April Draven

Simply Sweet Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

2011-12-07T14:24:00.005-05:00

I really love this scarf. It is quick and it is just a huge circle. It is super comfortable and doesn't have those long tails to worry about. (I didn't come up with the idea for a circle scarf. I have seen them before in the store. This is just my version of it) I am going to make one for my daughter next. Last year one of the kids at school pulled on the tails of my daughter's scarf and it choked her. Now she is afraid to wear scarfs. This way she won't have to worry about that, hopefully. I modeled it a few different ways so you could see how awesome it is. (I really hate modeling but I didn't have anyone else around to con into being my model and my mannequin head doesn't have shoulders :( ) What do you think?

Wrapped around 3 times

Wrapped around 2 times

Wrapped around 2 times and cinched up close to neck

Wrapped around 2 times a little looser

Fold in half and slide in loop (I hope that makes sense)

Here is the pattern:

Simply Sweet Scarf
by April Draven

K hook

4.5 oz. Simply Soft Yarn

This scarf measures about 80 inches around. If you don’t know how to work in rounds you can always skip the joining part and just sew it together when it is done. You wrap it around a couple times so you could hide the seam easily ;)

Ch 200, join with 1 ss
Rnd 1: Ch 3, sk 1, 1 dc, *ch 1, sk 1, 1dc*rep from * to * around, Join with 1 ss
Rnds 2-13: Ch 3, * 1 dc in the next ch 1 space, ch 1* rep from * to * around, Join with 1 ss
1 ss, FO

Cotton Candy Bunny Hat

2011-12-07T10:39:00.003-05:00

My daughter brought home the Velveteen Bunny book from school. (ah the memories of balling like a baby when I first read that book as a child. Fortunately, this was a child's version so it wasn't so bad) I plan on making her a bunny soon but I don't know when I will be able to get to it. I might make it a Yule Gift if time allows lol. I made her this hat for now. I had some baby yarn left over from a hat I made a long time ago so I used it to make it soft and fluffy. I didn't really expect her to wear it to school because to me it looked like a baby hat (probably because the yarn was marketed that way) but when she got to school everyone swarmed her. They loved it. Now it is her current favorite hat. I love it when I can make something she loves ;D What do you think? I have the pattern available for $3 in my Etsy Shop if anyone is interested :)

Goblin Earflap Hat Pattern

2011-11-22T14:52:00.002-05:00

For some reason with the colors of this hat it reminded me of a Goblin. I made this as a Yule gift for my friend Kathrine (Kathrine: you knew it was for you ;) lol) I wanted to make a hat that was long enough for a scarf but wasn't super bulky toward the top of the hat. The tail is skinnier than the other hats I have made in the past. I like it. Less time to make lol. What do you think? I have the pattern available in my etsy shop for $3.00 if anyone is interested :)

Doctor Who Crochet Bag

2011-11-20T13:47:00.004-05:00

Here is one of the large projects I have been working on. (well large for me since it is all single crochet) I have been working on it off and on since June. I have a short attention span lol. What do you think?

Here is a link that might help if you don't know how to use a chart

Doctor Who Crochet Bag
© April Draven (Folts) 2011

This is a free pattern. All I ask is for you to credit me if you use my pattern or chart in any way. I just want people to know I was the one who designed it.

Hook Size: H hook
(2) 7 oz skeins of main color yarn

With main bag color: Form a Magic Circle (AKA: Adjustable Ring) (you could also just form a circle how you normally would) Ch 1
Rnd 1: 10 sc in ring, insert marker, Do not join with 1 ss.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (20)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (30)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (50)
Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (60)
Rnd 7: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (70)
Rnd 8: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (80)
Rnd 9: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (90)
Rnd 10: *8 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (100)
Rnd 11: *9 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (110)
Rnd 12: *10 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (120)
Rnd 13: *11 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (130)
Rnd 14: *12 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (140)
Rnd 15-32: 1 sc in each sc around (18 rounds)
Rnd 33: 74 sc, start the black on the bottom of the Tardis on the chart. (The reason you do the 74 sc first before starting the chart is so your image will be centered)
Rnd 34-72: working the chart, 1 sc in each sc
Rnd 73-75: With main bag color, 1 sc in each sc around (3 rounds)

Handles:

Row 1: ch 1, 52sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: sc2tog, 31 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc2tog, 29 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 4: sc2tog, 27 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 5: sc2tog, 25 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 6: sc2tog, 23 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 7: sc2tog, 21 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 8: sc2tog, 19 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 9: sc2tog, 17 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 10: sc2tog, 15 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 11: sc2tog, 13 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 12: sc2tog, 11 dc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Rows 13-43: 11 sc, ch 1, turn (30 rows)
Sc down the side
70 sc, Repeat Rows 2-43
sc down side, 18 sc, 1 ss, FO
Sew straps together
Attach yarn to where you sewed the straps and sc around the edge repeat the same on the other side (this makes the trim look smoother, also you could make the trim a different color for an added effect)
Sew button on and make your loop however you want. I just chained 10 and attached a loop to the back. I think I might make a thicker loop later.

Cutie Kitty Pattern

2011-10-21T12:37:00.002-04:00

My daughter loves cats. So I made this for her. Right now she is learning how to read and there is something called RAZ-Kids that she does on the computer for school. She can gain levels by reading the stories they have. When she reads she gains points. A bar will fill up just like an experience bar in a video game. I have been crocheting her stuff for every level she gets. A star or a ball whatever color she wants. She seems to like that. She is on her last level so I wanted to make her something special so I came up with this. She named it Cutie. So now she has to work hard so she can play with it. Motivation is key ;D Also I can make one of these in about 2 hours, depending on how distracted I am. I am thinking I will make a whole bunch more in different colors for stocking suffers ;) I didn't add a nose or mouth because it looked so cute with just eyes. If I do one in another color I might add to it. It's kinda hard to get details on a black stuffed animal. What do you think? I have the pattern available in my Etsy Store for $3.00 if anyone is interested.

Fallen Star Slouchy Hat Pattern

2011-10-17T19:19:00.002-04:00

Like I said before I am not that great at picking names for a hat, I chose Fallen Star because it was a black star. Yah I know it's corny lol. Anyways, I have been meaning to make another slouchy hat pattern with a star, now that I know so much more about writing patterns and crochet in general. You never stop learning ;) This is what I came up with. It is so comfy. Great for bad hair days. (or in my case when I take my daughter to school. I'm not a morning person. This way I don't have to brush my hair. shhhh don't tell anyone) It is warm but not too warm and people don't expect you to take your hat off because it is "stylish" hehe. I think it is my favorite hat right now :) I loved it so much I made another one with glow in the dark yarn. I can't wait to wear it to the bar. (I know a bar that has a blacklight hehe) What do you think? The pattern is available in my etsy store for $3.00 if anyone in interested :)

Mocha Slouchy Delight Hat Pattern

2011-10-12T19:43:00.003-04:00

LOL I ran out of ideas for hat names so I just decided to make one up that sounded exotic. The hat is brown, I was craving Coffee & Chocolate, and so the name was born haha. I needed a new winter hat but I didn't want a plain one. I wanted texture. So I came up with this. What do you think? I have the pattern for sale in my Etsy Shop for $3.00 if anyone is interested. I haven't been able to keep up with the amount of e-mails I have been receiving. Sometimes the messages get buried or go into my spam folder. If you have a really important question and I don't respond after a couple days please just e-mail me again. I don't mind, really. Stuff happens, I am only human and I forget. Please bare with me. I really am trying. Thank you everyone for your support :)

Mother Earth Crochet Doll

2011-09-29T16:15:00.004-04:00

This is my latest creation. I love her. Her body is stuffed with Rice and the Earth is stuffed with Rice and Lavender. Getting her shaped just right was a bit of a challenge but I did it. I wanted to get more detailed with the eyes but she is only 7 inches tall so that was difficult. Once I put the felt on her though I realized it was the perfect face and I wouldn't want it any other way :D I tried to make her look like a tree, brown on the bottom and green on top. I felt that was appropriate ;) I have been wanting a Goddess statue for a long time now but for some reason I didn't even think to make one. The pattern for sale in my Etsy shop for $5.20. The pattern is 9 pages long with pictures. What do you think?

Earthy Witch Hat

2011-09-03T11:53:00.008-04:00

Oh what a summer it has been this year. I hope you all had a wonderful time :)

Here is my newest creation. This year I was considering dressing up as a witch for Halloween. I was looking at what other people came up with for witch hats and I decided I really didn't want to take the classic route. The points are too long and the brim is too wide. I wanted to be able to wear it more than just Halloween. So I decided to make the top and brim shorter. This is what I came up with. I named it Earthy Witch Hat because it reminded me of bark on a tree. I can't wait to wear it hiking :) It will keep the flies away from my head and help protect against the sun :) My dad kinda gave me inspiration for this hat too. When I was little we would go on walks in the woods and he would let me wear his hat. (that is one of the fondest memories I have of him) It was a men's hat but the brim was perfect. Not too big not too small. That is kinda what I wanted to achieve with this.

What do you think?

If you want the pattern it is available for $3 in my Etsy Shop

You can fold up the brim if you like :)

For those of you who don't know how to do cables here is A link to a video someone made that should help :)

Update 7-5-11

2011-07-05T16:58:00.003-04:00

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am alive. Everything is fine. The reason I haven't posted in a while is I have been working on a few large projects at once. Once I get them done I will post pics :) It is also summer vacation and I enjoy spending time with my family. My Daughter and Husband are both out of school so I finally get a lot of time with them. There will be a lot more projects up in the Autumn and Winter I promise. I will also find more time for responding to everyone. I have just been really busy lately and have been enjoying the summer :)

Plain Slouch Hat

2011-04-20T08:45:00.008-04:00

Sorry everyone for not posting for so long. I am just now starting to feel better. It has been a HORRIBLE winter. Anyways, I decided to make a video. I know a lot of people come to my blog and look at my hats and think that they are too complicated. They really aren't.(well most of them aren't) I have looked online and I haven't found any really good videos on how to crochet a hat (that doesn't mean there aren't any good ones out there, just that I didn't find any in my search that covered everything needed)so I decided to make my own. Most of the ones I found are filmed from the side or from the front. I made a weird rig with coffee cans, duct tape, hangers, and a pen(lol) so I could get the camera to record my perspective. Hopefully this will help beginners. The music in the video is "Ash Koley" My friend Ben introduced me to their music and I immediately loved them. I needed music for the video because I cover so much and there was no way I could talk that fast enough to keep up with the video. If I didn't add music it would be 10 min. of silence. Not very entertaining lol. I really wanted to use their songs so I contacted them and asked permission. Ash replied and told me it was alright. You should check them out. They are really awesome :) Here is a link to the video.
For those of you who already know how to make hats and read a pattern, scroll down. I posted it here. Remember, if you use it please give me credit for the design :)

Plain Slouch Hat © April Folts 2011

Hook size: H

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows

Yarn:
3.5 oz Bernat Mosaic psychedelic 4 ply 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight
a little bit of Red Heart Turqua 4 ply 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight

Abbreviations:

Ss: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Fpdc: front post double crochet
Bpdc: back post double crochet
FO: Fasten off

This pattern is worked in the round with a marker. Do not join with a ss unless specified

With Psychedelic yarn form a magic circle
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring (8)
Rnd 2: *2 sc in each sc* rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 3: * 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: * 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: * 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: * 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in each sc around (48)
Rnd 8: * 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in each sc around (56)
Rnd 10: * 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 11: 1 sc in each sc around (64)
Rnd 12: * 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (72)
Rnd 13: 1 sc in each sc around (72)
Rnd 14: * 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (80)
Rnd 15-34: 1 sc in each sc around (80) (20 rounds)
At the end of rnd 34, switch colors to turqua and join with 1 ss
Rnd 35: 1 sc in each sc around, Join with 1 ss (80)
Rnd 36-40: ch 2, * 1 fpdc, 1 bpdc* rep from * to * around, Join with 1 ss (5 rounds)
FO and hide tails

Shamrock Hat

2011-03-17T13:00:00.003-04:00

I was meaning to make this hat earlier but I got hit by the flu HARD. Did you know that Allergy season started 2 weeks early this year, the middle of February. I didn't know that. Just thought I would share that little bit of info. It might help some of you who suffer with allergies. I just wanted to let you know why I haven't been creating and why I haven't responded to a lot of you. Now I am playing catch up. I am so far behind. Please be patient with me.

Anyway, I really wanted to design a hat with a 4 leaf clover on it. My family is mostly Irish so it feels good to make something in honor of them ;D Mostly I made it for my daughter though. She was really excited about Saint Patrick's Day so I wanted to make something special for her. This is what I came up with. What do you think? I have the pattern for $3 in my Etsy shop if anyone is interested. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Valentine Convertible Hat Free Pattern

2011-02-10T12:27:00.003-05:00

I really wanted to make something for Valentine's Day. I decided I wanted to make a hat with hearts going all around it. I dug out the graph paper and got to work. I figured I would go with my Convertible hat pattern and just add the hearts. I love hats where you can put your hair through the top. I can't get the hair on my mannequin to go through the top of the hat (It's just a wig). I have been sick so I didn't want to model looking all sickly lol but you can still pull your hair through if you like :) What do you think?

and here is the chart you can use with the Convertible Hat Pattern

Grey Wizard Hat

2011-02-08T13:05:00.004-05:00

This was inspired by Gandalf's hat in The Lord of the Rings. Our whole family has an obsession with those movies (and books). My daughter was so excited when I told her I was going to make the hat. Now that the hat is done I think my husband has laid claim to it haha. I had a little trouble with the brim. I'll admit I just got lazy towards the end because the whole thing is single crochet and I just wanted to be done with it lol. I finished it and the brim bugged me so bad I ripped it out and re did it. Now I'm much happier with it ;D LOL lesson learned just do it right the 1st time so you don't end up with double the work later ;)
If you can't see the pictures right click on them and select view image.

If anyone is interested I have the pattern for sale in my Etsy Shop for $3

What do you think?

I also re-designed my blog. What do you think?

Crochet Valentine Rose with Picture Tutorial

2011-02-01T13:43:00.005-05:00

I have wanted to crochet a rose for a while now but I just couldn't decide on how I wanted to do it. So I did some searching and I came across this wonderful video on YouTube

This lady made roses out of ribbons. I have now made a ton of ribbon roses and I have tweaked the instructions a little. When I followed the YouTube tutorial I got confused and at the end my flower fell apart. So I made a picture tutorial with my new alterations so hopefully that will clear up confusion. I used ribbon in the tutorial because it is easier to see what is going on.

