Gavin’s Dinosaur Friend Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

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Gavin’s Dinosaur Friend Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

 free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Gavin’s Dinosaur Friend Beanie Hat Free Crochet Pattern

This crochet pattern was designed in honor of and for a little Juvenile Arthritis hero of mine, Gavin.  He is a big dinosaur fan so I figured I would make something special for him.  Thus the Dinosaur Friend applique for beanie hats was born.  You can use it on tons of other projects too. I plan on using it on some bibs in the near future and maybe a crocheted tote bag for my nephew to take to school.

 I am still a beginner at writing patterns so if anything is confusing please let me know and I will try to straighten it out for you.  I would say in my own crocheting I’m only advanced beginner to intermediate so I think this crochet pattern will work well for even those that just recently picked up crochet hooks. Happy crafting!

Gavin’s Dinosaur Friend Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern Notes

Gavin's Dinosaur Friend Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Main Colored Yarn for Beanie Hat
(I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Contrast yarn for bottom contrast trim and dinosaur applique
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
hdc -half double crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)
tc – triple crochet (US) 

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

The hat in this picture is made with my Easy Peasy  Pre-Teen / Teen / Women Double Crochet Beanie Pattern which you can find here as a foundation for the project.  Want it in another size? No worries. Head over to Easy Peasy All Family Sizes Free Double Crochet Beanie Patterns to select the size you want for your project.

Hat Base: using main color yarn of your choice

Use Easy Peasy Crochet Beanie Size of your choice
Once you have completed your beanie for the base you are ready to get started on making this a dinosaur friend hat. :)
Taking contrast color yarn, attach to bottom of last round of beanie with a sl st. Ch 1 and work 1 sc in to each st around. Sl st to top of first st in round.

Dinosaur friend applique: using contrast color yarn
Round 1: In magic circle, ch 2 (does not count as a st) before placing 10 dc. Sl st in to top of first st in round. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, place 2 dc in each st around. Sl st in to top of first st. (20 dc)
Round 3: Sl st in first st, in next st sc, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, in following ch st place 1 hdc and 1 dc, 3 dc in following st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 st. Sl st into stitch on circle from round 2.
Continuing from where you left off at neck working counter clockwise, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 st, sc in next. Sl st in to next 3 st.
Now starting at tail sc in next st to start top of tail. Ch 8. Sc in bottom of second ch from hook , 2 sc in next 3 st, 1 sc in next 3 st. Sl st back in to main circle.
Sl st in next 2 st, ch 3, sl st down side of last st, 2 tc in next st, sl st up side of st and back into body round. Sl st in next 2 st, Chain 3, tc in same , 2 tc in next st, sl st up side of last st joining back into dinosaur’s body.
Sl st up side to base of neck joining of dino. Ch 1, 2 sc in first neck st, 1 sc in next 2 st, sctog next 2 st, end with 3 sc at top of head to round it out.
Cut yarn with an extra EXTRA long tail in order to sew this applique  securely on to the hat.  I tend to go for roughly three times the perimeter length by rough sight estimate.

Finishing off:
Using the yarn needle use the tail to secure the dinosaur friend crocheted applique on to your beanie hat.  I just do a simple in and out weaving the two pieces together. It lays more flat when finished.
One thing I do often is to use straight pins to hold the applique in place. My hands aren’t the best so the appliques or features I attach tend to move around a bit while I’m sewing and I can’t stand for it to be crooked. 😉
Cut off any lose ends after fastening off to finish off this project.
All done. One super special Dinosaur Friend Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern dedicated to my little Juvenile Arthritis hero Gavin.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time

 free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Free Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time

My mother, who is a teacher, requested that I make her a hat for reading / story time in her classroom for when she reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar book by Eric Carle.  It’s a classic children’s book that I remember from my own childhood.  So I wanted to make it as close as possible to how the caterpillar on the book cover (see picture below).  I was pretty happy with how it turned out and it was a giant hit in the classroom.

the very hungry caterpillar book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time Notes

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Bright Red Yarn for Beanie Hat-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Dark Green Yarn for eyes, nose and trim
Yellow Yarn for outer part of eye
Bright Blue or Dark Purple Yarn for antennae
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends
Small amount of fiberfill stuffing for antennae

Abbreviations used in this pattern:
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two st together (US)
dc – double crochet (US)
hdc – half double crochet (US)

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

The hat in this picture is made with my Easy Peasy  Pre-Teen / Teen / Women Double Crochet Beanie Pattern which you can find here as a foundation for the project.  Want it in another size? No worries. Head over to Easy Peasy All Family Sizes Free Double Crochet Beanie Patterns to select the size you want for your project.

