Abby from NCIS

It seemed only right, being a total NCIS freak that I should make my favourite character, so here she is for ya'll to make! It's a first for me that I've combined crochet and knitting, so the knitting pattern part might not be perfect as I don't have a clue when it comes to knitting. If you try out the pattern let me know how you get along and if any adjustments need to be made :)

You will need:
Skin, Red, Black and White yarn
12mm safety eyes
Stuffing Beading and seaquins
Red and yello felt
Black embroidery floss
3mm hook, sewing needles, stitch marker
4mm knitting needles

Head

R1 6sc in ring
R2 inc around (12sc)
R3 sc in first, inc in next, rep around (18sc)
R4 sc in next 2, inc in next, rep around (24sc)
R5 sc in next 3, inc in next, rep around (30sc)
R6 sc in next 4, inc in next, rep around (36sc)
R7 sc in next 5, inc in next, rep around (42sc)
R8 sc in next 6, inc in next, rep around (48sc)
R9 sc in next 7, inc in next, rep around (54sc)
R10-19 sc around
R20 sc in next 7, dec in next, rep around (48sc)
R21 sc around
R22 sc in next 6, dec in next, rep around (42sc)
R23 sc in next 5, dec in next, rep around (36sc)
R24 sc in next 2, dec in next, rep around (27sc)
Place safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, embroider lashes and mouth
R25-26 sc around

Body
Chance to black and ss around in front loops only
R27 sc around in back loops only
R28 sc around inc twice at each shoulder (31sc)
R29 sc around inc twice at each shoulder (35sc)
R30-41 sc around
Belt
ss around in front loops only
R42 sc around in back loops only
ss around in front loops only
Chnge to red, do not break off black

Skirt
R1 sc around in back loops of R42 ss into first, change colour, ch1
R2 sc around inc 4 times evenly spaced, ss into first, change colour, ch1
R3 sc around, ss into first, change colour, ch1
R4 sc around, inc twice evenly spaced, ss into first, change colour, ch1
R5-R6 sc around
FO

Legs
Roll back skirt to show back loops of R42
R1 join red yarn sc around in back loops only (36sc)
R2-5 sc around
ss around in front loops only
Stuff body
R6 Join skin colour in front middle st, sc 18 in back loops, skip next 18 sts
R7-15 sc around
R16 sc around, dec twice evenly spaced (16sc)
R17-18 sc around
Chance to black, ss around in front loops only
R19 sc around in back loops only
R20-23 sc around
Place marker at middle st at front of foot
R24 sc to 2 sts before marker, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4, 2hdc in next st, sc around
R25-26 rep round 24, (22sc)
stuff leg
R27 sc in first 2, dec in next, rep around (17sc)
R28 sc in first, dec in next, rep around (12sc)
Stuff foot
dec untill closed
Sew knee dimples between R13-14
Repeat process for next leg
sew between legs to make crotch of knickers

Arm (make 2)
R1 6sc in ring
R2 inc around (12sc)
R3 sc in first, inc in next, rep around (18sc)
R4-6 sc around
R7 sc around, dec evenly 3times, dc 5 tog in last st to make thumb (15sc)
R8-9 sc around
R10 sc around, dec twice evenly spaced (12sc)
R11-21 sc around
change to black, ss around in front loops only
R22 sc arond in back loops only
R23 sc around, dec twice evenly spaced
R24 sc in next 2, dec in next, rep around
R25 dec untill closed
leave long tail to sew

Coller
Ch 26
sc across chain (25sc) Fo
Sew beads to coller and join around neck

Lab coat (knitted)
CO 34
R1 K8, inc 4 times, K10, inc 4 times, knit to end (42st)
R2 P row
R3 K8, inc1, K1 4 times, K10, inc1, K1 4 times, Knit to end (50st)
R4 p row
R5 K8, place 12 st on scrap yarn, co4, k16, place 12 on scrap yarn, co 4, knit to end
R8-19 work in ss the FO

Sleeves
Pick up sts on DPNs and pick up 4 sts under arm and knit for 13 rows
Cast off
Sew up any holes under arms
Embroider NCIS on coat