With an H hook, Ranch Red 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight Red Heart Yarn, I chained 77, turned and sc in each chain across ch 1, then sc in each sc across. Repeat until you have 4 rows. (You should have a long rectangle that resembles a ribbon) Fasten off, and follow the picture tutorial for how to do the rest. It is easier with yarn I think because you can sew any pieces that slip with the same color yarn so it doesn't show up ;D

If you can't see all of the picture, right click on it and select view image. Or right click and save the image so you can enlarge it :D

What do you think?

Lembas Bread Leaf Wrapper (the Lord of the Rings)

2011-01-26T13:18:00.006-05:00

I wanted to make something from the Lord of the Rings so bad. (I love those movies so much. It's an obsession hehe ;D ) I got the great idea to make leaf wraps for the Lembas Bread. I just thought it looked really cool. (Yah I'm a huge geek :P) Plus with Valentine's day coming up wouldn't that make an awesome gift wrap? ;) What do you think? ~~If anyone is interested in the pattern let me know and I will post it here for free.~~

I used the picture on this site to make it, just so I could visually get the shape down since in the movie they didn't really show it all unwrapped or it flashed by so quickly I couldn't see.

Please refrain from the *it looks like male parts* jokes. Yes I know, but that is the shape it is supposed to be. It is a leaf that can wrap around to hold things, it needs to be long. If you can't see the whole picture either click on it or right click on it and select view image.

Thanks for looking :D

Lembas Bread Leaf Wrapper
© April Folts 2011

Hook size: H

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches-14 rows

Abbreviations
Sc= single crochet
Ss= slip stitch
Ch= chain
Sc2tog= single crochet 2 together (or 1 dec stitch)
FO= Fasten off

Middle Leaf

Form a magic circle, ch 1
Row 1: 1 sc in ring, ch 1, turn (1)
Row 2: 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 3: 2 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 4: 4 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 5: 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 6: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 7: 2 sc in next sc, 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 8: 8 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 9: 2 sc in next sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 10: 10 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 11: 2 sc in next sc, 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (12)
Row 12-19: 12 sc, ch 1, turn (8 rows)
Row 20: sc2tog, 8 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 21-24: 10 sc, ch 1, turn (4 rows)
Row 25: sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 26-28: 8 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows)
Row 29: sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 30 & 31: 6 sc, ch 1, turn (2 rows)
Row 32: sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 33: 4 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 34: sc2tog 2 times, ch 1, turn
Row 35: sc2tog 1 time, sc around entire piece, 1 ss, FO

Little Leaf (make 2)

Form a magic circle, ch 1
Row 1: 4 sc in ring, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 2: 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 3: 2 sc in next sc, 4 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 4: 2 sc in next sc, 6 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 5: 2 sc in next sc, 8 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (12)
Row 6: 2 sc in next sc, 10 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (14)
Row 7: sc2tog, 10 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (12)
Row 8-10: 12 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows)
Row 11: sc2tog, 8 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 12: sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 13: sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 14: sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 15: sc2tog 2 times, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 16: sc2tog 1 time, ch 1, turn (1)
Sc around entire piece, 1 ss, FO

See picture for how to sew together

Fashion Doll Mermaid, Clam Chair, and Goldfish Friend

2011-01-20T18:36:00.005-05:00

My Daughter loves mermaids so it was all a matter of time before I ended up making one. I did a search and couldn't find any I liked. The tails were all weird, so I ended up making my own. Then I couldn't stop there. I made her a Clamshell Chair and of course her mermaid had to have a friend. (orange is my daughter's favorite color so I made a goldfish) Then when I was done I got to thinking. Have you ever seen a goth mermaid? So I just had to make one. It was so fun I made another one to join her. I used the Twilight dolls Victoria and Alice. (Vampire Mermaids lol)
If you can't see the whole picture either click on it or right click on it and select view picture. If anyone is interested I have the pattern in my Etsy Shop for $3.

My Husband bought me Roses last night! He is so sweet. So I had to play with them hehe. It's the photographer in me ;) I replaced the old picture with this one because I liked it better.

What do you think?

Trade/Swap

2011-01-13T08:48:00.005-05:00

I recently did a swap with pixelledanddead on Deviant Art. I adore her artwork. She is a very talented woman. She saw my rainbow pony and really wanted one. I don't sell my dolls so I suggested a trade. I wanted a picture of me crocheting, with a fox in the picture, and some rainbows. I wanted to ask her to add my daughter too but I was afraid that would be too much to ask. I was already being really pushy with details and I hate it when people are like that with me. It makes the project not fun anymore. She agreed and surprised me and put my daughter in too ;D I am so happy with the picture. It really is amazing. Here is a link

This is what I made her in return:

If you can't see the whole picture either click on it or right click on it and select view picture :)

Sledding Hat

2011-01-11T16:06:00.004-05:00

I was sledding with my daughter and when we went down the hill I got a face full of snow so I thought I should make a hat with a face mask. I also wanted earflaps because it is cold, but I wanted to be able to put my hair out the top too. I am not a morning person so this saves me time when I have to get my daughter ready for school hehe. I still have to wear a scarf with this but scarfs never stay up for me and this way it doesn't have to :)I especially love how I can take the face mask off whenever I want. I have the pattern for $3 in my Etsy Shop if anyone is interested.

If you can't see the picture either click on it or right click on it and select view picture :)

and since I can't get hair to go through the top on my mannequin I had to model. It isn't the greatest pic but it works lol

Some lady saw my hat and wanted one in Rasta colors. She told me she would pay me $45 for it so I said "Sure!" she wanted it to be a little slouchier than mine. When I finished it I couldn't get a hold of her. It makes me mad. From now on I am just making patterns. So If any of you want to sell hats made using my patterns (Not the Annie's Attic ones though. They have say over that and don't sell the TV character related ones. You don't want the big businesses coming after you) go ahead. Just link back to me and give me credit for the pattern. That's all I ask. I was mad before mostly because people were selling the hats and not crediting me. Passing it off as their own creations. Also I was making hats too and it felt weird to be in competition with myself. I am alright now. All is good :) Just please give me credit :D

What do you think?

On a side note: I recently had to rename a pattern. Please refrain from using the other name in your comments or I might have to take it down again and I want it to be able to stay a free pattern :)

Tip: Always save the pattern you are working on. You never know if the person will be forced to take it down or not.

Brown Pony

2011-01-10T16:54:00.003-05:00

If you can't see the pictures, right click on them and select view picture. If that doesn't work try just clicking on the picture.

Brown Pony Pattern
© April Folts 2010

FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY
This means DO NOT SELL THE PATTERN OR THE FINISHED PRODUCT. If you make one from my pattern please link back here to give me credit for it :)

Yarn: 100% Acrylic, Worsted Weight Red Heart. Warm Brown (body) Dark Brown (Feet) Peach (Nose)

Other Materials: Dark Brown, White, and Black Felt. A hot glue gun or a needle and thread.

Hook: 3.25mm

This pattern is worked in rounds unless specified different

Feet (make 4)

Rnd 1: With Dark Brown form a magic circle ch 1, 6 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (18)
Rnd 4-6: 1 sc in each sc around (3 rounds)
Rnd 7: sc2tog 6 times, 6 sc, switch color to Warm Brown, 1 ss, ch 1
Rnd 8-16: 1 sc in each sc around (12) (9 rounds)
Insert a different color marker here
Rnd 17&18: 1 sc in each sc around
Stuff foot and sew leg shut where you inserted the marker 2 rounds previous
Rnd 19-25: 1 sc in each sc around (7 rounds)
1 ss, FO, Stuff and sew shut

Body

Rnd 1: With Warm Brown form a magic circle, ch 1, Work 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6-25: 1 sc in each sc around (20 rounds)
Start stuffing
Rnd 26: *3 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 27: *2 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 28: *1 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 29: sc2tog 11 times, Fo, weave hole shut

Neck

Rnd 1: ch 24, join with 1 ss, ch 1
Rnd 2: 1 sc in each ch
Rnd 3-7: 1 sc in each sc around (5 rounds) 1 ss
No longer worked in rounds
Row 1: ch 1, turn, 12 sc
Row 2: ch 1, turn, 12 sc
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc around entire piece, 1 ss, FO
Sew to body, The flap is the back of the neck

Head

Rnd 1: With Peach form a magic circle, ch 1, Work 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4-6: 1 sc in each sc around
Rnd 7: sc2tog 4 times, 16 sc (20) the 4 decreases at the beginning of this rnd is the under side of his head
Rnd 8: 1 sc in each sc around, switch colors and pull up Main Brown while joining with 1 ss
Rnd 9: ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around
Rnd 10: 1 sc in each sc around
Rnd 11: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to* around (26)
Rnd 12: 1 sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 13: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (34)
Rnd 14&15: 1 sc in each sc around
Rnd 16: sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 14 sc (32)
Rnd 17: 1 sc in each sc around
Rnd 18: *2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 19: *1 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 20: 1 sc in each sc around
Stuff
Rnd 21: sc2tog 10 times, Fo, weave shut

Nostrils (make 2)

Ch 6, turn, 5 sc, FO, sew to nose

Ears (make 2 Peach and 2 Warm Brown)

Not worked in rounds
Row 1: 1 sc in ring, ch 1, turn (1)
Row 2: 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (2)
Row 3: 2 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 4: 1 sc in each sc (4) FO
Assembly:
Place peach on top of warm brown and sc them both together around entire piece, sew to head.

This pattern hasn't been tested yet. I wanted to get it up before Christmas. If you run into any errors please let me know so I can fix them.
Here is the pattern for the felt pieces. It should be printed at a normal paper size. I really don't know how to make it print out perfect for everyone. I just did the best I could. I hope it helps :)

Leafy Fairy Hat

2010-12-28T16:52:00.006-05:00

This hat kind of took me over. I wanted another hat I could put my hair through (I love hats where you can pull your hair through. In the morning I have to take my daughter to school and I love not having to mess with my hair. It gives me more time to drink coffee LOL) but I wanted it to be a fairy hat. How could I do that? Fairy hats have long tails and putting my hair through wouldn't look right. So The Lord of the Rings popped into my head. It always does. It is one of my all time favorite movies. I remembered someone saying that when they were building the Elven city that they tried to think like the elves and then they made the city around the trees instead of cutting them down. So I tried to think like a fairy and what they would have to work with and then I got the idea to make a hat out of leaves. Yah sometimes I am sure I don't think like most people. That is a pretty big stretch for inspiration haha but that is what happened. I had a little modeling issue because I can't get the wig on my mannequin head to go through the top of the hat and still look alright so I had to model. If you can't see the pics either click on them or right click on them and select view picture. I have the pattern available in my Etsy Shop for $3 if anyone is interested. What do you think?

I felt the hat needed something so I added vines and flowers on a hair tie. Plus I played around with the background a little. I just wanted to try something different :)

I also had some fun playing around with different ways to make pictures look more fairy like. I love rainbows so this is a favorite with the edges.

and here is the hat with my hair coming out the top

I also wanted to post these pics. I made my husband a Metroid for Yule. I gave it to him in a jar so it would look like I captured him a Metroid lol yah I am a geek but he loved it :)

and here is my daughter with the Bullseye I made her. She loved it!

People on my mailing list: I won't be able to send anyone any new updates on new patterns until I find an online site that will let me. I am looking into it. If anyone knows of any good sites I can use please leave a comment and let me know. Thanks :D

Fantasy Fae Slouch Hat

2010-12-19T14:46:00.002-05:00

I found this absolutely beautiful yarn Bernat Mosaic Psychedelic. I just had to make a new hat with it. I couldn't decide if I wanted to design another slouchy hat or a fairy one. I decided to just do both. I think it turned out so pretty. I can't wait to make more stuff that yarn ;D If you can't see the pictures either click on them or right click on them and select view picture.

The pattern is available at my Etsy store for $3

What do you think?

Double Tail Santa Hat

2010-12-02T17:11:00.003-05:00

I was watching a Christmas episode of Big Bang Theory with my husband and I saw that Penny had the CUTEST Santa hat. I just had to make one. Yah I'm a huge geek lol Christmas is just around the corner and I thought it was the perfect time to make a Santa hat ;) I know it isn't a replica of Penny's Hat. It is only inspired by her hat. I wanted to put my own twist on it. I have the pattern available in my etsy shop for $3 if anyone in interested. It was tricky to write so go easy on me. What do you think?

Update: Sorry if I haven't responded to anyone in a while. I have been sick for almost 2 months now off and on. I am still sick now but once I get a good day and get things caught up I will try my best to respond. All I want to do now is sleep lol.

Here is a link that might help out if you are trying to do cables

Kitsune Fox Hat

2010-11-01T11:01:00.005-04:00

I am Crafty Kitsune
My Super Power is Crochet
I grab a hook and then I play
I’m Crafty Kitsune

LOL

I couldn’t decide what to be for Halloween so I thought Why not make my own super hero costume? So that is what I did. Yah, I am a little eccentric haha. I can't help it. I love Halloween :)

Okay, now onto the hats. My Sister-in-Law Jenny inspired the hat. I have loved foxes for a while and consider them to be one of my Spirit Guides. We were talking about hats and she mentioned that she loved foxes and that a fox hat would be awesome. I love foxes too so I just had to make one :)

My daughter wanted to be a Kitty for Halloween so I figured I would make her a hat so she wouldn’t freeze. (Last Halloween was really cold) She loves orange so of course I had to find an Orange colored yarn haha.

What do you think? If you can't see the pictures either click on them or right click and select view picture. I have the patterns available in my ETSY SHOP for $3 if anyone is interested :) You must use the same yarn in the pattern or a really chunky yarn for the hat or else the pattern won't turn out right.

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NOTE: I know this is unrelated but I feel it needs to be addressed. If you order a pattern from me and for some reason don't receive it within 24 HOURS of cleared payment. Contact me immediately. Please don't leave me negative feedback. If you don't contact me I have no way of knowing you didn't receive it. All kinds of things happen. Sometimes it goes in the spam folder. Maybe the e-mail address was wrong ect... Negative feedback hurts my shop and my feelings. I try really hard to help people with anything I can. I am not intentionally ignoring anyone. If I don't respond within a day e-mail me again. Like I said before, things happen. I don't mind really. Reminders help. I don't see it as a bother. I really do want to help. Thank You.

