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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Ice Cream Cone Bunny Doll Pattern


Ice Cream Cone Bunny Doll:
-          Hook Size: I/9-5.50MM (F/5-3.75MM for cherry)
-          Yarn Used: Red Heart 100% Acrylic Yarn
·         Head:
1.      mc 6
2.      Row 1: inc 12
3.      Row 2-3: inc 18 + 1 row
4.      Row 4-8: inc 24 + 4 rows
5.      Row 9: dec 18
6.      Row 10: dec 12
7.      Row 11: chain 3 (counts as first dc), dc x6 in each st around (72 total)
8.      sl st, f/o (leave tail for sewing), stuff
·         Ears:
1.      mc 6
2.      Row 1: sc 6
3.      Row 2: inc 9 (inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc)
4.      Row 3-7: sc 9
5.      Row 8: dec 6 (dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, sc), sl st, f/o (leave tail to sew to head)
·         Middle Scoop:
1.      mc 6
2.      Row 1: inc 12
3.      Row 2: inc 18
4.      Row 3: inc 24
5.      Row 4-5: inc 30 + 1 row
6.      Row 6-14: inc 36 + 8 rows
7.      Row 15: dec 30
8.      Row 16: dec 24
9.      Row 17: chain 3 (counts as first dc), dc x6 in each st around (144 total)
10.  sl st, f/o (leave tail for sewing), stuff
·         Bottom Scoop:
1.      mc 6
2.      Row 1: inc 12
3.      Row 2: inc 18
4.      Row 3: inc 24
5.      Row 4: inc 30
6.      Row 5: inc 36
7.      Row 6-7: inc 42 + 1 row
8.      Row 8-20: inc 48 + 12 rows
9.      Row 21: dec 42
10.  Row 22: dec 36
11.  Row 17: chain 4 (counts as first tc), tc x6 in each st around (216 total)
12.  sl st, f/o (weave in tail), stuff
·         Cone:
§  BLO = Back Loop Only stitch
2.      mc 6
3.      Row 1: sc 6 + 1 BLO row
4.      Row 2: inc 12 + 1 BLO row
5.      Row 3: inc 18 + 1 BLO row
6.      Row 4: inc 24 + 1 BLO row
7.      Row 5: inc 30 + 1 BLO row
8.      Row 6: inc 36 + 6 rows (start with BLO and alternate between BLO and regular sc for every other row)
9.      sl st, f/o (leave long tail for sewing), stuff
·         Sleeves/Tail Scoops:
§  Make 3.
2.      mc 6
§  (make your mc tail extra long so you can use it to sew on your arms)
3.      Row 1: inc 12
4.      Row 2-4: inc 18 + 2 rows
5.      Row 5: dec 12
6.      Row 6: dec 6
7.      Row 7: chain 3 (counts as first hdc), hdc x6 in each st around (36 total)
8.      sl st, f/o, stuff
·         Arms:
1.      mc 6
2.      Row 1-7: sc in each st around (6)
3.      sl st, f/o (leaving tail), sew to sleeve scoop base
·         Cherry (optional):
1.      (with smaller hook) mc 6, securing a chain of 6 through the center for stem
2.      Row 1: inc 9
3.      Row 2-3: sc in each st around, sl st
4.      Stuff & f/o by weaving yarn in each st, then pull tight to close
·         Construction & Details:
1.      Ears & Cherry: Sew to head as pictured.
2.      Nose & Mouth: Use thread to embroidery nose and mouth to face.
3.      Eyes: Using a small black bead, sew eyes to head.
4.      Cone Construction: Sew middle scoop to top center of bottom scoop, then sew head scoop to top center of middle scoop. Sew arms (as pictured) to middle scoop, then sew tail to back center of bottom scoop. Sew cone to base of bottom scoop to complete cone construction.
5.      Chocolate Chips/Strawberry Pieces: Cut little pieces of brown and pink felt into jagged square shapes and sew to body using matching thread. One stitch will do.
6.      Your Ice Cream Cone Bunny Doll is now complete!


Monday, August 10, 2015

Introducing Blue Raspberry Crochet!


     Hi there! My name is Bethany and I am an avid crochet enthusiast who spends most of her time creating unique little plushies, soft-sculpture, and fashion entirely out of yarn. I am self-taught (with the help of YouTube) and have been crocheting by eye (without patterns) for years. After having many people ask me for my patterns, I finally realized that I should be writing these things down so that others can enjoy making my creations as well. Thus, I have created Blue Raspberry Crochet to document my work.
 
     I chose the name “Blue Raspberry Crochet” for several reasons. One, raspberries have many seeds, which I thought could symbolize the many ideas there are for crocheting. Tw0, raspberries are sweet and colorful, much like the plushies I design. And three, I chose “blue” to symbolize creativity, as not all raspberries need to be red. Beyond that, I just love the flavor of raspberries and “blue raspberry” candy.
 
     I hope you enjoy this blog and find some inspiration here. :) Please take a moment to scroll through my Etsy shops if you wish to purchase my work. (You can find them in the top left column.) You can also find me on Deviant Art under the name “MadameWario.” Thank you for reading and happy crocheting! ~Bethany