Author: Jessica from 3rd House

Tumble Leaf Barnacles

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“Something’s in the Finding Place! I wonder what we’ll find today?”

Here’s a cute and quick way to add a little more playtime adventure to your day. You can learn to quickly crochet the Barnacles that live in the Finding Place in Tumble Leaf!

Let’s get crafty!

Tumble Leaf Barnacles

Weighs 0.5oz
Measures approximately 2” long by 2” wide by 2” tall

Supplies:

Caron Simply Soft yarn in Watermelon, Pumpkin, Harvest Red, Blue Mint, Super Duper yellow, Limelight
E/3.5mm hook
9mm safety eyes
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Polyester stuffing/Polyfil
Stuffing stick/chopstick/pencil
Jewelry pliers for the needle gets stuck

Skill level:

Beginner

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Inc: Increase, Two Sc in the same Sc
Dec: decrease or sc2tog (it will make your project look cleaner if you do an “invisible” decrease where available)

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.
*This project is worked both in rounds and rows.
*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every round. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

Barnacle

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, Inc) repeat around (18)

Round 4: Sc, (Inc, Sc 2) repeat around, Inc, Sc in last 2 Sc (24)

Round 5: (Sc 3, Inc) repeat around (30)

Rounds 6-7: Sc in each Sc around (30) (2 rounds)

Round 8: (Sc 3, Dec) repeat around (24)

Round 9: (Sc 2, Dec) repeat around (18)

Round 10: (Sc, Dec) repeat around (12)

Place 9mm eyes 3 Sc apart in between Rounds 5 and 6

Stuff the barnacle firmly

Round 11: Dec around (6)

Finish off and weave in all ends

Hair

Measure out 4-inch strands, about 16-20 of them. Taking 2 strands at a time, insert your hook into the top center of the barnacle, loop the 2 strands over the hook and pull through. Pull the strand tails through the loop created when it was pulled through the barnacle head.

Follow the spiral around the top of the head to add 8-10 hair pieces. Use a small slicker brush to brush out the yarn tails to make it fuzzy. Then snip the hair to shape and shorten the fuzz on top.

You can see a quick video on how to brush and trim the hairdo you visit 3rd House from the End on Facebook HERE.

What will you find in the Finding Place?

Have an awesome day!

Jessica from 3rd House

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Spring Cleaning Dishcloth Crochet Pattern

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And we’re back with Day 2 of the Spring Cleaning Crochet Patterns! Yesterday I released the Spring Cleaning Bulky Dish Scrubbie pattern. Today I’m excited to introduce to you my version of the reusable dishcloth.

It’s made using a stitch called The Lemon Peel stitch. It’s a pattern that uses Single Crochet and Double Crochet and is very quick to make.

The Lemon Peel stitch creates a uniform texture that prevents the cloth from stretching out too much. One of my pet peeves is using a scrubbie or dish cloth that gets wadded up in my hand just to prevent my fingers from slipping through holes in stretched out materials.

This dishcloth is finished off with the Reverse Single Crochet stitch. It’s a fun way to bind off projects and it creates a uniquely recognizable border. If you’re having trouble with the stitch, you can find a great tutorial video with Heart Hook Home. 

These sturdy dishcloths are great for cleaning for those screens, outdoor furniture and for dusting away cobwebs. They’re also great for washing down windows.

Let’s get crafty!

Spring Cleaning Dishcloth – Lemon Peel Stitch Dishcloth

You can get a printer-friendly version of this pattern here.

Supplies:

Red Heart Scrubbie Smoothy cotton yarn in Popsicle Brights

Peaches & Creme cotton yarn in Pink Lemonade and Pansy

G/4mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Skill level:

Beginner

Finished Dimensions:

Approximately 9 inches long, 9 inches wide*

*Size may vary slightly with tension and hook size.

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

DC: Double Crochet

RSc: Reverse Single Crochet – Insert your hook in the space to the right, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook.

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in rows.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

Spring Cleaning Dishcloth

Row 1: Ch 31, Sc in 2nd ch from hook. (DC in next ch, Sc in next ch) repeat to the end of the chain, DC in the last ch. Ch 1 and turn. (30)

Row 2: Sc in first DC space, DC in next space. (Sc in next sc, DC in next sc) repeat to the end of the row. Ch 1 and turn. (30)

Rows 3-26: Repeat Row 2

After Row 26 is complete, Ch 1 and create the border by using the Reverse Single Crochet stitch. RSc around the outside of the dishcloth with 3 RSc in each corner. When you reach the starting point, sl st in the first RSc.

Note: If you’re having trouble with the stitch, you can find a great tutorial video with Heart Hook Home. 

Optional: To create a hanging loop, Ch 10 and sl st back into the starting Sc. Ch 1 and Sc around the loop. Ch 1 and RSc around the loop again. Sl st into the last Sc of the loop and Finish Off, weaving in all ends.

These Spring Cleaning Dishcloths can be washed in a garment bag in the washing machine on warm/cold and tumble dried on low.

Have an awesome day!
Jessica from 3rd House

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Spring Cleaning Bulky Dish Scrubbie Crochet Pattern

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Since Spring cleaning is happening everywhere as the snow melts and people here in Arizona are heading to the pool, I upgraded my kitchen with some much-needed heavy-duty bulky kitchen scrubbies.

Quite frankly, they’re addicting to make. I whipped up 6 of them in a couple of evenings this week and I can’t wait to gift away more!

These bulky dish scrubbies are the perfect size for every hand and don’t stretch out like other scrubbies do. They’re made with a Half Double Crochet stitch and work up pretty quickly.

The only fiddly bit is learning how to work with Red Heart Scrubby yarn. It takes some practice, and you can always go up a hook size if that makes the project easier.

Ready? Let’s get crafty!

Bulky Dish Scrubbie Crochet Pattern

You can get a printer-friendly version of this pattern here.

Supplies:

Red Heart Scrubby yarn in Tropical, Citrus and Blossom

G/4mm hook or H/5mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle or metal yarn needle with large eye

Skill level:

Beginner

Finished Dimensions:

Approximately 4 inches long, 4 inches wide and 1 inch tall*

*Size may vary slightly with tension and hook size.

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

*Inc: Increase, 2 Sc in the same Sc

*In this project you will be working in HDC. Increase with 2 HDC in the same space

*Dec: Decrease or sc2tog

*In this project you will be working in HDC. Decrease by HDC2tog.

