March 27, 2024

Round Plush Snorlax (Pokemon)

 By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

     For those who love cute things, Snorlax is the perfect size to hold on to your palm or attach to your bag as a keychain and be your traveling companion. You can also make a small blanket and attach him to make a lovey for your little one.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 4"height x 4"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Windsor Blue (45yds) & Aran (5yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: Aran & Light Brown
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue

PATTERN NOTES - must-read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first sc, not on top of the chain 1.

SPECIAL STITCHES
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.

HEAD/BODY with windsor blue
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (30)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st around (36)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st around (39)
  Rnd 8-16: sc in each st around (39)
  Rnd 17: sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog around (36)
  Rnd 18: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog around (30)
  Rnd 19: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around (24)
Start stuffing the head/body moderately firm.
  Rnd 20: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)
  Rnd 21: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)
  Rnd 22: sc2tog around (6)
F/O and leave a tail for closing. Add any bits of stuffing needed to finish shaping the head/body. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

EARS with windsor blue; make 2
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (10)
  Rnd 5: sc in each st around, join to the 1st st with the invisible join (10)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

ARMS with windsor blue; make 2
  Rnd 1: 5sc in magic ring (5)
  Rnd 2-3: sc in each st around (5)
  Rnd 4: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts (4)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET with aran; make 2
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (9)
  Rnd 3: sc in each st around (9)
Stuff the feet lightly.
  Rnd 4: sc in next st, sc2tog in next st around (6)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people prefer to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I use matching thread).
     TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     HEAD/BODY PATCH…using an aran color felt, create the center patch. I made 2 circles intertwined and cut out a triangle on top for the face. Before gluing it in place, embroider the eyes, mouth, and teeth using embroidery floss/thread or yarn. Place it between rounds 6 and 17.
     FEET…if you have not to stuff them yet, do so now. Place them between rounds 18 and 19. With light brown felt cut out 2 small circles and glue them at the bottom of the feet.
     EARS...if you have not stuffed them yet, do so now. Place them between rounds 4 and 7.
     ARMS...theirs no need to stuff them. Align them to the ears and place them on rounds 12 and 13.


GLOSSARY:
f/o: finish off || rnd: round || sc: single crochet || sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || st/s: stitch/es


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Snorlax and Pokemon are copyrighted by The Pokemon Company.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (March 2024). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.
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February 28, 2024

Totoro Earflap Beanie (toddler-small adult)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
Totoro magic in every stitch - this handmade Totoro beanie is both cozy and cute!

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Toddler (12 months - 3yrs) [18" to 19.5" head circumference]
Child/Small Adult [20" to 21.5" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.75mm (F) & 5.0mm (H)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Light Gray, White & Black
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry needle
*Matching thread

GAUGE
3 hdc stitches x 2.5 rows = 1"
At the end of round 8, laying flat = 6.25" in diameter
Don’t forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 The chain 2 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 hdc.
 You slip stitch on the top of the chain 2.
 When a round or row mentions “around/across” you will be working that whole sequence from that round/row around the entire piece. (EX: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around = sc, inc, sc, inc,…)

SPECIAL STITCHES
Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
Single crochet 3 stitches together (sc3tog) – is a decrease over 3sts. Insert yarn thru 1st st, y/o pull thru, insert thru 2nd st, y/o pull thru, insert thru 3rd st, y/o pull thru, & y/o pull thru all 4 loops on hook.

** Toddler **

BEANIE with light gray
  Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
  Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
  Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
  Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
  Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
  Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
  Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
  Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 27 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 27 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
  Rnd 9-16: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap.

1st EARFLAP with light gray
  Row 1: ch1, sc in next 10 sts, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 8: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

2nd EARFLAP with light gray
Count to the left 18sts (not including the 10 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 19th stitch.
Repeat rows 1-8 from the first earflap.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
EDGING with light gray
Attach yarn in any st and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

** Child / Small Adult **

BEANIE with light gray
  Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
  Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
  Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
  Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
  Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
  Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
  Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
  Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 6 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (64)
  Rnd 9: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 15 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 15 sts* repeat from * to * around, in the last st change to black, sl st on top of ch 2 (68)
  Rnd 10-19: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (68)
Don’t F/O, continue to make the first earflap.