Fairy Earflap Hat

2010-10-21T16:34:00.003-04:00

I was walking to school with my daughter and she turned to me and said, "Mommy my ears are cold." The hat she was wearing was stretched out and kept falling off or sliding back off her head. I told her I would make her a new hat with ear flaps and her face lit up. "Make it orange mommy." LOL orange is her favorite color so she wants everything to be orange. After I walked home I started thinking about what she likes. She likes orange, stars, long "Link hats" as she calls them, and Braids. So I figured I would add earflaps and combine everything she likes. I also made an adult version. What do you think? I have the pattern for sale in my ETSY SHOP for $3. It includes both the child and adult versions. If you want it for free click HERE and see how.

The orange hat reminds me of Jayne's hat from Firefly lol

Secret Compartment Crochet Picture Free Tutorial

2010-08-30T15:06:00.006-04:00

I crocheted this Phantom mask about a year ago but I got the idea to make it into a secret compartment picture last night. Here is a tutorial on how to do it :) If you can't see the pictures, right click on them and select View Picture

Take your crocheted piece and trace it on some plastic canvas. Cut it out, then trace the plastic canvas on some cardboard and cut it out. My work was bigger than a full piece of plastic canvas so I had to sew a couple pieces together. I also didn't have a full piece of cardboard so I had to duct tape a few pieces together too.

Then cut out the cardboard and cover in duct tape

cut a piece of plastic canvas a little shorter than the other piece of plastic canvas for the hidden pocket

Lay design out, put the cardboard piece behind the design, place plastic canvas on top of that and cut some small pieces of yarn and tie it all around to hold it into place when sewing around the edge.

sew around the edge and attach a loop so you can hang it

get some paper and fold in half, slide it into the pocket, That way it will be easier to get stuff out of the pocket and it makes your stuff not visible at first. This is great for hiding money, pictures, letters, ect...

Here is the pattern for the Phantom Mask for those of you who want it :)

What do you think?

If you do make a picture hanging please link back to me :)
1. I would love to see what you come up with and
2. It helps me out.
Thanks :)

Dreamy the Blue Dragon

2010-08-28T15:33:00.007-04:00

I just wanted to touch on some topics because I have received all kinds of mail over the summer and there are some things I want to address. I am not a big business. I am a stay at home mother who does this on the side. I have a life outside of this. Family comes before anything else. I’m sorry if it takes me forever to respond if I do at all. Stuff happens. I will have more time once school starts but I have been super busy spending time with my Daughter and Husband so I haven’t been online as much as I used to. I am one person. No one else is helping me. I do everything. So please keep that in mind before you post things. I have feelings and I get hurt easily that is just a part of who I am so please try and be nice. I am human and make mistakes too. I just wanted to touch on these things. Some people have been very mean to me in their letters and it hurts. I’m not talking about problems with patterns (I am always happy to try and help with my patterns) I am talking about people’s voicing their opinion of my stuff. If you don’t like my creations please just move along. I also want to say Thank You to everyone who has commented and said encouraging things. This always makes me feel good and can sometimes make my whole day. Thank you again :D

Ok now on to the Dragon lol

This Dragon came to me in a dream like so many of my other creations lol I haven’t been crocheting lately because it has been sooooooooooo hot and I have been running around with my Daughter going here and there enjoying the summer. He just kind of sprung up on me and after a week of putting it off because I knew it was going to take a long time. I finally decided to make him so he would get out of my mind LOL. My Daughter and I named him Dreamy the Blue Dragon. While I was making him she kept running off with him. I kept telling her it wasn’t done yet but she couldn’t wait. He hasn’t left her arms since I finished. I had to pry him away to take pics. It makes me so happy when I can make something for her that she loves more than store bought toys. Anyways here are some pics. What do you think? If you can't see the whole picture right click on it and select view picture. I have the pattern available in my Etsy Store for $8.20. It is 12 pages long with lots of pictures :)
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Some Awesome News:
I will no longer be selling the following patterns because they are now at Annie's Attic. Just do a search for the name of the hat because it won't come up if you do a search for my name.
Team Vampire Slouch Hat
Lucky Slouchy Hat
Super Long Goth Hat
Winter Slouch Hat

Sweet Dreams Baby Hat

2010-06-18T14:25:00.001-04:00

I have a few friends who are pregnant right now so I decided to attempt some baby stuff. Here is the hat I made. What do you think? I have the pattern available for $3 in my etsy shop if anyone is interested.

Crochet Book Cover

2010-06-14T21:39:00.004-04:00

My Grandma used to make book covers like this out of plastic canvas. I am not a fan of filling in that much plastic canvas so I thought I would do this instead. I needed a cover for my Diary so I decided to crochet one ;D I don't have a pattern because books come in all different sizes but I do have an explanation on how to do it. If you can't see the picture right click on it and select view picture. What do you think?

This one is mine :)

here is one I made for my mother in law (it is all soft and comfy)

I made this one for my husband. A moogle on the front and NIN on the back

Here is how I did it:
Figure A in the picture.

Get a piece of news paper and lay the book out open in the middle.

Trace the book. Cut out piece and then cut an extra centimeter off of the border.(the pink area in picture A)

Crochet a rectangle that size.

Pick a border color and crochet around the whole thing.

Figure B
Measure and cut 2 pieces of plastic canvas (see purple in picture B)

Figure C
Sew around the edge of plastic canvas to the inside of the crocheted piece. plastic canvas should be on the inside of the book's front and back cover.

slide piece onto book :)

Mad Hatter Inspired Hat

2010-06-09T11:23:00.002-04:00

I just saw Alice and Wonderland and had to make the hat ;D It was a bit tedious to make but I think it was worth it. What do you think? I have the pattern available for $3 in my etsy shop if anyone is interested.

Dark Wizard Hood

2010-06-06T13:00:00.004-04:00

I play D&D so I was inspired to make this because my Wizard wears a hood like this ;D What do you think? I have this pattern available for $3 in my etsy store
if anyone is interested :)

Gnome Hat

2010-05-17T14:33:00.003-04:00

I was watching Snow White and the 7 dwarfs with my daughter and I noticed that the Dwarfs had these hats that were rounded in the back, not a sharp point, but rounded. I thought that was cool so I made my daughter a hat like it. Then I put it on her and she looked more like a forest gnome, or at least how I picture forest gnomes to be lol. I'm not into the bright red cone hats haha. I think Gnomes would blend into the forest not stand out right? anyways she likes it so mission accomplished hehe. If you can't see the pic either click on it or right click on it and select view picture. The pattern is available for $3 in my Etsy Shop if anyone is interested. I also have instructions on how to make it bigger so it will fit an adult too ;) What do you think?

Pretty Pixie Hat

2010-05-16T12:56:00.006-04:00

I have been missing my Grandma a lot lately (she moved to Georgia which is really far away from Michigan) She used to Knit/crochet hood/hats like this when I was little. I was too little to know the difference between Crochet and Knit stuff lol anyways this type of hat reminds me of her. Hers weren't as detailed as mine but it still makes me think of her :) I made my daughter one and it makes me feel like things have gone full circle. My Grandmother made one for me and I made one for my daughter :D I omitted the big pom poms she usually put on everything though haha. (I'm not a big fan of pom poms) My daughter always wants everything orange so we compromised on the yarn color of hers haha. I'm not into multi colored yarn but I really didn't feel like making another orange hat haha. (she has a TON of orange hats)

If you can't see the pictures click on them or right click on them and select view picture. I have the pattern available in My Etsy Shop for $3 if anyone is interested. What do you think?

GIR Bag (Invader Zim)

2010-05-08T13:49:00.000-04:00

I love GIR from Invader Zim so I just had to make a bag ;D I wear a lot of skirts without pockets and I hate having a purse so I figured I would crochet a small bag to carry my stuff in. I still need to put some velcro in the pocket to keep it shut. I haven't decided on if I want to keep the main part closed or not, I kinda like it open.

What do you think?

Ok here is the pattern:

GIR Bag

By: AprilDraven

For Personal Use only

Hook size: 3.25 MM for the pocket and H hook for the rest of the bag

Yarn: 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight 4 ply

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

Make the Gir pocket first so you can make sure you are making the bag wide enough.
With 3.25MM hook
Ch 31, turn, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in every sc across, ch 1, turn, 15 sc then start the chart.

Crochet loose or else it will turn out looking more like an hour glass than a rectangle.(That is what happened to mine) when you finish the pocket,if you want, sc around the whole thing 3 rounds. FO

The body of the bag: Use H hook

Ch 31, turn, sc in 2nd loop from hook and in every stitch across.

ch 1, Sc 80 rows. (Or until your pocket fits) *NOTE: If chaining 31 isn’t enough for your pocket to have about a half an inch clearance on both sides chain some more.

Fold in half and sew up the sides

Turn inside out

Straps:
At the top of the bag where the seam is, count 10 stitches on each side of the seam. The seam being in the middle and 20 stitches total. Attach yarn and sc 20 stitches. (I hope this makes sense)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog (18)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 14 sc, sc2tog (16)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog (14)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 10 sc, sc2tog (12)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 8 sc, sc2tog (10)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog (8)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog (6)

Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog (4)

For 50 rows: ch 1, 4 sc, turn

Repeat for the other side and sew the 2 straps tog.

Attach green yarn and sc around the front and back edges of the bag.

Doctor Who Doll Adjustments

2010-05-02T15:18:00.004-04:00

Ok so a lot of people have asked me to write up a pattern for my Doctor Who doll. I finally just got my notes made into a pattern. It is actually adjustments to my Phantom of the opera doll. (I sell the pattern for the phantom doll in my etsy store)Here are the adjustments to that pattern:

The 10th Doctor
© April Folts 2009

These are the alterations to the Phantom of the Opera doll I made.

Legs:

Begin with White
Rnd 6: Switch colors to Cream
Rnd 10: Switch colors to Dark Brown

Body:

Color B is Dark Brown
Color C is White

Arms:
Do no sew on until after you attach the jacket
Color A is skin color
Color C is Tan (Jacket Color)

Collar is White

Jacket (Do not make cape)

Row 1: Ch 34, sc in 2nd Ch from hook
Row 2-31: Ch 1, sc in each sc, turn (30 rows)
Row 32: Sc around entire piece, FO
Sew jacket on then sew arms on so there is a little flap of the jacket in front. Then with Tan (Jacket color) sc around the collar, over the arms then around the whole jacket.

Use Pipe cleaners for the Glasses and eyebrows.

a link to the original post is here

Forest Goblin Hat

2010-04-30T13:12:00.004-04:00

This hat was more or less a "see if I can do it" hat. I wanted an earthy vine type of hat. I think I accomplished that :)I didn't want to do the usual cables so I played around a little. I have been so sick these last few weeks and am still not completely over it so projects might take a while for me to do and post. Thanks for being so patient. What do you think? If you can't see the picture right click on it and select view picture. I have this pattern available for sale in my etsy shop for $3 if anyone is interested

Flower Headband Free Pattern

2010-04-01T20:58:00.003-04:00

My daughter just got her hair cut really short. (She wanted LINK hair from the legend of Zelda) So I wanted to crochet her something more girly to wear. This is what I came up with. What do you think?

I am taking another break. Life has just gotten overwhelming lately. Once things settle down a bit I will have more projects up. If I said I would do something and I haven't gotten around to it yet please send me another message. I am working on a new organization system but it isn't 100% worked out yet.

Flower Headband

by: AprilDraven

For Personal Use only

Measure your head around where the headband will go. My daughter’s head is 19 ½ inches.

*You will need Hot Glue if you don’t want to sew, I used Hot Glue :) *

Hook size: 3.25 MM

Yarn: 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight 4 ply

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Ss: slip stitch
Hdc: half double crochet
Sk: skip
FO: Fasten off

With Paddy Green or the color you are making the band.
Row 1: 3 sc in ring, ch 1, turn (3)

Row 2: 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (5)

Row 3-77: 5 sc, ch 1, turn (74 rows or until you are ½ inch before the end)

Row 78: 1 sc, ch 3, sk 3, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (this is the row that will create the button hole)

Row 79: sc2tog, 1 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn (3)

Row 80: sc2tog, 1 sc, ss 1, FO

Attach Spring Green or the color you are using for the trim to an end, sc around entire piece.

Leaf (Make 6 or more depending on how many leaves you want and your head size)

With Tea Leaf Green

Row 1: 2 sc in ring

Row 2: 2 sc in next sc (4) ch 1, turn

Row 3-5: 4 sc, ch 1, turn (3 rows)

Sc around entire piece, ss 1, FO and set aside

FLOWER (Make 4 or more depending on how many you want and your head size)

RND 1: ch 5, join to form a ring
The following isn’t worked in each stitch; it is worked in the circle not in the stitches.
RND 2: ch 1, *1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss, ch 1* rep from * to * 3 more times, ss 1, FO

Assembly: Sew button on then Hot Glue the flowers and leaves on in the arrangement you want. You could sew them on but that would take longer. For extra embellishment you can glue beads in the middles of the flowers like I did.

Here is a picture to help :)

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This work by April Folts is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

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Any donations are welcome and appreciated.

Team Vampire Slouch Hat

2010-03-24T17:36:00.005-04:00

I have an obsession with cables lately so don't be surprised if my next few projects have cables LOL I made this the night New Moon came out on DVD and I wanted to wear it while I was waiting in line at midnight haha. What better than a blood red slouchy hat? :) Like I have said before, I am not good at naming things. Team Vampire seemed appropriate for the mood was in :) What do you think?
The pattern available for $4.99 at Annie's Attic.

Lucky Slouchy Hat

2010-03-19T10:55:00.004-04:00

I wanted to have a hat for Saint Patrick's Day so I came up with this. I am really loving cables lately :) It has an Irish feel to it so I just called it Lucky Slouchy hat. (I'm not really good at naming things lol) What do you think? The pattern is available at Annie's Attic for $4.99
Thanks for looking :)

I hope Everyone had a Happy Saint Patrick's Day ;D

Child's Pixie Hat

2010-03-07T09:34:00.002-05:00

I made myself the Dark Faery Slouch Hat so I decided to make my daughter a hat too. She is never happy with a hat unless it has a lot of Orange in it. Why does my daughter's favorite color have to be one of my least favorite colors? LOL I came up with this. It has a scarf too so now I won't have to deal with her coming home an saying another kid choked her with her scarf (hopefully). (all I think when I hear that story is "Where was the recess person or teacher when this was happening?") With the scarf attached it is less of a hassle to get her ready to go out. Just pull it on and it is done :) Also she shouldn't lose her hat if it falls off her head. I personally don't like the color combination but that is just me. The colors go together well but I would have chosen some other color haha. Oh well the things we do to please our kids. What do you think? This pattern will be available in My Etsy Store soon for $3.

