Rockstar Mic - Free Crochet Pattern

My granddaughter Anna, a.k.a Noo Noo, came by and we had a sleepover last night.  We watched our usual favorite movies/tv on Netflix/Vudu,  Courage the Cowardly Dog, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost etc.
Well for those who don't know, Scooby-Doo and the Witch's Ghost has The Hex Girls (Eco-Goth girl band) and Anna is a huge fan!  She NEEDED a microphone.  "Really Yaya, I NEED one.  Will you make me one?" she asked in her sweet little Noo Noo way...how could I say no?  I love make believe and exploring with our imaginations!

Anna picked Grape Fizz (Red Heart Super Saver) for the microphone, "and a black singing part"
I used a sport weight white yarn to stitch her name and a couple stars

Materials

small amount of  yarn (size 4) of your choice in black and main color.  I used Red Heart Super Saver, cheap and durable with lots of color choices!

stuffing (fiberfill)

G hook (whatever you need to make a tight enough fabric that stuffing won't show, stuffed hard)

blunt needle (yarn needle) to weave in ends securely

Abbreviations

mr: magic ring

sl st : slip stitch

sc : single crochet

sc2tog ; decrease- single crochet 2 stitches together (I use invisible decrease- flo (front loop only) to perform st)

Note

All terms American.  If pattern reads: "sc2, sc2tog, 2sc", it would be read: "single crochet in next two stitches, single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease), 2 single crochet in the next stitch". repeat between **  Be sure to read through any pattern before beginning.  You may do whatever you like with your completed microphone, lip sync with your favorite music, impress your friends with your awesome vocal stylings, give it to your favorite little person, make a couple and sing along to the Hex Girls, or even sell them!  I do ask that you do not represent my pattern as your own, reproduce or distribute my pattern in any fashion; sharing a link to my blog is appreciated!   :)  If you have any questions please message me , I would be happy to help you!

Directions

with black (or "singing part" color of your choice)

1: mr 6sc (6)

2: 2sc (12)

3: sc, 2sc (18)

4-5: sc (18)

6: sc, sc2tog (12)

7: sc  (12)

8: sc, sc2tog (8)

9: sc (change to main color in last st)  stuff tight;y to maintain shape

10-29- sc (8) stuff tightly to maintain shape

30: *sc, sc2tog* twice, sc2 (6)

31: sc (6)

32: sc, sc2tog (4) f.o.  stuff to the end. weave in ends and secure.

Optional:  you can stitch designs on your microphone or use as is!  Share your creations on MMC Facebook page !

My little Rockstar

Anna's favorite is Thorn, she calls me Sister Luna and I am to call her Sister Thorn when she is in Hex Girl mode :)
She has a Lost Souls Skull Shawl in a deep red by Caron Simply Soft that she dances in too <3
Lost Souls Skull Shawl

Khaleesi Beaded Dragon Scale Barefoot Sandal crochet pattern

Rejoice Game of Thrones fans, the Khaleesi Beaded Dragon Scale Barefoot Sandal crochet pattern is here!  

I hemmed and hawed about how to offer this pattern for a while and I finally decided that the blog is where it's at ;)

Beaded "dragon scales" (crocodile stitch) size 5 thread

Khaleesi Beaded Dragon Scale barefoot sandal in size 3 thread

Materials:

size 3/5/10 crochet thread in color choice (avoid metallics as they can be scratchy)

size 0 steel crochet hook

seed beads in color choice (I like E beads because they are easier to thread)

Abbreviations:

ch : chain

sl st : slip stitch

dc : double crochet

Notes:

All terms American.  If pattern reads: "sc2, sc2tog, 2sc", it would be read: "single crochet in next two stitches, single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease), 2 single crochet in the next stitch". repeat between **  Be sure to read through any pattern before beginning.  You may do whatever you like with your completed Khaleesi sandals, run a marathon, lounge around the pool, take up belly/exotic dancing, marry your true love in them in your dream beach wedding, or even sell them!  I do ask that you do not represent my pattern as your own, reproduce or distribute my pattern in any fashion; sharing a link to my blog is appreciated!   :)  If you have any questions please message me , I would be happy to help you!

Directions:  

*directions given for size 3 thread, 5/10 thread in (  )

String 12 (20) beads onto your thread

Ch 26 (30)

1: Sl st into the 22nd (25th) ch from hook and next 4 (5)

2: ch3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in same stitch (photo 1)

***TURN YOUR WORK SO LOOP POINTS UPWARDS*** (photo 2)

3: Ch2, around post of dc from row 2 work 5dc, slide bead up, ch1, (turn your work to easily accomplish)  5dc up ch3 from row 2. (completed crocodile stitch) (photos 3-7)


4: Ch3, dc in last dc made, ch2, dc in center of scale, ch2, 2dc in end of last scale (1st dc row 3) (photos 8-10)

***TURN YOUR WORK SO LOOP POINTS UPWARDS***

5: begin scale: *5dc around post of dc from previous row, slide bead up to work, ch1, 5dc up next dc post* repeat to end of row (2 scales made) (photos 11,12)

6: ch3 , dc in last dc made, ch2, dc over center of scale, *ch2, 2dc over scale round into dc from 2 rows back in center of scale (photo 13), ch2, dc in center of scale* until last scale, end with ch2, 2dc in end of last scale.

