Free Minion Inspired Granny Square Security Blanket Pattern©

Free Minion Inspired Granny Square Security Blanket Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

I had to make one using the Minions...this is perfect for a 4 or 5 year old
and this little guy would sure make nap time a little more fun!

If you decide to make one for a younger child just be careful putting

 buttons on it...since we all know everything goes in their mouths!

This pattern is easy and can be made quickly.



Red Heart Yarns Used in Pattern:

Yellow

Turquoise

Black

Brown

White

Other Materials Used in Pattern:

Poly-Fiber Fill

2 Sm. Black Buttons

Needle & thread

Tapestry Needle

Stitch Marker

Stitches Used in Pattern:

Single Crochet

Double Crochet

Abbreviations Used in Pattern:

ch-chain

st-stitch

sts-stitches

dec-decrease

sl st-slip stitch

sc-single crochet

dc-double crochet

FLO-Front Loops Only

BLO-Back Loops Only

FO-Fasten Off

Hooks Used in Pattern:

I, E, F, G and C

To make the Body: with Yellow Yarn & F Hook (use a stitch marker)

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.

Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.

Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.

Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.

Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.

Row 7. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.

Row 8. 1sc in 42sts

Rows 9-21. repeat row 8

Change to Turquoise

Row 22. 1sc in the FLO in 12sts, 1sc in 9sts, 1sc in the FLO in 12sts, 1sc in 9.

Row 23. 1sc in each st-42sts.

Rows 24-27. repeat row 23

Row 28. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.

Row 29. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.

Row 30. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.

Row 31. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.

Stuff

Row 32. 1sc in 1, dec1sc around-12sts.

Row 33. dec1sc until closed and FO.

To make the Bib attach yarn with a sl st to the unworked back loops in the 12sts in row 22

Row 1. 1sc in 12sts, ch1 & turn.

Rows 2-3. repeat row 1 and FO.

Repeat rows 1-3 on the other side to make the back bib, do not FO yet.

Change to a C Hook

Row 4. wk 1sc in 2sts, ch1 & turn, repeat until the first strap reaches the front bib, ch 2 or 3 to make a small button hole, 1sl st in the next st then FO. Attach yarn to the other side and repeat.

To make the Eye/Goggles: with a C Hook & Black Yarn

Ch2

Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Change to Brown

Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.

Change to White

Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.

Change to Light Grey

Row 4. 1sc in the FLO in each st around-18sts.

Row 5. 1sc in each st around-18sts.

Row 6. 1sc in the BLO and FO.
Sew the eye in place with a needle & thread.

To make the little piece on each side of the Goggles: Light Grey Yarn & C Hook

Ch4

Row 1. 1sc in 3sts, ch1 & turn.

Repeat until the strap reaches all the way around and right up to the other side of the eye.

To make the Pocket: with Turquoise Yarn & C Hook
Row 1. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. dec1sc, 1sc in 2, dec1sc and FO.
Sew the pocket to the front of the overalls.

To make the Arms: with Yellow Yarn & C Hook (make 2)
Ch6
Row 1. 1sc in 6sts
Repeat until arms are about 4 or 5inches long and FO.
To make the small black Glove with an E Hook
Ch2
Row 1. wk 7sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 1sc in each st around-7sts.
Rows 3-4. repeat row 2 and FO.
To make the small Black Thumbs: with a C Hook
Ch4
wk 1sl st in 3 sts and FO. Sew the thumbs in place.
Stuff the yellow end of the arms down inside the black gloves and sew in place.

To make the Blanket part with an I hook
Ch3 (in this pattern ch3 counts for the first st)

Row 1. Wk 11dc in the second ch st from the hook, (you will have 12sts) join & ch3.

Row 2. Wk 2dc in each st, ch1, repeat all the way around join with a sl st, sl st to the next ch1 space and ch3.

Row 3. 2dc in each ch space, ch1 repeat all the way around, join with a sl st and sl st to the next ch1 space and ch3.
Row 4. 3dc in each ch space, ch1, repeat all the way around (you will always join with a sl st and then sl st your way to the next ch1 space unless instructed).