Dark Faery Slouch Hat

2010-03-05T11:48:00.005-05:00

I had a dream about this hat. I woke up and then had to make it. It is pretty much the only thing I remember about the dream besides lots of trees lol. What do you think? This pattern is now available in my Etsy shop for $3.

(It is hard to take a picture of the side of your head in a bathroom mirror LOL)

Here it is with it worn up on the forehead

for some reason this hat reminds me of a witch hat. (and being Pagan I'm OK with that) Someone else also told me it reminds them of the Lord of the Rings. Now I think of Gandalf when I look at it haha. I have been watching the movies a lot lately. Maybe it was in my subconscious or something hehe.

Here it is worn off the back of the head a little bit so it is slouchy

I found out some people were selling the finished hats from my free patterns without crediting me at all so I will not be making this hat a free pattern and I pulled some (not all) of my other free patterns. If you want to know more click here: http://aprildraven.blogspot.com/2010/02/update.html I will still be making free patterns from time to time just not as much.

Update

2010-02-24T23:30:00.009-05:00

Everyone:

Over the next few days you will notice that some of my patterns that used to be free aren't anymore. Please copy the ones you want before they aren't free anymore. I was browsing Google and I noticed that people were taking my patterns, changing them slightly, then selling the finished product without crediting me at all. I feel betrayed. I will offer the hat patterns for $3 a piece. That isn't too much right? If this was just one incident I would approach the person but it has been happening more and more. I know what my own patterns look like and by making one shorter instead of slouchy or making the star hat and changing the trim doesn't change it enough to sell it and call it your own. I'm sorry to all of the honest people out there. It just hurts that I put a pattern out for free so people can make awesome stuff and they are turning around and making money off of it and not even crediting me. I could have put it in my etsy shop from the beginning but I didn't. I will leave some patterns up for free but others I will be taking down.

The following is a list of patterns I will be removing. Please copy them quickly because within a few days they will be gone.

super long goth hat
candy rainbow slouch hat
valentine's day project 2010
winter slouch hat
pretty purple cable slouch hat
super star slouchy hat
star spiral slouch hat
valentine slouch hat
cable fae slouch hat
child's rainbow star beanie
queen of hearts slouchy hat
star slouchy hat
rainbow hat with star

You honest people out there I am sorry. Please copy the patterns you want. I am giving you a few days to do it. That is the best I can do.

Here are just a couple listings I have found. This is just on Etsy. Who knows how many more are out there on different sites?

(the person who was listed here contacted me, apologized, and removed their listing. Thank you.)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37137688

Lord of the Rings inspired Crochet Leaf Clasp

2010-02-17T21:10:00.005-05:00

Ok I know this isn't the greatest project ever but I thought it was cute and I just wanted to share :) I made this while watching the LOTR extended edition DVDs. *Thanks Aaron for letting us borrow them* Everyone seemed to have that leaf clasp and I was getting jealous so I wanted one. (I know I'm a Geek haha) I made this and hot glued plastic canvas on the back, added a little green felt, and glued a large safety pin to the back. Tada! Leaf clasp haha. What do you think? Thanks for looking :)

LOTR *inspired* Leaf Clasp
By: AprilDraven

for personal use only

3.25 MM hook

Yarn: Worsted 4 ply yarn.

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
sc2tog: Single Crochet 2 together or Decrease 1
Ss: slip stitch
sk: skip
FO: Fasten off

ch 2 and form a ring or with Magic Circle ch 1

Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Join with 1 ss, ch 1

Row 1: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 4: sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn
Row 5: 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 6: sc2tog 2 times, ch 1, turn
Row 7: sc2tog, ss down the side

Row 1: 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc2tog 2 times, ch 1, turn
Row 4: sc2tog, ss down the side

Row 1: 4 ss, 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc2tog 2 times, ch 1, turn
Row 4: sc2tog, sc around entire piece, when you get to the tips 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in same stitch
wrap yarn around the V inbetween each petal of the leaf to shape it.

Step 1: with lighter green sc up the middle of leaf and in the middle of the two side petals.

Step 2: cut long piece of light green yarn and sew the veins of the leaf on.

Step 3: Chain with lighter yarn where indicated in picture.

Finishing touches:
Hot glue plastic canvas or something solid to the back.
Hot glue some green felt on the back and a pin or clasp of some sort.
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Super Long Goth Hat

2010-02-16T13:52:00.011-05:00

My friend Aaron asked me crochet a long red and black striped hat. This is what I came up with ;D

Here are some more pics I took with my model head

and here is Aaron

by the way ladies he is single. If you want to get a hold of him he is on facebook under Aaron Roback ;) (sorry I had to hehe)

;D What do you think?

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $4.99 at Annie's Attic. I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Moogle Crochet Hat

2010-02-15T12:40:00.007-05:00

My husband loves Final Fantasy games so I decided to crochet him this moogle hat. Moogles are so cute :) This hat is more of a guy's hat than a girl's hat. I don't have a guy mannequin head though and the hubby wasn't in the mood to model LOL. What do you think? Here is a pic of what a Moogle looks like for those of you who don't know. This person drew a vary good pic of it. Click Here for Pic Moogles are from the game Final Fantasy :)

I made a tutorial on how to switch colors HERE

Moogle Hat
by: AprilDraven

for personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

*NOTE: use a marker and work in rounds*

With Main color ch 1 or form magic circle

Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)
(In round 8, 27 sc then start the chart or if you want it farther down on the hat wait until Round 12 to start the chart. I wish I would have started on round 12.)

Rnd 8: sc in each sc around
Rnd 9: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 10: sc in each sc around
Rnd 11: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (72)
RND 12-34: sc in each sc around (19 rounds)
on the 34th round switch to trim color if you want.

*Note: you might have to do a little stretching at the end. to even the hat out. Usually it gets better after it is washed :)*

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Travel Moogle

2010-02-11T21:56:00.007-05:00

I crocheted my husband a Moogle a long time ago but I wanted to make him one he could take with him. I just finished making a 9 doll so I decided to make a Moogle with a similar pattern. This is his Valentine's Day gift. I gave it to him early :) I couldn't wait. What do you think? I should have the pattern up soon :) Here is a pic of what a Moogle looks like for those of you who don't know. This person drew a vary good pic of it. Click Here for Pic Moogles are from the game Final Fantasy :)

This is a pic of his entire Valentine's Day Gift. Guys need a place to put Jewelry and trinkets too ;)

*this pattern hasn't been tested so if you run into any problems let me know and I will do my best to help :)*

Travel Moogle
By: AprilDraven

for personal use only

3.25 MM hook

Yarn: Worsted 4 ply yarn.

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
sc2tog: Single Crochet 2 together or Decrease 1
Ss: slip stitch
sk: skip
FO: Fasten off

Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1: with magic circle Ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4)
Rnd 2: 4 sc around (4)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Rnd 4-10: sc in each sc around (7 rounds)
1 ss, FO
set aside

Legs (make 2)

Rnd 1: with magic circle Ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Rnd 3: 8 sc around (8)
Rnd 4: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 5: 12 sc around (12)
Rnd 6: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 7-12: 16 sc around (6 rounds)
1 ss, FO

hold the two legs together and attach yarn to one leg.
12 sc, ch 6, then join to other leg anywhere, ch 1, 12 sc, ch 6,
then join to where you started. This should form a circle with the legs attached.

ch 1, 38 sc, add marker, sew middle 3 stitches together then sew the inner holes to the legs.
Your work should be one piece now.

*NOTE: If this is too hard just chain 38 sc and make the entire body then sew the middle 3 stitches together and then sew the

legs on.*

Body

Rnd 1-4: Sc in each sc (4 rounds, 38 stitches)
Rnd 5: *4 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 7: *3 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (at the end section of the pattern dec 1, 2 sc)(26 stitches)
Rnd 8&9: sc in each sc around (2 rounds)(26 stitches)
Rnd 10: *2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (20 stitches)
Rnd 11-13: sc in each sc around (3 rounds)(20 stitches)
ss 1, FO

sew 4 stitches of the arm to the side of the body, repeat to the other side.
Rnd 1: join with 1 ss to back of neck area. Sc around entire piece. This forms the shoulders.
Rnd 2: *2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 3: *1 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 4: sc2tog 7 times (8 stitches) Do not FO

fill with beans then fill the top with stuffing.

Head

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 2: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
Rnd 3: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
Rnd 4-8: sc in each sc around
Rnd 9: 2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Stuff
Rnd 10: 1 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 11: sc2tog 12 times
1 ss, Fo and weave hole shut
sew head to body and then wrap yarn around neck a bunch of times to form a solid neck.

Nose
With Red make a magic circle and ch 1 or ch 2 and form a ring

Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: 12 sc, ss 1, FO
sew nose to doll and stuff as you sew

Ears
with light pink make 2

no longer worked in rounds

Row 1: 2 sc in ring, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 2 sc, ss 1, FO

With body color repeat above then hold the two pieces together. (the skin color and the pink) sc the two together by

crocheting up the side, when you reach the peak of the ear, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in top stitch. Sc down the other side, FO and

sew ear to head. Repeat for the other ear.

Wings (make 4 pieces)
With purple

Row 1: 2 sc in ring, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 2 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: 2 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 4: 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 5: 2 sc in next sc, 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (6)

sew 2 triangles together, sc along the edge, when you reach the first peak, ch 3, sc in the last sc and continue down to next

peak. Continue until you reach the beginning. Repeat for other wing. Sew the Two wings together and sew to Moogle's back

Ball

Round 1: 8 sc in ring
Round 2&3: 8 sc
stuff
Round 4: sc2tog 4 times
FO and weave hole shut

attach with black pipe cleaner

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9 Crochet Doll

2010-02-08T19:22:00.007-05:00

Ok I am still on my crochet hiatus but I had to crochet this 9 doll. This is from Tim Burton & Timur Bekmambetov's movie 9. I saw the movie and fell in love. At first I made 9 without a black mouth and then my daughter told me to give him a black mouth. I think it looks good both ways. I can't decide which I like better :) He was defiantly a challenge. IF I post a pattern it will be a little while. It is kind of complicated. I had to take lots of pics along the way. What do you think?

*Note: This pattern hasn't been tested yet so if you run into any problems let me know and I will do my best to help*

9

By: AprilDraven

for personal use only

3.25 MM hook

Yarn: Worsted 4 ply yarn.

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
sc2tog: Single Crochet 2 together or Decrease 1
Ss: slip stitch
sk: skip
FO: Fasten off

Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1: with magic circle Ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4)
Rnd 2: 4 sc around (4)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Rnd 4-12: sc in each sc around (9 rounds)
1 ss, FO
set aside

Legs (make 2)

Rnd 1: with magic circle Ch 1, 4 sc in ring (4)
Rnd 2: 4 sc around (4)
Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Rnd 4: 8 sc around (8)
Rnd 5: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 6: 12 sc around (12)
Rnd 7: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 8-14: 16 sc around (7 rounds)
1 ss, FO

hold the two legs together and attach yarn to one leg.
12 sc, ch 6, then join to other leg anywhere, ch 1, 12 sc, ch 6,
then join to where you started. This should form a circle with the legs attached.

ch 1, 38 sc, add marker, sew middle 3 stitches together then sew the inner holes to the legs.
Your work should be one piece now.

*NOTE: If this is too hard just chain 38 sc and make the entire body then sew the middle 3 stitches together and then sew the

legs on.*

Body

Rnd 1-4: Sc in each sc (4 rounds, 38 stitches)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (31)
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 7: *4 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (at the end section of the pattern dec 1, 1 sc)
Rnd 8&9: sc in each sc around (2 rounds)
Rnd 10: *5 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around (23)
Rnd 11-13: sc in each sc around (3 rounds)
ss 1, FO

sew 4 stitches of the arm to the side of the body, repeat to the other side.
Rnd 1: join with 1 ss to back of neck area. Sc around entire piece. This forms the shoulders. (36)
Rnd 2: *2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 3: *1 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 4: sc2tog 9 times, FO

fill with beans then fill the top with stuffing.
with dark brown sew on stitches

Head

Rnd 1: with magic circle ch 1, 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 8 sc around
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
Rnd 7: sc in each sc around
Rnd 8: ch 3, sk 3, 2 sc, ch 3, sk 3, sc 16 (this creates the 2 holes for the eyes)
Rnd 9: *4 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 10: *3 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
cut a small piece of plastic or cardboard big enough to go behind the eyes. This gives the Thimbles something to be glued to.
stick the thimbles through the holes and hot glue them to your piece of plastic or cardboard. Add a little glue around the

eye socket on the inside so the eyes don't slide around. Stuff head firmly.
Rnd 11: *2 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 12: sc2tog 8 times, 1 ss, FO, weave hole shut
sew head to body and then wrap yarn around neck a bunch of times to form a solid neck.

Feet (make 2)

Rnd 1: ch 8, turn, sc in 1 loop of the 2nd ch from hook,6 sc in top loops only,
3 sc in next sc, 6 sc along the other side in 1 loop only.
Rnd 2&3: sc in each sc around (15)
1 ss, FO, sew top shut and stuff as you sew.
sew feet to legs and wrap yarn around ankles a bunch of times.

Finishing touches:
Hot glue zipper on doll
add a 9 on the back with permanent marker
stuff thimbles and hot glue google eyes into it.
make a hand with pipe cleaners and wrap them with yarn. attach to arms and wrap yarn around wrist a bunch of times.

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Candy Rainbow Slouch Hat

2010-01-22T11:20:00.008-05:00

My daughter loves rainbows and keeps trying to get me to wear her rainbow hat in public. I like rainbows too but I also don't like tons of eyes on me. This hat is subtle enough for me to wear out LOL. I also thought ridges would be cool on a hat. Adds texture to the colored stripes. I named it Candy Rainbow because for some reason it reminds me of skittles haha. Maybe I just have candy on the mind with valentine's day coming up. What do you think? After this hat I am taking a month long break. I have so much stuff on hold to do. :) If you can't see the pictures right click on them and select view picture.

**********Side Note**********
I Just found out my Dad has to go through chemo again. Please send positive energy or prayers his way. I am really scared for him.
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*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Breast Cancer Awareness Slouch Hat

2010-01-12T17:10:00.006-05:00

One of my friends on Facebook was making a Breast Cancer Awareness scarf so that sparked the idea to make a hat. Making the chart was a little difficult but I got it down :) It was a bit big to put on a beanie hat so I just made it into a slouch hat. I am not a huge fan of Pink so I made the hat white instead. The cool thing about the ribbon is you can make it any color so you can make a hat for any cause that has a ribbon.What do you think?

