Golden Snitch Crochet Pattern

Materials:

- Worsted Wieght Yarn - gold and off white

- Hook - 4mm or G/6

- Polyfil fiber stuffing

- Large Needle for sewing

Stitches & Techniques:

- Magic Ring/Adjustable Loop

- Slip Stitch

- Chain (CH)

- Single Crochet (SC)

Ball:

This ball is made in the round, this means you will not join between rounds but just keep going continuously around. Please use a stitch marker between each round so you know where to start.

*Use gold yarn.

To begin make a magic ring/adjustable loop

Round 1: SC 6 in ring

Round 2: 2SC in each SC around (12 stitches total)

Round 3: 2SC in first SC, then SC in next SC - repeat around (18 stitches total)

Rounds 4-8: SC in each SC (18 stitches total)

Round 9: SC2Tog, SC in next stitch - repeat around (12 stitches)

Round 10: SC2tog 6 times (6 stitches total) SlSt into next stitch and tie off leaving long tail.

Finishing - with the long tail weave it through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight, tie and weave in remaining yarn. Viola - you have your ball!



Wing (make 2):

*Use off white yarn

To begin CH2 (make sure you leave a long tail, you will use this to sew the wing to the ball), Row Row 1: 2SC in second CH from hook, CH1 Turn

Row 2: Sc in first SC, then 2SC in second SC (3 stitches total), CH1 Turn

Row 3-8: SC in each SC (3 stitches), CH1, Turn

Row9: SC in next 2 SC, CH1, turn

Row 10: SC in next 2 SC, CH1, turn

Row 11: SC in next SC, tie off, weave in tail.

Assembly:

Take your wings and sew them midway down your ball. Be sure to position the wing so that it points up slightly to give the look of "flight."

So many people have really enjoyed my Snitches and I hope you do too! I have found these make great Christmas gifts! Just thread a string through the top and you have an ornament perfect for any Harry Potter fan! Kitties love to bat these around the house too, especially if you stuff a jingle bell in the ball.

Please let me know if you have any questions by sending me a private message.

Enjoy!

Crochet Lightning Bolt Pattern

Hello there! Below is a very basic pattern for a simple Crochet Lightning Bolt Applique, Bookmark ... or whatever you can think of! I created this pattern while making items for a Harry Potter conference craft fair. I made several other items for the fair that I can't wait to share with you! Enjoy this pattern and let me know if you have any questions.

Lightning Bolt

Things You'll Need:

Yarn: Worsted Weight, I used Red Heart but I would think a sturdy cotton would work even better for the shaping.
Hook: G or 4 mm
Needle for weaving in Ends

Stitches to Know:
Single Crochet (SC)
Slip Stitch (SlSt)
Chain (CH)

To begin CH 8

Row 1: Turn and SC in second CH from hook and continue to the end, CH 1, turn

Row 2:SC in each SC (7 stitches), CH 1, turn

Row 3: SC in each SC (7 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn

Row 4: SC in the second SC from the hook (6 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 5: SC across (6 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 6: SC in second SC from hook, SC across, when you reach the end CH 3, turn
Row 7: SC in the second CH from hook, SC in next CH, SC in next 3 SC (5 stitches), CH 1, turn

Row 8: SC across (5 stitches), CH 1, turn

Row 9: SC across (5 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 10: SC in second SC from hook, SC across (4 stitches), CH 1, turn

Row 11: SC across (4 stitches) then CH 3, turn
Row 12: SC in second CH from hook. SC in next CH, then SC in the next 2 SC  (4 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 13: SC across (4 stitches) do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 14: SC in second SC and across (3 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 15: SC across (3 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 16: SC in second SC from hook, SC next SC,(2 stitches) CH 1, turn
Row 17: SC in the two SC, so NOT CH 1, turn
Row 18: SC in second SC from hook leaving one SC, CH 1, turn
Row 19: SC in last SC, CH 1

Edging: 
To tighten up the shape of the bolt, SlSt around the whole bolt, CH 2 at each outer corner to help make more of a pointed edge.

Crochet Lightning Bolt

Hello there! Below is a very basic pattern for a simple Crochet Lightning Bolt Applique, Bookmark ... or whatever you can think of! I created this pattern while making items for a Harry Potter conference craft fair. Enjoy this pattern and let me know if you have any questions.

