Simple Pretty Face Cloth

(Copyright Tattiana Talahandra December 2010--  see note below pattern  )

Here is something I made to help in the bath. I love to place a warm washcloth on my face but hate not being able to breath. With this cloth the Double crochet stitches in the middle will help solve that problem. This is also a great gift idea to make that's really quick.  I can get one done while watching a movie.

Materials:

1 ball Sugar'N Cream  100% Cotton Yarn in Light Blue and Hot Purple (or pick your favorite color)

Scrap White yarn

Size H/8 Hook

Yarn Needle

Instructions:

Chain 35

 Row 1 - 12: Single Crochet in each stitch across, Chain 1 then turn (repeat this step until row 13)

Row 13:  Double Crochet in each stitch, Chain 2 then turn

Row 14:  Double Crochet in each stitch, Chain 1 then turn

Row 15 - 27: Single Crochet in each stitch, Chain  then turn (repeat this step up to and including row 27)

Finish off

To create a finishing touch use some white yarn or a complementary color of your choice to single crochet around the edges.

I added an embroidered butterfly on one side  to give it character. Up to you what you wish to do :')

(This crochet pattern is copyright of Tattiana Talahandra (December 2010). DO NOT reprint this pattern, or post it on any other website. You may make a copy of this pattern for your own personal use, but do not include it in any collections, website, or cds. You are welcome to link to this pattern and if you post your own pictures of what you create, please credit accordingly and include a link to this original pattern. )

Fitness with something Virtual

Its amazing to me to see that we have come into an age where technology is like something from your favorite scifi movie.  Where a wave of the hand can manipulate data and help you do great things. In this case.... great things to improve your own self.

I am amazed by my Xbox 360 with Kinect.  Even though these products are from Microsoft, I am finding a growing love for this newfound creation of the Kinect where you attach the sensor on your television and are able to play a game without holding the game controller. I love my Wii (by Nintendo) and all the cool games that go with it, but when I would do my fitness games, the controller would slip from my leg with the fitness bands.  I hate having to readjust in mid action during a workout.

I first became curious of the 360's Kinect when a good friend on Facebook was talking about how she could not make it up her steps from the living room after a Kinect workout. I like hearing about game consoles making people get up and do something. This means people have to relinquish the couch and move!    I thought this was the case with the Wii but as more and more people figured out the controls we realized you could sit and still play tennis or do activities on the Wii from two rooms over. I know this is still not a bad thing since it was the Wii that is being used at a local gym here for neurologically impairing muscular disorders, primarily MS patients. Those who cannot stand are having fun being able to play Wii games side by side with kids from the local softball team. This is not a problem to me.  My problem lies with those who can stand and chose to sit.

In comes the difference between the 360 Kinect and the Wii  from what I am seeing so far. With the Kinect you have to stand up in front of the area it directs you. It scans your body and keeps track of all your movements, something you can visibly see on the screen (in some games your avatar will be semi transparent).  I find that this freedom to move about the space is great because there is no controllers to throw through a screen, no straps to fall when you sweat (yes people....you will sweat), and less to worry about breaking unless you decided to have your entertainment in a room full of breakable china.   You will jump, you will run in place and you are training your whole body to play, not just training your thumbs and index fingers. 

One Game I love so far is called "Your Shape: Fitness Evolved". I get to learn Tai Chi and kickboxing!!   You see yourself on screen doing the moves as you work alongslide your on screen trainer. As your trainer moves, you move as in sync as you can make it. I am finding this very helpful since I was trying to learn Tai Chi by video tapes and a stand up mirror. Here everything is on screen in very straightforward terms. I dont feel anything is out of my league. As I complete the activities with my trainer, I unlock new and harder skills to master.

This is still my first week in playing. Lets see how the newness wears and hopefully how my form will look in the next few weeks. The game that came with the Kinect called "Kinect Adventures"  had me embarrassed. As I was learning how to make my avatar jump and control a raft, I was oblivious to the fact the game was taking my picture periodically. At the end of the level, it had some very....um.... flattering shots of myself crouching, jumping, and looking alittle pudgy.  Hopefully my virtual training on the Fitness Evolved will help me look better for the camera.