Breast Cancer Awareness Slouch Hat
by: AprilDraven

For personal use only or for fund raising. If you use it for fund raising please tell me how it went. I would love to hear about it :)

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
fpdc: front post double crochet
bpdc: back post double crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

*NOTE: use a marker and work in rounds*

With main color ch 1 or form magic circle
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: sc in each sc around
Rnd 8: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 9: sc in each sc around
Rnd 10: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 11: sc in each sc around
Rnd 12: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (72) (Try hat on at this point. If it is tight do another round *8 sc, 2 sc in next sc* if it still isn't big enough try *9 sc, 2 sc in next sc*)
On Rnd 13 (or next round if you kept going on the last section): 25 sc then start the chart

Rnd 13-42: sc in each sc around (29 rnds)
Rnd 43: 1 hdc in each sc around
Rnd 44-49: *1 fpdc, 1 bpdc* rep from * to * around
FO
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Slouch Hat
by: AprilDraven

For personal use only or for fund raising. If you use it for fund raising please tell me how it went. I would love to hear about it :)

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
fpdc: front post double crochet
bpdc: back post double crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

*NOTE: use a marker and work in rounds*

With main color ch 1 or form magic circle
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)

Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)

Rnd 7: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)

Rnd 8: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)

Rnd 9: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
(72)
Rnd 10: *8 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around
(80)
On Rnd 11: 25 sc then start the chart

Rnd 11-46: sc in each sc around (35 rnds)
Rnd 47: 1 hdc in each sc around
Rnd 48-53: *1 fpdc, 1 bpdc* rep from * to * around
FO

Valentine's Day Project 2010

2010-01-09T15:31:00.012-05:00

I know this might sound weird but it all started when I was heating a bowl of Oatmeal and burnt my hands on the bowl. I figured that I should make a bowl cozy so that wouldn't happen again lol. After I made it I thought about what other purposes it could have. It can be a bowl on it's own, You can cinch it up and give it as a gift, use it to decorate a bowl, use it as a bowl cover for a floating candle, and much more. Valentine's day is coming up so I wanted to make something cheap and have it look cool. I got a so-be bottle and crocheted around it for a vase. Then I decided to add stuffed hearts. I wanted to personalize it more so I gave one of the hearts a pocket (the red one) so I can add a note to it. I braided a cord and attached it to the hearts then onto the bottle. Then I crocheted a heart coffee cozy. I figured we could have coffee and soup for Valentine's day instead of chocolate. (hey I have to try to stay on a diet and this is a perfect alternative) What do you think? If you can't see the pics right click on them and select view picture.

Hooks: H hook and 3.25 mm hook for the hearts

Yarn: 100% acrylic, Worsted Weight, 4 ply yarn

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Rnd: round
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Bpdc: Back Post double crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

Bowl Cozy
Work in the round using a marker
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in a ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: 1 Sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 8: 1 Sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (56)
join with 1 ss
No longer worked in the round
Rnd 10: ch 1, 1 hdc in each sc around, join with 1 ss
Rnd 11-17: ch 2, *1 fpdc, 1 bpdc* rep from * to * around (7 rounds)
weave a ribbon around the top if desired :)

Bottle Cozy:
Work in the round using a marker
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5-33: 1 sc in each sc around, Join with 1 ss (28 rounds)
Rnd 34: ch 3, sk 2, 2 sc *ch 2, sk 2, 2 sc* rep from * to * around, join 1 ss
FO and Weave ribbon or something around to cinch it up.

Hearts
Use 3.25 mm Hook:
hump (make 2)
Work in the round using a marker
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc a ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4-9: 1 sc in each sc around, ss 1, FO
sew middles together 5 stitches
Rnd 1: sc around entire piece (42 stitches)
Rnd 2: *Sc in next 4 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (35)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 3 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (28)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 2 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (21)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in each sc around (1 round)
Stuff
Rnd 8: *1 Sc in next sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (14)
Rnd 9: 1 sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 10: sc2tog 11 times, ss 1, FO
pocket
Not worked in the round
Row 1: 2 sc in ring, ch 1 turn (2)
Row 2: 2 sc in each stitch, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 3: sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 4: 2 sc in next stitch, 2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 5: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (1 row)
Row 6: 2 sc in next stitch, 4 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, ch 1, turn ( 8 )
Row 7: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (1 row)
Row 8: 2 sc in next stitch, 6 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 9: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (1 row)
Row 10: 2 sc in next stitch, 8 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, ch 1, turn (12)
Row 11: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (1 row)
Row 12: 2 sc in next stitch, 10 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, ch 1, turn (14)
Row 13: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn (1 row)
FO and sew on to heart, put whatever you want into the pocket and then weave a ribbon through the heart and pocket to keep it shut.

Heart Coffee Cozy:
USE 3.25 MM Hook

Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in circle
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6-9: Sc in each sc around (4 rounds) at the end of the last round ss 1, ch 1, turn
Row 1: 20 sc, start pink on pattern, when you get to the end of this row, ch 1 and turn.

Row 2-14: sc in each sc continuing pattern. At the end of each row ch 1, turn.

Strap:
sc 4 down side, ch 1 turn (repeat 3 more times)
1 sc, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc, ch 1 turn (this forms hole for button)
sc2tog 2 times, ch 1, turn
sc2tog 1 time, Fo
Attach trim color and sc around border all the way around, *when you get to the tip of the strap put 3 stitches in the tip*
Sew button on where it will be really tight. You don't want it to slide off when you pick it up to take a drink ;)

Winter Slouch Hat

2010-01-06T19:00:00.011-05:00

Ok so after making the purple slouch hat I wanted to make another one but I wanted this one to be warm because here in Michigan right now it is cold.

and here is what it looks like if you just want a plain winter hat

What do you think?

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available at Annie's Attic for $4.99.I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Pretty Purple Cable Slouch Hat

2010-01-03T23:07:00.011-05:00

Ok so I am horrible at picking names for hats LOL. I was watching the newest episode of Doctor Who and at the end Rose had this awesome slouchy purple hat. I immediately wanted one. I wanted mine more elaborate though. I already made a Cable Fae Slouch Hat so I figured I would combine the two ideas. Slouch with Cables. I usually don't model my own hats but I needed a new profile pic so I figured why not kill two birds with one stone lol. What do you think?

If you purchased this pattern and don't know how to do the *Cable Cross* Here is a link to a video that should help:
(Cable Cross: Here is a video I found on how to do the Cable Cross *it isn't really called that I don't think*)

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Cosmo and Wanda Crochet Dolls

2009-12-30T22:13:00.012-05:00

I absolutely adore Fairly Odd Parents or more specifically Cosmo and Wanda :) My Daughter loves the show too so I had to make them. I took my Princess Paige Doll Pattern (I have it for sale in My Store) and made some adjustments. If you can't see the pics right click on the picture and select view picture. What do you think?

For those of you who don't know what they are supposed to look like here is a pic :)

Here are the adjustments. These are meant to go with This Pattern
Cosmo Colors:
Hair: Green
Shirt: White with black tie
Pants Black

Wanda Colors:
Hair: Pink
Shirt: Yellow
Pants: Black

Cosmo

Arms: Switch colors after RND 5

Shirt Collar: after the Arm section, attach white yarn to the front middle and crochet around, do not join, ch 1, turn, sc

back around, FO with a long tail, fold collar down and sew down onto shirt. Then attach head.

Tie:
Rnd 1: ch 3, turn, 2 sc, ch 1, turn
Rnd 2-7: 2 sc, ch 1, turn
Rnd 8: sc2tog 1 time
FO with a long tail
weave tail back up piece and fold the top down a couple rows and sew down. thread tail through collar and attach to the other

side securing the tie.

Hair:

Follow 1st part of Hair on pattern

Pt 2:

Large chunk of Hair:
Work in the round
Rnd 1: 4 sc in ring,
Rnd 2: 4 sc
Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc around (8)
Rnd 4: 8 sc
Rnd 5: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 6: 12 sc
Rnd 7: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 8: 16 sc
Rnd 9: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (20)
Rnd 10: 20 sc
Rnd 11: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 12: 24 sc
Rnd 13: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (28)
No longer worked in round
Row 1-4: 15 sc, ch 1, turn
do not stuff

Small Chunk of Hair:
Work in the round
Rnd 1: 4 sc in ring,
Rnd 2: 4 sc
Rnd 3: 2 sc in each sc around (8)
Rnd 4: 8 sc
Rnd 5: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 6: 12 sc
Rnd 7: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 8: 16 sc
Rnd 9: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (20)
No longer worked in round
Row 10-13: 15 sc, ch 1, turn
do not stuff
sew to head

Wanda:

Hair:
Follow 1st part of Hair on pattern

Large Swirl:

Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5-8: Sc in each sc around (4 rounds)
Rnd 9:*2 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 10: *1 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 11: sc2tog 11 times

Small Swirl:

Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3&4: sc in each sc around (2 rounds)
Rnd 5: sc2tog 11 times

Ears:

ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 6 sc, FO and fold in half, sew middle together. For wanda sew earrings on with yellow

Crown:
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
no longer worked in round
Row 1&2: 4 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc2tog 2 times
Row 4: sc2tog 1 time
ss down the side and repeat rows 1-4 3 more times
fold edges toward the middle and sew sides together a couple stitches, forming the crown

Wings:
ch 7, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook (back loop only) 5 sc, sc 3 stitches in the 6th sc spot, turn and sc down the other side,

ch 1 turn, 7 sc, 3 in next space, 6 sc back down the other side, FO, attach blue and sc around entire piece, Stitch blue line in the middle of the wing. attach to doll.

Nose: attach skin color yarn to face and sc 3 stitches across then down 1 and back 2 forming a circle, join with 1 ss, dec around, FO

Face:
Black and White Felt
Glue Gun

If you want to make them have wands you can use a pipe cleaner and some Yellow felt or some yellow foam. Just an idea ;)

If you have any trouble by all means let me know and I will try my best to help :)

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Princess Paige Doll

2009-12-26T16:32:00.006-05:00

This is my newest creation. I had to wait until after Yule to post because I made this for my Daughter. She has red hair and blue eyes so I made the doll to look like her. She loves it. The Pattern is available at My Etsy Store If you can't see the pictures right click on them and select view picture.

Here is her opening it :)

I also made her an Orange Star

Here is her right after she opened it

NIN Coffee Cozy

2009-12-11T20:29:00.007-05:00

Cup Cozys seem to be the trend right not so I figured "Why not?" Easy Yule Gift hehe. I made this for my husband but gave it to him early. I will probably make him a different one for Yule ;) This is for an over sized cup so it is big. I am going to make a smaller one soon. The hard thing is cups are all different sizes so it is hard to make a universal pattern. I didn't make it with the row going over the top of the handle because I don't like the feel of yarn on my lips when I am drinking coffee LOL

NIN coffee Cozy
By: AprilDraven
for personal use only
Hook Size: 3.25MM
Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

abbreviation meanings:
sc: single crochet
ss: slip stitch
sk: skip
FO: Fasten Off

With a magic circle ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in circle
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (40)
*If you have a smaller cup stop after this rnd and go to rnd 8, You want it to be a tight fit so it doesn't slide off when you pick up the cup*
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 8-10: Sc in each sc around (3 rounds)
at the end of the last round ss 1, ch 1, turn
Row 1: 15 sc, start white on pattern, when you get to the end of this row, ch 1 and turn.

*NOTE: If you want to put something else on it instead take the number of stitches wide it is and subtract that from the total amount you have. Then divide that number by 2. sc that number then start the pattern. That should center your image.*

Row 2-14: sc in each sc continuing pattern. At the end of each row ch 1, turn.

strap:
sc 4 down side, ch 1 turn (repeat 3 more times)

1 sc, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc, ch 1 turn (this forms hole for button)

dec 2, ch 1, turn

dec 1, Fo

attach trim color and sc around border all the way around, *when you get to the tip of the strap put 3 stitches in the tip*

sew button on where it will be really tight. You don't want it to slide off when you pick it up to take a drink ;)

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Child's Invincibility Star Convertible Hat Free Crochet Pattern

2009-12-06T11:37:00.008-05:00

My daughter stretched out her Link Hat that I made her and now it falls off her head so I had to make her a hat that was more snug. I decided to make her this. She loves Mario and Twinkle Stars so this was perfect for her :) I would have used my model head but the hat wouldn't fit her lol. It's all good my daughter loves the camera. If I could only get her to stay still though haha. Everyone says she looks like Dakota Fanning. I can see that :) Ok on to the hat. I know I said no more projects until Yule but she needed it ;) If you can't see the pictures right click on them and select view picture :)

Ok on to the pattern...

Child's Invincibility Star Convertible Hat
By: AprilDraven
for personal use only

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

abbreviation meanings:
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
fp: Front post
bp: back post
ss: slip stitch
sk: skip
FO: Fasten Off

H/8-5.00MM hook
100% Acrylic yarn (the cheap stuff LOL)

with main color ch 60 join to first ch with a ss to form a circle (or chain enough to go around your head or the Child's), ch 1

Rnd 1: sc in each ch around, join with a ss to top of first sc, ch 2

Rnd 2-6: *1dcfp, 1dcbp* repeat from * to * around, join with a ss to top of first dc, ch 2 (5 rounds) (on the end of the 5th round ch 1 instead of chaining 2)

Rnd 7: sc in each dc around, insert marker because from now on you will be working in the round

Rnd 8: 22 sc, Start the star pattern. I figured out the 22 by taking the amount of stitches the star was across and subtracting that number from how many stitches I had and then divided that number by 2. That will put the star on the front of the hat. So if you are making an adult hat or are putting another charted thing on it (I have a Mario mushroom and a NIN chart that would work too)that is how to do it.

Rnd 9-32: sc in each sc around (23 rounds if making an adult hat keep going until it reaches about 10 inches, You might have to keep going even more than that if you have a bigger head)

Last Round: join with 1 ss, ch 2, sk 1, 2 sc *ch 1, sk 1, 2 sc* rep from * to * around, Join with 1 ss, FO

for the top tie ch 140 FO and weave around the top holes and cinch shut and tie a bow. add beads to the end ties and you are done :D

You can wear the hat as a slouchy hat, Pull your hair through the hole in the top, fold up the brim, or wear it as a scarf.

