CP68 - The Any Accessory Bag

While I love making plush toys... 

my true passion is making functional crochet items.
So I love it when I can combine the fun of the toys, with the functionality of something else...

This year, it produced the Any Accessory Bag ...
A bag that can be used for almost anything... from tricks and treats, to dress up and playdates.

And best part, I am going to share it with you here! 

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate

Measurements: 24 inches tall w. strap/ 5 inches wide by 5 inches deep/ 2 inches wide (approx.)
Gauge :  12 rows of 12 single crochet = 3 inches/squared (H Hook)
Yardage :  Main Color: less than 7oz/364yrds, Accent Colors: less than 4oz/202yrds

General Notes:
- This pattern is worked in rows.  I do NOT utilize 'turning chains' when working in single crochet stitches.
- This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms and was designed by a Right Handed Crocheter.
- Any changes in materials to this pattern, (hook size/yarn weight) will not produce the measurements above

Materials Used in Model:
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0360 Cafe Latte, 3251 Flame, 0672 Spring Green, 0358 Lavender, 0311 White and 0312 Black
FDbyK4TT Crochet Pattern(s) BHR Pumpkin and/or BHR Frank
Size H/8-5.00mm Crochet Hook (US)
2 - 1 inch Buttons  (Green and Orange used in Models)
*Optional - Small Amount of Cardboard (for Insert)
Tapestry/Yarn Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

Any Accessory Bag

Body of Bag: (Make 1)
with color of choice (Flame used for BHR Pumpkin Bag/ Lavender for BHR Frank Bag),
Chain 19,
___ ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 17 chs, TURN (18 sts)
___ ROWS 2-66: sc in ea st across, TURN  (18 sts/ea row)
___ ROW 67: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN  (16 sts)
___ ROW 68: sc in ea st across, TURN  (16 sts)
___ ROW 69: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN  (14 sts) 
___ ROW 70: sc in ea st across, TURN  (14 sts)
___ ROW 71: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN  (12 sts) 
___ ROW/Rnd 72: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Inc in nxt st, working down sides of Rows, sc in ea of nxt 70 sts, working across Row 1, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 16 sts, Inc in nxt st, working up unfinished row side, sc in ea of nxt 70 sts.
Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide.

Side of Bag: (Make 2)
with color of choice (Spring Green used for BHR Pumpkin Bag/ Cafe Latte for BHR Frank Bag),
Chain 10,
___ ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 8 chs, TURN (9 sts)
___ ROWS 2-20: sc in ea st across, TURN  (9 sts/ea row)
___ ROW 21: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN  (7 sts) 
___ ROW 22: sc in ea st across, TURN  (7 sts)
___ ROW 23: sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, TURN  (6 sts)
___ ROW 24: sc in ea st across  (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Side of Bag to Body of Bag. See "Assembly" below.

Assembly:
Visual - the Body of Bag is going to almost 'envelope' itself.
So on a good surface, lay out your Body of Bag with the wrong side face up and beginning at the widest corner (Row 1 - the outside st of the first Inc made during Row/Rnd 72), place a pin to mark what will be the top edge of front of bag that meets the side - then work working towards the opposite end of the piece, count 23 more sts and mark this st (this will be your inside lower side front corner), count 10 more sts and mark this st (this will be your inside lower back corner), count your final 23 sts and mark this st.
Place a side piece in the area where the "9 sts" are between the pins and you are ready to being sewing your bag together.

Once side one is done - repeat the process with the 2nd Side of Bag piece you made.
You can use whichever stitch you are most comfortable working with.  The model bag uses the common 'whipstitch'.

Strap: (Make 1)
with color of choice (Cafe Latte used for BHR Pumpkin Bag/ Black for BHR Frank Bag),

Chain 121,
___ ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 119 chs, TURN (120 sts)
___ ROWS 2-10: sc in ea st across, TURN  (120 sts/ea row)
___ ROW/Rnd 11: Fold in half lengthwise (so you have 6 rows of 120 sts) and working through both Row 1 and 10, sc in ea st across, rotate allowing you to work in side of Rows, sc the opening closed by working through both sides, - rotate again, this side is a little more challenging - sc in ea st along the 'fold' before rotating a final time to close up the opposite end of open rows.
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Strap to side of Bag.
Model's Straps are 16 Rnds from bottom - but you can adjust where to join based on your individual needs.

