On vacation

So I’m on vacation. I keep trying to do yarn crafts but the sand gets in the way. Here’s my craft bag next to my beach chair.

Sorry about no new patterns

I seem to have damaged my hand. Probably doing yard work on Sunday as I was digging for hours, cleaning up after our most recent windstorm. Love it. Anyway, I can barely hold a pen let alone knitting needles or a crochet hook. As my job is more important (income means I can buy yarn), I need to take it easy in the evenings until it isn’t quite so painful.

I really want to get all the Avengers dolls done so look for that. And I haven’t forgotten the Yo Gabba Gabba fans. I promise to finally finish plex before my next craft show in Late June.

Happy Crocheting.

Free Pattern Tuesday – One eyed, one horned, flying purple people eater

Sorry all Captain America is not done. That full time job of mine really gets in the way of my crafting. It keeps me in yarn, that’s probably why I stay.

This pattern was up at my shop, but it hasn’t been purchased yet so I decided to take it down. It’s one of my favorites so enjoy.

BTW if you can’t find a 30mm eye you can embroider one on instead.

Materials
30 mm Plastic safety eye
Size E crochet hook
Caron Simply Soft in Grape (A)
I love this yarn in Limelight (B)
I love this yarn in White (C)
I love this yarn in Fire Red (D)
Gauge is not important for this project
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
CC – Change Colors
INC – Increase (Sc 2 stitches in designated stitch
DEC – Decrease (SC 2 stitches together)
CH – Chain
SL – Slip Stitch
HDC – half double crochet
DC – Double crochet
Instructions

Head

In A chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)
(2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times (36)
(5 SC, INC) 6 times (42)
(3 SC, INC, 3 SC) 6 times (48)
9-18. 10 rows SC
19. (6 SC, DEC) 6 times (42)
20. (5 SC, DEC) 6 times (36)
21. (4 SC, DEC) 6 times (30)
Insert eye so it spans between rows 10-15
22. (3 SC, DEC) 6 times (24)
23. (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
24. (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
25. (DEC) 6 times (6)
Fasten off. Using the tail, wind through the last 6 stitches and pull up tight to close the hole.

Body

In A chain 2
6 SC in 2nd chain from hook
(INC) in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
SC row
Change color to B SC 5 (INC, SC) 4 times, 5 SC (22)
SC row
CC to A. SC 5 (INC, 2 SC) 4 times. 5 SC (26)
6 SC, (INC, 3 SC) 4 times, 4 SC (30)
CC to B. SC row
SC row
CC to A. SC row
SC row
CC to B. SC row
SC row
CC to A. (3 SC, DEC) 6 times (24)
(2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
Start stuffing body
17. (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
18. (DEC) 6 times
Fasten off. Leave a long tail. Take tail through the last six stitches and pull up tight to close the opening.

Wings
Make 2 in B
Ch 2
SC in 2nd chain from hook
Chain 1, 3 SC in stitch
Ch 1, INC, SC, INC (5)
Ch 1, INC, 3 SC, INC (7)
Ch 1, INC, 5 SC, INC (9)
SL next 3 stitches, SC, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, SC
Fasten off. Sew to back of body on the second row of green from top as in picture.

Horn

In C, Ch 2
4 SC in 2nd chain from hook
SC row
(INC, SC) 2 times (6)
SC row
(INC, 2 SC) 2 times (8)
SC row
(INC, 3 SC) 2 times (10)
SC row
(INC, 4 SC) 2 times (12)
SC row
Fasten off, stuff and sew to top of head over eye.

Teeth (make 2)

Repeat instructions for horn through row 4
Fasten off and sew to face under eye
Optional: embroider two points of D on the bottom of the teeth.

Legs (make 2)

In A, Ch 2
4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook
(INC) in each stitch (8)
3-10. 8 rows SC
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

In A, Ch 2
4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook
2-5. 4 rows SC
Fasten off and sew to the body on a purple stripe.

Captain America – Free Pattern (sort of)

I’m having a hard time keeping up with the new patterns once a week. This one isn’t done. I’ll edit it as soon as I have it completely done. Sorry the picture is so blurry.

