Free Mini Bunny & Ducky Easter Basket Pattern©

 "Free Mini Bunny & Ducky Easter Basket Pattern©"

By Connie Hughes Designs©

These cute little baskets can be made very quickly...and that's

what I love about them...I know that most people don't

have time to make things that are going to take weeks to finish...

That is why I try and create things that can be made in a few hours or

in a couple of days...these are perfect for gift giving this Easter!!

The above pictured wheelbarrow is available as part of the 

The Pippa the Purple Bunny Doll Pattern© Here's the link:

http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/2016/02/pippa-purple-bunny-doll-pattern.html

Fill them with Jelly Beans or little chocolates!

 

Give one to someone special this year!

The Bunny is 7 inches (with counting the ears) The Duck is 9 inches

Difficulty Level: Easy

Hook used in pattern:
F, D

Stitches & Abbreviations used in pattern:
sc-single crochet
sk-skip
ch-chain
wk-work
FLO-Front Loops Only
dec-decrease
slst-slip stitch
st-stitch
sts-stitches
FO-fasten off

Yarns used in pattern:
White I Love This Yarn
Lippy Rose Bonbon Loops & Threads
Flame Red Heart Yarn
Bright Yellow Red Heart Yarn

Other Materials used in pattern:
1 Large Sheet of Plastic Canvas
9mm Safety Eyes
Black Embroidery Floss
Sewing Needle & Thread
1 Sheet of Light Pink Felt
2 Chenille Stems
Poly Fiber Fill
Holiday Ribbon

To make the Bunny/Duck Basket: with White/Bright Yellow Yarn & F Hook

ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in 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 6, 2sc in the next st-48sts.
Row 9. 1sc in the FLO in each st-48sts.
Row 10. 1sc in each st-48sts.
Rows 11-19. 1sc in each st-48sts.
Row 20. 1sc in the FLO in each st-48sts.
Row 21. 1sc in each st-48sts.
Rows 22-28. repeat row 21 and FO.

To make the Bottom Piece: with White/Bright Yellow Yarn & F Hook
Repeat rows 1-7 and FO.
Cut out plastic canvas to go along the inside edges, fold the sides down sew to secure. Cut out another piece of plastic canvas to place in the bottom. Sew the bottom piece over the plastic.



To make the Lid: with White/Bright Yellow Yarn & F Hook (make 2 for each basket)

Repeat rows 1-7 of the bottom piece above.
Row 8. 1sc in 6, 2sc in the next st, FO the 1st one-48sts.
To make the Trim: with a C Hook
 Put 1 round piece of plastic canvas between the 2 pieces. Then with the 2 pieces together with Flame or Lippy Rose Bonbon Yarn.
wk 1sc all the way around, join & ch4, sk 1st, wk 1slst in the next st, repeat all the way around and FO,

To make the Bunny/Duck Head: with White/Bright Yellow Yarn & F Hook
Repeat rows 1-7 of the basket.
Row 8. 1sc in each st-42sts.
Rows 9-17. repeat row 8
Row 18. 1sc in 5, dec1sc-36sts.
Row 19. 1sc in 4, dec1sc-30sts.
Row 20. 1sc in 3, dec1sc-24sts.
Row 21. 1sc in 2, dec1sc-18sts.
Put eyes in place for the bunny in row 10/put eyes in place for the duck in row 14. Stuff head and sew on top of the lid after all the facial features are sewed on.
Row 22. 1sc in 18sts in the FLO.
Row 23-24
Row 25. 1sc in 18sts and FO.

Cheeks for the Bunny: with White Yarn & F Hook (make 2)

Ch2
Row 1. wk 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-15sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-15sts.
Rows 4-5. 1sc in each st-15sts.
Stuff Lightly
Row 6. dec1sc until closed and FO.
Sew each cheek to the front of the face slightly under the eyes. I added a small pink pom-pom with a little dab of hot glue to secure. With a tapestry needle and black embroidery floss make eyebrows.

The Bunny Ears for the Bunny: with White Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 4sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-8sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 8sts
Row 4. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-12sts.
Rows 5-6. 1sc in 12sts
Row 7. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-16sts.
Row 8. 1sc in 16sts
Repeat until ear measures about 3"inches and FO.
Cut out a piece of light pink felt and sew it to the center of each ear. Place a chenille stem inside and sew on to the head.

To make the Feet for the Bunny: with White Yarn & F Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Rows 5-9. 1sc in 24sts
Row 10. 1sc in 2, dec1sc-18sts.
Rows 11-12. 1sc in 18sts
Row 13. 1sc, dec1sc-12sts.
Row 14. 1sc in 12sts
Stuff lightly

Row 15. dec1sc until closed and FO.