Overall I am very happy with the Xbox 360's Kinect. Once you get used to not holding something to manipulate game menus, the system and the Kinect games are easy to play.  Key things to remember is your space and your pace.  Set up an area in front of your tv to move freely (about 10 feet long by 8 feet wide) and please only do what you are capable of. Don't overplay those first few days.... trust me on this one....you WILL feel it the next day :')

Possible Commissions

Greetings Folks!

My first goal with Etsy was to place patterns up and then possible finished creations there as well. I haven't thought about commissions even though I see awesome crafting blogs offering it.

Well here's the deal in the case of my things here. If you like something created, please email me at tattiana.talahandra@gmail.com and please put in the subject line: Commission!  and then tell me in the email about what you wish done. Payments will be made through paypal.

If I can do it then I will let you know and we can set things up from there. Keep in mind that I may have to turn down commissions due to Real life Commitments. I am Active Duty in the US Air Force with the potential of leaving (although will be bringing projects to keep me busy). I also got two boys in cub scouts so life can get busy. Usually a project from start to finish can take me about 3 or 4 days to complete one item, sometimes less.  Yes I am not that fast but when this is a skill that is my calming activity, you don't want to rush it :')

Allergy Warning:  I have cats and my roomate has a bunny. One Kitty loves to help with my yarn tension ..... alot. She's sitting calmly next to me as I am writing this so if you or the person you are gifting for has a cat allergy then you may need to look for another crafter to create the gift.

Thank you very much!

GIR Scarf Pattern

GIR Scarf

By Tattiana Talahandra  -  November 2010 (see copyright below)

Abbreviations:

SL= Slip Stitch

SC= Single Crochet
DC= Double Crochet

Difficulty Level is EASY

For this pattern you will need basic knowledge in Crocheting.  In this pattern you will be working in rounds. Creating a Ring with DC (double crochet) stitches.  For more information, I found websites like crochetpatterncentral.com  and youtube a big help.

Supplies:

Skeins of worst weight yarn in Green, White, and Black .  I used Caron’s Simply Soft in Limelight, White, and Black....its sooo soft and I love the muted sheen.  You will also need a small scrap of red for the tongue.

Hook size  I/9 and G/6

stitch markers

This scarf was inspired by Gir from the Nickelodeon TV series "Invader Zim". He is a SIR robot that disguises himself as a Green Dog to fool the humans.  

Create Basic Scarf

 Use  I/9 hook and green yarn

1.        1. Chain 20

2.       2. SC 19 stitches into the chain, Ch 1 then turn

3.        3. Repeat step 2 until the scarf is as long as you need.  A good rule of thumb is make the scarf as long as the  person it is intended for. 

4.       4. Once it is at the length you desire. Finish off.

5.        5. (optional)  you can add a single row of 19 SC stitches to each end of the scarf with black yarn .

6.       6. Add a nice decorative black stitch (basic sewing stitch) down the center of the Scarf using a yarn needle and some black yarn. See picture below.  To know where I was stitching, I marked every so often where I needed to go with plastic stitch markers.  You can use a fabric washable marker or safety pins but use something to help mark your path for stitching.  

I used small plastic stitch markers to keep my stitches straight

 

Ears:  (make 2)

     Use black Yarn and a size I/9 hook

     Chain 6

     SC across (5 stitches ). Finish off

Eyes:  (make 2)

     Use G/6 Hook and white yarn

     1. Chain 3, SL to join

     2. DC  10 in the ring, SL to join

     3. 2 DC in each stitch. Around.   SL to Join (20 stitches)

     4. Take some black string and knot the end twice like in the picture. Pull the loose ends through the center of the white eye and secure.

