The Beholder & Cthulhu Hats for Halloween

The Beholder & Cthulhu Hats for Halloween

Halloween costumes are always the best part about our Halloween! I put a lot of effort into planning, and this year our very good friends also decided to jump into the costume game and commissioned me to make them a couple of awesome hats!

Hats as costumes? Yes, please!!

Cthulhu and Beholder costumes make an unforgettable duo for any Halloween or fantasy-themed event. The best part is this costume hat can be worn long after Halloween!

A Cthulhu costume channels the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft’s creation, featuring eerie green or gray tones, tentacled facial features, and sea-monster textures that evoke an ancient, otherworldly being from the deep. It’s both mysterious and terrifying, perfect for fans of dark mythos. I found the Cthulhu hat pattern on Ravelry here, and I used some wool yarn I had in my stash for far too long to make this amazing hat! Our friend wears it well!!!!

And the second hat costume is…

The Beholder, from Dungeons & Dragons, contrasts beautifully with its vibrant, eye-covered head and gaping, toothy grin. That is the part of the costume that requires more than crochet!! 😂 I was inspired by this pattern I found on Ravelry and I used Red Heart Yarns in various colors. Floating eyeballs, glowing details, and bold colors make it a striking visual opposite to Cthulhu’s shadowy menace. My dear friend pulls it off with ease!! Together, these two iconic creatures embody chaos and fear—one from the depths of space and the other from the darkest corners of imagination.

Would you wear it?

 

As a costume pair, they’re creative, instantly recognizable to fantasy lovers, and sure to dominate any costume contest or themed party with their monstrous flair and mythic presence. Or just a lot of fun taking to the streets on Halloween while our kids go trick or treating!

What hat is your favorite?

Happy Hooking!
~Nadia

Happy Halloween 2025

Happy Halloween 2025

Pikachu, Ash, and Misty: The Perfect Family-of-Three Halloween Costume

Halloween is that perfect time of year when families get to transform into something imaginative, nostalgic, and fun — together. For a family of three, choosing costumes that tie into a shared theme can make the night even more memorable. This year, we had a huge obsession in our home over Pokemon. Nas couldn’t get enough!! One of the most iconic and beloved trio themes comes from the world of Pokémon: Pikachu, Ash Ketchum, and Misty. Three fun characters we decided to bring to life. These three characters create a perfect group costume that blends adorable charm, adventure, and instant recognition. Plus, Nas was on board from the start! Whether you’re trick-or-treating, attending a party, or posing for family photos, this Pokémon-inspired trio offers a perfect balance of individuality and unity, making it one of the best family costume choices around. We think that we nailed it! What do you think!?

Cast of characters

First, Pikachu is the undeniable heart of the Pokémon universe and the perfect role for Nas! Of course he is Pikachu! He’s the most playful member of the family so it’s a perfect fit. As Ash’s loyal companion, Pikachu represents friendship, loyalty, and fun—qualities that fit beautifully into our family dynamic. The costume itself is easy to recognize, with Pikachu’s bright yellow color, pointy ears, and lightning bolt tail. I modeled the hat and tail using this pattern by OuiCrochet. For Nasir, it’s a comfortable and cheerful outfit that I used yellow polyester yarn, ideal for chilly Halloween nights. Pikachu also brings the “cute factor” to the group – c’mon he is adorable guaranteeing smiles from everyone who sees our trio walking down the street. Beyond that, Pikachu embodies energy and joy, which captures the spirit of Nas this Halloween: excitement, imagination, and togetherness. All wrapped up in the cutest yellow bundle of joy!

I purchased the sweatshirt and pants on Amazon.

Get the shirt here

Get the pants here

 

 

Ash Ketchum, the determined Pokémon trainer, makes the perfect costume for Nate who enjoys being the leader. As the main character in the Pokémon series, Ash is known for his courage, optimism, and unbreakable bond with his Pokémon friends. Well, it’s the perfect costume for my husband!! His outfit—blue jacket, red-and-white cap, gloves, and sneakers—is simple to put together and instantly recognizable, even for people who only know Pokémon casually. I used Bag-O-Day’s Crochet Shirt Video Tutorial pattern here. I paired it with Polyester yarn in blue, white, and yellow. Wearing Ash’s costume gives Nate the chance to take on the role of the adventurer, the one who leads our “team” from house to house, collecting candy instead of catching Pokémon. The costume also carries a nostalgic charm for many adults like us, who grew up watching Pokémon, to share a piece of our own childhood with Nasir in a creative and heartwarming way.

I crocheted the Pokeball following along to this pattern by Little Bear Crochets

The hat can be found here

The fingerless gloves can be found here

 

 

Misty, the spirited water-type Pokémon trainer, perfectly completes the trio. Known for her fiery personality, kindness, and adventurous nature, Misty’s costume brings a pop of brightness and balance to the group. It is my perfect fit! Her classic outfit—yellow tank top, red suspenders, denim shorts, and sneakers—is simple yet iconic. I didn’t crochet much for Misty, but her Pokemon Togepi is her signature buddy in the series, so I followed a pattern by Loopy Catherine that you can find here. Misty’s look can easily be adapted for weather or comfort, making it both practical and fun. I am adding some leggings under my shorts to add warmth. My costume adds a great dynamic to the group because the friendship and rivalry with Ash are part of what makes the Pokémon story so engaging. When paired with Ash and Pikachu, Misty rounds out the trio beautifully—symbolizing teamwork, friendship, and individuality within a shared adventure. To hike the downtown or neighborhood in search of tricks or treats!

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One of the most enjoyable parts of dressing as Pikachu, Ash, and Misty is how easily the theme appeals across generations. Pokémon has been a global phenomenon for nearly three decades, meaning both parents and kids can connect with it. Parents who watched the show in the late 1990s and early 2000s get to relive fond memories, while children who play Pokémon games or watch modern adaptations recognize the characters instantly. This shared connection makes the costumes more than just clothing—it’s a bonding experience that celebrates shared joy and nostalgia.

 

Another reason this trio works so well for Halloween is its versatility. The costumes can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. A family can easily DIY them with clothes they already have—yellow hoodie for Pikachu, denim vest for Ash, and red suspenders for Misty—or go all out with detailed, store-bought versions. The accessories are easy to add: Poké Balls, stuffed Pokémon, or even themed candy buckets shaped like Poké Balls. For families who enjoy a bit of performance, they can even role-play their characters throughout the night—Ash giving “commands,” Pikachu “using Thunderbolt,” and Misty reminding them to stay on track. The combination of creativity and interaction makes the experience entertaining not just for the family, but for everyone they meet.

Most importantly, dressing as Pikachu, Ash, and Misty captures the essence of what makes Halloween special: fun, imagination, and time together! Each character represents a unique personality, yet we all belong to the same world and story. Just as Ash never goes on his journey alone, a family celebrating Halloween together embraces the same idea: that adventures are better when shared with those you love.

What are your Halloween plans? Costumes? Let us know what you think of our costumes this year!

Happy Hooking!
~Nadia

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Happy Halloween 2024 – PLUS FREE Crochet Pattern

Happy Halloween 2024 – PLUS FREE Crochet Pattern

The year cannot pass without my annual family Halloween costume. It’s always a highlight to plan and create them for my platform. Each year, I painstakingly work to make sure that the ensemble will be memorable. This year is no exception. I loved creating the patchwork dress for my character using the fantastic pattern from: CozyDayDesigns on Etsy

Nate’s skeleton head was inspired from my Toad hat costume here. Nas was the ghost dog and the perfect costume to round out our family trio!

 

You can find the crochet pattern for the Sally Dress on Etsy from this shop. Click HERE

 

Below you will find the crochet pattern for the Ghost Dog Costume Poncho

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Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
-Caron One Pound in White (2 balls), Black, Orange
-Polyfil
Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This costume will fit a child

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:

Poncho:

Ch 92

Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook and across, Turn. (90)

Row 2-32: Ch 2 (does not count as stitch) DC across, Turn. (90)

Row 33: Ch 2, DC in 35 sts, Ch 20, Sk 20 sts, DC in last 35 sts, Turn.

Row 34: Ch 2. DC in each st and each ch across, Turn. (90)

Rows 35-65: Ch 2, DC across, Turn. (90)

Fasten off, Weave in ends

Hood:

Attach yarn to middle front of neck part

Row 1: Ch 1, SC around neck, do not connect, TURN.

Rows 2-42: Ch 1, SC across, Turn.

After hood is long enough, fasten off with long tail. Sew top seam of hood closed.

Attach yarn to bottom front of hood, SC 2 rounds around front of hood to clean up the edge.

Ears:

Make 2 with white

Ch 2

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, Turn. (1)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 SC in st, Turn. (2)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in each st across, Turn. (4)

Row 4: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (4)

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, Turn. (6)

Rows 6-7: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (6)

Row 8: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in last st, Turn. (8)

Rows 9-10: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (8)

Row 11: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in last st, Turn. (10)

Rows 12-13: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (10)

Row 14: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, SC in next 8 sts, 2 SC in last st, Turn. (12)

Rows 15-23: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (12)

Row 24: Ch 1, SC2TOG, SC in next 8 sts, SC2TOG, Turn. (10)

Row 25-26: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (10)

Row 27: Ch 1, SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts, SC2TOG, Turn. (8)

Rows 28-29: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (8)

Row 30: Ch 1, SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts, SC2TOG, Turn. (6)

Rows 31-32: Ch 1, SC across, Turn. (6)

Row 33: Ch 1, SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts, SC2TOG, Turn. (4)

Row 34: Ch 1, SC2TOG, SC2TOG, Turn. (2)

Row 35: Ch 1, SC across, continue to SC down side and SC around entire ear, Sl st to first st and fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew ears to top of hood.

Nose:

With White Work in continuous rounds.

Ch 2 (or magic circle)

Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in first st, SC in the rest of the sts in the round. (5)

Rnd 3-24: 2 SC in first st, SC in the rest of the sts in the round. Rnd 24 will have 27 sts

Rnd 25: [2SC in next, SC in next 2 sts] 9 times. (36)

Rnds 26-30: SC in each st around. (36)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Orange nose: Work in continuous rounds.

Ch 2 (or magic circle)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnds 3-5: SC in each st around. (12)

Add stuffing

Rnd 6: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)

Close round and fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew orange ball to tip of white nose.

Stuff white part of nose and sew to hood

Eyes:

With black

Make 2

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 8 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first st. do not turn. (8)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 2 DC in first st, 2 HDC in next, 2 SC in next, 2 HDC in next, 2 DC in next, 2 HDC in next, 2 SC in next, 2 HDC in next, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. Do not turn. (16)

Rnd 3: SC in each st around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew eyes to hood.

Weave in all ends. Enjoy!

 

 

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Ghost Hat

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Ghost Hat

Boo! Don’t be scared, it’s just Nasir wishing you a Spook-tacular Halloween!

This year was HARD! Each year I set my bar high to create a new family Halloween costume. It’s tradition. I plan it early on, start it early in the summer, order yarn months in advance… the whole nine yards. Life got in the way. I had another surgery this year in May, of course with complications. Was down all summer recovering. Nas started pre-school on top of his ABA therapy program. It all was a lot. So when the time came this year, I was only able to get one costume completed and it was this sweet ghost.

Nas has been telling me that he wants to be a ghost for Halloween for two months now. I finally found time to make him a costume. As simple as it is, he added his ever so subtle touches with his scary stance and silly poses! He’s fully committed to being the best ghost possible!

Below, please find the full instructions for this free crochet ghost hat pattern:

Make your own version just in time to scare your friends and family this spooky season!

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Leave a comment, and share with your friends!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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below

-White yarn (less than 500 yds) – I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
-Black yarn (less than 50 yards)
Size 4.25mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can use any size 4 medium, worsted weight yarn for this project
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the yarn I used in this project.
-There is no video tutorial for this pattern.

 

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:

There is no video tutorial to follow along with this pattern.

Hat:

Do not turn your work with this hat pattern.

With White or your main ghost color, Ch 2 or make magic circle

Rnd 1: 8 HDC in 2nd ch from hook or in magic circle, Sl st to first st, Ch 1, DO NOT TURN. (8)

Rnd 2: HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Ch 1

Rnd 3: 2 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in last 2 sts, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (12)

Rnd 4: 2 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 8 sts, 2 HDC in last 2 sts, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (16)

Rnd 5: 2 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 12 sts, 2 HDC in last 2 sts, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (20)

Rnds 6: 2 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 16 sts, 2 HDC in last 2 sts, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 7: HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (24)

Rnd 8: 2 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in each of the next 5 sts, HDC in next 12 sts, 2 HDC in each of the last 6 sts, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (36)

Rnd 9:HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (36)

Rnd 10: 2 HDC in first st, 2 HDC in each of the next 8 sts, HDC in next 18 sts, 2 HDC in each of the last 9 sts, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (54)

Rnd 11: HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (54)

Rnd 12: [2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 8 sts] 6 times, sl st to first st, Ch 1. (60)

Rnd 13: HDC in each st around, sl st to first st, Ch 1. (60)

Rnd 14: [2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 9 sts] 6 times, sl st to first st, Ch 1. (66)

Rnd 15: HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (66)

Rnd 16: [2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 10 sts] 6 times, sl st to first st, Ch 1. (72)

Rnds 17-28: HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Ch 1. (72)

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Go on to making the eyes and mouth for the ghost

Eyes:

With black, Make 2.

Ch 2 or make magic circle

Rnd 1: 8 SC in 2nd ch from hook or in magic circle, sl st to first sc, do not turn. (8)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 2 DC in same st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 1 SC in next st, [HDC, DC] in next st, 2 DC in next st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 1 SC in next st, [HDC, DC] in next st, sl st to first st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing. (14)

Put a fleck of white in the eye using white yarn.

Make 2 eyes and sew them to the hat. Weave in all ends.

Mouth:

With Black, Make 1.

Ch 2 or make magic circle

Rnd 1: 8 SC in 2nd ch from hook or in magic circle, sl st to first sc, do not turn. (8)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 2 DC in same st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 2 SC in next st, [HDC, DC] in next st, 2 DC in next st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 2 SC in next st, [HDC, DC] in next st, sl st to first st. (14)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] around, sl st to first st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew to hat.

Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!

 

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

What did I just watch?

What did I just watch?

I just finished watching the Netflix series The Watcher and sat reeling from it. My very first thought was “What did I just watch?!” It was so baffling it made my head spin! I know it was based on a true story, so I spent a half hour just going down the rabbit hole of research into the background of this house at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey, US. The curiosity was taunting me to see how much of this was fact versus how much was fiction.



When I need answers!

I am a late night Netflix binger and chronic book reader. I start shows after our foster children are all asleep. It’s my way to wind down and clear my mind. The Watcher wasn’t a show that left my mind clear…AT ALL! It sent me on a crazy chase of information of discovery that even followed me into my dreams. I dreamt of that house all night long. Does this happen to you?

 

I give it 4.5 stars

I heard this show was renewed for another season, and of course, I will be WATCHING…I guess we are all watchers! Haha! This is one series that held my attention to the end. I only wish it answered more questions than it created. I think that is the sign of a great show. It sticks with you long after it is over.

Tell me, what shows are you watching right now? Share with me in the comments here or on social media. I know many of you have shows on in the background to your craft, and I am curious to hear what has caught your attention? Also, share your thoughts on “The Watcher” if you, too, have seen the series. Be sure to warn *spoiler alert* before your comment, if you give details about the show. This will prevent giving away anything to those who haven’t seen it!

Happy Hooking & More! (and happy watching!)

~Shannon

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FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Monster/Alien Stuffed Toy Amigurumi

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Monster/Alien Stuffed Toy Amigurumi

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, we try to create something unique and fun to share here on YARNutopia. This year is no exception, and we have decided on some friendly monster costumes.

For my costume I just made a monster amigurumi doll and wore a pink and purple outfit to tie it all together.

In recent years, it has been difficult to find the time to make elaborate plans for costumes and not be able to get them done. I’ve scaled down quite a bit, but still like to make sure that I’ve included crochet in each costume. I hope you enjoy our monster costumes and keep coming back each year to see more!

 

 

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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 you will need:
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Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch Premium in the color Goldmine (1 ball)
Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch Anti Pilling in the color Ecru (less than 25 yards needed)
Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in White and Black (less than 50 yards each needed)
Size G4.25mm Crochet Hook and F-3.75mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The measurements of this amigurumi are 16 inches tall and about 6 inches wide
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the yarn I used in this project.
-The components to this pattern are: Body and head worked as one piece, 2 horns, Outer eye, Inner eye, 2 Arms, 4 Legs, and an embroidered mouth with teeth.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Body

With Goldmine (tan colored yarn) and G-4.25mm crochet hook
Work in continuous rounds for all the pieces in this project.

Ch 24

Rnd 1: 2 SC in 2nd ch from hook, 1 SC in each of the next chs across, put 3 SC in last ch, continue to SC along the opposite side of the foundation ch, SC across, put 1 SC in the first st where you put 2 SC in. (48)

Rnds 2-30: SC in each st around. (48)

Rnd 31: [SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnd 32: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 33: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 34: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Start stuffing the body.

Rnd 35: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Start increasing for the head.

