Crochet Tutorial: Roly Poly Panda Quilt

June 28, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Blankets, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beginner, blanket, character, christmas, circle, circles, colo, color, colorful, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, free crochet pattern, free pattern, half, half circle, half circles, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, panda, panda blanket, panda quilt, pandas, patch, patches, patchwork, pattern, quilt, red heart yarns, roly poly, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 16 Comments

Searching for inspiration on a new project practically fell into my lap recently! I ran across a wall hanging/quilt project that popped up on my news feed on Facebook of a Fabric Panda Blanket. I was fixated on it and took a screenshot with the idea that I could somehow replicate it using all crochet. The cute peeking pandas pop right out on this blanket and add a touch of whimsy!!

The shape in the quilting world that was used for the original pieces was called the clam-shell. Seeing that replicating the clam-shell shape was going to be a bit of a challenge in crochet that I didn’t want to take on, I decided to create this project using all full circles and half circles.

Picking out my color palette was my second challenge as the template that I was working off of used many shades of printed fabric. How would I achieve a look similar without it looking too busy? I decided to stick with solids on all the shapes however; a variegated yarn might add some fun texture to this piece. Really anything goes!

After counting out all the pieces needed and arranging the color palette, it was a simple repeat project from there. Just crochet 49 full circles and 22 half circles. I made my original circles approximately six inches across, but feel free to make them larger for a more sizable piece. You can also use the same size circles, just multiply to make it larger if you are going for a bigger blanket. Like I said earlier, anything goes!

Below, find the video tutorial and written pattern for your convenience. I love how this turned out and it can be a darling accent hung on a wall in a nursery or child’s room or used as the quilt it was intended. Also, with a few minor adjustments and a little handy artistry, you could add a stalk of bamboo or change these pandas to emojis, puppies, kitties, silly monsters, or any other fun and whimsical character! Let your imagination run wild! Have fun and be sure to share your work here on Facebook when your project is complete!

Please check out the new beginning graphic designed and developed by my brother Nabeel. He and his wife own and operate NFD Graphics. Please hop over to their Facebook page and show them some love! For all your graphic and video/logo design needs be sure to contact them today!
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Follow along with this video tutorial to make this panda quilt:

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Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions and watch the full video for tips on how to make these smaller or bigger.
-You will need 1100 Yards of yarn for this whole project.
-My blanket is 32 inches (82 cm) by 37 inches (94 cm)
-You can use any type of Worsted Weight, Aran, or Bulky yarn to crochet this blanket
-Scroll down to see Materials Section for Color Numbers and See written pattern for how many of each Circle and Half Circle you will need.
-My suggestion would be to not use a dark tone behind the panda ears. As you can see, the ears don’t show up really well in front of the Soft Navy yarn. A brighter color may have been better in that location.
-Different Afghan Sizes can be found in the middle of this page here.

–Here is the pattern I gained inspiration for this project.

View the full kit of supplies you will need for this project here!!

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You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this project!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Pattern:

Color Number 1: Red Heart With Love Jadeite
Make 3 Full Circles and 1 Half Circle in this color

Color Number 2: Red Heart Super Saver Delft Blue
Make 2 Full Circles and 2 Half Circles in this color

Color Number 3: Red Heart Super Saver Carrot
Make 2 Full Circles and 2 Half Circles in this color

Color Number 4: Red Heart Super Saver Charcoal
Make 2 Full Circles and 1 Half Circle in this color

Color Number 5: Red Heart Super Saver Frosty Green
Make 2 Full Circles and 2 Half Circles in this color

Color Number 6: Red Heart Super Saver White (Pandas!)
Make 7 Full Circles in this color

Color Number 7: Red Heart Super Saver Medium Thyme
Make 3 Full Circles and 1 Half Circle in this color

Color Number 8: Red Heart Super Saver Pool
Make 3 Full Circles in this color

Color Number 9: Red Heart Super Saver Soft Navy
Make 3 Full Circles and 1 Half Circle in this color

