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Chubzilla Pattern

April 6, 2018April 6, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

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Pattern by Geeky Hooker

This is the first guest pattern up on Club Crochet! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern Geeky Hooker! Check out her website here, and her new book, Literary Yarns, here!

The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Olive Green
– Yellow
– Forest Green (Fin)
•Size E4/3.50mm Hook
•Plastic Safety Bead Eyes
•Stuffing
•Needle

Gauge : 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 5” tall
Worked in the round

The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Hdc : Half-Double Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– FLO : Front Loops Only
– BLO : Back Loops Only

The Pattern

Time codes below, ex: (7:47), pertain to the time codes on the video

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(02:20) Arms (make 2):
[All in O (Olive Green)]
Ch 2 or use Magic Loop method

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (6)

Rnd 2: [sc 1, inc] repeat 3 times (9)

Rnd 3: sc in each st (9)

Sl.st 1, cut the yarn pull through to sew onto the long section.

(05:13) Legs (make 2):
[Starting in Y]
Ch 2 or use Magic Loop method

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (6) [All Y]

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12) [All Y]

Rnds 3 – 4: sc in each st around (12 x 2) [All O]

Sl.st 1, cut the yarn pull through to sew onto the long section. Sew to the bottom of the body, offset to the side so that your little monster can sit.

(08:37) Tail:
[All in O]
Ch 2 or use Magic Loop method

Rnd 1: Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (3)

Rnd 2: Working in BLO, sc in each st (3)

Rnd 3: inc in each st (6)

Rnd 4: [sc 1, inc] repeat 3 times (9)

Rnd 5: [sc 2, inc] repeat 3 times (12)

Sl.st in next st, cut the yarn and pull through, leaving a long enough end to sew this onto the body.

(13:30) Spines:
[All in Forest Green]
Ch 25

Row 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, sl.st,
[ch 3, skip 1 st, sl.st in next] repeat 9 times,
[ch 2, skip 1 st, sl.st in next] repeat 2 times, sl.st 1.

Cut the yarn and pull through. Sew the strip of spines to the monster’s back starting from the tapered end of the spines, starting from the tip of the tail and ending at the top of the head.

Body:
[Starting in O]
Ch 2 or use Magic Loop method

(17:13) Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (6) [All O]

(17:49) Rnd 2: inc in each st (12) [All O]

(18:45) Rnd 3: [sc, inc] repeat 6 times (18) [All O]

(19:52) Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc] repeat 6 times (24) [All O]

(21:04) Rnd 5: [sc 3, inc] repeat 6 times (30) [All O]

(22:31) Rnd 6 – 7: sc in each st (30 x 2) [All O]

(23:00) Rnd 8: sc 13, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 13 (32) [All O]

(24:53) Rnd 9: sc 13, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 13 (34) [All O]

(26:33) Rnd 10: sc 13, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 13 (36) [All O]

(28:04) Rnds 11 – 12: sc in each st (36 x 2) [All O]

(28:34) Rnd 13: sc 13, invdec 2, sc 2, invdec 2, sc 13 (32) [All O]

(31:00) Rnd 14: sc 13, invdec 1, sc 2, invdec 1, sc 13 (30) [All O]

(32:45) Rnd 15: [sc 4, inc] repeat 6 times (36) [All O]

(35:00) Attach safety eyes between rows 8 and 9, about 8 stitches apart.

(38:09) Rnd 16: [sc 5, inc] repeat 6 times (42) [17 O, 8 Y, 17 O]

(42:58) Using black embroidery oss, sew on two nostrils on the snout.

(45:47) Rnd 17: sc in each st (42) [17 O, 9 Y, 16 O]

(48:24) Rnd 18 – 20: sc in each st (42 x 3) [17 O, 10 Y, 15 O]

(51:06) Rnd 21: [sc 5, invdec] repeat 6 times (36) [16 O, 7 Y, 13 O]

(55:46) Rnd 22: [sc 4, invdec] repeat 6 times (30) [14 O, 6 Y, 10 O]

(59:05) Rnd 23: [sc 3, invdec] repeat 6 times (24) [All O]

(1:00:56) Sew on the arms, legs, and tail.