Red Tongue:

    Use some scrap red yarn and a size G/6 hook

    Chain 4

    SC  across (4 stitches), finish Off

Assemble Time!

Get out your yarn needle!!

Stitch on the eyes as shown.

The tongue I placed a little lop sided from the center to give him a more comical look, just like in most of his pictures.

Don't forget to give it a cute black nose!  Just embroider in a Triangular stitch between and slightly below the eyes.

Enjoy!

This crochet pattern is copyright of Tattiana Talahandra (November 2010). DO NOT reprint this pattern, or post it on any other website. You may make a copy of this pattern for your own personal use, but do not include it in any collections, website, or cds. You are welcome to link to this pattern and if you post your own pictures of what you create, please credit accordingly and include a link to this original pattern.

GIR Beanie!

Yes folks I created another beanie pattern. This time it was for a friend who loves GIR from Invader Zim on Nickelodeon.

I am liking the idea of creating hats and things people would have fun wearing. Wacky but EASY things to create. The reason why I started so late in learning to crochet was due to my mindset. I had no motivation to create doilies, baby booties or afghans.  I was inspired by the amigurumi movement. I loved the idea of making people smile with small toys or a funny hat. Now  I have alot of ideas in my head that have to be shaped by the yarn.

The holiday season is upon us. Soo many things to create. Sooo little time.  This pattern I have listed on Etsy and I will be adding a GIR scarf to this blog soon.  Keep checking back for more details and thank you for reading!

This interested in this hat pattern please check out  my Etsy store

In the works

Sorry for my absence. I been working, crafting, creating things for activeworld's AWRPG, and also getting involved with my boy's cub scouts.

Good news is a new wacky beanie pattern is in the works. I have a scarf idea to go along with it that should make a great set for the holiday season. Will be posting the results as soon as things are ready.

As a side project, I been working on this cute Toothless Dragon made by Feathereddragon. Take a look at how cute this is  http://feathereddragon.deviantart.com/art/Crochet-Toothless-the-Dragon-158419641 
She's a very talented lady and going to college. If you like what you see, get in touch with her to get the pattern. I am sure your kids will love it....shoot I have adults that want me to make them one!!    hee hee

Hello Kitty Beanie

Greetings everyone

With much advice and coaxing, I have placed my first pattern up on Etsy for sale. I created my very own Hello Kitty Beanie that was designed for my size head (about 22inches) but the pattern is written in a way where you can tailor it just like my other beanie patterns.

A big thing about these patterns is that I am writing them for the Easy and Beginner level. Yes you can create many beautiful things with the basic of stitches. You don't have to be a pro at this or be a writer for a major magazine. These patterns are meant anyone of any age to get into crocheting.

For those interesting in purchasing this pattern, you can find it at http://www.etsy.com/listing/57078825/womens-hello-kitty-beanie-crochet

Pattern is now FREE on this site

I would put up a picture of the person the hat was created for but she's camera shy. Oh well :')

Have a great day and keep creating out there!

AWRPG 2

Roleplaying has been a very big part of my gaming life. As mentioned in previous postings, I have been in this since 9th grade starting with my first Dungeons and Dragons group. That same love of the RP world transferred over into my online experience. Shoot even before DnD, I hosted Rp events in chatrooms (yey ImaginNation....) and people loved it. Roleplaying hits its highest enjoyment for me when you can get your friends and even strangers to play along.

With that in mind, I want to introduce you a place dear to me  because it involved a very special community of roleplayers.  Go into the virtual world systems of Activeworlds (www.activeworlds.com) and you will find a universe unlike any other. Think of a theme and its there. Let's focus our attention to a world named AWRPG (Active Worlds Role Playing Game).

AWRPG started in March of 2003 by Poseidon. He created a roleplaying world where the users were able to play in a fantasy setting involving wars with the Gods and several cities. What made this place so addictive was the interaction between developers and players. There were quests to do, puzzles to solve, drama to be had, and there was jobs to fill. What place out there could a little player grow to become a key leader of a entire city filled with players?   At times the NPCs would be controlled by the devs talking, interacting with the players on a nonlinear scale. This made things unpredictable and very addictive. When was the last time a banker in World of Warcraft held a realtime conversation with you? What about a God answering your prayer?   It happened here in AWRPG.