Color Number 10: Red Heart Super Saver Gold
Make 3 Full Circles in this color

Color Number 11: Red Heart Super Saver Flamingo
Make 3 Full Circles and 1 Half Circle in this color

Color Number 12: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Polo Stripe
Make 2 Full Circles and 1 Half Circle in this color

Color Number 13: (Main Color) Red Heart Super Saver Turqua
Make 14 Full Circles and 10 Half Circles in this color

Color Number 14: Red Heart Super Saver Black
Use black for panda accessories

Full Circles:
Ch 3
Rnd 1: 10 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first DC, Ch 2. (10)
Rnd 2: 2 DC in each st around, sl st to first DC, Ch 2. (20)
Rnd 3: [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 10 times, Sl st to first DC, Ch 2. (30)
Rnd 4: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 10 times, Sl st to first DC, Ch 2. (40)
Rnd 5: [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts] 10 times, Sl st to first DC. (50)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Half Circles:
Ch 3
Row 1: 5 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, ch2, turn. (5)
Row 2: 2 DC in each st across, ch 2, turn. (10)
Row 3: [2DC in next st, DC in next st] 5 times, ch 2, turn. (15)
Row 4: [2DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 5 times, ch 2, turn. (20)
Row 5: [2DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts] 5 times. (25)
Continue to SC around entire piece for a clean edge.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew all your pieces together starting from the top down. Use the photo below as a layout guide. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Panda Features:
Ears: Make 14
With Black work in continuous rounds
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3-4: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Eye Patches: Make 14
With Black
Ch 4
Row 1: 2 SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next ch, 2 SC in last ch, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 2: SC across, ch 1, turn. (5)
Row 3: HDC in first 2 sts, Sl st in next st, HDC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: SC in first 2 sts, sk sl st, SC in last 2 sts and continue to SC around entire piece.
See video tutorial for visual instructions on last row.

White part of eyes:
You can embroider a lot of the eyes, but the white part is:
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Assembly step:
Sew panda ears and eyes to white panda circles
Embroider nose and mouth on each one.
See video tutorial for visual instructions.

Border:
Using Black: SC around entire blanket putting 3 SC in corners.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Happy Father’s Day, Daddy!

June 18, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Uncategorized Tags: baba, basic, beginner, child, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, dad, daddy, daughter, day, fashion blogger, father, father's, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, happy, happy father's day, hardship, holiday, how to, how to crochet, love, overcome, overcoming, papa, pattern, pops, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 17 Comments

Up until I was 21 years old, I was a true daddy’s girl. Every hardship, illness, and setback my parents were there to help me through everything. As I grew and gained independence, I met a man and was engaged in a semi-arranged match. Initially, after finding approval by both sides of our families we decided to arrange our marriage. Unfortunately, this guy was not as forthright as I had anticipated and after a series of eye-opening events, I ended the engagement. Thankfully these revelations came before marriage, but it didn’t come without a huge price.

During that trying time, my dad and I had a deep falling out, when looking back is a very raw and painful period. The entire situation was a dark and sad chapter. As more and more things came to light about this guy, I wasn’t sure what to believe. I chose to believe him over my dad who had the foresight to know after a few encounters, this person was not who we thought he was, and as the strict Pakistani father that he is, he gave me the ultimatum to end the engagement or I was going to be on my own without his support. I chose the guy, and with that decision, I closed the door on my dad and hurt him probably more than I ever thought possible. But I was a big girl, and I knew better, right? Wrong. I could not have been more wrong.

Choices and Consequences

But the damage from that decision was done and when all the chips fell and the engagement ended (my decision), he went back to teach in Jordan, I stayed in the USA, I was left to pick up the pieces of a terribly embarrassing and heartbreaking time. My parents separated and my mom came back with our family to take care of me in Wisconsin. The stress and anxiety of everything that happened took a toll on me and my illness attacked my body with a vengeance. My dad stayed in Texas dealing with his own obligations coming back and forth to spend time with us several times before deciding to finally stay.

