Sunday, May 6, 2012

Tree Trunks Amigurumi Pattern!


Tree Trunks Amigurumi

TT is one of the weirdest characters of the Adventure Time With Finn and Jake universe, and I LOVE her. Maybe because apple pie is my favorite.


Materials
Hook: F, 3.75 mm
Yarn: Acrylic worsted weight, I used Vanna’s Choice in Fern and Vanna’s Choice Baby in Pink Poodle
9mm safety eyes
A small amount of black embroidery floss


Body
Round 1: 4 sc into a magic circle.
Round 2: 3 sc in each st around (12)
Round 3: sc in next st, (3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st) 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in last st (20)
Round 4: sc in next 2 st, (3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st) 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st (28)
Round 5: sc in next 3 st, (3 sc in next st, sc in next 6 st) 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st (36)
Round 6: sc in next 4 st, (3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 st) 3 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st (44)
Round 7: sc in next 5 st, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 st) 3 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st (48)
Round 8-9: Work even (48)
Round 12: sc in next 6 st, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 st) 3 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st (52)
Round 13-20: Work even (52)
Round 21: sc in next 7 st, (sc next 2 st tog, sc in next 11 st) 3 times, sc next 2 st tog, sc in next 4 st (48)
Round 22-23: Work even (48)
Round 24: sc in next 2 st. Move stitch marker. sc in next 9 st. (For the leg, continue crocheting in the round over only the last 6 stitches. After one round of six stitches, fasten off. Leave a tail for sewing. Reattach the yarn in the first of the skipped stitches. sc in next 12 st.) 3 times. Make the last leg the same way as the others, reattach yarn, sc in next 3 st (24)

At this point I would attach the eyes around row 13 and embroider the forehead wrinkles and little smile.

Round 25: sc in next 2 st, (sc inc in the last stitch before the leg, sc inc in the first stitch after the leg, sc in next 4 st) 3 times, sc inc in the last stitch before the leg, sc inc in the first stitch after the leg, sc in next 2 st (32)
Round 26: sc in next 3 st, (sc next 2 st tog, sc in next 6 st) 3 times, sc next 2 st tog, sc in next 3 st (28)
Round 27: sc in next 2 st, (sc next 3 st tog, sc in next 4 st) 3 times, sc next 3 st tog, sc in next 2 st (20) Sew up the hole at the end of each leg, as well as the tiny hole at the base of each leg. Stuff body firmly.
Round 28: sc in next st, (sc next 3 st tog, sc in next 2 st) 3 times, sc next 3 st tog, sc in next 1 st (12)
Round 29: (sc next 3 st tog) 4 times (4) Fasten off, sew up the hole and weave in the end.

Ears make 2
ch 9
Row 1: in second ch from hook sc, sc in each ch, ch 1, turn (8 sc)
Row 2-3: sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 4: sc in next 4 sts, dc in last 4 sts, ch 1 turn
Row 5: dc in nest 4 sts, sc in next st, sl st in last three sts.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to attach to body (about 10 rows from the top of the body)

Trunk
Chain 10
Row 1: dc in third chain from hook, dc in each ch. (9 dc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to attach to body one or two rows above the eyes.



Tail
Leave a long enough tail to attach to body.
 ch 4
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc across ch 1 turn (3 sc)
Row 2: sc across ch 1 turn
Row 3: skip first st, sc in next two sts, ch 1 turn
Row 4: skip first st, sc, ch 1 turn (1 sc)
Row 5: sc, then chain 4 times.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bow
ch 6
Row 1: dc in second ch from hook, sc in next st, dc in next st, sl st in last st.
Fasten off. Wrap other end around center of bow, then attach to the tail above the chains.

Feel free to make as many as you want for gifts or yourself, but please do not sell this pattern or the finished product.

Thanks for using my pattern! If you notice any mistakes or problems please email me! nealappealcraft@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

I love customer pics! :)
PB and Marceline! Marceline was my first Adventure Time crochet project, and the reason why I started watching the show.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Follow Me on Pinterest

I'm on Pinterest now! I have to admit I love it! What a great time waster :)

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

Macy's bike themed window display

The State st Macy's in Chicago has this great display for spring! Lots of stores were doing this last year around this time. It's nice to see it making a comeback.


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Princess Bubblegum Amigurumi


My latest project: A super sweet amigurumi of Princess Bubblegum from Adventure Time! I'm really excited about this because it's for one of my friends from college. About a year ago I made her a Marceline doll. (which I sadly don't have a picture of) I plan on posting a listing on the Etsy shop for a made to order PB soon! 
I'm really sad spring break is about to be over, I never get enough crafting in when it's school time. I want to make more Adventure Time amis!! I'm thinking Tree Trunks or Beemo... or Hotdog Princess?
<3 Amanda
I just love Instagram XD

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Shiny Headphones


Super sweet sequined headphones I made this morning. They are Sony noise canceling headphones which looked pretty boring when I got them a couple years ago. Then last night I saw a post by this girl named Melissa via craftgawker.com. I also found her other post for wrapped ear buds, perfect distractions from the papers I should be working on. :) The ear buds were pretty time consuming but I had a couple movies to watch. I love the way they both turned out! Yay for playing with Instagram!


Saturday, March 10, 2012

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Look what I found at Michael's!

 They had this cart at the store on Clark yesterday! I though it was awesome :)


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Custom iPad Case Tutorial

Here's my first tutorial!<3

Materials needed:
-Clear iPad case (mine is the Belkin Snap Shield for iPad 2 which works with the Smart Cover)
-Scissors or x-acto knife
-ruler
-cutting mat
-pretty paper!

1. Cut the paper to about 9 1/2" x 7 1/4"
2. Round off the corners and cut a slit in each one (so it will follow the edge of the iPad)
3. Cut out paper to correspond with the cut outs on the case
4. Place the paper in the case and snap it on!

done! woo! Now you have a custom pretty iPad case which is easily interchangeable, make as many as you want to match your mood!

I plan on carrying these in my Etsy store pretty soon! I'll post a link when I do.

<3 Crash