Minimalist Bulbasaur

My boyfriend's birthday was at the end of January and his favorite Pokemon is Bulbasaur, so I decided to crochet him one. I'm personally more of an electric Pokemon type (my first Pokemon game was Pokemon yellow), but I can't really hate on an adorable little Bulbasaur.

This guy is a very minimalist approach to Bulbasaur. I actually like to paint too and I usually do pretty minimalist paintings. I guess I'm just on a simplicity kick! It's still really cute though. :)

Materials

Simply Soft by Caron in Lt. Country Blue

Lily Sugar and Cream Cotton in Dark Pine

9mm safety eyes

Polyfil stuffing

yarn needle

Stitches/Abbreviations Used

sc - single crochet

inc - increase (two sc in one stitch)

invdec - invisible decrease (tutorial here) 

sl st - slip stitch

ch - chain 

*repeat around what is in the asterisks* 

Pattern

Head

(with light country blue)

1. sl st, ch 2, 6 sc in first ch

2. *inc around* (12)

3. *1sc, inc* (18)

4. *2sc, inc* (24)

5. *3sc, inc* (30)

6. sc around

7. *3sc, invdec* (24)

8-10. sc around

11. *2sc, invdec* (18)

At this point, add safety eyes and stuff, then pinch the sides together and use your left over yarn tail to sew the head shut. It should be slightly curved (like in the picture). 

Body

(This is actually somewhat tricky!)

Legs (make two):

1. sl, ch 2, 6 sc in first ch

2. *1sc, inc* (9)

3-7. sc around. 

Cut the string, but don't finish off.

sl st one loop of one leg into the loop of the over leg,

then continue to sc around until you get to the back of the leg you are working on.

When you run out of stitches on your one leg, continue onto the next leg without skipping any stitches. Continue to work around to the front. 

8-10. sc around the body. (18 st per row)

11. *4sc, invdec* (15)

12-24. sc around

24. sc around until you're between the legs, then ch 2 and sl st into other side of body.

25-27. sc around leg

28. *1sc, invdec* (6)

29. *invdec* close off leg.

30. sl st into other side of body and start creating other leg by repeating steps 24-29. 

*Make sure to stuff while going along! 

Bulb
(with dark pine)
1. sl st, ch 2, four sc in first st
2. *1 sc, inc*
3. *2 sc, inc*
4. *3 sc, inc*
5. *1 sc, inc*
6. *2 sc, inc*
7. *4 sc, inc*
8. sc around 
9. sc around
10. *2 sc, invdec* repeat
11. *1 sc, invdec* repeat

Stuff and finish off. 

Attach bulb in front of back legs and attach head in front of bulb and your minimalist Bulbasaur is finished! :D

Finn's Hat - Nook Cover

The other day, I decided I wanted to make a cover for my nook color that didn't have to come completely off while I was reading, so I made one like this. It's modeled after Finn's hat from Adventure Time. 

This pattern isn't really so much a pattern so much as it is a guideline. It can be adapted to a kindle or nook touch pretty easily. Regardless, here's how I made my cover.

Materials

One skein of white yarn, DK weight (You could use worsted just fine, I just happened to have DK on hand)

H hook

yarn needle

Pattern

-Chain stitch about as wide as your e-reader is (maybe a stitch or two short).

-Half-double crochet across, and continue doing so until you have a panel that is almost as wide and as tall as your e-reader. Make sure it's not any bigger, because you want it to fit snugly. I included a picture of the cover it by itself.

-In your last stitch, start single crocheting in the round - go up the sides of your panel. At the corners, do a decrease. Continue crocheting in the round until you are satisfied with how much it covers.

-Finish your cover part by slip stitching the last round.

Ears (make two).

1. slip stitch, chain two, then six single crochet in second chain from hook. 

2. increase around (12 stitches)

3. One single crochet, then increase (x3) (15 stitches)

4. Single crochet around until you have the desired length of ears for your hat-cover.

5. Attach to cover! 

HOORAY YOU HAVE FINN'S HAT TO COVER YOUR E-READER YAY.

Simple Cat hat

The first thing I ever sold in my etsy shop (I think it was around two years ago maybe?) was a purple cat ear hat with puff balls and ear flaps. It was a cute hat, but maybe a little short for my tastes. My skills since then have improved exponentially as have my ability to whip things up quickly. I've also worked and improved on this pattern since I first made it. Now you can make a cat ear hat, too! (Sans ear flaps. If anyone is interested, I will post a variation of this hat!)

Cat Hat!