Copyright 2012: Drunken Aunt Wendy Designs
Materials, Abbreviations, Notes
I Love This Yarn – Royal (A)
Vanna Choice – Beige (B)
I Love This Yarn – White (C)
Size 12 mm safety eyes
White felt
SC – Single Crochet
Ch – Chain
INC – 2 SC in same stitch
DEC – SC 2 stitches together
HDC – Half Double Crochet

Instructions
Head
In A, Ch 2
6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)
(2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times (36)
(5 SC, INC) 6 times (42)
(3 SC, INC, 3 SC) 6 times (48)
9-18. 10 rows SC, change colors to B in last stitch
19. SC 1st stitch in B, change color to A and SC remaining stitches, SC last stitch in B
20. SC 2 stitches in B, change color to A and SC remaining stitches, SC last 2 stitches in B
21. SC 3 stitches in B, change color to A and SC remaining stitches, SC last 3 stitches in B
22. SC 4 stitches in B, change color to A and SC remaining stitches, SC last 4 stitches in B
23. SC Row
24. (6 SC, DEC) 6 times (42)
25. (5 SC, DEC) 6 times (36)
26. (4 SC, DEC) 6 times (30)
27. (3 SC, DEC) 6 times (24)
Place eyes between rows 19 and 20 approximately three stitches from the center stitch on each side. Use picture for guide. Start stuffing.
28. (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
29. (1 SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
30. DEC 6 times (6)
Fasten off. Use tail to close up the hole.
Cut an A out of felt and center it on head. Use picture for guidance. I use sticky back felt.
Wings for Helmet (Make 2)
In C, Chain 7
In 2nd Ch from hook, 3 HDC, SC remaining stitches, on opposite side of stitches just worked, SC 2, 3 HDC in next stitch, slip stitch in next stitch, fasten off.
Sew to side of head close to top. Use photo for guide.
Chest/Torso
In A, Ch 9
SC in 2nd Ch from hook, SC in 6 stitches, 3 SC in last Ch, 7 SC in the unworked loops from the 1st stitches, 3 SC in last stitch
7 SC, INC 3 times, 7 SC, INC 3 times (20)
7 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times, 7 SC, (SC, INC) 3 times (26)
7 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times, 7 SC, (SC, INC, SC) 3 times (32)
5-9. 5 rows SC

Free Pattern Tuesday – Black Angry Bird

I’m really sorry that this took so long. I’ll try to be better next week.

Copyright 2012: Drunken Aunt Wendy Designs
Materials, Abbreviations, Notes
Yarn
I love this Yarn – black
Caron Simply Soft – Gray Heather
I Love This Yarn – Yellow
I Love This Yarn – Firered
I Love This Yarn – White
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
INC – 2 Single Crochet in one stitch
DEC – single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO – back loops only
Instructions
Main Body

In black, ch 2
6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook.
INC 6 times (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)
(2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times (36)
(5 SC, INC) 6 times (42)
(3 SC, INC, 3 SC) 6 times (48)
(7 SC, INC) 6 times (54)
(4 SC, INC, 4 SC) 6 times (60)
(9 SC, INC) 6 times (66)
11-28. 18 rows SC Row
29. (9 SC, DEC) 6 times (60)
30. (8 SC, DEC) 6 times (54)
31. (7 SC, DEC) 6 times (48)
32. (6 SC, DEC) 6 times (42)
33. (5 SC, DEC) 6 times (36)
Start stuffing
34. (4 SC, DEC) 6 times (30)
35. (3 SC, DEC) 6 times (24)
36. (2 SC, DEC) 6 times (18)
37. (SC, DEC) 6 times (12)
38. ( DEC) 6 times (6)
Fasten off, sew up opening with tail
Bottom circle

In gray, chain 2
6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook.
INC 6 times (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)
(2 SC, INC, 2 SC) 6 times (36)
(5 SC, INC) 6 times (42)
(3 SC, INC, 3 SC) 6 times (48)
(7 SC, INC) 6 times (54)
(4 SC, INC, 4 SC) 6 times (60)
(9 SC, INC) 6 times (66)
Fasten off leaving a really long tail for sewing. Sew to bottom of bird off center so there is a half circle showing on the front of the bird.