(1:07:27) Stuff rmly, taking care to stuff into the snout area as well. Continue to stuff as needed as you going along from this point on.

(1:08:31) Rnd 24: [sc 2, invdec] repeat 6 times (18) [All O]

(1:10:22) Rnd 25: [sc 1, dec] repeat 6 times (12) [All O]

(1:12:41) Rnd 26: dec in each st (6) [All O]

(1:14:56) Cut the yarn and pull through. Make sure its stuffed fully and sew together.

(1:15:56) Sew on the spine along the back.

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Antlered Meeble Walker Pattern

March 27, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

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What does this mean?

Although they are safe from danger of most predators due to their surprising strength, Antlered Meeble Walkers are extraordinarily shy and will often remain in solitude. This Meeble Walker monster amigurumi measures about 4 inches tall when finished and includes a full unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!

Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Fuzzy Red (Hair)
– Orange (Skin Tone)
– Off-White (Horns)
– Purple (Nose)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle

Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 4” tall

Worked in the Round

The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease
– BLO : Back Loops Only
– Bo : Bobble Stitch
1. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch
2. Yarn over and pull through
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops
4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 four times total
5. Yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook

For color changes in Bobble Stitches: [Blue/Red/Green] = [Step 3/Step 1/Step 2]

Color Changes:
(Watch the video)
This pattern requires a few color changes. Be sure to check the note at the end of each Rnd before you make the round to know when to change colors. Carry colors required for each round along with you before you need to do a color change.

For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)

February’s Monthly Hook-Up

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Monthly Hook-up

February 2018

New Patterns

Monthly #ClubCrochet Giveaway Winner!

This months #clubcrochet winner was

‎Michelle Czinski‎

who posted this awesome anatomical heart she made in the Facebook Group!!

You can enter to win a free 30 day membership to Club Crochet by posting a picture of anything you made using a Club Crochet pattern with #clubcrochet! One person each month will be chosen to win!

Book n' Hook Club

This month we listened to

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

and crocheted some stuff while we listened! I finished up a large plushy version of Marvin, the depressed robot, a little whale, and a mouse (which my new cat owns now)

I’m not the only one that made cool stuff during the Book n’ Hook Club. Check out some of the other stuff people made during the livestreams!

Next month we’ll be giving the Book n’ Hook Club a break and move onto Monster Mondays! Learn more

Club Crochet News

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Next month

March of the Monsters

This months theme is Monsters! We’ll be crocheting a bunch of classic and original monsters!

Join us for Monster Mondays!

Every Monday this month join Louie as he crochets a completely original monster based off a drawing!

Want your monster crocheted? Post a drawing with #crochetmymonster to Instagram, Twitter or in the Club Crochet Facebook Group!

Make sure to tag @LouiesLoops so he doesn’t miss your monster drawing.

Previous monsters…

First guest hooker!

I’ve been wanting to start branching out to feature new crocheters in the Club Crochet Library, and this month (March) we’ll have our very first Guest Hooker!

Look out for @GeekyHookers pattern in the library this month!

Crocheting 101 Live

Having trouble getting started crocheting or just want to learn some new techniques? Join Louie as he crochets the final project from Crocheting 101 live!

Ask questions
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Princess Leia Pod Puppet

February 24, 2018February 24, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

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What does this mean?

Have your own crocheted Princess Leia sitting safe and sound on your dresser or hanging on your back pack! This little Princess from Star Wars miniature amigurumi measures about 2 inches tall when finished and includes a full unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!

Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Sand (Skin Tone)
– Dark Brown (Hair)
– Black (Eyeliner / Shoes)
– White (Shirt and Shoes)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle

Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall

Worked in the Round

For color changes in Bobble Stitches: [Blue/Red/Green] = [Step 3/Step 1/Step 2]

For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)

Anatomical Heart Pattern

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Purchase on Etsy || Purchase on Ravelry

What does this mean?

Have your own crocheted heart sitting on your desk or as a gift to your significant other! This Anatomical Heart amigurumi measures about the size of an actual human heart when finished and includes a full unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!

Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Red (Main Color)
– Pink (Veins)
– Blue (Veins)
• Black Thread (Mouth)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle

Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall

Worked in the Round

The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase
– Sc2tog : Single Crochet 2 Together
– InvDec : Invisible Decrease

Get the Kit

Get the kit including the pattern and all the materials you’ll need to make the pattern!

Materials Included:
– Worsted Weight yarn (3 colors)
– Stuffing
– Black Thread
– Safety Bead Eyes (x 2)

Not Included in the Kit:
– Size US-G/4.00mm
– Needle to sew in ends
– Scissors

January’s Monthly Hook-Up

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

January's New Patterns

Okay, fine you caught me… I love The Legend of Zelda!! And maybe I went a little overboard with the patterns this month (again) but I just couldn’t stop myself!!

The full pattern bundle is available here

But you can also get the individual patterns too! Check out each of the patterns below!

Link

Princess Zelda

Ganon

Bokoblins

Sheik

Fairy

Monthly #ClubCrochet Giveaway Winner!

Each month I’m giving away a free 30 Day Membership to Club Crochet!

This months winner was Francisco Reyes Jr who made an awesome version of the crocheted Link’s Shield pattern!

To enter for a chance to win, crochet anything you make using a pattern from Club Crochet and post it on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Crafty Amino with #ClubCrochet! One person each month will be chosen at random to win a free 30 Day Membership to Club Crochet!

January's Book n' Hook Club Update

Here’s what I made…

This was the first ever month for the Book n’ Hook Club, a book club made for crocheters!

This month we listened to Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone on audiobook while we crocheted some stuff and it was so fun!!

I ended up getting a buuunch of Harry potter characters made, I completed everyone I wanted to except for Snape :/

I haven’t made patterns for these guys yet, but it’s something I’m definitely interested in if you would like them! Make sure to let me know by commenting on the YouTube video or below!

Obviously, I’m not the only one that crocheted some stuff during the Book n’ Hook Club!

Here are some of my favorite submissions to #booknhookclub that other watchers made durring the Book n’ Hook Club! As you can see, they don’t have to be based around the book, but they can be!

Try to join us for the livestreams! We do one each week, and, if you want to re-watch the livestreams you can watch all the previous episodes that are uploaded after the livestream at our hub

www.ClubCrochet.com/BOOK

Here’s what other listeners made…

February’s Book:

The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams

Livestream Schedule for February:

Part 1 || Friday, February 9th @ 3pm

Part 2 || Friday, February 16th @ 3pm

Part 3 || Friday, February 23th @ 3pm

Other Updates

New Facebook Group!

We just started a brand spankin’ new Facebook group for Club Crochet where members can post projects their working on, stay up to date with events, and ask for help or recomendations!

Thanks so much for reading! I’m currently working on February’s patterns as well as fixing up some older patterns that I didn’t have time for last month! Cant wait to share.

Pasta la Pizza and Happy Hookin!
-Lou

Bokoblin Pod Puppet

February 5, 2018February 14, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

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What does this mean?

Have your own crocheted minions as a finger puppet, sitting safe and sound on your dresser, or hanging on your back pack! This little Bokoblin from The Legend of Zelda miniature amigurumi measures about 2 inches tall when finished and includes a full unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!

Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Main Color (Skin)
– Salmon (Nose)
– Darker Main Color (Nostrils)
– Brown (Loin Cloth / Sword)
– White (Teeth)
– Sand (Horn)
– Beige (Arm Bands)
* Grey (Weapon)
* Purple (Tongue)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle

Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall

Worked in the Round

For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)

Get the Pattern Bundle

Get the full bundle of Zelda patterns including:

• Classic Link
• Princess Zelda
• Sheik
• Ganon
• Bokogoblins

Includes instructions on how to make the characters into finger puppets!

Every pattern includes a full length video tutorial, so you’ll never miss a stitch

Ganon Pod Puppet Pattern

February 5, 2018March 2, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Purchase on Etsy || Purchase on Ravelry

What does this mean?

Give our heros a villain with this crocheted Ganon pattern! This pattern will teach you how to crochet the prince of darkness, Ganon, including instructions on how to make his iconic cape! The miniature amigurumi / finger puppet measures about 2 inches tall when finished and includes a full unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!

