The fat just walks away... Adipose = Fat

Whovians know what an Adipose Baby is...we all want one.  They are so darn cute!  So today  I'm giving you an opportunity to have one of your own!  Don't crochet?  Here is the listing of my ready to go Adipose Baby =)

So darn cute!

Materials:

F hook (or hook needed to obtain a tight fabric)
small amount of white ww yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Soft White)
Small amt of black (for mouth)
6mm safety eyes  (You can always embroider this with a bit of black yarn!)
tapestry needle (to attach limbs etc)
fiberfill


Abbreviations:

MR: magic ring
sl: slip
st: stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
f.o.: finish off
FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only

Note:
I use American terminology.  Be sure to read through the pattern before you begin.  If the pattern reads, "sc, 2sc, sc2tog" it would be read as "single crochet, 2 single crochet in next stitch, single crochet the next 2 stitches together".   I like to use "invisible decreases"- use FLO, it helps the fabric lie smoother.  Stuff your project as you progress.  Unless noted otherwise the Adipose Baby is worked in amigurumi style in the round without joining. Make sure you mark your rounds, a scrap piece of contrasting yarn works great!
 The Adipose Baby you make from my pattern is yours to do with as you please.  I ask that you please not distribute or represent my pattern as your own.  If you feel like sharing, please direct people to my blog :)  I like visitors!

Directions:

Head/Body with white

1: mr 6
2: 2sc (12)
3: sc, 2sc (18)
4: sc2, 2sc (24)
5-8: sc (24) note: I place the eyes between rows 6/7 4 sts apart from each other
9: sc11, 2sc (26)
10: sc (26)
11: sc6, 2sc, sc12, 2sc, sc6 (28)
12-16: sc (28)
17: sc5, sc2tog (24)
18: sc2, sc2tog (18)
19: sc, sc2tog (12)
20: sc2tog (6) f.o. finish stuffing and close opening; weave in tail

Arms x2:  stuff lightly and attach at a slight angle

Ch 6  sl st to form a ring, do not twist leave a long tail to attach to body

1: ch1, sc in each ch around, do not join (6)
2-3: sc (6)
4: sc5, ch3, sl st in 1st ch, sc through last stitch and stitch before ch3, be sure to keep ch 3 out (thumb created)
5: sc through both halves of round (closing opening)
6: *ch3, sl st in 1st ch, sl st in same sc, sl st next sc* x2, ch3, sl st in 1st ch, sl st in same sc, f.o. weave in end

Arm attached at an angle

Feet/Legs x2: stuff lightly

1: mr6
2: 2sc (12)
3: BLO sc (12)
4: sc, sc2tog (9)
5: *sc, sc2tog* x2, sc2 f.o. leave a long tail to attach to body

Adipose feet!

Don't forget his cute smile! (see additional pic below for alternate mouth)

I hope you enjoyed making your very own Adipose Baby!  This house is full of Doctor Who fans and the Adipose pictured has been claimed by my daughter already lol  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!

If you are interested in testing my crochet patterns before they are available to the public at no cost to you please message me!  I need people to give me feedback and help check for errors!

Bye!

Alternate Mouth =)

Garden Fae -pattern testers wanted!!

I just finished typing this pattern up and I can't wait to publish it!! But first I need a few people willing to try this crochet pattern for free to check my work! Interested? Email me if you are willing to take this challenge!

****UPDATE****

Garden Fae pattern and a couple cute wee folk are available in my Etsy shop!

Noko the Troll

I am looking for some awesome hookers to help me test my Noko the Troll pattern!

I need a proofread and any feedback you have! You will get the pattern for free just for helping me out! Message me for more info! I will be typing up the pattern over the next couple days :-) I need feedback within 2 weeks!!

****UPDATE****

Noko the Troll and Noko the Troll Pattern are available in my Etsy shop!

Awesome giveaway!