Materials

One skein of any color yarn, worsted weight (I used Hobby Lobby's "I Love This Yarn")

H hook

Tapestry needle

Stitches/Abbreviations Used

dc - double crochet

fpdc - front post double crochet (video)

bpdc - back post double crochet (video)

hdc - half double crochet

sc - single crochet

inc - increase (two dc in one stitch)

sl st - slip stitch

ch - chain 

*repeat around what is in the asterisks* 

Pattern

Hat

1. Either magic ring, then 12 dc or ch 4 then 12 dc into 3rd ch from hook. Pull tight. Sl st to join.

2. Inc around (24), sl st to join

3. *dc in next stitch, then inc* (36) sl st to join.

4. *dc in next two stitches, then inc* (48) sl st to join

5. *dc in next three stitches, then inc* (60) sl st to join

6. dc around

7. *dc in next four stitches, then inc* (72) sl st to join.

I usually stop increasing at this row because I like my hats a little snug. My head is 21 inches around, so if it's snug on me and you have a bigger head, you might want to do another row ;)

8 (optional). *dc in next five stitches, then inc* (84) sl st to join.

9. Continue dc around until hat reaches desired length. I typically stop when it covers the tip top of my ears. 

10 - 13. *fpdc, bpdc around, then sl st to join* around for three or so rows, until you're satisfied with the ribbing of the hat. 

Ears (Make two)

These are done in the round.

1. ch 3, then 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Pull tight.

2. hdc around

3. hdc inc around (12)

4. hdc around

5. *hdc in next stitch, then hdc inc* (18)

6. hdc around

7. *hdc in next two stitches, then hdc inc* (24)

8. sc around.

9. Close up the ear. Make sure you have it situated where when it's closed up, it's a nice triangular cat ear. Stick your crochet hook through your stitch, and the stitch on the other side, then sc on top of that stitch. I've included the pictures from my narwhal pattern to illustrate it a bit further.

10. Leave a LONG tail so you can sew the ears to the hat! 

A tip on sewing the ears to the hat: Put the hat on your head, look into a mirror, and pinch where you think the ears would look the best. Pull off your hat, keeping your hands pinched, and sew the ears to where you pinched. Hooray cat ear hat! :)

Pokeball Scarf

I'm moving this pattern from my regular blog to here, since this is my patterns blog. I'll also update it a little.



I made this over the past summer, and it was featured on FYPblog, so I figured I would go ahead and post the pattern. It’s easy to figure out and not too hard for people with crochet experience to figure out. :)

Yarn: any acrylic, but "I Love This Yarn!" is always good.
Hook: H or I is fine. Guage really doesn’t matter

It’s crocheted long ways, so it’ll be 10 long rows. Also, I would like to point out that to have the ‘squarer’ edges, I do not chain three for my double crochet stitches. I only chain one. It works better for me.

Stitches needed:
ch - chain
sk - skip
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch

Row 1: With red, Ch 200 (or however long you want the scarf to be)
Row 2: Sk 1, dc across. 198.
Row 3: Ch 1, dc across. 198.
Row 4: Repeat row 3.
Rows 5-6: Repeat row 3, but with black.
Rows 7-10: Repeat, but with white.
Darn in ends.

For “Button” (make two):
1: With white, magic circle (or ch 3) and dc 15 into magic circle. sl st to join.
2: Increase in every stitch around. Sl st at the end. (30)
3: With black, sc two in the first stitch, then one in the next stitch. Repeat around. Sl st, then fasten off. (45)
4.Find middle of scarf, then sew button to both sides of the scarf. Pokeball scarf!

As usual, it's in my shop!

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As usual, this pattern is a Ramen Needles original and it would be awesome if you would not sell this pattern. Feel free to sell the finished product, but please please please (pretty please) credit it to me. I make these patterns for free (for now), but it's upsetting when people don't credit things to me. :c

Spiral Beanie

I had made a hat similar to this (just using backpost double crochet, that's about all that is similar), but I just did not like it. It was too short and no matter how many alterations/additions/changes I made to the pattern, it pissed me off. I won't tell you what pattern it is, because I'm sure someone worked very hard on it. Badmouthing specific people seems mean.

I did really like the idea of the spiral though, but I figured I could make it the way I wanted. I asked if people on tumblr wanted the pattern. They said yes. Well, here it is. :)

Spiral Beanie
Stitches needed:
Ch - chain
dc - double crochet
bpdc - backpost double crochet
bptr - backpost triple crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
** repeat what it is inside asterisks*

Yarn
I used one skein of Bamboo Ewe by Debbie Stoller, but really any worsted weight yarn will do.

Hook
I used an H hook!



Pattern:
Note: You will probably want to keep a stitch marker as to where you end, as this is crochet in the round!
1. Magic circle, or ch 4 and dc 12. Pull tight. (12)
2. bpdc increase around. (24)
3. *bpdc in next stitch, bpdc increase* (36)
4. *bpdc in next two stiches, bpdc increase* (48)
5. *bpdc in next three stitches, bpdc increase* (60)
6. *bpdc in next four stitches, bpdc increase* (72)
7. *bpdc in next five stitches, bpdc increase* (84)

This is as far as I usually increase for my hats. My head is approximately 21 inches around. If your head is larger, feel free to do another round of *bpdc in next six stitches, bpdc increase* but it is not necessary.

