Spinda

Hi guys!  Sorry I've been gone for a bit(once a again), but I back with a new pattern!  So, lets get to it!

Spinda

MATERIALS:

WW yarn in cream and orange-pink (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Aran and Coral)
G Hook
Fiberfill
Felt in black
Sewing needle and thread
Fabric Glue (optional)



BODY: Start with orange-pink
Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (48)
Rnd 7-12: sc in each sc around (48) Change to white/cream at end of rnd 12
Rnd 13: sc in 1st 4 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 16, change back to cream, sc in next 8, change back to orange, sc in next 16, change back to cream, sc in last 4 sc (48)
Rnd 14: sc in 1st 5 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 14, change back to cream, sc in next 10, change back to orange, sc in next 14, change back to cream, sc in last 5 sc (48)
Rnd 15: sc in 1st 6 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 12, change back to cream, sc in next 12, change back to orange, sc in next 12, change back to cream, sc in last 6 sc (48)
Rnd 16: sc in 1st 7 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 10, change back to cream, sc in next 14, change back to orange, sc in next 10, change back to cream, sc in last 7 sc (48)
Rnd 17: sc in 1st 8 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 8, change back to cream, sc in next 16, change back to orange, sc in next 8, change back to cream, sc in last 8 sc (48)
Rnd 18: sc in 1st 9 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 6, change back to cream, sc in next 18, change back to orange, sc in next 6, change back to cream, sc in last 9 sc (48)
Rnd 19: sc in 1st 10 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 4, change back to cream, sc in next 20, change back to orange, sc in next 4, change back to cream, sc in last 10 sc (48)
Rnd 20: sc in 1st 11 sc, switch back to orange, sc in next 2, change back to cream, sc in next 22, change back to orange, sc in next 2, change back to cream, sc in last 11 sc (48)
Rnd 21: * sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat * to * around (40)
Rnd 22: sc in each sc around (40)
If you haven't started stuffing yet, do so now. Stuff firmly and shape body as you progress. Continue to stuff firmly and shape as you go along.
Rnd 23: * sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat * to * around (32)
Rnd 24: sc in each sc around (32)
Rnd 25: * sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat * to * around (24)
Rnd 26: sc in each sc around (24)
F/O and finish stuffing (slightly overstuff neck opening to prevent sagging later) Weave in ends (neck opening is not closed)





HEAD: with cream
Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16)
Rnd 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (24)
Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (32)
Rnd 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (40)
Rnd 6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat * to * around (48)
Rnd 7: * sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc * repeat * to * around (56)
Rnd 8-18: sc in each sc around (56)
Rnd 19: * sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat * to * around (48)
If you haven't started stuffing yet, do so now. Stuff firmly and shape the head as you progress. Continue to stuff firmly and shape as you go along.
Rnd 20: * sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat * to * around (40)
Rnd 21: * sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat * to * around (32)
Rnd 22: * sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat * to * around (24)
Rnd 23: sc even (24)
F/O and add any stuffing needed to firmly shape the head. Pin neck opening of head to the slightly overstuffed neck opening of the body.




Back of Head Spot: with orange

Rnd 1-3: repeat rnds 1-3 of head.  F/O, sew to back of head.






Ears: with cream
Rnd 1: 9 sc in magic ring (9)
Rnd 2: inc around (18)
Rnd 3: *sc 2, inc* repeat around (24)
Rnd 4-6: sc even (24)
Rnd 7: sc in next 4sc, dec, repeat around (20)
Rnd 8-9: sc even (20)
Rnd 10: sc in next 3sc, dec, repeat around (16)
Rnd 11-12: sc even (16)
Rnd 13: sc in next 2sc, dec, repeat around (12)
Rnd 14-15: sc even (12)
F/O, stuff lightly.





