Mature Content: Teeny Peenie

Warning: Mature content ahead!!

I know what you're probably thinking...."WHY!?!?!" Well, why not! Teeny Peenies make great bachelorette party gifts, gag gifts, or just a quirky thing to make to use up your scraps of yarn. Make some in April for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, June for Men's Health Month, or make some for your November or "Movember" craft table to raise funds for the "Movember Foundation" and other organizations. Overall, the Teeny Peenie is just a fun little pattern I came up with, and if you don't like it, feel free to shrug it off and move along. :) Thank you!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2015 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions you may have.

Materials:
Small amount of Worsted Weight Yarn
G/6/4.25mm hook (or desired hook)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Stuffing material
Stitch Marker, if desired

Key:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
slst – slip stitch
st - stitch
F/O – finish off

Notes:
Teeny Peenie is worked in unjoined rounds.
Ch1, where used, does not count as first sc.
Use a stitch marker to mark rounds, if desired.
Teeny Peenie measure ~3" in length. Gauge is unimportant.

Teeny Peenie Pattern

Head/Shaft:
Round 1: Work 6sc in magic circle (6)
Round 2: *2sc in next st, sc in next* around (9)
Round 3: *Sc2tog, sc in next* around (6)
Round 4: Sc in each st around (6)
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next* around (9)
Round 6-10: Sc in each st around (9) Switch to working in rows for the next section.
Row 11-14: Ch1, sc in next 5 sts (5)
F/O, weave in end. Stuff tip firmly, stuff shaft moderately.

Testes: (make 2)
Round 1: Work 6sc in magic circle (6)
Round 2: *2sc in next st, sc in next* around (9)
Round 3-4: Sc in each st around (9)
F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Using tails, sew testes side by side, and attach to shaft. Stuff testes firmly before closing.

Customization instructions:
Add more straight rounds (in the R6-10 section) on the shaft for a longer shaft.
Use heavier weight yarn and bigger hook for a not-as-teeny peenie.
Alternatively, use thinner weight yarn or thread and smaller hook for teenier peenie.

Special thanks to testers:

Jan of Fairy Dust Creationz: https://www.facebook.com/fairydustcreationz

Jamie of Dark Wood Creations: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dark-Wood-Creations/208318642571037

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Teeny Peenie © 2015 Lillian Minneman of Just Stitched. Feel free to contact me with any questions at JustStitched@gmail.com. Do not copy, share, or redistribute this pattern in any way.

Free Pattern: Customizable Skull Applique [Revisited]

Last summer, I created a skull applique, and I wasn't 100% happy with it. I updated it April 2013, but never got around to taking a better photo to go with it. Not long ago, I decided I would FINALLY make some appliques for an updated photo -- and I realized I still wasn't 100% happy with the pattern! So, I revised the pattern, and worked with a handful of testers -- here is my final revision!

Special thanks to testers: Michelle of The Perfect Knot, Cara of HeritageHeartcraft, Christine of PickleWhat Crochet, Jan of Fairy Dust Creationz, and Ellamay J.

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012/2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern!

Materials:
G/6/4.25mm Hook
WW Yarn in White (or desired color)

Notes:
Ch2 counts as 1st DC.
It is important to remember your last DC in rows 2-4 will be in the top of the ch2 (1st DC) of the previous row.
Slsts worked in the foundation chain counts as a stitch.

Basic Skull
To begin, chain 10

Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook. DC in next st, slst in next. DC in next st, 2DC in next st, slst in next st. DC in next st, 2DC AND slst in last st. (12 st)

Row 2: Rotate your piece so you are now working across the back side of beginning chs. Ch2. DC in same as ch2. DC across. (10)

Row 3: Ch2, turn. DC in next st. Ch2, skip 2 st, DC in next 2 st. Ch2, skip 2 st, DC in last 2 st. (6 DC + 2 ch2 sp)

Row 4: Ch2, turn, DC in next st, 4DC in chain space, DC in next 2, 4DC in chain space. Dc in next st. Ch2, slst in last st. (14 DC)

F/O. leaving long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning end. Sew on.


Variation 1: Slightly Sinister Eyes
Follow beginning of basic skull pattern to row 2.
Row 3: Ch2, turn. DC in next st. Ch2, skip 2 st, sc in next 2 st. Ch2, skip 2 st, DC in last 2 st.
Finish pattern as written.

Variation 2: Evil Eyes
Note: Slst worked in this row count as a st.
Follow beginning - row 2.
Row 3: Ch2, turn. DC in next st. Ch2, skip 2 st, slst in next 2 st. Ch2, skip 2 st, DC in last 2 st.
Finish pattern as written.

Variation 3: Monster Teeth
Note: Row 1 uses a picot stitch to create a point on each tooth. To create a picot, Ch3, then slst in 1st ch made.
To begin, chain 10
Row 1: DC in 3rd ch from hook. Picot. DC in next ch. Slst in next ch. DC in next st. Picot. 2DC in next ch, slst in next ch. DC in next ch. Picot. 2DC and slst in last st. (12 stitches, and 3 picots.)
Finish pattern as written.

Other ideas:
Use Tr stitches in row 3 of Variations 1 & 2.
Add extra rows between Row 2 & 3.
Add extra rows after Row 4.
Use ideas from above in endless combination!

Have fun!!


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Free Pattern: Barnaby Oliver Bear

I was asked to make a bear for someone's Special Someone, and this is what I came up with. Now you can make one for your own special someone!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

Barnaby Oliver Bear measure ~8 1/2" in height. He is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions you may have.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
WW yarn in Brown
WW yarn in Tan
WW yarn in Black OR safety bear nose
Safety eyes(optional)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Fiber fill or other filling material

Eyes Make 2 in Tan.
Round 1: 8sc in Magic Circle (8)
F/O, leaving tail for sewing.
If you're using safety eyes, prepare the eyes by placing the safety eyes through in desired location.

