Mini Squiddle
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hooked_on_animeBy request and because it's not like I can actually sell these anymore, mini Squiddles!
Pattern time!
One of the things I really love about this pattern is that I can do it all in one go, no cutting at all. So convenient!
Things you need to know: US stitch names, crocheting in the round (spiral), increasing ([stitch] 2 in 1), Decreasing ([stitch] 2 tog), Single Crochet (sc), Slip Stitch (slst), Front Post Crochet (fp [stitch]), Front Loop Crochet (fl [stitch])
Materials (per Squiddle): Yarn (main color + black; I use worsted weight for both), crochet hook (I use 5mm), two 12mm plastic safety eyes*, stuffing, one strength six (6) magnet*.
* Both these materials are optional. I use regular yarn for Horrorterror-style mini Squiddles and they don't need to be magnetic, especially if you're only making one.
Pattern:
Round 1: Begin in a ring; Sc 6; continue in a spiral
Round 2: Sc 12 (sc 2 in 1 all around)
Round 3: Sc 18 (sc 2 in 1, sc 1)
Round 4 thru 8: Sc 18
Round 9: Fl sc 27 (fl sc 1, fl sc 2 in 1) (add eyes now)
Round 10: Sc 18 (sc 1, sc 2 tog)
Round 11: Sc 12 (sc 1, sc 2 tog) (stuff, add magnet (optional) now)
Round 12: Sc 6 (sc 2 tog all around)
Round 13: Sl st 3 (every other) to close
Round 14/legs: Fp slst to get to Round 11; ([ch 5, sl st 4; fp slst 3] x 6)
Finish
Cut the tail of the yarn long. Use it to sew Round 9 and Round 10 together so they don't puff out too much.
Don't worry too much about getting the magnets facing the right directions; I don't usually have any trouble shifting them around so they can stick together after I've closed the Squiddles up.
And there you go! Really one of my simpler patterns. Enjoy!
Pattern time!
One of the things I really love about this pattern is that I can do it all in one go, no cutting at all. So convenient!
Things you need to know: US stitch names, crocheting in the round (spiral), increasing ([stitch] 2 in 1), Decreasing ([stitch] 2 tog), Single Crochet (sc), Slip Stitch (slst), Front Post Crochet (fp [stitch]), Front Loop Crochet (fl [stitch])
Materials (per Squiddle): Yarn (main color + black; I use worsted weight for both), crochet hook (I use 5mm), two 12mm plastic safety eyes*, stuffing, one strength six (6) magnet*.
* Both these materials are optional. I use regular yarn for Horrorterror-style mini Squiddles and they don't need to be magnetic, especially if you're only making one.
Pattern:
Round 1: Begin in a ring; Sc 6; continue in a spiral
Round 2: Sc 12 (sc 2 in 1 all around)
Round 3: Sc 18 (sc 2 in 1, sc 1)
Round 4 thru 8: Sc 18
Round 9: Fl sc 27 (fl sc 1, fl sc 2 in 1) (add eyes now)
Round 10: Sc 18 (sc 1, sc 2 tog)
Round 11: Sc 12 (sc 1, sc 2 tog) (stuff, add magnet (optional) now)
Round 12: Sc 6 (sc 2 tog all around)
Round 13: Sl st 3 (every other) to close
Round 14/legs: Fp slst to get to Round 11; ([ch 5, sl st 4; fp slst 3] x 6)
Finish
Cut the tail of the yarn long. Use it to sew Round 9 and Round 10 together so they don't puff out too much.
Don't worry too much about getting the magnets facing the right directions; I don't usually have any trouble shifting them around so they can stick together after I've closed the Squiddles up.
And there you go! Really one of my simpler patterns. Enjoy!
Re: Yarn + Magnets
Date: 2013-12-27 02:51 pm (UTC)Yeah, magnets typically aren't anywhere near the yarn. At my local Hobby Lobby (before I stopped shopping there for Reasons), they were located right near the plastic eyes, which was quite convenient for me. At my local Michael's, I think they were located kinda near jewelry making supplies? I haven't had to buy magnets in a while. If you're up to such activities, try asking a staff person; if you find one and approach them first, you won't be surprised by the "Can I help you find something?" question and blurt out that you're fine before remembering that you actually do need help finding something and are now too embarrassed to ask. (What do you mean, I'm the only one with that problem?) You can also try a hardware store, though I make no guarantees there.
I actually rather like wandering around the aisles in craft stores just to look at stuff; I've occasionally found comparable products in different parts of the store for completely different prices. Also, at least in the US, it's a good time to visit; fake snow should be on sale, which works great as stuffing.
/monologue