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Super Star Slouchy Hat

2009-12-02T19:52:00.010-05:00

I made the star stuffie for my daughter and I was staring at it thinking I should make a slouchy hat with a BIG star on it. (lol I have a slouchy hat obsession at the moment) So I did. I used the same colors as the other one because I just love earthy tones :)I think I might use simply soft yarn next time just because it is more flexible. After this post I am going to have to stop for a while. I have a ton of Yule gifts to make and I don't want certain people finding out what their gifts are ;)I will post all the goodness after the holidays though :D If you can't see the whole picture right click on it and select view picture.

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Star Stuffie "Twinkle Star" Free Crochet Pattern

2009-11-30T15:18:00.008-05:00

My Husband has been telling my daughter bedtime stories with a Twinkle Star and Rainbow Pony. So my daughter has been bugging me to make Twinkle Star. I decided to quit putting it off and make it. I have just been sooooooo busy lately. I plan on making her an Orange one for Yule. (her favorite color is Orange) Well here it is in all the Twinkle glory lol. I might put a face on it later if she wants one. I was thinking of the Mario Star the whole time haha I wonder if she would let me put eyes on it...Anyways, I might not be posting as frequently because I have to make a ton of stuff for Yule and can't post it until after the recipients have received their gifts but there will be a ton of stuff posted after the holidays. If you can't see the pics right click on the picture and select view picture.

Star Stuffie "Twinkle Star"

By: AprilDraven
for personal use only

3.25mm hook

Yarn: 100% acrylic worsted 4 ply

Height: about 8 inches tall

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

work in the round until specified different

ch 1 or use magic circle
Rnd 1: Work 10 sc in circle
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (20)
Rnd 3: *sc 3, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (25)
Rnd 4: *sc 4, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (30)
Rnd 5: *sc 5, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (35)
Rnd 6: *sc 6, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 7: *sc 7, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (45)
Rnd 8: *sc 8, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (50)

no longer work in the round

Row 1: 10 sc, ch 1, turn

Row 2: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn

Row 3: sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn

Row 4: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn

Row 5: sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn

Row 6: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn

Row 7: sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, ch 1, turn

Row 8: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn

Row 9: sc2tog 2 times, ch 1, turn

Row 10: sc2tog

Row 11: ss down the side
*the ss down the side in is Red* *the Green is where you start the next section*

(Repeat rows 1-11, 4 more times)
If you want smoother seams you can sc around the entire star when you are done.
When Star is complete make another one and whip stitch the two pieces together. Stop when you have a hole that is a couple inches. Stuff and then sew up the hole.

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More Resin Jewelry

2009-11-27T13:56:00.007-05:00

I love making necklaces :) Too bad it takes about 3 to 4 days to completely make. If anyone wants any of these send me a conversation on Etsy and I will see if I can make you one :) If I don't already have it made it will take me about 3 to 4 days to make. I charge $15.50 a necklace plus $2.50 shipping. Ok now onto the creations :) I will have more free crochet patterns soon I am just taking a break to do a few special orders and spend some time with my family :)

and another Edward one. It still isn't perfect but I will keep trying until I get a perfect one hehe

Some more Herb Charms :)

My friend Mandi gave me a bunch of tiny jars. This is what I have come up with so far.

Here is the coolest part. All the necklaces with the pink and orange stars are blacklight reactive and the dragonfly's glow in the dark.

How to Switch Colors and use a Chart Crochet

2009-11-23T12:10:00.008-05:00

Many people keep asking me the same question. "How do I use your chart?" I keep telling everyone the same thing. "Look it up on Google" But after doing a search myself I haven't found a site that has all you need. Just part of what you would need here and there. I am going to try my best to explain. I am not going to turn my blog into a tutorial on crocheting because I don't have the time but I figured this would help out. After this I am taking a break for Thanksgiving so I can spend some quality time with my family :) Then I will post more free patterns and stuff :) Ok here goes. This is for right handed people. I am by no means an expert. I learned this online and by trial and error. If you can't see the pictures right click on them and select view picture. I try to make my pictures big so people with poor eye sight can see them :)

Step 1: First you need to learn how to read a graph. Decide if you are doing a hat or a square. Think about how your stitches will lay out. When you make a hat you are making it upside down. Top of the head to the bottom. So it makes sense to flip your chart upside down. Also with a hat you don't crochet back and forth, you go around. So that is how you will have to crochet it. Here is a picture of how to read a chart for a hat. Start at the green dot and go around.

If you are doing a square you will be working from the bottom up and going back and forth.

Step 2: Now when you get to where you want to do the first color change stop right before the stitch you want to be a different color. You should have 2 loops on the hook.

take the color you want and pull it through the loops

now insert the hook into the stitch you are changing the color of. Make sure your hook goes behind the original color because you will carry that color behind your work.

now pull your new color up

If you are making the next stitch a different color you would add your other color here. If you are continuing with the same color you would keep going.
Tada! completed stitch :)

Step 3: Ok next is how to deal with the ends. If it is a hat I don't usually care about the ends. I just tie the ends. I will add my colors through the chart then when I get to the end of the chart I will cut all the colors but the main color and tie it in knots, then crochet around until I get to the chart again. If you care about what the back looks like you can get a blunt needle and hide the ends, just like when you carried the colors through, you can run the ends through the same space.

Please let me know if this helped you. I love to get comments :)

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Since I have been posting free patterns my Etsy shop hasn't been doing as well as it used to. Any donations are welcome and appreciated.

Blog Button

2009-11-22T21:30:00.004-05:00

Here is a button that links back to my blog. Feel free to put it on your page. I made the background transparent so it would fit anyone's blog scheme :)

Here is what it looks like:

If you want Copy and Paste this code on to your page

My husband made the code :) He is so Awesome!

More Resin Brains and Charms

2009-11-20T14:01:00.007-05:00

Ok some of you may notice that at the end of each post there are boxes to check for reactions. I took the dislike button off. Someone or a couple people were going through to all my Twilight related posts and clicking dislike. I understand a lot of people don't like that movie or the books but if you don't like the stuff I create Move Along. If you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. That just made me kinda upset so I felt I needed to address it.

Ok on to the necklaces. If you want a brain necklace I am selling them in my shop

This batch I made a pink glitter one. I'm not into pink but my friends are :)

Then a brain for me hehe

I made this Edward one for a personal swap. I made a Bella hat and necklace for Bella mittens. When you hold this necklace up to the light he sparkles.

of course a NIN necklace

Then I got the idea to make herb charms. I am pagan so herb charms are great.

Star Spiral Slouch Hat

2009-11-16T10:09:00.010-05:00

I have wanted to do a spiral for a while now. I was going to do it with the other star slouchy hat I made but I don't really wear those kinds of hats often. This is the style I like best so I made this slouch hat, combined it with the star from my other pattern, and added a spiral :) What do you think? *Note: If you can't see all of the picture right click on it and select view picture.*

this last one is just to show how it can be worn higher on your head and still look cool

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Valentine Slouch Hat

2009-11-14T13:46:00.018-05:00

I am horrible at coming up with names for things. This hat is a tiny bit lacy but not too much. Red just reminds me of Valentine's day. I was trying to think of something to make with the left over Simply Soft yarn I had from making the Sweet November scarf/shawl and came up with this. I used the same lace stitch on it in a few places. I think it turned out pretty :) What do you think? If you can't see the picture right click on it and select view picture.

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Cable Fae Slouch Hat

2009-11-13T19:03:00.014-05:00

So I was surfing Google and I kept seeing these really cute fairy looking hats with just a little cone on top. I thought it was cute but not really my style. I wanted to make something I would wear in public haha. Last year I made a bunch of stocking hats but they were really long. They looked cool but I didn't want to redo that. I wanted something that is cute and stylish. I decided to combine the two ideas and this is what I came up with. If you can't see the whole picture right click on it and select view picture.

This is a front view

Here is the tip

The tip slouching a little bit more. I like it better when it slouches a bit :)

If I want it to slouch a bit I wear it back off of my forehead. If I want it to be less slouchy I wear it over my forehead a bit so whatever mood I am in it works :)

What do you think?

Note for those of you who bought the pattern and want to know what the *Cable Cross* is: (Here is a video I found on how to do the cable cross *it isn't really called that I don't think* Cable Cross)

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Artist's Cap Free Crochet Pattern

2009-11-12T17:41:00.009-05:00

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Here is a picture of my friend's adorable little girl modeling the hat.

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I was playing around with my Queen of Heart's Slouchy Hat and I noticed that it made a cool looking shape if you put it on top of your head.
So I decided to make a hat like that. You can pretty much turn any slouchy hat into one of these :) Just put it on top of your head and fold a flap over in the front, then take it off and sew the band to the inner part of the hat to make it stay together. Tada! This technique should work with my Star Slouchy Hat Pattern too.

Start at the Left and sew until the green mark on the right.

*I named it Artist's Cap because it reminded me of those painters you see in the movies that are painting by a lake in the park LOL*

Artist's Cap
By: AprilDraven
for personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 12 stitches and 8 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Bpdc: back post double crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

Work in the round
Rnd 1: 8 dc in a ring
Rnd 2: 1 dc in each dc around (16)
Rnd 3: *1 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *4 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: *5 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 8: *6 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 9: *7 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (72)
Rnd 10: *8 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (80)
Rnd 11-15: dc in each dc around (5 rounds)
1 ss to join
Rnd 16: ch 1,*2 sc,sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 17 & 18: ch 2, *1 fpdc, 1 bpdc* rep from * to * around (2 rounds)

*Note: Remember that this is yarn so you will have to shape it when you are done. I haven't tried starching anything before but that might make it hold it's shape. A piece of plastic canvas on the inside might work too :) Just some ideas.

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Resin Brain Necklaces and other stuff

2009-11-08T17:37:00.017-05:00

So around Halloween time I found these ice cube trays of brains and skulls. I thought to myself "I wonder if those would work with resin?" They did :D I know this isn't crochet but my blog is for all my crafty stuffage :D I now have Brain Necklaces available for sale in My Etsy Shop Ok enough rambling on to the brains!!!!!!!!!

Penny for your thoughts LOL Yah I'm strange :P

Ok and don't be freaked out but to some people this will be gross LOL It all started when I accidentally cut myself (sewing LOL) and decided to put it on a piece of paper and encase it in resin for my husband. I made him a blood charm. Then he cut himself shaving and put the blood on a piece of paper. He wrote "I love you forever" and I encased it in resin. So we have matching blood charms. It isn't really gross. I think it is romantic. It is in resin so it isn't going to rub of or anything so it is sanitary.

Tell me what you think :D

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Zombie Music Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R-V846_Mm8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N1_0SUGlDQ
BRAINS!!!!!!!!!!

Easy Crochet Mittens Free Pattern

2009-10-19T16:56:00.008-04:00

Sorry it has been a while since I posted a project. I have been sick with a fever. I still have one but I wanted to post this real quick. I will probably be taking a break from crocheting for a little bit until I start feeling better.

Ok so a bunch of people asked me for the pattern I used for the crochet Bella Mittens. I made them myself with my own pattern. I don't make mittens the way most people do so bear with me. I am putting pictures so you can see how I do it.

here is the top

and here is the bottom

Easy Mittens
by: AprilDraven

for personal use only

Yarn: Regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
fpdc: front post double crochet
bpdc: back post double crochet

*NOTE: use a marker and work in rounds*

ch 2 or form magic circle
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4-19: sc in each sc around
ss 1, FO
(this is the hand part)
Thumb:
ch 2 or form magic circle
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (10)
Rnd 3-9: sc in each sc around (7 rounds)
ss 1, FO

by this point you should have 2 pieces that look like this.

If you have bigger hands or longer hands adjust accordingly. add a couple rounds or subtract a couple rounds to make it smaller. The pieces should fit like that.

Take the thumb and sew it to the hand piece 4 stitches

then attach yarn anywhere on the bottom and sc around thumb and whole mitten. You should have 30 stitches total. (of course the count would change if you altered the pattern)

Rnd 1-3: sc in each sc around (3 rounds)
Rnd 4: *4 sc, sc2tog* rep from * to * around
Rnd 5-9: sc in each sc around
at this point if you wanted to make the entire mitten single crochet you could just keep going until you reached your desired length. I didn't I changed it up.

Rnd 10: ss1, ch 2, hdc in each sc around, ss1 to join
Rnd 11 to desired length: ch 2, *1 fpdc, 1 bpdc* rep from * to * around
ss 1, FO.

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Sweet November Scarf/Shawl Free Crochet Pattern

2009-10-08T18:55:00.015-04:00

Ok so a few days ago I was watching Sweet November and I couldn't stop wanting the scarf/shawl she was wearing. So I made my own :D Sorry about the bad pics it is really hard to take pics of yourself in the bathroom mirror, especially pics of your own back LOL. If you can't see all of the pics, right click on the picture and select view picture.

Here is a couple pics of what the scarf/shawl is supposed to look like

******UPDATE 11-20-09*****

Here is a pic to show an up close view of the stitches

I hope this helps clear up some confusion. (this is just the tip, not the whole thing)

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Sweet November Scarf/Shawl
by: AprilDraven

for personal use only

J hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
ch: chain
dc: double crochet

Yarn: I used a little over 6 oz of Caron Simply Soft 100% acrylic Worsted medium 4ply Autumn Red

ch 4, 1 dc in 1st ch, ch 3, turn (This forms beginning loop)

*****UPDATE 1-14-11*****
When I say loop what I mean is the space that is created. This pattern is worked in the space created not the stitches. Look at the picture above I have provided and you can see what I mean. You create a circle and then do the stitch in the circle. I really don't know how to explain it better.

1 dc in loop, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 3, turn

(1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)(in same loop) ch 1 (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)(in same loop) ch 3, turn

(1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)(in same loop) (ch 1, 1 dc)(in next loop) (ch 1, 1 dc)(in next loop)(1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)(in same loop) ch 3, turn

...continue pattern (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in end loops so you are increasing 2 stitches every row *you should end up with a big triangle*

I had a total of 44 rows when I was done. (I think the scarf she has was a little longer but I have the movie on VHS and can't take a screen shot so I had to improvise LOL VHS hehe)

Fringe: I wrapped the yarn around a DVD case. I tied 2 pieces held together in each loop on the sides.