Recently the creators of AWRPG allowed the citizens and players of activeworlds to experience for the first time in YEARS a behind the scenes look at the AW universe's oldest RPG. We took a tour in the test world of AWRPG 2, a test world that is invisible on the main grid.  Poseidon gave a personal tour to some of the major projects in store for the next game upgrade and left many of us speechless. With cityscape overhauls, new particle effects and added realism with the latest AW 5.1 physics patch, it truely left the fans wanting more.

City of Orda and a beautifully crafted Bridge

The City of Orda has been a constant problem for many years with players. With many attempts to reduce lag it became choatic in layout and very haphazard on framerate. With the new update in store most players on the tour were breathing a sigh of relief for the fact ...they can move!  The City of Order has ....Order!  Streets that flow and made sense. Beautiful views of the city's harbor which has been its pride for many years. The working bridge is artistically done with well oiled gears. Its no longer the blocky, almost hidden, eyesore of its previous editions.

The Great Palace nested high on the hill.

Although a work in progress, The layout is soothing with not as many hard lines.

Although Orda has its needed help. Another city strikes as home for this person. I am currently (until Pos or Allen smites me) the City Leader of the City of Neua. Neua is the city of Love and Enlightenment. It was meant as a place of nature but in its more recent incarnations had taken on a stoney feel where the trees and even its once proud ponds seemed closed in. My character for many years, in game, roleplayed her nausea being enclosed in tight spaces.  With the new update to the city, nature has been restored. Thanks to the builder named Digigurl, the city returns to its natural roots with sweeping waterfalls, sparking waters and a feeling of peace as if in a monestary.  Even in its mountain home, you feel you are in the elven community from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Even though AWRPG has no elves, I've always felt the Neuans acted very much like the high elves from peoples roleplaying games. They forgive the troubled, always quested for new forms of enlightenment and were the first to live life with a free spirit and open heart.   Thankfully now, thier city reflects it.

As you enter Neua you are greeted with this grand view

Gorgeous sparking waterfalls add to the serenity

I can see many people fishing here in peace

Although Kao'a (city of chaos) and Xi'a (city of mystery and magic) were not on the tour, I expect good changes there as well.

Last part of the tour took us to an underground quest area that will be in the new update. I was glad this was included in the tour because we saw the fluffy good places in AWRPG but we havent seen the brutality of it. Here we saw that not everything in there is nice.  New lava particle effects made the place feel hot. Ashes hung in the air. If it were real, you would be choking and seeing the same demise as the skeletons in the area. Allen Iverson is doing a fantastic job bringing the dungeon areas to life.

A picture cannot capture the intensity of the moving lava spray

Overall the tour was a really nice glimpse into whats to come. There is no set date on the release of the update since all that you are seeing here is done by volunteer builders within Activeworlds. Thats the beauty of AW!  People helping each other to create some very impressive creations in a virtual platform that is over 10 years old..... more I think. Alot of time and effort goes into each project and those involved could tell you that its the people you are working with that make the difference.


If you wish to join in the fun of Activeworlds, please visit this link http://www.activeworlds.com/   For less than 7 dollars a month you can be visiting not only AWRPG but over 800 virtual worlds in the AW universe. If you don't have the money, no problem!  As a tourist you can still visit many AW sponsored worlds. Some of them you can even build your own little place to play.

Come have fun with us! My citizen name is Tattiana in AW too!

Geek and Gamer Girls Song

Hail to the Gamer Girls!!    We need to give some big  Kudos to Seth Green and Stan Lee for this.