My husband and I love nature and the outdoors and we love photography!  To help gain some fans on his Facebook page he is giving away a free 8x10 photo of the winners choice!

Visit Adam Wilson Photography on Facebook and follow the directions in the pinned post or on a computer click on the giveaway tab and follow the directions to enter the raffle!

Me and my youngest daughter Emilie at Oscar Scherer, even we are "shot" by my husband lol

Gopher Tortoise at Oscar Scherer State Park

"Shining Justice"

Desoto County Courthouse

Arcadia, Florida

Old Peace River Bridge

Morgan Park

Arcadia, FL

The Canopied Bridge

Morgan Park

Arcadia, Florida

Pipe Dream

Old Peace River Bridge

Arcadia, Florida

 

 

Just a few of his pics. Be sure to tell him I sent you, earn me some brownie points!

Meet Hob

Hob Goblin Wilson is a special treat just for me!  I had a few dollars to spend on myself and I knew exactly what I wanted... an April Draven (Folts) pattern!

I love her patterns and have made many of her free patterns available on her blog so I wanted to show a little love for her work and buy her Goblin pattern .  

I made a few changes as I tend to do...
I didn't add the toe curls; after making them and slipping them on my husband said he preferred him without them.  I added pvc pellets in a nylon (cheap 'egg' knee highs work great and you can usually tie and cut for multiple projects) with a total weight of 47 grams per nylon, I then used some patience and tucked those pellets firmly into Hob's feet so he could stand unassisted. I usually use the cheapest acrylic yarn but I had some nice yarn left over from a hat I made for my husband and the colors looked perfect for Hob.  I added a wooden dowel in his neck to be sure we never have a slumping Hob.   The hands in the pattern wouldn't suit my needs so I used the hand pattern I made for my Frog Brothers and added a finger.  Then to test my limits I wired the hands and arms...he can now "grasp" things :)

I think that is all I changed. And now I will explain why..

Hob is a Goblin.  He is now H.G. Wilson

My husband and I love photography.  Especially nature and wildlife, a great way to let go.  We spend many hours in our beautiful Florida State Parks and I sometimes wish I would see a magical little creature because when you are deep in nature it feels magical.

Sooo while out about a week ago I told my husband of this great plan:

Bring a goblin to the parks and document his adventures...to my surprise he was just as excited as me!

So Hob will be coming along with us now!  I will be using #AdventuresofHob on Instagram and facebook :)

Hob loves shiny things...weakness of the goblins ;)

Side view with his satchel

Back view

top of head

I hope we have many adventures together!


By the way...He reminds me of a combination of Marty Feldman and Hoggle (Labyrinth)

Red Hot Chili Pupper! *small dog sweater*

Chili Pepper Miller

Meet Chili.  He is a young adopted Chihuahua son of friends Jim & Michelle Miller of J & M Herbs.   Michelle asked for a sweater for this handsome young fella and nothing I found sufficed.  I found some super patterns but I wanted something that shouted "Chili Pepper Miller" so I am pleased to present the Red Hot Chili Pupper small dog sweater!

I know this only about his size;  neck to tail 12", neck to privates 5", "width" (I assumed girth of chest) 9". 
Requests of no arm holes as they can be difficult and stressful, buttons as opposed to pullover and to be mindful of young Chili's ability to sprinkle his clothing if too close to waterworks.

(I do not have a pic of Chili in his sweater but I will add as soon as I receive one along with any alterations that may be necessary.)