Rnd 36: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 37: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 38: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 39: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnd 40: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48)

Rnds 41-55: SC in each st around. (48)

Rnd 56: [SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnd 57: [SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 58: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)

At this point I paused production of this piece and moved on to work on the embellishments (arms, legs, eye etc) so that it would be easier to sew to the body and head without it being stuffed completely closed and sewn shut. (you can sew your pieces on your monster however you are comfortable with)

Rnd 59: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Start stuffing the neck part and head

Rnd 60: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 61: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)

finish stuffing the body and head piece.

Rnd 62: [SC2TOG]6 times. (6)

SC 1st and 4th sts together, fasten off, weave in ends.

Horns: Make 2

Using Ecru colored yarn and F-3.75mm crochet hook
Work in continuous Rounds

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in next st, SC in the rest of the sts around. (5)

Rnds 3-7: Repeat Rnd 2
You should have 10 sts around at the end of Rnd 7.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Inner Eye

With Black yarn and F-3.75mm crochet hook
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)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Outer Eye

With White yarn and F–3.75mm crochet hook
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: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 7: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)

Arms: Make 2

With Goldmine (tan colored) yarn and F-3.75mm crochet hook
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)

Rnds 3-20: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off after round 20 with a long tail for sewing.

Legs: Make 4

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnds 5-8: SC in each st around. (24)

Rnd 9: [SC2TOG] 6 times, SC in last 12 sts. (18)

Rnd 10: [SC2TOG] 3 times, SC in next 6 sts, [SC2TOG] twice. (12)

Rnds 11-22: SC in each st around.
You can make these legs as long or as short as you want by continuing to create more rounds.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Sew all 4 legs to bottom of body, Sew arms to each side, Sew black part of eye to the white part of the eye, add a fleck of white into the black part of the eye, then sew the white part of the eye to the head. Embroider a mouth with teeth with black yarn on the face. Sew horns to the top of the head (I did this part last when I was finished decreasing the stitches at the top of the head), Optional: Surface crochet a line up the center of the body with the same color yarn as the body (see photos for reference)

Weave in all ends. Enjoy!

 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Toddler Monster Costume

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Toddler Monster Costume

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, we try to create something unique and fun to share here on YARNutopia. This year is no exception, and we have decided on some friendly monster costumes.

Nas loves his one-eyed green monster with horns! He was running around trying to catch pretend monsters and pretend he was one too! He’s such a little goofball!

Nasir’s costume consists of the crocheted green slip-on with a face. I paired that with the green leggings and turtleneck that I bought on Amazon. I used Lion Brand Yarn to create this ensemble. The exact type of yarn and colors and amount is all listed below in the “Materials you will need” section.

 

 

 

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Materials you will need:
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Knit Picks Cotlin Yarn in Silver (less than 25 yards)
Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in Lime, Black, and White. (4 balls of Lime (740 yards total needed), 1 ball of Black, and 1 ball of white)
SizeH-5.00mm Crochet Hook and F-3.75mm crochet hook for embellishments
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The measurements of this costume are 16 inches long from shoulder to bottom and 18″ wide which is 36 inches around the waist.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the yarn I used in this project.
-Use 3 strands of yarn together for the BODY part of the costume only.
-The components to this pattern are: Body, Horns, Inner Eye, Outer Eye, Mouth, Teeth, and Eyelid
-This is worked from the top down and then each component is added after the body is made.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double crochet decrease
DC3TOG: Double crochet 3 sts together

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Body

With Lime Green
Use 3 strands of yarn at the same time
Use H-5.00mm crochet hook or I-5.5mm Crochet hook for this piece

Ch 54
Work in continuous rounds for this piece

Round 1: Without Twisting Foundation Chain, SC in 1st Ch to form a ring and continue to SC in each Ch around, work in continuous rounds. (54 SC)

Round 2: HDC in each st around. (54)

Rnd 3: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 8 sts] 6 times. (60)

Rnd 4: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 5 sts] 10 times. (70)

Rnd 5: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 6 sts] 10 times. (80)

Rnd 6: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 7 sts] 10 times. (90)

Rnd 7: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 8 sts] 10 times. (100)

Rnd 8: HDC in next 16 sts, Ch 10, Sk 10 sts, HDC in next 40 sts, Ch 10, Sk 10 sts, HDC in the last 24 sts. (80 sts and 2 ch 10 sps)

Rnd 9: HDC in each st putting 10 HDC in each of the Ch 10 sps. (100)

Rnds 10-34: HDC in each st around.
Fasten off after your piece is long enough.
Weave in ends.

Horns:

Make 2

With Gray yarn
Use 1 strand of yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook (4)

Work in continuous rounds
Work in BLO

Rnd 2: 2 SC in next st, SC in the rest of the sts around. (5)

Rnds 3-10: repeat Round 2 (you should have 12 sts after Rnd 10 is complete

Rnd 11: SC in each st around. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
Stuff Horns and sew them to each shoulder. Weave in ends.

Inner Eye:

With Black yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook

Ch 3

Rnd 1: 9 DC in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to first DC. Do not turn. (9)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 2 DC in each st around, sl st to first DC. (18)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Outer Eye:

With White yarn and 3.75mm crochet hook

Ch 3

Rnd 1: 9 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first DC, do not turn after each round. (9)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st), 2 DC in each st around, Sl st to first DC. (18)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (27)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (36)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts]9 times, sl st to first DC. (45)

Rnd 6: Ch 2. [2 DC in next st, DC in next 4 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (54)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 5 sts] 9 times, sl st to first DC. (63)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew black circle inner eye to the center of the outer eye white piece. Add a fleck of white in the black piece for added effect. Sew White piece to the body of the costume. Weave in all ends.

Eyelid:

With Green and 3.75mm crochet hook
Use 1 strand of yarn

Ch 20

Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch and each ch across, Ch 1 turn.

Row 2: Sl st in first st, HDC in next 16 sts, sl st in last st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:

Sew the eyelid to the top of the outer eye white piece. I sewed mine with the HDC row on the top and the DC row on the bottom. I sewed only the top down, and the lid just sat over the eye (see photos for reference)

Mouth:

With Black and 3.75mm crochet hook
Use 1 strand of yarn

Ch 42

Row 1: DC in 3rd ch and in each ch across, Ch 2 turn. (40)

Row 2: [DC2TOG] 2 times, DC in each st across until 4 sts remain, [DC2TOG] 2 times, ch 2 turn. (36)

Row 3-5: repeat row 2
You should have 24 sts by the end of row 5
Continue to SC around entire piece to clean up edges.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Teeth:

With White and 3.75mm crochet hook
use 1 strand of yarn

Ch 38

First tooth: Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in next 5 sts, Ch 2, turn. (6)

Row 2: [DC2TOG] 3 times, Ch 2, Turn. (3)

Row 3: DC3TOG, Continue to SL ST down the left side of the tooth back down to the foundation ch, sl st into the very next Ch on the foundation ch right next to the last tooth

*Next tooth: Row 1: Ch 2, DC in same st and in next 5 sts, Ch 2 turn. (6)

Row 2: [DC2TOG] 3 times, Ch 2, Turn. (3)

Row 3: DC3TOG, Continue to SL ST down the left side of the tooth back down to the foundation ch, sl st into the very next Ch on the foundation ch right next to the last tooth.

Repeat from * across, ending with sl sts down the left side of the last tooth. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Sew black part of mouth to the body under the eyeball, then sew the teeth to the top of the mouth piece.

Weave in all ends. Enjoy!

 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Fuzzy Monster Hat with Horns

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Fuzzy Monster Hat with Horns

It’s that time of year again! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Every year, we try to create something unique and fun to share here on YARNutopia. This year is no exception, and we have decided on some friendly monster costumes.

Nate pulls off the big blue monster very well! For his costume, I created the fuzzy hat with horns. I purchased the furry costume from Amazon and voila it was the perfect match!

 

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
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Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Knit Picks Cotlin Yarn in Silver (less than 50 yards)
Lion Brand Yarn A Star is Born Oh Baby Yarn in Turquoise (2 balls)
-Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in Purple Haze (less than 25 yards)
Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The measurements of this hat are for an adult male (23 inches circumference of head and 9 inches tall)
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the yarn I used in this project.
-The components to this pattern are Hat Shell and Horns
-This is worked from the top down and then the horns and fur are added after the hat is made

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

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Hat:

WORK IN BLO (you will use the front loop later to attach the fur)

With turquoise yarn

Ch 2
Work in continuous rounds for this piece

Round 1: 9 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (9)

Round 2: 2 SC in each st around. (18)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 9 times. (27)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 9 times. (36)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 9 times. (45)

Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 9 times. (54)

Rnd 7: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 8 sts] 6 times. (60)

Rnd 8:  [2 SC in next st, SC in next 9 sts] 6 times. (66)

Rnds 9-45: SC in each st around.
Fasten off after round 45 or until your hat is long enough to fit your head.
Weave in all ends.

Horns:

Make 2 in the gray yarn
WORK IN BLO
Work in continuous rounds

Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in next st, SC in the rest of the sts around. (5)

Rnd 3: SC in each st around. (5)

Rnd 4: Repeat Rnd 2. (6)

Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 2. (7)

Rnd 6: Repeat Rnd 2. (8)

Rnd 7: SC in each st around. (8)

Rnds 8-17: Repeat Rnd 2.
At the end of rnd 17, you should have 18 sts around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew horns to the hat in the top front (see photos for reference on positioning)

Assembly step:
Cut a TON of 4 inch strands of the turquoise yarn and the homespun purple yarn
loop 1 or 2 strands around the front loops you left unworked on the hat and tie them in knots (this is a very tedious part of the hat, but it’s worth it!)
Make the purple spots first, then go in and add the turquoise yarn. I skipped 2 sts between attaching yarn so it wouldn’t be too fluffy but you can add or do less. The monster hat I made has 4 medium sized purple spots on the head. Don’t worry about uneven strands, after all the strands are attached, you will give the hat a haircut to your liking!

Enjoy!

 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

Happy Halloween 2021

Happy Halloween 2021

Our Annual Halloween Costume Reveal is here! Nate is a Rainbow to my Pot of Gold and Nas is our lucky leprechaun!

We had a heck of a time trying to decide on a costume that could be worn by our trio. It was such a challenge to find something that didn’t require a huge commitment and large amount of hours. Lately, our days are spent with Nasir doing occupational therapy and speech therapies for his autism.

This change has left me with only pockets of time in a day to work, so it has been quite challenging to pull this years costume together.

We managed this crazy ensemble. Not as thrilling as years past, but still fun and colorful like our family. AND we managed to get Nas to sit still and give us a couple smiles. He melts my heart. He is our true gold.

I hope you enjoy our trio and until next year…Happy Halloween!

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in making the hats Nate and I are wearing, you can find the crochet pattern and video tutorial here.

If you are interested in making the scarf Nate is wearing, you can find the crochet pattern and video tutorial here.

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Rainbow Pom Hat

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Rainbow Pom Hat

I am obsessed with bright colors and anything rainbow!! I created this hat to match the Rainbow Pom Scarf! Check that pattern out and make the full set! This year for Halloween, we are doing a Rainbow Theme so I wanted to create a hat and scarf to go together. You can use any colors you like with this easy tutorial using Lion Brand Yarn in the Hometown Line. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and pattern!!

 

 

 

 

 

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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Lion Brand Yarn Hometown in all the colors of the rainbow
Size -N-10.00mm Crochet Hook
-Measuring Tape
-Pom Maker
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 2 hours to make.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial shows the measurement as an adult sized hat

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
FSC: Foundation Single Crochet
FDC: Foundation Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

 

Pattern:

Ch 21

Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, DC in next 10 chs, HDC in last 5 chs, Change color on last st, Ch 1, Turn

Row 2: With new color, WORK IN BLO, HDC in 5 sts, DC in next 10 sts, SC in last 5 sts, Change color on last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 3: With new color, WORK IN BLO, SC in 5 sts, DC in next 10 sts, HDC in last 5 sts, Change color on last st, Ch 1, Turn.

Rows 4-21: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until your hat is wide enough to fit around the head (I did 21 rows total, but you might need to do more or less rows)

Fasten off with long tail on your last stitch (use it for sewing)

Assembly Step:
Sew up the seam and sew up the top to cinch it closed. Make a pom and attach it to the top of the hat.

Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

 

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Rainbow Pom Hat

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Rainbow Pom Hat

I am obsessed with bright colors and anything rainbow!! I created this hat to match the Rainbow Pom Scarf! Check that pattern out and make the full set! This year for Halloween, we are doing a Rainbow Theme so I wanted to create a hat and scarf to go together. You can use any colors you like with this easy tutorial using Lion Brand Yarn in the Hometown Line. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and pattern!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
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Teacher: Nadia Fuad
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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Lion Brand Yarn Hometown in all the colors of the rainbow
Size -N-10.00mm Crochet Hook
-Measuring Tape
-Pom Maker
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 2 hours to make.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial shows the measurement as an adult sized hat

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

 

 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Chunky Rainbow Pom Scarf

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Chunky Rainbow Pom Scarf

As I work my way back to filming regular crochet tutorials, I am also thinking ahead to our annual Halloween costumes. Here is the first of several pieces that will lead up to our big reveal. This is my Chunky Rainbow Pom Scarf. Perfect for the cool weather we are starting to experience here in Wisconsin.  The time for warm weather apparel is going to be here before we know it and we need to be prepared! My Rainbow 🌈 scarf can be made exactly how I made it but use your imagination and find your own color combination to match your look! There are many possibilities! These make great gifts for anyone. You can always make it with or without poms to change the look! Now that is versatility!! I used Hometown yarn by Lion Brand Yarn. You will want to grab yours too because the softness is divine!

 

 

 

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

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Lion Brand Yarn Hometown Yarn in the colors of the rainbow (I used 1 ball each of the colors and then 2 balls of white)
-Pom Maker (I used a simple cardboard cutout)
Size -N-10.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 4 hours to make but I did not work on it continuously.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.
-This pattern with video tutorial shows the measurement as 6 feet long and 12 inches wide, but you can make it wider by continuing the repeat pattern.

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
FDC: Foundation Double Crochet

 

 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

12 Days of Christmas: Shell Stitch Fingerless Gloves FREE CROCHET PATTERN

12 Days of Christmas: Shell Stitch Fingerless Gloves FREE CROCHET PATTERN

These simple fingerless gloves are a great gift to whip up last minute and give to family and friends this holiday season! These are sure to keep you warm while allowing your fingers to text and be free! Make these in all different colors for the whole family!

 

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make these fingerless gloves:

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice in Mustard (2 balls of yarn)
Size 5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make this smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make this bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 2 hours to complete a set of 2 fingerless gloves
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the  Lion Brand yarn I used in this project.

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

Pattern:

Fingerless Gloves: Make 2 for a pair (or as many as you want)

Ch 31 (or any multiple of 6 + 1)

Row 1: 3 DC in 4th Ch from hook, *Sk 2 Chs, SC in next Ch, Sk 2 Chs, 5 DC in next Ch, repeat from * across ending with SC in last ch, Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (does not count as stitch), 3 DC in first st, *SC in middle DC of next shell, 5 DC in next SC, repeat from * across ending with SC in last st, Turn.

Rows 3-24: Repeat Row 2

Row 25: Ch 3, *SC in middle DC of next shell, Ch 2, HDC in next SC, Ch 2, repeat from * across ending with SC in last st.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:

Mark your stitches for your thumb hole (see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Sew up the seam leaving the thumb hole open.

Thumb hole:

Attach yarn in any stitch around the thumb hole
Ch 1, SC 14 sts evenly around, Work in continuous rounds and do 3 rounds of SC around.
Fasten off, Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

Happy Halloween 2020

Happy Halloween 2020

We had such a fantastic Halloween, and I wanted to share all of our costume pieces in one blog post.  Below you will see each piece that I crocheted and links to their crochet patterns. Simply click the image or the title of each pattern to go to its pattern.

Here is our little Bee Family Photo!

 

 

 

For my Bee Hive costume, I made one large spiral using Lion Brand Basic Stitch yarn.
I do not have a crochet pattern for this, however, at the very bottom of this blog post, I will share a mini “recipe” of how I created this beehive.

 

I added mini Felt Bees that I purchased on Amazon. You can get them here.

 

 

 

For Nate’s costume, I purchased a Bee Keeper Outfit on Amazon. You can find it here.

I also used some Tulle from the fabric shop and added it to the Honey Bee Sunhat that I made for his costume. I added the same Felt Bees to his hat with floral wire.

 

 

On Nasir’s Costume, I share all the components of his costume in this blog post here. I made the wings out of Nylons and coat hangers. I have a FREE crochet pattern and video tutorial for his whole outfit. It’s called the Baby Bee Costume and you can find it here.

 

 

This Baby Bee was *SO* done after our photo shoot!

Thank you for another fabulous year of costumes!

Happy Halloween!!

 

 

 

Below you will find information about the Large Bee Hive costume that I am wearing:

 

For the body and hat:
Work in continuous rounds
Ch 35
HDC in 1st Ch to form a ring, and in the next 23 chs, SC in last 11 chs.
Then I just HDC’d in each HDC st and SC’d in each SC st until it formed a spiral. I stuffed this tube as I went.

I did the same exact thing for my hat. I made 4 spirals for the body and 3 spirals for the hat.
I sewed the beginning and end of the tube and sewed it together in the shape of a beehive.

