Free Pattern: Marcus the Worm VR

Skill Level/Terminology:
Advanced. Common pattern abbreviations and repetitions, shaping, working in back loops, sc3tog, basic embroidery, and French knot.

Other Info:

-Marcus should be around 8.5" tall upon completion.

-Finished item is not intended for children.

-This pattern uses American English.

Materials:
• E/3.5mm crochet hook
• Worsted Weight yarn in skin color and small amounts of white and black (I used I love this cotton)
• 2 12" pipe cleaners (white or tan/brown)
• Poly Fill or stuffing material

Optional materials:
• Tools for adding stuffing in small areas (such as a chop stick, smaller crochet hook, large eyed plastic yarn needle, felting tool, etc.)
• Safety eyes

Head
1. In magic ring, sc 6 (6)
2. 2sc in each st around (12)
3-4. Sc in each st around (12)
5. 2sc in next st, sc in BLO of next 4 st, 2sc in next st, sc in next 6 st (14)
6. Sc in next st, 2sc in next st, SC in BLO of next 4 st, 2sc in next st, sc in next 7 (16)
7-8. Sc in each st around (16)
9. Sc in next 2 st, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 6 st (13)
10. Sc in next 2 stitches, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next 6 st (16)
11-12. Sc in each st around (16)
13. Sc in next 2 st, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 6 st (13)
14. Sc in next 2 st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next 6 st (16)
15-16. Sc in each st around (16)
17. *Sc in next 2 st, sc2tog* x4 (12)
Begin stuffing, being mindful to shape as necessary.
18. *Sc in next st, sc2tog* x4 (8)
19. *Sc in next st, 2sc in next st* x4 (12)
20. Sc in each st around (12)
21. Sc in next 4 st, 3sc in next st, sc in next st, 3sc in next st, sc in next 5 st (16)
22. Sc in next 4 st, sc3tog, sc in next st, sc3tog, sc in next 5 st (12)
23-24. Sc in each st around (12)

Belly
25. Sc in next 4st, *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* x3, sc in next 2 st (15)
26. Sc in next 5st, *sc in next st, 2sc in next st* x3, sc in next 3 st (18)
27-28. Sc in each st around (18)
29. Sc in next 6 st, *sc in next st, sc2tog* x4 (14)
30-31. Sc in each st around (14)
Stuff and shape. Embroider belly button using a French knot.

Thighs
32. Sc in next 4 st, skip next 6 st, sc in next 4 st (8) This creates your first leg.
33-34. Sc in each st around (8)
35. Sc2tog, sc in next 6 st (7)
36. Sc in next 2 st, sc2tog, sc in next 3 st (6)

Prepare your pipe cleaner by bending the tip back so it is not sharp. Fold pipe cleaner in half, and thread through so each leg hole has half of the pipe cleaner. Fold visible pipe cleaner in half to create the structure for the rest of the leg. Twist pipe cleaner a few times around this length to keep secure. Stuff thigh around pipe cleaner.

Legs
37. Sc2tog, sc in next 4 st (5)
38-45. Sc in each st around (5)
As you're working, pull your crochet work towards the body so the stitches are not stretching. Depending on the length of your pipe cleaner, you may need additional or fewer rounds. F/O, close.

Attach yarn in the first open stitch on the back side of Marcus. Sc in same stitch, and around. You will add a stitch in the underside of one stitch from round 31. This prevents a gap between the legs. (8)

Repeat rounds 33-45. F/O, close.

Prepare next pipe cleaner by bending the tips back so they are not sharp. Insert pipe cleaner into Marcus's body around round 18, about 8 st apart. Tip: it may be helpful to insert a small crochet hook through the body, bend the tip of the pipe cleaner around the crochet hook, and pull through body. Replace any stuffing that comes out.

Arms
1. In Magic Ring, sc 6 (6)
2. Sc in each st around (6)
3. *Sc2tog, sc in next st* repeat twice (4)
4-23. Sc in each st around (4)
Repeat for 2nd arm.

Depending on the length of your pipe cleaner, you may need additional or fewer rounds. Using a small hook through the arm stitches, gently guide the pipe cleaner down each arm until it reaches each hand area. Making a firm bend at each shoulder can help keep in place at the body. Bend first arm at elbow to help keep in place. Sew at shoulder to attach.

Fingers
Flatten hand portion and attach yarn through both sides on outer edge of hand.
*Ch5, slst in next 4 ch. SC in next stitch of hand* repeat twice to create a total of 3 fingers. Continue to thumb.

Thumb
Ch4, slst in next 3 ch. Slst in base and f/o.

Repeat Fingers and Thumb section for the second hand, beginning with the thumb and continuing for the fingers. Note: You can make the fingers longer by adding more chains, if desired.