Completed Red Hot Chili Pupper Sweater

Unstretched lengths:

neck band: 9" (7/ 7.5/ 8" at button holes from center of button)
Chili body (red): 12"
girth strap 12" (10/10.5/11" at buttonholes from center of button)
space between neck & girth strap 2"
neckband width: 1.5"
total length 13.5"

Supplies:
I used a small amount of Red Heart with Love yarns (I forgot the names, bright red and jade-ish) *Update: colors are Holly Berry & Jadeite*
H hook
tapestry needle
2   7/8" buttons
a sharper needle to attach buttons


Notes: Red is MC, green is CC.  If pattern reads "sc2, 14sc, sc2tog" it is read as  " two single crochet in the next stitch, single crochet in the next 14 stitches, single crochet 2 stitches together"    Parentheses with a number at end of row indicates st count, ex: (6).  BLO = back loop only



Neck Band

With CC
Ch7

1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, Ch 1 turn (at end of every row unless stated otherwise here and throughout) (6)

2: sc (6)

3: sc2, ch2, sk 2 sts, sc2   (creating button holes)

4: sc2, 2sc in ch sp, sc2    (6)

5-10: repeat rows 2-4 twice

11: sc  (6)

12-36: sc in BLO  ch 1 and turn to work down the side


Body

1: sc16 change to MC in last st  *you should be 8 "bumps/ridges" across with 4 ridges remaining on neck band* (16)

2: hdc across (16)

3: 2hdc, hdc14, 2hdc (18)

4: hdc (18)

5: 2hdc, hdc16, 2hdc (20)

6: 2hdc, hd18, 2hdc (22)

7-17: hdc (22)

18: hdc2tog, hdc20 (21)

19: hdc2tog, hdc17, hdc2tog (19)

20: hdc2tog, hdc17 (18)

21: hdc2tog, hdc14, hdc2tog (16)

22: hdc 2tog, hdc14 (15)

23: hdc2tog, hdc11, hdc2tog (13)

24: hdc2tog, hdc9, hdc2tog (11)

25: hdc2tog, hdc7, hdc2tog (9)

26: hdc2tog, hdc5, hdc2tog (7)

27: hdc2tog, hdc3, hdc2tog (5)

28: hdc2tog, hdc3  (4)

29: hdc2, hdc2tog (3)

30: hdc (3)

31: hdc, hdc2tog (2)

32: hdc (2)

33: hdc2tog f.o.

Flush side with buttons

Attach CC along flush side and...

Sc6, change to MC in 6th st, sc to end of pepper: ch4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd, hdc in 4th ch from hook.  Continue to sc down other side of pepper to neck band, put on sc in CC of neck band do NOT f.o.

Turn do not chain

Girth strap:

1: sl st 7, sc6  (6)

2-8: hdc BLO (6)

9: sc2, ch2, sk 2 sts, sc2  (creating button holes)

10: sc2, 2sc in ch sp, sc2 (6)

11: sc (6)

12-17: repeat rows 9-12 twice f.o.

Finishing:

Weave in ends of yarn.  Attach button on body of Chili Pupper opposite Girth Strap and a button on collar opposite button holes.

I hope you enjoy making this Red Hot Chili Pupper sweater as much as I did!  Sell as many as you like, you made it!  But please do not sell or distribute my pattern as your own or for profit.  Any links back would be greatly appreciated as well!  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!

Happy Hooking!

DeSoto County Fair Blue Ribbon Winner!

I couldn't be any more proud of my crochet than I am right now!  Edgar & Alan (The Frog Brothers) have won Blue Ribbons at our county fair!

A friend has an amazing daughter in 4-H and she was showing rabbits...she won Grand Champion and more with her rabbits.  (I have not been to the fair yet, so this is Facebook Fair stuff lol) I commented congratulations and my friend responded with a photo of my green giants with BLUE RIBBONS!!!!!  I was so excited I cried lol

Yes, I am proud

After the fair is over Edgar & Alan will be available in my Etsy shop :)

Well, I guess that means that when I get the chance to type I will need pattern testers! I currently have a special bear pattern in the works that will need more eyes on it and the Frogs will be coming soon.  I need crocheters to check my patterns for errors before I offer them to the public.  I would like a turn around time of a week with any corrections you find :)  If you are interested please contact me and I will put you on a list.  Pattern will be free for testers on the bear and frog.  After The patterns have been tested they will be available on Etsy.