1st EARFLAP with light gray
  Row 1: ch1, sc in next 12 sts, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (12)
  Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
  Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
  Row 7: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)
  Row 8: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
  Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
  Row 10: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

2nd EARFLAP with light gray
Count to the left 23 sts (not including the 12 from the first earflap). Attach the yarn on 24th stitch.
Repeat rows 1-10 from the first earflap.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

EDGING with light gray
Attach yarn in any stitch and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

EARS with light gray; make 2, 3.75mm (F)
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st, around (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st, around (10)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st, around (12)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st, around (14)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in next st, around (16)
  Rnd 8: sc in next 7 sts, 2sc in next st, around (18)
  Rnd 9-11: sc in each st around (18)
  Rnd 12: sc in next 6 sts, sc3tog, around (14)
  Rnd 13: sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, around (12)
  Rnd 14-15: sc in each st around, at the end of rnd 15 join with an invisible join to the 1st st (12)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

EYES starting with black; make 2, 3.75mm (F) 
  Rnd 1: 6hdc in magic ring, join with an invisible join to the 1st st (6)
  Rnd 2: attach white yarn in any stitch, ch2, 2hdc in each st around, sl st into 1st st (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st, around, join with an invisible join to the 1st st (16)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

Note: when you see a + sign it means all those stitches are supposed to be done in that one particular stitch.
NOSE with black, 3.75mm (F) 
  Rnd 1: ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 2sc in last ch, other side of the foundation chains hdc+dc+hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, join with an invisible join to the 1st st
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

BRAIDS
Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9 for each earflap) about 36 inches long. Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Braid the strands and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way.


ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people prefer to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I use matching thread).
     EARS...there’s no need to stuff them, simply flatten them out. Place them between rounds 4 and 6 for both sizes.
     NOSE...find the middle part of the beanie.
Toddler: place the nose between rounds 11 and 12.
Child/adult: place the nose between rounds 14 and 15 for child/adult size beanie.
     EYES...
Toddler: place them between rounds 8 and 11; approx. 2.04" (5.2cm) apart.
Child/adult: place them between rounds 11 and 14; approx. 2.75" (7cm) apart.
     WHISKERS...
Toddler: using black yarn embroider them between 12 and 14; 4 sts wide.
Child/adult: using black yarn embroider them between 15 and 17; 5 sts wide.


Would you like to make a cute cuddly Totoro plushie to go with the beanie? Pattern --> HERE



GLOSSARY:
ch/s: chain/s || dc: double crochet || f/o: finish off || hdc: half double crochet || rnd: round || sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || sc3tog: single crochet 3 stitches together || sl st: slip stitch
st/s: stitch/es || y/o: yarn over 


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- Janet

Totoro and My Neighbor Totoro are copyrighted by Studio Ghibl.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (February 2024). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

February 21, 2024

Totoro Beanie (knit)

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
    Simple but yet very stylish; for boys and girls of all ages. You can comfortably wear it during any season depending on the yarn you used and the weather, of course. This is an easy-to-knit beanie if you know the basics knit, purl and k2tog.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
Child (6yrs - 10yrs) [19" to 20" head circumference]
Teen/Small Adult [20" to 21" head circumference]
Adult (men) [21" to 23" head circumference]

MATERIALS
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Main Color & small amounts of light gray, white, black, light pink, & 2 shades of green
*DPN's or Circular Needles: 4.5mm & 5.0mm
*Stitch Marker to mark your rounds
*Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
Using 5.0mm needles...  4.5 stitches x  6 rows = 1"
Don't forget to check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
  This pattern can either be knitted when making the hat or duplicate stitched on afterward; the choice is yours. Here's a great video on how to duplicate stitch; HERE.

STARTING the BEANIE
CO 80 (90, 90) sts on 4.5mm needles with main color yarn.
Place a marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Do ribbing (k1, p1) for 1 inch (approx. 6 rounds).
Change to larger needles and proceed in knitting for 4 (4.5, 5) inches. This will give you approx. 27 (32, 37) rounds. Please follow the graph to know in which rows to do the color changes.

SHAPING the CROWN
  Row 1: k8, k2tog around
  Row 2 and all even rows: knit around
  Row 3: k7, k2tog around
  Row 5: k6, k2tog around
  Row 7: k5, k2tog around
  Row 9: k4, k2tog around
  Row 11: k3, k2tog around
  Row 13: k2, k2tog around
  Row 15: k1, k2tog around
  Row 17: k2tog around
Leave a tail (up to 8"). You will use a tapestry needle to thread the tail through the last remaining stitches on your needle. After removing the needles from the stitches, pull tightly to close the top hole. Lastly, hide the tail inside and weave it in.


Note: Click on the image to enlarge and print out.
The grid lines on the pattern graph may look uneven on your monitor but will print out evenly.
Child size is up to the red line.
Teen/Small Adult size is up to the green line.
Adult (men) size is the full graph.


GLOSSARY:
CO: cast on || k: knit || p: purl || k2tog: knit 2 stitches together


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- Janet

Totoro and My Neighbor Totoro are copyrighted by Studio Ghibl.
This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (February 2024). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.