Muzzle In Tan.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (9)
F/O, leave tail for sewing.

Ears Make 2 in Brown.
Round 1: 8sc in Magic Circle (8)
Round 2-3: sc around (8)
F/O, leaving, tail for sewing

Head & Body In Brown
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st* around (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st* around (30)
Round 6-11: *sc around (30)
Round 12: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 st* around (24)
Round 13: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 st* around (18)
Round 14: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 st* around (15)
Round 15: *sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next st* around (18)
Place eyes, nose, muzzle, and ears (if desired). Begin stuffing head now, stuff body as you go.
Round 16-22: *sc around* (18)
Round 23: *sc2tog, sc in next st* around (12)
Round 24: *sc2tog* around (6)
F/O, leaving tail for gathering last round, and weaving in.
Arms Make 2 in Brown.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (4)
Round 2-7: sc around (6)
F/O, leaving tail for sewing. Stuff lightly, or leave unstuffed.

Legs Make 2 in Brown.
Round 1: sc8 in Magic Circle (8)
Round 2: sc around (8)
Round 3: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 st* (6)
Round 4-8: sc around (6)
F/O, leaving tail for sewing. Stuff lightly, or leave unstuffed.

Assembly
Attach open end of arms and legs to sides and bottom.
Attach open end of tail to bottom.
If not using safety eyes, embroider pupils on with worsted weight yarn.
Embroider mouth with black worsted weight yarn, or embroidery thread.

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Free Pattern: Mac Kazoo

Here I am with another Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends pattern! My daughter was super excited about this one!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. Mac Kazoo and Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends are copyright their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.

Mac is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions you may have.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
WW yarn in Brown
WW yarn in Tan
WW yarn in Black
WW yarn in White
WW yarn in Soft Green or Khaki (for pants)
WW yarn in Dark Green
Black Embroidery Thread (optional)
Safety Eyes (optional)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Polyfil or filling material

Eyes Make 2 in White.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (9)
Slst in first sc, ch1 and F/O, leaving tail for sewing.
If you're using safety eyes, prepare the eyes by placing the safety eyes through whites in desired location.

Head Starting in Brown
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st* around (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3st, 2sc in next st* around (30)
Round 6: *sc in next 4st, 2sc in next st* around (36)
Round 7-8: sc around (36) Switch to Tan in last st.
Round 9-15: sc around (36)
Round 16: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 st* around (30)
Round 17: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 st* around (24)
Round 18: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 st* around (18)
If using safety eyes, place the safety eye in the front about 6 below the brown hair line. Begin stuffing here.
Round 19: *sc2tog, sc in next st* around (12)
Continue with neck.

Neck
Round 20-21: sc around (12) Switch to red in last sc.
Continue with body.

Body
Round 22: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (18)
Round 23-28: sc around (18) Switch to soft green or khaki color in last sc.
Continue with legs.

Legs
Round 29a: sc in next 9. sc in 1st sc of round 29.
Round 29b: sc around (10)
Round 30-33: sc around (10) Switch to black in last sc.
Continue with foot.

Foot
Round 34: sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next 4 st, sc in next 2st (14)
Round 35: sc around (14) Switch to white in last sc.
Round 36: sc around (14)
Stuff leg.
Round 37: sc2tog in BLO (7)
F/O, weave tail through last round, pull to close. Weave in ends.
For second leg, attach soft green yarn with sc in the same st as other leg.
Sc around, placing 10th st in center st made by 1st leg.
Repeat rounds 30-37. Note: Round 34 will be worked as: 2sc in next 4 st, sc in next 6 st.
Hair in Brown.
Long Bangs: Make 2
ch5. sc in 2nd ch from hook. HDC in last 3. F/O, leave tail for sewing

Short Bangs: Make 2
ch4. sc in 2nd ch from hook. HDC in last 2. F/O, leave tail for sewing

Long hair in back: Make 1
Ch25
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (24) ch1, turn.
Row 2-6: sc across (24) ch1, turn.
Row 7: sc2tog, sc to last 2, sc2tog (22) ch1, turn.

Hair Border:
2sc in corner, slst across. 2sc in corner, slst up side. sc across, slst down side. slst in first sc made.
Arms Make 2, starting in Tan.
Round 1: 4sc in Magic Circle (4)
Round 2: sc around (4) Switch to White in last sc.
Round 3-4: sc around (4) Switch to Red in last sc.
Round 5-8: *sc2tog, sc in next st* around (4)
F/O, leaving tail for sewing.

Backpack in Dark Green.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (9)
Round 3: sc around in BLO (9)
Round 4-5: sc around (4)
Round 6-8: sc in next 4 st (4) ch1, turn.
Add another row or two if you want this to be functional. Add a small buttonhole by chaining and skipping a stitch or two.
F/O. If desired, add button if making a functional backpack.

Backpack Straps in Black
ch10, leaving long tail for sewing. Sew to backpack and body.

Assembly
Attach arms to sides.
Long bangs go in center of the forehead, with short bangs on either side. Large hair piece goes in back.
If not using safety eyes, embroider pupils on with worsted weight yarn.
Embroider on facial details with black worsted weight yarn, or embroidery thread.

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Free Pattern: Mr. Topsy Turvy

After seeing my previous Mr. Men patterns, someone requested a Mr. Topsy Turvy pattern. Here he is! Thank you for the request! Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™ Copyright © 2012 THOIP. No copyright infringement intended.

Mr. Topsy Turvy is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions you may have.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
WW yarn in orange
WW yarn in yellow
WW yarn in black
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Polyfil or filling material

Eyes Make 2 in Black.
Round 1: 2sc in Magic Circle (2)
Pull to close (you should have an oval shape)
Slst in first sc, ch1 and F/O, leaving tail for sewing.

