More Candy Corns?

Yeah, I hear you... "..For someone who doesn't like the candy so much - you sure like creating things that are inspired by them."
My inspiration comes from those around me.. and people around me like Candycorns... I don't see the appeal :P

This was actually made last year for a newborn that a friend was welcoming into the family. This bootie/cap set is designed for a newborn (Cap's circumference is 16.5 inches, Booties length is 3.5 inches) To those who have a little one who is celebrating their first Halloween this year, this is the perfect seasonal project.  Enjoy :)

Materials:
Lily® Sugar N Cream Cotton in Sunshine, Hot Orange, and White
2 - 16mm Button
Size US F5/3.75mm Crochet Hook
Size US G6/4.00mm Crochet Hook
Gauge: 2x2in = 7 sts/4 Rows

For Cap:
with Size F Hook and White,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 hdc in st, slst  in 1st st to join  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: ch-1, [hdc in nxt st, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (9 sts)
___ Rnd 3: ch-1, hdc in ea st around, slst in to join  (9 sts)
___ Rnd 4: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 2 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (12 sts)
___ Rnds 5-6: ch-1, hdc in ea st around, slst to join  (12 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 7: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 3 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (15 sts)
___ Rnds 8-9: ch-1, hdc in ea st around, slst to join  (15 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 10: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 4 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (18 sts)
___ Rnds 11-12: ch-1, hdc in ea st around, slst to join, changing to Hot Orange on lst st  (18 sts/ea rnd)

with Hot Orange,
___ Rnd 13: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 2 sts, hdc-Spike in nxt st] 6 times, slst to join  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 14: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 5 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (21 sts)
___ Rnd 15: ch-1, hdc in ea st around, slst to join  (21 sts)
___ Rnd 16: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 6 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 17: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 7 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (27 sts)
___ Rnd 18: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 8 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 19: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 9 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 20: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 10 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (36 sts)
___ Rnd 21: ch-1, hdc in ea st around, slst to join, changing to Sunshine on lst st  (36 sts)

with Sunshine,
___ Rnd 22: ch-1, hdc in ea of nxt 2 sts, (hdc-Spike in nxt st, hdc in ea of nxt 5 sts) 5 times, hdc-Spike in nxt st, hdc in ea of nxt 3 sts, slst to join  (36 sts)
___ Rnd 23: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 11 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (39 sts)
___ Rnd 24: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 12 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (42 sts)
___ Rnd 25: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 13 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (45 sts)
___ Rnd 26: ch-1, [hdc in ea of nxt 14 sts, hdc-Inc in nxt st] 3 times, slst to join  (48 sts)
___ Rnds 27-30: ch-1, hdc in ea st around, slst to join  (48 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 31: BpHdc in nxt st, FpHdc in nxt st around  (48 sts)
___ Rnds 32-24: BpHdc in around ea BpHdc, FpHdc around ea FpHdc around  (48 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 25: change to Size G Hook - sc in ea st around  (48 sts)
___ Rnd 36: loosely slst in BLO of ea st around  (48 sts)
Finish Off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide.


For Booties:
with Size F Hook and Sunshine,
___ ROW 1: Chain 5, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in ea of nxt 3 chs, TURN  (4 sts) 
___ ROW 2: ch-1, sc in nxt st, Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in nxt st, TURN  (6 sts)
___ ROWS 3-5: ch-1, sc in ea st across, TURN  (6 sts/ea row)
___ ROW 6: ch-1, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, TURN  (8 sts)
___ ROWS 7-10: ch-1, sc in ea st across, TURN  (8 sts)
___ ROW 11: ch-1, sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN  (6 sts)
___ ROW 12: ch-1, sc in nxt st, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in nxt st, TURN  (4 sts)

Begin working in ROUNDS for remainder of Bootie

___ RND 1: ch-1, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st, working down side of Rows 1-11, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, 3 sc in nxt st (mark 2nd st of 3 sc just made), working in sts of ROW 1, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, working up opposite side of rows, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, sc in same st as first sc made this round, finish off with Sunshine, weave  in and hide tail  (34 sts)

with Hot Orange, 
___ Rnd 2:  join with sc at marked st on Rnd 1, sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, hdc in ea of nxt 16 sts, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, join with slst  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 3: ch-1, sc in ea st around, join with slst  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 4: ch-1, sc in ea of nxt 11 sts, (hdc-Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 4 times, hdc in nxt st, (hdc-Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 4 times, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, join with slst, changing to White   (25 sts)
___ Rnd 5: sc in ea st around  (25 sts)
___ Rnd 6: for Bootie 1: slst in ea of nxt 9 sts, ch-12, sc in 7th ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 5 chs, slst in remaining sts around Rnd 5
                    for Bootie 2: slst in ea of nxt 23 sts, ch-12, sc in 7th ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 5 chs, slst in remaining sts around Rnd 5
Finish off. Secure and weave in tail to hide.
Affix Buttons to Bootie.

