PIKACHU HAT PATTERN.

This is a fun hat pattern guaranteed to please any little pokemon fan. It is a beginner to intermediate crochet pattern. You can choose to stuff the ears or leave them unstuffed, it's a personal preference.

Abbreviations
DC – double crochet
HDC – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
ch – Chain
sc – single crochet

Materials needed
Yellow yarn
Red yarn
Black yarn
Yarn sewing needle
Size 5.5mm hook

Hat Base
Starting with yellow
Row 1 - Chain 3, DC 10 into third chain from hook. Sl st to join, chain 2.
Row 2 – 2 DC in each stitch until the end, sl st to join, Chain 2.
Row 3 - *1 DC in first st, 2 DC in next st*. Repeat to end. Sl st to join, ch
2.
Row 4 - *1DC in first two st, 2DC in next st*. Repeat to end. Sl st to
join, ch 2.
Row 5 - * 1 DC in first three sts, 2 DC in next*. Repeat to end. Sl st to
join, ch 2.
Row 6 - *2DC in first stitch, 1 DC in next nine st* Repeat to end. Sl st to
join, ch 2.
Rows 7-12 – 1DC in all stitches around. Sl st to join, ch 2.
Row 13 – *DC two together, DC one in each of next 9 sts.* Repeat to
end. Sl st to join.

This is where you will begin the earflap! Do not break off yarn!
Row 1 - Ch 1 and HDC into next 12 st. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 – HDC2Together, sc in next 8 sts, HDC2Together, ch 1, turn.
Row 3 – HDC2Together, sc in next 6 sts, SC2Together, Ch 1. Turn.
Row 4 – HDC2Toghether, sc in next 4sts, HDC2Together, Ch 1, turn.
Row 5 – HDC each st to end of row, ch 1, turn.
Row 6 – HDC2Together, sc in next 2 sts, HDC2Together, ch 1, turn.
Row 7 – HDC each st to end of row, ch 1, turn.
Row 8 – HDC2Together, HDC2Together.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Find the even side for the other earflap and repeat same pattern on the other side. Once this is complete use yellow to add a SC border around the entire base of the hat to remove the rough edge appearance.

Cheeks.
With red. Make 2.
Ch 3. 8 DC in third chain from hook. Sl st to join, finish off and cut long thread for sewing.

Eyes
With black, make 2.
Ch 3. 10 DC in third Ch from hook. Sl st to join, finish off and cut long thread for sewing.
With white, make 2
Ch 2 6 SC in second ch from hook. Sl st to join, finish off and cut long
thread for sewing.

Pikachu ears

Begin with black, make two.
Row 1 - Ch 3, 6 DC into third ch from hook. Sl st to join, chain 2.
Row 2 – 2DC in each st around. Sl st to join, attach yellow.
Row 3 – 8 – ch 2, DC in each st around. Sl st to join.
Finish off and leave long tail for sewing.

Nose
With Black, Ch 3, DC 6 in third ch from hook. DO NOT JOIN TOGETHER. Finish off and leave long tail for sewing.
For braids cut 12 strands of black and 6 of yellow. Add 3 yellow and 6 black to each side and braid through.
Use above photo for assembly of all pieces.

REUSABLE SWIFFER WETJET PADS

This pattern will only fit the swiffer wetjet. I'm currently attempting to make a pattern to fit the sweeper. But for the time being this is a perfect way to reuse and reduce waste.

MATERIALS NEEDED
5.0mm hook
tapestry needle
Sugar & Cream OR Bernat handicrafter cotton(two skeins)

NOTES
This is worked as one piece and crocheted together at the edges.
If you would like the flaps to be different colours than the scrubbing piece you can change the colour after row 7 & 44.

ABBREVIATIONS
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch

SWIFFER PAD

Ch 18

Row 1: HDC in third ch from hook and HDC remaining sts. Ch 2 and turn

Row 2 - 4: HDC to end, ch 2 and turn.

Row 7: HDC 7, HDC 2 into same st, HDC 8, ch 2 and turn.

Row 8: SC 2, *bobble st, SC 1* repeat from * 6 more times, SC 2. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 9: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 10: SC 1, *bobble st, SC 1* repeat from * 7 more times. SC 1, Ch 1 and turn.

Row 11: SC across. Ch 1 and turn.

Rows 12 – 43: Repeat rows 8 to 11 eight more times.

Row 44: SC 2, *bobble st, SC 1* repeat from * 6 more times, SC 2.

Row 45: Ch 2, HDC 7, HDC decrease, HDC 8. Ch 2 and turn.

Rows 46 – 47: HDC across, Ch 2 and turn.

Row 48: HDC across, finish off and weave in ends.