Hat Base: using red yarn
Use Easy Peasy Crochet Beanie Size of your choice

Once you have completed your beanie for the base you are ready to start on making your own Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie!

Contrast Band: using dark green yarn

Starting off we are going to put a simple contrast color band to the bottom of the hat.  For this sl st your Dark Green yarn to a st on the last round. Ch 1, then work 1 sc in each st around, sl st to top of first st in round before finishing off.

Outer Eyes (Make 2): using yellow yarn 
Round 1: In Magic Circle, Ch 1 before placing the following st in this order: 1 sc, 3 dc, 4 sc, 3 dc and 3 sc. Sl st to top of first st in row.  (8 sc, 6 dc)
Round 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st, 2 dc in next, dc in next, 2 dc in following st, sc in each of the 4 sc in a row from previous round, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in last dc from previous round, 1 sc in each of the last 3 st for round. Sl st in top of first st in row. (8 sc, 10 dc)
Round 3:  Ch 1. 1 sc in first st, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 3 dc st, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 3 dc, 2 sc in last dc, 1 sc in last 3 st. Sl st to top to of first st in row.  (22 sc)
Pull yarn through leaving a long enough tail when cutting so you will have a suitable enough length to secure to hat when sewing on. Put this to side for moment.

Inner Eyes (Make 2): using dark green yarn
Round 1: In magic circle, ch 1 before placing the following st in this order: 1 sc, 2 dc, 3 sc, 2 dc and 2 sc. Sl st to top of first st in row. (6 sc, 4 dc)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, 2 dc in next 2 st, 1 sc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next two st, 1 sc in last 2 st. Sl st to top of first st in row. (6 sc, 8 dc)
Cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to secure on to the center of the yellow eye  back from previous step.  Using yarn needle, place green eye center on top of yellow eye part and sew it in to place. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. :) I just do a basic in and out stitch to weave it together.  Fasten off.
Now take the tail from the yellow eye part and using your yarn needle, secure the finished eyes on to the hat in your desired position. You can see mine from the photos.

Nose:  using dark green yarn 
Round 1: In a magic circle, ch 1 before placing the following st in this order: 3 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. Sl st in top of first st in row. (3 sc, 3 hdc, 1 dc)
Round 2:  Ch 1 and turn so you can place (1 sc and 1 hdc) into the last hdc st from previous round, in next st (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc), in next st (1 hdc, 1 sc). Sl st into last st. (2 sc, 4 hdc, 1 dc)
Pull yarn through leaving the last 2 st unworked. Before cutting yarn make sure you have enough of a tail length to now sew on to hat using your yarn needle. You can see my placement of it from pictures.

Antennae (Make 2): Switch to “H” hook (5.00 mm) and bright blue yarn 
Round 1: Starting in a magic circle  ch 1 before placing 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first st in round. ( 6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, place 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st in round. (12 sc)
Round 3-7:  Ch 1, place 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st in round. (12 sc)
This is a good time to put most of your fiberfill stuffing in the antennae. You can add it as you continue. You want them to have enough stuffing to be able to stand upright but not so much that it makes them heavy and weighed down. Then they won’t stand upright at all.
Round 8: Ch 1, sctog first two sc, *sctog next two st together, continue from * around until end of round. Sl st to top of first st in round. (6 sc)
Round 9-12: Ch 1, place 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st in round. (6 sc)
Cut yarn after pulling it through leaving a long enough tail to secure antennae to top of hat.  Using your yarn needle sew your antennae in to place (you can see my placement in pictures below) securely, fasten off any ends.
All done. :) One Very Hungry (and special) Caterpillar Beanie Hat all ready to wear.