Cup
R1 6sc in ring
R2 inc around (12sc)
R3 sc around in back loops only
R4 sc around, inc twice evenly spaced (14sc)
R5-10 sc around
Stuff
R11 sc in first, dec in next, rep around in back loops (10sc)
dec untill closed

make caf-pow lable with red and yellow felt

Hair (black)
sew around hair line and down middle to mark pig tails, then add strands of yarn like you would with a latch hook rug, tie hair up in pig tails and enjoy

Link from Zelda

I can't stand how cute this guy turned out, shame I have to give him away but thankfully I wrote the patten so I can make him again.

You Will Need:
3mm hook, Stitch marker, Stuffing
Sewing needle, 6mm safety eyes
Dark and light Green Wool
White
Yellow
Brown
Skin Colour

To make shield and sword,
Brown, Gold, sliver, FIMO clay

Ears (make 2)

R1 4sc in ring
R2 inc in every stitch around (8sc)
R3 - R4 sc around
R5 sc in next 2, dec, rep (6sc)
R6 sc in next 4, dec (5sc)
R7 sc in next 3, dec (4sc)
ss in next stitch to FO

Head

R1 6sc into ring
R2 inc in every stitch around (12sc)
R3 sc in first stitch, inc, rep around (18sc)
R4 sc in next 2, inc, rep around, (24sc)
R5 sc in next 3, inc, rep around, (30sc)
R6 - R12 sc around
R13 sc in next 3, dec, rep around (24sc)
R14 sc around
R15 sc in next 2, dec, rep around (18sc)
R16 sc in 1st, dec in next, rep around (12sc)

Put safety eyes on and embroider mouth,
Stuff
Add hair

Change colour to dark Green,
SS around in front loops only,

Body

R1 sc around in back loops of R16 (12sc)
R2 sc in next 1, inc in next, (18sc)
R3 sc in next 2, inc in next, (24sc)
R4 - R8 sc around

change to brown, ss around in front loops only

R9 sc around in back loops of R8
R10 sc around

ss around in front loops only, change back to dark green

R11 sc around in back loops of R10
R12-14 sc around FO

Legs

Roll back to reveal back loops of R10, Join white wool and (R1) sc around in back loops.
R2 - R3 sc around

Mark middle stitch at front, sc into middle and ss over to opposite side so there is an equal number of stitches on each side, sc 4 rounds on one side to make first leg.

Change to brown wool, ss around in front loops only
R5 sc around in back loops of R4
R6 - R7 sc around
R8 sc around, at front of foot inc in next 3 stitches to make foot
R9 rep same process as R8
R10 sc around
R11 sc in first, dec in next, rep around
R12 dec untill closed, FO

Repeat process for second leg.

Hat (dark green wool)
Ch 30
R1 join to first chain, and sc around
R2 - R7 sc around
R8 sc in first 4, dec in next, rep (25sc)
R9 sc around
R10 scmin next 3, dec in next, rep around (20sc)
R11 - R12 Sc around
R13 sc in next 2, dec in next, rep around (15sc)
R14 sc around
R15 sc in 1st stitch, dec in next, rep around (10sc)
R16 - R17 sc around
R18 dec around (5sc)
R19 sc around
R20 dec 1, FO

Sew on hat and ears

Arms (start in skin colour)(make 2)
R1 6sc in ring
R2 inc in every stitich around (12sc)
R3 sc around
R4 sc in first, dec in next, rep around (8sc)
change to light green, ss around in front loops only
R5 sc around in back loops of R4
R6 - R12 sc around
Stuff
R13 dec untill closed

Sew on arms and enjoy

Ahhh Christmas!

Same as last year I have decided not to give "the man" my money and make all the christmas presents, it's been hard work and I'm almost at the end of a very long list of things to make. With having lots of babies around this year my Amigurumi skills have improved, especially thanks to the book that Mike got me. Amigurumi: Super Happy Crochet Cute. I love the dolls in this, they are so detailed and I've learnt alot of great techniques form it.