For the straps, I just did a row of 50 double crochet stitches to make a basic strap and sewed it in on the inside of the bee hive.

I hope this gives you a good idea of how I made the bee hive. If you are interested in making it and have questions, feel free to email me (nadia@yarnutopia.com) and I can help you as best as I can!!

Enjoy!

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume

My little guy buzzes all over the place! 🐝 He rarely stays still. He was my inspiration for this busy Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume! Nasir makes the cutest little honey bumble bee around! 🐝🐝
Each year we do epic Halloween costumes, and this year is no exception! A special thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the amazing fibers for this year’s costumes!

 

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

 

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in Black (1 Ball of yarn)
Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in Lemonade (1 Ball of yarn)
Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
-4 Small Buttons in yellow
Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The video tutorial and written pattern showcase a size Women’s Large US size.
-This is written in US terms
-This romper will fit an 18-24 month old toddler.
-See the VIDEO TUTORIAL for other sizing tips/tricks.
-I do not have stitch counts for smaller or bigger sizes.
-This took about 5 hours for me to create.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the WeCrochet yarn I used in 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

 

 

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume

My little guy buzzes all over the place! 🐝 He rarely stays still. He was my inspiration for this busy Bumble Bee Romper and Beanie Costume! Nasir makes the cutest little honey bumble bee around! 🐝🐝
Each year we do epic Halloween costumes, and this year is no exception! A special thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the amazing fibers for this year’s costumes!

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

Donate Button with Credit Cards

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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)
Share your work on Facebook!
Add me on Snapchat: YARNutopia
Follow me on Instagram
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Enjoy this video and subscribe to my channel on YouTube for more tutorials on how to crochet!
Leave a comment, and share with your friends!

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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton in Black (1 Ball of yarn)
Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in Lemonade (1 Ball of yarn)
Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
-4 Small Buttons in yellow
Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-The video tutorial and written pattern showcase a size Women’s Large US size.
-This is written in US terms
-This romper will fit an 18-24 month old toddler.
-See the VIDEO TUTORIAL for other sizing tips/tricks.
-I do not have stitch counts for smaller or bigger sizes.
-This took about 5 hours for me to create.
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the WeCrochet yarn I used in 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 that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Bumble Bee Romper:

Front Panel:

With Black:
Ch 13
Row 1: HDC in 2nd Ch and in each ch across, Ch 1, Turn. (12 sts)

Rows 2-7: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (12)

Row 8: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in each st until 1 st remains, put 2 HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (14)

Rows 9-17: Repeat Row 8. (At the end of Row 17, you should have 32 sts across)
After Row 17, Change color to Yellow (do not fasten off black, you will pick up that color at Row 20)

Row 18: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 19: HDC across, Pick up Black yarn from Row 17 and change color from yellow to black

Continue to Change color every 2 rows

Rows 20-43: HDC across, ch 1, Turn.

Fasten off when you have 7 of the yellow stripes, then turn your work around to the bottom again and work the back panel on the opposite end of the foundation row.

Back Panel:

Attach your black yarn to the first stitch on the foundation row of your front panel.

Ch 1

Rows 1-3: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (12)

Rows 4-13: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in each st until 1 st remains, put 2 HDC in last st, Ch 1, Turn. (After Row 13, you will have the 32 sts across)

After Row 13, Change color to Yellow (do not fasten off black, you will pick up that color at Row 15)

Row 14: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.

Row 15: HDC across, Pick up Black yarn from Row 13 and change color from yellow to black

Continue to Change color every 2 rows

Rows 16-39: HDC across, ch 1, Turn.

Row 40: Change to Black and HDC across, Ch 1, Turn, do not fasten off, continue with the first strap

First Shoulder strap:

Ch 1

Row 1: HDC in 12 sts, Ch 1, Turn (Leave the rest of the sts on this row unworked)

Rows 2-5: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.
Fasten off after Row 5.

Second Shoulder Strap:

Count 12 sts in from the left side, Attach your yarn, Ch 1

Row 1: HDC in the 12 sts (if you need to see the video tutorial for visual instructions, see it here)

Rows 2-5: HDC across, Ch 1, Turn.
Fasten off after Row 5.

Weave in all ends.

Assembly step:

Sew 4 buttons to the front panel where the straps will attach.
Sew up both sides of the romper leaving room for arm holes.
See video tutorial for visual instructions

Leg Trim:

SC 48 sts evenly around both leg holes to clean up edges.

Weave in all ends.

Beanie Hat:

With 24/7 Cotton in Black

Ch 2
Work in Continuous Rounds
Rnd 1: 9 HDC in 2nd Ch from hook. (9)

Rnd 2: 2 HDC in each st around. (18)

Rnd 3: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next st] 9 times. (27)

Rnd 4: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts] 9 times. (36)

Rnd 5: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts] 9 times. (45)

Rnd 6: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts] 9 times. (54)

Rnds 7-18: HDC in each st around. (54)
Sl st to next st, Fasten off, Weave in all ends.

 

For the wings, I used this tutorial to learn how to make DIY wings using nylons and coat hangers.

 

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Lion Brand Yarn

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Offbeat Baby Cardigan

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Offbeat Baby Cardigan

Before you know it, sweater weather will be upon us here in the northern hemisphere. I know it is hard to think about it on a balmy summer day, but as we have learned in previous years, time flies. Why not get ahead of the season with some awesome baby wear? I made this Offbeat Baby Cardigan for Nasir, and it turned out so sweet!! Even though it is way too hot to be dressed in this sweater today, my sweet boy still modeled it like a champ!

Using an eclectic mix of thick and thin striping, this mismatched pattern makes a striking cardigan that is a compliment to any baby wardrobe. I made this one using Brava Yarn by WeCrochet (KnitPicks) in the colors Asphalt Heather and Denim. This combo works so nicely for Nas, but it can be done in any combination of color. And don’t worry if the stripes throw you off, you can follow along without changing colors and make this solid or use only the elements you like to make it your own. Be sure to share your photos with me when you finish!!


My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos even if we don’t live together.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

Donate Button with Credit Cards

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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)
Share your work on Facebook!
Add me on Snapchat: YARNutopia
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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Brava Worsted by WeCrochet in any color (I used Asphalt Heather-250 yards, and Denim less than 200 yards)
Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
-4 Buttons
Scissors

NOTES:

-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This is written in US terms
-This took about 2 days to make
-You can check out yarnsub.com to see yarn substitutions that are equal to the WeCrochet yarn I used in 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
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet
BLO: Back Loop Only

Pattern:

Back Panel:

With Main Color
Ch 47

Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch from hook and across, Ch 2 Turn. (45 sts)

Row 2: DC in 1st st, *FPDC on next st, DC in next st, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last st, Ch 2, turn.

Row 3: DC in 1st st, DC in next st, BPDC on next st, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last 2 sts, Ch 2, Turn.

Rows 4-20: Repeat Rows 2 & 3

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Front Left Panel:

Change colors every 4 rows, working from the bottom up

With Denim
Ch 25

Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch from hook and across, Ch 2, turn. (23 sts)

Rows 2-17: DC in each st across, Ch 2, turn.

(Rows 1-4: Denim, Rows 5-8: Gray, Rows 9-12: Denim, Rows 13-16: Gray, Row 17: Denim)

Row 18: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, Turn. (21)

Rows 19-23: Repeat Row 18 until you have 11 sts left.

(Row 18-20: Denim, Rows 21-23: Gray)

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Front Right Panel:

Change colors every row, working from the bottom up

With Gray
Ch 25

Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch from hook and across, Ch 2, turn. (23 sts)

Rows 2-17: DC in each st across, Ch 2, turn.

Row 18: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, Turn. (21)

Rows 19-23: Repeat Row 18 until you have 11 sts left.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Assembly Step:

Sew shoulders across on front panels to the back panel. Sew up the sides leaving approximately 5 inches for arm holes. (Sew your piece using the whip stitch, sewing it inside out, making sure the Alpine Stitch on the back panel is on the outside when it’s all sewn together)

Arms:

Both are the same, but the color changes are different.

Attach Yarn to armpit section, Ch 2

Rnd 1: Equally DC around the arm hole 30 sts, Sl st to first DC, Turn. (30)

Rnds 2-18: Ch 2 (Does not count as stitch), DC in each st around, Turn. (30)

Rnd 19: Ch 2, [DC2TOG, DC in next 3 sts] 6 times, Turn. (24)

Rnd 20: Ch 2, DC in each st around. Fasten off, Weave in ends.

For the Left Arm, Colors are as follows: Rnds 1-4: Gray, Rnd 5: Denim, Rnd 6: Gray, Rnd 7: Denim, Rnd 8: Gray, Rnd 9: Denim, Rnd 10 Gray, Rnd 11: Denim, Rnd 12: Gray, Rnd 13, Denim, Rnd 14: Gray, Rnd 15: Denim, Rnd 16: Gray, Rnd 17: Denim, Rnd 18: Gray, Rnd 19: Gray, Rnd 20: Gray

For the Right Arm, Colors are as follows: Rnds 1-6: Gray, Rnds 7-10: Denim, Rnds 11-14: Gray, Rnds 15-18: Denim, Rnds 19-20: Gray

Edging:

Attach Gray yarn to center back of neck, Ch 1, SC around entire back, Front, bottom, up the second side, and around the back, Sl st to first SC Do not turn.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, SC around creating button holes on one side of the cardigan (I made my button holes on the right side of the cardigan and I did a Ch 3, Sk 3, then SC in next 6 sts, and did that until I fit 4 button holes, but you can make as many button holes as you want. When you make it back around, Sl st to first SC.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, SC in each st and each ch of a button hole around, Sl st to first SC. Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Collar:

Attach Gray Yarn to one side of neck

Row 1: Ch 1, SC in 3 sts, HDC in 5 sts, DC in 27 sts (across back), HDC in 5 sts, SC in 3 sts, Sl st to next st, Ch 1 turn

Row 2-4: Repeat Row 1
Sl st in next st, Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Once I have a video tutorial the edging and collar will make a lot more sense to refer to as a visual instruction. I do not have a video tutorial yet.

Assembly Step:

Sew buttons to opposite side of button holes.
Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of WeCrochet

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Alien Puppet

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Alien Puppet

It feels like I have traveled the “universe” to find projects that are “out of this world”! I feel “over the moon” to add my One-Eyed Alien Hand Puppet to the mix! I try to be “down to earth” and find projects that appeal to all. This series has seen “galactic” popularity, but it is a big “comet-ment!” I just had to “space” them out just right. I don’t know anyone in the “galaxy” who likes puns as much as I do, so I had to “planet” out weeks in advance. The “sky is the limit” and I “moon” over the ideas for days. I do this because all of you are so “space-ial.” You think these puns are “solar-ious” and that inspires me to “meteor” expectations. I always knew it was “written in the stars” to do this and you all helped “rocket” my success. I do understand the “gravity” of this job. “Saturn” that frown upside down and enjoy today’s punny Valentine project. Disclaimer: I hope no one will “comet me” for the amount of puns in this caption that cause you to roll your eyes! Ha!

 

 

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

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Spring Green, Purple
Safety Eyes
Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This puppet measures 10 inches tall when finished.

 

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Alien Puppet

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Alien Puppet

It feels like I have traveled the “universe” to find projects that are “out of this world”! I feel “over the moon” to add my One-Eyed Alien Hand Puppet to the mix! I try to be “down to earth” and find projects that appeal to all. This series has seen “galactic” popularity, but it is a big “comet-ment!” I just had to “space” them out just right. I don’t know anyone in the “galaxy” who likes puns as much as I do, so I had to “planet” out weeks in advance. The “sky is the limit” and I “moon” over the ideas for days. I do this because all of you are so “space-ial.” You think these puns are “solar-ious” and that inspires me to “meteor” expectations. I always knew it was “written in the stars” to do this and you all helped “rocket” my success. I do understand the “gravity” of this job. “Saturn” that frown upside down and enjoy today’s punny Valentine project. Disclaimer: I hope no one will “comet me” for the amount of puns in this caption that cause you to roll your eyes! Ha!

 

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

Donate Button with Credit Cards

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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)
Share your work on Facebook!
Add me on Snapchat: YARNutopia
Follow me on Instagram
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Enjoy this video and subscribe to my channel on YouTube for more tutorials on how to crochet!
Leave a comment, and share with your friends!

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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Spring Green, Purple
Safety Eyes
Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This puppet measures 10 inches tall when finished.

 

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Alien Puppet

Head and Body:

With Spring Green

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnds 7-15: SC in each st around. (36)

Rnd 16: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 17: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 18: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 19: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 20: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42)

Rnds 21-23: SC in each st around.  (42)

Rnd 24: Ch 4, Sk 4 sts, SC in next 12 sts, Ch 4, Sk 4 sts, SC in the rest of the sts around.

Rnd 25: SC in each st and each ch around. (42)

Rnds 26-40: SC in each st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Arms

(Do this for both arm holes)

Rnd 1: Attach main color (spring green) to one of the arm holes, Ch 1, SC 12 sts evenly around,
Work in continuous rounds,

Rnds 2-9: SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 10: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)

SC 1st and 4th sts together. Fasten off, weave in end.

Polka Dots:

Make 4
With Purple

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing. Sew to puppet.

Antenna:

Make 2 with Purple

Ch 2 (work in continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnds 2-15: SC in each st around. (6)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew to top of head.

Eyes:

With White
Make 2
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, Sl st to first SC. (6)

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in same st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 2 SC in next, [HDC, DC] in next st, 2 DC in next st, [DC, HDC] in next st, 2 SC in last st, Sl st to first St. (12)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 SC in first st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts, SC in last 4 sts. Sl st to first st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Use Safety Eyes for the eye or embroider the eyes. (DISCLAIMER: If children are playing with this puppet, be sure to supervise if you are using safety eyes. Small parts are a hazard for choking.)

Embroider Mouth with black yarn on puppet

Assembly: Sew all the pieces to the alien puppet using the video tutorial for a visual guide. Sew in all your ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

 

 

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Cow Amigurumi

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Cow Amigurumi

I feel like I am having a “Deja-Moo” from last year creating all of the corniest puns. I get so “a-moos-d” making these captions. I am trying hard to not push “pasture” tolerance of ridiculousness, but you know I am here to “bull-doze” you over with too many puns. Once I get started, it’s “udder-

ly” hard to stop! I try to “beef” these up year after year, I try to “cow-culate” the best projects to deliver the best captions. It’s not easy, but if you don’t like them, I try not to cry over spilled “milk” and “moooo-ve” onto the next! I think this little cow is going to be “legen-dairy.” All I know is with this project, the “steaks” have been raised! “Holy Cow” I think you have “herd” enough.

 

 

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


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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Gold, Pink
Safety Eyes
Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This cow measures 8 inches tall when finished.

 

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Cow Amigurumi

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Cow Amigurumi

I feel like I am having a “Deja-Moo” from last year creating all of the corniest puns. I get so “a-moos-d” making these captions. I am trying hard to not push “pasture” tolerance of ridiculousness, but you know I am here to “bull-doze” you over with too many puns. Once I get started, it’s “udder-ly” hard to stop! I try to “beef” these up year after year, I try to “cow-culate” the best projects to deliver the best captions. It’s not easy, but if you don’t like them, I try not to cry over spilled “milk” and “moooo-ve” onto the next! I think this little cow is going to be “legen-dairy.” All I know is with this project, the “steaks” have been raised! “Holy Cow” I think you have “herd” enough.

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Black, White, Gold, Pink
Safety Eyes
Size G-4.25mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-This cow measures 8 inches tall when finished.

 

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Cow Amigurumi

Body:

With White

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)

Rnds 7-21: SC in each st around. (36)

Rnd 22: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnd 23: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 24: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 25: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Head:

With White

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)

Rnds 6-15: SC in each st around. (30)

Rnd 16: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 17: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 18: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Legs:

Make 4
With Black

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Fasten off black and change color to white.

Rnd 3: Attach White yarn to any stitch and SC in each st around. (12)

Rnds 4-15: SC in each st around with white.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Stuff legs and sew them to the body.

Spots:

Make 4 or 5 with Black yarn.

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew spots to body.

Ears:

Make 2 with Black

Ch 2 (work in continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] twice. (6)

Rnd 3: SC in each st around. (6)

Rnd 4: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnds 5-6: SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 7: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)

Rnd 8: SC in each st around. (6)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Snout:

With Pink

Ch 2, (work in continuous Rounds)

Ch 9

Rnd 1: SC in 2nd Ch from the hook and across, put 3 SC in last Ch and continue working on opposite side of foundation chain, SC in each st across the bottom of foundation chain, Put 2 SC in last st. (18)

(See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Rnds 2-4: SC in each st around. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Embroider Nostrils with black yarn on snout

Nosering (optional)

With Gold, Ch 11
Fasten off with tail for sewing.
Sew nose ring to each nostril.

Sew Snout to Head

Use Safety Eyes for the eye or embroider the eyes. (DISCLAIMER: If children are playing with this amigurumi, be sure to supervise if you are using safety eyes. Small parts are a hazard for choking.)

Udders:

With Pink, (work in continuous Rounds)

Ch 2 (work on continuous Rounds)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Udders Second Part: Make 4 in pink.