8. From here on, continue your hat, but rather than crocheting in bpdc, continue with bptr. Crochet around until hits the top of your ears.
9. When it hits the top of your ears, make your way to the back (should've had your stitch marker there!) and sl st into the hat.
10. Ch 3, then *fpdc, bpdc* around and join.
11. Repeat step 10 until you have three rows of ridges, or until satisfied with length of hat.


View of the hat from the top.

I realize these directions might be shaky/not definite enough, so let me know if there are any errors.

I can also crochet this hat for you if you do not know how. Contact me via email by ramenneedles@gmail.com or feel free to make a request via my shop! It is not currently in there, but feel free to look through there. I have lots of other neat stuff for sale. :D

I also have a blog that posts my most recent project, so if you like what I've posted and want to see what's new (and/or request a pattern), follow me here!

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Thanks!



This pattern is a Ramen Needles original and it would be nice if you would be so kind as to not sell the pattern. Feel free to sell finished products, but please (pretty please) credit the pattern to me. It makes me sad when it happens, and if it happens too much, maybe I'll start selling patterns instead, you know? Or you could really awesome and click the donate button on the right side on my blog to support me in my crochet pattern endeavors! ;D

Fetus in a Jar Pattern

Ohai!

Sorry I haven't posted a pattern in awhile. I've been... working. It's weird, it's almost like I'm an adult now! I originally made this about three weeks ago, and there was a positive response. I figure there's at least another sick fuck out there.

Also, I'd appreciate it if you didn't flame my comments. Don't like it? Don't make it. Look how easy that was! Haters be hatin'.

So, without further ado, here is my Fetus in a Jar pattern!



Admittedly, I have not tested this pattern yet, so if there are errors PLEASE let me know and I'll correct them! It's a bit more complicated that my normal patterns.

Materials:
-F hook
-Polyfil
-Pink Cotton Yarn
-Red Cotton Yarn
-Felt or Safety Eyes
-Tapestry Needle
-1 Mason Jar

Abbreviations:
-sc single crochet
-invdec invisible decrease
-inc increase
-trc triple (or treble) crochet
-ch chain
-sl st slip stitch
As usual ** means to crochet around

Pattern:
With pink,
1. ch 3, 6sc into 2nd ch from hook
2. inc around (12)
3. *1sc in next st, then inc* (18)
4. *1sc in next 2 st, then inc* (24)
5-11. sc around
12. sc 8, invdec, sc, invdec, sc, invdec, sc 8 (21)
13. sc 7, invdec x3, sc 8 (18)
14. sc 6, invdec x3, sc6 (15)
15. sc around
16. sc 7, inc, sc 7 (16)
17. sc 8, inc, sc 7 (17)
18. sc 8, inc, sc 9 (18)
19. sc 8, inc x2, sc 8 (20)
20-21. sc around
22. sc 8, invdec, sc 9 (19)
23. sc 8, invdec, sc 8 (18)
24. *sc 4, invdec* (15)
25. *sc 3, invdec* (12)
26. sl st, then switch directions and sc 6
27. *sc 1, invdec* until you come to a point (tip of the tail). Cut and FO.

Arms(x 2):
1. ch 9, in 2nd ch from hook, 3 trc
2. sl st across, FO and stitch to body

Umbilical Cord:
1. Cut three pieces of yarn the same length, two pink and one red (or vice versa)
2. Thread them into the belly button area of fetus. You should effectively have six strings.
3. Mix up the colors if you'd like for a more interesting pattern. Divide into three sections and braid the umbilical cord.
4. Cut a short piece of string and tie around the end of the braid to keep it from unraveling.

Congrats! You have a fetus!



And for those of you too lazy to whip it up, here it is, conveniently for your purchase! ;)

You're welcome to sell the finished product, but do not sell the pattern (that's MEAN, OKAY?!) and if you sell it, please credit it to me. If you happen to like what I do and feel the need to donate to my crochet endeavors, feel free to click that donate button on the right hand side... I'm a poor college student and you'd be my hero! :D

Nyan/Poptart Cat Scarf!

Hi there. I'm afraid this pattern is no longer free, as there have been sellers on etsy who are selling products from this without giving my pattern credit. I have contacted them and asked them to give me credit. They did, but then decided to take my name out. So, because they spoil the fun, this pattern is no longer available for free. Until I come across a problem, the rest of my patterns will remain free. You can check out my shop to purchase this pattern.

Thanks.