Thursday, July 19, 2012

Binky the Bubbly Monster


EDIT: Oh wow! You can copy and paste pictures, too? Well, I've taken this from my tumblr to share with everyone here on blogger ^^


I’m really excited to share this pattern with you because it was drawn up by my friend, Audie Reyes. This is also the first pattern I have created since I switched my craft blog over from blogger. With this pattern, I’ve decided to add pictures and make a Pink Binky with you all. Hope the new format helps ^^
Materials:
F hook
Worsted weight yarn in color of your choice
Your choice of stuffing
6mm safety eyes
Tapesty needle
Black embroidery thread
Scissors
Abbreviations:
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: single crochet 2 stitches together
F/O: finish off
*…*: repeat anything in between
Head/Body:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
Rnd 3: *sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 4: * 2 sc, inc* (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, inc* (30)
Rnds 6-9: *sc* (30)
Insert safety eyes 6 stitches apart between rounds 6 and 7.
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Rnd 10: *3 sc, dec* (24)
Rnd 11: *3 sc, inc* (30)
Rnd 12: *4 sc, inc* (36)
Rnd 13: *5 sc, inc* (42)
Stuff head completely. Continue stuffing until the end.
Rnds 14-19: *sc* (42)
Rnd 20: *5 sc, dec* (36)
Rnd 21: *4 sc, dec* (30)
Rnd 22: *3 sc, dec* (24)
Rnd 23: *2 sc, dec* (18)
Rnd 24: *sc, dec* (12)
Rnd 25: *dec* (6)
F/O. Weave in tail.
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Arms: Make 2.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnds 2-4: *sc* (6)
F/O. Leave tail. Do not stuff.
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Feet: Make 2
Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: *inc* (16)
Rnd 3: 6 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc (24)
Rnd 4: 6 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc (16)
Rnd 5: *dec* (8)
F/O. Leave long tail. Stuff firmly.
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How to Embroider Smile:
1. Find the outside corners of the stitches 2 rounds below each eye. These are marked in red.
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2. Using your tapestry needle and black embroidery thread, thread through from the right red point to the left red point.
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3. Pull thread through. Make sure to leave a long tail on the right. Poke needle back into the right point.
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4. Bring needle through the outside of the stitch closest to the left point. Make sure that the needle goes only half way up the edge.
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5. Pull the needle and thread through, and place the needle back into the left point.
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6. Poke the needle any where in the back or side of your work. Tie a knot as close to your work as possible.
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7. Cut the tail off making sure not to cut off the knot. Stuff into the work.
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8. Thread the tail that is connected to the right point through the eye of your tapestry needle. Poke the needle on the outside of the stitch closest to the right point.
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Repeat steps 6 and 7.
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Now that the face is finished. You can sew the arms and feet on. I highly recommend pinning your pieces to the body before sewing them on. 
For my Binkys, I pinned the arms off to the sides of round 13. I pinned the feet off to the sides of round 20.
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After the sewing is finished. Binky is complete!
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Hope you enjoy the pattern. ^^ Feel free to leave me a comment and/or message me if you find something wrong with the pattern.
Please remember that you may not sell this pattern. Because Binky was not designed by me, you may not sell finished products made from this pattern. Thanks for your understanding.
~Justine

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

New blog!

Hi everyone!

First, thank you so much for your continuous support. It means so much to me, and I love seeing your creations!

Just wanted to let you all know that I created a tumblr account. It is hanakoheals.tumblr.com

Many outside sources that have my patterns in their database direct everyone to this blog, so I will keep this blog up just in case. I will also continue to post basic patterns here, but you can find detailed patterns with pictures on my tumblr.

Again, thank you guys!

~Justine

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Taiko Drum Master: Don





I know this is late, but I was trying to figure out where I put the post it with the notes for this pattern. Finally found it! I hope the instructions for the face is easy enough to follow!