During that year following this episode it was extremely awkward and uncomfortable to face my dad. Gone were those days where I could call him Daddy and be at ease like I always was. He didn’t talk to me the same way, he didn’t act the same way toward me and most of the time I just felt like a complete disappointment even though I know I wasn’t. One act did not define my entire relationship with my dad. But it is difficult to describe what it is like to be a Pakistani daughter to a dad that once looked at you with pride and now all you saw in his eyes was hurt and disappointment. We both had a lot of work to do to repair this relationship, but one thing I have learned from my dad is to not be afraid of doing hard work.

Things Take Time

Even if we struggled in those early days, the love between father and daughter was always strong. Slowly but surely (and with so much encouragement from my mother and brothers and sister-in-law) my dad and I began to repair and recover from this difficult time.

It happened gradually. Mending any relationship doesn’t happen overnight. Pretty soon we started joking again. Anyone who knows my dad, knows he is the master of the lame jokes. He isn’t funny AT ALL, but being not funny makes him so funny. He has this contagious laugh and when he laughs at his own bad jokes, you cannot help but laugh along too. Things became lighter, easier, and soon everything fell into place and we arrived where we needed to be. Now our relationship is stronger and better than ever.

It has been 5 years since that fated time. In 5 years, so many changes have taken place in our lives and my dad and I have been through a lot. Together we built YARNutopia.com. We collaborated to bring our videos to a channel on YouTube. We both share the same work ethic and understanding on what it takes to build a dream into reality. We also have developed a deeper understanding as father and daughter.

Although he is still a very strict, and a traditional Pakistani dad, he has loosened his grip and supports his children’s decisions and choices even if we don’t always see eye to eye. This understanding has led to a better relationship between us. Now that I am facing my future with Nate, I am grateful that this growth and understanding between my dad and me has allowed him to accept and love Nate so much, accept my decisions that are somewhat less than traditional, and support us as much as he has! Growing up between two cultures is a difficult challenge, and unless you have gone through it, most won’t understand. Together my dad and I have been working on finding an easy median. I think we have found that common ground. I am happy to say that all the difficulties of the past are gone and that having gone through it has made us stronger! Yarn really can help stitch together relationships!

Onward and Upward

Today, through all the ups and downs, we have arrived in a better place. With hard work, our loving and supportive family, better respecting one another, and the unending love between a daddy and his baby girl.

On this Father’s Day, there is so much I want to tell my dad. How can I put into words to express what all he means to me? How many times I wish I would have listened, how many times I needed him and he was there no matter what? How much I love him? I don’t think there are words to express that gratitude that exist in any language. Thank you for loving me through all the good and the bad times. Thank you for being as loving and protective as you are. Even if I rebel against it, I realize you only have my best interest at heart. Thank you for encouraging me to build YARNutopia and always being here to make our amazing videos. Thank you for it all. I would not be who I am without you by my side. A simple I love you doesn’t seem to be enough, but I will say it anyway. I love you, Daddy.

So please help join me in wishing my daddy and all the other great dads, step-dads, granddads, moms who fill the role of dads, foster dads, and anyone who is there for a child, Happy Father’s Day!
~Nadia

Crochet Tutorial: Spike the T-Rex Dinosaur Amigurumi

June 16, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: animal, animals, babies, baby, basic, beginner, character, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, dino, dinosaur, fashion blogger, fossil, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, how to, how to crochet, imaginary, imagination, learn, lizard, pattern, red heart yarns, reptile, reptiles, stitch, t-rex, teach, terrestrial, toy, toys, trex, tutorial, Tyrannosaurus, tyrannosaurus rex, tyrant, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

I often receive requests to do specific tutorials. My to-do list is always growing. Once in a while I get a suggestion that makes me stop everything and move that special request to the very top of my list. I was asked a short time ago to design and film a dinosaur for a little boy battling cancer. Since my videos have easy to follow instructions, a YARNutopia follower wanted to make one of their own to gift it to this special young man.

