Pattern: Psyduck Amigurumi

A 6" tall Psyduck amigurumi. The pattern is available on Ravelry and on Etsy. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at icrochetthings@gmail.com.

I haven't been crocheting as much as I would like lately as I've been getting distracted with other hobbies, but I'm coming back! I have a few patterns to put up and have an idea for a tutorial that I would like to do. Been coming up with a few new ideas as well, so hopefully that should be able to get me back on track!

Anyway, not much to say about this guy. It gave me a bit of practice with using felt and sewing thread, which I don't work with that often but I would like to start using more.Plus I have an excess of gold yarn that I want to use up, so it helped with that. I have a couple other new Pokemon patterns to put up so expect those soon as well.

Free Pattern: 3DS XL Pokeball Cover

A 3DS XL Pokeball cover. It is  6.5” tall, 4.5” wide, the perfect size for one 3DS XL. You can download the pattern as a PDF on Ravelry or you can find it written below. 

I said I would do this for the other types of DSs, so here is the 3DS XL version. You can find the 2DS version here.

Ugh, I don't know why the pictures look so bad on my blog. The red looks practically neon. =/ 
I've been in a bit of a crochet slump recently, and I apologize for a lack of patterns. I am in much need of some new ideas, so if you have anything you would like to see me crochet go ahead and drop me a message. I would appreciate it!

Materials:

▪  Worsted weight yarn in white, black, red

▪  H hook (5.00 mm)

▪  Scissors

▪  Tapestry needle

Difficulty: Easy

You should know how to work in the round, increase, and change colors.

Pattern:

This is an icrochetthings original pattern © 2014-2015. Do not claim as your own. Do not copy, sell, or distribute this pattern. Do not sell any products made from this pattern. Pokemon belongs to Nintendo.

Key

Cover:

Starting with white

1.  ch 16, [sc] across, working on the opposite side of the chs: [sc] across  (30)
2 – 12.  [sc] around  (30) – Break off white
13 – 14.  Attach black – [sc] around  (30) – Break off black
15 – 24.  Attach red – [sc] around  (30)
25.  [sc] around, 5 sc  (35)
Stop here if you want to make just a sleeve. If you want a protective flap, continue with the pattern.
26 – 38.  Turn, [sc] across  (15)
39.  7 sc, ch 8, sk 1 st, sc in next st, 6 sc  (22)

F/O, weave in loose ends

Button:

Starting with white

1.  ch 2, 6 sc in 1^st ch  (6) – Break off white

2.  Attach black – [inc] around  (12)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

Assembly:

See pictures above if you need help with placement

▪  Sew the button onto the front of the cover over the black stripe.

▪  If you made a protective flap: make sure to sew only through the middle of the button. You will need the edge of the button to be free in order for the strap to wrap around the button. I have included a diagram of where you can sew for further clarification.

Free Pattern: Raven Amigurumi

A 7" tall amigurumi of a raven. The pattern is available as a PDF on Ravelry or you can find it written below. If you have any questions feel free to email me at icrochetthings@gmail.com.

Haven't had the time to make a new pattern recently, so here is an older one. Because he is so dark I have included outlines of the feathers to make them easier to see.

Materials:
▪  Worsted weight yarn in black, dark grey 
▪  F hook (3.75 mm)
▪  Stuffing
▪  12 mm safety eyes 
▪  Scissors 
▪  Tapestry needle

Difficulty: Easy
You should know how to work in the round, increase, and decrease.

Pattern:
This is an icrochetthings original pattern © 2014-2016. Do not claim as your own. Do not copy, sell, or distribute this pattern. Do not sell any products made from this pattern.

Key

Head

Starting with black

1.  ch 2, 6 sc in 1^st ch  (6)
2.  [inc] around  (12)
3.  [sc, inc] around  (18)
4.  [2 sc, inc] around  (24)
5.  [3 sc, inc] around  (30)
6.  [4 sc, inc] around  (36)
7.  [5 sc, inc] around  (42)
8 – 14.  [sc] around  (42)
15.  [5 sc, dec] around  (36)
16.  [4 sc, dec] around  (30)
17.  [3 sc, dec] around  (24)
18.  [2 sc, dec] around  (18)
Stuff and attach safety eyes (I placed mine between rounds 10 and 11 at about 8 sts apart)

F/O

Beak

Starting with dark grey

1.  ch 2, 6 sc in 1^st ch  (6)
2.  [sc] around  (6)
3.  [sc, inc] around  (9)
4.  inc, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc  (9)
5.  sc, inc, 3 sc, dec, 2 sc  (9)
6.  2 sc, inc, 3 sc, dec, sc  (9)
7.  3 sc, inc, 3 sc, dec  (9)
8.  [2 sc, inc] around  (12)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

Body

Starting with black

1.  ch 2, 6 sc in 1^st ch  (6)
2.  [inc] around  (12)
3.  [sc, inc] around  (18)
4.  [2 sc, inc] around  (24)
5.  [3 sc, inc] around  (30)
6.  [4 sc, inc] around  (36)
7 – 10.  [sc] around  (36)
11.  [4 sc, dec] around  (30)
12 – 14.  [sc] around  (30)
15.  [3 sc, dec] around  (24)
16.  [2 sc, dec] around  (18)
17.  [sc] around  (18)
Stuff