Materials needed:
Size hook: F and D
Worsted weight yarn in white, orange, and light blue
Your choice of stuffing
Small bits of black and red felt
Black embroidery thread
Glue that dries clear
Needle Point Canvas
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc= single crochet
inc= increase (2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
dec= decrease ( single crochet 2 stitches together)
BLO= back loops only
** = repeat whatever is in between

IMPORTANT:
1.This pattern is made by joining each round. To do this slip stitch into the beginning stitch then ch 1. Continue pattern accordingly.

2. To change colors, I also recommend using the jogless color change technique. Here is a tutorial for it if you need help ^^.

Face/Body: With F Hook. Start with orange.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
Rnd 3: * sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 4: *inc, 2 sc* (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, inc* (30)
Rnd 6 :*inc, 4 sc* (36)
Rnd 7: *5 sc, inc* (42)
Rnd 8: *inc, 6 sc* (48) Switch to white after this round.
Rnd 9: *7 sc, inc* (54)
Rnd 10: *inc, 8 sc* (60)

With the needle point canvas, cut out 2 circles the size of your work so far. This is to keep the face and back relatively flat.
Rnd 11: *BLO sc* (60)
Rnd 12: *sc* (60) Switch to light blue after this round.
Rnd 13-31: *sc* (60) Switch to white at the end of round 31
Rnd 32: *sc* (60)
F/O and weave in tail. Place one of the circles you made from the needle point canvas inside the body against the face. Stuff.

Bottom: With F hook. In white.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
Rnd 3: * sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 4: *inc, 2 sc* (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, inc* (30)
Rnd 6 :*inc, 4 sc* (36)
Rnd 7: *5 sc, inc* (42)
Rnd 8: *inc, 6 sc* (48)
Rnd 9: *7 sc, inc* (54)
Rnd 10: *inc, 8 sc* (60)
F/O and leave long tail to sew to body.

With the right side out, line the stitches of the bottom to the open side of the body. Begin to sew the pieces together. Make sure you make the needle go through both loops of the body and the back loops only of the bottom.

When your work is about half way closed, slip the other needle point canvas circle inside and against the bottom piece. Finish sewing the work together making sure to add more stuffing if needed.

"Feet": Make 4 With D hook and white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
Rnd 3-4: *sc* (12) Stuff at the end of round 4.
Rnd 5: *dec* (6)
F/O. Use a tapestry needle to thread the tail through the last round to close the hole.

"Legs": Make 4. With D hook and white yarn.
Ch 5. Make sure the tail is long to you can sew this end to your work.
Row1: sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across (4)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (4)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across (4)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across (4)
F/O leaving long tail. Roll the piece into a tube, and stitch the tube together using the tail.

Face Details:
1. Eyes: These are made from black felt. They are circles with a diameter of 4 rounds of the face.
2. Mouth: This is made from red felt. Cut out a "V" shape that is 8 rounds of the face tall. Curve off the point of the "V". Fold The mouth together length wise and cut a half circle on the straight side.
3. Glue the mouth to the face making sure that the tip of the top of the mouth is touching the center of the 1st round. Glue the eyes on both sides of the face.
4. You can embroider the black outline of the mouth, but I just glued black embroidery thread around the border and cut out a thin "m" shape with black felt for the grin.

Attachment:
1. Using one tail, sew each tube to a ball. Use the other tail to sew the legs to the white yarn on the sides of the body. Weave in ends.

And you're done. Hope you enjoy ^^

Please do not sell this pattern. Do not sell products made from this pattern without my permission. Thank you. ^^









Monday, April 9, 2012

I just received my 1st Liebster blog awards from Sharon of Homemade Obsessions and Claire of Marmokachi Thanks so much guys ^^ There are a few conditions to accepting this award so let's fill you in on that then I will pass on this award to my chosen 5

Liebster is a German word, meaning favorite, dearest or beloved, and the Liebster is awarded by bloggers to other, newer bloggers who have fewer than 200 followers, to spread the word and help the new(er)bies gain wider recognition. There are a few conditions for accepting it:

Choose five up-and-coming blogs (with fewer than 200 followers) to award the Liebster to.
Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.
Post the award on your blog. List the bloggers you are giving the award to with links to their sites. Leave comments on their blogs so they know about the award.
Share five random facts about yourself that people don't know about you.