I discovered a pattern for cabled crochet socks, I thought it was going to destroy me after finishing the first one but they turned out very nice and warm and....long... so I ended up giving them to my brother as he has size 11 feet though the were intended for my gran. I'm not sure if it was me adding too many rows and not following that pattens properly that made them so long though. They did work out to be the most expensive socks in the world as they take about 3 balls of sock wool and it's hard to get cheap sock wool round here.

I joined ravelry recenty and I love checking out all the groups there (link to ravelry in crafty links on the sidebar). I joined the Plymouth group and met a lovely bunch of ladies for an afternoon of knitting and cake, it was wonderful, especially having a rant about crochet and knitting to people who actually know what I'am going on about. I'm also greatful that one of them has attempted to convert me to knitting, I'm looking forward to starting afew knitting projects once all the christmas stuff is out of the way.

Well watch this space because I'll be staring on Amigurumi Link, from Zelda with free pattern soon and a retro brittish classic, morph

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Elmo Pattern, yay!

After posting cookie monster on craftster, all I heard form people was, "you have to make Elmo" and "pattern please" so two birds, one stone, I made Elmo and wrote the pattern, if you make him then let me know how you get along. Can't wait to see what you guys think.

Elmo:

You will need:

Red Fuzzy wool

White, Black and Orange DK or WW

3.5/E Hook

Sewing needle

Stitch marker

10mm pair of black eyes

NOTE: this is an intermediate to advanced pattern, if you are having problems check the comments below the pattern as the answer may be there or there is always Google.

Head and body:

R1, 6sc in ring

R2, inc in every st (12sc)

R3 sc in first st, inc in nxt, rep around (18sc)

R4 sc in first 2, inc in nxt, rep around (24sc)

R5 sc in first 3, inc in nxt, rep around (30sc)

R6 sc in first 4, inc in nxt, rep around (36sc)

R7 sc in first 5, inc in nxt, rep around (42sc)

R8 sc in first 6, inc in nxt, rep around (48sc)

R9-13 sc around

R14 inc in first st, sc 23, inc, sc rest around (50sc)

R15 inc in first st, sc 23, inc, sc rest around (52sc)

R16 sc in first 2, ch 23, skip 23 st, sc 28
(The chain creates a gap in the head for you to sew the mouth onto, on the next round you single crochet onto this chain and continue with the rest of the head and body. You sew the mouth in after you have completed the body.)

R17 sc in first 2, sc 23 on chain, sc 17, dec, sc 8

R18 sc 3, dec, rep around, sc 1 (41sc)

R19 sc 2, dec, rep around, sc 1 (31sc)

R20 sc 1, dec, rep around, sc 1 (21sc)

R21-23, sc around

R24-25 sc around inc 4 times evenly spaced

R26-27 sc around

R28-29 sc around inc 4 times evenly spaced

R30-32 sc around

R33 sc around in 4 times evenly spaced

R34-40 sc around

R41-45 sc around dec 5 times evenly spaced

R46 dec until closed

Mouth (make 2 with black yarn)

R1 4sc in ring, ch 1, turn

R2 inc in every st, ch 1, turn

R3 sc in first, inc, rep around, ch 1, turn

R4 sc in next 2, inc, rep around, ch 1, turn

R5 sc in next 3, inc, rep around, ch 1, turn

R6 sc in next 4, inc, rep around, ch 1, turn

R7 sc in next 5, inc, rep around, ch 1, turn

R8 sc in next 6, inc, rep around, ch 1, turn

R9 sc in next 7, inc, rep around, ch 1, turn

R10 sc around in red coloul, FO red, not black

sc across flat edge of half circle in black, FO

Sew together the flat edges with black, sew top part of mouth to head with red and stuff body, continue to stuff body while sewing on bottom of mouth. you may want to add two half circles of card of shaping before sewing.

Eyes (make 2 with white yarn)

R1 6sc in ring

R2 inc around (12sc)

R3-5 sc around insert safety eye in ring

R6 dec around, stuff firmly

dec untill closed and FO

Sew eyes together then sew to top of head.