Head Feather

In Yellow, Chain 2
In 2nd Ch from hook, 6 SC
INC in each stitch (12)5
Slip stitch in each stitch around
SC in BLO of original stitch from row 3 (12)
SC row
(DEC, SC) 4 times (8), change colors to black in last stitch
7-10. 4 rows SC
11. (DEC, 2 SC) 2 times (6)
12. SC row
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew to top of head.
Eyes (make 2)

Note eyes are made in three pieces and then sewn together layering them as you go.
Pupils
In Black, ch 2
SC 4 in the 2nd chain from hook, join with a slip stitch
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing
Whites
In White, ch 2
6 Sc in 2nd Chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
Fasten off.
Gray underpart of eye
In Gray, ch 2
6 Sc in 2nd Chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)
Fasten off. Sew the three layers on top of each as in the pictures
White Spot

In White, Ch 2
6 Sc in 2nd Chain from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
Fasten off. Sew to center of head.
Eyebrows (make 2)

In red, ch 11
Starting in 2nd Ch from hook, SC 10
Fasten off.
Beak

In Yellow, Ch 2
6 SC in 2nd Chain from hook
INC in each stitch
(SC, INC) 6 times
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times
SC row
SC row
(3 SC, INC) 6 times
SC Row
SC Row
Fasten off. Flatten bottom to make it look triangular. Sew to face between the eyes. Stuff when almost done sewing. This will help it keep the shape.

Free pattern will be delayed this week

So I love the Hunger Games. Katniss is the biggest badass since Ayla of the Clan of the Cave Bear. I went to see the movie and avoided the smack down when we called a dude out on singing randomly during the movie. However, the black angry bird I was working on is still not done. I hope to finish it tomorrow. I will post it tomorrow. It’s awesome.

If you are upset, blame Katniss. Be prepared, she’ll kick your ass.

Free Pattern Tuesday – Helga the Hedgehog

I love hedgehogs. I may add feet to her later, but I think she is pretty cute the way she is.

If you need a tutorial on loop stitch, click here
Copyright 2012: Drunken Aunt Wendy Designs
Materials
Size E Crochet Hook
12 mm safety animal nose
12 mm black safety eyes
Yarn
Vanna’s Choice – Beige
I Love This Yarn – Greybeard
Caron’s Simply Soft – Grape
Abbreviations
SC – Single Crochet
CH – Chain
INC – 2 SC in same stitch
LC – Loop Stitch
DEC – SC 2 stitches together
TC – triple crochet
DC – double crochet

Instructions
In beige, ch 2
In 2nd Ch from hook, SC 4
INC.in each stitch (8)
INC, SC 7 (9)
INC, SC 8 (10)
(INC, 4 SC) 2 times (12)
(INC, SC) 6 times (18)
SC row
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
(3 SC, INC) 6 times (30)
With Slip stitch, fasten off.
Place nose in center
Place eyes between rows 6 and 7, 5 to 6 stitches apart
With wrong side facing, find bottom center, count back five, join gray with a slip stitch. There will be 10 stitches at the bottom that are not done in loop stitch.
Note unless instructed otherwise, the following increases are loop stitches
10. (4 SC, INC) 2 times, (4 LS, INC) 4 times (36)
11. (5 SC, INC) 2 times, (5 LS, INC) 4 times (42)
12. 14 SC, 28 LS
13. Repeat row 12
14. DEC, 10 SC, DEC, 28 LS (40)
15. DEC, 8 SC, DEC, 28 LS (38)
16. 10 SC, 28 LS
20-23. Repeat row 16
24. DEC, 6 SC, DEC, 28 LS (36)
25. SC 8, LS 28
26-28. Repeat row 25
Stuff
29. 4 SC, DEC, 2 SC do the remaining stitches in loop stitch 2 LS, DEC (4 LS, DEC) 4 times (30).
30. 3 SC, DEC, 2 SC do the remaining stitches in loop stitch LS, DEC (3 LS, DEC) 4 times (24).
31. 2 SC, DEC, 2 SC do the remaining stitches in loop stitch DEC (2 LS, DEC) 4 times (18).
32. (LS, DEC) 6 times (12)
33. DEC 6 times
Fasten off and sew up opening.
Bow (optional)
In Grape
Ch 12
TC in 4th chain from hook, TC, DC, DC, SC, DC, DC, TC, TC
fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Wrap tail around center to define the bow and sew to face.

Free Pattern Tuesday – Bacon Scarf

Everyone loves Bacon. Okay they should love Bacon. This Bacon Scarf should make all the Bacon lovers out there happy while keeping them warm and toasty. This pattern should be a little free form so if you don’t know what I am going for, it’s okay. If you get completely flustered, let me know and I will help you as best I can.

