Saturday, September 30, 2023

Nightmare Cowl

                                                         

Halloween is my favorite time of year and horror is one of my favorite genres.  I’ve seen a lot of horror inspired crochet designs floating around lately and decided to whip up a horror inspired cowl as our weather is beginning to feel like autumn here on the Oregon Coast.

This is a quick and easy pattern to help warm you up.  I would love to see your completed Nightmare  Cowl! Post as a Ravelry project or use #MommyMadeCrochet on social media!


                            Nightmare Cowl

One, two winter’s coming for you

3, 4 better try and stay warm 



If you need help along the way contact me help@mommymadecrochet.com




Materials


  • Ww yarn in red and green, I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red and Medium Thyme
  • J hook
  • Scissors
  • Needle (to weave in ends)



Abbreviations


  • Ch: chain
  • Sk- skip
  • Sl st: slip stitch
  • Foundation hdc
  • Hdc- half double crochet
  • Blo- back loop only
  • F.o. : finish off



Notes


All terms American.   If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2023.




You may do whatever you like with your completed Nightmare Cowl, you can sing creepy nursery rhymes, invade some dreams or even give them as a gift!  I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Nightmare Cowl :)



Begin 



With green (med thyme)


1- Foundation hdc 50 (50) ch1 turn at end of every row


2- blo: hdc (50) change to cherry red, do not cut med thyme we will pick up again ch1 turn


3- blo: hdc 13, sk 3 sts, hdc 34 (47sts, 3ch) ch1 turn


4- blo: hdc 33, ch5, sk : 1 st, 3ch, 1 st, then hdc 12 (45 sts, 5 ch) change to med thyme do not cut yarn, ch1 turn


5- blo: hdc12, ch5, sk 5ch, hdc33 (45 sts, 5ch) ch1 turn


6- blo: hdc33, hdc in 2chs, ch3, sk 3ch, hdc12 (47 sts, 3ch) change to red ch 1 turn


7- blo: hdc12, hdc in 3chs, hdc35 (50) ch1 turn


8- blo: hdc (50) change to med thyme, ch1 turn


9-19- blo: hdc (50) ch1 turn, continue to change colors every 2 rows 


20- blo: hdc 24 ch3, sk 3 sts, hdc23 (47 sts, 3ch) change colors, ch1 turn 


21- blo: hdc 22 sk 1 st, 5ch, sk 1 st, hdc23  (45sts, ch5) ch1 turn


22- blo: hdc 23, hdc in 2ch, ch3, hdc 22 (47sts, 3ch) change colors, ch1 turn


23- blo: hdc 22, hdc 3 in 3ch, hdc25 (50) ch 1 turn


24-35- blo: hdc (50) ch1 turn, continue to change colors every 2 rows 


36- blo: hdc12, ch3, sk3 sts, hdc 35 (47sts, 3ch) change color ch1 turn


37- blo: hdc 34, ch5, sk: 1st, 3ch, 1st, then hdc11 (45sts, 5ch) ch1 turn


38- blo: hdc11, ch3, sk 3 ch, hdc2 in last 2ch, hdc34 (47sts, ch3) change color, ch1 turn


39- blo: hdc36, hdc in 3ch, hdc 11 (50) ch1 turn


40-48- blo: hdc (50) ch1 turn, continue to change colors every 2 rows 

If you find this is too long or too short add or subtract rows but end with 2rows of red to keep stripes even.


Finishing


Line up first and last row, Sl st both ends together, I worked in blo-flo to join. 

Weave in any ends and enjoy!


Sunday, February 5, 2023

Voodood crochet pattern

 Long time no blog!  Life has been busy for me lately, most patterns I’ve pushed straight out to Etsy and for that I apologize.


For a fun Valentine project I made this little Voodood.  My nephew is called Voo by my sister and he’s into weird little dolls missing eyes, or with weird stitches on them.  So this is inspired a bit by Voo..dood 



If you need help along the way contact me help@mommymadecrochet.com




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Materials


  • Ww yarn in any color you like, plus a small bit of contrasting yarn for stitches (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
  • Keyring (optional)
  • Fiberfill
  • D hook (a larger hook just means a bigger Voodood)
  • Scissors
  • Needle (to weave in ends/create features)
  • Wool/felting needles for heart (this can be embroidered if desired)
  • Optional: small button for eye



Abbreviations


  • Ch: chain
  • Mr- magic ring
  • Sk- skip
  • Sl st: slip stitch
  • Sc: single crochet
  • Sc2tog: single crochet 2 sts together; decrease
  • FLO- front loop only
  • F.o. : finish off



Notes


All terms American.   If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2023.




You may do whatever you like with your completed Voodood, you can make them for friends, sell them or even give them as a gift!  I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Voodood :)



Begin 



Arms x2


1- MR 4sc (4)


2-5- sc (4)


Flatten arm and sc x1 through both halves closing opening. F.o.  



Legs x2


1- MR sc6 (6)


2-5- sc (6) f.o. first leg set to side, begin at rnd 1 again


6- we will be connecting the legs now- sc, sc6 around leg 1, sc 5 in leg 2 to rnd beginning (12)


7-10- sc (12) stuff firmly as you progress


11- sc, sc2tog (8)


12- we will be attaching the arms in this round by sc through arm and into body at same time; mark sides for arms - mine worked like this - sc3, sc through arm, sc3, sc through arm (8)


13- sc2, sc2tog (6)


14- flo- 2sc (12)


15- sc, 2sc (18)


16-19- sc (18)


20- sc, sc2tog (12)


21- sc2tog (6) if you want to make keychain continue, if not, f.o. close opening and weave in end.


22- sk st, sc (3)


Ch9 - cut a long end but do NOT lose ch loop, slide keyring onto ch, working over the keyring- sl st in 4th ch from hook, sl st 5, f.o. Close any opening and weave in end.


Finishing


Felt a heart onto chest, or embroider.  Use a bit of contrasting yarn to create facial features and stitches.  If you want a button for an eye or a cool bead apply that now.  Make your Voodood whatever you want! Let your imagination run wild!