HDC2tog: Yarn over, insert your hook, yarn over and pull through. Insert your hook into the next space, yarn over and pull though. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on your hook.

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in rounds.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

Bulky Dish Scrubbie

*All of your stitches will be HDC unless otherwise noted

Round 1: Ch 4, sl st in first chain. Ch 1 and make 8 HDC in the loop. (8) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 2: Inc in each HDC around (16) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 3: (HDC, Inc) repeat around (24) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 4: (HDC 2, Inc) repeat around (32) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 5: (HDC 3, Inc) repeat around (40) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 6: (HDC 4, Inc) repeat around (48) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 7: HDC in each HDC around (48) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 8: (HDC 4, Dec) repeat around (40) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 9: (HDC 3, Dec) repeat around (32) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 10: (HDC 2, Dec) repeat around (24) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 11: (HDC, Dec) repeat around (16) Join w/sl st, ch 1.

Round 12: Dec around (8) Finish Off and use a small tail to weave the rest of the scrubbie closed. Weave in all ends.

These bulky scrubbies can be washed in a garment bag in the washing machine on warm/cold. Remove and air dry.

These aren’t the only upgrades I made to my Spring Cleaning arsenal. Check in tomorrow for a more Spring Cleaning Patterns!

Have an awesome day!
Jessica from 3rd House

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Cornelia the Unicorn Crochet Pattern

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Just a few months ago I started designing my own crochet patterns. It’s already been a whirlwind journey!

I love making new things and sharing them with all of you. It keeps me on the lookout for new ideas and I’ve always got crochet on the brain.

I thought it was high time that I shared my very first crochet pattern with you, Cornelia the Unicorn. She’s so cute and I can’t wait to see how you customize her in your own unique way.

Let’s get crafty!

Cornelia the Unicorn

This pattern was first published on Oct. 5, 2017

This pattern was edited by the author on Jan. 11, 2018

This pattern was by the author on Mar. 25, 2018

Materials:

Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon, White, Harvest Red, Sunshine, Super Duper Yellow, Limelight, Blue Mint, Grape

Red Heart Soft in Tangerine

E/3.5mm hook (I prefer Clover Amour hooks)

12mm safety eyes (any color you like, I use black)

Scraps of black and pink yarn

Polyester stuffing/Polyfil

Tapestry needle

Jewelry pliers for when the needle gets stuck

Stitch Marker

Skill Level:

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Finished Dimensions:

Approx. 10 inches by 5 inches by 5 inches

Abbreviations:

Sl st = slip stitch

Ch = chain

Sc = single crochet

Dc = double crochet

FO = finish off

Inc = increase (2sc in one sc)

Dec = decrease, sc2tog

Before Beginning:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in rounds. You will need a stitch marker or a scrap of contrasting color yarn to mark the beginning of your rounds.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

*I recommend crocheting over your yarn tails to make less work of weaving in ends when finishing off your work. You can find tutorials online or follow the instructions provided.

Arms/front legs (make 2)

Start with Caron Simply Soft yarn in Watermelon

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, Inc) repeat around (18)

Rounds 4-5: (2 rounds) Sc in each sc around (18)

Round 6: (Sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Change color to White

Rounds 7-22: (15 rounds) Sc in each sc around (12) Finish Off, leaving a length of yarn to sew the arms to the body. Stuff the arms and set aside for assembly later.

Legs/back legs (make 2)

Start with Caron Simply Soft yarn in Watermelon

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, Inc) repeat around (18)

Rounds 4: (Sc 5, inc) repeat around (21)

Rounds 5-6: (2 rounds) Sc in each sc around (21)

Round 7: (Sc 5, dec) repeat around (18)

Round 8: (Sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Change color to White

Rounds 9-22: (14 rounds) Sc in each sc around (12) Finish Off, leaving a length of yarn to sew the arms to the body. Stuff the legs and set aside for assembly later.

Body

Start with Caron Simply Soft yarn in White

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each sc around (12)

Round 3: Sc in each sc around (12)

Round 4: (Sc, inc) repeat around (18)

Round 5: (Sc 2, inc) repeat around (24)

Round 6: (Sc 3, inc) repeat around (30)

Round 7: (Sc 4, inc) repeat around (36)

Rounds 8-14: (7 rounds) Sc in each sc around (36)

Round 15: (Sc 5, inc) repeat around (42)

Round 16: (Sc 6, inc) repeat around (48)

Round 17-20: (4 rounds) Sc in each sc around (48)

Round 21: (Sc 6, dec) repeat around (42)

Round 22: (Sc 5, dec) repeat around (36)

Round 23: (Sc 4, dec) repeat around (30)

Round 24: (Sc 3, dec) repeat around (24)

Round 25: (Sc 2, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff the body firmly but not so much that it distorts the shape of the body. Shape it as you stuff.

Round 26: (Sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Round 27: Dec around (6)

Finish off and weave in loose ends.

Head

Start with Caron Simply Soft yarn in Watermelon

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around (18)

Round 4: (Sc 2, inc) repeat around (24)

Round 5: Sc in each sc around (24)

Round 6: (Sc 3, inc) repeat around (30)

Rounds 7-8: (2 rounds) Sc in each sc around (30)

Round 9: (Sc 8, dec) repeat around (27)

Change to White yarn

Round 10: Sc in each sc around (27)

Round 11: (Sc 8, inc) repeat around (30)

Round 12: Sc in each sc around (30)

Round 13: (Sc 4, inc) repeat around (36)

Round 14-18: (5 rounds) Sc in each sc around (36)

Add 12mm safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14 with 7 stitches in between the eyes. When the eyes are pushed all the way in you should count 7 stitches between the eyes.

Round 19: (Sc 4, dec) repeat around (30)

Round 20: Sc in each sc around (30)

Round 21: (Sc 3, dec) repeat around (24)

Round 22: (Sc 2, dec) repeat around (18)

Round 23: (Sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Stuff the head firmly but not so much that it distorts the shape of the face. Shape it as you stuff.

Round 24: Dec around (6) Finish Off and leave about 12 inches of a tail for sewing the head to the body.

Pass White yarn between both eyes and pull slightly to indent the eyes and shape the face. Finish Off and weave in all ends.

For the nostrils, use scraps of black yarn to make 2 x-shaped stitches over Round 6 with 5 stitches between them. They should line up with the eyes.

