Today, I am happy as a *clam!* I am about to *open up* to all of you and share with you how much you are all *chowder* this world! When I face a new project or new pun, I think “Nadia, the creative world is your *oyster!*” I am not trying to dispense huge *pearls* of wisdom here. No, it would be a *clam-ity* if I started doing that! Instead I will put my heart and hand *mussels* to better use and make great projects for y’all! And *shucks!* maybe you like a few! I am trying to do as many fun and fashionable projects before my baby arrives. You know, the whole *clam* before the storm idea…anyway, I better *clam* down and get to work! I will just put on some hits by the *Wu-Tang Clam* and get started! Happy Hooking Everyone! I really hope none of you have to *pull apart* your projects today!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this clam:
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Pattern:
Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
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 to have visual instructions.
Shell
Make 2 with Aran
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: [2SC 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: Sl st in next st, Ch 1, HDC in same st and next 7 sts, ch 2, sl st in same st as last HDC st, Sl st loosely in next 6 sts, Sk 1 st, 5 DC in next st, Sk 2 sts, SC in next st, Sk 2 sts, 5 DC in next st, Sk 2 sts, SC in next st, Sk 2 sts, 5 DC in next st, Sk 2 sts, Sl st in last 6 sts.
Fasten off the first one with long tail for sewing. Fasten off second one with short tail and weave that one in.
Assembly:
Surface Crochet lines for dimension on the outside of each shell.
Sew the backside of your clam shells together, wind up a mini ball of yarn to use as a pearl. Set inside the clam.
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
Recently, one of our followers reached out asking for some assistance for an important cause. She is a mental health advocate and public speaker. She asked me for help to make small crocheted turtles.
MHATs or Mental Health Awareness Turtles, will be distributed to patients who are dealing with traumatic experiences that led to their ongoing struggles with mental health. This individual is working to help others who, like herself, have endured horrific experiences and SURVIVED.
In the aftermath, they are now left with lifelong battles. We can HELP! These little turtles have provided big benefits to patients dealing with these traumas. The goal of the MHATs is to provide comfort and start conversations. A reminder for people to come out of their “shells” and discuss mental health openly without fear of stigma.
Patients who are living with ACE or Adverse Childhood Experiences, Agoraphobia, cPTSD or complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Severe Dissociative Disorders and many others both inpatient and out-patient will benefit from this project. She needs to meet her goal of 100 turtles by October 1st,2018. All the turtles we make and send to her will be 100% donated to this cause and help patients. If anyone would like to help, please read and follow the pattern below.
THIS IS NOT MY PATTERN AND THERE IS NO VIDEO TUTORIAL. I have provided photos of my own turtle which I made using this pattern to show you the end result. You can find the address to ship your turtles to at the bottom of this page.
I have made it big and bold so you cannot miss it! DON’T forget the deadline is OCTOBER 1st, 2018. She will be speaking at an event on OCTOBER 11th, 2018 and will need to have the turtles well in advance. MHATs Pattern is property of Erika Reva Memering.
Address to send your turtles to:
Erika Reva Memering
MHATs Project
2956 Allen Street
Lake Station, IN 46405
Pattern:
Body and Head: You can use any colors you want. Scraps of yarn even work, since this doesn’t take too much yarn to make this project.
Color I used photographed above: Red Heart Super Saver Freshmint
Shell: You can use any color you want. Scraps of yarn even work, since this doesn’t take too much yarn to make this project.
Color I used photographed above: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Polo Stripe
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
BLO: Back Loop Only
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side
Body:
Using Your Main Color, work in BLO and in continuous rounds.
Put Stitch Marker at the beginning of each round to mark your rounds if needed.
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 7SC in 2nd CH from hook. (7) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (14) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 7 times. (21) Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 7 times. (28) Rnd 5: *Ch 7, Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 3 Chs, HDC in next ch, DC in next ch, Sl st into next st on body and next 6 sts, repeat from * around. (4 legs made)
Fasten off weave in ends.
Head:
Using Your Main Color, work in BLO and in continuous rounds.