Sew one foot on each side of the basket. Make a small pom-pom and sew that to the back side. It will help the basket sit up.

To make Ducky



To make the Beak: with Flame Yarn & F Hook

Ch11

Row 1. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.

Rows 2-4. repeat row 1

Row 5. 1sc in the FLO in 10sts, ch1 & turn.

Row 6. 1sc in 10, ch1 & turn.

Rows 7-9. repeat row 6

Row 10. dec1sc, 1sc in 6, dec1sc, ch1, wk 1sc in 6, dec1sc, 1sc in 6, dec1sc, 1sc in 9sts and FO.

Sew beak under the eyes.

To make the Feet for the Duck: with Flame Yarn & F Hook (make 4)

Ch5
Row 1. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. repeat row 1
Row 3. 2sc, 1sc in 2sts, 2sc, ch1 & turn-6sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, ch1 & turn-8sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 2sc, 1sc in 6sts, 2sc, ch1 & turn-10sts.
Row 8. 1sc in 4, 2sc in 2sts, 1sc in 4, ch1 & turn-12sts.
Row 9. 1hdc in 2, 1sc in 3, 2hdc in 2, 1sc in 3, 1hdc in 2 and FO the 1st foot.
Put 2 feet together by working 1sc all the way around entire foot, ch1 when going around the corners and FO.

To make the Duck Legs: with Flame Yarn & F Hook (make 2)
Ch12 & join, ch1
Row 1. 1sc in 12sts
Rows 2-7. repeat row 1 and FO.
Sew legs onto the top of each foot, stuff firmly and sew the legs to the inside of the basket including to the plastic canvas.

To make the Wings: with Bright Yellow Yarn & F Hook (make 2)

Ch2
Row 1. 2sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 1sc in 2, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 2sc, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 1sc in 4, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 2sc, 1sc in 2, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 6. 1sc in 6, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. 1sc in 8, ch1 & turn.
Row 9. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 10. dec1sc, 2sc, dec1sc, ch1, wk 1sc in each st around and FO.
Sew 1 wing on each side.

To make the Duck's Tail: with Bright Yellow & F Hook
Ch2
Row 1. wk 4sc in the 2nd st from the hook, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. 2sc, 2sc in the next st, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 2sc, 1sc in 2, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 6. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 1sc in 8, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 9. 1sc in 8, ch1, wk 1sc around tail and FO.
Sew to the back side of basket.

This Completes the Free Mini Bunny & Ducky Easter Basket Pattern©

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Connie Hughes Owner/Designer 

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Connie

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Pippa the Purple Bunny Doll Pattern©

"Pippa the Purple Bunny Doll Pattern©"

By Connie Hughes Designs©

If you're like me, you probably get tired of making dolls
only to find that after you've added hair, big ears or a hat and then the head
starts drooping...well my new bunny's head started to do that...
So I just had to find a way to make that head sturdier...
After a little research online and not finding any ideas other than a wooden 
dowel or piece of wire and quite frankly you simply cannot give a child 
  a plushy toy with either of those two items in it!
So I racked my brain for a few days and then I got an idea...
It looks weird but it works, I put it in my new bunny doll and her head is perfect...
So scroll down to the bottom to see what I did!

She is wearing her garden crown & garden boots...and she

comes with her every own garden wheelbarrow!

The pattern includes the doll and all the crocheted accessories pictured.

Plus lots of how to pictures!! 

The Pattern is available for only $2.99 at the link below:

She also has a garden sun hat!

She even has her very own removable gardening boots!

Her Beautiful Purple Eyes are from Suncatcher Craft Eyes

I attached 2 spring inspired wreaths

on each side of the wheelbarrow!

Gardening Wreaths for the Wheelbarrow

You can put her ears up or down like I did.

Her little hat is adorned with a sweet pink rose!

Here is how to make the head sturdy!

Here's what you do!

Wrap a long piece of scrap yarn around the

poly fiber fill and keep wrapping tightly.

Until it becomes stiff.

 When it's stiff put it inside the head of your doll...place

poly fiber fill all around the head so the stiff

piece is in the middle. If you

have a big doll with a big head you could even

put in 2 to make it sturdy!

My New Crochet Poncho's

"Here's My New Crochet Poncho's"

By Connie Hughes Designs©

I just want to share my new poncho's with you...