Body in Orange.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st* around (24)
Round 5-8: sc around (24)
Round 9: *sc in next 3 st, 2sc in next st* around (30)
Round 10-13: sc around (30)
Round 14: *sc in next 4 st, 2sc in next st* around (36)
Round 15-16: sc around (36)
Round 17: *sc in next 5 st, 2sc in next st* around (42)
Round 18: sc around (42)
Round 19: *sc in next 6 st, 2sc in next st* around (48)
Round 20: sc around (48)
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 st* around (36)
Round 22: *sc2tog, sc in next st* around (24)
Stuff. Add extra stuffing where you want his belly to be.
Round 23: *sc2tog* around (12)
Round 24: *sc2tog* around (6)
F/O, and weave tail through last round, closing hole. Weave in ends.

Nose in Orange.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (18)
Round 4-5: sc around (18)
Round 6: *sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st* around (24)
Round 7-8: sc around (24)
F/O, leaving tail for sewing.

Arms Make 2 in Orange.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2-6: sc around (6)
F/O, leaving tail for sewing.

Fingers Work one on the end of each arm.
Flatten arm, adn attach yarn with slst in beginning of magic circle.
*ch4, slst in same st, slst in next st* repeat until you have 4 fingers.
End with a slst, and F/O. Weave in tail.

Feet Make 2 in orange.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3-4: sc around (12)
Round 5: *sc2tog* 4 times total. Sc in next 4. (8)
Stuff foot lightly. Continue with Leg (DO NOT F/O)
Leg Round 6-9: sc around (8)
F/O, leave tail for sewing.

Hat starting in Yellow.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3-4: sc around (12) Switch to black, leaving a long yellow tail for sewing. (I forgot to do this, so mine is shown with black -- don't do that! LOL!) Weave through so it comes out the top of the hat.
Round 5: sc around in FLO (12)
Round 6: In both loops, 2sc in each st around (24)
F/O, weave in end.

Cane In yellow. Round 1: 4sc in Magic Circle (4)
Round 2-12: sc around (4)
Add more rounds for a longer cane.
F/O, weaving tail through last round to close. Shape into a cane, and secure using tail.

Assemble, remembering that his is Mr. Topsy Turvy, so his hat goes on upside down, and the bottom of the cane goes in his hand! Enjoy!

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Free Pattern: Blooregard Q. Kazoo (aka Bloo)

My daughter's been watching a lot of Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends lately, can you tell? Bloo seemed the easiest imaginary friend to create, so here he is! My Bloo is 3.5 inches in height.

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. Blooregard Q. Kazoo and Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends are copyright their respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.

Bloo is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions you may have.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
WW yarn in blue
WW yarn in white
WW yarn in black OR Black Embroidery Thread
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Polyfil or filling material
(Optional: Beads or beans)

Eyes Make 2 in White.
Round 1: 4sc in Magic Circle(4)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (8)
Slst in first sc, ch1 and F/O, leaving tail for sewing.
Prepare eyes by placing the safety eyes through whites in desired location. I chose to offset them from the center.

Body in Blue.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2st, 2sc in next st* around (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3st, 2sc in next st* around (30)
Round 6-19: sc around (30)
Add more rounds if you want a taller Bloo.
Round 20: In BLO, sc around (30)
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next st* around (20)
Place prepared eyes' safety eye through the space between rounds 8&9 and 4-6 st apart, depending on where you placed the safety eye. Sew on using tail.
Round 22: *sc2tog* around (10)
Stuff, adding beads or beans for a little heft, if desired.
Round 23: *sc2tog* around (5)
F/O, closing hole. Weave in ends.

Arms Make 2 in Blue.
Round 1: 6sc in Magic Circle
Round 2: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* around (9)
Round 3-5: sc around (9)
Round 6: *sc2tog, sc in next st* around (6)
Round 7: sc around (6)
F/O, leaving tail for sewing. Attach top to round 11 of the body.

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Free Pattern: Bikini Top Applique/Alternative top for Keesha Arthur's "Booby Coozy" pattern

I thought these Boobie Koozies on Ravelry/Craftster were hilarious, and was ecstatic when a friend wanted to learn to crochet so she could make one last year. I spent hours teaching her and her cousin the basics of crochet, and we each started making a koozie. That day, I made the bikini top as written in the pattern, but I wasn't too fond of it. When a different friend asked me to make more, I decided I wanted something different, so I came up with this! One of the best parts is that its really easy to customize and make each look a little bit different! These could also be used as a large applique - just change the bikini strings to chains for an easier piece to sew down. Enjoy!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
WW yarn in desired color
(Optional) WW yarn in contrasting color
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Key:
ch - Chain
sc - Single Crochet
st - Stitch
sc2tog - Decrease
F/O - finish off

Bikini Top (Make 2):
Leaving a couple inches extra to start with, Ch11.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn (DO NOT CHAIN).
Row 2: sc2tog, sc across til last 2 st. sc2tog. (8st) Turn (DO NOT CHAIN)
Row 3: sc across. (8st)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc across til last 2 st. sc2tog. (6st) Turn (DO NOT CHAIN)
Row 5: sc across. (6st)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc across til last 2 st. sc2tog. (4st) Turn (DO NOT CHAIN)
Row 7: sc across. (4st)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc across til last 2 st. sc2tog. (2st) Turn (DO NOT CHAIN)
Row 9: sc across. (2st)
Row 10: sc2tog, sc across til last 2 st. sc2tog. (1st).
ch1, F/O. Leave long tail for top ties.

Finishing:
Attach tops together either by tying a knot in the starting tails, or sewing together with the tails.
Embellish as you wish (flowers, bows, sc around in contrasting colors, etc).
Cut two long pieces of yarn. Fold in half, and attach in the bottom corners of each bikini piece as you'd attach a tassel. Tie in back.
Weave in ends, and trim any excess on the ties.