Optional: Use black yarn to make 2 short stitches to the sides of the eyes to create eyelashes. You can also use a little bit of pink yarn to make two short stitches below the eyes to make little cheeks.

Ears (make 2)

Inside of ear (make 2)

Start with Caron Simply Soft yarn in Watermelon

Round 1: Magic ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in each sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around (18) Sl st in last stitch, Finish Off leaving a short tail.

Outside of ear (make 2)

Start with Caron Simply Soft yarn in White

Round 1: Magic ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in each sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around (18) sl st in last stitch. Chain 1, turn. Put the “wrong sides” of the Inside and Outside of ears together with the tails of the yarn in between them and the pink facing towards you. Sc in each sc around (18) and sl st in the last stitch. FO leaving a tail about 8 inches long.

Pinch the ears together at the bottom and use part of the tail to sew the pinched part closed at the base. Attach the ears to the head between rounds 21-23.

Horn

Start with Caron Simply Soft yarn in Sunshine

Round 1: Magic Circle 4

Rounds 2-3: (2 rounds) Sc in each sc around (4)

Round 4: (Inc, sc 3) repeat around (5)

Round 5: Sc in each sc around (5)

Round 6: Sc in next 2 sc, inc, sc in next 2 sc (6)

Round 7: Sc in each sc around (6)

Round 8: (Inc, sc 2) repeat around (8), sl st last stitch.

Finish Off, leave a tail about 6 inches long for sewing the Horn to the Head. Center the Horn between the Ears and Eyes and sew it in place.

Assembly

I highly recommend using straight pins to get the arms/front legs and back legs into place before you sew them on permanently. Sew the arms/front legs and back legs towards the front of the body to help your pony sit up unassisted.

The back legs should be level with the bottom of the body and the front legs should be positioned between them, the tops meeting the shoulders at a slight angle.

Use a table or a large book to help you gauge where all the parts should go, a flat base is important.

Using the extra long tail of yarn you made, attach the head to the top of the body. Pass the tail through the bottom of the head, right where the neck should join the head.

Using short stitches, sew back and forth from the head to the body to create the neck. The head should wobble only very slightly.

Make sure your stitches are small and tight to prevent too much wobble. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Tail

Using Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon, Harvest Red, Super Duper Yellow, Limelight, Blue Mint, Grape and Red Heart Soft in Tangerine.

Chain 21, leave a long tail on each end for sewing. Knot the end of the chain. Tie all 7 colors together in a simple knot, sew knot to base of unicorn body.

Mane

Using Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon, Harvest Red, Super Duper Yellow, Limelight, Blue Mint, Grape and Red Heart Soft in Tangerine.

Chain 11, leave a long tail on each end for sewing. Knot the end of the chain.

Forelock

Using Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon, Harvest Red, Super Duper Yellow, Limelight, Blue Mint, Grape and Red Heart Soft in Tangerine.

Chain 11, leave a long tail on each end for sewing. Knot the end of the chain.

Attaching the mane/forelock

Taking your Forelock colors, sew them just behind the Horn and pull them forward to fill out the entire mane.

To sew on the Mane, start at the base of the Forelock and sew the Mane chains next to each other in pairs down the middle of the head. You should finish up right at the base of the head.

Once your Unicorn is complete you can make anyone’s day magical! Be sure to share the unique colors in your unicorn.

Have an awesome day!
Jessica from 3rd House

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Badger the Buckskin Pony Crochet Pattern

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A couple of weeks ago the Husbeast surprised me with a very special gift: Horseback riding!

I don’t think I’ve ever really grown out of the “crazy horse girl” phase. She’s just deep down inside, rocking in the corner and whispering about ponies.

Our trail guide’s horse’s name was Badger, and he was a small but sturdy little Buckskin horse that was happy to lead the way across the mountains of Sedona.

I wanted a little reminder of the trip, something better than saddle-sores. So I designed this adorable little Buckskin pony, Badger!

A little horsey knowledge for you: Buckskin is what a horse is called when it has a pale coat, a dark mane and tail, and dark socks on its legs. It’s the horse that Lorne Green rode in Bonanza. (Does it make me old that I knew that off-hand?)

Let’s get crafty!

Badger the Buckskin Pony Crochet Pattern

Supplies:

Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Maize and Charcoal Heather

Red Heart Soft in Charcoal

Scraps of black yarn

E/3.5mm hook

12mm safety eyes

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Polyester stuffing/Polyfil

Stuffing stick/chopstick/pencil

Skill level:

Advanced Beginner

Finished Dimensions:

Approximately 10 inches long, 5 inches wide and 5 inches tall*

*Size may vary slightly with yarn size, hook size, and amount of stuffing used.

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

Inc: Increase, 2 Sc in the same Sc

Dec: Decrease or sc2tog (it will make your project look cleaner if you do an “invisible” decrease)

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in rounds.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

*I recommend crocheting over your yarn tails where available to make less work of weaving in ends when finishing off your work.

Arms/front legs (make 2)

Start with Red Heart Soft yarn in Charcoal

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, Inc) repeat around (18)

Rounds 4-5: (2 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (18)

Round 6: (Sc, Dec) repeat around (12)

Change yarn to Caron Simply Soft in Charcoal Heather

Rounds 7-10: Sc in each Sc around (12) (4 rounds)

Change yarn to Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Maize

Rounds 11-22: (15 rounds) Sc (12) Finish Off, leaving a tail to sew the legs to the body. Stuff the hooves firmly and the legs a little less firmly.

Legs/back legs (make 2)

Start with Red Heart Soft yarn in Charcoal

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Increase in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, Inc) repeat around (18)

Rounds 4: (Sc 5, inc) repeat around (21)

Rounds 5-6: (2 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (21)

Round 7: (Sc 5, dec) repeat around (18)

Round 8: (Sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Change yarn to Caron Simply Soft in Charcoal Heather

Rounds 9-16: (8 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (12)

Change yarn to Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Maize

Rounds 17-22: (6 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (12) Finish Off, leaving a tail to sew the legs to the body. Stuff the hooves firmly and the legs a little less firmly.