Lightning Bolt

Things You'll Need:

Yarn: Worsted Weight, I used Red Heart but I would think a sturdy cotton would work even better for the shaping.
Hook: G or 4 mm
Needle for weaving in Ends

Stitches to Know:
Single Crochet (SC)
Slip Stitch (SlSt)
Chain (CH)

To begin CH 8

Row 1: Turn and SC in second CH from hook and continue to the end, CH 1, turn

Row 2:SC in each SC (7 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 4: SC in the second SC from the hook (6 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 5: SC across (6 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 6: SC in second SC from hook, SC across, when you reach the end CH 3, turn
Row 7: SC in the second CH from hook, SC in next CH, SC in next 3 SC (5 stitches), CH 1, turn 
Row 9: SC across (5 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 10: SC in second SC from hook, SC across (4 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 11: SC across (4 stitches) then CH 3, turn
Row 12: SC in second CH from hook. SC in next CH, then SC in the next 2 SC  (4 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 13: SC across (4 stitches) do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 14: SC in second SC and across (3 stitches), CH 1, turn
Row 15: SC across (3 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn
Row 16: SC in second SC from hook, SC next SC,(2 stitches) CH 1, turn
Row 17: SC in the two SC, so NOT CH 1, turn
Row 18: SC in second SC from hook leaving one SC, CH 1, turn
Row 19: SC in last SC, CH 1
Round 1: To tighten up the shape of the bolt, SlSt around the whole bolt, CH 2 at each outer corner to help make more of a pointed edge.

Row 3: SC in each SC (7 stitches), do NOT CH 1, turn

Row 8: SC across (5 stitches), CH 1, turn

Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern

This pattern for a little drawstring pouch is pretty basic. I was inspired to make this by my friend Leisa of Mystical Hodgepodge, who thought these would sell well at an upcoming scifi/fantasy conference. This pouch is just the right size to hold gaming dice, cards, fairy dust ... the usual.

I had a lot of fun whipping up this pattern and plan to make about ten in varying color combos. The color scheme of the pouch pictured is for Gryffindor of the Harry Potter series.

I am still new to writing patterns so please please please message me if you get confused or have any questions! 

Enjoy!

Small Crochet Drawstring Pouch Pattern

What You'll Need:

- Yarn: Worsted Weight, one or more colors

- Hook: H or 5mm

- Needle for weaving in ends

Things to know: 

- Each round begins by chaining the appropriate amount for the stitch in the round.

       ex. a Double Crochet round would start with a Chain 2

- the Chain in the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch, it is simply a "step-up" to begin the next round, be sure you make your first stitches in the same space as the Chain.

-  each round ends with a slip stitch into the top of the first actual stitch, NOT the chain.

- If you choose to use multiple colors I recommend using the darker color for the bottom.   I began alternating at  round 7. But it's your project so use whatever colors you like!

When I alternate colors for the stripes on my two colored pouch I simply carry the yarn up each round as pictured below:

Hardly notice the seam (it's on the inside anyway) and makes for quicker work and much fewer ends to weave in! Yuck! Who likes weaving in ends? 

The Pouch:

To begin make a Magic Ring (MR)

Round 1: Chain (CH) 2 Double Crochet (DC) 10 in MR, join with Slip Stitch (SlSt) into the top of first DC. 

Round 2: CH2 and 2DC  in the same space, 2DC in each stitch around, join with SlSt into the top of first DC. 

Round 3: CH2 and 2DC, DC, 2DC, DC, repeat around, join with SlSt into the top of first DC. 

Round 4: CH1 and 2 Single Crochet(SC), SC, SC, 2SC repeat around, join with SlSt into the top of the first SC.

Round 5: CH1 and (working in back loops only) SC,  SC in each stitch around, join with SlSt into the first SC (both loops). 

Round 6-14: CH2 and DC in each stitch around, join with SlSt into the top of first DC. 

The next round is the where you will eventually thread the drawstring.

Round 15: CH3 and Treble Crochet (TC) around, join with SlSt into the top of the first TC.

Round 16-17: CH2 and DC Around, join with SlSt into top of first DC.

Round 18: CH1 and SC around, join with SlSt into the top of first SC.

Trimming! The final round it to give the pouch just a little style, I would imagine many different borders could work here. Or maybe you prefer no "border" at all? I like this simple tiny picot border I first stumbled upon over at Attic24. Thanks again Lucy!

Round 19: CH1 and SlSt into the first 3 stitches, in the next stitch SC CH2 SC, then SlSt  into the next 3 stitches, repeat this around, join into your first SlSt.

Weave in ends and you're done with the basic pouch portion!

Drawstring:

Row 1: CH 50, tie off (to create tassel, if you don't want a tassel then CH1 extra. And turn your work, begin next row in second chain from hook.)

Row 2: SlSt in second CH from hook and continue to the end. Tie off. 

To finish thread your drawstring through the Treble Crochet round alternating in and out of each stitch.

Viola! Done!!!

Hope you enjoy my pattern!

Crochet Spring Flower Garland Pattern

I love seasonal garlands. With Spring right around the corner I just had to create a new flowery garland. Hope you all enjoy this pattern!