To finish off this custom Swiffer you will need to create an SC border around the piece with the flaps folded into the proper position. On each corner remember to add 3SC per corner stitch to allow for room without rippling. 

DEADPOOL SNUGGLE BUDDY

This is a little more of an experienced pattern, or those used to working in rounds. This also requires knowledge of granny squares. I created this pattern on a whim not long after seeing Deadpool in theaters and kept the toy for my daughter.

MATERIALS NEEDED
5.0mm hook
3.75mm hook
tapestry needle
Red Heart SuperSaver True Red
Red Heart SuperSaver Black
WHITE 6mm brads OR safety eyes.
Polyfill stuffing
Stitch marker(safety pin)

NOTES
Head is worked in a continuous round, blanket is worked in separate rounds and made like a larger granny square.

ABBREVIATIONS
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch

BLANKET
Round 1 – Using 5.0mm hook with red yarn ch 4, sl st to fourth chain from hook to form a ring. Ch 3, dc 2 into ring, ch 3, dc 3 into ring, ch 3, dc 3 into ring, ch 3, dc 3 into ring, ch 3. Sl st to join. Sl st next two sts.
Round 2 – *Ch 3, dc 3 into first corner chained space, ch 3, dc 3 into same corner chain space, ch 2. Repeat from * to end, sl st to join, sl st 2 more times. Finish off and weave in end.
Round 3 – Switching to Black, pick up stitch where last row left off. Ch 3, dc 2 into chain space, ch 3, dc 3 into same chain space, ch 2, * dc 3 into next chain space, ch 2, dc 3 into corner chain space, ch 3, dc 3 into same corner chain space. Repeat from * to end. Sl st to join. Sl st 2 more times.  




Repeat Round 2 until you have a sequence as follows starting from center and working outwards.

2 rounds red
2 rounds black
3 rounds red
2 rounds black
3 rounds red.

For blanket edging switch to black

SC two rounds in BACK LOOPS ONLY with a slip stitch to join each round.

HEAD
Using 3.75mm hook and red yarn. Working a continuous round.
Round 1 – ch 2, SC 6 into 2^nd chain from hook. (6 sts)
Round 2 – SC 2 into each st. (12 sts)
Round 3 – * SC into first, SC 2 into next. Rep from * to end. (18 sts)
Round 4 - * SC 1 into each of first 2 sts, SC 2 into next. Rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 5 - * SC 1 into each of first 3 sts, SC 2 into next. Rep from * to end. (30 sts)
Round 6 - * SC 1 into each of first 4 sts, SC 2 into next. Rep from * to end. (36 sts)
Rounds 7-12 – SC around. (36 sts)
Round 13 - * SC 1 into each of first 4 sts, SC2Tog. Rep from * to end. (30 sts)
Round 14 - * SC 1 into each of first 3 sts, SC2Tog. Rep from * to end. (24 sts)
Round 15 - * SC 1 into each of first 2 sts, SC2Tog. Rep from * to end. (18 sts)
Round 16 - * SC 1 into first st, SC2Tog. Rep from * to end. (12 sts)
STUFF HEAD HERE!
Round 17 – * SC2Tog. Repeat from * to end. (6 sts)
Finish off and leave long tail for sewing. Before attaching head to blanket, weave needle through bottom hole and pull tight to fully close.

EYES
Using 3.75mm hook & black yarn.
Round 1 – Ch 2, sc 6 into 2^nd chain from hook.
TURN.
Round 2 – SC into each st.
Finish off and leave long tail for sewing. Attach brads/safety eyes towards bottom of eye shape.
ATTACH ALL PIECES AS SHOWN IN ORIGINAL PHOTO.

CROCHET TSHIRT BATH MAT

For my first pattern post I decided I would start with something small and basic. This website will be completely crochet and crafting. If you have ideas on what I should create, don't hesitate to comment. But if you choose to repost or share, please credit the creators appropriately.

Materials needed: 

12mm hook. 

2 balls of tshirt yarn in colour A(cream) 

1 ball of tshirt yarn in colour B(blue)

I impulse purchased mine from a clearance bin at Michael's and couldn't think of anything to use it for. Due to the weight and feel of it, I knew it needed to be something heavy duty.

This is a beginner pattern with only chaining and half double crochets being used for this.

Ch 41.

Row 1: HDC in second from hook, HDC in every remaining stitch.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1 and HDC in same stitch and every remaining stitch.

Break off yarn here and attach second colour. From here you'll continue this pattern while switching colours every five rows. After 5 stripes you can finish off and weave in ends.

There you have it, a thick heavy duty bath mat OR under the kitchen sink mat and a beginner level pattern.