Body

Using Caron Simply Soft yarn in Autumn Maize

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: Sc in each Sc around (12)

Round 4: (Sc, inc) repeat around (18)

Round 5: (Sc 2, inc) repeat around (24)

Round 6: (Sc 3, inc) repeat around (30)

Round 7: (Sc 4, inc) repeat around (36)

Rounds 8-14: (7 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (36)

Round 15: (Sc 5, inc) repeat around (42)

Round 16: (Sc 6, inc) repeat around (48)

Round 17-20: (4 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (48)

Round 21: (Sc 6, dec) repeat around (42)

Round 22: (Sc 5, dec) repeat around (36)

Round 23: (Sc 4, dec) repeat around (30)

Round 24: (Sc 3, dec) repeat around (24)

Stuff the body firmly but don’t overstuff it. If it’s too full the legs won’t sit right.

Round 25: (Sc 2, dec) repeat around (18)

Round 26: (Sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Round 27: Dec (6)

Finish off and weave in all ends.

Head

Using Caron Simply Soft yarn in Autumn Maize

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: Inc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around (18)

Round 4: (Sc 2, inc) repeat around (24)

Round 5: Sc in each Sc around (24)

Round 6: (Sc 3, inc) repeat around (30)

Rounds 7-8: (2 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (30)

Round 9: (Sc 8, dec) repeat around (27)

Round 10: Sc in each Sc around (27)

Round 11: (Sc 8, inc) repeat around (30)

Round 12: Sc in each Sc around (30)

Round 13: (Sc 4, inc) repeat around (36)

Round 14-18: (5 rounds) Sc in each Sc around (36)

Add 12mm safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14 with 7 stitches in between the eyes. You can see from the photos that when the eyes are pushed all the way in there are 7 stitches in between both eyes.

Optional: Use scraps of black yarn to make 2 short stitches to the sides of the eyes to create eyelashes.

For the nostrils, use scraps of black yarn to make 2 x-shaped stitches over Round 6 with 5 stitches between them. They should line up with the eyes.

Round 19: (Sc 4, dec) repeat around (30)

Round 20: Sc in each Sc around (30)

Round 21: (Sc 3, dec) repeat around (24)

Stuff the head firmly. Shape the head as you stuff, there should be an indent around the muzzle that gives the head better shape.

Round 22: (Sc 2, dec) repeat around (18)

Round 23: (Sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Round 24: Dec (6) Finish Off, leaving a tail about 12 inches long to sew the head to the body.

Now comes more shaping of the face. Using about 6-8 inches of Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Maize, pass yarn between both eyes and pull slightly to indent the eyes and shape the face. Don’t pull too much or you’ll wind up with a goofy-looking pony! Just enough to indent the eyes a bit and give it more shape. Finish off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2)

Using Caron Simply Soft yarn in Autumn Maize

Front and back of ears (make 4)

Round 1: Magic ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around (18) Sl st in last stitch, Finish Off, leaving a short tail

Now you will crochet both sides of the ears together. Using Caron Simply Soft in Charcoal Heather, put the “wrong sides” of the ears together with the tails of the yarn in between them.

Insert your hook under the Sl st and pull the Charcoal Heather through, Ch 1 and Sc in the same Sc.

Sc around (18) and sl st the last stitch. When you’re part of the way around, twist the ends of the ears together and tuck them between the front and back of the ears.

They won’t unravel or get in the way inside the ears. Leave a tail about 6-8 inches long to sew the ears shut.

Pinch the ears together at the bottom and use part of the tail to sew it pinched closed at the base. It will resemble an empty ice cream cone.

Attach the ears to the head between Rounds 21-23 with the remaining tail. Finish Off and weave in all ends.

Assembly

I highly recommend using straight pins to get the arms/front legs and back legs into place before you sew them on permanently.

Sew the arms/front legs and back legs towards the front of the body to help your pony sit up unassisted.

The back legs should be level with the bottom of the body and the front legs should be positioned between them, the tops meeting the shoulders at a slight angle.

Use a table or a large book to help you gauge where all the parts should go, a flat base is important.

Using the extra long tail of yarn you made, attach the head to the top of the body. Pass the tail through the bottom of the head, right where the neck should join the head.

Using short stitches, sew back and forth from the head to the body to create the neck. The head should wobble only very slightly. Make sure your stitches are small and tight to prevent too much wobble. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Tail

Using Caron Simply Soft yarn in Charcoal Heather

Measure out 12 strands of yarn, about 8 inches long each.

Using 2 strands at a time, find the center of the back of the body just above the base, right about where the tail should be, insert your hook and pull through 2 strands part way, about an inch.

This creates a loop. Tuck the ends of the strands into the loop and pull, making the yarn tight.

Repeat this 5 times until you have a tail section 2 columns wide and 3 rows high.

Mane and Forelock

Using Caron Simply Soft yarn in Charcoal Heather

Measure out 54-60 strands of yarn, about 8 inches long. Again, using 2 strands in each space, repeat the latch method to make the Forelock.

Starting from in between the ears, make the Forelock section 3 columns wide and 2 rows long. Continue down past the Ears to make the Mane, keeping the columns as centered as possible.

Once all of the hair has been attached, lay the pony on its side and trim the hair to the desired length. I trimmed the Mane and Forelock to be about 2-3 inches long and left the Tail to be naturally long. You can always add more or less hair and trim it however you like.

Whew, all done!

It takes a bit of effort to get all that hair on there, but it’s totally worth it! All that loose hair is perfect for braiding and weaving flowers and ribbons into it.

What’s more, you can customize the colors of your pony to whatever you want. Be sure to share what your pony looks like and inspire others!

Have an awesome day!
Jessica from 3rd House

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Cactus Teething Toy Crochet Pattern

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Have you ever had a great idea and it totally falls through? Yeah, that totally happened this week.

I had planned for a different cactus pattern (since I’m “stuck” on them) but it didn’t quite turn out. So, luckily for you, I have a different cactus pattern that whips up fast.

It’s perfect for those last-minute baby shower invites, or for a visit to a friend with a teething toddler. Especially when that blanket you’re making for them STILL isn’t finished. (Yeah, I see you!)

I really like this teething toy pattern because it fits into little mouths and has hand holds for all size teethers. Just wet it through and pop it in the freezer for an easily reusable teething toy.

Let’s get crafty!

Cactus Teething Toy Crochet Pattern

You can find a printer-friendly version of this pattern here.