Copyright 2011 (c) Wendy’s Wild Life
Materials
Size H Crochet Hook
Size G Crochet Hook
Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Beige (A)
I love this yarn in Burnt Pumpkin (B)
Abbreviations and Terms
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase (2 SC in designated stitch)
CC – Change Colors
DEC – SC 2 stitches together
SL – Slip Stitch
Ch – chain
Note this pattern allows for a lot of improvisation. Feel free to change colors at random and add extra rows.
Instructions
In A, Ch 201
1. SC in 2nd Ch from hook, SC remaining stitches (200)
2. Ch 1, 5 SC, 12 INC, 16 SC, 7 INC, 13 SC, 8 INC, 14 SC, 24 INC, 20 SC, 14 INC, 22 SC, 10 INC, 14 SC, 16 INC, 5 SC (291)
3. Ch 1, (10 SC, 10 INC) 14 times SC Remaining 11 stitches (431)
4. Ch 1, DEC all the way across the row, SC last stitch (216)
5. CC to B, Ch 1, 2 SC (9 SC, 3 SC in next stitch, 9 SC, Skip next stitch) 10 times, 9 SC, 3 SC in next stitch, SC (227)
6. Ch 1, 2 SC, 3 SC in next stitch, (9 SC, Skip 2, 9 SC, 3 SC in next stitch) across, 12 SC remaining stitches
7. Ch 1, 4 SC, (9 SC, 3 SC in next stitch, 9 SC, Skip 2) across, SC remaining stitches
8. Repeat row 6
9. With both colors held together and H hook, SC row
10. Sc row, drop B halfway through and change hooks to E and continue in SC
11. SC row
12. SC row
13. Chang to B, (3 SC in next stitch, 9 SC, Skip 2, 9 SC) repeat across, SC remaining stitches (this should reverse the chevron) (keep track of this number)
14. SC the number of remaining stitches then start chevron pattern as follows (9 SC, Skip 2, 9 SC, 3 SC in next stitch)
15. Repeat row 13
16. Using both colors and H hook, SC row.
17. Repeat row 16
18. Using A and E hook SC row
19. Repeat row 18
20. Repeat row 18
Fasten off, weave in ends.

No free pattern this week

Sorry all. I’m up to my eyeballs planning for my craft fair on Saturday. My hands are turning into claws I’ve been crocheting so much.

Planning Margarita cookies for my booth. Fingers crossed.

Free Pattern Tuesday – Lego Person Newborn Baby Hat

I love Legos, but often feel I’m to old to play with them. The next best thing is making Lego creations out of yarn.

This is a pretty easy knit pattern. I hate working in the round unless I use double pointed needles and that can be tedious. It’s made in one piece and seamed in the back. The decorations/face are made in crochet and then sewn on.

Happy Knitting and as always contact me if you have questions.

Copyright 2012: Drunken Aunt Wendy Designs
Materials, Notes, Abbreviation, Gauge
I love this yarn in Yellow
I love this yarn in black
Size 6 knitting needles
Size E crochet hook
P – purl
K – knit
K2tog – Knit 2 together
SC – Single Crochet
INC – SC 2 stitches into same stitch
BLO – Back loops only
Gauge – 18 stitches per 4 inches

Instructions
Newborn size
In yellow, Cast On 52
(K2, P1) repeat across, K last stitch
P1, (P2, K1) repeat across
Repeat row one
Repeat row two
Knit row
Purl row
Repeat 5 and 6 until piece measures 3.5 inches.
(K4, k2tog) repeat across, K last 4 stitches (44)
Purl row
(K3, k2tog) repeat across, K last 4 stitches (36)
Purl row
(K2, k2tog) repeat across (27)
Purl row
(K1, k2tog) repeat across (18)
Purl row
(k2tog) repeat across (9)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull up tight to close. Sew back seam with mattress stitch.
Top of head – the bumpy

Note this is crocheted in the round.
In Yellow, ch 2
6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook
INC in each stitch (12)
(SC, INC) 6 times (18)
(SC, INC, SC) 6 times (24)
SC in BLO
SC row
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew to top of hat.
Eyes (make 2)

In Black, Ch 2
8 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, join with a slip stitch.
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Embroider the mouth using a straight stitch twice. Make the smile by using a small straight stitch in the center to pull the mouth in an arc.