Row 5. Wk 2dc in the next space, ch1 and wk 2 more dc in the same space, ch1, and repeat all the way around, ch3.
Row 6. Wk 2dc in the next space, ch1, wk 3dc, ch1, repeat and ch3.
Row 7. Wk 3dc, ch1, 3dc, repeat, (remembering to st st to next ch1 space) ch3.
Row 8. Wk 4dc in the next space, ch1, repeat all the way around, ch3.

Row 9. Wk 2dc, ch1, wk 2dc in the same space, repeat and ch3.

Row 10. Wk 3dc in the next ch1 space, ch1, wk 2dc in the next space, repeat and ch3.
Row 11. Wk 2dc in the next ch space, ch1, repeat all the way around and ch3.
Rows 12-15. Wk 3dc in each space, ch1, repeat and ch3.
Row 16. Wk 2dc in the next space, ch1, wk 2dc, ch1, wk 2dc in the same space all the way around and FO. To make the ruffle change to Yellow

Row 1. wk 1sc in each st and even the ch1 space, around, join and ch3.

Row 2. Wk 3dc in each st around, ch3 & turn..

Row 3. Wk 1dc in each st around and FO.
To make the Turquoise Trim: I used a G Hook
Attach yarn with a sl st, ch3, sk 1st, 1sc in the next st, repeat all the way around and FO. With a tapestry whip up a crazy smile.

This completes my super easy

Free Minion Inspired Granny Square Security Blanket Pattern©

I hope who ever your making it for loves

them as much as I loved making them!

If you have any questions please feel free to email me @

conniehughes212@gmail.com
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Free Back to School Scarves & Pencil Bag Pattern©

Free Back to School Scarves & Pencil Bag Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

Hard to believe summer is almost over...now all the stores have  

the back to school supplies out and on display...I was thinking the

other day how I hated that when my kids were little...

I use to even cry because I absolutely loved

being with them...summer was always the best time...we stayed up

late and played games, ate pizza and ice cream!
But the kids are gone and now

I will miss the motorcycle rides with my husband!

These scarves are very easy to make and can be made in any length or width with some quick adjustments. These are perfect for younger children between the ages of 4 to 7.

If you want to make it for a bigger kid or teen make it longer and/or skinnier.

This is a big post with a lot of instructions & photo's. So go

all the way down to make sure you see everything!

Character Scarves Inspired by Monsters Inc. Mike & Sully

one on each pocket!

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland!

 This is my Minion Inspired School Bus Pencil Bag!

You always have to have a #2 Pencil so here's

the matching Scarf! 

 Colored Pencil Scarf!

 I know the first day back is the hardest...but the day

will come to an end...make a little one's 1st day

a little more fun by making these!



There is a list of materials above each pattern.

Hooks Used in Patter:

I 5.5mm

J 6.0mm

C 2.75mm

F 3.75mm

4.5.

Pencil Scarf Measures 43" Long/ 5½" Wide





Red Heart Yarns Used for the Pencil Scarf: If using Red Heart Yarns use Red Heart with Love Yarn especially for the yellow part of the scarf... it's just a much softer yarn.

Brown

Buff

Yellow

Light Grey

Light Raspberry

Quick Note:



For the beginning of this scarf you will ch1 & turn...it's tiresome to have to type that out for each row...so just know you will "ch1 & turn" at the end of each row until instructed...you will then change to Yellow and ch2 & turn.

Pencil Scarf: with Brown Yarn & J Hook

Ch2

Row 1. 2sc in the 2nd st from the hook, ch1 &  turn.

Row 2. 2sc, 2sc

Row 3. 1sc in 4sts

Row 4. 2sc, 1sc in 2, 2sc

Row 5. 1sc in 6sts

Row 6. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc

Row 7. 1sc in 9sts

Row 8. 2sc, 1sc in 6, 2sc

Row 9. 1sc in 10sts

Row 10. 2sc, 1sc in 8sts, 2sc

Change to Buff Yarn

Row 11. 1sc in 12sts

Row 12. 2sc, 1sc in 10, 2sc

Row 13. 1sc in 14sts

Row 14. 2sc, 1sc in 12, 2sc

Row 15. 1sc in 16sts

Row 16. 2sc, 1sc in 14, 2sc

Row 17. 1sc in 18sts

Change to Yellow-now you will ch2 & turn

Attach Yellow yarn with a sl st, ch2, 1hdc in each st across, ch2 & turn

Repeat row 18 until the scarf measures about 32 to 33 inches long.