I've been working on these off and on for awhile now...
I  never made anything like it before...
I made the Ivory colored one first as a trial...not quite sure

how it would turn out and if I would even like it...
When I was done I decided that I liked it...
So I made one in Dusty Rose...
But then I realized I really didn't have that much to

wear with that color...so I made one in black! :-)

It's so easy to throw on with jeans and go!

 I just added this small break to add some interest...
I really love the black one...it's so very comfortable to wear!

I didn't make a pattern for these since I was really just experimenting.
But I wanted to share them with you...what do think?

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Free Retro Robot & Pony Hat Patterns©

"Free Retro Robot & Pony Hat Patterns©"

By Connie Hughes Designs©

Here are two more hat patterns...with the cold and wet weather we've been 

having here it just makes you want to curl up and make a hat...and I

just love making things for kids...so here's a

Toddler size Robot Hat and a Child size Pony Hat! 

The Robot Hat can be for a boy or girl...the Pony Hat is perfect

if you have a My Little Pony fan, if so they'll love this hat! 

Both hats are easy to make and fun for the kids to wear! 

 I really enjoyed making the Pony Hat...I remember buying these
for my girls when they were little...I guess a good toy
never goes out of style!

 

I chose to make the rainbow colored pony because

of the of mane, it is so pretty!

I made 5 rows...the mane takes a while to make...so

I put on a movie and by the time

the it was over I was done...well I had 3 done!

This 1950's Toy Robot was my inspiration for the Retro

Robot Hat Below...I did change the color of the nose to white

because you just couldn't see it with the red...I personally

love the old classic toys...they were made to last...these

robots were heavy and made out of metal, although they were

probably painted with lead paint...but the quality and durablity

of these toys were outstanding!

The pattern for each hat is down below the Pony's in Blue and the Robots in Red!

I hope you enjoy making them...it's the perfect time to add some new

hats to the kids wardrobe!

Pony Hat is Child Size

Yarn used for the Hat:

 1 Skein of I Love This Yarn in Turquoise (Hobby Lobby)

Red Heart Yarns used to make the Mane/Eyes in:

Glowworm Green

White

Black

Yellow

Purple

Blue

Red

Hooks used in Pattern:

J 6.0mm, G 4.0mm, E 3.5mm

Other Materials used in Pattern:

Sewing Needle & Thread

Hot Glue (to attach the small white dots to eyes)

Abbreivations used in both Patterns:

sc-single crochet

st-stitch

sts-stitches

wk-work

ch-chain

hdc-half double crochet

dc-double crochet

rsc-reverse singel crochet

BLO-back loops only

FLO-front loops only

dec-decrease

FO-fasten off

To make Pony Hat: with Turquoise Yarn & J Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 9hdc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2hdc in each st around-18sts.
Row 3. 1hdc in 1, 2hdc in the next st-27sts.
Row 4. 1hdc in 2, 2hdc in the next st-36sts.
Row 5. 1hdc in 3, 2hdc in the next st-45sts.
Row 6. 1hdc in 4, 2hdc in the next st-54sts.
Row 7. 1hdc in 5, 2hdc in the next st-63sts.
Row 8. 1hdc in each st around.
Repeat until hat measures 7.5inches, when the hat measurements are reached wk 2 or 3sc sts, and then make the ear flaps below.
To make the Ear Flaps:
Row 1. 1sc in 12sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. dec1sc, 1sc in 8, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. dec1sc, 1sc in 6, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 6. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. dec1sc, 1sc in 2, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 9. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 10. dec1sc, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 11. 1sc in 2, ch1 & turn.
Row 12. dec1sc and FO.
To make the 2nd Ear: Leave 20 to 21sts in the front unworked, attach yarn and make the 2nd ear flap, repeating rows 1-12 and FO. Attach Blue Yarn with a slst and ch1, wk 1sc all the way around the hat and FO.

To make the Ears on top of the hat: with Turquoise Yarn & G Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 1, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 18sts
Rows 5-10. repeat row 4
Add 2sts
Row 11. 1sc in 20sts
Row 12. 1sc in 20sts
Add 2sts
Row 13. 1sc In 22sts
Row 14. 1sc in 22sts and FO.

To make the White Eyes: with White Yarn & G Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. wk 8hdc in 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2hdc in each st around-18sts.
Row 3. 1hdc in 2, 2hdc in the next st-24sts.
Row 4. 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 2dc, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, 1slst and FO.

Attach black yarn to the top of the white eye (like in the photo below).
Black Yarn & E Hook with a slst
Ch1, wk 1slst in the BLO in 12sts along the top part of each eye and FO. (Don't worry it the eye curls a little bit).
Sew the white part of the eyes onto the hat after you sew on the purple eyes.