Check out this link over at break.com. 4 minutes of sheer hotness to Team Unicorn!

http://www.break.com/break-originals/other-funny-stuff/geek-and-gamer-girls-anthem?ref=nf

Dragon*Con 2010

Things started off crazy since I needed to graduate my students out before I could go anywhere. They all passed with flying colors which not only had me excited for such a high class average but it meant I could leave town ontime. Flying was no trouble. Landing in Atlanta was nuts.



I can't remember the last time I took a subwaylike system. Jared told me to take Marta which I thought was the train that went between concourses.....oh no... it was the public sub trans system that will shoot you into the heart of Atlanta. Wasn't bad but still had my stomach in knots trying toget where I was going.

Only there 10 minutes and already attacked by Deadpool fans!

Once I made it to my destination that is where the fun began. DragonCon is like the biggest multiblock party that lasts for 4 days. You are bumping elbows with Klingons, superhero characters, steampunk creations and everything in between. Its not just for the geeks....its for EVERYONE and oh man there are some really hot men and women cosplaying out there (cosplay- costume of your fav characters). What is even more funny is the fact you could be walking alongside a celebrity at any moment. Next year I know of a few celebrities that may wear their attire from their shows just to see if people think they are a good rendition of that character :')



I was supposed to be assigned to Marc Singer (Beastmaster, V the series, etc...) but the man moves at such a high speed that giving him a person to help handle business would only slow him down. He is amazing to watch because he is very people friendly and is willing to go out and shake everyone's hands if you let him. Since he didn't need help, I was assigned to Summer Glau as a line manager..... trust me she needed it. She is known as River on Firefly and as the cute terminator on the Sarah Conner Chronicles. That girl is sooo sweet. She let the line continue even after closing just to get a chance to meet and sign for more fans. Meant long days for us handlers but still it was worth it!

Summer Glau and our friend G.

Line duty? Easy some think but when you are working in a convention setting where there is thousands and thousands of people with about 300 of those people wanting to be in line for Summer.... well.... its nuts. My job was to keep them all on the marked off taped areas (so we know which guest's line they were in) and I was taking their orders ahead of time to save the handler sitting next to her some time. It was almost a mantra to be telling these people "30 for an autograph, 10 to take a picture with her using a personal camera......" At least 3 times I was asked how much to take Summer home in which I replied, "You need to negotiate that with the man up there with the tattoos, that's her boyfriend." I tried to make the whole ordeal fun since they were all in for a long wait. We joked, laughed and talked about where they were from, what costumes they were wearing and so forth. When I had people trying to take unauthorized pictures I would get in the way and then have to make the people delete what was on the camera.... I got tired of this so the next crazy thing i did was I told these people that I hated to get mean (which I did) but the big man behind me (Kane who plays Jason in Friday the 13th movies) has a machete and isnt afraid to assist. On one of these times he heard me he thwapped the machete hard on the table in front of him. Was frickin hilarious to see a full row jump. He and his buddy were looking at the table to see if they dented it....thankfully the machete he had used still had the plastic safety edge on it LOL



I still did a lot of running when not doing line duty. Would say that working the con saves you money but it didn't. When Bobbi and I had a chance to break away for awhile, I spent over 300 dollars in stuff to bring back for friends and family. OH well. Did get a chance to look over at the pictures of Eddie McClintock's table when he was on break. He stars as Pete on Warehouse 13 but I didn't know before the convention that he was an artist. His bold line work and comical pictures were really good! When I had a chance to speak with him later during a slow period he was telling me how his wife encouraged him to set up a website for his artwork. I need to look at the website later to see whats there at http://www.eddiemcclintock.com/ He is a really nice guy to shoot the breeze with.

Obama Jedi and Bubba Fett

Two people that were also very enjoyable to talk to were Daniel Harris and Shawnee Smith. Both girls worked on various horror flicks like Saw, Friday the 13th and so forth. Looking at them they look like they should be carded for cigarettes but omg they were 33 and 41....that blew my mind! Shawnee was telling me about her 3 kids and her significant other Braiden who has a company called Miles of Chocolate. Dang it I missed out on the divine chocolate he was passing out! I was picking on him later about it but we went off on a tangent about the Amazon Kindle instead :')

Beautifully done!

