Crochet Rochelle: October 2014

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

TMNT Inspired Gloves


Hey Rockers!

I've got a new pattern for purchase in my Etsy Shop to go with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Inspired Hat. I designed TMNT Inspired fingerless gloves to match, for purchase listed at $2.99 here.

I originally designed the hat for my sons as both were begging for "turtle masks." The my youngest son pestered me for matching gloves too. The pattern includes sizes Child to Adults...so basically everyone in the whole family can look like an adolescent cartoon/movie fanatic!


If you do purchase the pattern I would love an honest review of the pattern and shop.

In you don't have an Etsy account, and would rather get the pattern at Ravelry...it's listed there too!

Alright. I've plugged my new Etsy shop listing and imposed on your time long enough! Here's the url just in case it's easier for you to find:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetRochelleShop

Rock the hook,
Tia

Don't forget to rock with me over at Facebook, Pinterest and on Ravelry.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

TMNT Inspired Hat


Hey Rockers!

I've got a new pattern for purchase in my Etsy Shop and it's getting great reviews! You'll find my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Inspired Hat for purchase listed at $4.99 here.

I originally designed this hat for my sons as both were begging for "turtle masks." Then, my oldest son said "Why can't you just make it hat that looks like a mask?" Bingo! Inspiration struck. The pattern includes sizes 12 months to Adults...so basically everyone in the whole family can look like an adolescent cartoon/movie fanatic!

If you do purchase the pattern I would love an honest review of the pattern and shop.


If you don't have an Etsy account, or have never shopped on Etsy...

I highly recommend you visit. Soon. Because there are huge amounts of cuteness and unique products just waiting for you. You can find everything from vintage lamps to wooden iPad stands. And everything in between. I also like to lurk on Etsy just to get inspiration for new ideas or designs for my crochet.


Alright. I've plugged my new Etsy shop listing and imposed on your time long enough! Here's the url just in case it's easier for you to find:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetRochelleShop

Rock the hook,
Tia

Don't forget to rock with me over at Facebook, Pinterest and on Ravelry.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Candy Corn Slippers


(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.) 

If your toesies are cold, crochet a festive pair of candy corn slippers to keep your feet cozy! My candy corn slipper pattern is simple to crochet and I know you will love the warm results as much as I do. Crochet a pair to wear or share, just in time for Halloween and the harvest season. This pattern will fit size 8 – 9 shoe.

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Size: Adult (8 - 9 shoe size)

Skill Level:  Easy to Intermediate

Materials: Red Heart Yarn, White, Orange, Yellow and Brown, optional buttons for Mary Jane Strap

Hook size: I/5.50mm

Abbreviations:
CC = color change
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
MR = magic ring/loop (tutorial)
RND = round
SC2TOG = single crochet decrease (or 2 together)
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch

Note: For a larger sized slipper, continue repeating Row 9 to desired length (shoe size); and increase scs in brown around top of slipper evenly. For a smaller slipper, decrease number of rows after Row 9, and decrease number of scs in brown color around top of slipper evenly. 

Instructions:
White: Start with Magic Loop. (Magic Loop Tutorial)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (do not count as a stitch here and throughout pattern), 12 dc in Magic loop, sl st to 1st dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 dc)
Rnd 4 - 5: Repeat Rnd 3. (24 dc in each rnd)

CC = Orange
Rnd 6: Repeat Rnd 3. (24 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc 16, hdc, sc 4, hdc, dc 2, sl st to 1st dc. (24)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Sl st in next 2 sps. (This is a short row to line up next part of slipper.)
Row 9: Ch 3, turn. Dc 17. (18 dc; ch 3 at beginning counts as first dc.)
Row 10 – 14: Repeat Row 9. (18 dc) *Stitch marker recommended @ Row 10 by pattern tester.