OPTIONAL Insert: (Make 1) Measure and place a piece of cardboard inside before closing completely - I did not 'attach' mine to bottom of bag - however, should you wish to, attach with same color of bag
with color of choice (Flame used for BHR Pumpkin Bag/ Lavender for BHR Frank Bag),

Chain 45,
___ ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 43 chs, TURN (44 sts)
___ ROWS 2-6: sc in ea st across, TURN  (44 sts/ea row)
___ ROW/Rnd 7: Fold in half (so you have 6 rows of 22 sts) and working through both sides, sc in ea st across, rotate this side is a little more challenging - sc in ea st along the 'fold', rotate again, working on opposite side sc the 2 halves together, before rotating a final time to close up the opposite end of open rows. 
Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide or leave tail to secure to inside bottom of bag.

Individual Bags:

for Pumpkin Bag:
Secure the Straps to sides of your bag and add your buttons to each side of the bag.   
Add some detail striping if desired using embroidery, slipstitches or surface stitches;

before securing your completed Pumpkin from the BHR Pumpkin pattern to the Bag flap.

for Frank Bag: 
Frank needed a "Body" to go with his Head so a little more crocheting.

Body:
with Cafe Latte,
Chain 9
___ Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, 3 sc in end ch st - rotate piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 6 chs, Inc in last ch  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 2: 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 3: sc in nxt st, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, (sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st) twice, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, (Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts) twice  (36 sts)
___ Rnd 5: sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, (sc, hdc, sc) in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, (sc, hdc, sc) in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts  (42 sts)
___ Rnd 6: in BLO, slst in ea st around  (42 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Body to bottom front of Bag lining up under Frank's Head.

Finish up by securing the Straps to sides of your bag and add your buttons to each side of the bag.    
Add some detail along the sides if desired by embroidering 'stitch marks' where the 2 colors meet
Model has a "Frank Head" with the loopstitches snipped instead of left as created.  


This basic Bag is the perfect size for any of the Big Handle Rattles
including - 

BHR - Alien
BHR -  Duckling
BHR - Lamb
BHR - Bunny
and the BHR Valentine

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.» Copyright «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

By utilizing 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.
Users 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.
All patterns are released 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 released 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. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to the website and/or page - DO NOT re-print or re-post to another website.

Halloween Name Game Giveaway!

There is a GIVEAWAY happening on the FDbyK4TT Facebook Page!

Please see official Giveaway Post :here:

Or just head on over to the FiberDoodles by K4TT Facebook Page
(the Entry Post is pinned to the top of the page)

CP63 - An 8 Legged Little Nope

My daughter has a love of nearly all creatures, INCLUDING 'nopes'. 
For those who are unfamiliar with the term Nope in relation to a creature.. there are quite a few....

a Fuzzy Flying Nope - is a honey bee
there's the Fluffy Fat Nope - a bumble bee..

But a NOPE can be any bug really!!  Why call it a nope?.. well, because when you go to reach for something and you see a certain bug(s) in the general area - most people yank their hand back and say "nope!"

And then there are, 'cute' little nopes...  like this guy who wants to help celebrate Halloween with you this year!

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner
Measurements: 4 inches long (approx.)
                          

General Notes:
- This pattern is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise noted.
- This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms.
- Any changes in materials to this pattern, (hook size/yarn weight) will not produce the measurements above.


Materials Used in Model: 
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 4321 Spa Blue Fleck, 0311 White and 0312 Black
Size F/5-3.75mm Crochet Hook (US)
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)
Tapestry/Yarn Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

 An 8 Legged Little Nope

Head: (Make 1)
with Spa Blue Fleck,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (24 sts)
___ Rnds 5-7: sc in ea st around (24 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 8: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 9: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 9 times (9 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 9 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape and secure Head to Body. 



Body: (Make 1)
with Spa Blue Fleck,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times (30 sts)
___ Rnds 6-9: sc in ea st around (30 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 11: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 12: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 9 times (9 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 12 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape. Secure and weave in remaining tail to hide.



