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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Minion Hat Mania


"It's Minion Hat Mania"
These Little Minion Hats have removable goggles...and
kids just love them...I had a lot of fun making these for
my great niece and nephews, who are so cute!
The Minion Hats are now Available at my Shop on Etsy:

There isn't really a girl minion so I made this one...
and I added a pink cap with brim!
Long yellow and pink braids!
With matching bows!
 

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Free Crochet SpongeBob Inspired Doll Pattern©

Free Crochet SpongeBob Inspired Doll Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©
I made a Spongebob awhile back for a customer and I had quite
a few people interested in him...so I decided to make another one
and put the pattern up on my blog!
He is actually fun to make and pretty easy!

He is 15 inches Tall 





Free Pattern by Connie Hughes Designs©
This pattern is for personal use.

Do no sell this pattern it is Copyright Protected.
All Rights Reserved.
Connie Hughes Designs© & Connie’s Spot©

I hope you enjoy making this Pattern &
Who you’re making it for enjoys it even more!

Happy Crocheting!
Connie



 
Red Heart Yarns used:
Bright Yellow
Brown
White
Light Blue
Black
Spring Green
Blue
Red
Tan

Materials:
Poly-Fil
Needle & Matching
Threads
Daring Needle
Sm. Amount of
Plastic Canvas
Stitch Marker

Hook Sizes used:
G, D, C
Abbreviations Used in Pattern:
Ch-chain
wk-work
sc-single crochet
hdc-half double crochet
st-stitch
sts-stitches
BLO-back loops only
FLO-front loops only
FO-fasten off
sl st-slip stitch


For Head and Body with Bright Yellow Yarn and a G Hook (Make 2)
Ch 27

 Row 1. 1sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn.

Rows 2-20. Repeat row 1

Row 21. Change to white and wk 1sc in each st. ch 1 and turn.

Rows 22-26. Repeat row 21

Row 27. Change to brown, 1sc in each st, ch 1 and turn.

Rows 28-33. Repeat row 27, do not FO.

Working now along the sides, ch 1 and wk 1sc in 5 or 6 sts, change to white and wk 1sc in 4 or 5 sts, change to yellow and wk 1sc in 20 sts, ch 1 at each corner, 1sc in 26 sts, continue this all the way around, with a sl st in the last st. To make the sides of Spongebob ch 1, wk brown, white and yellow in the appropriate sts. Wk 1sc in the BLO all the way around, sk 1 st in each corner. Now working under both loops wk 1sc in each st around, changing colors where need be. Continue working 1sc in each st around, sk 1 st in each corner for a total of 4 row, FO.

For the second panel repeat rows 1thru 27 and FO.

Before attaching the 2 panels together, sew on all the facial details first. Lightly stuff making sure to get into each corner. Be careful not to over stuff, so it doesn’t loose it’s shape. When done sl st the two panels together.

 For the eyes with White Yarn with a G Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second ch st from the hook-6sts.

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

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


The Blue Center part of the Eye with a D Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 5 sc in the second st from the hook-5sts.

Row 2. Wk 2sc in 5 sts, and FO.
You can add a little black yarn to make a pupil.

For the Nose with Yellow Yarn and a G Hook

Ch 6
Row 1. Wk 1sc in 5 sts, ch 1 and turn.

Rows 2-3. Repeat row 1 and FO.
Roll up the nose and sew closed.
Attach to face and whip st a smile.

With Yellow Yarn and a D Hook make the Cheeks (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second ch st from the hook-6sts.

Row 2. 2sc in each st around and FO-13sts.

For the Tie with Red Yarn and a D Hook

Ch 2

Row 1. Wk 2sc in st, turn and ch 1.

Rows 2-6. 1sc in 2 sts, turn and ch 1.

Row 7. 1sc in st, turn and ch 1.

Row 8. Wk 2sc in st, turn and ch 1.

Row 9. Wk 2sc in each st, turn and ch 1.

Row 10. 1sc in each st and FO.

For the Collars with White Yarn and a G Hook (Make 2)

Ch 4
Row 1. 1sc in each st, ch 1 and turn.

Row 2. Dec 2, 1sc in the next st, ch 1 and turn.

Row 3. Dec 2, FO.

For the Sleeves with White Yarn and a G Hook ( Make 2)

Ch 2

Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second ch from the hook.

Row 2. Wk 2sc in each st around.

Rows 3-6. Repeat row 2 and FO.
Slip over the top part of arm and sew in place.

For the Arms with Yellow Yarn and a G Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second st from the hook.

Row 2. 1sc in the next 6 sts, (you can use a st marker if you need one. You don’t want to lose any sts).
Repeat row 2 until the arm measures about 6 ½ inches and FO.