Change to Light Grey Yarn

Attach Grey yarn with a sl st, ch1, 1sc in each st across, ch1 & turn.

Repeat 14 more rows

Change to Light Raspberry Yarn

Attach yarn with a sl st, ch1, 1sc in 18sts, ch1 & turn.

Repeat 9 more rows and FO.



To make the Color Pencil Scarf: with H 5.0 Hook

(this scarf is 40" long & 4 ½" wide) 

I used Red Heart Yarns in:
Bright Pink
Glowworm
Buff

With first color of your choosing
Ch2
Row 1. 2sc in the 2nd st from hook, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. 2sc in 2sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 2sc, 1sc in 2, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 1sc in 6, ch1 & turn.
Change to Buff
Row 6. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. 1sc in 8sts, turn & ch10.
Change Color
Row 9. 1hdc in the 3rd st from hook and 1hdc in 7sts, ch2 & turn.
Rows 10-88. repeat row 9
Row 89. 1hdc in 8sts, turn & ch10.

Row 90. 1hdc in the 3rd st from hook and 1hdc in 7sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 91. 1hdc in 8sts, ch2 & turn.
Rows 92-104. repeat row 91
Sew the 2 pieces together, making sure the openings are facing each other like in the photo below.

To make the Character Scarves

To make the Cheshire Cat/Monsters Inc. Scarves: with Pale Plum & Petal Pink/Spring Green & Turquoise & I Hook 5.5mm
Both of these scarves measure 45" in length
Ch152
Row 1. 1hdc in the 3rd st from the hook, ch2 & turn-150sts.
Row 2. repeat row 1, change to 2nd color
Repeat rows 1 & 2, changing colors after every 2 rows
You should have a total of 12 rows in all.

To make the Pockets for Cheshire Cat Scarf: with Petal Pink & I Hook (make 2)
Ch18
Row 1. 1hdc in the 3rd st from the hook, 1hdc in next 15sts, ch2 & turn-16sts.
Rows 2-11. repeat row 1
Change to Pale Plum
Row 12. 1sc in each st across and FO.
Don't sew the pockets on yet until you attach the tassels.

To make the Cheshire Cat Applique: with Pale Plum & F Hook
Ch11
Row 1. 1sc in 9sts, 3sc in the last st, working on the other side of ch11, 1sc in 9, 2sc in the last st.
Row 2. 2sc in 1, 2hdc in 8sts, 2sc in 2, turn, skip the first st.
Row 3. 1sc in 3, 1hdc in 16sts, 1sc in 3, turn, skip the first st.
Row 4. 1sc in 3, 1hdc in 2, 2hdc, 1hdc in 2, 2hdc, 1hdc in 2, 2hdc, 1hdc in 2, 2hdc, 1sc in 3sts, 1sl st and FO.
Attach the darker Purple like in the photo below with a sl st, ch1.
(I used Purple by Loops & Threads from Michaels Craft Store).
Row 5. 1sc in the BLO in 18sts, ch1 & turn.





Row 6. 1sc in each st, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. wk 1sc in 12sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. dec1sc, 1sc in 8sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 9. dec1sc, 1sc in 6, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 10. dec1sc 4x and FO.

To make the Teeth: with White Yarn & C Hook
*Ch2, 1hdc in the 2nd ch from hook, wk 1sl st in the same st as the hdc is in*, repeat until you have 10 teeth and FO.
Sew the teeth onto the light plum piece, add whiskers.

To make the Ears for the Cheshire Cat: with Purple & C Hook (make 2 for each applique)
Ch5
Row 1. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-4. repeat row 1
Row 5. dec1sc 2x, ch1 & turn.
Row 6. dec1sc and FO.
Sew each ear to the back of the applique. When you have everything sewed on and in place, sew the applique to the pocket.