Nose(with orange yarn)

R1 6sc in ring

R2 inc around (12sc)

R3 sc in first st, inc, rep around (18sc)

R4-6 sc around

R7 sc in first, dec in next, rep around

R8 sc around, stuff

R9 dec around

R10 sc around

dec untill closed and sew to head

Legs (make 2)

R1 6sc in ring

R2 inc around (12sc)

R3 sc in first, inc in next, rep around (18sc)

R4 sc in next 2, inc in next, rep around (24sc)

R5 sc in next 3, inc in next, rep around (30sc)

R6-7 sc around

R8 sc in first, dec, rep 6 times, sc in rest (24 sc)

R9 dec in next 6, sc in rest (18sc)

R10 dec in next 3 sc in rest (15 sc)

R11-30 sc around. Stuff FO leaving tail to sew

Arms (make 2)

R1 6sc in ring

R2 inc around (12sc)

R3 sc in first, inc, rep around (18sc)

R4 sc in next 2, inc, rep around (24sc)

R5-8 sc around

R9 sc in first 2, dec, rep around (18sc)

R10 sc in first, dec, rep around (12sc)

R11-26, sc around, stuff

FO leaving tail to sew

Sew arms and legs to body and enjoy your new Elmo!

I want.....

Through randomly trawling through the net I found a few funky crochet bits and pieces,
Note: If you are wondering what to get me for Christmas, pay attention...
OK first up is The Clover Crochet Lite,
http://www.woollyworkshop.co.uk/acatalog/Crochet_Lite.html
this is for hard core hookers who likes to do it in the dark, lol, as you can guess, the tip of the hook lights up so you can see what your doing if your working in dim light or with dark wool, I just want it for the novelty value (and that would be a 3mm hook you'll be getting me for Xmas, he he).

OK now this one is a bit expensive and I could never justify spending £24.99 on one hook ( and that doesn't even include shipping) but it is beautiful none the less:
http://www.angelyarns.com/knitting/hand-turned-hooks.php
They are so pretty but you'd never want to use it in case you damaged it, they also do lovely Double Pointed Knitting Needles which my friend Clare covets.

Now this is something that I don't have to beg for because I can make it myself, http://www.girlontherocks.com/knit/blog/2007/02/11/keychain-crochet-hook-a-tutorial/
its a crochet hook and a key chain, very handy for knitters on the go, for picking up that dreaded dropped stitch, or just whipping up a beenie hat while you're waiting in line somewhere. Gonna get on this in the next few days I think.

And last but not least some weird wool
http://www.recycledsilk.com/banana.html
This is Banana Silk yarn, it sounds so delightfully weird that I have to give it a go and at around £6 for 200g its not a bad price.

Right, I've got to get ready for work
TTFN

My First Pattern Post

Thought I would get things started with a pattern I did a while ago. If you are an anime fan you will love this, it's Alphonse from Full Metal Alchemist. I made him for my husband as he watched every episode in a few days/weeks. It was a bit of a nightmare writing the pattern as I went along.

If you do try it out plese let me know how you got on with it as it's the first pattern i've written and constructive criticism would be helpful.

Alphonse - Full Metal Alcamist

You will need: 3mm hook
DK or ww grey wool
red yellow and black embroidery floss
Needle
stuffing
stitch marker
Purple felt
pins for positioning

Spikes (make 11)
sc 3 in magic circle
R1 sc 1 in next 2 st, sc inc in next st
R2 sc 1 in next 2 st, sc inc in next st, ss in next st to finish off,
leave tail to sew

Head
sc 6 in magic circle
R1 sc in around (12sc)
R2 sc in 1, sc inc in next, rep around (18sc)
R3 sc in next 2, sc inc in next, rep around (24sc)
R4,5,6,7 and 8 sc around (24sc)
R9 sc in next 2, sc dec, rep around (18sc)
R10 sc around (18sc)
R11 sc in first, sc dec in next, rep around, (12sc)
r12 sc around (12sc)
STUFF
R13 dec untill closed, FO leave tail to sew