For the Hand with Yellow Yarn and a D Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 5sc in the second st from the hook.

Row 2. Wk 2sc in each st-10sts.

Rows 3-7. 1sc in each st, the last row FO.
Put one end of the arm inside the hand and sew in place.

For the Thumbs with Yellow Yarn and a D Hook (Make 2)

Ch 4
Wk 1sc in the next 2 sts, sl st in the last st and FO.

For the Fingers with Yellow Yarn and a D Hook (Make 6)

Ch 6
Wk 1sc in the next 4 sts, sl st in the last st and FO.
Sew all the fingers in place.

For the Legs with Yellow Yarn and a G Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2

 Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second st from the hook.

Row 2. 2sc in each st around.

Row 3. 1 sc in each st around-12sts.

Rows 4-14 Repeat row 3.

Rows 15-16. Wk 1hdc in the next 3 sts, 1sc in the next 9 sts.

Row 17. 1sc in each st around.

Rows 18-19. 1sc in 8 sts, change to white. I only used 8sts so the color change would be in the back.

Rows 20-21. 1sc in each st around, change to blue.

Row 22. Wk 1sc in each st, change to white.

Rows 23-24. 1sc in each st around, change to red.

Row 25. 1sc in each st, change to white.

Rows 26-32. 1sc in each st around and FO.

For the Toe of the Shoes with Black Yarn and a G Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 1sc in the second st from the hook-6sts.

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

Row 3. 1sc in the first st, 2sc in the next, all the way around-18sts.

Rows 4-6. 1sc in each st-18sts.

Row 7. 1sc, dec 2, all the way around.

Row 8. 1sc in each st, stuff and sl st the rest of the way closed and FO.

For the Heel with Black Yarn and a G Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second st from the hook-6sts.

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

Row 3. Wk 1sc, 2sc in the next st, ch 1 and turn.

Row 4. 1sc in the next 15sts, ch 1 and turn.

Rows 5-6. Repeat row 4 and FO.

Place leg inside the heel and sew in place. Hold toe to the front part of the leg and sew that into place.

For the Pant Legs with Brown Yarn and a G Hook (Make 2)

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second st from the hook-6sts.

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

Row 3. Wk 1sc, 2sc in the next st, repeat all the way around-18sts.

Row 4. Wk 1sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc in the next st, repeat all the way around-24sts.

Row 5. Wk 1sc in the BLO-24sts.

Rows 6-9. Wk 1sc under both loops all the way around, FO in the last round-24sts. Place one pant leg over the leg and sew in place. Then sew the pant leg to the body.

With a daring needle run some black yarn through it and make his belt. Skipping a few stitches all the way around.

For the Sand Bucket with Blue Yarn and a G Hook

Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second st from the hook-6sts.

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

Row 3. Wk 1sc, 2sc in the next st, repeat all the way around-18sts.

Row 4. Wk 1sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc in the next st, repeat all the way around-24sts.

Row 5. 1sc in the BLO-24sts.

Row 6-12. 1sc under both loops, all the way around-24sts.

Row 13. In the FLO wk 1hdc in one st, 2hdc in the next st, all the way around and FO. I used a piece of plastic canvas in the bottom and along the sides. Stuff .

For the top Sand Piece with Tan Yarn and a G Hook

Ch 2
Repeat rows 1 thru 4 and FO. Sew in place on top of the bucket.

For the Handle with Spring Green and a C Hook

Ch 40 and FO. Sew onto the sides of bucket.

 The finished Doll is 15” tall.
All that’s left to do now is enjoy your Spongy!



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Monday, January 13, 2014

Crochet Viking Helmet Hat, Sword and Shield

I just finished my Viking Set...I've been a little preoccupied lately
my daughter and her husband had a baby girl...and she is
beautiful and now that my husband and I are both well and the
weather has cleared we will be traveling very
soon to see her...she is one of the prettiest baby's I've ever seen.
Well back to business
I've had a few people ask me if I had anything for little boys?
Well this one's for the boys!

 Viking Helmet Hat with Horns
Shield and Sword
Complete with a handle and ready for fighting!



Sunday, January 5, 2014

Princess Froggie Security Blanket©

I just finished this little
"Princess Froggie Security Blanket"©
I had a little left over baby yarn...that I bought
back before we knew we were going to have a grand daughter...
 it's very pretty yarn so I thought I would make something
to take with me when we go and visit...when ever she
decides to make her appearance...I've been sick with the
flu and this was the perfect project to work on
so I made this blanket
and some matching baby bath cloths!
These little baby bath cloths are so soft and pretty
when tied up with a little piece of ribbon!
A little princess for our little princess!
The little Frog is Mint Green and she is 4" tall.
 