And the Liebster Blog award goes to, drum roll please ........
Gemma


Please visit their blogs, there are great things each of them share!

And now for my 5 random facts.
1. I study a lot! If I'm not crocheting, I'm going over some form of biology notes.
2. My user name, HanakoHeals, was my main character from an MMORPG called Lineage II. She was a healer.
3. I've attended a private Catholic school all my life until college. I actually miss my uniform and small classes!
4. My summers usually consist of anime conventions ^^
5. I really wish I knew how to draw. I think I'd be able to create cuter amigurumi if I had the skill!



Sunday, April 1, 2012

Pokeball Set


I've been hesitant to post these patterns because when I make them over again, I've always had to adjust the pattern. For example, the stripes on the great ball usually have to be changed in length depending on how much the ball is stuffed. The love ball's heart is also not crocheted but cut out of felt and back stitched together.

I decided to post these patterns up to give you a general idea of how they were made, but you might have to adjust parts of the pattern.

Materials: (For all balls)
Size hook: G and D
Worsted weight yarn in red, white, black, blue, purple, light pink, and dark pink
Your choice of stuffing
Small bits of white and pink felt
White and pink embroidery thread
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
sc= single crochet
inc= increase ( 2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
dec= decrease ( single crochet 2 stiches together)
**= anything in between is repeated.
(number)= indicates the amount of stitches at the end of each round
F/O= finish off

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Pokeball:
This part is made by joining each round. To do this slip stitch into the beginning stitch then ch 1. Continue pattern accordingly.
Starting with red and G hook
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
Rnd 3: *sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 4: *inc, 2 sc* (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, inc* (30)
Rnd 6: *inc, 4 sc* (36)
Rnd 7-9: *sc* (36) Switch to black in the last stitch of round 9.
Rnd 10: *sc* (36) Switch to white in last stitch.
Rnd 11-12: *sc* (36)
Rnd 13: *dec, 4 sc* (30) Begin to stuff at the end of this round and continue stuffing to the end.
Rnd 14: *3 sc, dec* (24)
Rnd 15: *dec, 2 sc* (18)
Rnd 16: * sc, dec* (12)
Rnd 17: *dec* (6)
F/O and weave in ends.

Button: With D hook. Worked in rounds. Do not join.
Using black yarn-
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
F/O leaving tail.

Using white yarn-
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
F/O leaving tail.

Attachment:
-Using the white button's tail, sew the white button to the black button.
-Using the black button's tail, sew the button onto the back stripe of the pokeball.
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Master Ball:
Follow the pattern for the pokeball, but exchange the red yarn for purple.

"Spots" Worked in rounds with G hook. Do not join: Make 2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
Rnd 3: *sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 4: *sc*
F/O leaving tail.

Attachment:
-Sew the spots on each side of the masterball. You may stuff lightly, but the extra round of sc should make the spots puff up on its own.
- I recommend embroidering on the "M" with white embroidery thread for more durability, but I cut out an "M" from white felt and glued it onto the the masterball between the 2 spots and above the button.
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Great Ball:
Follow the pattern for the pokeball, but exchange the red yarn for blue.

Stripes: In red with G hook. Make 2
Ch 15
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc across (14)
Row 2: ch1, turn, sc across (14)
F/O leaving tail.

Attachment:
-Sew stripes to each side of the great ball with the button inbetween.
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Love Ball:
Follow the pattern for the pokeball, but exchange the red yarn for purple. Do not sew the button to the ball yet.