Here are pictures to show how it looks worn and from different directions when completed:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern Front Side View

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time Side View

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time Back View

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time Left Side View

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern for Story Reading Time Alternate View
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Simple Double Crochet Washcloth Crochet Pattern

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Simple Double Crochet Washcloth Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Simple Double Crochet Washcloth Free Crochet Pattern

Are you a beginner to crochet or perhaps just want an easy to remember small project that you can do in a small amount of time? This is a pretty quick and useful project to work on when you don’t want to think too hard or have only a little bit of a time to do a project.  I make up little gift packages of washcloths, hand towels and face cleaning pads to give to loved ones as gifts in a gift basket.  Once I first used a crocheted washcloth on my face no other washcloth would do.  They feel a little decadent and are so soft.  I do recommend washing them pre use or wash them with baby shampoo.  That makes even the roughest yarn soft, pliable and not scratchy any more.

This page includes pattern instructions for both washcloths shown in picture for page.  One is large to extra large sized solid color washcloth while the other is a small to medium sized washcloth with a contrast colored trim.  You can choose to add or subtract the trim on either.  You may even wish to make your washcloth body striped.  For large stripes, switch colors every 2 rounds of washcloth base, for skinnier lines switch color every round of washcloth base.

Simple Double Crochet Washcloth Crochet Pattern Notes

Double Crochet Washcloth Crochet Pattern Front view

Project requires:
Main color yarn desired for washcloth
(I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Contrasting color yarn for trim (optional)
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

Double Crochet Washcloth Crochet Pattern

Pattern Instructions:

Solid color large to extra large sized washcloth / cleaning cloth: using main color yarn
Round 1: Ch 27. Dc in third ch from hook (Three ch counts as first dc) and each of the following 23 ch. Ch 3 and turn.  (25 dc)
Round 2-13: Dc in first st and in each of the following 23 st across until end. Ch 3 and turn. (25 dc)
Round 14 : Dc in first st and in each of the following 23 st across until end. Ch 1 and turn. (25 dc)
Round 15: Make 1 sc in each st across to corner, make 3 sc in corner, working counter clockwise around piece, place 2 sc in side of each round’s dc down to bottom, 3 sc in corner. Continue this until pattern until you are back at beginning. Sl st to first sc in round.
Cut yarn before pulling through to fasten off any yarn tail ends.

Small to medium sized washcloth / cleaning cloth with contrast trim: using contrast color yarn
Round 1: Ch 22. Dc in third ch from hook (This counts as first dc on each round) and each of the following 18 ch until end of foundation chain. Ch 3 and turn. (20 dc)
Round 2-9: Dc in first st and in each of the following 18 st across. Ch 3 and turn. (20 dc)
Round 10: Dc in first st and in each of the following 18 st across. Ch 1 and turn. (20 dc)
Fasten off your main color yarn for the washcloth and attach your contrast color yarn to piece where you left off with a sl st.
Round 11: Ch 1 before Sc in first st and make 1 sc in each st across until corner, place 3 sc in corner before continuing to work counter clockwise around your piece. On sides of rounds place 2 sc in each of the dc down the sides of the washcloth, placing 3 sc in each corner until you end up back at beginning of this round. Sl st to the top of the first sc in round.
Cut yarn, pull through and finish off with yarn needle.

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Reversible Coasters Crochet Pattern

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Reversible Coasters Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Reversible Coasters Free Crochet Pattern

Are you a beginner to crochet or perhaps just want an easy to remember small project that you can do in a small amount of time?  If you are going to someone’s house for a party or dinner, think about coasters as part of a hostess gift you give.

I like the reversible aspect of this pattern and it’s ease for even first time beginners.  Using both yarn colors to stitch them together gives a nice tie in to each side being put together.

Give it a try.  You may find making coasters addictive like me. 😉

Reversible Coasters Crochet Pattern Notes

Reversible Coaster Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
First color yarn for Coaster color A
(I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Contrasting color yarn for Coaster color B
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

Reversible Coaster Crochet Pattern Side View

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

Here is closeup of a coaster to get a better look before starting. Here we go.

Coaster Side A: using color A yarn
Round 1: In Magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a dc throughout pattern as I use this to make a more seamless appearance in my hats) then 10 dc in ring. Tighten ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. *2 dc in first and following 9 st. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 1. *2 sc in next st. Sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (30 sc)
Cut yarn, pull through leaving a nice long tail to sew around to attach coasters.

Coaster Side B: using color B yarn
Pull out your Coaster color B and follow instructions for Coaster Color A above.

Finishing off coaster:
Now you should have two coaster pieces in contrasting colors with extra long tails for sewing together.  Normally I’m about hiding colors that contrast in stitching but this is actually something we want to see in this project.  It gives the coasters a nice polish and ties in the colors from both sides together.