Put Stitch Marker at the beginning of each round to mark your rounds if needed.
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 5 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (5) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (10) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 5 times. (15) Rnds 4-5: SC in each st around. (15)
Embroider eyes on turtle (optional) Rnd 6: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 5 times. (10)
Stuff the head Rnd 7: [SC2TOG] 5 times. (5)
Stuff head a little more if needed.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew to body between 2 legs.
Shell:
Using Your Accent Color, work in BLO and in continuous rounds.
Put Stitch Marker at the beginning of each round to mark your rounds if needed.
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 7 SC in 2nd CH from hook. (7) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (14) Rnd 3: [2 SC in next st, SC in next st] 7 times. (21) Rnd 4: [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 7 times. (28) Rnds 5-7: SC in each st around. (28)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Be sure to have the Right Side facing out and sew shell to the body. Once you have it 3/4 of the way sewn closed, be sure to stuff the shell, but do not stuff too firmly.
Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!
Please send your finished turtles to:
Erika Reva Memering
MHATs Project
2956 Allen Street
Lake Station, IN 46405
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
Shark week 2017 starts now! What better way to DIVE in than with a great round-up blog just SWIMMING with some great shark crochet patterns? HOOK yourself a great new project that is sure to make a few JAWS drop! There’s an OCEAN of possibilities for gift giving ideas in this one great place. So FISH out your favorite yarn and get ready for a FIN-tastic week of patterns you can really sink your TEETH into.
Ok, I know, I know, I get carried away with the puns!! I promise I am at the TAIL end of them. Seriously. Last one. Have a great Shark Week everyone!
Click the links or the photo to take you to each pattern.
Save those cute outfits and protect the front of your baby’s clothing with The Blue Whale Baby Bib! This cotton bib uses a graphing technique to create this fun aquatic themed infant accessory! This would be cute in any combination of pastel colors! Makes a great gift for boys and girls!!
Whether you create this for your own little one or for someone special, this is perfect for baby showers, celebration of birth, or just to fill a need when you have a newborn. This bib will be a great addition to any layette!
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this bib:
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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.
You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this Whale Bib!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 120 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this bib is 9 inches wide and 8 inches long but you can make your straps as long as you’d like!
-The typical circumference of a baby neck is between 10 and 11 inches around.
-Use this awesome guide to learn Graph Pattern Designs
-This pattern does not have a graph available. I just have the written instructions
-I recommend to drop the yarn in the back and not trail it under your stitches when changing color, you won’t see it under your stitches then. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: 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.
Bib:
Start with Blue
Ch 22 Row 1: SC in 2nd Ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (21)
Row 2: 2SC in 1st st, SC in each st until last st, 2SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (23)
Row 3-5: Repeat Row 2 (After Row 5, you should have 29 sts)
Rows 6-11: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (29)
Row 12: With Blue, continue to SC in 23 sts, Change to White, SC in 3 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 3 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 13: With Blue, SC in 4 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 19 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 14: With White, SC in 1st st, Change to Blue, SC in 19 sts, Change to White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 15: With Blue, SC in 3 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 18 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 16: With White, SC in 1st st, Change to Blue, SC in 18 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in last 3 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 17: With Blue, SC in 4 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 17 sts, Change to White, SC in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 18: With White, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 16 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 6 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 19: With Blue, SC in 7 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 15 sts, Change to White, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 20: With White, SC in 3 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 14 sts, Change to White, SC in 4 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 8 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 21: With Blue, SC in 8 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 12 sts, Change to White, SC in last 4 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 22: With White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 10 sts, Change to White, SC in 5 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 9 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 23: With Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to White, SC in 2 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 5 sts, Change to White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 8 sts, Change to White, SC in last 6 sts ch 1, turn.
Row 24: With White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 6 sts, Change to White, SC in 7 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 5 sts, Change to White, SC in last 4 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 25: With White, SC in 6 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 3 sts, Change to White, SC in last 20 sts, ch 1, turn.
Row 26: With White, SC in 20 sts, Change to Blue, SC in 2 sts, Change to White, SC in last 7 sts, ch 1, turn.