Materials Needed:
Yarn: Worsted Weight, assorted colors
Hook: I/5.50 mm 
Darning Needle

Stitches and Techniques:
Magic/Adjustable Ring
Chain
SC - Single Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
DC - Double Crochet
Slip Stitch

Good to know

• The number of flowers you make will depend on how long you would like your garland to be ... I made 8 flowers.
• After you have made your flowers, weave in ends and block to help shape them. A light press is helpful too. 

Pattern: 

Flower:
Begin with Magic Circle/Adjustable Ring using Yellow yarn.
Round 1: Chain 2 then crochet DC 11 times in ring, a total of 12 stitches.  Pull the ring tight, then slip stitch into the top of chain 2. Tie off.

Round 2: Switch to color for petals. 

Anchor the new color with a SC ...

Then in same stitch Chain 6, SC, *Chain 1, Skip next stitch, then in next stitch SC, Chain 6, SC*

 Repeat around until you have 6 loops for petals. Chain 1 and Slip Stitch into the first SC made

 DON'T TIE OFF CONTINUE WITH SAME COLOR.

Round 3: You will be making the petals by working out of each Chain 6 loop. Each flower petal will be the same as the first one. So, here we go!

*SC, HDC, HDC, DC, DC, DC, Chain 2, DC, DC, DC, HDC, HDC, SC* 

Now repeat in each of the next 5 loops. Slip stitch in first SC, tie off, and weave in ends!

Viola! Pretty!

  To Create Garland:
Using Green, chain 25, *Slip Stitch in the top of one of the Chain 2 of one of the petals, Chain 15* repeat** until you have attached your last flower and then chain 25, tie off and you are done! Hang and LOOOOVE!

Daleks, Daffodils, and Grannys

Happy Sunday!

I recently made this little Dalek ... I got the basic pattern from Elle Skene on Ravelry. The original pattern was made as an Egg Cozy. A very cute idea, especially with Easter coming up. However, I really couldn't think of any reason I would need an Egg cozy so I went ahead and just made a stuffed version. 

Project Notes:

Hook: 4.00 mm/G

Yarn: Worsted Wieght Acrylic

My Alternations:

-First I changed this pattern up a little by increasing the black row at the bottom once more ... so it went: *2SC, SC, SC, SC, SC* all the way around. In the next round I crocheted only in the front loops. I then made a base by creating a flat circle. Starting with 6 SC in a magic ring and increased by one 5 times. I then stuffed the Dalek ... not too tightly though because I wanted it to sit flat and stand up. After simply attach the flat circle to the bottom by using a whip stitch and you're done!

- I added the little "ears" by simply chaining 4, then slip stitching in the second chain from hook down. Sew to top of head. 

-I also added the little "eye" piece at the end of the scope. I did this by SC4 in a Magic ring. I then tied a blue knot and sewed it to the center when I attached the black piece to the grey. 

I looooove this little Dalek! I can't wait to make more. I want to make one for all my Whovian friends ... if only time would allow!

I have also returned to working on my Summer Garden Granny Square Throw blanket.... 

It has been put away for quite some time while I focused on some other projects but I have decided I want to finish this piece sooner than later. 

So many wild colors!

Stacks of Squares!!!

                 

I have decided to mix the blanket up a bit by added a few large squares randomly throughout ... here are the four I have made so far. I just love staring at them!

I still have quite a few more squares to go. So far I have 34/75 Small Squares and 4/5 Large Squares ... then I have to weave in ends, block them, sew them together AND create a border.

Lots and lots to do! Wish me luck!

Crocheted Ewok!

     One of my biggest New Years resolutions this year was to really start trying to selling my creations. I have always been hesitant to really put myself out there, as many of you other crafters can identify with, I wasn't sure if what I was creating was "good" enough. Well, after a lot of pushing from friends and family, and some success at small festivals, I have decided to go for it! I mean if I LOVE my stuff other folks most likely will right?

     This was the first "Large" crocheted toy I have ever made and I am officially HOOKED! I have been making small/medium toys for over a year now, so I felt pretty comfortable creating one on a larger scale. I had the BEST time making this little Ewok. I already have several orders for more! I am also currently working on the pattern that I plan on selling at my soon to exist Etsy shop (along with the finished product). I'm hoping to have a number of things ready when I begin my shop so I will keep you all posted when I do! I'm aiming for sometime in February!

Anyway .... here he is in all his splendor!

 This little Ewok is pretty soft and very very snuggly! His "furry" face, ears and tummy are nice and fluffy! You can see his ruffly belly! 

 Relaxing here in his native habitat ... the forest!

                         His hat is removable, so I wanted to share a few shots of the Ewok in the buff!