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

Left Wing

Starting with black

1.  ch 15, [sc] across  (14)
2 – 3.  Turn, [sc] across  (14)
4.  Turn, 11 sc  (11)
5.  Turn, [sc] across  (11)
6.  Turn, 8 sc  (8)
7.  Turn, [sc] across  (8)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

Right Wing

 Starting with black

1.  ch 9, [sc] across  (8)
2.  Turn, [sc] across, ch 4  (12)
3.  Turn, [sc] across  (11)
4.  Turn, [sc] across, ch 4  (15)
5 – 7.  Turn, [sc] across  (14)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

2 Haunches

Starting with black

1.  ch 2, 6 sc in 1^st ch  (6)
2.  [inc] around  (12)
3.  [sc, inc] around  (18)
4.  [sc] around  (18)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

2 Legs

Starting with dark grey

1.  ch 5, ss to 1^st ch to form a ring  (5)
2 – 5.  [sc] around  (5)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

2 Feet

Starting with dark grey

First Toe

1.  ch 2, 4 sc in 1^st ch  (4)
2 – 5.  [sc] around  (4)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

Second Toe

Work the same as the first toe, DO NOT F/O
6.  Attach to first toe with a sc, [sc] around the first toe,
      attach to second leg with a sc, [sc] around the second toe  (8)
7.  [2 sc, dec] around  (6)
Use the tail from the first toe to sew the hole between the toes shut
8.  [sc, dec] around  (4)
9 – 11.  [sc] around  (4)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

2 Small Feathers

Starting with black

1.  ch 5, [sc] across  (4)
2 – 4.  Turn, [sc] across  (4)
5.  Turn, 2 dec  (2)
6.  Turn, [sc] across  (2)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

Large Feather

Starting with black

1.  Turn, ch 7, [sc] across  (6)
2 – 4.  Turn, [sc] across  (6)
5.  Turn, dec, 2 sc, dec  (4)
6.  Turn, [sc] across  (4)
7.  Turn, 2 dec  (2)
8.  Turn, [sc] across  (2)

F/O, leave long tail for sewing

Assembly

See pictures above if you need help with placement
Two diagrams have been included below if you are having trouble making out the placement of the feathers

▪  Sew the beak onto the head

▪  Sew the body onto the bottom of the head
▪  Sew the haunches onto either side of the body
▪  Sew the wings on either side of the body above the haunches
▪  Sew the feet onto the end of the legs
▪  Sew the legs onto the body in front of the haunches
▪  Sew the two small feathers next to each other onto the back of the body
▪  Sew the large feather just above the two small feathers

Pattern: Groudon Amigurumi

A 7" tall Groudon amigurumi. The pattern is available on Ravelry and on Etsy. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at icrochetthings@gmail.com.

I've been wanting to do a Groudon amigurumi ever since I heard about the Ruby/ Sapphire remakes, especially since I had already done a Kyogre one. I was a bit reluctant to start because Groudon is a lot more complicated than Kyogre, but he turned out better than I had hoped! The embroidery was actually really fun; normally I have a harder time with it. Also, there's something funny about having a cute little plush of something so angry looking.

Pattern: Giant Wailord Amigurumi/ Pillow

A 18" long Wailord pillow (or extra large amigurumi). The pattern is available on Ravelry. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at icrochetthings@gmail.com.

I am so happy I actually finished this. I had to start over three times, each time being over halfway done. I may have carpal tunnel now. But it was totally worth it!  This guy now has a permanent place on my bed. He is such a good pillow and an even better cuddle thing.

Also, I just got some Etsy books in from the library, so hopefully once I'm done with them I will be able to start selling some items! Got a few things I need to sort out beforehand too.

Pattern: Pokemon Hoenn Starters Amigurumi

A set of 5" tall amigurumi of the Hoenn Starters from Pokemon! The patterns are available on Ravelry:
Treecko
Torchic
Mudkip
Or you can find them all as a set here.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at icrochetthings@gmail.com.

I have been so excited about the Ruby/Sapphire remakes that I decided to crochet the starters for the games. I fully intend on making sets of the rest of the starters as well.

Also, I hope to start selling actual items on my Etsy shop very soon! Hopefully within the next week or two. These will definitely be put up for sale, as well as the rest of the starters when I eventually make them.

Pattern: Tom Nook Amigurumi

A 7" tall amigurumi of Tom Nook from Animal Crossing. The pattern is available on Ravelry. If you have any questions feel free to email me at icrochetthings@gmail.com.

Really happy with how this turned out. I usually try to avoid working with felt if I can, but with this one I didn't really have any other options without making it look messy. I'm also really happy this guy can stand on his own. Thank god for big tails.

I bet if you used a size or two smaller hook for everything except the head you could also make the Nooklings as well. Might have to try that in the future.