One person to watch out for when it comes to the actors we were working with.... Kane Hodder. That guy (who played Jason ) is a prankster.... someone gave that man a bottle of Con funk! Con funk is that awful smell of a person who smells like they ran a marathon and hasn't bathed in weeks. I never understood why you don't SHOWER before coming to meet some of your favorite stars. Someone out there found a way to bottle this funk as a practical joke and Kane got a hold of this stuff. At the time I was having a nice conversation with Kevin (Erin Gray's son) about audiobooks when he smells it first. We were looking around trying to figure out who reeks when we see a grinning Kane from 2 tables away. He shows us the bottle, then casually walks out to the middle of the room where the fans walk. He descretly sprays a whiff then walks back to the table to chat lightly with his friends. Poor Poor steampunk group that happened to walk thru the fallout area, they started choking and holding their nose looking around for the foul being. Kane and the rest of us are laughing til that fallout crowd (damn the circulating A/C) started making the smell head our way. I warned Bobbi and her friend,who where sitting with Edward James Olmos, about the impending doom.

Sorry Guys, I didn't get their numbers

We did have some hotel troubles while out there but overall the whole DragonCon experience was great this time around. My Velma costume was a hit and had to stop about 20 times for pictures. I saw some great inspiration for a steampunk costume for next year.



Definetly worth doing it again

Me as Velma

Back in Town!

Hi Everyone!

I will be posting soon what all was going on this weekend at Dragon*Con 2010! I have a new idea for a new hat pattern but it will remain a surprise til its done and given to its next victim.....uh.... I mean.... friend!! yes friend! Hee hee

Stay tuned and I will have Con coverage and photos to share.

The Red Box is Back

I remember when my guy friends introduced me to Dungeons and Dragons. They showed me which players handbook I needed to go get and that I would need a set of my own dice. Great!

Coming home from school elated over the idea of playing this newfound game, I told my mom with much excitement that we needed to go shopping for these game materials. She smiled and said "Oh I used to play that". WHAT?!?!

The proof was in the attic. She had the original Blue Box and Red Box from 1970's and early 80's. I had fun looking at this basic set that was supposed to get you used to the rules of playing DnD. Problem? Well yes. My guyfriends were playing Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd edition when I was in 9th grade so the ruleset would give me a basic knowledge of what I would be playing but would not prepare me for the complexity of the 2nd edition character sheet (at that time..... bite me I was in 9th grade and hated math!)

I been playing DnD for over 16 years now and I have quite a collection of books from nearly every edition. What brought back those initial memories for my life addiction was seeing the reprint of the Red Box at the local game shop. Threw me for a loop to see that box wrapped in plastic. Viewing the back and the contents shocked me. They revamped everything to the 4th edition ruleset!


This box has dice, maps, tokens, character sheets, condensed Dungeon Masters Manual and Players Handbook. It looks awesome and even though it brings a smile to my face for nostalgia's sake, I wonder if it will truly appeal to the new generation of gamers. At least they will have a much better time transitioning from the boxed set to the regular rulebooks then I did.

Make Your Own Flavored Soda

This is an Easy project but you must be a person of patience. Due to the high pressure of the Soda, you will need to take your time with this.

Want a Flavor of Soda that no one at your next get together has? Try this!!

Take a 2 liter bottle of Generic Ginger Ale. Open up the bottle and add 4 tea bags of a fruity green tea or black tea. Celestial Seasonings brand tea has soo many fruity combinations like Strawberry Kiwi or Blueberry Green Tea.

Close the Bottle and wait for about 30 to 45 minutes.... IF you try to mix it, do it by GENTLY tilting the bottle back and forth.....slowly! Do not try to open and mix with a stick......bad idea!