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Free Pattern: Beanie with Bill [Revised] Updated 2/3

A lot of people noted that the original pattern for this ran a little small. I did see that it also needed to be rewritten, gauge added, etc. So, here's the revised version, if the original hasn't work for you.

Beanie with Bill, Chunky.
By Lily M.

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

Materials:
Super Bulky Yarn (Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®)
K Hook

Notes: Gauge: Your piece should measure 6" across after round 4.
Three sizes are available: Small (Baby/Toddler), Medium (Child/Small Adult), and Large (Large Adult). Please note lengths are only suggestions and you should use your best judgement on whether they should be shorter or longer to fit the person you are making this for.
Count Ch2 as 1st DC in each round of hat, but not in brim.

Hat
Round 1: In Magic Circle, CH2 (Counts as 1st DC), DC 9. Pull tight to close. SlSt in top of Ch2.(10DC).
Round 2: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as CH2. 2DC around. Slst in top of Ch2.(20DC)
Round 3: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next st. *2DC in next, 1DC in next* around. Slst in top of Ch2.(30DC)
Round 4: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 2 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 2st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (40DC) For Small Size, stop here and skip to round 7.
Round 5: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 4 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 4st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (48DC) For Medium Size, stop here and skip to round 7.
Round 6: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 5 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 5st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (56DC)
Round 7: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around. Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
Round 8: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
Round 9: (Optional for small size: work in contrasting color.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
[Stop here for small size, Skip to Brim.]
Round 10: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)
Round 11: (Optional for medium size: work in contrasting color.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)
[Stop here for medium Size, Skip to Brim.]
Round 12: (Optional: Work in contrasting color if desired.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)

Small Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 9 ST. (10DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat 3 times, DC in next 2, SLst in next, SlSt down side of 1 st, slst in next st (last round of hat).

Medium Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 16 ST. (15DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end. Slst in same st as ch2 of previous row, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

Large Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 20 ST. (20DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end, Slst in same st as ch2 of previous row, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

Band: All Sizes in Contrasting Color
Ch until it wraps around the beanie (I used worsted weight), and double crochet in each stitch around.

Flower All Sizes in Main Color
In magic circle, *ch1, puff stitch, ch 1, slst* 5 times total. Slst in first ch to close, leave long tail for sewing. Embellish with button.

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Free Pattern: Naruto Sleeping Cap (Versatile Stocking Cap)

The Holidays are here, and I'm frantically working up Christmas presents. I thought I started early, but my list keeps getting longer and longer. I was thinking about making another Santa-esque hat, but I couldn't find a pattern I REALLY liked. Then, while browsing hat patterns, I saw a variation someone did of that hat, only it was Naruto's Sleeping Hat. I, myself, have never seen Naruto, but I know two of my brothers have watched it, and one of them once mentioned this hat to me. I looked it up (whenever that was), but got busy and forgot about it. Until now!

This hat is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions. It can be made with round eyes, or squinty eyes (not pictured). Pattern for each is included.

More photos below. Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Naruto is copyright Masashi Kishimoto/Hayato Date/Shueisha/Studio Pierrot/TV Tokyo/Viz Media. No copyright infringement intended.

Materials:
J/6.00mm Hook
WW yarn in black
WW yarn in white
Small amount of polyfil or stuffing
Stitch Marker (strongly recommended)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Key:
CH - Chain
HDC - Half Double Crochet
SC - Single Crochet
SLST - Slip Stitch
ST - Stitch
SC2tog - Decrease
MR - Magic Ring/Magic Circle
F/O - finish off HDC2tog - Half Double Crochet Decrease (Yarn Over, insert hook into stitch. Yarn Over, pull up loop. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over, pull up loop. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.

Hat: Beginning in white
Ch65, join (be careful not to twist!)
Rounds 1-4: HDC around (65) Switch to black at the end of round 4. (I highly recommend using a stitch marker to mark the end of each round as you go, because black is a difficult color to see!)
Rounds 5-14: HDC around (65)
Round 15: HDC2tog, HDC in next 3 (HDC2tog, HDC in next 8) around (58)
Round 16: HDC2tog, HDC in next 1 (HDC2tog, HDC in next 3) around (46)
Round 17-19: HDC around (46)
Round 20: HDC2tog, (HDC2tog, HDC in next 9) around (41)
Round 21-23: HDC around (41)
Round 24: HDC2tog, HDC in next 3, (HDC2tog, HDC in next 7) around (36)
Round 25-27: HDC around (36)
Round 28: (HDC2tog, HDC in next 4) around (30)
Round 29-31: HDC around (30)
Round 32: (HDC2tog, HDC in next 3) around (24)
Round 33-35: HDC around (24)
Round 36: (HDC2tog, HDC in next 2) around (18)
Round 37-39: HDC around (18)
Round 40: (HDC2tog, HDC in next) around (12)
Round 41-43: HDC around (12)
Round 44: (HDC2tog) around (6)
Round 45-47: HDC around (6)
F/O, leave tail for sewing

Ball: In white
Round 1: SC6 in MR (6)
Round 2: 2sc around (12)
Round 3: sc ar (12)
Round 4: sc2tog, 1sc (8)
Round 5: sc2tog around (4)
F/O, leave tail for sewing

Teeth: In white
Attach yarn in desired area of hat with a SLST.
Row 1: HDC in same stitch as SLST, and in next 4. CH1, turn.
Row 2: HDC across (5) F/O.
Attach Yarn in 12th st from first tooth with a SLST.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 above. F/O. Weave in ends.

Nose: In black
Round 1: sc4 in MR (4)
Round 2: *2sc in next, sc in next* twice (6)
Round 3: 2sc around (12)
Round 4: Sc around (12)
F/O, leave tail for sewing.
Center between two teeth, and sew on half on the white and half on the black.