Work in continuous Rounds.

Ch 2

Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (4)

Rnds 2-3: SC in each st around. (4)

Fasten off with tail for sewing.

Sew each of the four udders to the base, then sew that to the cow body (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Assembly: Stuff the head, body, Snout, Legs and sew all the pieces together using the video tutorial or photos as a guide on where everything should go, Weave in all your ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Yarnspirations

 

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Family Fair Isle Hat

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Family Fair Isle Hat

Introducing my Family Fair Isle Hat. This is a fun pattern for everyone! OOOH Yeah! This is the perfect hat for the season, for the family, for ANYONE on your gift giving list-and don’t forget to make one for yourself! I have provided you the pattern to make one in several sizes-baby, youth, teen/adult, XL adult, and I took the guess-work out of this pattern for you. In our family photos, I have done a variation on the color scheme in each hat using the beautiful colors provided by Marly Bird’s Chic Sheep yarn. Find the selection of colors here! You can find the perfect combination for everyone.

One of the loveliest things about this pattern is the versatility. Not only can you make it in any size, you can use a yarn pom, no pom,or a furry pom found here. You can keep the earflaps or make it a simple beanie or ski hat and leave them off. You can put braids or tassels on the earflaps – MAKE IT YOUR OWN! But, if you do, be sure to share those photos on my Facebook page, tag me on Instagram, or Snapchat me your pics! I can’t wait to see what you do.

If you are giving a handmade gift this hat alone or paired with a matching set of my Fair Isle Knee High Socks would make anyone delighted to find these under the tree. Be sure to check out my knee high socks here and get started on these great patterns today!

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Chic Sheep Yarn (I used colors: Lipstick, VIP, Polo, Linen)
-G-4.25mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can do as many rows of this pattern as you want to make it as tall as you want.
-This hat is in a multiple of 4 so make your foundation chain in a multiple of 4 that fits around your head.
-Work your Single Crochet Stitches into the CENTER of the stitch and NOT in the top loops. See the video tutorial to see exactly the location you should insert your hook into the stitches.

Small: Fits Size 3-6 Months
Medium: Fits Child
Large: Fits an adult (female)
X-Large: Fits large adult (male)

 

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
FPHDC: Front Post Half Double Crochet
BPHDC: Back Post Half Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
HDC2TOG: Half Double Crochet Decrease

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

With Brim Color (I used Polo in my hat)

Small: Chain 56
Medium: Chain 72
Large: Chain 80 (this is the size I demonstrated in the video tutorial)
X-Large: Ch 96
(You can chain any multiple of 4 that fits around your head and make this pattern according to the instructions)

Rnd 1: Sl st to your first chain to form a large ring, Ch 1, HDC in each Ch around, sl st to the first HDC, Ch 1. (56, 72, 80, or 96 sts)

Rnds 2-5: FPHDC on first st, *BPHDC on next st, FPHDC on next st, repeat from * around ending with BPHDC on last st, sl st to first st, Ch 1.

Fasten off brim and change color to Linen

Attach Linen to any stitch around. Ch 1

Rnd 6: SC in each st around working in the top of the stitch, do not join (continue to work in continuous rounds for the rest of this hat

Rnds 7-8: SC into each st around (see video tutorial for visual instruction on working INTO the stitch and not in the top loops of the stitch) This will create the Knit looking stitches.

NOTE: Work OVER THE TOP of your unused yarn when changing colors so frequently during the rounds. This will save you from having to sew in so many loose ends. (See video tutorial on this technique)

Fasten off Linen and change to your main color. I used Lipstick red in my main color of the hat.

Rnd 9: Attach Lipstick Red to any stitch around, Ch 1, SC INTO each st around.

Rnd 10: SC with Main Color in first 3 sts, *Change to Linen after the 3rd stitch and put ONE SC of Linen in the next stitch, Change color right away back to your main color, and make a SC in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * around ending with a SC of Linen in the last stitch, switch back to your main color right away for the next round. (If this is written confusing, please see the video tutorial for visual instructions).

It is quite difficult to explain in writing, until you know what’s being explained. Moving on.

Rnd 11: With your main color, SC INTO each st around (you will not be changing color at all during this round)

Rnd 12: With your main color, SC in the first st, Change to Linen after that first st, * put ONE SC of Linen in the next st, Change color right away back to your main color, and make a SC in each of the next 3 sts,  Change color to Linen after the 3rd st, repeat from * around, ending with SC of Main color in the last 2 sts, Do not change color for the next round.

Small: Rnds 13-26: Repeat Rounds 9-12

Medium: Rnds 13-34: Repeat Rounds 9-12

Large: Rnds 13-38: Repeat Rounds 9-12

X-Large: Rnds 13-46: Repeat Rounds 9-12

Cut your Linen yarn, you will no longer need it.

The next round after you are finished with the fair isle design:

All sizes: [SC in next 2 sts, SC2TOG] repeat around. (This decreases the top to cinch it closed)

Last round: [SC in next st, SC2TOG] repeat around (decreased more)

Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Cinch the top closed with the yarn you cut and tie it off to close the top of the hat.
add a pom to the top of the hat.

Earflaps: MAKE 2

All sizes:
Ch 13
Row 1: HDC in 2nd ch and each ch across, Ch 1, Turn. (12)

Rows 2-5: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (12)

Row 6: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 8 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (10)

Row 7: HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 8: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (8)

Row 9: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (8)

Row 10: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Row 11: SC across and continue to SC around entire piece.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew to the inside of the brim on either side of the hat (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Add braids to each earflap

Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

 

 

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Baby Crown Earflap Hat

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Baby Crown Earflap Hat

This fabulous earflap hat was an alternate hat that I made for Nasir’s Halloween costume, but it’s just so cute, I had to share it!! Even if you didn’t use it for a costume, your little one can wear a crown and stay warm out in the cold with a cute hat too! Enjoy the pattern and video tutorial!

 

 

Here’s our family photo of our costumes:

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

 

 

 

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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 you will need:

Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the color Gold
Red Heart Yarns Fur in Mink
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can do as many rows of this pattern as you want to make it as long as you want.
-You can do a Single Crochet or a Reverse Single Crochet around the edge to clean it up and make it have a nice finished look

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: The Baby Crown Earflap Hat

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: The Baby Crown Earflap Hat

This fabulous earflap hat was an alternate hat that I made for Nasir’s Halloween costume, but it’s just so cute, I had to share it!! Even if you didn’t use it for a costume, your little one can wear a crown and stay warm out in the cold with a cute hat too! Enjoy the pattern and video tutorial!

 

Here’s our family photo of our costumes:

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the colors Aran and Gold
Red Heart Yarns Hygge Fur in Smokey
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
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 that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

 

Hat:

With Aran
Ch 2

Rnd 1: 9 HDC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first st, ch 1. (9)

Rnd 2: 2 HDC in each st around, sl st to first st, Ch 1. (18)

Rnd 3: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next st] 9 times, sl st to first st, ch 1. (27)

Rnd 4: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts] 9 times, sl st to first st, ch 1. (36)

Rnd 5: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts] 9 times, sl st to first st, ch 1. (45)

Rnd 6: [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts] 9 times, sl st to first st, ch 1. (54)

Rnds 7-13: HDC in each st around, sl st to first st, ch 1. (54)

Rnd 14: *FPHDC on next st, BPHDC on next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first st, Ch 1. (54)

Rnds 15-16: Repeat Rnd 14.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

 

Earflaps: Make 2 in Aran

Ch 11

Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 2: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 3: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, Ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3. (6)

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7: Repeat Row 3. (4)

Row 8: SC across and continue to SC around entire piece.
Fasten off, Weave in ends.
Sew earflaps to hat (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Optional: Add braids to the earflaps.

Crown:

With Gold
Row 1: FDC 54 or chain 56, DC in 3rd ch from hook and across. (54 sts) Sl st to first st to form a large ring

Row 2: Ch 1, SC in 1st st, * Sk 2 sts, [3DC, Ch 2, 3DC] in next st, Sk 2 sts, SC in next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first st.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Optional: Crochet around the bottom of the hat with Hygge Fur for an extra embellishment.

Sew your crown closed at the bottom and sew the crown to the hat. (See the video tutorial for visual instructions)
Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

 

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Monster Feet Baby Booties

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Monster Feet Baby Booties
When your little monster needs a pair of boots with claws, look no further. Here are my version of the Monster Feet Baby Booties, and are they delightful! Perfect for gift giving or costumes, these booties will be a hit for everyone!

The pair here was designed for the Max costume worn by my son for Halloween, but don’t hesitate to change these up to make them your own and match any outfit or accessorize any costume.

 

Here’s our family photo of our costumes:

 

There is no video tutorial available for these booties, but if you watch the feet part of the Elephant Baby Booties, they are the same foot part of those slippers..
Also, the toes/claws are the same as the Beast Claws on the Beast Gloves you can find here.

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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the color Aran
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
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 that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Booties: Make 2

Chain 10
Rnd 1: 2sc into 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 5 st. Hdc in next 2. 8Dc in last ch. Working on other side, hdc in next 2, sc in next 5, 2 sc in last stitch where beginning 2 sc are. Don’t join. (26 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st from last row, 2 sc in next. Sc 7, hdc in next, 2hdc in each of the next 6 stitches, hdc in next, Sc 7, 2 sc in last 2 stitches. Do not join – (36 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next. Sc10, 2sc in next 2 stitches, sc in next 6, 2 sc in next 2 stitches. Sc 10, 2sc in next. Sc in last 2 stitches. Fasten off (42 sts)

Rnd 4:  Attach Yarn to BLO of the stitch you fastened off in, sc in BLO of each stitch around. Join to 1st sc. Ch 1 (42 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc in same as join, and in each sc around. Join, ch1. (42 sts)

Rnd 6: Hdc in same as join and in each stitch around, join with ss to 1st hdc (42 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc in same st as join, sc in next stitch, sc2tog, sc 7, hdc2tog 10 times, sc 7, sc2tog, sc in last 2 stitches. Join, ch1. Don’t turn. (30 sts)

Rnd 8: Sc 9, hdc2tog 6 times. Sc 9. Join and ch 1 (24 sts)

Rnd 9: Sc 9, hdc2tog 4 times, sc 7 and join. (20 sts)

Rnds 10-12: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, sl st to first st.
Fasten off after Rnd 12. Weave in ends.

Claws: Make 6 or however many you want (Work in continuous rounds)
Ch 2
Rnd 1: SC 4 in 2nd ch from hook. (4)
Rnd 2: SC in each st. (4)
Rnd 3: 2 SC in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts. (5)
Rnd 4: 2 SC in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts. (6)
Rnd 5: 2 SC in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts. (7)
Rnd 6: 2 SC in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts. (8)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew claws to the tips of the booties.

Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: King Crown

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: King Crown

Here is the next piece in the costume ensemble. The Sweet Dreams Baby Bonnet and Crown is a two-piece project and each of these pieces can be made independently! Need a bonnet? (check) Need a crown? (check) This video tutorial and pattern has you covered for both! You can make one or the other or combine them to make ONE fantastic headpiece for your baby! Just like the character Max from the book “Where The Wild Things Are,” your little one can transform into royalty and be the king (or queen) of your world!

 

Here’s our family photo of our costumes:

 

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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the color Gold
Red Heart Yarns Fur in Mink
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
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 that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

 

Crown:

With Gold
Ch 55 or any multiple of 9 +1
Row 1: HDC in 2nd ch from hook and across, Ch 1, Turn. (54)

Rows 2-5: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (54)
Do not fasten off

You will now be making each point of the crown
Row 1: SC in 9 sts, leave the rest unworked, Ch 1, turn. (9)

Row 2: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (9)

Row 3: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, Ch 1, Turn. (7)

Row 4: SC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (7)

Row 5: Repeat Row 3. (5)

Row 6: Repeat Row 4. (5)

Row 7: Repeat Row 3. (3)

Row 8: Repeat Row 4. (3)

Row 9: SC3TOG, Do not turn,
Sl st down the side of the point back down to Row 5 of the strap part of the crown (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Repeat Rows 1-9 for the rest of the points. (See Video tutorial for visual instructions)
Do not fasten off, CH 1, and SC along the top edge to clean it up. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Sew your crown closed, sew fur to the bottom edge of your crown.
Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

 

 

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: King Crown

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: King Crown

Here is the next piece in the costume ensemble. The Sweet Dreams Baby Bonnet and Crown is a two-piece project and each of these pieces can be made independently! Need a bonnet? (check) Need a crown? (check) This video tutorial and pattern has you covered for both! You can make one or the other or combine them to make ONE fantastic headpiece for your baby! Just like the character Max from the book “Where The Wild Things Are,” your little one can transform into royalty and be the king (or queen) of your world!

 

Here’s our family photo of our costumes:

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

 

 

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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 you will need:

Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the color Gold
Red Heart Yarns Fur in Mink
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-You can do as many rows of this pattern as you want to make it as long as you want.
-You can do a Single Crochet or a Reverse Single Crochet around the edge to clean it up and make it have a nice finished look

 

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Adult Sized Monster Hats (Male and Female Designs)

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Adult Sized Monster Hats (Male and Female Designs)

Halloween is the one holiday that I plan for all year long! The idea, the design, and the process can take a good portion of my time. When I started this tradition of making my annual costume, it was a challenge, but it was just me. Now we are three! Here is a two in one pattern for our monster hats. Because with three costumes, I have to think smarter not work harder! Hahahaha!

Scroll down to see the video tutorial beneath the photos.

 

Here’s our family photo of our costumes:

 

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

 

 

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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the colors Aran, Buff, Yellow, Carrot, Redwood, and Charcoal
Red Heart Yarns Hygge Fur in Smokey
Safety Eyes
Polyfil
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Use 3 strands of yarn at the same time when making the shell of the hat (Shown in video tutorial)
-This hat will fit any adult
-The video tutorial shows how to attach all the pieces and the hair, check it out by clicking the link to view the video.

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Adult Sized Monster Hats (Male and Female Designs)

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Adult Sized Monster Hats (Male and Female Designs)
Halloween is the one holiday that I plan for all year long! The idea, the design, and the process can take a good portion of my time. When I started this tradition of making my annual costume, it was a challenge, but it was just me. Now we are three! Here is a two in one pattern for our monster hats. Because with three costumes, I have to think smarter not work harder! Hahahaha!
Here’s our family photo of our costumes:

 

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Teacher: Nadia Fuad
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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 you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in the colors Aran, Buff, Yellow, Carrot, Redwood, and Charcoal
Red Heart Yarns Hygge Fur in Smokey
Safety Eyes
Polyfil
-H-5.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Use 3 strands of yarn at the same time when making the shell of the hat (Shown in video tutorial)
-This hat will fit any adult
-The video tutorial shows how to attach all the pieces and the hair, check it out by clicking the link to view the video.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
HDC2TOG: Half Double Crochet Decrease
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial that is linked above in this blog post to have visual instructions.

Hat:
Using Red Heart Super Saver in Charcoal and Hygge Fur in Smokey
Use 1 strand of Charcoal and 2 Strands of Smokey (3 strands total)
Ch 3
Rnd 1: 9 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, Sl st to first st. (9)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), 2 DC in each st around, sl st to first st. (18)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next st] 9 times, sl st to first st. (27)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 2 sts] 9 times, sl st to first st. (36)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 3 sts] 9 times, sl st to first st. (45)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 4 sts] 9 times, sl st to first st. (54)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 8 sts] 6 times, sl st to first st. (60)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, [2 DC in next st, DC in next 9 sts] 6 times, sl st to first st. (66)

Rnds 9-13: Ch 2, DC in each st around, Sl st to first st. (66)

Do not fasten off
Go onto making first earflap

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Ch 2, DC in next 12 sts, Ch 2, turn. (12)

Rows 2-3: DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (12)

Row 4: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG on last 2 sts, Ch 2, turn. (10)

Row 5: DC in each st across, Ch 2, Turn. (10)

Row 6: Repeat Row 4 (8)

Row 7: Repeat Row 5 (8)

Row 8: Repeat Row 4 (6)

Row 9: Repeat Row 5 (6)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Skip 23 sts on row 13 of the hat,
Earflap 2:

Attach yarn and Ch 2
Repeat Rows 1-9 from first earflap.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Face:
With Buff
Ch 26
Row 1: HDC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, Ch 1, turn. (25)
Rows 2-5: HDC in each st across, Ch 1 turn.
Rows 6-12: HDC2TOG, HDC in each st until 2 sts remain, HDC2TOG, Ch 1, turn.
After Row 12, continue to SC around entire piece.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Eyes:
With Yellow
Work in BLO and 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: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnds 4-6: SC in each st around. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Make 2 eyes
Add safety eyes and stuff the eyes. Sew the eyes to the face part of the hat.

Nose:
With Carrot
Work in BLO and 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: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: SC in each st around. (24)
Rnd 6: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 7: SC in each st around. (18)
Rnd 8: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Rnd 9: SC in each st around.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Stuff the nose with polyfil and then create nostrils after you stuff the nose. (See video tutorial on this technique)
Sew this nose to the face part of the hat.