Rows 27-32: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (29)
You can continue SC Rows until your bib is as long as you need it to be. End on an Even Numbered row.
At this point, go on to making the straps.
Right Strap: Row 1: SC in 12 sts, leave the rest unworked, ch 1, turn. (12) Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in the rest of the sts on the row, ch 1, turn. (11) Row 3: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11) Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sts (See video tutorial for visual and audio instructions) Rows 14-19: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 20: SC in 2 sts, Ch 2, Sk 2 sts, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (Button hole made) Row 21: SC in each st and each ch across.
Fasten off, weave in end
Left Strap:
Sk 5 sts on Row 32 of bib, attach yarn
(Working from inside center of bib to edge) Row 1: SC in each st to end of row, ch 1, turn. (12) Row 2: SC in each st until 2 sts remain, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (11) Row 3: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (11) Rows 4-13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you have 6 sts (See video tutorial for visual and audio instructions) Rows 14-20: SC in each st across, Ch 1, turn. (6)
Do not fasten off
Continue to SC around entire piece, change color where blue portion starts and then pick back up with white. (SEE VIDEO TUTORIAL TO SEE WHERE TO START AND STOP COLOR CHANGES)
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Tail fin:
Ch 22
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 Chs, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 3 chs, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 chs, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, [Sl st, ch 2, Sl st] in last ch, working on opposite side of foundation ch: SC in next st, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 sts, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 3 sts, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next 2 sts, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last, ch 2, sl st to first sl st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly step:
Sew tail fin to bib using photos as a visual guide.
Sew button on Strap opposite to button hole.
Eye:
Ch 2 Round 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook,
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Splashes: Small Splash:
Ch 2, 3 SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 more SC in same ch, sl st to first SC, Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Larger Splash:
Make 2
Ch 2, 3 HDC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 more HDC in same ch, sl st to first HDC, Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly step:
Sew eye and splashes to the bib.
Weave in all your ends.
Enjoy!!
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
Recently, a catalog arrived in my mailbox with a unique selection of gift items for all ages. In typical fashion, I often find myself thinking about how to make similar items using crochet.
I fell in love with these darling booties that were similarly made out of fabric and set out to create a crochet pair designed only using yarn!
We all derive inspiration from various sources, but it isn’t always possible to recreate each design substituting yarn as fiber of choice but thankfully, this adorable pair of booties turned out to be quite the exception!
I hope you enjoy making your very own for a special infant. I give tips for increasing the sizing for any age in the video tutorial.
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make these booties:
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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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“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.
You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make these booties!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 200 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for these booties are 5 inches (13 cm) long and will fit a 3-6 month old baby. (find other sole measurements here)
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Sole: Make 2
Chain 10 Rnd 1: 2 SC into 2nd ch from hook. SC in next 5 chs, HDC in next 2 sts, 8 DC in last ch, Working on other side of foundation, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in last stitch where beginning 2 SC are. Don’t join. (26 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in 1st st, 2 SC in next. SC 7, HDC in next, 2 HDC in each of the next 6 stitches, HDC in next, SC 7, 2 SC in last 2 sts. Do not join (36 sts)
Rnd 3: SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next, SC in next 10 sts, 2 SC in next 2 stitches, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts. SC in next 10 sts, 2SC in next st. SC in last 2 sts. Sl st in next st. Turn. (42 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, Sl St in each st around. Fasten off. (42 sts)
Top of shoe: Make 2
Ch 2 Row 1: 2 SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (2) Row 2-3: SC across, ch 1, turn. (2) Row 4: 2 SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4) Rows 5-6: SC across, ch 1, turn. (4) Row 7: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 8: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 9: SC across, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 10: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (10) Rows 11-34: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10) Row 35: SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 36: SC across, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 37: SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 38: SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (4) Rows 39-40: SC across, ch 1, turn. (4) Row 41: [SC2TOG] 2 times, ch 1, turn. (2) Rows 42-43: SC across, ch 1, turn. (2)
Fasten off with super long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew Top of Bootie to Sole. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Eyes:
With White: Make 4
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 8HDC in 2nd ch from hook
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
With Black: Make 4
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6SC in 2nd ch from hook
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew black part to white part and sew to booties
Add white embellishments along sides of booties
Mouth: Make 2
Ch 21 Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 2 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, DC in next 10 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, SC in next 2 chs, Sl st in last ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Assembly Step:
Sew Mouth to Booties using the blue yarn. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Tail fin: Make 2
Ch 26 Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 9 chs, SC
in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew Tail to booties. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
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
Get ready to sink your crochet hooks into this “fin-tastic” Shark Bag! Grab your flip flops, sunscreen, and a beach towel and go straight to the nearest beach with this fun aquatic accessory! Perfect for kids of all ages, especially the young at heart! Do you know the perfect person who would love this tote? Share this with them! It is “JAWsome”!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this bag:
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.