Round Eyes: (Make 2 in white)
Round 1: SC6 in MR (6)
Round 2: 2sc around (12)
Round 3: *2sc, 1sc* around (18)
F/O, weave in ends.

Round Eye Pupils: (Make 2 in Black)
SC5 in MR. Join with SLST.
F/O, leave tail for sewing.

Half Circle Eyes: (Make 2 in White)
Row 1: sc 3 in MR. When pulling tight, keep all stitches to one side.
Row 2: ch1, turn. 2sc across. (6)
Row 3: ch 1, turn. (Sc in st, 2sc in next) across (9)
Sc evenly across flat side, skipping the center of first row. (3)
SC in first stitch of Row 3. F/O.

Half Circle Eye Pupils: (Make 2 in Black.)
SC3 in MR. Join with SLST.
F/O, leave tail for sewing.

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Free Pattern: Miniature Top Hat

A friend of mine and I have been bouncing ideas off each other, creating new patterns, and such, and I came up with this miniature top hat for an upcoming project! Something good about this is that it's really basic, but it's also easily customizable. You can make it bigger, taller, wider brim, add some tiny eyes and a little felt mustache....anything goes!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

The Miniature Top Hat is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
WW yarn in black (or color of your choice)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Miniature Top Hat
Round 1: sc6 in magic circle (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: sc around in BLO (12)
Rounds 4-6: work in both loops, sc around (12)
Round 7: 2sc in FLO around (24)
Join to first sc of last round
F/O, weave in end.

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Free Pattern: Clippy (Microsoft Office Assistant)

Earlier this year, I saw a photo of a crocheted Clippy, and thought, "I need that pattern!!!" Then I had a second thought of, "Why do I need a pattern for that? I can make it myself!" And it ended up being really easy! So, here it is: a Crocheted Clippy!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. Clippy is copyright to its respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.

Clippy is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Materials:
F or G Hook (whichever you prefer)
2 Pipe Cleaners
WW Yarn in Grey
WW Yarn in Black
WW Yarn in White
Optional: Small amount of fiberfill

Before beginning, attach pipe cleaners together, so you have one long pipe cleaner. You can try using Hot Glue, but I just twisted the two ends together. You may also want to bend the ends of each pipe cleaner so it doesn't poke through your crochet. Make sure you crochet around the pipe cleaners as you go, because it's difficult to add it at the end - trust me!

Body: in grey
Note: If you choose to use fiberfill, stuff LIGHTLY as you go!
Round 1: sc5 in magic circle
Round 2: sc around. (5)
(Optional Round 2: 2sc in each st around [10])
Round 3: sc around. (5)
Repeat round 3 until your crochet completely covers your pipe cleaners.
Last Round: Sc2tog around.
f/o.

Eye Whites: make 2
Round 1: sc 4 in magic circle
Round 2: 2sc in each st around (8)
Round 3: *2sc in 1 st, 1sc* (12)
f/o.

Pupils: 2 in black
Round 1: sc 4 in magic circle.
f/o.

Eyebrows: 2 in black
Row 1: Chain 10
Row 2: DC in next 2, HDC in next 3, SC in last 4.
f/o.

Assembly: Use the photo as a guide for bending. Sew the eyes and eyebrows on where you see fit.

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Free Pattern: Customizable Skull Applique (Updated April 15, 2013)

This is a great little applique to use if you're making Super Mario Mushrooms - it's perfect for the top of the purple mushroom! It's really versatile, so it's really easy to customize it to your liking!I paired mine with Linda Potts/Wolfdreamer's Mario Brother Mushrooms Pattern
This pattern was revised and updated.

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.
Materials:
G/6/4.25mm Hook
WW Yarn in White

Row 1: Chain 10
Row 2: DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in next, slst in next, *DC in next 2st, slst in next st* (9 st)
Row 3: Ch2, turn. Working across back side of beginning chs, DC across (8)
Row 4: Ch2, turn, DC in same st as ch2, ch2, skip 2 st, DC in next 2 st, Ch2, 2DC in last st. (5 DC)
Row 5: Ch2, turn, DC in next st, 4DC in chain space, DC in next 2, 4DC in chain space, Ch2, slst in last st.
F/O. leaving long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning end. Sew on.

Here's a few ways to customize:
In Row 2, add a picot between the DC's to make pointed teeth.
Add extra rows between Row 3 & 4.
In row 4, instead of DC (bolded text), SC or slst for slightly sinister-looking eyes.
Add extra rows after Row 5.

The possibilities are endless! Have fun!

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Free Pattern: Minnie Mouse

A friend of mine invited me to her daughter's 2nd birthday. When it finally got closer, I realized I had NO idea what sort of things she liked. So I asked, and Minnie Mouse was the most appealing answer. I decided to make Minnie Mouse - but I was on sort of a time crunch, so I feel like mine turned out not as good as it could have. I'd recommend using safety eyes for the black part of the eyes, as well as embroidery thread instead of yarn for the eyelashes, mouth, and glove lines.

Remember I said I was on a time crunch? I also didn't get a very good photo!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. Minnie Mouse is copyright her respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.