Leg: (Make 8)
with Spa Blue Fleck,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
___ Rnds 2-9: sc in ea st around (6 sts/ea rnd)   
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 9 to close opening and to secure Leg to Body. I did NOT stuff the model's Legs.

Eye: (Make 2)
with Black,
Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of round to close opening creating a small bobble - and secure to Head.
OR you can use embroidery or plastic buttons to create eyes.

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.» Copyright «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

By utilizing 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.
Users 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.
All patterns are released 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 released 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. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to the website and/or page - DO NOT re-print or re-post to another website.

CP48 - Shrooms For Fall

Mushrooms are great for any season.  I wanted to create a versatile pillow for Spring, Summer or Fall and the Mushroom was a perfect choice!

You can create this Mushroom or change up the color scheme to create a Halloween Toadstool perfect for decorating!  

Here you see the classic shroom with another pattern some may be familiar with - Spring the Snail!

UPDATE:  You can now download this pattern in PDF format, complete with Spring the Snail  (and add it to your library) on Ravelry.com for a small fee. Click here: CP48 - Shrooms For Fall w/Snail

Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner

Measurements: 17.5 inches tall/ 15 inches wide at Cap (approx.) 
Gauge :  12 rows of 12 single crochet = 3 inches/squared
Yardage :  Main Color: less than 7oz/364yrds, Accent Colors: less than 4oz/202yrds  

General Notes:
- This pattern is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise noted.
- This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms.
- Although gauge is not crucial in this project, any changes in materials to this pattern, (hook size/yarn weight) will not produce the measurements above.
- I Hate Chain Starts!!!! - Tutorial Here on the FDbyK4TT Blog
- When BLO or FLO appears at the beginning of the instruction (example: Rnd 2: in BLO, sc in 2, Inc in nxt, sc in nxt, etc) the instruction is for the entire Rnd – otherwise, stitches are worked in both stitches as usual.Spring the Snail (on top of Mushroom Pillow) found here: FDbyK4TT on Facebook

Materials Used in Model: 
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0319 Cherry Red, 0334 Buff, and 0311 White 
Size H/8-5.00mm Crochet Hook (US) 
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar) 
Tapestry/Yarn Needle for sewing 
Long Straight Pins for positioning

Pattern: 
Cap:
with Cherry Red,
Chain 20,
___ Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 17 sts, 3 sc in end ch st - turn piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 17 sts, Inc in last st  (40 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [sc in ea of nxt 19 sts, 3 sc in nxt st] twice  (44 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in ea of nxt 21 sts, 3 sc in nxt st] twice  (48 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea of nxt 22 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 23 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st   (52 sts)
___ Rnd 5: sc in ea of nxt 23 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 25 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts   (56 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea of nxt 23 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 25 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st , Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts  (60 sts)
___ Rnd 7: sc in ea of nxt 24 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 27 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st , Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts  (64 sts)
___ Rnd 8: sc in ea of nxt 25 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 29 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts  (68 sts)
___ Rnd 9: sc in ea of nxt 26 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 31 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts  (72 sts)
___ Rnd 10: sc in ea of nxt 27 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 33 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts  (80 sts)
___ Rnd 11: sc in ea st around  (80 sts)
___ Rnd 12: sc in ea of nxt 30 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 37 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 7 sts  (84 sts)
___ Rnd 13: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in nxt st] 12 times  (96 sts)
___ Rnd 14: [sc in ea of nxt 23 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times  (100 sts)
___ Rnd 15: sc in ea st around  (100 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 24 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times  (104 sts)
___ Rnd 17: sc in ea st around  (104 sts)
___ Rnd 18: [sc in ea of nxt 25 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times  (108 sts)
___ Rnd 19: sc in ea st around  (108 sts)
___ Rnd 20: [sc in ea of nxt 26 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times  (112 sts)
___ Rnd 21: sc in ea st around  (112 sts)
___ Rnd 22: [sc in ea of nxt 27 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times  (116 sts)
___ Rnd 23: sc in ea st around  (116 sts)
___ Rnd 24: [sc in ea of nxt 28 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times  (120 sts)
___ Rnds 25-38: sc in ea st around  (120 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 39: in FLO, sc in ea st around  (120 sts)
___ Rnd 40: in BLO, loosely slst in ea st around  (120 sts)
Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide.