Supplies:

Loops and Threads Capri yarn in Mint, Kelly Green and White

G/4mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Skill level:

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

Inc: Increase, Two Sc in the same Sc

Dec: decrease or sc2tog (it will make your project look cleaner if you do an “invisible” decrease)

BLO: Back Loops Only

HDC3tog: Half Double Crochet 3 stitches together

Sc3tog: Single Crochet 3 stitches together

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in rows.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

*I recommend crocheting over your yarn tails to make less work of weaving in ends when finishing off your work. You can find tutorials online or follow the instructions provided.

Cactus (make 2)

Row 1: Ch 19, Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 16 ch, Sc 4 in last ch. Turn and continue working across the opposite side of your beginning chain. Sc in next 17 ch, ch 1 and turn. (22)

Row 2: Sc in first 12 Sc, ch 11, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 2 ch, HDC3tog, HDC in next 3 ch. Moving to the body of the cactus, Sc in the next Sc. Sc in next 4 Sc, Inc in next 4 Sc, Sc in next 8 Sc. Ch 9, HDC in 3rd ch from hook, HDC in next 2 ch, make 3 HDC in outside loop of the next ch, HDC in next 3 ch. Moving to the body of the cactus, Sc in the next Sc. Sc in remaining 8 Sc. Ch 1, turn. (58)

When you complete Panel 1, Finish Off and set aside. When you complete Panel 2, pull up a loop. Do not cut the yarn!

Layer the Panels together with Panel 2 on top and the tops of the cactus facing you. Ch 1. Push your hook through both panels and Sc in the same Sc.

Sc across the bottom of the cactus, ch 1 and Sc in the corner to give it a sharp edge and continue Sc along the side of the cactus. Sc in the next 11 Sc.

Working in the outside loops of the bottom of the arm, Sc in the next 3 stitches. Make 3 Sc in the outside corner/bend of the cactus arm. Sc in next 4 outside loops. Make 4 Sc in the HDC space at the top of the arms. Sc in next 2 Sc, Sc3tog in the inside bend of the cactus arm, Sc in next Sc.

Sc in the next 4 Sc in the body of the cactus. (Sc, inc) 4 times, Sc in next 8 Sc.

Working in the outside loops of the top of the second arm, Sc in the next 2 stitches.
Sc3tog in the inside bend of the cactus arm. Sc in next 2 outside loops. Make 4 Sc in the HDC space at the top of the arm. Sc in next 4 Sc, make 3 Sc in the outside corner, Sc in next 3 Sc.

Sc in the next 8 Sc in the body of the cactus. Sl st to beginning Sc and Finish Off, weaving in all ends.

The cactus may be a little twisty and refuse to lay flat. That’s okay! You can spray it with a bit of water and stretch it out on a blocking board. Or, you can put it under something flat and heavy, like a wide water bottle or a book or whatever is handy that you don’t mind getting damp.

Make a little group of these awesome teething toys and present them with pride at your next baby shower. They also work great as garland pieces. What else can you do with these little flat cacti? Be sure to let me know and hashtag your ideas #3rdHouseCreations to share with everyone!

Have an awesome day!
Jessica from 3rd House

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Sleepy Eyes Cushion Crochet Pattern

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I love the Sleepy Eyes design! Have you seen it? It’s on cups and pen holders and nursery decor, it’s basically everywhere.

I wanted to update my couch pillows and decided to add a little Sleepy Eyes Cushion of my own design.

And voila! A new pattern for you to enjoy!

It’s a very straightforward pattern with Half Double Crochet stitches in the round.

But, you’ll get to practice your embroidery skills with the cute little Sleepy Eyes that are the main bit of the entire cushion.

Ready? Let’s get Crafty!

Sleepy Eyes Cushion Crochet Pattern

Supplies:

Caron One Pound in White

Caron Simply Soft in Black and Strawberry

Optional: “I Love This Yarn” in Gold for gold trim

G/4mm hook

Straight Pins (big heads are best)

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Polyester stuffing/Polyfil

Stuffing stick/chopstick/pencil

Skill level:

Beginner

 Finished Dimensions:

10 inches by 10 inches by 4 inches*

*Size may vary slightly with yarn size, hook size, and amount of stuffing used.

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

Inc: Increase, Two Sc in the same Sc

Dec: decrease or sc2tog (it will make your project look cleaner if you do an “invisible” decrease)

BLO: Back Loops Only

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in joined rounds.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

*I recommend crocheting over your yarn tails to make less work of weaving in ends when finishing off your work. You can find tutorials online or follow the instructions provided.

Cushion

*Join rounds with Sl st and ch 1 unless otherwise noted*

Round 1: Magic circle 8 HDC (8)

Round 2: Inc in each HDC (16)

Round 3: (HDC, Inc) repeat around (24)

Round 4: (Inc, HDC in next 2 HDC) repeat around (32)

Round 5: (HDC in next 3 HDC, Inc) repeat around (40)

Round 6: HDC in first 2 HDC, (Inc, HDC in next 4 HDC) repeat around, HDC in last 2 HDC (48)

Round 7: (HDC in next 5 HDC, Inc) repeat around (56)

Round 8: HDC in first 3 HDC, (Inc, HDC in next 6 HDC) repeat around, HDC in last 3 HDC (64)

Round 9: (HDC in next 7 HDC, Inc) repeat around (72)

Round 10: HDC in first 4 HDC, (Inc, HDC in next 8 HDC) repeat around, HDC in last 4 HDC (80)

Round 11: (HDC in next 9 HDC, Inc) repeat around (88)

Round 12: HDC in first 5 HDC, (Inc, HDC in next 10 HDC) repeat around, HDC in last 5 HDC (96)

Round 13: (HDC in next 11 HDC, Inc) repeat around (104)

Round 14: (In BLO) HDC in first 6 HDC, (Inc, HDC in next 12 HDC) repeat around, HDC in last 6 HDC (112)

Round 15: In BLO (HDC in next 13 HDC, Inc) repeat around (120)

Round 16: HDC in each HDC around (120)

Round 17: HDC in each HDC around (120)

Round 18: In BLO (HDC in next 13 HDC, Dec) repeat around (112)

Round 19: In BLO (HDC in next 12 HDC, Dec) repeat around (104)

Round 20: (HDC in next 11 HDC, Dec) repeat around (96)

Round 21: (HDC in next 10 HDC, Dec) repeat around (88)

Round 22: (HDC in next 9 HDC, Dec) repeat around (80)

Round 23: (HDC in next 8 HDC, Dec) repeat around (72)

Round 24: (HDC in next 7 HDC, Dec) repeat around (64)

Round 25: (HDC in next 6 HDC, Dec) repeat around (56)

Round 26: (HDC in next 5 HDC, Dec) repeat around (48)

Round 27: (HDC in next 4 HDC, Dec) repeat around (40)

Pull up a loop and set your hook aside. Stuff the cushion as firmly as you’d like. I understuffed mine a bit to help keep the shape.