Minnie Mouse is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Materials:
G/4.25mm Hook
H/5.00mm Hook
WW yarn in white
WW yarn in black
WW yarn in red
WW yarn in yellow
12mm Safety Eyes (Optional)
Black Embroidery Thread (Optional)

Head: in black
Round 1: 8sc in Magic Circle (8)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (16)
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st* (24)
Round 4: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* (32)
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* (40)
Round 6: sc around (40)
Round 7: sc around (40)
Round 8: sc around (40)
Round 9: sc around (40)
Round 10: sc around (40)
Round 11: *dec, sc in next 7 st* (32)
Round 12: sc around (32)
Round 13: sc around (32)
Round 14: sc around (32)
Round 15: sc around (32)
Round 16: sc around (32)
Round 17: *dec, sc in next 2 st* (24)
Round 18: *dec, sc in next st* (16)
Stuff now, if you haven't started already.
Round 19: *dec, sc in next 2 st* (12)
Continue in black for neck.
Round 20: sc around (12)
Round 21: sc around (12) Switch to red in last sc.
Continue in red for body.
Round 22: 2sc in each st (24)
Round 23: sc around (24)
Round 24: sc around (24)
Round 25: sc around (24)
Round 26: sc around (24)
Round 27: sc around (24)
Round 28: sc around (24)
Round 29: sc around (24) Switch to white in last sc.
Round 30: sc around in BLO (24)
Round 31: sc around (24)
Round 32: sc around (24)
Round 33: *dec, sc in next st* (16)
Round 34: *dec, sc in next 2 st* (12)
Slst in 6th sc from hook.
Round 35: sc around (7)
Round 36: 2sc in FLO of each around (14) f/o, weave in end.
Attach white yarn to 2nd leg area.
Repeat Rounds 35 & 36.

Skirt: in red
Attach red yarn in free loop of round 30.
Round 1: 2sc in each st (48)
Round 2: sc around (48)
Round 3: sc around (48)
Round 4: sc around (48)
Round 5: sc around (48)
Round 6: sc around in FLO (48)
f/o, weave end in.

For ruffles, in white, attach yarn in any FLO of Round 6.
3sc in each stitch around. F/O, weave end in.

Legs: in black
Attach black yarn to free loop of Round 36.
Round 1: sc around (7)
Round 2: sc around (7)
Round 3: sc around (7)
Round 4: sc around (7)
Round 5: sc around (7)
Round 6: sc around (7)
Round 7: sc around (7)
Round 8: sc around (7)
Round 9: 2sc in next 2st, sc in next 2st, 2sc in next 2st. (10)
Round 10: 2sc in next 4st, sc in next 6st. (14) Change to yellow in last sc.
Stuff.
Continue on for foot. Note: I am personally unhappy with the feet, and plan to revisit this at a later date. Feel free to leave in the comments what YOU do for the feet, or you may follow the pattern.
Round 11: sc in next st, HDC in next 3st, sc in next 10 st (14)
Round 12: Repeat Round 11.
Round 13: sc in next 2 st, HDC in next, DC in next, HDC in next, sc in next 9. (14)
Round 14: dec around (7)
f/o, leaving tail. weave tail through last round, pull tight, weave end in.
Repeat 1-14 for second leg.

Hands: in white
Round 1: sc 8 in magic circle (8)
Round 2: sc around in BLO (8)
Round 3: *2sc in next st, 1sc in next st* (12)
Round 4: sc around (12)
Round 5: sc around (12)
Round 6: slst in 4th st from hook, sc around hand (slip stitch + 8sc)
Round 7: sc aroun (8)
Stuff.
Round 8: dec around (4)
f/o, weave end through last round, pull tight, weave in tail.

Thumb:
Attach white yarn to thumb area.
1. sc around (5)
f/o, weave end through last round, pull tight, weave in tail.

Glove Roll:
Attach white to free loop of round 2.
1. sc around (8)
2. *2sc in next st, 1sc in next st* (12)
f/o, weave in end.

Arms: in black
Attach yarn to magic circle round of hand.
Round 1: sc around (7)
Round 2: sc around (7)
Round 3: sc around (7)
Round 4: sc around (7)
Round 5: sc around (7)
Round 6: sc around (7)
Round 7: sc around (7) switch to red in last sc.
Round 8: *3sc in next st, slst in next st* (12) + sc in next st (13 total)
Round 9: sc in BLO of all sc's from previous round (10)
Round 10: *2sc in next st, sc in next st* (15)
Round 11: sc around (15)
Round 12: *dec, sc in next 3st* (12)
Round 13: dec around (6)
Stuff.
f/o, leave long tail for sewing. Weave tail through last round, pull tight.

Ears: in black
Round 1: HDC 8 in Magic Circle (8)
Round 2: 2HDC in each (16)
Round 3: *2HDC in next st, 1HDC in next st* (24)
f/o, leave long tail for sewing.

Face: in tan
Round 1: 8sc in magic circle (8)
Round 2: 2sc in each (16)
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st* (24)
Round 4: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* (32)
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* (40)
Round 6: 3HDC in next st, 2HDC in next st, slst in next st, sc in next st, 2HDC in next st, 3HDC in next st, sc in next 7st, 2HDC in next st, 3HDC in next st, 2HDC in next st, HDC in next 11st, 2HDC in next st, 3HDC in next st, 2HDC in next st, sc in next 7. Slst to beginning of round
Leave long tail for sewing.

Snout: in tan
Round 1: 8sc in magic circle (8)
Round 2: *2sc in next st, sc in next st* (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
Round 4: sc around (12)
f/o, leave tail for sewing.

Nose: in black
Round 1: sc 4 in magic circle (4)
Round 2: sc around (4)
Round 3: sc around (4)
f/o, leave tail for sewing.
Sew to snout.

Eyes: in white
Round 1: sc 4 in magic circle (4)
Round 2: *2sc in next st, 1sc in next st* (6)
Round 3: *sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st* (8)
f/o, leave tail for sewing.

Pupils (if not using safety eyes): in black
Round 1: sc 4 in magic circle (4)
Pull tight. f/o, leave tail for sewing.
Sew to eye whites.

Bow: in red, with H/5.00mm hook.
Row 1: Chain 17.
Row 2: HDC across (15) chain 2, turn.
Row 3: Repeat Row 2.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Repeat Row 2.
f/o, weave end in.

Fastener: in red
Row 1: Chain 11
Row 2: sc across (10)
F/o, leave long tail for sewing.
Sew fastener together once wrapped around bow, sew in each sc to secure.