Why? cause the carbonation is highly reactive! If you want a nice soda fountain in your kitchen then be my guest :')

After the 30 - 45 minutes, very carefully open the cap to relieve some pressure. Be prepared to vent this bottle for about 10 to 20 minutes this way but once the fizzing stops making its way up the neck of the bottle, then its ok to start removing the tea bags. I found chop sticks are a great way to remove the bags.

After that just chill and enjoy!

Easy Bruschetta

Gamer Life can get crazy especially when we decide to congregate together. We may be known for our quick thumb action on a controller but not always our culinary skill.

Well lets solve this without blowing your budget. I am going to give you one neat idea you can take to your next LAN party, game night or potluck that will surely make you a hit.

Easy Bruschetta

Ingredients:

4 to 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Roma Tomatoes diced small
Fresh Basil (chop up about 4 to 5 leaves)
2 Garlic cloves (chopped)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

Combine in a bowl and let sit for an hour to let everything seep together. Serve with Tostitos Scoops or with toasted bread chips. I prefer the Scoops since they will hold the bruschetta well on a game night where I may be rolling dice.

Don't have the fresh ingredients? You can also make this recipe with a can of Diced tomatoes and dried Basil. Remember that dried herbs are more potent than fresh so add only a tablespoon of Basil to your dish.

Cthulhu Beanie

Abbreviations:
SL= Slip Stitch
SC= Single Crochet
DC= Double Crochet

Supplies:
Worst weight yarn in Green. I used Caron’s Simply Soft in Limelight
Felt in Red and Black
Hook size H also G

For this pattern you will need basic knowledge in Crocheting. In this pattern you will be working in rounds. Making Magic rings later and for the basic beanie, creating a Ring with DC (double crochet) stitches. For more information, I found websites like crochetpatterncentral.com and youtube a big help.
This hat was inspired by The Dreaded Cthulhu . This particular monstrosity came from the famous Horror author, H.P Lovecraft . Now those in gaming would know that this creature appears in games like Dungeons and Dragons and “Call of Cthulhu.” He has sort of been Kidified and there is a toy line out, but for all his fame, I have made him into a beanie for those nutty enough to wear it.


Basic Beanie
Use H Hook
Create Ring
1. Chain 3, SL to join
2. DC 10 in the ring, SL to join

Rest of the Beanie you will be working with rounds in the ring you created.
Round 1: 2 DC in each stitch. Around. SL to Join (20 stitches)
Round 2: 1 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (30 stitches)
Round 3: 2 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (40 stitches)
Round 4: 3 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (50 stitches)
Round 5: 4 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (60 stitches)
**Round 6: 5 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (70 stitches)
**If making for a smaller head then skip round 6. If making for a larger head then proceed with round 6 and if you need to make it larger, add another round (ex 6 DC then 2DC in next stitch, 7 DC then 2 in next stitch….etc) until the hat is wide enough for the intended head. On the ones I have made for people, I haven’t gone over 5 DC then 2. Who knows… you might have someone who has a big ego, in that case, you may need more yarn :’)
Round 7- 16 or more: 1 DC in each stitch around. Continue making rounds until the beanie is of a desired length for the wearer.


Tentacles:
Use size G hook
Those more experienced in this would make the tentacles right on the hat by creating a round of single crochet stitches then creating this next part right on the hat. Mine I like lining things up as a separate piece then sewing it into place with yarn and a yarn needle. Your choice.

Chain 8 then single crochet into 2nd CH from hook. You are going to do 6 SC then Chain 9. Single Crochet into 2nd CH from the hook then 6 SC then chain 9 again. Its going to start to look like tentacles.

Repeat (the Chain 9 SC into 2nd CH and then 6 SC) until you have 7 Tentacles (yes yes I know we shouldn’t be making a monster with lucky number 7 :’P)
Position on front of hat and sew on using yarn and a needle.


Eyes:
Cut out Catlike eyes out of felt then sew on hat using sewing thread.


Enjoy!

