Iron Man Soda Cozy

(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)  
 
Got super hero fans and soda cans? Crochet an Iron Man soda cozy to keep your soda nice and cool while you bask in the sun and enjoy summer, Avengers style – fun and full of adventure! Create a super hero soda cozy for all the heroes in your house and enjoy the super cheers for your efforts.

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Skill Level: Easy
Materials: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Red, White, Yellow and Black

Hook size: H/5.00mm, yarn needle

Abbreviations:
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge:
4 hdc = 1" width
2 rows = 1" height

Instructions:

Soda Cozy
Yellow: Chain 30, join with first ch to form a loop. Do not turn.
Row 1: Ch 2. (This will serve as your first hdc in each row.) Hdc in each chain to the end. Join with ch 2 stitch. Do not turn.
Row 2: Change to Red . Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across. Join with ch 2 stitch. (30 scs)
Rows 3 – 10: Repeat Row 2.
Row 11: Change to Yellow, Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across. Join with ch 2 stitch. (30 scs)
Finish off, weave in ends.

Iron Man Applique
White: Chain 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook across (8 scs). Ch 1. Turn
Row 2: Sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 3: Sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 4: Sc2tog, sc2tog. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 5: Sc2tog. Do not turn.
Rnd 1: Change to Black. Sc across to end (approximately 7 scs). Sc 3 in corner of triangle. Sc across to end (approx. 7 scs). Sc 3 in corner of triangle. Sc across to end (approx.. 7 scs). Sc 2 in last corner. Join to first sc of round. Finish off. Weave in end.

Bring It Together:
Using white yarn and a yarn needle, sew the applique onto the soda cozy, centered approximately in the middle.  (See image.)
Enjoy!

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Tia

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Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Iron-Man-Soda-Cozy.html

Captain America Inspired Fingerless Gloves

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

Do you have an Avengers fan living at your house?  These Captain America inspired fingerless gloves will make the perfect gear for your superhero to wear on chilly days or paired with a costume.  Crochet a pair of Captain America gloves in any size by simply increasing your base chain to be long enough to fit around the wrist of the recipient and follow the rest of the free pattern.  Simple, quick and fun to crochet - these superhero gloves will make you a hero! 

I worked the pair for my son up alternating blue and white. You could easily work up a solid blue pair if you are short on time or don't fancy the striping effect.

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Size: Older Child - Adult

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in red, white and blue (Lion's Brand Vanna's Choice pictured)
Yarn/tapestry needle

Hook size: G/4.25mm

Abbreviations:
CC = Change Color
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
RND = Round
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge:
Sc, chain 5, sc = 1" (length)
2 Rows = 1" (height)

Glove (Make two.)
Blue: Chain 31, turn.
Row 1: Half double crochet in second ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2.  Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 3: CC to white. Ch 2.  Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 4: CC to blue. Ch 2. Hdc in each stich across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 2. Hdc in each stich across, turn.
Row 6: CC to white. Ch 2.  Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 7: CC to blue. Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 8: Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 9: CC to white. Ch 2.  Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 10: CC to blue. Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 11: Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 12: CC to white. Ch 2.  Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 13: CC to blue. Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across, turn.
Row 14: Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across, turn. Finish off and weave in ends.

Star Applique (Make two.)
Red: Chain 3.
Rnd 1: 10 hdc in third ch from hook. Sl st to first hdc. Do not turn.
Rnd 2: *Chain 5. Slip stitch to 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in last ch; repeat from * 4 times.  Finish off.

Bring It Together
Using red yarn and a yarn needle, sew the star applique onto the rectangle.  Because this pattern is for a smaller hand, it’s a little easier to sew the applique on first, before sewing up the sides of the glove.  See the image for positioning the applique.

Fold two sides to line up together, with the right side of your crochet facing inwards.  This should also cause your applique to face inwards as well. Line up your colors (blue and white) as close as possible.

Now, using blue yarn and a yarn needle, sew the two short sides of your rectangle together.  About 1 – 2 inches from the top of rectangle (be sure to check where your circle applique is positioned) leave a 1 – 2 inch gap for the thumb-hole.  Finish sewing sides together, finish off and weave in any loose ends. 

*Extras: if you are crocheting this glove for younger kids, older kids or adults, simply decrease or increase the original chain length to fit their wrist (about 1 inch below the crease at bottom of palm should do it).

*Bonus: these superhero gloves hold up really well in the washing machine! 

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Tia

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Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Captain-America-Gloves.html

Captain America Inspired Soda Cozy

(This pattern originally appeared online at Craftown.com. Copyrights have now reverted to me, the designer.)  
 
Summer is here and it’s time to get ready for some fun! One of the best things about summer is an ice-cold summer soft drink, iced tea or juice.  What’s worse than sweating on a sweltering summer afternoon? A warm drink! The solution = Crochet a soda cozy to keep your soda nice and cool while you bask in the summer sun. Create one in every color of the rainbow, hand them out to friends and family, and enjoy your summer cool down drink!

This pattern also doubles as a fun little gift for the Super Heroes/Avengers fan in your life!

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Size: 12 - 16 oz. can

Skill Level: Easy

Materials: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Red, White, & Blue, yarn needle

Hook size: H/5.00mm

Abbreviations:
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
SL ST = slip stitch

Gauge:
4 hdc = 1" width
2 rows = 1" height

Notes:
Chains do not count as stitches in this pattern.
Join your round to the first dc, not your chain.
Start your first stitch of each round in the same space as your chain.

Instructions:
Soda Can Cozy
Blue = Chain 30, join with first ch to form a loop. Do not turn.
Row 1: Ch 2. (This will serve as your first hdc in each row.) Hdc in each chain to the end. Join with ch 2 stitch. Do not turn. (30 scs)
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across. Join with ch 2 stitch. (30 scs)
Row 3: Change to white, Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across. Join with ch 2 stitch.
Row 4: Change to blue, Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across. Join with ch 2 stitch.
Row 5: Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across. Join with ch 2 stitch.
Row 6: Repeat Row 3.
Row 7: Repeat Row 4.
Row 8: Repeat Row 5.
Row 9: Repeat Row 3.
Row 10: Repeat Row 4.
Row 11: Repeat Row 5. Finish off.  Weave in ends.

Star Applique:
Red: Chain 3.
Rnd 1: 10 hdc in third ch from hook. Sl st to first hdc. Do not turn.
Rnd 2: *Chain 5. Slip stitch to 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in last ch; repeat from * 4 times. Finish off. Leave a long tail for sewing star to soda cozy.

Bring It Together
Using red yarn and a yarn needle, sew the star applique onto the soda can cozy, centered in the middle.  (See image.)
You are ready to enjoy a cool refreshing drink in your new Captain America Soda Cozy!

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Originally published at http://www.craftown.com/Captain-America-Soda-Cozy.html