To make the Pupil: with Black Yarn & G Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Attach Purple Yarn with a slst & ch2
Row 1. wk 1hdc in 1st, 2hdc in the next st around and FO.
With a small piece of white felt cut-out 2 small circles and 2 tiny circles and hot glue them into place.

To make the Mane: with Yellow, Purple, Red, Blue and Glowworm Green & J Hook (make 1 in each color for a total of 5).

Ch between 70 or 75 (or how ever long you want)
Row 1. wk 1sc in each st across, ch3 & turn.
Row 2. wk 3dc in each st across, ch3 & turn. (I worked a few sts with 2dc in them so it wouldn't be as curly).
Row 3. wk 1dc in each st across, ch3 & turn.
Row 4. 1dc in each st across and FO.

To sew the mane on: Sew the first one on in the middle of the hat like in the 1st photo below. About 6" from the front of the hat up.  Leaving 2 ½ to 3" in the front of each mane loose, for a more natural look. Then sew 2 manes on each side of the centered one.

To finish hat make the Braids.

Retro Robot Hat

Robot Hat is Toddler Size
Yarn used for the Hat:
1 Skein of I Love This Yarn in Red (Hobby Lobby)
Small Amount of Turquoise (for the eyes)
Red Heart Yarns used in Pattern:
White
Yellow
Grey

Hooks used in Pattern:
J 6.0mm, G/F 4.0mm/3.75mm, C/D 2.75mm/3,25mm

Other Materials used in Pattern:
Sewing Needle & Thread
Poly Fiber Fill To make the Toddler Robot Hat: with Red Yarn & J Hook
Repeat rows 1-8 of the Pony Hat, repeat row 8 until the hat measures 7inches, make the 1st ear flap.
To make the Ear Flaps:
Row 1. wk 1hdc in 10sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 2. dec1hdc, 1hdc in 6sts, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Row 3. 1hdc in 8sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 4. dec1hdc, 1hdc in 4, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Row 5. 1hdc in 6sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 6. dec1hdc, 1hdc in 2, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Row 7. 1hdc in 4sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 8. dec1hdc, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Row 9. dec1hdc and FO.
Skip 21sts in the front of the hat and make the 2nd ear flap, repeat rows 1-9.

To make the Grey Trim around the hat: with Grey Yarn & G Hook
(Working a reverse single crochet will make it look like a coil).
Attach yarn with a slst, ch1, wk 1rsc all the way around and FO.

To make the Yellow piece on top of the hat: with Yellow & G Hook
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 the FLO in 18sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 18sts
Row 6. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 24sts
Rows 8-9. repeat row 7
Attach grey yarn to the outside with a slst, ch1
Row 10. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next, join & ch1.
Row 11. 1sc in the FLO, join and FO.
Stuff and sew to the top of the hat.

There are no stiff pieces on this hat...
the Antenna's are soft and bendable!

To make the Mouth: with White Yarn & G Hook
Ch26
Row 1. wk 1sc in each st across, change to grey yarn, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. 1sc in each st across, change to white yarn, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in each st across and FO.

To make the Nose: with White Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 2sc in the 2nd st from the hook, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. 2sc, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 2sc, 1sc in 2, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 wk 1sc around 2 sides and FO.
Crochet the 2 noses together, wk 1sc around the bottom and one side leaving one side opened. Stuff the nose lightly and sew on to the hat.

To make the Eyes: with Yellow Yarn & G or F Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. wk 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Change to Turquoise Yarn
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Change to White Yarn
Row 3. 1sc in 1, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st and FO-24sts.

To make the Grey Side Pieces: with Light Grey Yarn & G or F Hook (make 2 of each)

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 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 6. 1sc in the FLO in each st-30sts
The Middle Piece:
Repeat rows 1-4, then repeat row 6
The Small Piece:
Repeat rows 1-3, then repeat row 6
Sew the 3 pieces one on top of the other and then sew on to each side of the hat.

To make the Grey Antenna: with Light Grey Yarn & C or D Hook (make 2)

Ch26
wk 1slst in each st and FO.

To make the Little Red Antenna Ball: with Red Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-10sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 10sts
Row 4. 1sc, dec1sc around.
Row 5. dec1sc and FO.
Push the grey antenna piece inside the ball opening and sew in place.

To make the Pom-Poms see link below

http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/2016/01/free-bb-robot-inspired-crochet-hat.html

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Connie

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