1 in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    30

row6  [*ch6 starting in 2nd ch from hook, slst1 in each of the next 5 ch, sc1 in the st* repeat from asterisk to asterik and then sc1 in each of the next 11 st] do these steps twice    30

row7-11  sc1 in each st in the row    30

row12  [sc1 in each of the next 3 st, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    24

row13  [sc1 in each of the next 2 st, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    18

row14  [sc1 in the next st, dec in the st after that] repeat 6 times    12

row15  [sc1 in the next st, inc in the st after that] repeat 6 times    18

row16  [sc1 in each of the next 2 st, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    24

row17-19  sc1 in each st in the row    12

row20  [sc1 in each of the next 2 st, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    18

row21  [sc1 in the next st, dec in the st after that] repeat 6 times    12

row22  dec in every st in the row      6

fasten off

note: the stap for the beehive is the same as the strap for the afro. to make it:

ch35 with white yarn and attach each end of the chain to the hairdo.

 

afro

black yarn

row1  sc6 in magic ring  (if you are using a different technique to begin crochet in the round, just make sure it turns out with six stitches in the row)   6

row2  inc in each st in the row    12

row3  [sc1 in the next st, inc in the st after that] repeat 6 times    18

row4  [sc1 in each of the next 2 st, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    24

row5  [sc1 in each of the next 3 st, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    30

row6  [sc1 in each of the next 4 st, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    36

row7  [sc1 in each of the next 5 st, inc in the next st] repeat 6 times    42

row8-16  sc1 in each st in the row    42

row17  [sc1 in each of the next 5 st, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    36

row18  [sc1 in each of the next 4 st, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    30

row19  [sc1 in each of the next 3 st, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    24

row20  [sc1 in each of the next 2 st, dec in the next st] repeat 6 times    18

note: now would be a good time to stuff your afro

row21  [sc1 in the next st, dec in the st after that] repeat 6 times    12

row22   dec in each st in the row    6

fasten off

make a strap just like you did for the beehive

the new season of doctor who has come out so i’m all over it again. lately i’ve been making drawings of the characters on index cards here are some of them:

rory the roman

 

amelia pond

 

the doctor “bowties are cool”

 

weeping angel.  dont blink!

 

cyberman “delete!”

 

river song “hello sweetie”

 

size d hook

fin
you’ll need:
white yarn
light&dark blue yarn
skin yarn
black yarn
light&dark green yarn

head/body
start w/white yarn
row1  sc6 in magic ring
row2  inc around
row3  [sc inc] around
row4  [sc2 inc] around
row5-9  sc around
switch to light blue yarn
row10-19  sc around
switch to dark blue yarn
row20-23  sc around
 

legs
dark blue yarn
ch3
skin yarn
ch10
black yarn
ch5
HDC3
skinyarn
sk1 HDC9
dark blue
HDC3

backpack
dark green yarn
r1  sc6 in magic ring
r2  inc around
r3 sc inc around
r4-6  sc around
light green yarn
r7-11  sc around
r12  sc9 flip
r13-16  ch1 sc across
r17  dec1 sc5 dec1
r18  dec1 sc3 dec1
r19  dec1 sc1 dec1
 fasten off

arms
start with light blue yarn
ch6
skin yarn
ch10
starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, HDC8
light blue yarn
HDC6
 fasten off

ears
white yarn
row1  sc4 in magic ring
row2-3  sc around
 fasten off

the face is a piece of felt, and the eyes are french knots

size p hook and red merino yarn

Row 1. sc6 in magic ring
Row 2. inc around [12 st]
Row 3. [sc 1 inc 1[ around [18 st]
Row 4. [sc 2 inc 1[ around [24 st]
Row 5. [sc 3 inc 1] around [30 st]
Row 6. [sc 4 inc 1] around [36 st]
Row 7. [sc 5 inc 1] around [42 st]
Row 8. working in back loops sc
around [42 st]
sc around until desired length,
fasten off.
with yellow yarn braid a 41” braid
tie onto top of fez

curious george

 

redheart/worsted weight yarn

size G6 hook

 

body | maroon yarn

row1  sc6 in magic ring

row2  inc around

row3  [sc inc] around

row4  [sc2 inc] around

row5  [sc3 inc] around

row6-9  sc around

row10  dec3 sc18 dec3

row11-21  sc around

row22  [sc2 dec] around

row23  [sc dec] around

row24  dec around

 fasten off

 

head  |  skin color

row1  sc6 in magic ring

row2  inc around

row3  [sc inc] around 

row4  [sc2 inc] around

row5  [sc3 inc] around

row6  [sc4 inc] around 

row7  [sc5 inc] around

switch to maroon yarn

row8-16  sc around

row17  [sc5 dec] around

row18  [sc4 dec] around

row19  [sc3 dec] around

row20  [sc2 dec] around

row21  [sc dec] around

row22  dec around

  fasten off

 

mouth  |  skin yarn

row1  sc6 in magic ring

row2  inc around

row3  [sc inc] around

row4  [sc2 inc] around

row5  [sc3 inc] around

row6-8  sc around

row9  [sc3 dec] around

  fasten off

 

legs/arms  |  skin yarn

row1  sc6 in magic ring

row2  inc around

row3  [sc inc] around

row4-7  sc around

row8  [sc dec] around

switch color to maroon yarn

row9-20  sc around

row21  dec around

  fasten off

 

tail  |  maroon yarn

row1  sc6 in magic ring

row2  [sc inc] around

row3-7  sc around

row8-10  inc3 dec3

row11-25  sc around

  fasten off

 

ears 

row1 sc6 in magic ring

slst1

  fasten off