Take both coasters and place them back to back to each other with the good side of your stitching facing out on either side.  Using the yarn needle take the first tail and work it down to the border or Round 2 and 3.  You want to have the contrasting color to the color of the tail you are sewing facing you since this will show you that you have the visible stitching even throughout.  I just did a basic in and out stitch weaving it through until I completed all the way around to where I started the stitching.  Finish off.

Then you are going to turn the coaster so the opposite color to the remaining yarn tail is facing you. Using the large blunt eye yarn / tapestry needle as before, work this tail down to the border between Round 1 and 2.  Now work the stitches completely around this circle, in and out, until you have reached the beginning of the circle again.  Pull through yarn and finish off.

All done. Now you just need a few more to make a complete set. Since this project is actually making use of the contrasting colors with the stitching to make it reversible please feel free to play around with the colors.

I tend to pick colors for my coaster projects that:
1. Match host / hostess furnishing color scheme if I know it
2. Match season or upcoming holiday colors
3.  Our colors of their favorite team or school
4. Colored to fit the occasion or event. For example, I once made coasters with baby pink on one side and baby blue on the other as a gift for a friend that didn’t want to know sex of her baby until they were born at her baby shower.

Again you don’t have to use my suggestions. There are so many color combinations and you should feel free to play around to make all the fun coasters you want.

Reversible Coaster Crochet Pattern Down shot

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Coasters with Colored Trim Crochet Pattern

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Coasters with Colored Trim Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Coasters with Colored Trim Free Crochet Pattern

Are you a beginner to crochet or perhaps just want an easy to remember small project that you can do in a small amount of time?

If you are going to someone’s house for a party or dinner, think about coasters as part of a hostess gift you give. You can use colors to match their home if you know them, colors of their favorite sports team or school schools or even colors associated with the closest holiday.

Coasters with Colored Trim Crochet Pattern Notes

Coaster with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Main color yarn for main coaster part-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Contrast color yarn for the different colored trim to coaster
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US) 

Coaster with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern Alternate View

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

Here is closeup of a coaster to get a better look before starting. Here we go.

Main Coaster color base: using main color yarn
Round 1: In Magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a dc throughout pattern as I use this to make a more seamless appearance in my hats) then 10 dc in ring. Tighten ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. *2 dc in first and following 9 st. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (20 dc)

Contrast color / trim: using contrast color yarn 
Round 3: Attach the contrast color yarn for the trim with a sl st at where you left off in previous round on coaster.  Ch 1. *2 sc in next st. sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (30 sc) Fasten off the main color yarn.
Cut yarn, pull through and finish off with your yarn needle.

All done.  An easy coaster that is quick to work up as a last minute gift.

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Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern

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Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern

 free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Teacher Apple Coasters Free Crochet Pattern

I am very proud of my mother for going back to school a few years ago and getting her teaching degree.  I wanted to give her something useful that worked as a mention to her being a teacher.  So I thought apples for the teacher.

This is a pretty basic crochet pattern that even a beginner to the world of crochet can try out.  I hope you like them too.

Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern Notes

Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Red yarn for main coaster part-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Green yarn for leaf
Brown yarn for apple’s stem
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US) 
hdc – half double crochet (US) 

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

Here is closeup of a coaster to get a better look before starting. Here we go.

Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern

Red Apple Coaster: using red yarn 
Round 1: In Magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a dc throughout pattern as I use this to make a more seamless appearance in my hats) then 10 dc in ring. Tighten ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. *2 dc in first and following 9 st. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. Dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (30 dc)
Round 4: Ch 1. 2 sc in first, *1 sc in next 2 st and 2 sc in following st. Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top of beginning st.  Join to top of first st.  (40 sc)
Cut yarn, pull through and finish off red apple part of coaster.

Apple Stem: using brown or black yarn
With Brown Yarn, attach to apple with a sl st where you want the stem to go.
Chain 7. Place a sc in the third ch from hook and each of the following 4 ch. Sl st back into the apple coaster where you started chain.
Cut your yarn, pull through and finish off the apple stem.