Spike the T-Rex Dinosaur is my latest amigurumi design that I hope is just the right creation to bring a smile to a sweet boy’s face and know that he has this fierce cuddly buddy to help him through a very tough time! Sending lots of love and good vibes out into the universe to all!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this dinosaur:

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***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
Click here to get the whole KIT!!

–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Pool
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Spring Green
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Black
–G6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Polyfil

Shop Red Heart Yarns Website Today!

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this project!

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 100 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this dinosaur is 12 inches tall and 12 inches from front to back of tail
-Work in continuous rounds and in the Back Loop Only unless specified

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Head: With Spring Green, Work in BLO and continuous rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: [2SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnds 7-9: SC in each st around. (36)
Rnd 10: [2SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 3 times, SC in last 18 sts. (39)
Rnd 11: [2SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 3 times, SC in last 18 sts. (42)
Rnd 12: [2SC in next st, SC in next 7 sts] 2 times, 2 SC in next st, Sl st in last 25 sts. (45)
Rnd 13: SC in 20 sts, Sl st in 25 sts. (45)
Rnd 14: Repeat Round 13
Rnds 15-18: SC in each st around. (45)
Rnd 19: SC in 32 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 11 sts. (44)
Rnd 20: SC in 20 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (38)
Rnd 21: SC in 20 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (32)
Rnd 22: SC in 20 sts, SC2TOG, SC in 8 sts, SC2TOG. (30)
Rnd 23-24: SC in each st around.
Rnd 25: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)
Stuff the head
Rnd 26: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 27: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Stuff the head one last time.
Rnd 28: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
SC 1st and 4th St together to close hole. Fasten off, weave in end.

Body: With Spring Green, work in BLO and continuous rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: [2SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 7: [2SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)
Rnd 8: [2SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48)
Rnd 9-20: SC in each st around. (48)
Rnd 21: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts around. (47)
Rnd 22-26: Repeat Round 21 (You will be decreasing 1 st each round, so Round 22: 46 sts, Round 23: 45 sts, Round 24: 44 sts, Round 25: 43 sts, Round 26: 42 sts)
Rnd 27: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnd 28: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 29: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 30: SC in each st around. (24)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
Sew body to head

Tail: With Spring Green, Work in BLO and continuous rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: SC in each st around. (6)
Rnd 3: 2SC in 1st st, SC in the rest of the sts around.
Rnds 4-20: Repeat Round 3 until you have 24 sts. (Round 4: 8 sts, Round 5: 9 sts, Round 6: 10 sts and so on)
Rnd 21-22: SC in each st around. (24)
Rnd 23: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
Stuff tail and sew it to body.

Spikes: Make 3 in Pool, Work in BLO and continuous rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: SC in each st around. (6)
Rnd 3: 2SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 4: SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 6: SC in each st around. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew spikes to top head.

Eyes: Make 2 With White, Work in Both Loops and in continuous Rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

With Black: Make 2
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew black pupil to white of eye, sew to dinosaur head.
Embroider nose, using video tutorial for visual instructions

Eyelids: With Spring Green, Make 2
Row 1: Ch 2, 3 SC in 2nd ch from hook, Ch 1, turn. (3)
Row 2: 2 SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in next, 1 SC in next, 2 SC in next, 1 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (9)
Row 4: SC in each st across. (9)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew eyelids right above eyes.

Arms: Make 2 with Pool, working in BLO and in continuous rounds.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnds 3-7: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Lightly stuff arms and sew to front of dinosaur

Legs: Make 2 with Pool working in BLO and continuous rounds
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnds 4-10: SC in each st around. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Lightly Stuff Legs and sew to body, using photos as a visual guide.
Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Liked this amigurumi? Try making the Hippo Pillow here!!