7: repeat row 5  f.o. weave in ends

6 scales total.

for size 5/10 thread only:

repeat rows 5/6 one time for total of 10 scales

Ties:

ch 125 (175)

with right side of sandal facing you : join with a sc in top right scale, sc evenly across top of sandal (I did a sc in end of first scale, 2sc in each dc post, sc in center of scale, sc over scale row into dc across and ended with a sc in end of last scale) ch 125 (175) f.o. trim ends to look neat and repeat for second sandal!

I hope you enjoyed making a great pair of barefoot sandals!  Please visit Mommy Made Crochet on Facebook and share your creations with everyone!  

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Crochet Patterns

I have been flipping through my pattern notebooks and I found a couple that I may share on here soon!  I don't wanna post them all at once... gotta get you good and hooked ;)

I have a monkey, a horse, pig, bear, (all using bulky weight yarns or combinations) along with quite a few others lol

I have also been working on my own pattern for barefoot sandals that I may make available through here as well!  They use size 3/5/10 thread and a 0 (3..25mm) steel crochet hook.

Inspired by :
Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons.
OR:
Game of Thrones ;)  They are dragon scales with beads to add a little shine! (crocodile stitch)

The Khaleesi barefoot sandal

I will also have a few of these priced low for Watermelon Festival this weekend, after Watermelon any that don't sell will go to my Etsy Shop !

Single Crochet Video Tutorial

Everyone always asks me to teach them to crochet...Now I plan to teach EVERYONE!

I started a local group called Hooked on Crochet and I find that I have a lot of people just starting out. I hope this video series will be able to help people :)

Happy Hooking!
Anna

Crochet video tutorials ***COMING SOON***

GOOD NEWS!  I've been working hard on a video tutorial and I even found a way to mirror the action for my southpaw friends!

BAD NEWS :( as I went to add narration to the video I discovered my microphone is broke :(

GREAT NEWS :D  Hubby said I can pic up a new microphone tonight!

Soul Crochet Pattern

Yes you heard right, Soul.

My kids & granddaughter inspire me when I create... this is what happens when you ask your teenager, "What do you think I should crochet now?"  reply: "OOOH, I want a 'Soul' mom!".  I wasn't disturbed by this odd request because my daughter is kooky like me and that one little request opened up my imagination to all kinds of possibilities!

Make some and hand them out as quick little "spirit" lifters, as trade-able commodities or do like my friend Jamie and add a couple drops of essential oil to alleviate the stress of the day!

Two little Souls

Souls

Materials:

Small amount of yarn in Soul color of choice and a bit of contrasting for facial features, I used Red Heart Super Saver for mine

F Hook 

Small amount of fiberfill or yarn scraps

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

MR : magic ring

ch : chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc : single crochet

sc2tog : single crochet 2 stitches together, decrease

FLO : front loop only, crochet is only in the front loop of stitch

BLO : back loop only, crochet is only in the back loop of stitch

f.o. : finish off

Note:

All crochet terms American.  If pattern says: "2sc, sc2, sc2tog" it is read as : "2 single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) in next two stitches".  Unless stated otherwise it is implied that crochet actions are repeated to round end.  Souls are worked in the amigurumi fashion (in the round without joining).  I use "invisible decreases", I crochet in the FLO for decrease stitches, this helps the fabric lie smoother. Numbers in parenthesis at end of row/round indicates stitch count.
You may do whatever you wish to do with the Souls you create, sell your Soul, trade your Soul for another, make your soul into a keychain,  or infuse with wonderful essential oils to help lift your Soul, your imagination is your only limitation...but I ask that you do not claim this pattern as your own or distribute/publish it in any form.  Sharing my blog is greatly appreciated however!

Directions:

1: MR 6sc (6)

2: 2sc (12)

3-5: sc (12)

6: FLO - sc, ch5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and remaining ch sts, sc in next st (6 chs created)

7:  working in unworked BLO sts of rnd 5 : sc2tog, ch6, sl st in 2nd from hook and remaining ch sts (6 chs created) * Begin stuffing

8: (in both loops again) sc2tog, ch8, sl st in 2nd ch and remaining ch sts (3 chs created) F.O. weave in end to secure.

Finishing:  Use a bit of contrasting color to create a little face for your soul :)  Fun twist, turn your soul the unside down and make face so "hair/tentacles" point down and you have a cute new twist on your soul or an adorable Squid with slight altering on last round :)

Bucket of Souls, I brought 50 to a local event and sold 40 of them! 

I hope you enjoy creating a Soul!  If you want to share any of your projects from my patterns I would love to see them!  If you want to brag to everyone please post on my  Facebook page!