Green leaf on stem: using green yarn
With Green yarn for the apple’s stem, chain 7. Sc in third ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in following and sc in last ch. Sl st into same stitch turning your forming leaf clockwise so you are now working on the unworked side of chain. Ch 1, hdc in next st, dc in next, hdc in following, sc into last st and connect to first st with a sl st.   Leave a long enough tail when cutting yarn to be able secure it into place on the stem.    Use the tail and large blunt eye yarn / tapestry needle to sew the leaf into place. I found it works best to secure into top as apple as well as stem.  Pull yarn through to back off project before finishing off.
There you go.  You can whip up a whole set for the special teacher or teachers in your life.  They make cute and thoughtful gifts without breaking the bank or tons of time.

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Chibi Ninja Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

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Chibi Ninja Hat Crochet Pattern

 free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Chibi Ninja Beanie Hat Free Crochet Pattern

My oldest nephew is getting older and older. This past year he became very active in Karate and has been getting awards for his skills. I call him my Little Ninja so I made him his own crocheted stuffed ninja with a matching hat.

This crochet pattern is for the Chibi Ninja Hat seen in picture above. If you are looking for the Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll, you can find it here…  Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern.

Chibi Ninja Hat Crochet Pattern Notes

Chibi Ninja Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Yarn for main color (I used black in picture)-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Contrast color of your choice for Ninja’s face/skin tone ( I used a light tan color)
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US) 

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

The hat in this picture is made with my Easy Peasy Youth Sized (Age 3-10 years old) Double Crochet Beanie  Hat Pattern which you can find here as a foundation for the project.  Want it in another size? No worries. Head over to Easy Peasy All Family Sizes Free Double Crochet Beanie Patterns to select the size you want for your project.

Hat Base: using black yarn or desired main color yarn of your choice

Use Easy Peasy Crochet Beanie Size of your choice

One you fasten off your beanie hat, you are ready to start working on your Chibi Ninja face! :)

Chibi Ninja face area: using light tan / flesh colored yarn
Round 1:  Starting with a foundation chain of 19 ch,  make 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the following 16 ch and 2 sc in last st of chain. Turning so you are working on back side of foundation chain to create more of  a circle, work 2 sc in first ch, sc in each  of the 16 ch working back to beginning in circular fashion until last st, place 2 sc in last st.  Sl st to top of first st.
Round 2-4: Continue working in rounds similar to above with 1 sc in each st but 2 sc in each of the four corners around your face to start  forming the rectangle shape . Sl st into first st to complete each round. Continue until you are the final size you want. For my Chibi Ninja in picture for this crochet pattern I made 4 rounds total.Pull yarn through leaving enough tail to sew on face to secure to doll later when cutting. Put Ninja face area to side until needed.

Ninja eyes: using black yarn 
Using black yarn and leaving a bit of a tail for sewing eye in place when done, chain 8. Dc in third ch from hook and each of following 5 ch. (6 dc)
Pull yarn through and cut yarn. Using large blunt eye needle, sew eye into position you want it to be in. I sometimes pin my in place to make sure I have them even or it drives me nuts.  Finish off yarn from eyes behind face.

Finishing off hat:
Now that your Ninja’s face and your hat base is complete, use the yarn tail from your face area to secure it into the finished place with the yarn needle.  I find that if I use the pins to hold it in place I can keep it even and not crooked instead of moving about.  Apparently without them my sewing skills are close to none…   Once you’ve sewn it into place, Finish off yarn behind face.
There you go. Your own Chibi Ninja beanie crocheted hat! :)  It’ s a really fun but quick project.  You can choose to put the eyes in all kinds of positions like:   \ / or / \ or _ _  or even > < with small v’s instead of eye strip used above.

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Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern

Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern_ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com

Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Free Crochet Pattern

 

My oldest nephew is getting older and older. This past year he became very active in Karate and has been getting awards for his skills. I call him my Little Ninja so I made him his own stuffed ninja with a matching hat.

This crochet pattern is for the Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll seen in picture above.  If you are looking for the Chibi Ninja Hat Crochet pattern, you can find it here… Chibi Ninja Hat Crochet pattern.

Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern Notes

Chibi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Yarn for main color (I used black in picture)-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Contrast color of your choice for Ninja’s face/skin tone ( I used a light tan color)
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends
Fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two stitches together (US)

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

Arms (make 2): using black or desired main color 
Round 1: In magic circle ch 1 before makinig 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1 and make 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around (back loops only). Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Rounds 4-5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 4 st , sctog next two stitches. Continue * around.  Sl st to top of first st. (10 sc)
Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around.  Sl st to top of first st. (10 sc)
Round 9: Ch 1. Sctog first two st together, sc in next three st, sctog together next two st together, sc until end of round.  Sl st to top of first st. (8 sc)
Round 10: Ch 1. sctog first two st together, sc in next 2 st, sctog together next two st, Ch 1 and turn leaving last two st unworked. (4 sc)
Round 11. Sctog first two st and sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)
Pull yarn through and leaving a long enough tail of yarn to secure the arms to the body of the ninja doll when attaching them.