Crochet Tutorial: Geometric Arrow Coasters

June 14, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, home decor, Video Tutorial Tags: beginner, coaster, coasters, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cups, dad, daddy, day, fashion blogger, father's, fathers day, free crochet pattern, free pattern, gift, gift idea, glass, glasses, grandpa, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, idea, learn, make, make it, mug, mugs, papa, pattern, pinterest, red heart yarns, set, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia Leave a comment

Need a creative yet quick and easy gift idea for Father’s Day? These Geometric Arrow Coasters are just the project for you!! Whip this set up in an afternoon. Perfectly paired with a great mug or any beverage glasses, these coasters are a nice way to show Dad how much you care. An accent for the home and a great way help protect the tabletop.

These coasters can be made for anyone, anytime! Make these for your own home or as a gift for anyone!! Change colors to match decor. They really are a nice touch to a dinner party or table setting!

Follow along with this video tutorial to make these coasters:

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“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
Click here to get the whole KIT!!

–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Buff
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Soft Navy
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Carrot
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Redwood
–G6-4.25mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this project!

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 40 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for these coasters are 4 inches
-Use this awesome guide to learn Graph Pattern Designs
-This pattern does not have a graph available. I just have the written instructions
-I recommend to drop the yarn in the back and not trail it under your stitches when changing color, you won’t see it under your stitches then. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Coaster:

Ch 2
Row 1: With Blue, SC in 2nd Ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (1)

Row 2: With Blue, 3SC in 1st st, ch 1, turn. (3)

Row 3: With Blue, 2SC in 1st st, 1 SC in next st, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (5)

Row 4: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in next st, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (5)

Row 5: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, 3 SC in next st, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, Ch 1, turn. (7)

Row 6: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, 2 SC in next st, SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (9)

Row 7: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in next 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (9)

Row 8: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (9)

Row 9: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, 3 SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (11)

Row 10: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, 2 SC in next st, SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (13)

Row 11: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, SC in next 5 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (13)

Row 12: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Carrot, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 st, 2 SC in next st, Change to Redwood, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (15)
Continue to SC Down Side of Triangle Shape with Blue, and up the other side of the Triangle. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Fasten off, weave in all ends.

With Buff Working down the side of the triangle
Row 1: SC in 13 sts, Ch 1, turn. (13)
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3-4 Repeat Row 2 until you have 7 sts left. Pull up loop and work the other side of the triangle with a new ball of yarn.

Other side of triangle:
Row 1: SC in 13 sts, Ch 1, turn. (13)
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3-4 Repeat Row 2 until you have 7 sts left.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Go back to other side and Continue to SC around entire coaster. Use Surface Crochet to outline each Triangular shape. (See video tutorial on how to do that)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Enjoy!!

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Crochet Tutorial: The Blue Whale Baby Bib

June 13, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, aqua, aquatic, baby bib, basic, beginner, bib, bibs, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, fin, fish, fishy, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny square, handmade, how to, how to crochet, learn, mammal, marine, nemo, ocean, oceanic, pattern, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, whale, whales, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 12 Comments

Save those cute outfits and protect the front of your baby’s clothing with The Blue Whale Baby Bib! This cotton bib uses a graphing technique to create this fun aquatic themed infant accessory! This would be cute in any combination of pastel colors! Makes a great gift for boys and girls!!

Whether you create this for your own little one or for someone special, this is perfect for baby showers, celebration of birth, or just to fill a need when you have a newborn. This bib will be a great addition to any layette!

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this bib:

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“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
Click here to get the whole KIT!!

–Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% Cotton Yarn in Blueberry
–Lily Sugar and Cream 100% Cotton Yarn in Baby Ombre
–H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Button

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this Whale Bib!

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 120 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this bib is 9 inches wide and 8 inches long but you can make your straps as long as you’d like!
-The typical circumference of a baby neck is between 10 and 11 inches around.
-Use this awesome guide to learn Graph Pattern Designs
-This pattern does not have a graph available. I just have the written instructions
-I recommend to drop the yarn in the back and not trail it under your stitches when changing color, you won’t see it under your stitches then. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Bib:

Start with Blue
Ch 22
Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 2: 2SC in 1st st, SC in each st until last st, 2SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (23)

Row 3-5: Repeat Row 2 (After Row 5, you should have 29 sts)

Rows 6-11: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (29)

Row 12: With Blue, continue to SC in 23 sts, Change to White, SC in 3 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 3 sts, Ch 1, turn.