Round 28: (HDC in next 3 HDC, Dec) repeat around (32)

Round 29: (HDC in next 2 HDC, Dec) repeat around (24)

Round 30: (HDC in next HDC, Dec) repeat around (16)

Round 31: Dec in each HDC around (8)

Finish Off and weave in all ends.

Cheeks (make 2)

Using Caron Simply Soft yarn in Strawberry

Round 1: Make a Magic Circle with 6 Sc (6)

Sl st to 1st Sc to join the Circle. Leave a tail about 8 inches long to sew the cheeks to the face.

Embroidering the Sleepy Eyes

Using your straight pins, make the Sleepy Eyes design between Rounds 4 and 8 on both sides of the pillow.

The curve of the eyes is shallow, only about a half inch deep.

The eyelashes are also short, about 3/8th of an inch long.

You can see in the photo the eye on the left is far too deep and the stitches are long, making it look messy. Do your best to make short stitches and make the eyelashes angle towards the center of the cushion to make the Sleepy Eyes.

Optional Gold Trim:

Using “I Love This Yarn” in Gold

Find your (Sl st and ch 1) seam that goes across the middle of the cushion exactly between your two middle BLO rows. Insert your hook into the middle row underneath the HDC there and pull the yarn through.

Ch 1, then Sc in the same Sc and continue to Sc around the cushion. You will continue to insert your hook underneath the HDC and Sc on top of it, working perpendicular across the HDC round.

Sl st into the first Sc and Finish Off, weaving in all ends.

Now you have an adorable and trendy little cushion for your chair, your bed, or your couch. It’s also a great little gift for a nursery or a college dorm. Get creative with your gifting!

Have an awesome day!
Jessica from 3rd House

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Cloud Crochet Pattern

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It’s been so beautifully cloudy and overcast here in sunny Arizona that I was inspired!

Get your head in the clouds with this adorably puffy cloud ragdoll crochet pattern.

It’s the perfect size for a chair, a couch, or a bed. And it brings the right amount of dreamy whimsy to any room it’s in.

Remember the Mini Hearts Crochet Pattern from last week? This cloud is the perfect pattern to pair them with.

Let’s get crafty!

Cloud Crochet Pattern

You can get a printer-friendly version of this pattern here.

Finished Dimensions:

Approximately 18 inches long by 11 inches tall by 4 inches wide.*

*Size may vary slightly with yarn size, hook size, and amount of stuffing used.

Supplies:

Caron Simply Soft in white

E/3.5mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Polyester stuffing/Polyfil

Stuffing stick/chopstick/pencil

Skill level:

Beginner

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

2sc or Inc: Two Sc in the same Sc, Increase

Dec: decrease or sc2tog (it will make your project look cleaner if you do an “invisible” decrease)

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in rows to produce two panels that will be crocheted together to create the unique 2D look of a crochet ragdoll pillow.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

*I recommend crocheting over your yarn tails where possible to make less work of weaving in ends when finishing off your work. You can find tutorials online or follow the instructions provided.

Cloud

**Ch 1 and turn at the end of every row unless otherwise noted.

Row 1: Ch 11, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Sc in remaining 9 chains (10)

Row 2: Inc, Sc in next 8 Sc, Inc (12)

Row 3: Inc, Sc in next 10 Sc, Inc (14)

Row 4: Inc, Sc in next 12 Sc, Inc (16)

Row 5: Inc, Sc in next 14 Sc, Inc (18)

Row 6: Inc, Sc in next 16 Sc, Inc (20)

Row 7: Inc, Sc in next 18 Sc, Inc (22)

Row 8: Inc, Sc in next 20 Sc, Inc (24)

Row 9: Inc, Sc in next 22 Sc, Inc (26)

Row 10: Inc, Sc in next 24 Sc, Inc (28)

Row 11: Inc, Sc in next 26 Sc, Inc (30)

Rows 12-16: (5 rows) Sc in ea Sc around (30)

Row 17: Inc, Sc in next 27 Sc, Dec (30)

Row 18: Dec, Sc in next 27 Sc, Inc (30)

Row 19: Inc, Sc in next 27 Sc, Dec (30)

Row 20: Sc in next 29, Inc (31)

Row 21: Inc, Sc in next 29, Inc (33)

Row 22: Inc, Sc in next 31, Inc (35)

Row 23: Inc, Sc in next 33, Inc (37)

Row 24: Inc, Sc in next 35, Inc (39)

Row 25: Inc, Sc in next 37, Inc (41)

Row 26:Inc, Sc in next 39, Inc (43)

Rows 27-37: (11 rows) Sc in each Sc (43)

Row 38: Dec, Sc in next 37, Dec (41)

Row 39: Dec, Sc in next 35, Dec (39)

Row 40: Dec, Sc in next 33, Dec (37)

Row 41: Dec, Sc in next 31, Dec (35)

Row 42: Dec, Sc in next 29, Dec (33)

Row 43: Sc in next 31, Dec (32)

Row 44: Inc, Sc in next 30, Inc (34)

Row 45: Inc, Sc in next 32, Inc (36)

Row 46: Inc, Sc in next 34, Inc (38)

Row 47: Inc, Sc in next 36, Inc (40)

Row 48: Inc, Sc in next 38, Inc (42)

Row 49: Inc, Sc in next 40, Inc (44)

Row 50: Inc, Sc in next 42, Inc (46)

Row 51: Inc, Sc in next 45 (47)

Row 52: Sc in next 46, Inc (48)

Row 53: Inc, Sc in next 47 (49)

Row 54: Sc in next 48, Inc (50)

Rows 55-61: (7 rows) Sc in each Sc (50)

Row 62: Dec, Sc in next 48 (49)

Row 63: Sc in next 47, Dec (48)

Row 64: Dec, Sc in next 46 (47)

Row 65: Sc in next 45, Dec (46)