FEET/LEGS: start with orange

Rnd 1: 9 sc in magic ring (9) Change to cream in last sc(I forgot to do this, but this is to give you Spinda his/her little paw pads)
Rnd 2: sc even (9)
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (repeat twice more).(12)
Rnd 4: sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc (repeat twice more) (15)
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around (15)
Rnd 7: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc (repeat twice more) (18)
Rnd 8: sc in each sc around (18)
Begin 'hip' structure (working now in rows)
Row 1: sc in each of next 9 sc (leave remaining sc unworked). Chain 1 and turn (9)
Row 2: dec over first two sc, sc across to final two sc, dec over last two sc. Chain 1 and turn (7)
F/O. Stuff firmly while shaping. Weave in ends.





ARMS: with orange

Rnd 1: 9 sc in magic ring (9)
Rnd 2: sc even (9)
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (repeat twice more) (12)
Rnd 4-12: Sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 13: HDC in each of next 6 sc. Leave all remaining sc unworked. (6)
F/O. Stuff lightly. (arms shouldn't be stuffed too firmly or they won't position properly). Weave in ends.





Tail: with cream

Rnd 1: 9 sc in magic ring (9)
Rnd 2: sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next sc (repeat twice more) (12)
Rnd 3: sc next, 2 sc next, around (18)
Rnd 4: sc even (18)
Rnd 5: sc next 5, 2 sc next, around (21)
Rnd 6: sc even (21)
Rnd 7: sc next 5, dec over next 2, around (18)
Rnd 8: sc next 4, dec over next 2, around (15)
Rnd 9: sc next 3, dec over next, around (12)
F/O




Assembly:
Using the pics as a guide point, pin everything in place, then sew together.  As for the face and ear spots, go nuts!  Every Spinda has different face a ear spots, so have fun!  Have an in game Spinda you love the spots of?  Transfer that to your Spinda!  Saw one in the show you liked?  Transfer that to your Spinda!
After you've got your Spinda's face and ear spots sorted, you can either embroider the swirly bits, nose, and mouth, or do like I did and just paint them on with black fabric paint.
Now go have a dizzy good time with your Spinda!

Pokemon and Spinda are owned by the Pokemon Company, Game Freak, and Nintendo.
This pattern is owned by me.

Baby Cuttlefish

This pattern was drafted by request of my long time friend, Nick(he just started to crochet this year, and he's already gotten really good!  I'm so proud!).  He wanted to be able to make a key-chain sized cuttlefish, but was having some trouble drafting a pattern.  So, with out further babbling from me, here's the pattern!

Baby Cuttlefish
Materials
G hook
WW yarn in two colors
Stuffing
Tiny-ass Safety eyes, or fabric paint to make eyes


Main Body: (with first color)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring, or ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 4: *sc 1, 2sc in next sc* repeat around (18)
Rnd 5-7: sc in each sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc in the next 5 sc, in back(out-facing) loops only for the next 8 sc, (slip stitch, ch 5, slip stitch back up ch [4], slip stitch back into starting stitch), sc in the last 5 sc. (10 sc and 8 "arms")
Rnd 9: *sc, dec over the next 2 sc* repeat around, treating the front(in-facing) loops as a normal sc. (12) Add the saftey eyes if you're using them, and start stuffing.
Rnd 10: *dec over the next 2 sc* repeat around (6).  Finish stuffing, F/O, sew shut, weave in your end.


Fins: (with second color, join to main body just under 1st arm)

Quick note, this is a little tricky, but completely do-able.
Row 1: Working up the side of the cuttlefish *5 sc in next stitch, slip stitch in next stitch*  Repeat *-* to other side of the cuttlefish(you should get 7 "scallops").

 Slip stitch to underside, behind 8th arm.  F/O and weave in your ends.  Paint on the face now if you're going that route.

Here's what your finished cuttlefish should look like(please pretend it has a face, I didn't have time to paint one on, lol).

3DS XL Carrying Case

Whoot!  A new post already!  It's kinda a re-tread of the last pattern I posted, but I wanted to share this with you anyway!

3DS XL Carrying Case

Materials:
WW yarn in two colors
H hook
Carabiner


Back + Flap:  with 1st color, ch26

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across, ch 1, turn(25).

Row 2-24: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn(25)

Row 25: Dec, sc to last 2 sc, dec, ch 1, turn(23)

Row 26: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn(23)

Row 27: Repeat Row 25(21)

Row 28: Repeat Row 26(21)

Row 29: Repeat Row 25(19)

Row 30: Repeat Row 26(19)

Row 31: Repeat Row 25(17)

Row 32: Repeat Row 26(17)

Row 33: Repeat Row 25(15)

Row 34: Repeat Row 26(15)  F/O, set aside for now.

Front: with 1st color, ch 26

Row 1-18: Repeat Rows 1-18 of Back + Flap, F/O, set aside for now.

Side: with 1st or 2nd color, ch 5

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across, ch 1, turn(4)

Row 2-61: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn(4) F/O if working with 1st color.  If working with 2nd color, ch 1, and move on to Border/Putting it Together

Border/Putting it together:

This is a bit confusing, but I have photos to help you understand what I'm saying here.

In 2nd color, Sc the side strip to the front, F/O.

Repeat with Back starting at row 18. Then sc up the side of the flap, placing 2 sc in 1st coner, sc in next 2, tie down piece (ch 16, slst back down ch, slst back into stitch you chained from), sc until there's 2 sts left, tie down piece, sc in next st, 2sc in last stitch, sc back down flap, slst into 1sc of joining back and side.  F/O.

Carabiner Strap: In 1st or 2nd color, ch 5

Row 1-10: Repeat Rows 1-10 of Side Strip.  F/O, set aside for now.

If using the 1st color, sc up both sides in 2nd color.  If using 2nd color, just sc around the piece.

Side note: Make two of these if you want belt loops, instead.  You may have to make this part longer if you wear a wide belt.

Last bit, I swear!

At two different points on the bottom trim of the front, join 2nd color, make a tie down piece, F/O, and weave in your ends.

Tada!  You're done!  Feel free to add velcro for extra closing power!

3DS Carrying Case

Wow!  It's been a long time since I posted anything over here.  Sorry!  Anyway, I have a fresh new pattern to share with you guys!


3DS Carrying Case

Materials
WW Yarn in 2 colors
H hook
Carabiner



Back and Flap: In 1st color, ch 23

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across, ch 1, turn (22)

Row 2-18: Sc across, ch 1, turn (22)

Row 19: Dec, sc across to last 2, dec, ch 1, turn (20)

Row 20: Sc across, ch 1, turn (20)

Row 21: Repeat Row 19 (18)

Row 22: Repeat Row 20 (18)

Row 23: Repeat Row 19 (16)

Row 24: Repeat Row 20 (16)

Row 25: Repeat Row 19 (14)

Row 26: Repeat Row 20 (14)

Row 27: Repeat Row 19 (12)

Row 28: Repeat Row 20 (12)

F/O, set aside for now.

Front: in 1st color, ch 23

Row 1-14: Repeat 1-14 of Back and Flap piece.  F/O, set aside for now.

Side Strip: In 1st color, ch 5

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across, ch 1, turn (4)

Row 2-50: Sc across, ch 1, turn (4)

Carabiner Strap: In 1st color, ch 5

Row 1-10: Repeat Rows 1-10 of Side Strip.  F/O, set aside for now.

Side note: Make two of these if you want belt loops, instead.  You may have to make this part longer if you wear a wide belt.

Border/Putting it together:

This is a bit confusing, but I have photos to help you understand what I'm saying here.

In 2nd color, Sc the side strip to the front, F/O.

Repeat with Back starting at row 14. Then sc up the side of the flap, placing 2 sc in 1st coner, sc in next 2, tie down piece (ch 16, slst back down ch, slst back into stitch you chained from), sc until there's 2 sts left, tie down piece, sc in next st, 2sc in last stitch, sc back down flap, slst into 1sc of joining back and side.  F/O.

Now's a good time to go ahead and start weaving in ends.

In 2nd color, sc up both sides of Carabiner Strap, then sew onto one of the sides of the case.  If making belt loops, sew onto the back, neer the top and evenly spaced apart.

Last bit, I swear!

At two different points on the bottom trim of the front, join 2nd color, make a tie down piece, F/O, and weave in your ends.

Tada!  You're done!  Feel free to add velcro for extra closing power!