Teeth:
With White
Ch 30
*Sl st in 2nd Ch from hook, SC in next ch, HDC in next ch, DC in next ch, Sk 2 Chs, Sl st in next ch, Ch 5, repeat from * across. Fasten off with long tail for sewing. Sew to bottom of face (see video tutorial for tips on sewing)

Horns (for male hat)
With Aran
Make 2
Work in continuous rounds
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (4)
Rnd 2: [SC in next st, 2 SC in next st] twice.
Rnd 3: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in last st. (8)
Rnds 4-5: SC in each st around
Rnd 6: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in last 2 sts. (10)
Rnds 7-8: SC in each st around.
Rnd 9: SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in last 3 sts.
Rnds 10-12: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 4 sts, SC2TOG, SC in last 5 sts
Rnd 13: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in next st, SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in last 2 sts. (14)
Rnds 14-15: SC in each st around. (14)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Stuff horns and sew to hat.

Eyelids (for female hat)
With Buff
Ch 3
Row 1: 6 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, Ch 2, Turn. (6)
Row 2: 2 DC in each st across. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing
Make 2 eyelids and sew above eyes on face.

For the female hat, Add hair to the head by tying strands of yarn on the top of the head
See video tutorial for hair application.

Sew face to hat
Weave in any extra ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

 

 

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Sweet Dream Romper

FREE Crochet Video Tutorial: Sweet Dream Romper

This Sweet Dream Romper has been designed to be part of our Halloween costume. I am planning to release pieces of this ensemble from now through mid-October. Each piece will complete our three cosplay costumes that we designed for “Where The Wild Things Are,” a book by Maurice Sendak. Nasir is going to be Max. Here is the first installment to his costume. This one-piece romper , although made for this purpose, was actually designed with versatility in mind. I considered the other possibilities this could be used for. This could be added to a winter baby layette set. You could change the buttons or eliminate them, make it in any color, or sew on leather knee patches for when a baby crawls.

So many options in one piece! I have released the written pattern that you can find here. Below is the video tutorial for The Sweet Dream Romper. Enjoy!

 

 

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Sweet Dream Romper

FREE Written Crochet Pattern: Sweet Dream Romper

Each year, we try to find a fun and exciting costumes for Halloween, and I love to take you on this journey with me. As each piece of the costume is released, I will update my blog to bring more and more pieces to life. Be sure to follow along to see all these updates!

The first installment of this year’s Halloween costume, is this Sweet Dream Romper. Although my intent is to use this outfit for Nasir’s cosplay costume as Max from the book “Where The Wild Things Are,” you will be able to follow through my video tutorial to create one of your own as part of a baby layette. You can change the colors, add knee patches, use smaller buttons or eliminate the buttons altogether. The creative ideas with this fall & winter pattern are endless! One thing I think we can all agree on is that Nas will be the perfect Max. 😍 He’s already happy about it!

Below is the release of my *FREE* written crochet pattern for those who prefer the written instructions. The video tutorial for this pattern can be found here!

 

 

 

 

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Yarns Super Saver (Aran)
Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-To make this smaller or bigger, use a smaller or bigger hook size
-This is made from the bottom up
-This romper will fit a 3-6 month old baby
-See the video tutorial for sizing information.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sk: Skip
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
HDC2TOG: Half Double Crochet Decrease
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only

Pattern:

Legs:
Make 2
Ch 27, Sl st to first ch to form a ring

Rnd 1: Ch 1, HDC in each ch around, sl st to 1st st, turn. (27)

Rnds 2-15: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, turn. (27)

Fasten off Leg 1 with a long tail for sewing later, Do NOT fasten off Leg 2

Attaching the legs:

Making body

Rnd 16: Working on Leg 2, Ch 1, HDC in each st around, Ch 3, HDC in each st on Leg 1, Ch 3, Sl st to first st on Leg 2, Turn. (54 sts, 2 ch 3 sps)

Rnd 17: Ch 1, HDC in each st and each ch around, sl st to first st, turn. (60)

Rnds 18-46: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, sl st to first st, Turn. (60)
Do not fasten off, continue with the first strap

Left Back Strap:

Row 1: Sl st in next 4 sts, Ch 1, HDC in 10 sts, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 2: HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 3: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 4: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 5: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6)

Rows 6-9: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Row 10: HDC in first 2 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts HDC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.  (button hole made)

Row 11: HDC in each st and each ch across. (6)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Left Front Strap:

Skip 6 sts on row 46 of body
Attach yarn to next st

Row 1: Ch 1, HDC in 10 sts, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 2: HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 3: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 4: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 5: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6)

Rows 6-9: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Right Front Strap:

Skip 4 sts on row 46 of body
Attach yarn to next st

Row 1: Ch 1, HDC in 10 sts, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 2: HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 3: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 4: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 5: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6)

Rows 6-9: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Right Back Strap:

Skip 6 sts on row 46 of body
Attach yarn to next st

Row 1: Sl st in next 4 sts, Ch 1, HDC in 10 sts, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 2: HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 3: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 6 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 4: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 5: HDC2TOG, HDC in next 4 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6)

Rows 6-9: HDC in each st across, Ch 1, Turn. (6)

Row 10: HDC in first 2 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts HDC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (button hole made)

Row 11: HDC in each st and each ch across. (6)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ankle Cuffs

Do the same thing for both legs

Mark 3 sts evenly around the ankle,
Attach yarn to any stitch on ankle
Rnd 1: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, put a HDC2TOG stitch on the stitches you marked to decrease, sl st to first st when you get back around, ch 1 (Do not turn) (24)

Rnd 2: FPHDC on next st, BPHDC on next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first st, ch 1. (24)

Rnds 3-5: FPHDC on FPHDC sts, BPHDC n BPHDC sts, all the way around, sl st to first st, ch 1. (24)
Fasten off, weave in all ends

**Add buttons to the top straps, add buttons to the front of romper.**

Enjoy!

~Nadia

 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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


Crochet Tutorial: Misfit Monster Hat

Crochet Tutorial: Misfit Monster Hat

I was finally in the studio filming, and of course my first new project fresh-off-the-hook is my Misfit Monster Hat for my sweet boy!  I *know* you can’t wait to make one of your own! The instructions for additional sizes are listed in the pattern and shared in the video tutorial below!

 

 

View this video tutorial to learn how to make this hat:

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in the colors GlowWorm, Flamingo, Yellow, Warm Brown
Red Heart Amore Yarn in Chamomile
Size F-3.75mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-To make this smaller or bigger, use a smaller or bigger hook size
-This is made from the top down
-If you work in multiples of 9, then you can make this bigger or smaller.
-This hat will fit any baby that is 3-6 months old
-See the video tutorial for larger sizing information.

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

Pattern:
Shell of Hat:
With Main Color
Ch 2
Round 1: 9 HDC in 2nd Ch from Hook, Sl st to first st, Turn. (9)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 HDC in each st around, Sl st to first st, Turn. (18)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next st] 9 times, Sl st to first st, Turn. (27)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts] 9 times, Sl st to first st, Turn. (36)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts] 9 times, Sl st to first st, Turn. (45)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [2 HDC in next st, HDC in next 4 sts] 9 times, Sl st to first st, Turn. (54)

For larger sizes, increase with the established pattern. For Child Size: increase to 72 sts, For Teen Size: increase to 90 sts, For Adult Size Increase to 99 sts. Then go on to making the next row.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, HDC in 6 sts, Ch 6, Sk 6 Sts, HDC in 24 Sts, Ch 6, Sk 6 sts, HDC in last 12 sts, Sl st to first st, Turn. (For this round, if you are making larger sizes, just mark 6 stitches on each side of the circle to make the horns and create your ch 6 spaces across from each other)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, HDC in each st and in each Ch around, sl st to first st, turn. (54)

Rnds 9-20: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, sl st to first st, Turn. (54)
Continue to make more rows if you want your beanie longer.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Horns:
Attach main color to one of the open holes on the hat (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Rnd 1: Ch 1, HDC 12 sts evenly around hole opening, Sl st to first st, Turn. (12)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, HDC in each st around, sl st to first st, turn. (12)

Rnd 3: Mark the stitch toward the crown of the hat (see video tutorial for specific location), Ch 1, HDC in each st until the marked st, HDC2TOG, HDC in the rest of the sts on the round, sl st to first st, turn. Move stitch marker up where your decrease stitch is located. (11)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, HDC in each st until the marked st, HDC2TOG, HDC in the rest of the sts on the round, sl st to first st, turn. Move stitch marker up where your decrease stitch is located. (10)

Rnds 5-8: Repeat Round 4 until you have 6 sts left.
Fasten off with long tail, Sew the end of the horn closed.
Repeat this for the other horn so you have two horns.
If you have a gaping hole at the base of your horns, use extra yarn to sew those holes closed. See the video tutorial to learn what I am referring to in this part.

Eyes: Make 2
With Warm Brown
Ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, Sl st to first st, fasten off. (6)

Rnd 2: With Chamomile White, Attach to any stitch, Ch 1, 2 SC in each st around, sl st to first st, fasten off. (12)

Rnd 3: With Glow Worm, Attach to any stitch, Ch 1, [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times, sl st to first st, Fasten off. (18)

Rnd 4: With Flamingo, Attach to any stitch, Ch 1, [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times, sl st to first st, Fasten off with long tail for sewing. (24)

Assembly Step:
After you make both eyes, Sew them to the hat using the long tail you cut for sewing. To make the extra yellow detail, take yellow yarn and wrap it around and around sewing the eye to the hat. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Teeth:
With Chamomile or any white yarn
Ch 5
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, Sc in next, HDC in next, DC in last, *Ch 6, Sl st in 2nd Ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, Leave the next ch unworked, repeat from * 2 more times until you have 4 sharp teeth, continue to SC along the flat edge of teeth. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
Sew teeth to hat. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!

“A baby is a blessing. A gift from heaven above, a precious little angel to cherish and to love.” ~Unknown

~Nadia

 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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


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Crochet Tutorial: Where Love Grows Afghan Block

Crochet Tutorial: Where Love Grows Afghan Block

This afghan block is part of the Wedding Blanket CAL that Marly Bird is hosting on her website!! See more details about it here!

My contribution to this crochet-along is the “Where Love Grows Afghan Block.” It has a floral design to it and it is very fitting to a wedding theme of love and growing together in your relationship.

On the Red Heart team we have a wonderful leader of the Joy Creators, named Ally. Ally got married in May and we wanted to do something very special for her. I got the Joy Creators together and we each made a square to put together to make a wedding blanket for Ally and her husband.

 

 

Below is a photo of the whole blanket put together! All the crochet designers that were part of this crochet along had our afghan blocks sewn together to make this patchwork quilt into a beautiful wedding gift!

 

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this afghan block:

 

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep by Marly Bird in the colors VIP, Suede, and Linen
Size I-5.50mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-You can make many of these into a blanket of any size. Use the Afghan Size Guide in this Blog Post
-The measurement for my square came out to be 12 inches
-You can use any colors you want. I used a Worsted Weight, Size 4 Medium Yarn but you can use any Double Knitting Yarn or any Aran Yarn as well.
-You do not have to change color so often, but sewing in those pesky ends is a nightmare. Be sure to sew them in as you go.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK/Sk’d: Skip/Skipped
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half-Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet
Cluster: [YO, insert hook, YO, pull through, YO pull through 2 loops on your hook] 3 times, YO pull through all 4 loops on your hook
Beg. Cluster: [YO, insert hook, YO, pull through, YO pull through 2 loops on your hook] 2 times, YO pull through all 3 loops on your hook
LHDC: Long Half Double Crochet
LDC: Long Double Crochet

Pattern:

With Suede,
Start with a Magic Ring or Ch 4 and Sl st to first Ch to form a ring
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (Counts as DC here and throughout), 7 DC into ring, Sl st to first Ch 3 st. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, Beginning Cluster in same st, *Ch 2, Cluster in next st, repeat from * around, ending with Ch 2, Sl st to first cluster. Fasten off, change color to VIP. (8 cluster sts)

Rnd 3: With VIP, Attach yarn to any Ch 2 sp, Ch 1, * 3 SC in Ch 2 sp, SC in cluster st, repeat from * around, sl st to first SC, Fasten off and change color to Linen. (32 sc sts)

Rnd 4: With Linen, Work in BLO, Attach yarn to any SC, Ch 4 (Counts as DC + Ch 1 sp), *DC in next st, Ch 1, repeat from * around, ending with ch 1, sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. Fasten off. (32 sts)

Rnd 5: With Linen, Attach yarn to any FRONT LOOP of any st on Round 3 that was not worked into, (See video tutorial for visual instructions), RSC in each st around. Fasten off.

Rnd 6: In any ch sp of Round 4, Attach Suede. Ch 5 (Counts as DC + Ch 2 sp), *DC in next Ch sp, Ch 2, repeat from * around, ending with Ch 2, sl st to 3rd ch of beg. ch 5. Fasten off, change color to Linen. (32 sts)

Rnd 7: With Linen, Attach to any Ch 2 sp, Ch 1, 2 HDC in each Ch 2 sp around, Sl st to first HDC. Fasten off, change color to VIP. (64 sts)

Rnd 8: With VIP, Attach to any st, Ch 1, SC in first 4 sts, * Ch 5, Sk 4 sts, SC in next 4 sts, repeat from * around, ending with Ch 5, Sl st to 1st SC, do NOT fasten off. (8 Ch 5 sps created)

Rnd 9: Continue using VIP color, Sl st into next st and IN BETWEEN the 2 sts of the 4 SC grouping (See video tutorial for specific location), Ch 1, SC in same spot, *[3DC, 3TR, 3DC] in next ch 5 sp, SC between 2 middle SC of next 4 SC grouping, repeat from * around, sl st to first SC. Fasten off, change color to Linen. (If your work is curling at this point do not worry, it will flatten out in the next few rounds) (8 petals made)

Rnd 10: With Linen, Attach to any FIRST DC of a petal, work in BLO for this round, Ch 1, HDC in first 4 sts, *[HDC, Ch 2,  HDC] in next st, HDC in next 4 sts, Long HDC in same spot as SC from previous round, HDC in next 4 sts, repeat from * around, ending with LHDC in last st, sl st to first HDC. Fasten off, change color to Suede. (96 sts)

Rnd 11: With Suede, Attach to any LHDC, Work in THIRD LOOP of each st in this round, (See video tutorial for visual instructions), Ch 4 (Counts as TR), [2TR, Ch 2, 3 TR] in same st, * Sk 3 sts, SC in next 2 sts, SC in ch 2 sp, SC in next 2 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next st, TR in LHDC st, DC in next st, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 2 sts, SC in ch 2 sp, SC in next 2 sts, Sk 3 sts, [3TR, Ch 2, 3 TR] in LHDC st, repeat from * around, sl st to first Ch 4 st. do NOT fasten off. (92 sts around)

Rnd 12: Continue using Suede color, work in BOTH LOOPS of sts, In same st as join, Ch 3, DC in next 2 sts, * [2DC, Ch 2, 2 DC] in corner ch 2 sp, DC in next 3 sts, HDC in next 17 sts, DC in next 3 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to beginning ch 3 st. Fasten off, change color to VIP. (108 sts)

Rnd 13: With VIP, Attach yarn to any corner ch 2 sp, Ch 3, [DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in same corner sp, * Ch 1, Sk 1 st, DC in next st, repeat from * until next corner, [2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in corner, repeat from * around, sl st to beg. ch 3 st. Fasten off, change color to Suede.

Rnd 14: With Suede, Attach yarn to any corner ch 2 sp, Ch 1, *[SC, Ch 2, SC] in corner, SC in next 2 sts, [LDC in Sk st from previous round, SC in next st on Rnd 13] 14 times, LDC in Sk’d st from Previous Round, SC in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to first SC. Fasten off, change color to Linen.

Rnd 15: With Linen, attach yarn in any corner ch 2 sp, Ch 1, 3 SC in same corner sp, SC in each st around putting 3 SC in corner ch 2 sps, sl st to first SC, do NOT fasten off. (144 sts)

Rnd 16: Continue using Linen, Ch 1, SC in each st round putting 3 SC in middle SC of corners, sl st to first SC, do NOT fasten off. (152 sts)

Rnd 17: Repeat Round 16 (You can opt out of doing this round if your square is 12 inches after Round 16)

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Block your square if needed.

Enjoy!!


 

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

 

 

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The Wood Be Fancy Story

The Wood Be Fancy Story

Many of you have seen my videos on YouTube and commented on the type of crochet hook I am using in a majority of my tutorials. My dad started mass producing these crochet hooks after so many inquiries flooded in. Each hook handle, as demonstrated in this video tutorial, is individually crafted and designed. A great deal of time is spent on every single hook handle.

These special crochet hooks are ergonomically created to fit perfectly into the palm of your hand. I use these in each and every video we film.

I spent much of my early crochet years in the hospital. My mom taught me the basics, and I used crochet as a time pass for those long stays trapped in a hospital bed. I loved watching YouTube just like many of you. I watched the Crochet Crowd, Moogly, and Naztazia and learned more advanced techniques through their tutorials.

I started noticing when using a traditional aluminum crochet hook, my finger and wrist joints would start to pain while holding the thin hook. Most of the pain was in part from being so ill. The disease, and side effects of my medications caused bone deterioration and joint problems. It wasn’t unusual to have swollen hands and rusty joints almost every day. My dad saw my struggle, and when I would tell him it hurt to crochet, we started to brainstorm ways to make things easier.