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A Halloween Visitor

Every year around this time, spooks and goblins abound.  Children dress up in their Halloween bests in search of treats and a little fellow from another planet comes for a visit.  Mook-E!

Mook-E, after hearing about what a bounty of sweet goodies can be found on the planet Earth from a fellow space traveler, who visited some years ago and was fond of Reeses Pieces; makes the journey each year in search of chocolates, hard sweets and of course, bubble gum.  
It's the one night a year, he can waddle along the streets and not cause a ruckus with his odd appearance... although, if you ask him, it is the humans who are the odd ones.

Mook-E is always on the look-out for sweets to share and a friend to share them with.  This year, we were lucky enough to have him pose for a plushie likeness, so that he can stay around all year long - helping the little monsters in our world eat all the treats of Halloween.  Now you can have Mook-E you all year long too!

Mook-E the Monster is a 9 page Written Crochet Pattern with detail oriented photographs and clearly written directions to help you create your own little monster.  When crocheted with materials listed, Mook-E is an impressive 12.5" tall and his Goodie Bag can hold a king-sized candybar.

Mook-E is now available for purchase.  Pick up your pattern today and get hookin' tonight!

Purchase Mook-E the Monster on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:

 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 3862 Jade, 0528 Med Purple, 0311 White, 0256 Carrot and 0312 Black
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US G6/4.25mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
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A Fall Favorite

Nothing says Fall like Candy Corn..
The minute you see them in the store, your mind is triggered to think of Halloween and Thanksgiving - cool Autumn nights and the crunch of red and orange leaves under your feet..
it's one of the most comforting sounds in the world to me!

And although I have never had a fondness for this particular sugary treat, at this time of the year, you can always find a candy dish full of them.  Decoration?  My guests don't think so.. they love them!

and I am hoping that you love this sweet little cutie just as much!

Whoa.. wait.. Did I say 'little'?  
He's actually a FOOT and a HALF tall.. that's not so little in the plushie world.  But he is very fast to work up and melt in your arms squishy!!

In classic Candy Corn colors, or you can use your own fall color scheme to create this iconic symbol of the Fall Season.  As a decoration for Halloween or as a Friend to pal around with watching Halloween Themed Cartoons - CD is bound to make quite an impression.

The CD Corn Plushie contains 9 pages of written instruction, coupled with detail oriented photographs and helpful tutorials to help you create and enjoy this unique playmate.
To complete this pattern, it is expected that you already know crochet basics such as how to chain, crochet using slip stitches as well as single crochet stitches and how to change yarn colors. You should also know how to crochet in the round, crochet in rows, crochet using a “chain start”, crochet an opening closed, how to increase and decrease crochet stitches as well as how to make use of Back and/or Front Loops Only.

Purchase Candy Corn on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0324 Bright Yellow, 0311 White, 0245 Orange and 0312 Black
poly-fil fiberfill
Size H/6-5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

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Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

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Harvest Goodie Bags

The Harvest Goodie Bags have been Released for this season's Halloween/Fall gift giving needs.  

 

Purchase Harvest Goodies Bags on Etsy.com

The Candy Corn Goodie Bag
~ Crocheted as directed with G hook, models which have been produced are approximately 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. However, depending on your crochet style, this measurement may/will vary. ~

Pattern:
Easy

Materials Used in Model:
Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0324 Bright Yellow, 0254 Pumpkin and 0311 White
Size US G/6-4.25mm crochet hook

The Pumpkin Goodie Bag

~ Crocheted as directed with G hook, models which have been produced are approximately 7 inches tall and 4 inches wide. However, depending on your crochet style, this measurement may/will vary. ~

Pattern:
Easy

Materials Used in Model:
Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0254 Pumpkin, 0256 Carrot, 0365 Coffee, 0406 Med Thyme, 0624 Tea Leaf, 0311 White and 0312 Black
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US G6/4.25mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

The Scarecrow Goodie Bag

~ Crocheted as directed with G hook, models which have been produced are approximately 7 inches tall and 4 inches wide. However, depending on your crochet style, this measurement may/will vary. ~

Pattern:
Easy

Materials Used in Model:
Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0334 Buff, 0256 Carrot, 0360 Cafe, 0320 Cornmeal, 0311 White and 0312 Black
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US G6/4.25mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

Crochet Pattern - Pulp the Pumpkin

Introducing.. Pulp, the Pumpkin... 