Row 13: With Blue, SC in 4 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 19 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 14: With White, SC in 1st st, Change to Blue, SC in 19 sts, Change to White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 15: With Blue, SC in 3 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 18 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 16: With White, SC in 1st st, Change to Blue, SC in 18 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 17: With Blue, SC in 4 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 17 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 18: With White, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 16 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 6 sts, Ch 1, turn.

Row 19: With Blue, SC in 7 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 15 sts, Change to White, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 20: With White, SC in 3 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 14 sts, Change to White, SC in 4 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 8 sts, Ch 1, turn.

Row 21: With Blue, SC in 8 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 12 sts, Change to White, SC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 22: With White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 10 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 9 sts, Ch 1, turn.

Row 23: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to White, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 5 sts, Change to White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 8 sts, Change to White, SC in last 6 sts ch 1, turn.

Row 24: With White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 6 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 5 sts, Change to White, SC in last 4 sts, Ch 1, turn.

Row 25: With White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 3 sts, Change to White, SC in last 20 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 26: With White, SC in 20 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to White, SC in last 7 sts, ch 1, turn.

Rows 27-32: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (29)
You can continue SC Rows until your bib is as long as you need it to be. End on an Even Numbered row.

At this point, go on to making the straps.

Right Strap:
Row 1: SC in 12 sts, leave the rest unworked, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts on the row, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sts (See video tutorial for visual and audio instructions)
Rows 14-19: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 20: SC in 2 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (Button hole made)
Row 21: SC in each st and each ch across.
Fasten off, weave in end

Left Strap:
Sk 5 sts on Row 32 of bib, attach yarn
(Working from inside center of bib to edge)
Row 1: SC in each st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (12)
Row 2: SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (11)
Row 3: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11)
Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sts (See video tutorial for visual and audio instructions)
Rows 14-20: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (6)
Do not fasten off

Continue to SC around entire piece, change color where blue portion starts and then pick back up with white. (SEE VIDEO TUTORIAL TO SEE WHERE TO START AND STOP COLOR CHANGES)
Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Tail fin:
Ch 22
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 Chs, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 3 chs, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 chs, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, [Sl st, ch 2, Sl st] in last ch, working on opposite side of foundation ch: SC in next st, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 sts, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 3 sts, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 sts, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last, ch 2, sl st to first sl st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew tail fin to bib using photos as a visual guide.
Sew button on Strap opposite to button hole.

Eye:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook,
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Splashes:
Small Splash:
Ch 2, 3 SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 more SC in same ch, sl st to first SC, Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Larger Splash:
Make 2
Ch 2, 3 HDC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 more HDC in same ch, sl st to first HDC, Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew eye and splashes to the bib.
Weave in all your ends.

Enjoy!!

Like this whale bib? Try making the Whale-y Awesome Baby Booties!

Like this Whale Bib? Try making this Fine Dining Bow-Tie Bib

My Contribution to an Eco-Friendly Fashion Show!

June 5, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Crafts, Crochet Projects Tags: ar, art, artist, bags, basic, beginner, best interpretation, catwalk, catwalk for water, chicago, coachella, create, creative, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cycle, eco, ecofriendly, fashion, fashionable, festival, fiore, free crochet pattern, free pattern, friendly, granny, granny square, grocery bag, grocery bags, handmade, how to, how to crochet, indira, interpretation, learn, model, modelling, music fest, music festival, necktie, outfit, outfits, owner, plarn, plarning, plastic, plastic bag, plastic bags, plastic yarn, plastics, rags, recycle, reduce, reuse, riches, salon, slay, spa, square, stitch, theme, tutorial, up cycle, video tutorial, walmart, water, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

For those of you following my blog posts, I had showcased back in early May, a blog about a recycled halter top that I created using plastic bags. The item was created for an eco-friendly fashion show: Catwalk for Water held on May 7, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. This environmentally friendly fashion show featured “creative and inspiring hair, makeup, and fashion created by area artists. This event was sponsored by Indira Aveda Salon Spa in Chicago. All proceeds benefit their Earth Month Partner – Alliance for the Great Lakes.”