Stem:
with Buff,
Chain 24,
___ Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 21 sts, 3 sc in end ch st - turn piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 21 sts, Inc in last st  (48 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 21 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st] twice  (56 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 25 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st] twice  (64 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea st around  (64 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 8 times  (72 sts)
___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st] 8 times  (80 sts)
___ Rnds 7-9: sc in ea st around  (80 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 18 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times  (76 sts)
___ Rnd 11: [sc in ea of nxt 17 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times  (72 sts)
___ Rnd 12: [sc in ea of nxt 16 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times  (68 sts)
___ Rnd 13: [sc in ea of nxt 15 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times  (64 sts)
___ Rnds 14-15: sc in ea st around  (64 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 16: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 3 times, sc in ea of nxt 24 sts, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 4 times, sc in ea of nxt 24 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog  (56 sts)
___ Rnds 17-18: sc in ea st around  (56 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 19: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 3 times, sc in ea of nxt 20 sts, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 4 times, sc in ea of nxt 20 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog  (48 sts)
___ Rnds 20-23: sc in ea st around  (48 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 24: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times  (44 sts)
___ Rnds 25-26: sc in ea st around  (44 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 27: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times  (40 sts)
___ Rnds 28-33: sc in ea st around  (40 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 34: sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, ch-17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 15 chs, sc in ea of nxt 20 sts of Rnd 33, ch-17, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 15 chs, sc in ea of nxt 14 sts of Rnd 33  (104 sts)
___ Rnd 35: sc in ea of nxt 21 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, working around - 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 50 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, working around - 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 29 sts  (112 sts)
___ Rnd 36: sc in ea of nxt 22 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 52 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 30 sts  (120 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Stem to Cap; stuffing firmly as you go.  With a separate piece of Buff yarn, close up any gaps that you may have between Rnds 33 & 34.

Spots:
with White,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 8 sc in st  (8 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 8 times  (16 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 8 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 8 times  (32 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 8 times  (40 sts)
___ Rnd 6: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 8 times  (48 sts)
___ Rnd 7: sc in ea st around  (48 sts)
___ Rnd 8: in BLO, loosely slst in ea st around  (48 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Spot to Cap.
Spots sizes are any variation of the above instructions.  Example: for a medium spot: work Rnds 1 through 4, then repeat Rnds 7 & 8 with corresponding end count – Rnds 1 through 4 = a total of 32 sts & Rounds 7 & 8, would equal 32 not 48. 
Make as few or as many Spots as you wish to create your ideal project.

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.» Copyright «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

By utilizing 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.
Users 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.
All patterns are released 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 released 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. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to the website and/or page - DO NOT re-print or re-post to another website.

Trick or Treat for DumDums!

One can never have enough little amigurumis to hand out Halloween Goodies.... Can they?
The Newest DumDum LoveBugs Mod doesn't think so!!
Meet - Sam.  Sam is very partial to lollipops - so he was an overwhelmingly easy mod to create.
I hope you enjoy him!

The LoveBug - (Sam Mod)

Materials :
Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0254 Pumpkin, 0334 Buff
Size E4/3.50 Crochet Hook (US) 
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)
6mm Black Buttons for Eyes 
DumDum Lollipops (or similar product)
Yarn Needle for Sewing

*Special Notation(s):
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.  Stuff your piece as you work as there are NO “stuff here” indicators present within the pattern instructions.
- The Head/Body and Feet of this project are stuffed with filling.
- Eyes are placed at approximately Rnd 8 and spaced 4 sts apart on Head - however, you may wish to place them upon completion based on your crocheting techniques and personal preferences.
  