I can't really express how much fun it was making this guy ... He was very, Very, VERY difficult to part with! I can attest to his cuddle factor as I caught myself snuggling him like a teddy bear more than once!

Simple Mangosteen Crochet Pattern

A Mangosteen is a type of fruit I first tasted in Southeast Asia. It seems to have received a lot of attention the past decade as an ingredient in “health” drinks and supplements. I can’t say how true the claims that mangosteen is “good” for your health, but it is a fruit and it is delicious so it’s got that going for it.  There is a pretty comprehensive website about mangosteens if you want to learn more. www.mangosteen.com

The pattern below is very simple, but the stem may be a bit tricky for beginners.

 

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn – purples (body) & greens (stem) – I went with very bright purple and green … obviously not the most realistic of colors – but hey – it’s a crocheted fruit – give me a break! Anyway, any colors you pick in those families will do just nicely. 
• Hook - G/4.00mm
• Stitch Maker (I like to use safety pins)
• Fiber filling (I use polyfil)
• Needle for stitching and darning

Stitches & Techniques you need to know:

• Magic Ring
• Crocheting in Continuous Rounds (Amigurumi style)
• Slip Stitch  (SLST)
• Single Crochet (SC)
• Half Double Crochet (HDC)
• Double Crochet (DC)
• Single Crochet 2 Together (SC2TOG)
• Repeat Between **

THE BODY:

USING YOUR PURPLE YARN MAKE MAGIC CIRCLE, THEN CH1

ROUND 1: SC 6 INTO CIRCLE, PULL TIGHT

ROUND 2: SC 2 IN EACH SC (you are now crocheting in the round, you do not need to slip stitch in the first stitch from the first round – you simply start the next round in that stitch, get it?) Use your stitch marker after you have made your first SC so you know where your next round will begin. 

ROUND 3: *SC 2 IN FIRST SC, THEN SC IN NEXT*

ROUND 4: *SC 2 IN FIRST SC, THEN SC IN NEXT 2*

ROUND 5: *SC 2 IN FIRST SC, THEN SC IN NEXT 3*

ROUND 6: *SC 2 IN FIRST SC, THEN SC IN NEXT 4*

ROUND 7: *SC 2 IN FIRST SC, THEN SC IN NEXT 5*

ROUND 8: *SC 2 IN FIRST SC, THEN SC IN NEXT 6*

ROUND 9-12: SC IN EACH STITCH

ROUND 13: *SC2TOG, SC IN 6*

ROUND 14: *SC2TOG, SC IN 5*

ROUND 15: *SC2TOG, SC IN 4*

ROUND 16: *SC2TOG, SC IN 3*

ROUND 17: *SC2TOG, SC IN 2*

ROUND 18: SC2TO, SC*

ROUND 19: SC2TOG

FINISHING THE BODY: LEAVE A LONG TAIL!!! THREAD THROUGH REMAINING STITCHES AND PULL TIGHT. WITH THE REMAINING TAIL PUSH YOUR NEEDLE THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE BODY UP THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE FIRST ROUND (SMALL HOLE). PULL THE YARN TIGHT SO IT CREATES A SORT OF INDENTION IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BODY. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FRUIT TO SIT FLATLY ON A SURFACE AND NOT TOPPLE OVER. WHEN FINISHED TIE OFF AND WEAVE IN ENDS.

STEM:

MAKE MAGIC CIRCLE, CH 1

ROUND1: CROCHET 4 SC LOOSELY IN MAGIC RING, PULL RIGHT TIGHT

ROUND2-4: SC IN EACH SC

ROUND 5: CROCHET THROUGH FRONT LOOP ONLY!

YOU ARE NOW MAKING THE "PETALS" AT THE BASE OF THE STEM. EACH OF THE 4 SC WILL BECOME A “PETAL."

IN FIRST SC: SLST, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, SC

IN SECOND SC: SLST, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, SC                  

IN THIRD SC: SLST, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, SC

IN FOURTH SC: SLST, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, SC – SLST IN THE FIRST PETAL AND TIGHT OFF … LEAVE LONG TAIL FOR SEWING.

FINISHING THE STEM: SEW THE STEM TO THE TOP OF THE BODY. WITH THE REMAINING GREEN THREAD PUSH YOUR NEEDLE DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE  FRUIT AND EMBROIDER A LITTLE BOTTOM.

Hope you found my pattern easy! It shouldn't take very long to make one of these. What I like about this pattern is that it can be a base for so many other types of things! You are pretty much making a ball for the body. Change the colors and you could make a tomato, pumpkin ...etc. 

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions at all, I would also love to see your finished mangosteen if you have one to share! 

** I will add that I hope to make another Mangosteen that has been opened to show off the white pulpy deliciousness that is inside! **