 
The Blanket is 18"x18"
 Who could resist this little face!
 By Connie Hughes Owner/Designer




Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Free Lalaloopsy Inspired Crochet Hat Pattern©

Free Lalaloopsy Inspired Crochet Hat Pattern©
Here's Another Free Pattern By Connie Hughes Designs©

Connie's Spot©
Connie Hughes Designs©
Connie Hughes Owner/Designer
Pattern Level Easy & Fun! 

This hat fits a child to teen!
Materials used:
Red Heart Yarns:
Bright Pink
Light Pink
Purple
Buff
Sm. Amount of Black
Sewing Needle and Matching Thread
Tapestry Needle
1” Black Buttons
H, G Hooks

Abbreviations Used in Pattern
wk-work
st-stitch
ch-chain
sts-stitches
BLO-back loop only
hdc-half double crochet
FO-fasten off

With Bright Pink Yarn (ch 3 counts as 1st st)
Ch 3
Row 1. Wk 11hdc in the third ch from the hook, ch 2 and turn-12sts

Row 2. Wk 2hdc in each st around,ch 2 and turn-24sts

Row 3. Wk 1hdc in same st as ch 2, wk 1hdc in the next, repeat with 2hdc, and 1hdc all the way around, ch 2 and turn-36sts


Row 4. Wk 1hdc in the next 2 sts, wk 2hdc in the next, continue with 1hdc in next 2sts, 2hdc in the next st, all the way around, ch 2 and turn-48sts

Row 5. Wk 1hdc in the next 2 sts, 2hdc in the next, repeat with 1hdc in the next 3 sts, 2hdc in the next st all the way around ch 2 and turn-60sts

Rows 6-10. Wk 1hdc in each st around and FO.
If this is for an adult you might want to do 1 or 2 more rows before you FO.

With right side facing you and now working from the out side like in the photo...attach Red Heart Yarn in Buff.
 
Ch 2
Row 11. Wk 1hdc in the BLO all the way around, ch 2 and turn.





Rows 12-19. Wk 1hdc in each st around, FO in the last st in the ninth row. Weave in the loose ends with a tapestry needle.
To make the ringlets, use Bright Pink Yarn an H hook.
Ch 50 or 60
Wk 3sc in each ch st across and FO. Make as many as you would like. I made 12. I made some of the chains longer, so the ringlets weren’t all the same. I used a sewing needle and matching thread and sewed each ringlet in place near the center of the hat and work your way out. Or you can sew them on each side of the hat to make pig tails.

For the Bow I used Red Heart Yarn in Purple an a G hook (make two)
Ch 9
Row 1. Wk 1sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn.

Row 2. Dec 2, 1sc in 4 sts, dec 2, ch 1 and turn.

Row 3. 1sc in the next 6 sts, ch 1 and turn.
Row 4. Dec 2, 1sc in the next 2 sts, dec 2, ch 1 and turn.

Row 5. Dec 2, dec 2, ch 1 and turn.

Row 6. Wk 1sc in the next 2 sts, ch 1 and turn.
Row 7. Wk 2sc in the next 2 sts, ch 1 and turn.

Row 8. Wk 1sc in 4 sts, ch 1 and turn.

Row 9. Wk 2sc in the first st, 1sc in the next 2, 2sc in the last st, ch 1 and turn.

Row 10. Wk 1sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn.

Row 11. Wk 2sc in the first st, 1sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc in the last st and FO. Sc both pieces together and FO.

To make the center of the bow ch 4 and wk 1sc in 3 sts, ch 1 and turn. Make it just long enough to go around the center of both bows. Then sew in place and then sew to hat.
To make the cheeks, use Light Pink Yarn and a G hook
Ch 2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second ch on the hook-6sts

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

Row 3. Wk 1sc in the first st, 2sc in the next, all the way around-18sts.
Sew one on each side of face. With black yarn and a tapestry needle embroider a smile and two eye lashes on each eye. Sew buttons in place.






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Connie

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Fun Hats For Kids!!

Hello Everyone!!
We had a big Christmas gathering last year at my Mother in laws
house...so many kids, great nieces and nephews...I wanted to make
something for them...so I made each little one a hat...and
they all were so cute in them. I had the most fun making
this Lalaloopsy Hat and I was very happy that the
little girl I made it for said she loved it.
The Free Pattern for this hat is on my blog.
"Lalaloopsy Inspired Hat"
By Connie Hughes Designs©

Here's Buzz Lightyear!
The little Green Alien!
 
The 3 cute hats below were all created
by Sarah Zimmerman
and the patterns are free on her blog "Repeat Crafter Me"
 

 
 Happy Crocheting!!
 Connie


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