Head/Body  (Make 1):
with Buff,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnds 6-10: sc in ea st around  (30 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 11: [(Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 5 times, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts] twice  (20 sts)
___ Rnd 12: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 10 times  (10 sts)
___ Rnd 13: [(Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in nxt st] twice, changing to Pumpkin on lst st  (6 sts)

with Pumpkin,
___ Rnd 14: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 15: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (21 sts)
___ Rnds 17-19: sc in ea st around  (21 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 20: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 21: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 9 times  (9 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 21 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape.


Arm  (Make 2) :
with Pumpkin,
Chain 6, slst in 2nd ch from hook, slst in ea of the remaining chains of beg ch-6.  
Finish off leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Arm to side of Body.
With Buff, join with hdc in the ch-2 loop at the end of the Arm, hdc 4 more times in same sp, join with slst to first hdc made to finish off.
Slide DumDum (or similar stick'd candy) through small hole in hand area of Arm.


Foot  (Make 2) :
with Pumpkin,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: sc in nxt st, 3 sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in nxt st, Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: sc in ea st around  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in nxt st, (Dec nxt 3 sts tog) twice, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts  (8 sts)
___ Rnd 5: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 6:  sc in ea st around  (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 6 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape.  Attach Leg to Body.


Collar (Make 1):
with Buff,
Chain 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, (3hdc in nxt ch, sc in nxt ch) 5 times
Weave tail thought the chain spaces made at 3 hdc sts, so that you have 'tails' on both sides of the collar, and use these to secure around the 'neck' area of the doll.
Secure and weave in tails to hide.

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.» Copyright «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

By utilizing 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.
Users 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.
All patterns are released 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 released 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. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to the website and/or page - DO NOT re-print or re-post to another website.

DumDum's Halloween Mod

The Halloween LoveBug Mod

Materials :
Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0672 Spring Green, 0245 Orange and 0336 Warm Brown
Size E4/3.50 Crochet Hook (US) 
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)
6mm Black Plastic Beads for Eyes
DumDum Lollipops (or similar product)
Yarn Needle for Sewing

*Special Notation(s):
- This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted.  Stuff your piece as you work as there are NO “stuff here” indicators present within the pattern instructions.
- Only the Head/Body of this project are stuffed with filling; all other sections remain unstuffed.
- Eyes are placed at approximately Rnd 8 and spaced 4 sts apart on Head - however, you may wish to place them upon completion based on your crocheting techniques and personal preferences.- Creating the sections of the "Pumpkin Head" is optional - however, place eyes, stem and any additional little touches BEFORE you attempt to create the divots with long stitches.
- The Vines by the Stem are merely scraps of Spring Green, unwound, reducing the 4 ply yarn to 4 individual strands - then given a good twist and allowing them to lay as they wish.
  

Head/Body  (Make 1):
with Orange,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnds 6-10: sc in ea st around  (30 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 11: [(Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 5 times, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts] twice  (20 sts)
___ Rnd 12: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 10 times  (10 sts)
___ Rnd 13: [(Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in nxt st] twice, changing to Spring Green on lst st  (6 sts)

with Spring Green,
___ Rnd 14: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 15: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (21 sts)
___ Rnds 17-19: sc in ea st around  (21 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 20: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 21: (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 9 times  (9 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 21 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape.


Arm  (Make 2) :
with Spring Green,
Chain 6, hdc 5 times in 2nd ch from hook, carefully remove hook from last st made, temporarily dropping your loop, and insert your hook into first hdc made, grab loop and pull through as you would if making a slst, ch-1, slst in ea of the 4 remaining chains of beg ch-6.
Finish off leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Arm to side of Body.
Slide DumDum (or similar stick'd candy) through small hole in hand area of Arm!


Foot  (Make 2) :
with Spring Green,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 4 sc in st  (4 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] twice  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (9 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 5: hdc in ea st around  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 6: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Foot to bottom of Body.

Stem  (Make 1) :
with Warm Brown,
Chain 3, DC 4 times in 3rd ch from the hook, carefully drop current loop from hook, insert hook into top ch of beg ch-3, pickup dropped lp and pull through st, ch-1, slst into same 3rd st to finish st. 
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Stem to top of Head.

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.» Copyright «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

By utilizing 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.
Users 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.
All patterns are released 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 released 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. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to the website and/or page - DO NOT re-print or re-post to another website.