Row 66: Dec, Sc in next 44 (45)

Row 67: Dec, Sc in next 39, Dec (41)

Row 68: Dec, Sc in next 37, Dec (39)

Row 69: Dec, Sc in next 35, Dec (37)

Row 70: Dec, Sc in next 35 (36)

Row 71: Sc in next 34, Dec (35)

Row 72: Dec, Sc in next 33 (34)

Row 73: Dec, Sc in next 30, Dec (32)

Row 74: Dec, Sc in next 28, Dec (30)

Row 75: Dec, Sc in next 26, Dec (28)

Row 76: Dec, Sc in next 24, Dec (26)

Row 77: Dec, Sc in next 22, Dec (24)

Row 78: Dec, Sc in next 20, Dec (22)

Row 79: Dec, Sc in next 18, Dec (20)

Row 80: Dec, Sc in next 16, Dec (18)

Row 81: Dec, Sc in next 14, Dec (16)

Row 82: Dec, Sc in next 12, Dec (14)

Row 83: Dec, Sc in next 10, Dec (12)

Row 84: Dec, Sc in next 8, Dec (10)

When Panel 1 is complete, Finish Off and weave in ends. When Panel 2 is complete, pull up a loop. Do not cut yarn.

Layer the panels together with Panel 2 on the bottom. Chain 1 and push your hook through both panels to Sc the panels together. Crochet around the entire outside of the cloud. Stop about 5 inches away from the starting point and stuff the cloud firmly. Continue Sc around, Sl st into the starting Sc.

Finish Off and weave in all ends.

Optional: Create a cloud rainbow mobile

Make 5 Mini Hearts in whatever color you like. You can find the pattern here. I used Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon, Sunshine, Strawberry, Lime and Grape.

Measure out 5 lengths of white yarn, about 18 inches long. Attach the yarn to the top of each of your hearts. On a table or large flat surface, arrange your hearts where you want them to be when the cloud is hung up.

Using your tapestry needle, stitch the lengths of yarn to the bottom of the cloud. Weave in all ends. Ta-Da! You have an awesome cloud wall hanging to decorate a nursery.

Get crafty and have an awesome day!

Jessica from 3rd House

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Mini Heart Crochet Pattern

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(My apologies for the late post, the Happy Raptor is battling a really nasty cold and reactions to her antibiotic. We’re gonna have a snuggle party til she feels better.)

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week! Let’s jump right in to the pattern for today.

It’s a straightforward one that’s great for beginners. You can whip up this adorable little heart in less than an hour for that special someone or to decorate just about anything!

I loved them so much I added them to the wreath on my door. How cute is that?!

Mini Heart Crochet Pattern

You can get a printer-friendly version of this pattern here.

Supplies:

Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon, Strawberry, Lime, Grape, and Sunshine

E/3.5mm hook

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Polyester stuffing/Polyfil

Stuffing stick/chopstick/pencil

Optional: 6mm safety eyes/Scraps of black yarn

Keychain and jump ring

Skill level:

Beginner

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in rows.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

Heart

Row 1: Ch 9, Sc in 2nd ch from hook, Sc in remaining 7 ch. Ch 1 and turn (8)

Rows 2-3: Sc in each sc, ch 1 and turn (8)

Row 4: Sc in next 4 Sc. Ch 1 and turn (4)

Rows 5-7: Sc in each sc (4) Continue Sc around outside of the entire heart. When you get to the bottom point of the heart make a (Sc, ch 2, sc) in the same bottom Sc. When you reach the valley of the top of the heart, make a Sl st in the lowest part. Continue crocheting around the heart and Sl st in the beginning Sc.

Your first panel is complete! Finish Off and weave in ends. Make a second panel and Do Not Finish Off! Line up both of your panels with Panel 2 on the bottom. Chain 1 and push your hook through both panels. Crochet around both panels.

When you get to bottom point of the Heart make a (Sc, ch 2, sc) in the Ch 2 space that you made when you Sc around the outside of the panels the first time. Stop about 1 inch from your starting point and stuff the heart.

When you reach the center valley on the top of the heart, Sl st into the previous Sl st space to keep the definition of the heart. Continue crocheting around and Sl st into the starting Sc. Finish Off and weave in all ends.

Optional: Give your little heart some character by stitching two little eyes and a mouth across the front.

These adorable little hearts are also great as keychains. Instead of weaving in your last end, use it to stitch tightly around a jump ring. Then simply attach your heart to a keychain. Easy peasy!

Get crafty and have an awesome day!

Jessica from 3rd House

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Robot “Love Machine” Crochet Pattern

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Robot “Love Machine” Crochet Pattern

This week has been wracked with nasty colds, deep coughs and an ear infection. The Happy Raptor found an old and very un-child-safe robot, so between naps and soups and medicines, I made her a little something to cheer her up.

This adorable little “Love Machine” can be snuggled by kids of all ages, and the little pop of color can be customized for any giftee.

It’s such a cute little Valentine’s Day gift, perfect for guys and gals. Anyone can make hearts for Valentine’s Day. Let’s think outside the box and get crafty!

Robot “Love Machine” Crochet Pattern

Supplies:

Red Heart Soft in Light Grey Heather

Caron Simply Soft in Watermelon

Scraps of black yarn

E/3.5mm hook

12mm safety eyes

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Polyester stuffing/Polyfil

Stuffing stick/chopstick/pencil

Skill level:

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Abbreviations:

Ch: chain

Sl st: slip stitch

Sc: single crochet

Dc: Double Crochet

Tc: Triple Crochet

BPSc: Back Post Single Crochet

2Sc or Inc: Two Sc in the same Sc, Increase

Dec: Decrease or Sc2tog (it will make your project look cleaner if you do an “invisible” decrease)

3ScDec:  Three Single Crochet Decrease. Dec by inserting hook into front loop of next 3 Sc, Yarn Over, pull through all 4 loops on hook

Notes before Starting:

*This pattern is written in U.S. terms.

*This project is worked in joined rounds. Rounds are started with a chain and joined with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

*Your total stitch count will be in parentheses at the end of every row. This will help you to keep count of your stitches and make sure the finished product looks right. Chains and Slip Stitches do not count as stitches.

Special Stitch:

The 3ScDec is a bit tricky, so I’ve included a few pictures to help you. This decrease is done by inserting your hook into the front loops of 3 single crochets, yarn over your hook, and pulling the yarn through all four loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull through remaining three loops on your hook.