CC = Yellow
Row 15 - 18: Repeat Row 10. (18 dc)
Row 19: Ch 3, turn, dc 3, hdc 3, sc 4, hdc 3, dc 4. Finish, leave about 10 – 12” of tail to sew back of heel up.

Sewing Heel
Turn slipper inside out, so that when you sew up heel the seam is hidden (tucked in) when finished.
Fold Slipper in half so that heel lines up with 9 sts on each side facing each other.
With yarn needle, use tail to sew up heel seam. (See image.) Finish, weave ends.

CC = Brown
Turn slipper right side out.
Rnd 1: Sl st to join at heel seam. Ch 2, hdc 2, sc 18, sc2tog, sc 6, sc2tog, sc 17, hdc 3, sl st to 1st hdc.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, turn. Hdc 2, sc 18, sc 2 tog, sc 5, sc2 tog, sc 17, hdc 2, sl st to 1st hdc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc 19, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, sc 19, sl st to 1st sc. Finish, weave ends.
(See below for optional heel loop* or optional Rnd 3 with Mary Jane Strap**.)


*Optional Heel Loop
Ch 15, sl st to same sp. Finish weave ends.

**Optional Mary Jane Strap with Button
Rnd 3, Right slipper: Ch 1, sc 12, ch 40, sl st to join (forming a loop) to same sp, sc 7, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, sc 19, sl st to 1st sc. Finish, weave ends.
Rnd 3, Left slipper: Ch 1, sc 19, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, sc 8, ch 40, sl st to join to same sp, sc 11. Finish, weave ends.
Sew buttons on to opposite side of slipper from beginning of “strap.” See image.


You are all done. Happy Halloween!

Rock the hook,

Tia

Don't forget to rock with me over at Facebook, Pinterest and on Ravelry.

Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Candy-Corn-Slippers.html

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Baby Candy Corn Hat


(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)  
 
Create an adorable candy corn shaped hat for your little one to wear on Halloween, or even for a fun photo shoot prop. This free crochet pattern is adorable for fall, and works up in 1 – 2 hours, depending on your speed. I created a matching pair for my girlfriend’s twin girls and the hats received a sweet response. Trick or treating with your baby, sporting this quirky hat will make for a memorable Halloween. The pattern is laid out for size 3 – 6 months. See my notes at the bottom for making a smaller or larger version.

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Size: Baby (3 - 6 months)

Skill Level:  Easy to Intermediate

Materials: Red Heart Yarn, White, Orange, and Yellow

Hook size: H/5.00mm

Abbreviations:
CC = color change
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
MR = magic ring/loop (tutorial)
RND = round
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge: 4 dc = 1 inch

Instructions:
Yellow
Ch 60. Careful not to twist ch, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1. Sc in each ch around. At end of rnd DO NOT join. Work in continuous rnds. (Do not join at end of rounds throughout pattern.
Rnd 2 – 8: Sc in each st around. (Piece should measure about 2” wide.)

CC = Orange
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog; repeat from* around (6 times), sc 6 to end. (54 sc)
Rnd 10 – 11: Sc in each sc around. (54 sc)
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog: repeat from* around (6 times). (48 sc)
Rnd 13 – 14: Sc in each sc around. (48 sc)
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog: repeat from* around (5 times), sc 3 to end. (43 sc)
Rnd 16 – 17: Sc in each sc around. (43 sc)
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog: repeat from* around (4 times), sc 7 to end. (39 sc)
Rnd 19 – 20: Sc in each sc around. (39 sc)
Rnd 21: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog: repeat from* around (4 times), sc 3 to end. (35 sc)
Rnd 22 – 23: Sc in each sc around. (35 sc)
Rnd 24: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog: repeat from* around (3 times), sc 6, sc2tog. (31 sc)

