Kawaii Star Keychains!

Since I'm actually now signed up as a vendor in Alma, MI for the Almacon in February (which is totally free, so you should go), I figured I needed to come up with some small things that would be quick to make and could sell cheaply. So, I made these! Aren't they freakin' adorable?~ I love them, and I can make like two or three in a day if I want to.

Pssst...click the picture below to see the Etsy listing. :D

Simple Seahorse Pattern

I'm redirecting this from my old blog, since I don't plan on updating it ever again. So I present to you, the Simple Seahorse pattern. If there's any problems with it, or if you need help, leave a comment. :)

Finished seahorse is approx. 5 ½ in. tall

Materials:

G/6 Hook (4.25mm)

1 skein of any Worsted Weight yarn

Small amount of black

Fiberfill

Yarn needle

Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations:

ch=chain

sc=single crochet

dc=double crochet

2sctog=single crochet decrease

sl st=slip stitch

Gauge is unimportant. Just keep stitches

tight so stuffing doesn't show.

Pattern is worked in a continuous spiral.

Do not join rounds.

Head/Body/Tail:

1. 6 sc using magic ring technique (6)

2. 2 sc in each sc (12)

3. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 4 dc in next sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, 4 dc in next sc,

2 sc in each of next 5 sc (28)

4. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sctog twice, 1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2sctog twice, 1

sc in each of next 10 sc (24)

5-10. 1 sc in each sc (24)

11. 2sctog 12 times (12)

Stuff head

12. 2 sc in each sc (24)

13-17. 1 sc in each sc (24)

18. 1 sc in each of next 22 sc, 2sctog (23)

19. 2sctog 3 times, 1 sc in each of next 15 sc, 2sctog (19)

20. 1 sc in next sc, 2sctog, 1 sc in each of next 16 sc (18)

21. 1 sc in each sc (18)

22. *1 sc in next sc, 2sctog* 6 times (12)

23. 1 sc in each sc (12)

Stuff body

24. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2sctog* 3 times (9)

25. *1 sc in next sc, 2sctog* 3 times(6)

26-30. 1 sc in each sc (6)

Stuff base of tail lightly

31. *1 sc in next sc, 2sctog* twice (4)

32-36. 1 sc in each sc (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail

Weave yarn up through tail and pull to curl

Snout:

1. 12 sc using magic ring technique (12)

2. In back loops only, 2sctog 6 times (6)

3-4. 1 sc in each sc (6)

5. *1 sc, 2sctog* twice (4)

6. 2 sc in each sc (8)

7. 2 sc in each sc (16)

8. sl st in each sc (16)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail

Fin: (Leave a long starting tail)

1. ch 5, sc in 2

2. 1 dc in first sc, 1 dc in each of next 2 sc, 2 dc in last sc (6)

Fasten off

Eye: (Make 2)

1. With black, 3 sc using magic ring technique , switching back to main color at

the end of last sc (3)

2. 2 sc in each sc (6)

sl st in next sc and fasten off, leaving a long tail

Assembly:

Using pictures as a guide, sew snout onto head, sew eyes on either side of head,

sew fin onto back of body. Weave in ends.

Copyright © 2011 Roxanne Hand
Don't redistribute this pattern, link back to this page. You can sell what you make from this pattern.

I'MMMMM BAAAAAACK~

So... I was gone for a while. And I've had to push some projects back. And put my shop on vacation. Why, you may ask? BECAUSE I WAS AT YOUMACON 2012, YEAH! People. Everywhere. So many cosplays. And famous people! But my adventure was spoiled...

I'm sure most of you have heard about how dangerous the city of Detroit, MI is. I for one had lived there for my first 12 years of life. I don't think it's all that bad, depending on the area. But... the truck that my friend and I had used to get there... was stolen from the hotel parking lot. Why? Because he left the keys in the ignition. And the doors can't lock. So whoever took it, I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR FREE EASY RIDE, YOU DILLWEED. And I must thank my awesome cousin-in-law for coming to our rescue and taking us all the way back home in Flint. He is my hero.

But anyway... I still had some fun. I was impressed with some of the things they had there. And I got autographs! And go look up Got Yaoi? because that was the greatest 18+ panel...EVAR. I can't go into details, but it was AMAZING. Seriously. Go find them on facebook or something. Go. Right now. And go to the Shutocon in Lansing, MI in April. I met the people who created that con during their plushie making workshop, and they are very nice and deserve support.

I will be going back to making for stuff for my Etsy shop ASAP, my work schedule permitting.

Until next time,
Cheers

P.S. If anyone sees a white 1996 Chevy C1500 dumped somewhere in the state of Michigan, that might be ours...