Assembly & Details:
I highly recommend pinning everything in place before sewing - esp the face! I didn't, but I wish I would have. I also forgot to make note of what round I positioned everything, so just pin them til you like where they go.
1. Sew face to head.
2. Sew ears to head.
3. Sew snout/nose to face.
4. Sew eyes to face.
5. Sew Bow between Ears, or in front of one ear. (I put mine in front of one ear.)
6. Tail: chain desired number of stitches, attach under the skirt in the rear.

After face, eyes, and snout are attached, embroider 3 eyelashes on the upper outside of each eye using black embroidery thread, or black yarn. Embroider 3 lines on the back of Minnie's gloves. You may even be able to embroider lines between her fingers, but I wasn't able to do that with WW yarn. (I tried, it did NOT look right at all!) Embroider mouth on face.

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Free Pattern: Mr. Clumsy

Can you tell I'm on a pattern-making/Mr. Men kick? I'm loving it! I'm having so much fun creating things on my own, and writing out the patterns as well! I hope you all are enjoying it, too! Here's Mr. Clumsy!


Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™ Copyright © 2012 THOIP. No copyright infringement intended.
Mr. Clumsy is made in the continuous round. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions.
Materials:
F/3.75mm Hook
WW yarn in green
WW yarn in black
WW yarn in orange WW yarn in yellow
12mm Safety Eyes (Optional)

Body: in Green
Round 1: In Magic Circle, sc 6. (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st. (12)
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st* (18)
Round 4: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* (24)
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* (30)
Round 6: *2sc in next st, sc in next 4 st* (36)
Round 7: sc around (36)
Round 8: sc around (36)
Round 9: sc around (36)
Round 10: sc around (36)
Round 11: sc around (36)
Round 12: sc around (36)
Round 13: sc around (36)
Round 14: sc around (36)
Round 15: *2sc in next st, sc in next 11 st* (39)
Round 16: sc around (39)
Round 17: sc around (39)
Round 18: sc around (39)
Round 19: sc around (39)
Round 20: sc around (39)
Round 21: *2sc in next st, sc in next 12 st* (42)
Round 22: sc around (42)
Round 23: *dec, sc in next 5 st* (36)
Round 24: sc around (36)
Round 25: *dec, sc in next 4 st* (30)
Round 26: *dec, sc in next 3 st* (24)
Round 27: *dec, sc in next 2 st* (18)

Count 9st over and slst for positioning of eyes/nose/etc. (Remove slst.)
Place safety eyes at row 8, with two stitches between them.
Eyes: in black: (if not using safety eyes)
In magic circle, sc 6. (4)

Nose: in yellow:
Round 1: Magic Circle 8
Round 2: 2sc in each st (16)
F/O, leave long tail for sewing.

Place top of nose 1 1/2 rows below eyes.

For Mustache: cut 3 strands of yarn, and attach all in one stitch just below nose (as you would a fringe on a scarf.)Separate strands of worsted yarn, and fray out for a messy 'stache.

Stuff body firmly.

Legs: in green
sc in 9th st from hook.
Round 28: sc around (10)
Round 29: sc around (10)
Round 30: sc around (10)
Round 31: sc around (10)
F/O, weave end in.
Repeat R28-31 for second leg.
Stuff legs firm.
Arms in green
Round 1: In Magic Circle, sc 8. (8)
Round 2: sc around (8)
Round 3: sc around (8)
Round 4: sc around (8)
Round 5: sc around (8)
f/o, leave long tail for sewing.

Fingers: in green
Flatten arm, attach yarn with slst on outer edge of where you began (at the magic circle).
*ch4, slst in same st as attached, slst in next st on arm.*
repeat until you have made 4 fingers total.
F/O.

Boots: in orange
Round 1: In Magic Circle, sc 8. (8)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (16)
Round 3: sc around (16)
Round 4: *dec, sc in next 6 st* (14)
Round 5: sc around (14)
Round 6: sc around (14)
Round 7: sc in next 10 st (10), ch1 & turn
Round 8: sc in next 10 st (10), ch1 & turn
Round 9: sc in next 10 st (10), ch1 & turn
Round 10: *sc in next 2 st, dec* (8) ch1 & turn
Round 11: *dec, sc in next 2 st* (6) ch1 & turn
Round 12: sc, dec, dec, sc (4) ch1 & turn
Round 13: dec, dec (2) ch1 & turn
Round 14: sc evenly to front (3), sc in FLO of front (4), sc evenly (3), dec (1) [11 total st]
f/o, leave long tail for sewing.

For hair: take 8 long strands of black yarn, and attach to top of head as you would a fringe on a scarf, around the first ring you made. Separate strands of yarn, and "style" as you see fit. (Tip: Make the strands extra long. You can always cut more off if you need to!)

For shoelaces: attach 1 small length of black yarn to the top of each shoe.

Assembly:
Sew top of arms to round 14.
Sew boots to bottom of legs, toes pointing outward.
To finish, embroider on his mouth, using black yarn and a yarn needle.

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Free Pattern: Mr. Bounce

In Grade School, I remember every time we went down to the library, I'd check out a Mr. Men or Little Miss book by Roger Hargreaves. I loved them so much! While I was pregnant with my daughter in 2009, I was seeing Little Miss and Mr. Men stuff everywhere - even a show on Cartoon Network! I got a bunch of Mr. Men books and dolls and such for Christmas after she was born, and, while my daughter liked them, she didn't really show much interest in them until recently. She's all about Mr. Men right now! She always has to gather up all the dolls while we read the books or watch the show together.

I decided I was going to try my hand at making another pattern, since I couldn't find any patterns already made. So, here's Mr. Bounce!



Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™ Copyright © 2012 THOIP. No copyright infringement intended.

Mr. Bounce is made in the continuous round. Body and legs are made in one piece, so there are less parts to sew on. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. Feel free to contact me for any questions.

Materials:
F/3.75mm Hook
WW yarn in yellow
WW yarn in black
WW scrap yarn in pink.
Safety Eyes (Optional)

Body
Round 1: In magic circle, sc 6. (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st. (12)
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st* (18)
Round 4: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* (24)
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* (30)
Round 6: *2sc in next st, sc in next 4 st* (36)
Round 7: *2sc in next st, sc in next 5 st* (42)
Round 8: sc around (42)
Round 9: sc around (42)
Round 10: sc around (42)
Round 11: sc around (42)
Round 12: sc around (42)
Round 13: sc around (42)
Round 14: *dec, sc in next 5 st* (36)
Round 15: *dec, sc in next 4 st* (30)
Round 16: *dec, sc in next 3 st* (24)
Round 17: *dec, sc in next 2 st* (18)
Stuff Firmly
Round 18: *dec, 1 sc in next 2 st* (9)
DO NOT F/O!!

Leg
Skip 4 st. SC in 5th st.
Round 19: sc around (7)
Round 20: sc around (7)
Round 21: sc around (7)
Round 22: sc around (7)
Round 23: sc in next 3 st, 2HDC in next 2 st, sc in next 2 st. (9)
Round 24: sc around (9)
Stuff.
Round 25: *dec, sc in next st* (6)
F/O, weave end through last round. Pull tight and weave end in.
Repeat Rounds 19-25 for second leg. Depending on where you attach your yarn, you may need to rearrange round 23 so that the HDCs are in the same spot as the first leg. For example, I did: sc in next 5 st, HDC in next 2 st, because that's where it lined up for me.

Arms:
Round 1: In magic circle, sc 6. (6)
Round 2: sc around (6)
Round 3: sc around (6)
Round 4: sc around (6)
Round 5: sc around (6)
Round 6: sc around (6)
F/O, leave long tail for sewing. Repeat for other arm.
Stuff lightly. (You may stuff after you add fingers, if you wish.)

Fingers:
Flatten arm, attach yarn with slst on outer edge of where you began (at the magic circle).
*ch4, slst in same st as attached, slst in next st on arm.*
repeat until you have made 4 fingers total.
F/O.

Hat:
Round 1: In magic circle, sc 6. (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st. (12)
Round 3: sc around (12)
Round 4: sc around (12) switch to black.
Round 5: sc around in FLO (12)
Round 6: 2sc in both loops of each st. (24)

Eyes:
In magic circle, sc 6. (4)

Assembly: The HDC on the feet determine the front.
Sew arms on sides at round 9. The top of the arms should be sewn to round 8.
Sew eyes to round 9. The top of the eyes should be sewn to round 8.

To finish, embroider on his mouth, using black yarn and a yarn needle.

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Free Pattern: Beanie with Bill [Original]

A lot of people noted that the pattern for this ran a little small. Please see the rewritten version here.

Beanie with Bill, Chunky.
By Lily M.

Materials:
Super Bulky Yarn (Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®)
K Hook

Notes: Count Ch2 as 1st DC in each round.

Beginning: IN MC, CH2 (Counts as 1st DC), DC 9 (10DC). Pull tight to close. SlSt in top of Ch2.
Round 1: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as CH2. 2DC around. (20DC) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 2: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next st. *2DC in next, 1DC in next* around. (30DC) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 3: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 2 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 2st* around. (40DC) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 4: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 5: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 6: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
[Stop here for 0-12mo, Skip to Brim.]
Round 7: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 8: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
[**Untested** Stop here for 12mo-4yr, Skip to Brim.]
Round 9: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.
Round 10: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around (40st) Slst in top of Ch2.

Infant/Child Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 9 ST. (10DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat 3 times, DC in next 2, SLst in next, SlSt down side of 1 st, slst in next st (last round of hat).

Adult Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 14 ST. (15DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end (21DC), SLst in next, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. (19DC) SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

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Free Pattern: Uterus Drawstring Bag

Perfect for storing feminine hygiene products while on the go (Tampax Pearl Shown), or as a gag gift for new or expecting mothers!

Uterus Drawstring Bag   Download the pdf here!

Pattern and photo are copyright 2012 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. All rights reserved. If you plan to sell this item, please provide a link back to the pattern or credit the designer.

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Materials:

Hook H
Worsted Weight Yarn in Light Pink, Dark Pink, White
Yarn Needle

Key:
Color 1: Light Pink

Color 2: Dark Pink

Color 3: White

“Vagina” Color 1/Light Pink

Round 1: Magic Circle 6 (6)

Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)

Round 3: [2sc in stitch, 1sc in next stitch] (18)

Rounds 4-12: sc in each stitch - 18

“Uterus” Switch to Color 2/Dark Pink

Round 13: [2sc in stitch, 1sc in next stitch] - 27

Round 14: 1sc in next stitch, [2sc in stitch, 1sc in next stitch] 13 times (40)

Rounds 15-16: 40

Round 17: sc in next 4 st, [Sc2tog, Sc in next 4]6 times (34)

Round 18-25: Sc around – 34
Round 26: Ch2, sk2, Sc in 2 st, [ch2, sk2, sc in 3 st] around.] F/O
(Note: You may want to add another round of plain or decorative stitch above round 26.)

“Ovaries” Make 2 in Color 3/White

Round 1: Magic Circle 4
Round 2: 2sc in each (8)
Rounds 3-4: Sc around (8) Stuff, if desired.
Round 5: 1 sc, sc2tog (4)
Round 6: sc2tog around. Leave tail for sewing.

Drawstring “Fallopian Tube” in Color 1/Light Pink
Chain 70. Attach one Ovary to end.
Weave other end in & out through last round of Uterus, ending with one end across from the other. Attach Ovary to other end.
Weave in ends.

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