For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)

Get the Pattern Bundle

Get the full bundle of Zelda patterns including:

• Classic Link
• Princess Zelda
• Sheik
• Ganon
• Bokogoblins

Includes instructions on how to make the characters into finger puppets!

Every pattern includes a full length video tutorial, so you’ll never miss a stitch

Unicorn Mini Amigurumi

February 3, 2018March 3, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Purchase on Etsy || Purchase on Ravelry

What does this mean?

Have your own crocheted Unicorn sitting safe and sound on your dresser or hanging on your back pack! These little mystical horses miniature amigurumi measure about 2 inches tall when finished and includes a full unique video tutorial to help you get through the tough parts!

Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Color A (Main color)
– Color B (Hooves/Nose)
– Fuzzy Color (Mane/Tail)
• Size G6/4.00mm Hook
• Plastic Saftey Bead Eyes
• Stuffing
• Needle

Gauge: 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1” | Finished piece is about 2” tall

Worked in the Round

For color changes in Bobble Stitches: [Blue/Red/Green] = [Step 3/Step 1/Step 2]

For color changes with Color/Color (ex: 1 Red/Blue), make the first pull through with the first color (Red), and next with the second color (Blue)

How to Crochet a Fairy in a Bottle

January 24, 2018February 14, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

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Hey Listen!

So I made this cute little fairy in a bottle for my girlfriend! Thought it could also make pretty cool earrings or a keychain!

The Materials:
•The Yarn (Worsted Weight Cotton or Thread)
– Pink (Main Color)
– White (Wings)
•Size G6/4.00mm Hook (For Worsted Weight Yarn) or Size 1.25 mm Hook (For thread)
•Stuffing
•Needle
*Jar with cork top, fishing line, and scotch tape

Gauge : 5 Rnds and 4 sts per 1”
Finished piece is about 2” tall
Worked in the round

The Stitches:
– Ch : Chain stitch
– St : Stitch
– Sl.st : Slip Stitch
– Sc : Single Crochet
– Hdc : Half-Double Crochet
– Dec/Inc : Decrease/Increase

The Pattern

(01:42) Large Wings (make 2):
[All in White]
Ch 7, working in BLO of the chs, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl.st 1, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 2 (6)

Ch 1, cut the yarn and pull through. Sew onto the body in Rnd 3 / 4.

(04:00) Small Wings (make 2):
[All in White]
Ch 3, working in BLO of the chs, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl.st 1, hdc 1 (2)

Ch 1, cut the yarn and pull through. Sew onto the body just below each large wing.

Main Body:
[All in Pink]
Ch 2 or use magic loop method

(06:49) Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook or into magic loop (6)

(07:28) Rnd 2: inc (sc 2) in each st around (12)

(08:26) Rnd 3: [sc 3, inc] repeat 3 times (15)

(09:30) Rnd 4 – 6: sc in each st (15 x 3)

(10:00) Rnd 7: [sc 3, invdec] repeat 3 times (12)

(11:30) Sew on the wings.

(17:35) Rnd 8: dec in each st (6)

Cut the yarn, stuff, and sew closed.

Attach to the jar by sewing through the finished fairy with fishing line and taping onto the cork lid.

This tutorial is brought to you by…

• Monthly patterns and projects
• Full video tutorials for each pattern
• Access to the Club Crochet Library
• Kits mailed directly to your door with all the materials to make one of that months patterns.

The Pattern

Monthly Hook-up

February 2018

New Patterns

Monthly #ClubCrochet Giveaway Winner!

‎Michelle Czinski‎

Book n' Hook Club

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Club Crochet News

New Home Page!

Purchase individual patterns

Next month

March of the Monsters

Join us for Monster Mondays!

First guest hooker!

Crocheting 101 Live

Get the Kit

January's New Patterns

Monthly #ClubCrochet Giveaway Winner!

January's Book n' Hook Club Update

The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxyby Douglas Adams

Other Updates

New Facebook Group!

Get the Pattern Bundle

The Pattern

The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams