Thursday, September 18, 2014

FrankenBunny Makes a Debut! Free Pattern Link Included! ;)

Halloween is just around the corner - you know how commercialized the Holidays are anymore so I'm sure you've even seen *gasp* Christmas trees at a few stores... I know I have. But first holidays first ;) Halloween will be here soon, ghosts, ghouls, vikings, sirens, pumpkins and creatures of all kinds will be roaming around looking for candy. My guess is, Frankenbunny and his friend Bunnicula might have been doing just that the night I spotted them... they didn't find my secret stash though! Haha!

I heard some rustling around and put a spotlight on them!

 O.O


At first they froze like a deer in the headlights.



 They must have realized I wasn't going to hurt them because they came up to me inquisitively...



Bunnicula kind of got in my face, very curious...



Out of no where R2D2 showed up 


and started to regulate the situation... I think they must be traveling somewhere together...


which makes sense really because they were made for a friend who has most of the star wars set and R2D2 wanted to make sure everyone got there in one piece.

Mission was eventually accomplished. *Insert big cheesy grin here*

Want to make your own Bunnicula or FrankenBunny? 
Enjoy! Muha

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Latest Progress in Crochet Projects

Wee! Alrighty, to recap the last week in projects... 
Here's the latest project I've finished 


A Black Ewok hoodie for my friend Ms. Doom Things aka Auntie Gir aka one of my favorite people... 
you will understand (and most likely come to the same conclusion) once you read her blog. :D




another project about halfway done...


Huzzah! Bunnicula in the WORKS! :D 


and yet a third project that is in the "yarn" stage... where I've selected the colors, but haven't started hooking it just yet.
So for the moment, the yarn sits there... and taunts me... LOL

To be Zombie creations SOON - Muha!

The labels on the colors are for my friend who requested 12 inch tall zombie dolls like the one I made a while ago. I had to do be resourceful and reach out to a few ravelry friends to find Sami's hair color to match the Zombie I'd made a while back as requested. 
Here is my model. :) 


More crafting to come in the near future! 
I hope you'll stay tuned!

Monday, August 25, 2014

Bunnicula the Vampire Bunny - Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern



I made one of these Bunnicula's recently and decided it was time to share this pattern with you lovely followers for FREE. If you work this guy up (watch out for the fangs!! O.O) and have ANY questions about the instructions please let me know. I'm here to help! :D 

Lastly, you might remember Bunnicula was a counterpart to his Sad Girl Miss from this post a while back :)
 ...ahhhh memories...



Bunnicula
The Vampire Bunny Pattern
(Frankenbunny is made with GREEN yarn :))


Materials:
·         White worsted weight yarn
·         1 Pair 10 mm Safety Eyes
·         Tapestry needle
·         H hook (size 8- 5.00MM)
·         Black worsted weight yarn for mouth

Finished zombie bunny will average 5 inches tall from feet to tip of ears and 1 3/4 inches wide.

Abbreviations:
·         Sc = Single Crochet
·         X = times
·         Dec = Decrease
·         Inc = Increase

Work through both loops of stitches unless otherwise indicated.

Using white yarn

Row 1: Chain 4, Sc 2 in 2nd  loop from hook, Sc 1, Sc3 in 1st chain, turn, Sc 1 (8)

Row 2: Inc 2, Inc 2, Sc 2, Inc 2, Inc 2, Sc 2 (16)

Row 3: Sc 2, Inc 1 (x2), Sc 6, Inc 1 (x2), Sc 4 (20)

Row 4: Sc 3, Inc 1 (x2), Sc 8, inc 1 (x2), Sc 5 (24)

Row 5 - 20: Sc around (24)


Between Rows 5 & 6: Place 10mm Safety eyes 4 stitches apart


Stuff body


Find the stitch in middle of the front, count 10 stitches back and mark this stitch.


Row 21: Sc 13, Chain 2, Sc in marked stitch on the back side of rabbit, move marker here.
                       
            Row 1: Sc around, Sc 2 over the chains (10)
            Row 2: Dec around until only 5 stitches remain, then weave in ends over last 5 and sew up                                bottom of the leg.

     2nd leg: On the front side of rabbit, count 4 stitches from made leg, In 5th stitch, start leg
            Row 1: Sc 8, Chain 2, put stitch marker here (10)
            Row 2: Sc around (10)
            Row 3: Dec around until only 5 stitches remain, then weave in ends over last 5 and sew up                              bottom of the leg.

With a length of thread sew up the bottom of the body, there should be 4 stitches on each side.

Arms: Make 2
Row 1: Sc 5 in magic circle
Row 2 – 7: Sc around (5) 
Fasten Off – leaving a length of thread to use later

Ears: Make 2
Row 1: Sc 4 in magic circle
Row 2:  Inc 1, Sc 1, Inc 1, Sc 1 (6)
Row 3 – 5: Sc around (6)
Row 6:  Dec 1, Sc 1, Dec 1, Sc 1 (4)
Row 7 - 8: Sc around (4)
Fasten Off – leaving a length of thread to use later sewing the ear on the head

Sew the ears directly above each eye 3 – 4 stitches apart.
Sew the arms on between Rows 9 – 10,  4  stitches apart.

Using black thread

Sew the mouth between rows 7 & 8 across 5 – 6 stitches.
Sew the nose in between the eyes, centered.

Now let the apocalypse begin! ^-^ Muha! ;)

Please NOTE: 
This pattern is Copyright to Lostsentiments. All rights reserved.
You have permission to sell the finished item from this pattern but rewriting, reselling, distributing or copying the pattern itself is prohibited. 
Please include a link back to my etsy shop or blog in all sales/listings of items. 
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


When friends bring me a cartoon or drawing to bring to life and the height they want, I have to sketch it  to be sure I get the doll to scale. Above is the sketch I made to use as a guide :). 
I recommend anyone who can draw and crochet to use this method. Granted you'll be working the doll up and pulling out the stitches from time to time, but hopefully it will spare some of your time! 

Happy creating friends! 

UPDATE:

If you would like to see the German translation of this pattern you can do so HERE. 
Kersten of fancrafts blog was ambitious enough to translate the pattern for you! :) 
Please show her blog some love as well!
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