Legs (Make 2): using black yarn or desired main color
Round 1: In magic circle ch 1 before making 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st.  (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around (back loops only.  Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
Rounds 5- 6 :Ch 1, 1 sc in each in st around. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
Round 7: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 2 st , sctog next two stitches. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st.  (12 sc)
Round 8: Ch 1, * sctog next two stitches and continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Round 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in each each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Pull yarn through and make sure to leave a long enough tail length to secure the legs to the body of the ninja doll.

Ninja face area: using light tan / flesh colored yarn
Round 1:  Starting with a foundation chain of 9 ch,  make 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the 6 st and 2 sc in last st of chain. (10 sc)  Turning so you are working on back side of foundation chain to create more of  a circle, work 2 sc in first ch, sc in each ch until last st, place 2 sc in last st.  Sl st to top of first st.
Round 2-4: Continue working around with 1 sc in each st but 2 sc in each of the four corners around your forming rectangle. Sl st into first st to complete each round. Continue until you are the final size you want. For my Chibi Ninja in picture for this crochet pattern I made 4 rounds total.
Pull yarn through leaving enough tail to sew on face to secure to doll later when cutting. Put Ninja face area to side until needed.

Eyes: using black yarn 
Using black yarn and leaving a bit of a tail for sewing eye in place when done, chain 4. Pull yarn through and cut yarn. Using large blunt eye needle, sew eye into position you want it to be in. I sometimes pin my in place to make sure I have them even or it drives me nuts.  Finish off yarn from eyes behind face, and put face to side until needed for ninja doll.
You can choose to put the eyes in all kinds of positions like:   \ / or / \ or _ _  or even > < with small v’s instead of eye strip used above.

Ninja Doll Body: using black yarn or desired main color 
1: In magic circle ch 1(Does not count as a sc) before placing 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
2: Ch 1 place 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next 2 st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st. (24 sc)
5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next 3 st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. 30
6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next 4 st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st. (36 sc)
7-22: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around.  Sl st to top of first st. (36 sc)
Note:About half way through these rounds you will want to stop to attach the face to the front of the ninja doll and the two arms so you can hide seams inside of doll before starting to stuff as you progress.
23: Ch 1, sctog first two st. *1 sc in the next 3 st, sctog next two st. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (24 sc)
24:Ch 1, sctog first two st. *1 sc in the next 2 st, sctog next two st. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
25:Ch 1, sctog first two st. *1 sc in the next 1 st, sctog next two st. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
This is a good time to put the legs on before closing two rounds. By placing them facing forward and more to sides it allows the doll to sit up when not being cuddled.  Make sure you fill up the Ninja Doll to the size, squeezability you desire with your fiberfill stuffing. I prefer mine not to hard stuffed but strong enough to hold shape and some weight to them.
Round 26: Ch 1, sctog first two st, sctog next two st continuing sctog around. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
27: Ch 1, sctog first two st, sctog next two st continuing sctog around. (3 sc)
Pull yarn through, sew opening closed with yarn needle and finish off. Double check your Ninja Doll for any loose ends you might of missed before and weave them in before finishing off the piece. Done :)

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Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

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Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Holiday Stocking Free Crochet Pattern

I hate crochet patterns that make me sit and read them line by line while I crochet (normally scratching my head). I like simple and quick patterns that I can do while listening to an audiobook or watching a show so I made up these stockings without a pattern just winging it. I ended up liking it so much I not only wrote down the pattern but whipped up two matching ones for my other two nephews as well.

I chose single crochet so the little stocking stuffers wouldn’t fall out between larger stitches. I hope you like this as well.