I used small yellow buttons for the cat's eyes and tiny black one's for the pupil.
The nose is cut out of felt and glued on.

To make the Tassels for the 2 Character Scarves
Make 6 or 7 tassels for each side of the scarf.

I cut 3 12" strands in each color of yarn

I put them together and tied a strand right in the middle.

Cut another piece of yarn and tie it around the 6 strands like in photo below.



To make the Monsters Inc: with Spring Green & Turquoise & I Hook

When I made the Monster scarf I accidentally added an extra row. So that's why it has 7 tassels instead of 6.

To make Sully's facial features, I used blue, white, purple and

light grey felt.

 



To make the Sully Applique: with Turquoise Yarn & F Hook
Ch17
Row 1. 1sc in 16sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-5. repeat row 1
Row 6. dec1sc, 1sc in 12sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 1sc in 14sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. dec1sc, 1sc in 10sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 9. 1sc in 12sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 10-11. repeat row 9
Row 12. 2sc, 1sc in 10sts, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. 1sc in 14sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 14. 1sc in 2, 1hdc in 10sts, 1sc 2, ch1 & turn.
Row 15. dec1sc, 1hdc in 10, dec1sc, ch1, do not turn.
Row 16. wk 1sc in each st around, when going around the top of the head
dec1sc on each side and FO.
Sully's eyes, eye brows, nose, teeth and horns are felt that I cut out and hot glued into place. Once everything was glued onto the face I sewed the applique to the pocket.

To make the Mike Applique: with Black Yarn & F Hook
Ch3 This is crocheted in the round.
Row 1. wk 6hdc in the last ch st, join with a sl st to the first hdc st, ch2.
Change to Glowworm
Row 2. 2hdc in each st around, join & ch2.
Change to White
Row 3. wk 2hdc, 1hdc in the next st, join & ch2.
Change to Spring Green
Row 4. wk 2hdc, 1hdc in the next 2sts, join & ch2.
Row 5. wk 2hdc, 1hdc in the next 3sts, join and FO.
To make Mike's Eyebrow: with Spring Green & F Hook
Ch11
1sc in 2, 1hdc in 2, 1dc in 2, 1hdc in 2, 1sc in 2 FO.
I used a tapestry needle and black yarn to make his smile. I cut his 2 teeth out of felt and glued them on.

Red Heart Yarns used to make the Pencil Bag:

Yellow

Black

White

Light Grey

Red

Other materials used to make the Pencil Bag:

Felt  (Yellow, Purple, Blue, Black, Light Grey and Light Blue)

Paint/Sm. Paint Brush (on the felt paint the eyes white, brown and then with a tooth pick make a black dot)

Velcro (for top flap)

Needle & Thread

Hot Glue

To make the Pencil Bag panels front & back: with Yellow & 4.5 Hook (make 2)
Ch33
Row 1. 1sc in 32sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-20. repeat row 1
Row 21. dec1sc, 1sc in 28sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 22. dec1sc, 1sc in 26, dec1sc, ch1 do not turn.
Row 23. wk 1sc along one side, ch1 & turn.
Row 24. 1sc in 14sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 25. dec1sc, 1sc in 12sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 26. 1sc in 11, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 27. dec1sc, 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 28. 1sc in 9, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 29. 1sc in 10sts, FO the front panel
To make the 2nd panel: Repeat rows 1-37, attach yarn at the top of the panel like in the photo below.



Rows 30-31. 1sc in 30sts across, ch1 & turn.
Row 32. 1sc in the FLO in each st, ch1 & turn.
Row 33. dec1sc, 1sc in 26sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 34. dec1sc, 1sc in 24sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 35. dec1sc, 1sc in 22, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 36. dec1sc, 1sc in 20, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 37. dec1sc, 1sc in 18, dec1sc & FO.
When you have both panels done put them together and wk 1sc all the way around. Leaving the top part opened.

Now turn the bag around to back side. Reattach yarn to the closing flap, wk 1sc all the way around and FO.

To make the Wheels: with Light Grey/Black & 4.5 Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Change to Black
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st and FO-24sts.
Now with only black repeat rows 1-4, put the 2 pieces together and wk 1sc all the way around and FO.