This crochet pattern is copyright of Tattiana Talahandra (August 2010). DO NOT reprint this pattern, or post it on any other website. You may make a copy of this pattern for your own personal use, but do not include it in any collections, website, or cds. You are welcome to link to this pattern and if you post your own pictures of what you create, please credit accordingly and include a link to this original pattern.

Minion Beanie

This is my first pattern. There may be some flaws but I tried my best to write out everything as best as possible. This pattern is probably rated for Basic since it involves alot of repetition, increasing and working in rounds.

This pattern is for personal use. Go ahead and create as gifts but I would love for you to credit where you got the pattern from. Please see copyright info at the end of this pattern.





Despicable Minion Beanies

Abbreviations:
SL= Slip Stitch
SC= Single Crochet
DC= Double Crochet

Supplies:
Worst weight yarn in yellow, black, white and Gray
Hook size H/8

For this pattern you will need basic knowledge in Crocheting. In this pattern you will be working in rounds. Making Magic rings later and for the basic beanie, creating a Ring with DC (double crochet) stitches. For more information, I found websites like crochetpatterncentral.com and youtube a big help.
This hat was inspired by The Despicable Minion created by WolfDreamer. If you want to make some cute Pokemon and Game-like toys for your kids. Check out her website at
http://wolfdreamer-oth.blogspot.com/

Basic Beanie
Create Ring
1. Chain 3, SL to join
2. DC 10 in the ring, SL to join

Rest of the Beanie you will be working with rounds into the ring you created.
Round 1: 2 DC in each stitch. Around. SL to Join (20 stitches)
Round 2: 1 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (30 stitches)
Round 3: 2 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (40 stitches)
Round 4: 3 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (50 stitches)
Round 5: 4 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (60 stitches)
**Round 6: 5 DC then 2 DC in the next stitch. Around. SL to join (70 stitches)

**If making for a smaller head then skip round 6. If making for a larger head then proceed with round 6 and if you need to make it larger, add another round (ex 6 DC then 2DC in next stitch, 7 DC then 2 in next stitch….etc) until the hat is wide enough for the intended head. On the ones I have made for people, I haven’t gone over 5 DC then 2. Who knows… you might have someone who has a big ego, in that case, you may need more yarn :’)

Round 7- 8: 1 DC in each stitch around. SL to join . If person has a long head. You may want to add one more round in yellow.
Round 9 -10: (Use Black Yarn) 1 DC in each stitch around. SL to join
Round 11-12: (Use Yellow Yarn) 1 DC in each stitch around. SL to join


Goggles (make 2 in grey)

Round 1: 10 SC in Magic Ring (10stitches)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (20)
Round 3: work in the back loops only, SC in each stitch around (20). This will help shape up the sides.
Round 4: SC in each stitch around (20) Finish Off.

EyeBalls (make 2 in white)

Round 1: 15 SC in Magic Ring. Pull tail to draw tightly to close up ring (15)
Round 2: SC in each stitch. Finish Off.

Tuck white eyeball into goggle. Secure with some grey sewing thread. I made the black of the eye by sewing the goggle/eye onto the hat filling in the center of the white eye until you cannot see any grey underneath. You can also secure the goggles on with sewing thread and glue a felt black dot instead. Up to you.

When finished, add a few strands of black to the top of your hat. Just cut a few strands (maybe 4 or 5) and tie to the top of the hat. Make sure its securely tied up there. To keep mine from fraying, each “hair” end I tied a small knot

Some may want a single eye version of the Minion. Instead of 2 eyeballs and 2 goggles just make one :’)

Enjoy!



The Minions are copyright of Universal Studios and Illumination Entertainment for the Movie 'Despicable Me', but this crochet pattern is copyright of Tattiana Talahandra (August 2010). DO NOT reprint this pattern, or post it on any other website. You may make a copy of this pattern for your own personal use, but do not include it in any collections, website, or cds. You are welcome to link to this pattern and if you post your own pictures of what you create, please credit accordingly and include a link to this original pattern.

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