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern Notes

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Red yarn for main color-  (I use a lot of Red Heart saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
White yarn or Contrast color of your choice for trim /accents
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two stitches together (US)


Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Pattern Instructions:

Red Stocking Main Part: using main color yarn

Using main color (I use red for stocking in picture) create a foundation chain of 51 ch.
Round 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each following ch until end of foundation chain. Ch 1 and turn. (50 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (52 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (54 sc)
Round 4: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (56 sc)
Round 5-9 : Sc in second ch from hook and each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (56 sc)
Round 10: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (54 sc)
Round 11: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (52 sc)
Round 12: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (50 sc)
Round 13: Slip stitch through each of the first 10 st. Ch 1 before sc in each of the next 30 st leaving the last 10 sc unworked. Ch 1 and turn (30 sc)
Round 14 – 34: Sc in each of the 30 st across from previous row. Ch 1 and turn. (30 sc)
Round 35: Sc in each of the 30 st across from previous row. (30 sc)
Round 36: Fold stocking in half. You should see stocking shape now. Ch 1 and turn working 1 sc into each matching stitch all the way around stocking until last 5 st at back of foot heel.
Sctog twice and slip stitch into final matching stitch. (This will give the heel a rounded appearance similar to toe.
Pull yarn through and fasten off.

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Cuff (Contrast / Trim) top part: using contrast color yarn
With Contrast / Trim color, attach to last stitch from row 35 on top of sock part of stocking with sl st. This will be worked in round. Don’t turn stocking right side out until instructions as you want the nice side of the stitches to show when you fold it over top once you are finished.

Round 1 : Chain 1 and sc in each st around top circle. Sl st to top of 1st sc. Ch 1.(30 sc)
Round 2 – 7 : Sc in first st and all around to joining. Sl st to top of 1st sc. Ch 1. (30 sc)
Round 8: Sc in first st and all around to joining. (30 sc)
Pull yarn through with extra tail to finish off and weave through with your yarn needle. Tie off and weave any loose ends left to finish it off. Turn stocking right side out so seams are on inside.
Now fold down the top Contrast / Trim part. Voila. There is your stocking.

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com 3

For a variety in my stockings I used a different trim for each of my nephews. One is white, another dark green and the last stripes of both colors (which I did by switching colors every two rounds). It helped make each their own.

Are you looking to embellish your stocking? You can easily add crocheted holly, one of the designs I used for the Christmas ornaments crochet patterns or like I did with a simple letter to show which child it is for under the tree :)

 

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Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern_ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

This free crochet pattern is for an easy baby bib that even advanced beginners can make!  I was struggling to find out what to make for all the new little ones in my family for this past Christmas holiday when I stumbled across a cute cupcake bib made of fabric and thought it might turn out cute in crochet. You can never go wrong with cupcakes. 😉  I’m so glad I did.

I ended up making sixteen bibs for gifts. Yes sixteen but they whipped up so fast I was surprised, so here is what I did to make them. There are links for applique patterns I used from other places for the cupcake, car and snowman at end of pattern if you want to try them too.

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern Notes

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Main color yarn-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Contrast color yarn for trim
(Note: Depending on what decoration you decide to put on your bib if any, you will need to get those colors as well)
“H” hook  (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st- stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc- double crochet (US) 
sctog- single crochet two stitches together (US) 
dctog- double crochet two stitches together (US) 

Pattern Instructions:

Main Bib part: using main color yarn 
Round 1: Chain 19 . Sc into the second loop from the hook and placing 1 sc in each st through chain. Ch 1 and turn. (18 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc  in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (20 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (22 sc)
Round 4-15: Sc in first st and in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (22 sc)
Round 16: Sctog first two st, 1 sc in next st across,sctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (20 sc)
Round 17: Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 5 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 6 st, dctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (18 st total)
Round 18: Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 4 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 5 st, dctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (16 st total)
Round 19 : Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 3 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 4 st, dctog last two st.  (14 st total)
Pull yarn through after cutting and fasten off.

Contrast Trim: using contrast color yarn
With your contrast yarn color for the trim, sl st on big right after a corner, sc in each stitch around, placing three sc in each corner. In st inside of each of the top corners sl st into st, chain 41 stitches, then starting at 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each back down to sl st into starting st on bib before continuing with the sc in each st around with 3 sc in each corner until all sides are trimmed. Sl st to beginning stitch and fasten off.

For the appliques, there are tons and tons for free online. For the ones in this picture I used:

Car applique here 
Cupcake applique here 
Snowman applique here (picture below)

Here are some of my other completed bibs using this pattern:

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern 2

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern Christmas Snowman

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