To make the yellow fender round the wheels: with Yellow & 4.5 Hook  (make 2)
ch17, wk 1hdc in the 3rd st from the hook, 1hdc in 14sts and FO.

To make the small Red & White Lights: with a 4.5 Hook
Ch2, wk 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook and FO.

To make the small Bumpers: with Light Grey 4.5 Hook
The Front & Back Bumpers: ch7, wk 1hdc in the 2nd st from the hook and in each st across, FO.

Finishes touches for the pencil bag:
I hot glued the Velcro on but sewing might be better.
I sewed the light blue piece of felt to the bag then hot glued my minions and the yellow felt dividers. I sewed on the little red and white lights and light grey bumpers.

This completes my super easy

Free Back to School Scarves & Pencil Bag Pattern©.

I hope who ever your making them for loves

them as much as I loved making them!

If you have any questions please feel free to email me @

conniehughes212@gmail.com
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Free Cylinder Clutch Bag Pattern©

"New Free Crochet Pattern"
Cylinder Clutch Bag Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

This little purse is really easy to make and can be made quickly....
perfect for a little girl or a slightly older one.

 This little bag could easily be made into a real evening bag...
just use a really pretty yarn and a more mature button...
get yarn to match your dress and it's the Perfect Prom Dress Bag!

The finished bag measures about 8" long

Materials and Yarns used to make these Bags:
Red Heart Kids Beach
Red Heart Bonbon Print
Bright Pink
White
2 1" Buttons

Hooks Used:
G, F

To make the Bag: with a G Hook
To make the sides of the bag a little more sturdier make 2 for each side.
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sts in next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in next st-30sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc in next st-36sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 5, 2sc in next st-42sts.
Row 8. 1sc in 6, 2sc in next st-48sts.
When you have both done work 1sc through both pieces.
Row 9. 1sc in the FLO in each st, join & ch1-48sts.
Row 10. 1sc in each st, join & ch1-48sts.
Rows 11-14. repeat row 10
To make the opening
Row 15. wk 1sc in each st, do not join, ch1 & turn.
Repeat row 15 until it measures about 61/2 inches.

Join the 2 sides together with a slip stitch, ch1, wk 1sc in each st around.
Repeat rows 11-14 and FO.
Once you have the bag done sew the other side in place to seal up the bag.

(I meant to put the Bright Pink side on the outside of the bag...but I forgot and by the time I noticed what I had done...I was to far into it to change it).

To make the Flap: with a G Hook
Attach yarn to one side of the opening (like in the photo below) with a sl st and ch1.
Row 1. wk 1sc across one side of the opening, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. dec1sc, wk 1sc in each st across, decreasing the last 2sts, ch1 & turn.
Repeat row 2 until you have 4sts total.
To make the Button Hole:
Ch5, wk 1sl st in the last st, ch1 and wk 1sc in each ch and FO.
With the same color or with a contrasting color,  wk 1sc around the flap.

To make the handle: with a G or F Hook
Ch2
Row 1. wk 4sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-8sts.
Row 3. 1sc in each st-8sts.
To make the handle on the White Bag repeat row 3 until it measures about 11 or 12 inches, you can stuff it lightly as you work.
To make the handle on the Blue & Pink Bag repeat row 3 until it measures about 6 or 7 inches.

This completes my super easy Free Cylinder Bag Pattern©.

I hope who ever your making them for loves
them as much as I loved making them!
If you have any questions please feel free to email me @

conniehughes212@gmail.com
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I am celebrating my 34th Wedding Anniversary tomorrow!

My husband asked me where I wanted to go and every time he asks me that...

I give him the same answer...the BEACH...so that's where we're going!!

I got this Beach Bag from one of Connie's Spot© Sponsors on my blog...

(if you decide to get this bag and put your name on it...

get it in a different color than white it blended in)

It is an awesome bag and it's so big inside...I have

2 big beach bags, 1 blanket, my writing journal and there's

plenty of room for both of our flip flops!

The bag is fully lined

so if I get sand inside I can just shake it out and go!