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.
You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this bag!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 350 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 round and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for this bag are 20 Inches long (50cm), and 10 inches (25cm) for just the bag portion
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Body of Bag:
With Gray, Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Ch 36 Rnd 1: SC in 1st ch and each ch around to create ring. (36) Rnd 2: [2SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42) Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48) Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 7 sts] 6 times. (54) Rnd 5: [2SC in next st, SC in next 8 sts] 6 times. (60) Rnds 6-32: SC in each st around until the bag is as long as you want it to be. (I stopped at 10 inches)
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
Attach White to any st on round 32 Row 33: *Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next, sk 2 sts on round 32, Sl st in next st, repeat from * until you have as many teeth as you want. (stopped at 9 teeth) Sl st to next st, fasten off, weave in ends.
Tail: With Gray
Ch 30 Rnd 1: SC in 1st ch and each ch around to create ring. (30) Rnd 2: [2SC in next st, SC in next 4 sts] 6 times. (36) Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next 5 sts] 6 times. (42) Rnd 4: [2SC in next st, SC in next 6 sts] 6 times. (48) Rnds 5-11: SC in each st around until the tail is as long as you want it to be.
Fasten off with long tail. Assembly step: Sew tail closed and sew to the inside of the bottom of the bag. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Eye: With Black
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6) Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten of with long tail for sewing.
Add a fleck of white in the eye for detail.
Sew to bag.
Belly of Shark:
With White
Ch 11 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch and across, ch 1, turn. (10) Row 2: SC in 8 sts, SC2TOG, Ch 1, turn. (9) Rows 3-7: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (9) Row 8: SC in 7 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8) Rows 9-13: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 14: SC in 6 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (7) Rows 15-23: SC in each st across, ch 1 turn. (7) Row 24: SC in 5 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6) Rows 25-31: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 32: SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (5) Rows 33-35: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (5) Row 36: SC in 3 sts, SC2TOG. (4)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew to shark body. (See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Top fin: Make 2 with Gray
Ch 2 Row 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (4) Row 2: 2SC in 1st st, SC in next 2 sts, 2SC in last st, turn. (6) Row 3: Ch up 2 (counts as st), DC in same st, 2DC in each st across, turn. (12) Row 4: Ch up 2 (counts as st), DC in same st, *DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (16) Row 5: Ch up 2 (counts as st), DC in same st, *DC in next 3 sts, 2 DC in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (20) Row 6: Ch up 2 (counts as st), DC in same st, *DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (24)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Sew the front and back pieces together and then sew them to the shark. See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Pocket: With Gray
Ch 13 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. (12) Rows 2-8: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (12) Row 9: SC2TOG, SC in 8 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (10) Row 10: SC2TOG, SC in 6 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 11: SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 12: SC2TOG, SC in 2 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (4)
Continue to SC around whole piece. Fasten off.
Sew to shark side. Use photos as guide. Make sure the pocket is functional (don’t sew up the top side of the pocket)
Gills:
With Black Make 3
Ch 11, fasten off with long tail.
Sew to shark.
Straps: Make 2
Start with long tail for sewing
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) Rnds 3-40: SC in each st around. (12) Rnd 41: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6) Fasten off with tail for sewing.
Sew to inside of bag.
Enjoy!!
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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