My dad is not a master craftsman. He didn’t even own many power tools. He didn’t carve or do woodworking, yet, he decided to experiment a little and began to design handles for my crochet hooks.  In fact, his early introduction to the world of wood craft had him on a first name basis with the local Emergency Room doctors from all the mishaps he encountered trying to perfect his design. Eventually, he was able to craft this final design, have less trips to the ER, and rarely ends up with stitches anymore!

Not only are these the most comfortable in my hand, but due to those arthritic effects from long term illness, the joints in my hand and wrist feel better with this handle when I work. These handles make it so much easier to crochet for a duration of time and reduce the stress on my joints.

This blog is in part a plug for the hooks my dad makes because, why not? Besides filming and editing my video tutorials, he works so hard to make each and every one of these crochet hooks as demonstrated in his documentary video. Each individual hook is made exactly like shown. The time and care put in to each one is unsurpassed! Just check out the testimonials on his Etsy Shop to hear what others have to say.

More than a shameless plug for this product, this blog is about a dad who cares so much about his daughter that he found a way to make her passion easier on her. He designed this amazing hook handle so that I don’t hurt any more. He took to learning wood crafting and carving, taught himself how to use all these power tools and even sacrificed his own hands to make mine feel better. Those numerous ER trips to get stitches in his hands are testament to how far he would go to make me happy and pain-free.

With Father’s Day approaching, let’s remember the selfless sacrifices our dads have made. The hard work and dedication they show us and their unending acts of love they provide. I am pretty lucky to have one of the best! Thanks, Daddy for everything!

Love, Nadia

If you would like to try one or more of these hooks, you can visit his shop here.

 

Crochet Tutorial: Baby Hiking Sandals

Crochet Tutorial: Baby Hiking Sandals

Summer season is around the corner. Time to start getting that wardrobe ready. Here is a cute little addition for baby’s layette. These baby hikers can be made in any color and added to any outfit for just the right touch!

 

 

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
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Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make these sandals:

 

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Yarns Baby Hugs in Bluie and Dolphin
Red Heart Soft in Guacamole
-G-4.25mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

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 this smaller or bigger.
-These booties will fit up to a 6 month old baby.

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

Pattern:

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

Sandal: (MAKE 2)

Inner Sole:
With Bluie:
Chain 10
Rnd 1: 2sc into 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 5 st. Hdc in next 2. 8Dc in last ch. Working on other side, hdc in next 2, sc in next 5, 2 sc in last stitch where beginning 2 sc are. Don’t join. (26 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st from last row, 2 sc in next. Sc 7, hdc in next, 2hdc in each of the next 6 stitches, hdc in next, Sc 7, 2 sc in last 2 stitches. Do not join – (36 sts)
Rnd 3: Sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next. Sc10, 2sc in next 2 stitches, sc in next 6, 2 sc in next 2 stitches. Sc 10, 2sc in next. Sc in last 2 stitches. Sl st to next st (42 sts) Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Outer Sole:
Same as Inner sole, but DO NOT fasten off. Go to Assembly Step Next.

Assembly Step:
Slip Stitch Inner and Outer sole together (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Front Toe Strap:
Count 10 sts evenly on the front toe of the sole. Work in BLO of the Inner Sole and the back Loop of the Slip Sts you created when attaching the two pieces (see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Row 1: Attach Yarn to first st, Ch 1, HDC 10 sts evenly across front of toe, ch 1, turn. (10)
Row 2: HDC2TOG, HDC in 6 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 3: HDC2TOG, HDC in 4 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 4: HDC2TOG, HDC in 2 sts, HDC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (4)
Rows 5-10: HDC across, ch 1, turn. (4)
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Side Straps:
See video tutorial for location on where to put these straps. (Also see photos)
Attach yarn to side (where ankle would be)
Row 1: Ch 1, HDC in 4 sts leaving the rest unworked, Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-6: HDC across, Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Opposite Side Strap:
Do the same exact thing as the first side strap, just on the opposite side.
(See video tutorial for visual location)

Gray Straps:
Strap 1: FSC 11 sts (Start with long tail and fasten off with long tail for sewing)
Strap 2: FSC 15 sts (Start with long tail and fasten off with long tail for sewing)
Strap 3: FSC 22 sts (start with short tail and fasten off with short tail and sew in your ends to hide them)

Assembly Step:
Sew gray straps to sole of sandal (weave Strap 1 and 2 through the front toe piece)
Add Strap 3 and sew the front toe piece and side strap piece down OVER the top of Strap 3.
I show exact locations and visual instructions for this section in the video tutorial.
Add a button to Strap 3.
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

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Crochet Tutorial: Otter Amigurumi

Crochet Tutorial: Otter Amigurumi

Another year of *playful* Punny Valentine’s have come to an end! These have been truly *otter* this world, and I hope they left you like you are *swimming* in love and happiness! I always try to do my best *otter-wise* it defeats the purpose of doing these. No time to get *laid back* over these projects! No way! Especially since I do this to express how I feel about my significant *otter,* Nate! So, if you are so inclined, *paddle* your *tail* over to my blog later this afternoon to find this free pattern just for you!! Happy Valentine’s Day, EVERYONE! Thank you for being *OTTER-LY* amazing. Now I am going back to listening to Adele, you know the song “Hello, from the *otter* side,” yeah, that’s the one! 😉 Ok, now I’m getting *otter* here!

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

 

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
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Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Super Saver in Warm Brown and Cafe Latte
Polyfil
-F-3.75mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
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.

Body
Work in continuous rounds
With Cafe Latte
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36)
Rnds 7-25: SC in each st around. (36)
Do not fasten off, continue working the first leg.
Rnd 26: SC in 6 sts, SC in the last 6 sts of Rnd 25 (See video tutorial for visual instructions) (12 sts)
Rnds 27-30: SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 31: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
SC first and 4th sts together. Fasten off, weave in end.
Go back to Round 25, and skip 6 sts from leg just made.
Attach yarn to next st
Ch 1
Rnd 26: SC in 12 sts. (12)
Work in continuous rounds
Rnds 27-30: SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 31: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
SC first and 4th sts together. Fasten off, weave in end.
Second leg made.
Leave the middle hole open until the very end.
Go onto making the embellishments first.

Ears:
Make 2 in Cafe Latte
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 2 times. (8)
Rnds 3-4: SC in each st around. (8)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly: 
Flatten and sew ears to top of main piece, weave in ends.

Arms: 
Make 2
Work in continuous rounds
With Cafe Latte
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnds 3-6: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly:
Stuff arms and sew to each side of main piece. Weave in all ends.

Tail: 
Work in continuous rounds
With Cafe Latte
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: SC in each st around. (6)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 3 times. (9)
Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 3 times. (12)
Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnds 6-8: SC in each st around. (18)
Rnd 9: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Rnds 10-14: SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 15: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
Rnd 16: SC in each st around. (6)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly:
Flatten tail and sew to the backside of the otter body.

Tummy:
With Warm Brown
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: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (24)
Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (30)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Face:
With Warm Brown
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, Sl st to first 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 ch 3 st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st and next st, HDC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next 2 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, sl st to first HDC. (16)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first 4 sts, HDC in next 4 sts, 2 HDC in next 4 sts, HDC in last 4 sts, sl st to first HDC. (24)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly:
Embroider eyes, nose and mouth of the face piece. Sew face piece and tummy piece to body of otter.
Weave in all ends.
Once all your pieces are attached to the otter body, stuff the body from the center bottom that was opened.
Sew up the bottom hole (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

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Crochet Tutorial: Egg Amigurumi

Crochet Tutorial: Egg Amigurumi

I’ve been a little “terra-fried” to try another year of Valentine Puns. I was so “eggs-cited” to give it a “fry,” but at the last minute I “scrambled” to come up with some funny, punny projects. So, I sat down with an “egg-spresso” and got to work on seven new puns that are pretty “egg-cellent” if you ask me! I hope these are “eggs-actly” what you are looking for this Valentine’s season! I love making up these ridiculous “yolks” and I hope they “crack” you up as much as they do for me! Ok, Ok, “omelette” this slide by for now and I “shell” put the puns to rest. I am sure you all are “shell-abrating” today’s stream of punny-ness is over!

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

 

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
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Materials you will need:
Get the supplies individually by clicking the links below
Red Heart Super Saver in Aran and Black
-F-3.75mm Crochet Hook

Polyfil
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger

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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
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.

Egg:
Work in continuous rounds

With Aran
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)

Rnd 3: [SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st] 2 times, SC in next st, 2 SC in last st. (17)

Rnd 4: [2 SC innext st, SC in next 3 sts] 4 times, SC in last st. (21)

Rnd 5: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 3 times. (24)

Rnd 6: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 7 sts] 3 times. (27)

Rnd 7: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 8 sts] 3 times. (30)

Rnd 8: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 14 sts] 2 times. (32)

Rnd 9: 2 SC in next st, SC in the rest of the sts around. (33)

Rnd 10: Repeat Round 9. (34)

Rnds 11-13: SC in each st around. (34)

Rnd 14: [SC2TOG, SC in 15 sts] 2 times. (32)

Rnd 15: SC2TOG, SC in next 8 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next 9 sts] 2 times. (29)

Rnd 16: SC2TOG, SC in next 7 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next 8 sts] 2 times. (26)

Rnd 17: SC2TOG, SC in next 5 sts, [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts] 2 times. (22)

Rnd 18: [SC2TOG, SC in next 4 sts, SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 2 times. (18)
Stuff the egg and move onto the next round

Rnd 19: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Stuff your egg one last time.

Rnd 20: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
SC first and 4th sts together.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

 Assembly step:
Embroider eyes and mouth and a crack with black yarn  (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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Crochet Tutorial: Owl Be Warm Hat

Crochet Tutorial: Owl Be Warm Hat

The Owl Be Warm Hat is such a fabulous hat for your winter wardrobe!! Use Hygge Yarn from Red Heart Yarns to add mounds of texture to this fluffy piece! Change things up with this hat to make it uniquely your own–Eye color, Pom Poms, and yarn color can give this owl different characteristics! Even if you don’t want the owl look, you can create a plain hat with poms and crocodile stitch earflaps and still have a wonderful hat! This hat is sure to be a real “hoot” in a crowd!!

 

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Michaels Knitting & Crochet

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Yarns Hygge Yarn in the colors Pearl (2 skeins), Almond (scraps), and Aloe (scraps)
Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird in the colors Stiletto and Linen (small amounts
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Warm Brown (Small amount for beak)
2 Matching Pom Poms
-I-5.50mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
Yarn Needle
Scissors


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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
-The hat i demonstrate in the video tutorial is 8 inches long and 22 inches circumference.
-We are making all the pieces separate and then sewing them together
-Make more or less rows to make this shorter or longer to fit different sizes.
-For teen size, make your foundation chain of 25 chains
-For a child size, make your foundation chain of 23 chains
-For a baby size, make your foundation chain of 21 chains
-Follow this link to some information about making hats measure the size you need them to be.


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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
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet

Pattern:

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

Hat shell:
With Hygge in Pearl

Chain 32 (or any amount that will fit half of the head circumference)
Rnd 1: DC in 3rd ch and across, put 3 DC in last ch, continue to work on opposite side of foundation chain, DC across and put 2 DC in last st, sl st to first DC. (62 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as anything here and throughout), DC in each st around. (62)

Rnds 3-12: Repeat Rnd 2
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ear Flaps: (Make 2)
With Hygge in Pearl
Ch 7
Row 1: 2DC in 5th chain from hook, *Chain 1, DC in the last Ch, Chain, Turn.

Row 2: Chain 1, *5 DC around the next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of 2nd DC, Slip Stitch into the next DC, turn. (1 crocodile stitch made)

Row 3: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), DC in same spot as chain up 3 stitch, *Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in last slip stitch (which is the ch 1 from previous row),  Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as DC of first crocodile stitch), 4 DC around first DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the 2nd DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, turn.

Row 5: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), DC in same spot as chain up 3 stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in next slip stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in the end of the last crocodile stitch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as DC of first crocodile stitch), 4 DC around first DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the 2nd DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, turn.

Row 7: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), DC in same spot as chain up 3 stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in next slip stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in next sl st, ch 1, DC in eye of crocodile st, ch 1, 2 DC in the end of the last crocodile stitch, Turn.

Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as DC of first crocodile stitch), 4 DC around first DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the 2nd DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the next DC, Sl st to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Back of Hat Feathers:
(Make the backside feathers using the same exact concept as the ear flaps but make 14 rows total)
See video tutorial for visual instructions.

Beak:
With Super Saver in Warm Brown
Ch 2
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, Ch 1, turn. (1)

Row 2: 3 SC in stitch, Ch 1, turn. (3)

Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (4)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3

Row 5: Repeat Row 3
Continue to SC down the diagonal side of the beak and up the other diagonal side of the beak. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing when you reach the top of the beak.

Eyes: Make 2
With Chic Sheep in Stiletto
Ch 2 (or start with magic ring)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first SC. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off and change color to Hygge in Aloe

Rnd 3: Attach new yarn to any stitch, Ch 1, [2 SC in next St, SC in next st] 6 times, Sl st to first SC. Fasten off. (18)
Change color to Chic Sheep Linen

Rnd 4: Attach new yarn to any stitch, Ch 1, [2 SC in next st SC in next 2 sts] 6 times, sl st to first SC. (24)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times, sl st to first SC, fasten off with long tail for sewing. (30)

Eyelids:
With Hygge in Linen
Make 2
Ch 13
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next 2 chs, DC in next 4 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, SC in next ch, Sl st in last ch, Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sl st in first st, SC in next, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 4 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next st, Sl st in last st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew backside feathers on the back of your hat, Sew the earflaps to each side of your hat, Sew eyes, eyelids, and beak to front of hat, Surface Single Crochet eyebrows to your hat (see video tutorial for visual instructions), Add 2 fur poms to the top corners of your hat, Add braids to the ear flaps of your hat. Weave in all ends.


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It’s a…. Gender Reveal!!!

It’s a…. Gender Reveal!!!

It didn’t matter – girl or boy – we would still be filled with the same joy!! We are over the moon excited to announce that we are having a….

 

Thank you for sharing in the joy of this experience. We are so happy!!

My mom found the onsie on Etsy, you can see it here.

The tutorial for the baby booties is coming soon!!

~Nate and Nadia

The Cat’s Out of the (YARN) Bag!

The Cat’s Out of the (YARN) Bag!

It’s no secret that my battle with my health has been mostly an uphill one. Numerous surgeries have taken their toll on my body for the past ten years as I continue my fight. My Crohn’s disease has to be considered in every facet of my existence. My life, daily decisions, activity, diet, my body, and my future are ruled by this illness and how it will affect my daily living. After ten years, it is “Normal for Nadia” to be at the mercy of this condition. It just is that way. Like a habit, living with severe Crohn’s disease becomes part of my routine.

Doctor appointments, daily meds, regular testing, procedures, and so many details have worked their way into the fiber of my ordinary existence. Even getting married in March was overshadowed by the very real possibility that I may end up sick or in the hospital on our wedding day. It’s just the reality of living with chronic illness. Fortunately, adrenaline was my friend on March 17, 2018 and it helped carry my aching body through the day without incident! Our wedding was the most glorious day ever. Sure, I paid for it afterwards, but I would do all of that 1,000 times over just to relive that beautiful day!

Hardcore family planning

Nate and I always knew we wanted a family, we also knew that it would not be an easy path to having one. Several months after getting married, we sought help from my doctors to find out if I can safely support a pregnancy since I have such a challenging health history. I underwent a series of tests, some incredibly invasive (dignity be damned). A team of specialists were assembled to oversee my care if we were able to get pregnant. According to all these insane tests, there was no reason, despite my health battle, that I couldn’t get pregnant. We were so relieved! We were aware it would be very risky; the warnings from the medical staff came across loud and clear, but we have confidence in the high-risk team overseeing my care. They were very realistic but also reassuring. I was facing my 28th birthday, and although we weren’t aggressively trying, we weren’t being careful either. So, in early November–two days after my birthday–with symptoms that screamed that I might be pregnant, I went to the store and bought a half dozen pregnancy tests.

My internal dialogue was: “I just spent a small fortune on something I  am going to pee on. Who cares!??? I need answers!”

It all comes down to a (+) sign

It was a Friday afternoon, November 9th. My friend Sarah was coming to town for a visit, and I was planning on picking her up at the bus station in a few minutes. I only had a small window to privately check out my pregnancy suspicions. So like millions of women before me, I peed on the stick and nervously waited through the minutes that could change everything. I was pacing, nervous and fidgety. How do you distract yourself for those moments without constantly checking if you have your answer? If “a watched pot never boils,” does frantically fanning a pee stick prolong the results?! Because that 5 minutes felt like a flippin’ lifetime!

The test read (+) and I freaked out! I  called my mom on Skype immediately, and I was hyperventilating and crying and couldn’t get out what I needed to say. I completely freaked her out because she thought something tragic had happened. I couldn’t speak, and my dramatic reaction had her thinking the worst. I was able to show her the pregnancy test and get her expert opinion on what it was saying. (Like I didn’t already know, right?!) Were these tests saying what I thought they were saying?  Of course they were, but I needed Dr. Mom!!! She talked me through it and asked me what Nate said about it…

Oh. My. Gosh. Nate!!! I had yet to tell Nate! How did I not think of that?