Attachment/Heart:
-Cut out a heart using white felt, and cut a smaller heart using pink felt.
-Attach the pink heart to the white heart whichever way you choose. I sewed them together using a back stitch.
-Embroider a white line down the center of the hearts with white yarn or embroidery thread.
-Attach heart to the love ball whichever way you choose. I glued mine on with a hot glue gun. Make sure the tip of the heart is touching the center black stripe.
-Sew the button to the center of the love ball and on top of the heart's tip.

That's it! I hope these guide lines help you. Feel free to ask me any questions.

Please do not sell this pattern or products made from these patterns without my permission. Thanks.


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Chubby Panda

I decided to type out the pattern for this little panda since I've gotten quite a few requests for it. I'm also still trying very hard to make my pictures look a bit nicer lol ><. One day I will get a really nice light box and have really pretty pictures!

This pattern will give you a panda that is 2 1/2 inches tall.

Materials needed:
Size F hook
Worsted weight yarn in black and white
Small bits of black embroidery thread
Your choice of stuffing
6 mm safety eyes
7 mm ribbon
Your choice of glue
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
sc= single crochet
inc= increase ( 2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
dec= decrease ( single crochet 2 stiches together)
**= anything in between is repeated.
(number)= indicates the amount of stitches at the end of each round
F/O= finish off

Head/Body:
Starting with white
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *inc* (12)
Rnd 3: *sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, inc* (24)
Rnd 5: *3 sc, inc* (30)
Rnd 6-9: *sc* (30)
Rnd 10: *4 sc, inc* (36) Switch to black in last stitch.
Rnd 11-15: *sc* (36) Switch to white in last stitch.

Attach safety eyes and embroider nose here.
-My eyes are between rounds 7 and 8, and they are 9 stitches apart.
-I used the black embroidery thread to make a vertical line 1 round below and in between the eyes for the.
-I used black yarn to embroider 2 horizontal lines on top of the vertical line for the nose.

Rnd 16: *4 sc, dec* (30) Begin stuffing at the end of this round and continue until the end of the pattern.
Rnd 17: *3 sc, dec* (24)
Rnd 18: *2 sc, dec* (18)
Rnd 19: *sc, dec* (12)
Rnd 20: *dec* (6)
Add any additional stuffing needed. F/O and weave in end.

Ears: Make 2 black.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Rnd 2: *inc* (10)
Rnd 3: *sc* (10)
F/O leaving tail.

Hands: Make 2 in black.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *sc* (6)
F/O leaving tail

Attachment:
Ears: Sew these on about 3 stitches behind the eyes with their highest point at around round 4
Hands: Sew these on below the ears with the highest point on the first round of black.
Bow: Tie a bow with the 7mm ribbon and glue it below the nose on the first round of black.

Hope you all enjoyed the pattern!

Please do not sell the finished product without my permission.



Sunday, March 4, 2012

Tiny Spring Chick

Originally I wanted this to be another bear, but it turned into a tiny chick. It's about 3 and 1/2 inches tall when using worsted weight yarn and an F hook. Very easy and quick to make. Have fun making these in different colors for spring and Easter!

MATERIALS
F hook
Worsted Weight Yarn in colors of your choice. Mine is Aruba Sea green and Pale Yellow (red heart super saver solid)
6 mm safety eyes


Abbreviations:
sc= single crochet
inc= increase ( 2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
dec= decrease ( single crochet 2 stiches together)
FLO= front loops only
**= anything in between is repeated.
F/O= finish off

Head and Body: in main color of chick.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2. *inc* (12)
Rnd 3: * sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 4: *2 sc, inc* (24)
Rnd 5-9: *sc* (24) Insert safety eyes here after round 9. Mine are between rounds 7 and 8 and 5 stitches apart.
Rnd 10: *2 sc, dec* (18)
Rnd 11: *1 sc, dec* (12)
Rnd 12: *FLO sc, inc* (18)
Rnd 13: *2 sc, inc* (24)
Rnd 14: *3 sc, inc* (30) Stuff the first made sphere fully at the end of his round.
Rnd 15-19: *sc* (30)
Rnd 20: *3 sc, dec* (24)
Rnd 21: *2 sc, dec* (18) Start stuffing rest of the body here. Continue stuffing as you finish.
Rnd 22: * sc, dec* (12)
Rnd 23: *dec* (6)
F/O and weave in tail.