Body
Ch 5
R1 sc in next 3 chain, 3sc in last chain, 4sc along other side of chain (10sc)
R2 sc inc in first st, sc in next 2 st,inc, sc, inc, sc in nxt 2 st, inc, 1 sc.
R3 sc, inc, sc in next 3, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 3 st, inc, 1sc
R4 inc, sc, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc in nxt 4, inc, sc
R5 inc, sc, inc, sc in next 7 st, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc in next 7, inc, sc.
R6 sc, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 8, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 8, inc, sc
R7 sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 11, inc, sc in nxt 2, inc, sc in nxt 2, inc, sc in nxt 11, inc.
R8 sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 14, inc, sc in nxt 2, inc, sc in nxt 2, inc sc in nxt 14, inc.
R9 sc in next 2, inc, sc in next 2, inc, sc in nxt 18, inc, sc in nxt 2, inc, sc in nxt 2, inc, sc in nxt 16, inc.
R10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 SC AROUND
R21 sc in next 6, dec, rep around (48SC)
R22, 23 SC AROUND
R24 sc in next 4, dec, rep around (40sc)
R25 sc in next 3, dec, rep around (32sc)
R26 sc in next 2, dec, rep around (24sc)
R27,28,29,30,31,32 sc around
R33 sc in next 2st, dec, rep around (18sc)
R34 sc around
STUFF
R35 sc i nxt st, dec, rep around (12sc)
R36 sc around
R37 dec untill closed and fo.

Neck
ch 10, ss into first ch
R1, 10 sc around, ss into first, FO leaving tail to sew

Sew neck to head slightly behind the point (chin)
Embroider face
Sew spike to fore head
Sew neck and head to body

Collar
ch 18
R1 sc 17, ch 1 turn
R2 inc in first st, sc 5, inc, sc 9, inc in last st, ch 1, turn
R3 inc in first st, sc 8, inc, sc 9, inc in lasr st, ch 1, turn
R4 inc in first st, sc 9, inc, sc 11, inc in last st, ch 1, turn
R5 sc across, FO leaving tail to sew

Pin collar into position and sew

I recomend embroidering the body now

Shoulder (make 2)
6sc in ring
R1 inc around (12sc)
R2 1 sc in first st, inc in next, rep around (18sc)
R3, 4, 5, 6,sc around
R7 9 hdc, ss,fo
Sew to body with the row of hdc at the top

Upper arm (make 2)
6 sc in ring
R1 1 sc in first, inc next, rep around (9sc)
R2, 3, 4,5,6,7,8,9 sc around FO
sew to shoulder

Lower arm (make 2)
rep instructions for upper arm + 1 row

Hand (make 2)
6sc in ring
R2 inc in every st (12sc)
R3 sc in every st around (12sc)
R4 dec in every st around (6sc)
R5 sc around, FO
leave tail to sew

Shoulder Embeleshment (make 2)

sc 11
R1 sc 10 along chain, 3 sc in last chain, 9sc along opposite side of chian, inc in last st
R2 4sc, inc, inc, 4sc, inc, 4sc, inc, inc, 3sc, inc
R3 5sc inc, inc, 5sc, inc, 5sc, inc, inc, sc to end, inc in last st, fo

sew 3 spikes to each shoulder piece the sew to body

Sew two spikes to each fore arm

Legs (make 2)

6sc in ring
R1 inc in every st, (12sc)
R2 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 mark this round 16, 17sc around
R18, 19, 20, 21,sc around inc 1 random st on round.
R22, 23, 24,25, 26, 27.fo
at round 15 sew dimples into knee

Feet (make 2)
sc 5 in ring
R1 inc in evey st around (sc 10)
R2 3 4 5 6 7
R8 5 hdc, fo
sew feet to legs, sew legs tp body,

Make a loin cloth from to rectangles of purple felt and a waist band, sew to body
Sew 3 strands of yellow floss to top of head to make pony tail

DONE!!!!

Hope you enjoy, Keep watching this space as I will be writing an Elmo pattern soon :)