She suggested that maybe I should have called him first! Oh my goodness, absolutely! I was a bit of a frantic mess. Where’s my coat?! I’m wearing it. Where are my keys?! In my hand! I had only a few minutes because Sarah’s bus was about to arrive!  I jumped in the car and decided to stop at his work! Woops! Was that a stop sign? Just kidding! I am grateful I didn’t receive a citation on the way to tell my husband!

We are having a baby… What do we do now?

Nate came out to the car and I had the test stick in a Ziploc bag. I told him I have to tell him something and without asking, he just said, “You’re pregnant.” I cried, I laughed, and I shoved the pee stick in the Ziploc at him and told him to look at it. We were so happy! He said he had a strong feeling. He knew. What emotions! So high, but then reality started to sink in like “What are we going to do now”? Even though we didn’t know what direction to take at that exact moment, we would figure it out together. We called my mom again from the car in the parking lot at Nate’s work. After talking to her, we knew I had to see my doctors first. We had to keep this quiet for a while. By all calculations, I was only about six to seven weeks along. Things were so precarious with my health and we wanted to make sure the pregnancy was viable and baby was healthy. We also needed to be sure I was fully healthy enough to actually support a pregnancy. On a scale from one to ten our emotions were off the chart. What ARE we going to do now?! GAHHH! WE ARE HAVING A BABYYYY!!

Game Face and A No Colon Surprise Party

Nate went back to work, and I had to pick up Sarah. How was I going to keep a straight face? How do I keep this from my best friend? Although I was busting to tell her to the point I was getting twitchy, I knew I couldn’t. I am the WORST at keeping a secret, God knows, and it was stressful to not blurt it out! I put on my best game face and decided to get it out of my mind (yeah, right!) and enjoy the weekend. Little did I know that the reason Sarah was really coming to visit was because my mom, Nate, Sarah and Nida were planning a surprise party to celebrate my birthday tied into a No Colon, Still Rollin’ – 10 years later party! WHAT IS HAPPENING!??? Saturday afternoon my entire family and all my friends surprised me and I couldn’t say a word to any of them! I ate three poop emoji cupcakes just from the stress of it all. Only Nate and my parents knew, and I couldn’t talk to them with everyone around! Again, ALL THE EMOTIONS!!!

Thank goodness for poop emoji cupcakes. That’s all I’m sayin’.

Well, it’s true! We’re pregnant.

I scheduled my first appointment and we had our first ultrasound. I knew going into this that it wouldn’t be easy. Nausea, heartburn, extreme fatigue, restless legs, extremely sensitive boobs that have grown 10 times their size, body pains off the charts, visits to the ER to check scary symptoms caused by adhesions from past surgical scar tissue, phantom sharp pains in my non-existent anus, my ostomy is shifting to the side as my tummy begins to grow, the scars on my tummy are being stretched, back pain, sciatic pain, vivid dreams and nightmares, itchiness, sleeplessness, aversion to certain foods, no appetite to ravishing hunger, even more profound vitamin deficiency (particularly folic acid and magnesium), chronic asthma symptoms to the point I need my rescue inhaler constantly and now a nebulizer, and more issues are plaguing me night and day, and I’m only past my first trimester!

But, it’s all worth it.

Especially at that very moment when we saw our baby on the ultrasound.

Suddenly, it all became real. We heard the heartbeat and we laughed and cried.

We called it our “little bean.”

We instantly fell in love.

Our baby is due in June 2019, and our hearts are so full.

What now, doc?

We had our first minor complication. There was a subchorionic hemorrhage (a blood clot) that was found on the ultrasound. The doctor said it happens in implantation, and unless I had excessive bleeding (I was only having some bleeding), not to worry too much about it, and it would be monitored.  I also had to cease a bunch of my medications. In stopping the meds, I risk some complications, but I have been managing things pretty well. One medication I can’t stop is my biologic injection. I am so worried about taking it, but I can’t risk getting sick to the point it would put me and baby in danger. My team has warned me over and over not to stop it.

I have to be truthful, I was contemplating stopping my biologic injection. The grave warnings from all my doctors have me reconsidering as I face having to take it this week. There is no evident risk to baby, but to me, if I stop, it would be very grave. I could become too ill and not be well enough to sustain the pregnancy, putting both of us at risk. Every doctor concurs. I do have to stop taking it at thirty weeks into the pregnancy to best insure that baby comes into this world the strongest and healthiest it can be. I am concerned without the protection of any medication to control my disease, my body won’t cooperate. I am hopeful. I am optimistic. I am scared. I won’t lie, I know what I am facing, and I know it will be worth it, but I also know this isn’t going to be an easy journey. Nothing this wonderful ever is. I have learned this lesson over and over in my life; I am familiar with how this goes. I am familiar with the bargaining process.

Now we are three!

We are now in the planning stage. I am almost 14 weeks pregnant, and have been following all the doctors’ instruction and am closely monitored. I am also chronicling my pregnancy on The Bump Phone App! According to the app, today our baby is about the size of a lemon! I have regular doctor appointments both with my standard team as well as a high-risk OB-GYN in Rochester, Minnesota at the Mayo Clinic. I couldn’t ask for a better crew of docs overseeing our care! They are so thorough. My last appointment with the specialist was two hours! We are in great hands, and we’re hopeful that things will continue to go well. I just pray that I stay healthy and strong for our little sweet pea. My heart is so full and all I want is to provide the best for this tiny baby despite my challenges.

Merry Christmas to Us!

We told Nyle, Nabeel, Samantha and Des over Thanksgiving. We also went to visit Nate’s dad and gave him a special “Grandpa” shirt.

We also told Nate’s brothers that weekend, too.  Other than immediate family and a couple close friends, we decided to wait and reveal our news to everyone else over Christmas! Our family and friends are elated, and some told me they “just had that feeling!”

Today, I wanted to share this with our YARNutopians now that our extended families and close friends received the news. Now, my crochet project list grows! Baby stuff galore! I already have some baby projects on our agenda! What an exciting year of crochet we have ahead of us! I hope to continue with our filming and projects as long as I can and will continue after baby’s arrival! We all have so much to look forward to in the New Year. Not only are we expecting a new addition, but my brother and his wife are also expecting a new baby in January! So many reasons to crochet! Haha! I am excited and filled with joy to share our news with all of you. Cheers to 2019! Thanks for being with us on this crazy and wonderful journey!

“You are so loved, little one.”

~Your Mommy and Daddy

~Nadia and Nate

Memory Lane 2018

Memory Lane 2018

Each year, at this time I find myself becoming very reflective. I look back and see how far I have come in the past 12 months. This particular year has been a year of big changes and growth not only here on YARNutopia, but in my personal life as well. The following blogs are my top memories of 2018.

#8:

One of the highlights of the past year was day-trippin’ through three states just for yarn. We are all crazy like that…amiright? Follow this link below to read about this fun adventure I had with my mom!
https://yarnutopia.com/2018/07/17/nadia-goes-on-a-yarn-hop/

#7:

Well it is no secret that 2018 was a BIG year for me! As we work our way through these memories, one of the best parts was getting to share my wedding day with my squad! My girls lived all over the globe, and it was such a special event for us to all get together for my wedding. Sarah came from Comoros, Africa, Nida arrived from Texas (and now is studying medicine in the Caribbean!!), and Samantha lives on the complete opposite side of the state from me. My wedding was one day where all my beauties could be with me and share in my joy. To commemorate this occasion, I made each of my bridesmaids these beautiful shawls! This memory is such a special one that holds such a dear place in my heart. Click the link below to read all about it and to discover the pattern for a great shawl!
https://yarnutopia.com/2018/05/30/gifts-for-my-bridesmaids/

 

#6:

2018 we launched our first mailing list! I did my first email blast and sent out a fun newsletter! So much to share in the new year so be sure to follow the link below so you too can be part of my email inner circle!
https://yarnutopia.com/newsletter/

 

#5:

Oh boy! One of the most hilarious and wild weekends I had this past year was a trip to Chicago for Stitches Midwest! That was one weekend I will never forget! Have you attended one of these events? If not you will have to check it out! Go to the blog below and be sure to read all about our weekend adventure with The Marly Bird, Erin Lane, Leon Alexander and so many others! I still smile when I think of all the fun!
https://yarnutopia.com/2018/08/29/stitches-midwest-my-first-time/

#4:

Drop everything and hear this! 2018 was EPIC in more ways than I can count! You know why?? Because this year marked my 10th year without a colon. You know the old saying No Colon, Still Rollin’ – yeah, I know that one isn’t popular among the masses, but that one is practically my life motto! LOL That is because I am living it! 10 years of an insane roller coaster ride with illness that has pretty much commandeered my life. It hasn’t always been pretty, but I have survived, for 10 years, and I thank God every day. I’m not cryin’ nope, not me 😢 It really is a miracle. There’s not much more to say than that. Go read about it…
https://yarnutopia.com/2018/10/30/ten-years-later/

#3:

Ok, well, we all know that my list of fave memories of the past year can’t pass us by without paying a bit of homage to Halloween! Each year, I try to outdo my past costume ensembles, and this year was definitely a challenge. So much thought, planning and preparations go into making these costumes that Nate and I wear each year. Nate was born to wear that Oompa Loompa Costume! We always have so much fun and enjoy bringing this to our YARNutopians each and every year! We already are thinking ahead to 2019. I wonder what’s in store for us next year?! Go check out more great pictures of our costumes here:
https://yarnutopia.com/2018/10/11/happy-halloween-2018/

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

 

#2:

Queue the ooooooohhs and ahhhhhhs! Seriously one of the best memories of 2018 was adding these two furballs to our family! We rescued Fern and Jade in April 2018, and for the past 8 months they have brought so much joy and happiness to our home and our lives. I know you will all be seeing them much more in the year ahead. They love the camera! Read about how we rescued these two kitties and how excited we are to have them!
https://yarnutopia.com/2018/04/08/meet-jade-and-fern/

#1:

Ok, so our countdown to the best memory in 2018 goes without saying…It was our wedding. I crocheted so many details for our big day and here I share all the highlights along with some special photos of our wonderful event. Thank you all for being part of not only this special day, but the journey of this past year. I love that you are a part of all these memories! ♥ ♥
https://yarnutopia.com/2018/05/15/its-all-in-the-details-crochet-wedding-flowers/

 

Thank you for sharing this journey with me and letting me stroll down memory lane. The holidays always bring out the nostalgia in me as I look back at all that lead me to this moment and look to what is ahead. Stay tuned for many more exciting events in the new year!! Thank you for joining me on this memorable, yarn-filled journey!

Share in the comments some of your memories of the past year and what is in store for you in the year ahead!

~Nadia

 

 

12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Mitten Gift Card Holder

12 Days of Christmas: Holiday Mitten Gift Card Holder

A mitten gift card holder is a perfect way to showcase your gift for those hard to buy for people on your list! This 11th Day of Christmas projects is easy and fun and will add just the right personal touch.

 

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this cute mitten:

 

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Yarns Amore
Red Heart Yarns Hygge Charm
G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.
-Work in the BLO of this whole pattern

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
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.

Mitten

With Red
Ch 30
Rnd 1: SC in 1st ch (this forms a large ring), SC in each ch around. (30 sts)
Work in continuous rounds and in BLO
Rnds 2-7: SC in each st around
Rnd 8: Ch 3, Sk 3 sts, SC in the rest of the sts around.
Rnd 9: SC in each of the next 3 chs and in each st around. (30 sts)
Rnds 10-12: SC in each st around.
Rnd 13: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times. (24 sts)
Rnd 14: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18 sts)
Rnd 15: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12 sts)
Rnd 16: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Thumb:
Attach Red to any stitch around the thumb hole
Rnd 1: SC 8 sts evenly around the thumb hole.
Rnds 2-3: SC around
Rnd 4: [SC2TOG] 4 times.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Mitten Cuff:
Work on opposite side of foundation chain row. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
With white
Rnds 1-2: SC in each st around.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Assembly:
Be sure all ends are hidden. Insert a gift card into the mitten. Adorn a gift box with this topper or add it to a card!

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

12 Days of Christmas: Peppermint Candy Garland

12 Days of Christmas: Peppermint Candy Garland

Holiday Garland is the next project on our 12 Days of Christmas journey!

 

 

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

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White and Red
Pipe Cleaner
Pom Maker
H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.

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

Pattern:

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

Candy Cane

Work in continuous rounds and in BLO
Start With White,
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook
Rnd 2: SC in next st, change color after this st to Red, SC in next 7 sts
Rnd 3, Change color to white, SC in next 7 sts
Rnd 4: Change color to Red, SC in next 7 sts
(Add pipe cleaner at or near round 9 and continue working)
Rnds 5-18: Repeat Rounds 3 and 4
Rnd 19: [SC2TOG] 3 times.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Bend to make it look like a candy cane.

Peppermint Candy: (Make 2)
With White
Ch 3
Rnd 1: 10 DC in 3rd Ch from hook, sl st to first DC
Rnd 2: Ch 2, DC in same st, change color to Red, DC in same st, *Change color to white, DC in next st, Change color to Red, DC in same st as last st, repeat from * around. After last Red st, change back to white and Sl st to first DC.
Fasten off first one with long tail. Fasten off second one with short tail.

Assembly:
Sew Peppermint pieces together. Hide yarn ends on the inside.
Make a bunch of each piece and make some poms and add it all to a long braid or rope for garland!

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

12 Days of Christmas: Polar Bear Cup Cozy

12 Days of Christmas: Polar Bear Cup Cozy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s December! We are beginning our 12 Days of Christmas project! Wisconsin is in for a major snowstorm tonight! Time to grab your hook and get going on this adorable Polar Bear Cup Cozy! It’s perfect for dressing up all your hot beverages! Pair these with a gift card and they make fantastic stocking stuffers. So let’s get cozy and make some today!

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

 

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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 you will need:
Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie Yarn in White
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Dusty Grey and Blaack
G-4.25mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.
-This mug cozy is for a standard sized travel mug
-Use different colors for a teddy bear design or a black bear design!

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet

Pattern:

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

 

Cup Cozy

With White and G sized hook
Ch 34 or any even number that will fit around your mug.
Work in continuous rounds.
Rnd 1: SC in 1st ch to form a ring, *Ch 1, Sk 1 ch, SC in next ch, repeat from * around.
Rnd 2: * SC in ch 1 sp, Ch 1 Sk st, repeat from * around.
Rnds 3-14: Repeat Round 2
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ears: MAKE 2
Ch 2
Work in continuous rounds and in BLO
Rnd 1: 8 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (8)
Rnds 2-4: SC in each st around. (8)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing

Assembly:
Sew Ears to Top of Cup Cozy

Eyes: Make 2 with Black
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to first SC.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Behind Nose: Using Dusty Grey
Work in Continuous Rounds and in BLO
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Nose: With black
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to first SC.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly: Sew eyes, back of nose, and nose to cup cozy. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Lastly, Embroider the mouth below the nose.
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia

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

How to Crochet Tutorial: Lion Mane Cat Hat Costume

How to Crochet Tutorial: Lion Mane Cat Hat Costume

Happy Halloween from all of us at YARNutopia!! Especially from Jade ane Fern who thought this entire process was insufferable (and these costumes stayed on for about 3 minutes!) LOL

 

 

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this cat hat:

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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 you will need:

Red Heart Yarns Super Saver in Gold, Warm Brown
Size H-5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors


Halloween Express


Shop Red Heart, America's Favorite Yarn

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!!


Shop Red Heart, America's Favorite Yarn

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


Color nature with Copic markers!

Pattern:

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

Hat

Work in continuous rounds and in the BLO
Ch 35
Round 1: SC in 1st ch (this creates a ring), SC in the rest of the chs around. (35 sts)

Round 2: SC in each st around.

Round 3: SC in 7 sts, Ch 4, Sk 4 sts, SC in 5 sts, Ch 4, Sk 4 sts, SC in the rest of the sts around.

Rounds 4-5: SC in each st around.
Sl st to next st.

You will now be working in Rows. (You can turn your work after every row)

Row 6: Ch 1, HDC in 21 sts, leave the rest unworked, turn.

Row 7: HDC in each st across, turn.

Row 8: HDC across, continue down the side and HDC 3 sts together, SC along round 5 to the other side, HDC 3 sts together up the other side of the flap. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

(See video tutorial for visual instructions on that last row, it can get confusing)

Assembly Step:
See video tutorial on how to add fringe and fray it out.
Add fringe all around your hat and then comb it out and fray it all so it’s nice and fluffy! Trim it down so it’s not so wild and uneven.
Enjoy!

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

 


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How to Crochet Tutorial: Vampire Bat Baby Booties

How to Crochet Tutorial: Vampire Bat Baby Booties

How about some Vampire Bat Booties forrrr your little one? Do you vant to make a pair forrrr Halloveen?? Mwuahaha 🦇
These baby bootie slippers are so fun for any bat lover or Halloween costume!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make these booties:

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Pattern
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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 you will need:

Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep Yarn in the colors Stiletto, Linen, Suede, Sunset, and Mai Tai
Size I-5.50mm crochet hook
Size H-5.00mm crochet hook
Stitch Marker
Yarn Needle
Scissors


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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 these booties are 5 inches (13 cm) long and will fit a 6 month old baby. (find other sole measurements here)
-Use a basic Slipper or Bootie pattern in any size and then follow along with the embellishments of this pattern to make these in any size. I do not have stitch counts for larger sizes in this pattern.
-I found a great pattern by HodgePodge Crochet for adult sizes on the slipper! Find it here! Then follow along with the Embellishments of my pattern for the bat face design!