I was contacted earlier this year by a friend who was the driving force behind this Chicago event. She asked me if I could create a piece using plastic bags, and together we collaborated on a vision. Using her guidelines, I created this fun piece that used 70 recycled plastic grocery bags that I cut into “plarn” and crocheted into this wild halter top.

I sent the piece to Chicago for it to be added to an ensemble created by my friend Tracey, owner of Indira Salon and Spa, and used in her vision for this outfit. All items used were recycled, re-used, re-purposed pieces that were put together to make amazing fashion statements.

Many incredible creations were part of the show and it was a lot of fun to be a small part of such a great event even from a distance. The photos from the event show a lot of amazing talent! What a great event for such a fabulous cause that inspires change for our planet and environment besides providing enormous inspiration for creating environmentally fashion.

The ensemble created for the event included my eco-friendly plarn halter top, vintage sunglasses from Fiore in Green Bay, WI, a handmade up-cycle necktie skirt, braided rags to riches Coachella inspired hair both done by Tracey herself. Her entire vision came together perfectly and was worn by a remarkable model who flawlessly showcased all of these items together! She SLAYED! This attire won Best Interpretation of the Theme: Coachella-Art and Music Festival! What an awesome win!

I want to say a special thanks to Tracey and Indira for asking me to take part in this project. It was a great experience to create a piece for this event and expand my talent in such an imaginative way. It was a lot of fun! I hope to do more events like this in the future!

Photos from event were provided with permission by Tracey (Indira Salon and Spa, Chicago Illinois)

Crochet Tutorial: Caterpillar Lovey

June 3, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Baby Items, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: afghan, afghan block, babe, babies, baby, baby blanket, basic, beanie, beginner, blanket, block, blocks, bug, bugs, caterpillar, caterpillar cocoon, child, crochet, crochet caterpillar, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, design, fashion, fashion blogger, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny, granny square, granny square design, handmade, how to, how to crochet, hungry caterpillar, infant, insect, learn, lovely, lovey, pattern, rattle, red heart yarns, security, security blanket, square, squares, stitch, teach, toy, tutorial, very hungry caterpillar, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

I’m going to “bug” you a little bit to tell you this blog is “crawling” with something new for your crochet hook! This cuddly Caterpillar Lovey project will provide an infant comfort and security! This silly, lovable little guy makes me smile every time I look at him and it’s sure to be a big hit with the lil’ ones!

Make it in as many colors as you’d like!! The possibilities are endless!!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this lovey:

“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
Click here to get the whole KIT!!

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this Lovey!

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 200 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this Lovey is 18 inches but you can make yours as big as you’d like!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Lovey:
Ch 4
Rnd 1: 2 DC in 4th Ch from hook, [Ch 2, 3 DC in same CH] 3 times, ch 1, SC in beg. ch 3, Ch 2, Turn.
Rnd 2: DC in same corner sp, *DC in each st until next corner, [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in corner, repeat from * around put 2 DC around SC from previous round to finish off beg. corner. Ch 1, SC in Ch 2, Ch 2, Turn.
Round 3-15: Repeat Round 2 Change colors after Round 13
See video tutorial for visual instructions
Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Eyes:
With White
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Embroider Black Dots for the pupils

Antennae: Make 2
With Yellow
Ch 2
Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
Rnd 4-8: SC in each st around. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Head:
With Glow Worm
Ch 2
Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 5-6: SC in each st around. (24)
Rnd 7: [2SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 8: SC in each st around. (30)
Rnd 9: [2SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnds 10-11: SC in each st around. (36)
Assembly Step:
Sew on the antennae and the eyes
Continue crocheting the head
Rnd 12: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 13: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 14: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
Stuff Head
Rnd 15: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Rnd 16: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Feet: Make 6
With Jade
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Body Circles:
Make 1 in Buff (4 Rounds)
Make 1 in Pumpkin (4 Rounds)
Make 1 in Spring Green (3 Rounds)
Make 1 in Yellow (2 Rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st SC, ch 1. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around, Sl st to 1st SC, ch 1. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times, sl st to 1st SC, ch 1. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times, Sl st to 1st SC. (24)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Assembly Step:
Sew Body to Lovey and all the body pieces as well. Use the photos as a guide to sew on your pieces.