*************Update*****************
Here is a white one I made with baby yarn :D

******A picture to help start the pattern******
Here is a picture that might help explain the beginning better.
sorry about the bad pic
ok in the first step:
it says ch 4, 1 dc in 1st ch, ch 3, turn (This forms beginning loop)
In the picture I did the chain in black and the dc in red
next step:
1 dc in loop, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 3, turn
I did the chain in purple (I forgot to flip it in the pic but still the chain is on the end
dc 1, chain 1, dc 1, ch 3, turn (you should have 3 loops total by this point)
next step:
(1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)(in same loop) ch 1 (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc)(in same loop) ch 3, turn
what you will be doing from here on out is dc 2 in the end loops and 1 in all the loops in between. there will be one chain separating one stitch from the next.

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Bella's Crochet Mittens Twilight

2009-10-07T16:00:00.006-04:00

Ok it is just one mitten but I figured it out yay! It always takes me forever to finish mittens. By the time I get one done I don't want to do the other. I just took the one pic and flipped it to make 2. The actual mittens she wears in the movie are knit but I don't know how to knit so I made this.

Ok first step :Crochet a pair of mittens using your favorite pattern

Lay out a mitten and ch a piece from top all the way down to the tip and back up again. (I used an H Hook)

Then sc 2 rows.

Lay piece down on top of mitten then sew where the red lines in the picture are marked.

Then do another long piece the same size as the last one and weave it around. (First mitten in bottom pic) after that sew up the front where the red lines are in the pic. (second mitten in bottom pic)

Next sew all around the edge. Do an up and down stitch as if you were gathering something but don't bunch it. (I don't know what the stitch is called) and not a wrap around stitch. You want it to look like it is bumped up not blended in. (last mitten in bottom pic)

sorry about the horrible drawing. I took pics but the flash made it too bright and you couldn't see it very well. I hope this helps ;D

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Jacob Wolf Twilight

2009-10-04T20:14:00.009-04:00

I already crocheted an Edward Cullen inspired doll a while ago so I decided to make Jacob Black inspired doll since New Moon is coming out next month. Yay! I am so happy about how he turned out. My fingers still hurt though. I have searched online for crocheted wolves and didn't have very much luck so I went to just pics of wolves. What distinguishes a wolf from a dog? Well, from the pics, it is apparently the white underbelly. There are a lot more differences but that is what stood out the most for me. I think I am gonna take a break from using the small hook for a while lol ah the pain of art :D
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Mario Mushroom Hat Free Pattern

2009-10-01T19:13:00.011-04:00

so I was sitting in my chair crocheting while watching my husband play the Wii and I thought "I should make him a Mario Mushroom hat" I made him a 1up hat a couple years ago so I decided to make the red one this time :) When I was done he asked me why I made him the red one and not the green one. (Green is our favorite color) and I proudly stated "Because bigger is better!" LOL also it is the original Nintendo colors. Anyways, I figured I would post the pattern because Christmas is coming up. I don't know about most of you but I am really poor and make a lot of my Christmas gifts.

*****UPDATE 11-23-09*****
I made a tutorial on how to switch colors and use a chart
Here is the link
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Mario Mushroom Hat
by: AprilDraven

for personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

*NOTE: use a marker and work in rounds*

With black ch 1 or form magic circle
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around
Rnd 7: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 8: sc in each sc around
Rnd 9: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 10: sc in each sc around
Rnd 11: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 12: sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (72)
sc 20 then start the black on the chart
Rnd 14-29: Sc in each sc around (16 rounds)
Switch to grey or whatever color you are using for the main hat color.
Rnd 30&31: Sc in each sc around
switch to trim color
Rnd 32: Sc in each sc around, ss 1
FO
The picture is upside down so it is easier to put on a hat :D

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Zelda "Link Hat" Free Pattern

2009-09-26T00:17:00.011-04:00

I decided to make my husband a Link Hat. We have been watching a lot of "The Legend of Neil" lately and He is a major Zelda fan so I killed two birds with one stone :D The best part is I didn't have to model this one hehehe. So for those of you who love Zelda or want to make a Link costume for Halloween now you can ;D

Zelda Link Hat
By: AprilDraven

For personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 12 stitches and 8 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
Dc: double crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Bpdc: Back post double crochet

(Work in the round, with a marker, unless specified differently)

Ch 1 or use magic circle
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 8 dc in ring (ch 2 counts as a dc)
Rnd 2: dc in each dc around
Rnd 3: *1 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 4: dc in each dc around
Rnd 5: *2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 6: dc in each dc around
Rnd 7: *3 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (20)
Rnd 8: dc in each dc around
Rnd 9: *4 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 10: dc in each dc around
Rnd 11: *5 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (28)
Rnd 12: dc in each dc around
Rnd 13: *6 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 14: dc in each dc around
Rnd 15: *7 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (36)
Rnd 16: dc in each dc around
Rnd 17: *8 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 18: dc in each dc around
Rnd 19: *9 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (44)
Rnd 20: dc in each dc around
Rnd 21: *10 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 22: dc in each dc around
Rnd 23: *11 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (52)
Rnd 24: dc in each dc around
Rnd 25: *12 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 26: dc in each dc around
Rnd 27: *13 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (60)
Rnd 28: dc in each dc around
Rnd 29: *14 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 30: dc in each dc around
Rnd 31: *15 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (68)
Rnd 32: dc in each dc around
Rnd 33: *16 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around (72)
Rnd 34: hdc in each dc around, join with 1 ss
Rnd 35-40: ch 2, * 1 fpdc, 1 bpdc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss to top of first fpdc (6 rounds)
FO
This Pattern hasn't been tested yet. If you run into any problems let me know. Everything should be fine though :D

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Zelda Triforce Hat Free Pattern

2009-09-22T17:42:00.010-04:00

Ok so I am a HUGE Geek! LOL My Husband is an even bigger one though ;) I made this hat for him. I am getting sick of modeling the hats so I might invest in a mannequin head *sigh* I was going to have my husband model it but he is at work and I couldn't wait ;D Instead I had my daughter wear it so I could get a picture of the top.

The cool thing is it looks all normal from the front but the top... hehe.

*****UPDATE*****
I finally got him to model YAY!

Triforce Hat
By: AprilDraven

For personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
Dc: double crochet
Trc: triple crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

Triangles (Make 3 Gold and 1 White)
ch 1 or use magic circle
Row 1: Work 3 sc in first ch, ch 1, turn
Row 2: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 3: 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 4: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn (1 row)
Row 5: 2 sc in next sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn (7)
FO
Sew pieces together

With gold ss to the top of entire piece (the tip of any triangle)
Round 1:*11 ss down the side, in next stitch (the tip) 1 ss, ch 1, 1 ss* rep from * to * around (42) join and FO
Join White to top of any triangle
Rnd 2: *2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 trc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 1 ss* rep from * to * around (42) join with 1 ss, ch 1
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around
Rnd 4: *sc 4, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)
Switch to green before joining with 1 ss. Join with 1 ss.
Rnd 5: sc in each sc around (48)
From here on work in the round with a marker
Rnd 6: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 7: sc in each sc around
Rnd 8: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 9: sc in each sc around
Rnd 10: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (72)
Rnd 11-18: Sc in each sc around
Switch to white before joining, join with 1 ss
Rnd 19: ch 1, sc in each sc around
Switch to green before joining, join with 1 ss
Rnd 20: ch 1, sc in each sc around
Switch to white before joining, join with 1 ss
Rnd 21: ch 1, sc in each sc around
Switch to green before joining, join with 1 ss
Rnd 22: ch 1, sc in each sc around
Switch to white before joining, join with 1 ss
Rnd 23: ch 1, sc in each sc around
Switch to green before joining, join with 1 ss
From here on work in the round again with a marker
Rnd 24-26: sc in each sc around
FO

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Nine Inch Nails Hat Free Pattern

2009-09-21T16:45:00.016-04:00

I have made quite a few of these hats. I just love Nine Inch Nails :D My favorite band EVER! so I decided to share the pattern.

This is a good pattern for a base beanie. Just make without the NIN for a plain hat or switch up colors and patterns.

*****UPDATE 11-23-09*****
I made a tutorial on how to switch colors and use a chart
Here is the link
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Nine Inch Nails Beanie
by: AprilDraven

for personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook

Abbreviations:
Rnd: round
Sc: single crochet
Ss: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off

*NOTE: use a marker and work in rounds*

With black ch 1 or form magic circle
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around
Rnd 7: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 8: sc in each sc around
Rnd 9: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 10: sc in each sc around
Rnd 11: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 12: sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (72)
RND 14&15: sc in each sc around (2 rounds)
RND 16: sc 20, then start the white in the pattern
Rnd 17-27: sc in each sc around (11 rounds)(this should complete the pattern)
Rnd 28&29: sc in each sc around (2 rounds)(this should be the main hat color)
Rnd 30: sc in each sc around (this is the trim color) ss 1
FO
The picture is upside down so it is easier to put on a hat :D

Oh and some cool trivia for ya: The Fragile was released in September 1999 so this is an awesome 10 year tribute to the band :D
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Here is a better base beanie pattern. I am posting it here until I get a picture of a hat done with this pattern. I made the hat then gave it away before I took pics. oops. So now I have to make another one, but this pattern worked out great for me :D
Once I get another hat done I will move this into a post of it's own.
BASE BEANIE PATTERN:
by AprilDraven

for personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

H hook
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: *5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (56)
Rnd 8: sc in each sc around
Rnd 9: *6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (64)
Rnd 10: sc in each sc around
Rnd 11: *7 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep from * to * around (72)
RND 12-30: sc in each sc around (19 rounds)

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Child's Rainbow Star Beanie

2009-09-20T18:31:00.013-04:00

Ok so I have been on a hat kick lately so I decided to make my daughter another rainbow hat. It is too warm for the other one but it is getting chilly so I figured a beanie hat would do the trick. I like to make her hats in rainbow colors so she will stand out easily.

Me: "Picture time sweetheart."
Her: "I'm playing link."
Me: "fine, play link, but you have to smile just once and look at the camera once."
Her: "Okaaaaaaaay"

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Queen of Hearts Slouchy Hat

2009-09-19T19:26:00.015-04:00

Ok so it really isn't Queen of hearts, but that is what inspired me. I was playing around with the Star Slouchy hat and decided to make a heart.

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Star Slouchy Hat

2009-09-16T20:34:00.014-04:00

So I was making a ton of stars for my daughter and her friends (just tiny stuffed stars with googly eyes) when this idea hit me. Wouldn't it be cool to have a hat with a star in the middle? I made a rainbow one but I didn't like how it turned out (I did the color scheme wrong) so I made this one to match my Browncoat hoodie, hehe I love Joss Whedon, anyways I liked how it turned out so I figured I would be nice and share the pattern ;D I hope you all like it.

sorry about the bad pics. It is really hard to get a good pic in the bathroom mirror. This is like the 20th pic and one of the only ones that wasn't blurry :-\

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Bella's Hat Free Pattern (Twilight)

2009-09-15T13:52:00.027-04:00

****UPDATE****
Yay! This hat is now on GEEK CRAFTS :D

Ok so I was in my dreamy (OMG I can't wait till New Moon comes out) state (Yes I am a 26 year old Twilight mom. Don't judge :P) and I decided to try and make Bella's La Push hat. First I decided to check and see if anyone else had made it. Yep it had been done but what did I find wrong with the patterns? They left out the top ring. (You can see it in this picture)

I am obsessed with details, as some of you may know, so that just bugged the heck out of me. I had to do something. So I made this hat. Unfortunately even in my obsessive state of mind I can't control the fact that Walmart doesn't carry the right color of Grey grrrrrrrrr. So I just made a purple one. Since the movie is coming out soon I decided to post the pattern so you all can enjoy it :D
Sorry for the horrible pics of my head but it is really hard to take pics of yourself in the bathroom mirror lol

NOTE: if you don't know what fpdc or bpdc is just check out some videos on youtube or nextstitch it is really easy.

Bella's Hat Pattern
by: AprilDraven
for personal use only

Gauge: 4 inches = 12 stitches and 8 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

Hook size: H/8-5.00MM

Abbreviation meanings:
Rnd: round
Ch: chain
Dc: double crochet
Fpdc: Front post double crochet
Bpdc: Back post double crochet
Ss: slip stitch
Fpsc: Front Post single crochet
FO: Fasten off

Ch 1 or use magic circle, Ch 2
Rnd 1: 12 dc in ring, join with 1 ss, (ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc) (12)
Rnd 2: ch 2, * 2fpdc around next dc, 1 dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (18)
Rnd 3: ch 2, * 2 fpdc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (24)
Rnd 4: ch 2, * 2 fpdc, 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (30)
Rnd 5: ch 2, * 2 fpdc, 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (36)
Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 3 bpdc, 2 bpdc around next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (42)
Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 4 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (48)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 5 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (54)
Rnd 9: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 6 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (60)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 7 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (66)
Rnd 11: ch 2, *2fpdc, 9 dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (66)
Rnd 12: ch 2, * 2fpdc, 9bpdc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (66)
Rnd 13-17: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 9 dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (66)
Rnd 18: ch 2, * 2fpdc, 9 bpdc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (66)
Rnd 19: ch 1, *2fpsc, 9 ss* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss, FO (66)

Here is a pattern for people with bigger heads

Ch 1 or use magic circle, Ch 2
Rnd 1: 12 dc in ring, join with 1 ss, (ch 2 doesn’t count as a dc) (12)
Rnd 2: ch 2, * 2fpdc around next dc, 1 dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (18)
Rnd 3: ch 2, * 2 fpdc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (24)
Rnd 4: ch 2, * 2 fpdc, 1 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (30)
Rnd 5: ch 2, * 2 fpdc, 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (36)
Rnd 6: ch 2, * 2 fpdc, 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (42)
Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 4 bpdc, 2 bpdc around next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (48)
Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 5 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (54)
Rnd 9: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 6 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (60)
Rnd 10: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 7 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (66)
Rnd 11: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 8 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (72)
Rnd 12&13: ch 2, *2fpdc, 10 dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (72)
Rnd 14: ch 2, * 2fpdc, 10bpdc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (72)
Rnd 15-20: ch 2, *2 fpdc, 10 dc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (72)
Rnd 21: ch 2, * 2fpdc, 10 bpdc* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss (72)
Rnd 22: ch 1, *2fpsc, 10 ss* rep from * to * around, join with 1 ss, FO (72)

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Female Vamp Goth Doll

2009-09-04T16:26:00.006-04:00

This chick has been a problem child from the start. First I was going to make Bella (from Twilight) then I changed my mind and wanted to make Alice then in the middle I said screw it. She is gonna be who she wants to be LOL I still don't have a name for her. (Suggestions are welcome) I was trying a new technique and kept having problems. (I had to re do the arms and legs twice and I ran out of thread and then funfur) I finally got it down though. What do ya think?
Pattern Available at AprilDraven's Etsy

Stars the black kitten

2009-09-01T11:25:00.004-04:00

I made this for my daughter. She kept bugging me to make a kitty. So I made her on finally. Then after I made it she was mad that it wasn't orange. She is 5 and already ungrateful. She played with it anyway though LOL. She has this new obsession with stars so when I asked her what it's name was she said STARS ;D
Pattern available at

My Etsy Store

Thanks for Looking ;D

Lola the Green Fairy

2009-08-31T00:12:00.006-04:00

So I was making my daughter a hat the other day and she asked me for a Fairy. So I decided to make her a green fairy. She is 5 and this is actually the first time she has named something. My baby is growing up *sniff* Pattern available at My Etsy Store

Rainbow Hat with Star Pattern

2009-08-28T19:12:00.010-04:00

This is an adult hat but I got sick of modeling so I just had my daughter model. It is hard to take a picture of a hat in a mirror and not get the camera or the flash in the way.

and the little stuffed star at the end

*****Update 3-06-10*****
I'm sorry to have to do this but I feel I must. Some people have been making things with my free patterns and selling them without giving me any credit at all. I am taking this pattern down. It will be available for $3.00 in my Etsy shop. (I don't think that is too much to ask) I am leaving some free patterns up for now. If I find out people are selling the finished product without crediting me I will remove the pattern. (I would prefer no one sell anything made from my patterns at all but there isn't much I can do to prevent that.)