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Special stitches used:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
DC3TOG: Double Crochet 3 Stitches together
DC: Double Crochet


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Pattern:

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

Booties: Make 2
With Stiletto and an I-5.50mm crochet hook
Chain 12
Rnd 1: 2 DC in 2nd ch from hook, DC in next 9 chs, 4 DC in last ch, continue working on opposite side of foundation chain, DC in 9 sts, 2 DC in last st, Sl st to first DC. Do not turn. (26 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 DC in first st, DC in next 11 sts, 2 DC in each of the next 2 sts, DC in 11 sts, 2 DC in last st, sl st to first DC. Do not turn. (30 sts)

Rnd 3: Work in BLO, DC in each st around, sl st to first DC, sl st to first st. (30 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, work in both loops, DC in first 4 sts, [FPDC on next st, DC in next 2 sts] 3 times, [DC2TOG] 2 times, [DC in next 2 sts, FPDC on next st] 3 times, DC in last 4 sts, sl st to first DC. (28 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, DC in first 4 sts, [FPDC on next st, DC in next 2 sts] 2 times, [DC2TOG] 3 times, [FPDC on next st, DC in next 2 sts] 3 times, DC in last 2 sts, sl st to first DC. (24 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, DC in first 4 sts, [FPDC on next st, DC in next 2 sts] 2 times, FPDC on next st,  DC3TOG, [FPDC on next st, DC in next 2 sts] 3 times, DC in last 2 sts, sl st to first DC. (23 sts)
Fasten off Stiletto and attach Suede to first st.

Rnd 7: With Suede and H-5.00mm crochet hook, Ch 1, SC in each st around, sl st to first SC. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Booties made. (Be sure to make 2 booties!)

Bat Face:
With H-5.00mm crochet hook and Suede
Work in continuous rounds
Ch 2,
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: [2  SC in next st, SC in next st] 6 times. (18)
Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 3 times, Ch 5, SC in 2nd ch from hook, HDC in next ch, DC in last 2 chs, Sk next st on round, SC in next 4 sts, Ch 5, SC in 2nd ch from hook, HDC in next ch, DC in last 2 chs, Sk next st on round, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, sl st to next st.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Inner Ears:
Make 2 wih Mai Tai and H-5.00mm crochet hook
Ch 4
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, HDC in next ch, DC in last ch.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Eyes:
Make 2 with Mai Tai and H-5.00mm crochet hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 8 SC in 2nd ch from hook. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Make a French Knot with Black yarn for the pupil of the eye. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Mouth:
With Sunset and H-5.00mm crochet hook
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first st, ch 1.
Rnd 2: [SC, HDC] in first st, [HDC, SC] in next, SC in next st, [SC, HDC] in next st, [HDC, SC] in next st, SC in last st, sl st to first SC.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Wrap the Suede colored yarn around the mouth (as seen in photos)

Teeth:
Make 2 with Linen and H-5.00mm crochet hook
Ch 4
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in last ch.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly Step:
See video tutorial on placements of pieces and sew everything on face and to the bootie slippers. Be sure to make everything again for the second bootie slipper!

Enjoy!!

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


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Happy Halloween 2018

Happy Halloween 2018

Happy Halloween from Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompa!

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Characters

 

Get the crochet pattern for the Adult Sized Knickers Nate is wearing here!

Get the crochet pattern for the Vertical Striped Leg Warmers Nate is wearing here!

Get the crochet pattern for the lollipops here!

Get the pattern for the cardigan Nadia is wearing here!

Get the pattern for the Top Hat Nadia is wearing here!

Get the pattern for the Green Wig Nate is wearing here!!

How to Crochet Tutorial: Steampunk Cardigan

How to Crochet Tutorial: Steampunk Cardigan

Come with me, and you will be
In a world of Pure (Crochet) Imagination!

You can see this cardigan was made for our Halloween costumes for 2018, but you can use this cardigan any time of year!!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

You can see my past years costumes here:

2015 Costumes

2016 Costumes

2017 Costumes

Each year I try to create costumes more epic than the one’s before. This year will be AWESOME!
As I create a series of patterns, each one released leading up to Halloween, they reveal clues to what Nate and I plan to wear!

 


Get the pattern for the top hat photographed in this photo HERE!!

 

See the First piece I revealed for our Halloween Costumes here.

 

See the Second piece I revealed for our Halloween Costumes here.

 

 

See the Third piece I revealed for our Halloween Costumes here.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

See the fourth piece of our Halloween Costumes here!

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

 

 

 

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

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad

Questions? Leave a comment!

You may sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my name and Etsy Shop (YARNutopia).

Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
Red Heart Yarns Soft in the color Grape (1500 Yards of yarn needed)
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in the color Medium Purple
Size H-5.00mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Steampunk Buttons Clocks
Steampunk Buttons Hearts
Chain
Measuring Tape
Scissors

NOTES:
-The cardigan I made measures Medium/Large. Front Panels Length: 25 inches long, Length of back piece: 33 inches long, Waist around: 46 inches around, Sleeve Length: 23 inches long, Upper Sleeve Width: 20 inches around, Sleeve Width Lower Part: 18 inches around, Middle of sleeve width 10 inches around, Collar height: 2 inches
-Use a smaller crochet hook to make this smaller, and use a larger crochet hook to make these bigger
-This Cardigan is worked from the bottom up, first the backside, then the 2 front panels, then the sleeves, then the collar and last the embellishments are added.
-The chain 2 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch. Do not work into it.

Special Stitches Used in this pattern:
Ch: chain
St(s): Stitch/stitches
Sl st: slip stitch
FDC: Foundation Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
Sk: Skip
Sk’d: Skipped

Cardigan:

Back Side:

Pointed Backside Tails–MAKE 2

Ch 2
Row 1
: 3 SC in 2nd Ch from hook, Ch 1, turn. (3)

Row 2: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (3)

Row 3: 2 SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)

Row 4: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6)

Row 5: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in each st until 1 st is left, 2 SC in last st, Ch 1, turn. (8)

Row 6: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (8)

Rows 7-33: Repeat Rows 5 and 6 ending with a repeat of Row 5 (36 sts)
(Continue these 2 rows until the piece is half of your back measurement, my back is 20 inches across, so ending on Row 33 for me was 10 inches across) Once you have your piece as wide as you need it go onto the next row instructions.

Rows 34-49: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (36 sts)
For first piece, Fasten off, for second piece, DO NOT fasten off, go onto the next row and attach the two pieces to continue up the back.

Row 50: On the piece that you did not fasten off, SC in each st across, continue to SC in each st on the first piece you fastened off, ch 1, turn. (72 sts)

Rows 51-93: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn.
Make this as long as you need it to get up to your armpit. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Row 94: SC2TOG, SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn.

Rows 95-99: Repeat Row 94. (I had 60 sts at the end of this section)

Rows 100-130: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn
After Row 130, continue to SC around the entire piece to clean up the edges.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Front Panels: MAKE 2

Row 1: FDC 40 or Chain 42 and DC in 4th Ch and across (or have any even number on your first row), Turn. (40 sts)

Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as anything), *Sk 1 st, DC in next st, DC in Sk’d st, repeat from * across, turn.

Rows 3-22: Repeat Row 2
(you can continue to make this longer if you want, just to your armpit section–see video tutorial for visual instructions)

Row 23: Ch 2, DC2TOG, *Sk 1 st, DC in next, DC in Sk’d st, repeat from * until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, turn.

Row 24: Ch 2, DC3TOG, *Sk 1 st, DC in next st, DC in Sk’d st, repeat from * until 3 sts remain, DC3TOG, turn.

Rows 25-28: Repeat Row 24 until there are 22 sts across

Row 29: Ch 2, DC in 1st st, *Sk 1 st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st, repeat from * across until 1 st remains, DC in last st, turn.

Rows 30-42: Repeat Row 29
After Row 42, continue to SC around entire piece.

Assembly:
Sew Front panels to back panel. The video tutorial is very helpful for this part.
Once your front panels are attached to your back panel, continue to make the sleeves.

Sleeves:
Attach yarn to armpit of the arm hole
Round 1: Ch 2, DC 72 sts or any even number around the arm hole, sl st to first st, turn.

Round 2: Ch 2, Sk 2 sts, DC in next st, DC in ONE of the sk’d sts leaving the other one unworked, [Sk next st, DC in next, DC in sk’d st] repeat these Criss-Cross sts until halfway around the armhole (top of shoulder), Sk 2 sts, DC in next, DC in ONE of the sk’d sts leaving the other one unworked, [Sk next st, DC in next, DC in sk’d st] repeat these Criss-Cross sts until the end of the round, sl st to beginning DC, turn.

Round 3: Ch 2, Sk 3 sts, DC in next DC in ONE of the sk’d sts, [Sk next st, DC in next, DC in sk’d st] repeat these Criss-Cross sts until halfway around the armhole (top of shoulder), Sk 3 sts, DC in next, DC in ONE of the sk’d sts leaving the other ones unworked, [Sk next st, DC in next, DC in sk’d st] repeat these Criss-Cross sts until the end of the round, sl st to beginning DC, turn.

Rounds 4-12: Repeat Round 3

Rounds 13-21: Ch 2, *Sk next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st, repeat from * around, sl st to first st, turn.
If you do not want belled out sleeves, continue this concept until your sleeve is as long as you want it, otherwise, continue onto the instructions for the next round to make your sleeves wider.

Round 22: Ch 2, Sk next st, DC in next, DC in sk’d st, *DC in next st, DC in previous stitch, repeat from * around, sl st to first DC, turn. (there will be 2 DC in each st using the criss-cross stitch method. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)

Rounds 23-35: Ch 2, *Sk next st, DC in next st, DC in sk’d st, repeat from * around, sl st to first st, turn.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Do the same thing for the second sleeve.

Collar:

Attach yarn at top of collar area
Row 1: Ch 1, SC across collar, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: SC across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 3-20: Repeat Row 2
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing

Assembly:
-Fold Collar down, Sew it in half to the neck. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
-SC with your accent color around entire cardigan from one side of the collar, down the front, around the back, and then back up to the other side of the collar. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
-Sew on all your embellishments. See photos for guide

Fasten off, weave in all ends.  Enjoy!

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***You can always contact me if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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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How to Crochet Tutorial: Adult Knickers Pants with Suspenders

How to Crochet Tutorial: Adult Knickers Pants with Suspenders

We’re getting closer!! Here is the next installment of our Halloween costume. Adult knickers! Enjoy this tutorial!!

Here is the full costume that these knickers were made for:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

You can see my past years costumes here:

2015 Costumes

2016 Costumes

2017 Costumes

Each year I try to create costumes more epic than the one’s before. This year will be AWESOME!
As I create a series of patterns, each one released leading up to Halloween, they reveal clues to what Nate and I plan to wear!

See the first piece of our Halloween costumes for this year here!

See the Second Piece of our Halloween Costumes for this year here!

 

 

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

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad

Questions? Leave a comment!

You may sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my name and Etsy Shop (YARNutopia).

Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
Red Heart Yarns Scrubby Smoothie (7 balls–1070 yards of yarn)
Size G-4.25mm crochet hook
Yarn Needle
2 Buttons
Measuring Tape
Scissors

NOTES:
-The pants that I made measure: Length (Waist to ankle): 35 inches, Waist: 32 inches around, Hips around: 40 inches, Ankles around: 12 inches, Strap length: 36 inches, Strap width: 2 Inches
-This project goes off measurements, so you can make as many stitches as you want that fits around your body.
-Use a smaller crochet hook to make this smaller, and use a larger crochet hook to make these bigger
-These pants are made from the bottom up and are seamed on the inseam and then worked in rounds to make the top part of the pants.
-Turn your work every time it says “TURN”
-The chain 2 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch. Do not work into it.

Special Stitches Used in this pattern:
Ch: chain
St(s): Stitch/stitches
Sl st: slip stitch
FDC: Foundation Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet

 

Pants:

Row 1: FDC 37 sts or any odd number that will fit around your calf of your leg, ch 2, turn.

Row 2: DC in 1st st, *FPDC in next st, DC in next st, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last st, turn.

Row 3: Ch 2 (does not count as anything), DC in 1st st, *BPDC in next st, DC in next st, Repeat from * across, ending with DC in last st, turn.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: Ch 1 (does not count as anything), HDC in each st across, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 HDC in 1st st, HDC in each st until 1 st remains, 2 HDC in last st, turn. (39 sts)

Row 7: Work in 3rd Loop of the HDC sts (see video tutorial for visual instructions), Ch 1, 2 HDC in 1st st, HDC in each st until 1 st remains, 2 HDC in last st, turn. (41 sts)

Row 8: Work into the top of the stitches on this row (see video tutorial for visual instructions), Repeat Row 6. (43 sts)

Row 9: Repeat Row 7

Rows 10-26: Repeat Rows 8 & 9 until your piece fits around your thigh comfortably, then go onto the next row. (79 sts)

Row 27: Work in 3rd loop of the HDC sts, Ch 1, HDC across, turn. (79 sts)

Row 28: Work into the top of the sts in this row, Ch 1, HDC across, turn.

Rows 29-56: Repeat Rows 27 & 28 until your piece is as long as you want it for attaching to the other leg and the height that will fit around your thigh.
Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Make 1 more leg just like the one you just made.

Sew your two legs inseams together (Sew your pieces inside out)

Assembly:
To sew your pieces together and closed, see video tutorial for visual instructions
You will need to skip sewing the top 8 rows for the inseam and sew those together to each others leg. Then  you can go onto making the hips/waist part of the pants next.

Continue working at the top of the pants “in the round” next

Mark 2 sts in the front and 2 sts in the back of your pants (those stitches will be your “Decrease” stitches)

Round 57: Working inside out, work in the 3rd loop of the HDC sts, Ch 1, HDC2TOG on the first 2 sts, HDC  in each st until halfway around, HDC2TOG, HDC in the rest of the sts around, Sl st to first st, TURN.

Round 58: Ch 1, HDC2TOG on the first 2 sts, HDC  in each st until halfway around, HDC2TOG, HDC in the rest of the sts around, Sl st to first st, TURN.

Rounds 59-79: Repeat Rounds 57 & 58 until your piece is fitting around your waist, then go onto the next rounds

Turn your piece right side out if you haven’t already and continue with the waistband.

Round 80: Ch 2 (does not count as anything), DC in each st around. DO NOT TURN, Sl st to first st of the round.

Round 81: Ch 2, FPDC on first st, *DC on next st, FPDC on next st, repeat from * around, sl st to first st of the round.

Rounds 82-85: Repeat Round 81.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Straps:

Ch 112 or any amount that you need that will fit over the shoulder to the waistband

Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook and across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 2, DC in first 2 sts, Ch 1, sk 1 st, DC in the rest of the sts across, turn.

Row 3: Ch 2, DC in each st across, DC in button hole and the last 2 sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly:
Sew Straps to pants and sew buttons to pants.

Fasten off, weave in all ends.  Enjoy!

 

Check out the other pieces for the costume below:

Candy Swirl Pillows:

Vertical Stripe Leg Warmers:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

Steampunk Cardigan:

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

 

Green Costume Wig:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Characters

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***You can always contact me if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***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)

Share your work on Facebook!

Shop Here

Add me on Snapchat: YARNutopia

Follow me on Instagram

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Enjoy this video and subscribe to my channel on YouTube for more tutorials on how to crochet!
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This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia



 

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How to Crochet Tutorial: Chic Twist Headwrap

How to Crochet Tutorial: Chic Twist Headwrap

Ooh la la everyone! It’s that time of year in the northern hemisphere! Get out your hooks for the latest fall fashion Chic Twist Headwrap!! Using only ONE SKEIN of Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird you can make this fun fall accessory! In fact, you can make two! If you ever planned to try the Chic Sheep, now is the time to do it! I love this yarn so much!! Check out a few of my other projects where I’ve used this yarn:

Winter Chic Slippers

Colorful Visions Afghan

Arrows and Fringe Boho Fashion Scarf

 

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

My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.

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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.
***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Teacher: Nadia Fuad
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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 You will need:
Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep Yarn
(1 ball is all you need!)
-G-4.25mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
Yarn Needle
Measuring Tape
Scissors

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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 this project smaller or bigger.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only

Pattern:

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

Ch 165 or any amount that wraps around your head twice
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (164 sl sts)

Row 2: Work in FLO, HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (164 HDC sts)

Row 3: Work in BLO, Sl st in each st across, ch 1, turn. (164 sl sts)

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: Repeat Row 3

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Twist Headband  around head and cross over and pull both ends up and around to the back of the head. (See video tutorial on how to do the twist with visual instructions)
Sew the ends together in the back of the head.
Sew the opening in the middle of the headband all the way across.
See video tutorial on where exactly to sew closed.

Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!!


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