Insert your hook into the Front Loops Only of the next 3 single crochet

Front Loops on the hook.

Back Loops still in round and NOT on the hook.

Yarn over your hook and pull through all four loops on your hook.

Two loops left on your hook. Yarn over and pull through remaining loops.

One loop left on your hook. 3ScDec is complete!

Arms (Make 2)

*Join with Sl St and Ch 1 unless otherwise noted.

Round 1: Magic Circle 4 (4)

Round 2: 3 Sc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: Sc in 1st Sc, (3Sc in next Sc, Sc in next 2 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last Sc (20)

Round 4: Sc in the 1st 2 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 4 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 2 Sc (28)

Round 5: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (28)

Round 6: Sc in each Sc around (28)

Rounds 7-10: Sc in each Sc around (28) (4 rounds)

Round 11: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (28)

Round 12: Sc in 1st 2 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in next 4 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 2 Sc (20)

Round 13: Sc in 1st Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in next 2 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last Sc (12)

Stuff cube firmly but not so firmly that it distorts the shape of the cube.

Round 14: 3ScDec four times (4)

Chain 9, Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Sc in remaining 7 ch, Sl st in top of cube just next to the arm. Ch 1, Sc in all 8 Sc of arm. Finish Off and leave a length to sew arm and hand to body.

Legs (make 2)

*Join with Sl St and Ch 1 unless otherwise noted.

Round 1: Magic Circle 4 (4)

Round 2: 3 Sc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: Sc in 1st Sc, (3Sc in next Sc, Sc in next 2 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last Sc (20)

Round 4: Sc in the 1st 2 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 4 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 2 Sc (28)

Round 5: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (28)

Round 6: Sc in each Sc around (28)

Rounds 7-10: Sc in each Sc around (28)

Round 11: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (28)

Round 12: Sc in 1st 2 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in next 4 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 2 Sc (20)

Round 13: Sc in 1st Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in next 2 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last Sc (12)

Stuff cube firmly but not so firmly that it distorts the shape of the cube.

Round 14: 3ScDec four times (4)

Chain 12, Sc in the 2nd Ch from hook. Sc in remaining 10 Ch, Sl st in top of cube just next to the arm. Ch 1, Sc in all 11 Sc of leg. Finish Off and leave a length to sew leg and foot to body.

Head

*Join with Sl St and Ch 1 unless otherwise noted.

Round 1: Magic Circle 4 (4)

Round 2: 3 Sc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: Sc in 1st Sc, (3Sc in next Sc, Sc in next 2 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last Sc (20)

Round 4: Sc in the 1st 2 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 4 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 2 Sc (28)

Round 5: Sc in the 1st 3 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 6 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 3 Sc (36)

Round 6: Sc in the 1st 4 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 8 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 4 Sc (44)

Round 7: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (44)

Rounds 8-16: Sc in each Sc around (44)

Round 17: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (44)

Round 18: Sc in the 1st 4 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 8 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 4 Sc (36)

Round 19: Sc in the 1st 3 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 6 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 3 Sc (28)

Turn the head so the seam is in the back. Insert 12mm eyes into the space between Rounds 12 and 13 about 6 Sc apart.

Round 20: Sc in the 1st 2 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 4 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 2 Sc (20)

Stuff head firmly without distorting the shape of the head.

Round 21: Sc in the 1st Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 2 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last Sc (12)

Round 22: (3ScDec) four times (4)

Finish off and leave a length of yarn about 10” long to sew the head onto the body

Body

*Join with Sl St and Ch 1 unless otherwise noted.

Round 1: Magic Circle 4 (4)

Round 2: 3 Sc in each Sc around (12)

Round 3: Sc in 1st Sc, (3Sc in next Sc, Sc in next 2 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last Sc (20)

Round 4: Sc in the 1st 2 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 4 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 2 Sc (28)

Round 5: Sc in the 1st 3 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 6 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 3 Sc (36)

Round 6: Sc in the 1st 4 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 8 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 4 Sc (44)

Round 7: Sc in the 1st 5 Sc, (3 Sc in the next Sc, Sc in the next 10 Sc) three times, 3 Sc in next Sc, Sc in last 5 Sc (52)

Round 8: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (52)

Round 9: Sc in each Sc around (52)

Rounds 10-20: Sc in each Sc around (52) (11 rounds)

Round 21: Back Post Single Crochet in each Sc around (52)

Round 22: Sc in the 1st 5 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 10 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 5 Sc (44)

Round 23: Sc in the 1st 4 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 8 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 4 Sc (36)

Round 24: Sc in the 1st 3 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 6 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 3 Sc (28)

Round 25: Sc in the 1st 2 Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 4 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last 2 Sc (20)

Stuff body firmly without distorting the shape of the body.

Round 26: Sc in the 1st Sc, (3ScDec, Sc in the next 2 Sc) three times, 3ScDec, Sc in last Sc (12)

Round 27: (3ScDec) four times (4)

Finish off and weave in all ends.

Assembly

Using the length of yarn left on the head and your tapestry needle, sew the head to the body, making sure that the seam on the body is facing the back. Sew the arms to the top lip of the body on each side, centered on the sides. Sew the legs to the middle of the bottom of the body, one on each side of the center. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Using black yarn, embroider eyelashes next to the safety eyes and create a small “v” a couple rows down and centered between the eyes to make a small mouth. Use the Watermelon yarn and make 2 small lines under each set of eyelashes to create blushing little cheeks.

Accessories

Heart

To make the Robot’s heart, start with a Magic Circle and ch 2, 2 Dc, 3 Sc, ch, Dc, ch, 3 Sc, 2 Dc, ch 2, Sl st through center. Tighten circle and finish off, leaving a length of yarn to sew the Heart to the body of the Robot.

Bow

To make the Robot’s bow, start with a Magic Circle and ch 5. Make 6 Tc, ch 5, Sl st into center, ch 5, make 6 Tc, ch 5 and Sl st into center. Pull Magic Circle tight and leave a 12” length of yarn. Wrap the length of yarn tightly around the center of the bow several times and shape it. Once the bow is the desired size and shape, Finish Off and sew the bow to the head of the Robot.

Now send your adorable little Love Machine to your Valentine!

Get crafty and have an awesome day!

Jessica from 3rd House

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