Lips
With head closest to your body, attach yarn in front loop of round 5.
Ch1, 2Sc in same stitch, sc in next 2st, 2sc in last stitch of round 5. Rotate Marcus so his feet are closest to your body. Sc in each of the front loops of round 6. Slst to first stitch. F/O.

Eyes
make 2
1. In magic ring, sc 4 (4)
2. *2sc in next st, sc in next st* twice (6)
F/O, do not stuff. Sew to top of head. Embroider eyes using a small amount of black. I used an embroidery chain stitch. You may opt to use safety eyes, however I was unable get a good size into such a small area.

Free Pattern: Amigurumi Trash Can

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2024 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

Amigurumi trash can is made in joined rounds and is considered an advanced pattern due to techniques used without explanation. Please read the pattern in full before beginning. This pattern has not been tested.

Materials:
E/3.5mm Hook
G/4.0mm Hook
WW yarn in silver or desired color
WW yarn in black (for mouth)
10mm safety eyes
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Polyfil or filling material

Advanced Techniques:

Crochet in Back Loop

Crochet in Third Loop

Front Post Single Crochet

Main Body:

Beginning with E/3.5mm hook 
1. SC 6 in Magic Circle. (6) Slst in first st, ch1.
2. 2sc in each st around (12) Slst in first st, ch1.
3. *2sc, sc in next st* around (18) Slst in first st, ch1.
4. *2sc, sc in next 2 st* around (24) Slst in first st, ch1.
5. *2sc, sc in next 3 st* around (30) Slst in back loop and third loop of first st, ch1.
6. Sc in back loop and third loop of same st. SC in back loop and third loop around (30) slst in first st. ch1.

Switch to G/4.0mm hook
8-16. *SC in next st, fpsc in next* around. (30) slst in first st. ch1.

Switch to E/3.5mm hook
17. SC around. (30) slst in flo of first st.
18. Ch10, sk6, slst in flo of next st. Sc in blo of next 8. Slst in flo of next st, ch10, sk6, SC in blo of next 8. Slst in free blo of first st of prev rnd. Ch2
19. HDC in free back loop of next 8, SC in both loops of next 7, HDC in free back loop of next 8, SC in both loops of next 7, slst to first HDC.
20. slst around
f/o, weave in ends. 

Optional: Add safety eyes and embroider mouth.

Optional: Stuff

Lid:

With E/3.5mm hook

1. SC 6 in Magic Circle. (6) Slst in first st, ch1.
2. 2sc in each st around (12) Slst in first st, ch1.
3. *2sc, sc in next st* around (18) Slst in first st, ch1.
4. *2sc, sc in next 2 st* around (24) Slst in first st, ch1.
5. *2sc, sc in next 3 st* (30) Slst in back loop and third st of first st, ch1.
6. Sc in back loop and third loop of same st. SC in back loop and third loop around (30) slst in first st. ch1.
7. slst around (30) Slst in first st.
F/O, leave very long tail for sewing.

Lid Handle:

With E/3.5mm hook
Leaving long tail for sewing, attach with slst between r2&r3. Ch 6, leave long tail for sewing. Attach in r2&r3 opposite of where attached. F/o, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew lid to top of body, using loops from R6 of lid and r20 of body.

Free Pattern: SCP-999 The Tickle Monster

 

It's been a very long time since I've crocheted, let alone created a pattern. But inspiration struck while considering a gift for a friend, and of course I couldn't find a pattern for what I wanted to make. So here's our favorite SCP, The Tickle Monster!

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2023 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern. SCP-999 is copyright to the respective owners. No copyright infringement intended.

SCP-999 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. (Updated with correction from comments.)

Materials:
E/3.5mm Hook
WW yarn in orange
WW yarn in black
10mm safety eyes
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Polyfil or filling material

Body:
1. 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
2. 2sc in each st around (12)
3. *2sc in next st, sc in next st* around (18)
4. *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* around (24)
5. *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* around (30)
6-17. sc in each st around (30)
Attach eyes between r8 and r9.

Embroider mouth.
18. *sc2tog in blo, sc 3 in blo* around (24)
19. *sc2tog, sc in next 2 st* around(18)
stuff
20. *sc2tog, sc in next st* around (12)
21. sc2tog around (6)
F/O and close. Weave in ends.
Attach yarn to FLO of last stitch of rnd 18, *SC in nxt 4, 5dc in next* around. Sc in remaining st, slst to first st.

Arms:
1. 6sc in Magic Circle (6)
2. SC around (6)
3. *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 st* around (8)
4-6. SC around (8)
F/O leave long tail to attach arms.

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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