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Crochet for Earth Day

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Louie Mensinger

I obviously love crocheting, but I often find myself thinking there’s more I can do to help. So this week to celebrate Earth Day, I wanted to help support a cause that I think desperately needs it. For the next 10 days, April 15th to the 25th, all proceeds from my newest pattern for a crocheted Earth will go directly to the World Wildlife Foundation to help Wildlife Conservation and combat Climate Change and Deforestation.

The pattern teaches you how to crochet a tiny amigurumi earth and includes a brand new system I created to help explain vast amounts of color changes as well as a full video tutorial taking you stitch by stitch. It’s actually surprisingly easy to make and I’ve already seen a bunch of brand new crocheters able to successfully make a planet earth after just a few tries. For somewhat experienced crocheters, you can finish one of these up in just over half an hour, and I’ve even made one out of thread that was way easier than it looks.

If you’re not a crocheter and would like to learn, maybe look through Crocheting101.com first, it’s a free video series and ebook I made to help teach how to crochet to complete beginners. But honestly with all the video tutorials and photos, after just a few chapters and some determination, you could successfully make this.

You can find the pattern really easily by just going to ClubCrochet.com/EARTH and I’ll be tracking all purchases through that website, as well as through Etsy and Ravelry.

Purchase on Etsy || Purchase on Ravelry

The pattern is only $3, which is honestly not very much, so I’ll also be providing links below to help donate more if you’d like to. I know I’ll be donating more myself.

And please, if you can, share this message. Post photos of your completed Earth on social media and as a project on Ravelry, and in your crocheting communities on Facebook and Reddit. Feel free to tag me if you can, I’m @louiesloops basically everywhere.

Thanks so much for watching and I hope together we can make a bit of change in the right direction.

Pasta la Pizza and Happy Hookin!
-Louie

The Bobble Stitch

November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

In this tutorial I’ll show you how to crochet a bobble stitch, and how to use them to completely change the way you make your amigurumi.

*Requires a free Club Crochet Account

Here are some other tutorials you might like

August Monthly Hook-Up

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Hey there! It’s been a while! Turned out these monthly hook-ups took a lot of time to create, but I just had to make one this month to show you all the cool new things from Club Crochet.

Headsup, the first one might be a little weird, but even if you’re not into Goblins and Orcs I think you’ll like the second one.

August's Theme

Which brings us to this months theme which are Goblinoids!

Wait.. what?

Okay I know that sounds really weird, so let me explain. Goblinoids are what I’m calling the overarching theme of characters I’ve been making including Goblins, Trolls, Orcs, Ogres, and Hobgoblins.

I’ve been making these guys for a while but never really showed anyone so I’m a bit nervous but excited to share them with you. They’re great for DnD characters, finger puppets or toys.

I’ve been actually working on a table top game to play with them that I’ll be releasing once it’s been properly tested, so stay tuned!

I know it’s weird but there’s something about them that just really get’s me excited about crochet.

I’ll be slowly releasing all the patterns for each of these characters throughout the month.

But I think the coolest addition to these is the Customize your Goblinoid pattern which is as series of tutorials and videos showing how to add details, items and weapons to your characters.

I realize not everyone in Club Crochet will be as into Goblinoids as me, so this month I’m also releasing a second super big project!

This is Amigurumi 101, a new series from Club Crochet built to teach you how to make your amigurumi better, easier, and quicker!

It’s an ongoing series of tutorials all with their own video. Here’s some of the topics to look for…

New Stitches: These will teach you brand new stitches to add to your amigurumi arsenal. It’s more than just a tutorial though, we’ll be diving deep into stitches talking about exactly how they work and ways you can manipulate yarn to work exactly like you want.

New Techniques: This will go into using a variety of different techniques to build different shapes and colors in your amigurumi. For example, how to crochet dots using only color changes!

Build your own patterns: These will be somewhat mini patterns showing how to make specific body parts which you can put together in your own patterns!

How Amigurumi 101 works...

Amigurumi 101 is an ongoing series with new episodes coming out monthly. I plan on getting out 2 of these a month, and every episode will be available with a Club Crochet Membership.

Once a month one of the episodes from the library will be released for non members. But Club Crochet Members get early access to all episodes and exclusive episodes, on top of the monthly patterns and kits.

Thank you so much for reading along! I’ve been working on these projects for a long while, so I truly hope you like them and that they are of use to you!

And if you’re not too into Goblins and stuff, don’t worry, cute crocheted characters are coming back next month 🙂

Pasta la Pizza, and Happy Hookin!
-Lou

David Bowie Amigurumi

April 3, 2018July 3, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Purchase on Etsy || Purchase on Ravelry

What does this mean?

Have your own crocheted Ziggy Stardust sitting safe and sound on your dresser or hanging on your back pack! This little Bowie miniature amigurumi measures about 2 inches tall when finished and includes 5 unique video tutorials to help you get through the tough parts!

Materials:
• The Yarn (Worsted Weight)
– Red (Hair and Makeup)
– Sand (Skintone)
– Yellow (Clothes)
– Light Blue (Details)
– Black (Eyeliner)
• 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
– 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)

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

Sheik Pod Puppet Pattern

January 22, 2018February 14, 2018 by Louie Mensinger

Purchase on Etsy || Purchase on Ravelry

What does this mean?

Have your own crocheted Sheik as a finger puppet, sitting safe and sound on your dresser, or hanging on your back pack! This little Sheik 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)
– Navy (Pants)
– Light Blue (Chest)
– Blue (Leggings)
– White (Undershirt)
– Sand (Skin Tone)
– Yellow (Hair)
– Red Thread (Eye Symbol)
• 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)

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

How to Crochet Button-on Elf Ears

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 by Louie Mensinger

Probably my favorite part about the Santa Hat pattern are the button-on Elf Ears you can make and add to the side of your Santa Hat! And you can remove them at any time so you’re not stuck as Santa’s helper forever.

This part of the pattern is a Club Crochet Exclusive meaning that you’ll need a membership to access the pattern. You can learn more about the other benefits of a membership and upgrade you’re account here!

Here are some other tutorials you might like

How Amigurumi 101 works...

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