This sweet little holiday plush is quick to work up and easy to make.  Ready to keep your little one company watching holiday favorites or as a focal point on any holiday table!

This little Pumpkin is looking forward to Halloween 2012 - with Pulp's sweet nature and festive holiday colors; he's hoping he can avoid the carving block. With or without his 'human' features, this little pumpkin is sure to be the envy of any neighborhood goblin or ghoul.

Pulp, the Pumpkin contains 7 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs and instructions to help you bring this fun holiday centerpiece together.  Pulp is approximately 7" tall and 10" wide.
Included as a *bonus*, is the pattern for the Pumpkin King!   

Purchase Pulp the Pumpkin on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0254 Pumpkin, 0624 Tea Leaf, 0336 Warm Brown, 0330 Linen, 0321 Gold, 0312 Black and 0311 White
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US G/6-4.25mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning
* for Bonus Pattern only - 9mm Plastic Safety Eyes needed

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

By ordering any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.

Baby Boo Makes His DayBoo

Ha Ha, couldn't resist...

Baby Boo with his little Pumpkin made his debut in the FiberDoodles by K4TT etsy shop late last night.  This frightfully adorable little ghost is perfect for the office, kitchen decor or just to keep your little one company while watching their favorite Halloween spooky tale.

The pattern is written so that those who are familiar and comfortable with making jointed dolls, can easily use this technique to make Boo pose-able (legs and arms) or have him in the static standing position.  

Listed as "Intermediate" and under the heading of "Scupt gurumi" - Boo's hardest feature is the detailing of the chubby cheeks area.   If you've wanted to try one of my Scupt gurumi pieces, but thought it a bit too detail oriented, this is the perfect pattern for you to get your feet wet with.

2 New in the Shop

I managed to get the 2 KISS patterns up today -  (which I've been trying to blog about for the past 45 mins.. hee hee)

The anticipated KISS - Sad Donkey is available now on Etsy

in addition to the little KISS Ghostie

 

I will be working this evening and tomorrow morning to get Baby Boo w/Pumpkin ready for sale on Etsy in addition to completing the Scarecrow Bag (the Pumpkin Bag is complete) ready to release on this blog for this weekend.

Holidays

When I was a wee little girl, holidays were always a source of sheer joy!  Whether it was giving out handmade Valentines to classmates or making a Hand-Print turkey for Mom's fridge; holidays were always magical and exciting.

Probably the 2nd favorite holiday was Halloween.  Unfortunately, candy couldn't hold a candle to Christmas, with Santa's bounty of wishes and surprises under the tree.  But when I was a child, Halloween meant sugar highs and handmade costumes.  It was a time when you didn't have to run to the store and purchase the newest high fructose delectable .. a candied or caramel apple or popcorn ball was just as appetizing as a Snicker's bar.

It was a safer time, when neighborhood Moms would ban together, kids in tow - Dad's minding the Candy (well, there were a few Dads who couldn't be trusted with the candy, so Dad would have to walk with the Moms... but that's another story huh?)  Houses would be decorated with all manner of witch and ghost and every house along the route would look forward to receiving the onslaught of monsters, clowns and royalty.   In fact, the worst part of Halloween was checking out the 'bag-o-loot' and finding that 1/3 of it were either the mints, like the type your Grandmother carried in her purse.. or .. Candy Corn.  .. the "adult  candies "...

Now. . . I know there are those of you out there who may enjoy Candy Corn... but did you when you were 6?  Okay Okay...

Well, I didn't. Candy Corn was the only treat in the bag which could still be found in the candy bowl 2 weeks later... long after the Atomic Fire Balls, Lemonheads, Gobstoppers, Bazooka Bubble Gum, Pixy Stix, Now & Laters, Wax Lips, Candy Cigarettes, Necklaces, Buttons and Bottle Caps were gone.

Hee Hee..

brings back memories huh?  It does me..

But back on task here.. 

I have always had a mental block and physical distaste for Candy Corns... even though, when you stop and think about it - they symbolize Halloween.  

So, time to find some redeeming quality in a candy that  I've hated for more than 30 years...

Introducing Little Corn, who with a Size G hook and standing about 6 inches high, is enough to impress even this Candy Corn Hatin' gal.  He is only available with the purchase of his much larger cousin  - CD Candy Corn