Beak: In yellow
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Rnd 2: *sc, inc* (6)
F/O and leave tail to sew on later.

Wings: Make 2 in main color of chick
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *sc, inc* (9)
Rnd 3-7: *sc* (9)
F/O. Leave tail to sew to body later. Lightly stuff.

Feet: Make 2 in yellow.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: *sc, inc* (9)
Rnd 3-5: *sc* (9)
F/O. Leave tail to sew to body. Flatten piece.

Attachment:
1. The beak is sewn with the highest point covering all of round 8.
2. After being lightly stuffed, the wings' last round is flattened together and sewn onto the sides of round 13.
3. The feet face outward and are sewn at the bottom in the center of the body.

Hope you enjoy the pattern! Feel free to comment if you need any help.

Please do not sell finished products without my permission. If you'd like to message me for permission to sell, e-mail me at hanakoheals@yahoo.com Thanks!


Thursday, February 23, 2012

Paopu Fruit Pattern



I really wanted to make a small Paopu fruit, but couldn't find a pattern for one. I know that you can just make one using a star and leaf pattern, but why not just make an official pattern to share with everyone anyway? Here's my rendition of a Paopu fruit. The one I made is pretty small with the star being about 3 1/2 inches tall. As always, you can change the size by changing the sizes of both hook and yarn weight.

Materials:
G Hook (any size you prefer really)
Worsted Weight yarn in yellow and green
Fiberfill
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
ch= chain
sc= single crochet
hdc= half double crochet
dc= double crochet
sl st= slip stitch
inc= increase (2 single crochets in 1 stitch)
dec= UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED decrease ( single crochet 2 stitches together)
[...] = repeat anything in between
F/O= finish off

Number of stitches is indicated in parentheses at the end of each round.

STAR: Make 2 in yellow
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring or however you like to start. (5)
Rnd 2: [inc] (10)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] (15)
Rnd 4: [ 2 sc, inc] (20)
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] (25)
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] (30)

1st Point: With yellow
Row 1: 6 sc in next 6 stitches, turn (6) I recommend placing a stitch marker in the next unworked stitch to keep you place.
Row 2: 2 sc, dec, 2 sc. turn (5)
Row 3: 2 sc, skip a stitch, 2 sc, turn (4)
Row 4: sc, dec, sc, turn (3)
Row 5: Decrease over all 3 stitches (Instead of pulling up 2 loops like a regular decrease, pull up 3 loops.) (1)
F/O, weave in ends.

2nd-5th point: With yellow
-Join yarn to the next unworked sc with a slip stitch.
Row 1: sc in same stitch as joining, 5 sc across, turn (6)
Row 2-5: Repeat rows 2-5 of the 1st point. DO NOT finish off after the 5th point.

Star completion:
Step 1: Evenly work 5 sc down the left side of the 5th point. You will be working in this direction to the finish.
Step 2: Evenly work 5 sc up the side of the next point.
Step 3: Work 3 sc into the tip of the point (Meaning the stitch made in Row 5 of the points.)
Repeat steps 1-3 until the beginning of the star, slip stitch and F/O

LEAF: With green
Ch 10 (I recommend making the initial tail long so you can use it to sew on to the fruit later.)
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 4 dc, hdc, sc, sl st (9)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sl st, sc, hdc, 4dc, hdc, sc (9)
F/O. Weave in tail

Attachment:
-Line the stars up evenly with the right side facing outward. Sew them together in the same color yarn by whip stitching through both stars' front and back loops. Begin to add stuffing into the corners as you finish sewing around them, and finish stuffing before closing.

- Sew leaf to the top of one point.

That's it! Feel free to ask questions if you need help!

~Hanako

Please do not sell the pattern or products made from this pattern without permission. Thanks!