Hats and Stuff!

Well, I made some hats I for Girls Only some were ok, some were meh and boring lol. I was surprised to see some of these boutiques charging so much for such a simple hat...

I guess on the boutiques they're calling them Kufi Hats...Personally...I just call them shelly hats lol. Obviously, they're incredibly easy to make. Why spend like $20 on a hat that takes less than an hour to make? They're pretty cute too, much cuter on someone than laying flat on a table lol. And they're especially cute with a bow or flower clipped on!!


But ya, just wanted to say that my next pattern will PROBABLY be one of these hats. I'm still deciding exactly how I want the shells to be and such. Plus TRY to make them in different sizes. I dunno, that's the hardest part for me. I have some guidelines on how to wing hats and get them to fit right...But while I'm making them, they either seem too big or too small, even when the measurements are perfect...maybe its just me lol.

Plus its pretty hard for me to make them different sizes when I don't have someone here to model it lol. I don't have a baby 0-3 months...3-6...6-12, and so on lol. So ya they would prolly be either adult size or 4 year old girls size lol.    

Octopus Pincushion

   Well, I finally got around to making a new pattern. My best friend was asking for a pincushion and I promised I'd make her one...And well, I could use one too lol. I just love octopuses, and cutesy things, and I just couldn't help myself, I just had to make an octopus pincushion. I'm in love with these little guys!!! They're so easy to make, and it takes no time at all, so these are perfect if you just want something small to make to keep you occupied for a bit lol.


    Before I continue, I have to mention something important! There are two ways you can make them, one with a mouth, and the other without. I personally prefer the one without the mouth, and big button eyes! Cute!

With and without the mouth.

Ok so here it is, and let me know if you find any mistakes! I did this one pretty fast!

Octopus Pincushion

Materials

Size G Hook

Small amount of worsted weight yarn

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Buttons/Safety Eyes/ Different colored yarn for eyes

Your favorite stuffing for amigurumi

Gauge

Gauge isn't important, but if you want it a bit bigger or smaller, just use a different size hook.

Pattern:

Body:

6 sc in magic ring

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st

Rnd 2: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat to end of round

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts*, repeat to end of round

Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts*, repeat to end of round

Rnds 5-9: Sc in each st around

At the end of round 9, sl st in FLO of the first sc of round 10. The rest of round 10 will be worked in the FLO!

Rnd 10: (In FLO) Ch 3, 4 dc in same st. Skip 1 st, *Sl st in next st, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st* to the end of round. Sl st somewhere around the first sl st of the round to join. FO

Bottom:

6 sc in magic ring

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st

Rnd 2: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st*, repeat to end of round

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts*, repeat to end of round

Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts*, repeat to end of round

Sl st in first st of next rnd, FO leaving a long tail for sewing

Mouth: (Optional)

(leaving a longish tail for sewing) 

Ch 7, being careful not to twist, sl st in first ch to form a ring 

Rnds 1& 2: Ch 1, sc around, sl st in first sc to join 

At the end of round 2, FO

Assembly:

Sew the mouth onto the body if you decided you wanted it. Try to center the mouth between two shells/tentacles, I think it looks best like that. Attach the eyes (whatever you want, embroider them, use safety eyes, buttons, beads, french knots).

After the mouth and eyes are attached, stuff the body, then sew the bottom on, using the back loops of the last round of the body.

Hide all tails in the body and enjoy!