CC = White
Rnd 25 – 26: Sc in each sc around. (31 sc)
Rnd 27 – 35: *Sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog: repeat from* around. Continue this pattern of decrease until you have 8 more rounds.
Rnd 36: Sc 2, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, sc2. (8 sc)
Rnd 37: Sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, sc 2. (6 sc) Finish, leave 6 – 8” tail.
Finish the hat point by flattening hat point between your fingers. With yarn needle, thread tail back and forth through last 6 sc (3 on each side when flattened).
Finish, weave ends. (See image)


Optional Edge:
Find starting place on edge of hat. Sl st to join at first ch sp. Sk 1 sp, 5 dc in next sp, sk 1 sp, *sl st to next sp, sk 1 sp, 5 dc in next sp, sk 1 sp, sl st to next sp; repeat from * around 11 times (for a total of 12 shells). Finish, weave ends.


Notes:
To make a smaller hat (0 – 3 months), decrease starting chain to 50 and follow the decreasing pattern beginning with Rnd 9. Your rounds will decrease in scs according to how many times you repeat the decrease. 
To make a larger hat (6 – 12 months), increase starting chain to 70 and follow the decreasing pattern beginning with Rnd 9. Your rounds will decrease in scs according to how many times you repeat the decrease.
For example, in Rnd 9 the decrease pattern repeats 6 times. (60 – 6 = 54 scs) In Rnd 10, it also repeats 6 times, so you should have 6 fewer scs. (54 – 6 = 48 scs)



You are all done. Happy Autumn!

Rock the hook,

Tia

Don't forget to rock with me over at Facebook, Pinterest and on Ravelry.

Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Baby-Candy-Corn-Hat.html

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Kids Candy Corn Beanie


(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)  
 
Add candy corn fun to your fall festivities with my free crochet pattern for a Kids Candy Corn Beanie! Crochet this quirky cute hat for your kiddo to wear or share with a friend. This beanie pattern is easy and ideal for beginners. It works up in an evening and the result is darling and fun. Use my notes section to create a smaller or larger version for babies or adults too. This beanie fits a child ages 4 - 10 years, approximately.

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Size: Child (4 - 10 years)

Skill Level:  Easy

Materials: Red Heart Yarn, White, Orange, Yellow and Brown

Hook size: H/5.00mm

Abbreviations:
CC = color change
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
MR = magic ring/loop (tutorial)
RND = round
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge: 4 hdc = 1 inch

Notes:
For a longer length or to add a little slouch, continue repeating Rnd 10 to desired length.
To make a smaller hat, stop increasing pattern at Rnd 6 or 7 and skip to Rnd 10, continuing with the number of stitches you created in previous round.
To make a larger hat, continue increasing pattern after Rnd 8 a few more rounds until desired diameter is achieved. Then continue from Rnd 10 (with the same number of stitches as last increase round) until desired length is achieved.




Instructions:

White: Start with a magic loop. (Magic Loop Tutorial)
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in your magic loop, sl st to join. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (do not count as a stitch here and throughout pattern), turn. 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join. (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, turn. [2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st] 8 times, sl st to join. (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, turn. [2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts] 8 times, sl st to join. (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, turn. [2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts] 8 times, sl st to join. (40 hdc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, turn. [2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts] 8 times, sl st to join. (48 hdc)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, turn. [2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts] 8 times, sl st to join. (56 hdc)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, turn. [2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts] 8 times, sl st to join. (64 hdc)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, turn. [2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next 15 sts] 4 times, sl st to join. (68 hdc)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, turn. Hdc in each st around, sl st to join. (68 hdc)

CC = Orange
Rnd 11-18: Repeat Rnd 10.

CC = Yellow
Rnd 19-22: Repeat Rnd 10. Finish, weave ends.

Optional Finish Row:
CC = Brown
Rnd 23: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st around, sl st to join. Finish, weave ends. (68 sc)


You are all done. Happy Autumn!

Rock the hook,

Tia

Don't forget to rock with me over at Facebook, Pinterest and on Ravelry.

Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Kids-Candy-Corn-Beanie.html
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