Cosmo the Crochet Dragon

2009-08-25T22:58:00.006-04:00

I wanted to make a large Dragon. This one turned out bigger than I had intended 33 inches long.
The Pattern is available at My Etsy Store

Free Convertible Hat Pattern

2009-08-18T16:18:00.011-04:00

I wanted to make a cool hat pattern so my mother in law could make hats. She can only make simple things. I came up with this. It is basically just a tube cinched on top. If you make this please post a link to pics :D I would love to see what people come up with.

Convertible Hat
By: AprilDraven
for personal use only
Please don't sell this pattern.

Gauge: 4 inches = 13 stitches and 14 rows
My head size is 22 and a half inches around so adjust your hook size accordingly. Remember yarn stretches a little bit so this hat will fit inches bigger too.

Yarn: regular 4 ply worsted yarn

Hat measures about 10 inches from top to bottom so if you want to try it in hdc or dc those are the measurements :)

abbreviation meanings:
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
fp: Front post
bp: back post
ss: slip stitch
sk: skip
FO: Fasten Off

H/8-5.00MM hook
12 sc= 4 inches
100% Acrylic yarn (the cheap stuff LOL)

with black ch 75 join to first ch with a ss to form a circle (or chain enough to go around your head), ch 1

sc in each ch around, join with a ss to top of first sc, ch 2

*1dcfp, 1dcbp* repeat from * to * around, join with a ss to top of first dc, ch 2 (5 rounds) (on the end of the 5th round ch 1 instead of chaining 2)

switch to pink

sc in each dc around, join with a ss to top of first sc, ch 1

sc in each sc around, join with a ss to top of first sc

switch to black

ch 1, sc in each sc, join with a ss to top of first sc, ch 1

repeat with 2 rows of each color until there is 7 stripes of pink and 7 stripes of black

on the last round

ch 2, skip 1, *sc 2, ch 1, sk 1, sc 2* continue from * to * around join with a ss. FO.

for the top tie ch 140 FO and weave around the top holes and cinch shut and tie a bow. add beads to the end ties and you are done :D

*NOTE* If you are making the hat just one color instead of chaining and joining with a ss at the end of every round you can get a marker and make it in rounds so you don't get a seam line.

You can wear the hat as a slouchy hat, Pull your hair through the hole in the top, fold up the brim, or wear it as a scarf.

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My Phantom of the Opera doll won first place!

2009-08-17T22:06:00.007-04:00

Yay! I won first place for my Phantom Doll in our Fair (Northern District Fair) I am so excited.

Goblin

2009-06-27T22:10:00.005-04:00

I was watching Labyrinth and it inspired me to make this guy. The pattern is available at http://AprilDraven.etsy.com if anyone is interested.

Baby Pony

2009-05-26T13:33:00.005-04:00

I am so excited about this new pony. It is only 5 inches tall and takes me about a day to make just doing a piece here and there. With my 4 year old running around I don't have too much time to sit in one spot for a long time. If you want the pattern I have it available on etsy for $4.20. Http://AprilDraven.etsy.com

White Witch

2009-03-28T12:10:00.003-04:00

I am Pagan and all the Witch dolls I see online are dressed in black or ugly so I had to make an awesome good witch :)
so I figured there were lots of people out there who would either want to make one or would want something to give their Pagan/Wiccan friends. I have the Pattern for sale at AprilDraven.etsy.com if anyone is interested :D

Phantom of the Opera

2009-03-07T19:07:00.005-05:00

I made this for the Craftster "Craft a favorite song" challenge. I think the challenge was just an excuse to make him LOL. Everyone who knows me knows I am obsessed with the Phantom. Much love to Erik.
*****The pattern is available at AprilDraven.etsy.com if anyone is interested :)*****

Frog

2009-03-03T13:18:00.004-05:00

I made this frog a while ago but am just now getting around to posting it LOL
I have the pattern available in my shop on etsy if anyone is interested :)
http://AprilDraven.etsy.com

Dragon Whelp

2009-03-01T15:39:00.005-05:00

This post is a bit out of order but this is the dragon I made my husband. If anyone wants the pattern I have it for sale on Etsy. http://AprilDraven.etsy.com

Starlight (Rainbow Brite)/ Rainbow Pony

2009-03-01T15:29:00.005-05:00

So I was crocheting my husband a dragon and my daughter comes up to me and asks me to make an orange pony. I told her she would have to wait for me to finish the dragon. When I was done with the dragon she told me she wanted a white pony instead. I decided to make her a rainbow pony since she couldn't decide. I didn't just want to make any pony I decided to make starlight the most magnificent horse in the universe LOL anyways here are pics and if anyone wants the pattern I have it for sale on Etsy. http://AprilDraven.etsy.com

Doctor Who Crochet Doll

2009-02-15T22:09:00.008-05:00

*********UPDATE 11-17-09*********
Yay this is now featured on Geek Crafts Oh there is one tiny little correction I would like to add. The Glasses are pipe cleaners they aren't crocheted. They kinda do look crocheted at first glance though :D
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I made this Doctor Who doll for my swap partner on Craftster. He is now hers to love :D

The adjustments to make this doll are here

Edward

2009-01-21T23:49:00.007-05:00

I finally made an Edward doll (Edward Cullen from Twilight) :D I always pictured him in warmer colors because of how sweet and gentle he is.
**********I have the Pattern at My Etsy Store**********
Yay more good news. My Edward was featured on craftster's January 2009 featured crochet projects

FREE crochet GIR pattern

2008-04-03T18:54:00.022-04:00

Doom Doom Doom Doom
ok I know other people have made a crochet Gir but I haven't been able to find a pattern. Plus I'm never happy unless I do it myself. DIY all the way. so here are some pics. I didn't have the lighter grey that is why he looks a bit dark.

This is the 2nd Gir I made. I made the shoulders bigger, I crocheted around the feet, & I found some grey yarn that was the perfect color :) The pattern below has all the changes in it.

ok you want the pattern??
do a little dance............
doot doot do dee do doot do do
LOL

ok here ya go:

Free GIR crochet pattern
By: April Folts
For personal use only

Hook size: 3.25mm
Gauge: 17 sc = 4 inches
Yarn: Acrylic
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc dec) (Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 sc decreased.
ss = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
Rnd = round
YO = yarn over
FO = Fasten off

Materials:
Acrylic Yarn colors:
Grey and Blue

Notes:
Pattern is worked in rounds except when specified different.
Use marker to indicate beginning of Rnds.

Head & Body

With Grey ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (40)
After completing round 6
Disc: draw a circle around your circle to make a pattern, then cut out a piece of cardboard or something stiff like plastic canvas
that way his head will be flat.
Rnd 6-23: Sc in each sc around (17 rounds)
Insert disc
Rnd 24: *Sc in next 3 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (32)
Rnd 25: *Sc in next 2 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 26: *Sc in next 1 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (16)
stuff
Rnd 27: sc2tog 8 times
Rnd 28-30: Sc in each sc around (3 rounds) (8)
Rnd 31: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 32: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 33-39: Sc in each sc around (7 rounds)
Stuff
RND 40: *Sc in next 2 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (12)
RND 41: *Sc in next sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (8)
RND 42: Sc2tog 2 times
weave hole shut

FEET (make 2)

With Grey ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Disc: Draw a circle around your circle to make a pattern, then cut out a piece of cardboard or something stiff like plastic canvas
Rnd 3-7: sc in each sc around (5 rounds)
Rnd 8: *Sc in next sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (11)
Insert disc
Stuff
Rnd 9-11: sc in each sc around (3 rounds)
Stuff
Rnd 12: Sc2tog 5 times
Rnd 13: 6 sc
Add a little bit of stuffing and weave hole shut
FO with a long tail to sew to body

ARM (make 2)

With Blue ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12)
Rnd 3: sc2tog 6 times
Attach Grey
Rnd 4-7: sc in each sc around (4 rounds)
Attach blue
Rnd 8: sc in each sc around (1 round)
FO and hide all the ends inside arm
no need to stuff :)
Take the end of the arm and squeeze flat, 4 sc across the end going through both sides closing the arm.
Ch 1, 2 sc, ch 1, turn, sc2tog
Weave loose ends into arm
Attach to body

Square on stomach

With Blue
Row 1: ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 2&3: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn
FO
Sew to body

Eyes (make 2)

With Blue ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (16)
Disc: Draw a circle around your circle to make a pattern, then cut out a piece of cardboard or something stiff like plastic canvas
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Attach grey
Rnd 4 & 5: sc in each sc around (2 rounds)
Rnd 6: *Sc in next sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (16)
Insert disc
Rnd 7 & 8: sc in each sc around (2 rounds)
Stuff

Antenna

With Blue ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: sc in each sc around (6)
Rnd 3: Sc2tog, 4 sc (5)
Attach grey
Rnd 4-9: sc in each sc around (6 rounds)
FO with a long tail to sew to body.

Finishing touches:

Take Blue and sc around the blue in the eyes all around forming a ridge. (See Picture) Also take Grey and sc all around the top of his head. Do the same to the feet if you want to. I was in a hurry when I made him so I forgot to do that to the feet.

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Homemade DIY Baby Wipes

2008-02-17T16:32:00.002-05:00

If you can't see the pictures right click on them and select view image :)

Free Jack Skellington Crochet Pattern

2007-11-10T16:26:00.007-05:00

Jack Skellington free crochet pattern is for personal use only

I hope you all can follow this. Enjoy!
********************UPDATE*************************
This is the IMPROVED PATTERN as of 6-28-2009
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Jack Skellington
By: April Folts

Hook size: steel 2.75mm
Yarn: Acrylic
Approximate size:
Height: 15 inches

STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc dec) (Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 sc decreased.
ss = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
Rnd = round
YO = yarn over
FO = Fasten off

Materials:
Acrylic Yarn colors:
White and Black

NOTES:
Pattern is worked in rounds except when specified different.
Use marker to indicate beginning of Rnds.

Feet and Legs (make 2)
With Black ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 4-6: Sc in each sc around (3 rounds)
Rnd 7: Sc2tog 2 times, 8 sc (10)
(Stuff while crocheting. It is easier than stuffing at the end)
Rnd 8-35: Sc in each sc around (27 rounds)
FO

Body
I apparently didn’t write the stitch count here so if anyone wants to help and tell me what it is I would be most grateful.
With Black
Rnd 1: Hold the two legs together and stitch the inner legs together (the crotch) and then sc around both legs for beginning the body.
Rnd 2-5: Sc in each sc around (4 rounds)
Rnd 6: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around
Switch to White
Rnd 7: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around
Rnd 8 & 9: Sc in each sc around (2 rounds)
Rnd 10: *Sc in next sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around
Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around (1 round)
Rnd 12: *Sc in next sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around
Lightly stuff
Rnd 13: Sc2tog around
Rnd 14-16: Sc in each sc around (3 rounds)
FO

Jacket Front (Make 2)
This is NOT worked in Rounds
Row 1: Ch 10, turn, sc in 2nd chain from hook
Row 2-9: Sc in each sc across (8 rows)
FO

Jacket Back
This is NOT worked in Rounds
Row 1: Ch 10, turn, sc in 2nd chain from hook
Row 2-11: Sc in each sc across (10 rows)
FO

(A) (see picture for construction)

Head
With White ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (12)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (20)
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (24)
Rnd 7-10: Sc in each sc around (4 rounds)
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 4 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (20)
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 3 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (16)
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 2 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (12)
Stuff
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 2 sc, Sc2tog*, rep from * to * around (8)
FO & weave hole shut

Eyes (make 2)
With Black ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around (12)
Attach to face

Arms & Hands (make 2)
With Black ch 8 and join with a ss
Rnd 1: ch 1, Sc in each sc around
Rnd 2-20: Sc in each sc around (8)
Switch to White
Rnd 21: Sc in each sc around (8)
Squeeze flat and Sc closed
(4 stitches jack has 4 fingers)
ch 5, sc back down, ss to next space
ch6, sc back down, ss to next space
ch8, sc back down, ss to next space
ch6, sc back down, ss to next space
FO
Stuff
(Attach arms then sew the jacket around the arms)

Tails of jacket
With Black
Attach yarn to back of jacket starting at an edge
6 sc across the middle of the back of the jacket
Ch 1, turn, sc across
Ch 10, sc back down just like the fingers
ss over 1, sc back up the same piece 7 stitches, Ch 6 turn and go back down
ss next space, ch 13, sc down, ss in next space and ch1, 7 sc up, ch 4, sc back down
FO
(B)(see Picture)

Bat Tie
With Black ch 1
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (8)
Ch 1, 2 sc, ss 3, ch1, 2 sc, ss 4, ch 1, 2 sc, turn, sc2tog,
ss to other side and do the same
Sew white eyes on the head
(C)(see Picture)
Attach black yarn to the side of the bat head, ch 6 and work down like the tails of the jacket
ss next space over, ch1 and work up 4 sc, ch 5, sc down, ss over 1 space, ch 1, work back up
3 sc, ch 3, work back down
FO
Do the same to the other side.
FO with a long tail for wrapping around the neck to hold the tie on him.

(A)

(B)

(C)

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