Enjoy!!

Like this Lovey?? Try the Mini Square Bunny Lovey next!!

Crochet Tutorial: The Panda Clutch Purse

June 1, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in Bags and Purses, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: ad, bag, basic, beginner, clutch, crafty, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, desiigner, diy, fancy, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, fiber, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handbag, handmade, how to, how to crochet, joy creators, learn, panda, panda panda panda, pandapandapanda, pandas, pattern, purse, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wrist, wristlet, yarn, yarnball, yarnballs, yarnie, yarnutopia 3 Comments

I don’t have sisters but a group of best girlfriends who are my “sistys.” These ladies and I have made the panda our honorary group mascot. I’m not sure how that came about, but it has now become our thing. This Panda Clutch Purse design is dedicated to my sistys who are all over the globe from Comoros Africa, to Virginia, to Germany, to Wisconsin. I have been thinking about them and missing them so much lately. I am inspired everyday by these special ladies that are out changing the world. To my Panda, Panda, Panda crew, this one’s for you!

For those of you who are fans of pandas and all things related to pandas, this is a great project!
Did you know that pandas are a symbol of peace? In writing this blog, I looked up a few fun facts and came across this interesting blog if you want to learn more!

Check out this funny clip of me as a panda in a tree! Thanks to Snapchat! LOL

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this Panda Bag:

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Pattern:

“Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
Click here to get the whole KIT!!

–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Pink
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Green
–Red Heart Super Saver in Black
–Red Heart Super Saver in White
–I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors
–Buttons

You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this bag!

NOTES:

-This project uses less than 200 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this bag is 10 inches wide and 7 inches deep, but you can make this as big as you want.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Bag:
Ch 31
Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (30)
Row 2-70: SC in each St across, ch 1, turn. (30)
Row 71: SC in 13 sts, Ch 3, sk 4 sts, SC in last 13 sts.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Assembly Step:
Fold rectangle in 3 and sew up the two sides. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Sew button on bag.

Eyes:
With Black: Make 2
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (Counts as DC), DC in same st, [HDC, SC] in next st, [SC, HDC] in next st, 2 DC in next st, [HDC, SC] in next st, [SC, HDC] in last st, sl st to beg. ch up 3. (12)
Rnd 3: Ch up 2 (Counts as HDC), HDC in same st, 2 HDC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, SC in last 4 sts.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

With White: Make 2
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

With Black: Make 2
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st sc. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Sew a fleck of white in the pupil

Assembly Step:
Sew eyes together and sew to bag (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Embroider Mouth under button on bag using black yarn

Ears: Make 2
With Black
Ch 2
Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnds 5-6: SC in each st around. (24)
Rnd 7: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2sts] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 8: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
Sew Ears to bag

Cheeks:
With Pink: Make 2
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st sc. (6)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (Counts as DC), DC in same st, [HDC, SC] in next st, [SC, HDC] in next st, 2 DC in next st, [HDC, SC] in next st, [SC, HDC] in last st, sl st to beg. ch up 3. (12)

Leaves:
With Green: Make 2
Ch 7
Rnd 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in last, ch 2 (work on opposite side of foundation ch), SC in same st as last st, HDC in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Handle:
FDC 35
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Assembly Step:
Sew leaves behind ear, Sew handle to bag.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

Like this bag? Make the Shark Bag here!!

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Crochet Tutorial: Caterpillar Lovey

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Crochet Tutorial: The Panda Clutch Purse

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