This is the grand finale of my Halloween tutorials for this year! I have ideas for so many more but I need some time to work on a costume now! I’m kinda sad that this is the last one because I’ve just loved making them! But I’m also super excited to be sharing my first real plushie pattern!

I know, I made a bat plushie tutorial last year! But I had the idea for this one, based on my bunnies, and I couldn’t resist making it too!

These bats are surprisingly quick to make so I hope you’ll enjoy the pattern! :)

Supplies:

- Fleece fabric in 2 colors
- Small piece of matching cotton fabric
- Felt scraps in contrasting colors
- Embroidery floss in contrasting colors
- Stuffing
- 15mm Safety eyes
- Sewing machine & basic sewing supplies (scissors, thread, needle, etc.)
- Iron

Click here to download the pattern (PDF file).

Step 1: Cut out all of your pieces.
- 2 body pieces from fleece
- 2 wing pieces from fleece
- 2 ear pieces from fleece
- 2 ear pieces from cotton
- 1 face piece from cotton

Step 2: Use a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine to attach the face piece to one of the body pieces.

Step 3: Cut the eye pieces and a nose from felt scraps and sew on (by hand) using embroidery floss. Make any other decorative stitching you want. I like to stitch X’s over the zig zag stitching to give it a little more handmade charm. Attach your safety eyes and embroider a mouth/teeth.

Step 4: With right sides together, sew your ear pieces together (with fleece on one side & cotton on the other) using 1/2″ seam allowances. Then trim the excess fabric like the one on the right.

Step 5: Turn them right side out and press with an iron. Then top stitch around the edges.  Fold one edge over a little bit and pin in place.

Step 6: With right sides together, sew your wing pieces together using 1/2″ seam allowances. Be sure to leave a little spot open at the top so you can turn it right side out. Trim the excess fabric around the edges just like you did for the ears.

Step 7: Turn the wings right side out and press with the iron.

Step 8: Top stitch around the edge as shown above (this will close the hole you left for turning). If you have a chalk pencil or fabric marker, draw lines going to all of the points on the wing. Then top stitch over those.

Step 9: Pin your wings in place on the back piece of the body (right side) and stitch a line down the middle to attach the wings to the body.

If you’d prefer, you can wait until the very end to hand sew the wings on. Sewing them on now does make it a tiny bit difficult to sew the body pieces together because they’re so big.

Step 10: Pin your ears in place and then pin the body right sides together. Be sure to roll up the wings to keep them out of the way if you’ve already attached them. Sew the body together using 1/2″ seam allowances. Be sure to leave a little place to turn it right side out. You don’t need to trim the excess fabric from the seams here unless you want to.

Step 11: Turn it right side out and stuff! Stitch the stuffing hole up and you’re done! :)

Happy Halloween!!

TERMS OF USE:
This pattern is protected by United States & International Copyright law. This pattern and anything made from it may not be used for commercial purposes. You may not sell anything made from this pattern. You may not resell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited. This pattern and items made from it are intended for your personal use only.

Copyright © 2011 Julie King / Gleeful Things. All Rights Reserved.

Aaaaand I’m back with another Halloween tutorial! This was inspired by some Pooh ears that I got at Disneyland. They’d be great for a Halloween costume and could be used in a few different ways. I’m going to show you how to make them as hair clips but you could also sew them onto something or attach them to a safety pin so they’re removable. Last year, I used them on my skunk costume.

This project is intended to be sewn by hand. No seam allowances are given.

Click here to download the pattern (PDF file).

Supplies:

- Fur fabric
- Fleece fabric
- Hair clips (I like snap clips for these)
- Needle, thread, scissors

Step 1: Cut out 2 pieces from fur and 2 pieces from fleece.

Step 2: With right sides together, sew around the edge, but not the bottom.

Step 3: Turn right side out. Fold the bottom of the ear in half and sew across making sure to stitch through both the fur and the fleece.

Step 4: Sew your hair clip onto the bottom. Enjoy!

Happy Halloween!!

Yup! It’s the beginning of September and I’m already crafting for Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday and I plan on celebrating it for two whole months! :D Here is the first of several Halloween crafts I plan on sharing. I hope you enjoy this cyclops candy corn crochet pattern! This is an excellent beginner amigurumi project, by the way, offering a chance to practice both increasing & decreasing!

SUPPLIES

● Size E crochet hook
● Yarn needle
● (1) 15mm safety eye
● Stuffing
● Felt scraps for the mouth (black & white)
● Glue for attaching the mouth
● Worsted Weight Yarn in White, Orange, & Yellow

Yarn used in example:
Caron Simply Soft in White (CA), Melon (CB), Lemon (CC)

ABBREVIATIONS

ch – Chain
rnd – Round
sc – Single Crochet
ea – Each
sc2tog – 2 Single Crochets Together (Decrease)
rep – Repeat
FO – Finish Off
CA – Color A (white)
CB – Color B (orange)
CC  - Color C (yellow)

INSTRUCTIONS

This pattern is worked in rounds using single crochets. Do not join at the end of rounds. You’ll probably want to use a stitch marker to mark your rounds. Gauge is not important but remember to keep your stitches tight.

PATTERN

With CA, ch 2.
rnd 1: 6 sc in 2^ndch from hook.  (6)
rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 3-4 (2 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 5: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18)
*switch to CB*
rnd 6-8 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (18)
rnd 9: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24)
rnd 10-12 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (24)
*insert eye between rnds 8&9*
*switch to CC*
rnd 13: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)
rnd 14-16 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (30)
rnd 17: [3 sc, sc2tog] rep around (24)
rnd 18: [2 sc, sc2tog] rep around (18)
rnd 19: [1 sc, sc2tog] rep around (12)
*stop to stuff*
rnd 20: sc2tog 6 times (6)
Use your yarn needle to close the hole and FO.

Cut your mouth out of felt and use fabric glue to attach it.

If you use this free pattern, please consider supporting me by purchasing a pattern from my shop.  Your support will help insure that I’m able to continue making new patterns to share (both free & paid). Thanks for considering! :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

TERMS OF USE:
This pattern is protected by United States & International Copyright law. This pattern and anything made from it may not be used for commercial purposes. You may not sell anything made from this pattern. You may not resell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited. This pattern and items made from it are intended for your personal use only.

Copyright © 2011 Julie King / Gleeful Things. All Rights Reserved.

You’d have to be a long time follower of mine to remember the moldy cupcake! I originally published this pattern in 2007. But I took it down to revise it a little bit. And now it’s back! Ever wonder what happens to all those cute cupcakes when they get old? Now you know! ;)

SUPPLIES

● Size E crochet hook
● Yarn needle
● (1) 12mm safety eye
● (1) 15mm safety eye
● Stuffing
● Piece of cardboard (to hold the shape of the bottom)
● Embroidery Floss & Needle for the mouth
● Green Hairy Yarn for mold
● Worsted Weight Yarn in Tan (CA) & Green (CB)

Yarn used in example:
Caron Simply Soft in Bone (CA) and Sage (CB)
Moda Dea Dream in Leaf for the mold

ABBREVIATIONS

ch – Chain
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
ea – Each
lps – Loops
rep – Repeat
FO – Finish Off
sl st – Slip Stitch
CA – Color A (bottom)
CB – Color B (top)

TOP

With CB, ch 2.
rnd 1: 6 sc in 2^ndch from hook.  (6)
rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18)
rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24)
rnd 5: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)
rnd 6: [4 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (36)
rnds 7-9 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (36)
rnd 10: (1 sc, 3 dc in next st) rep around
Make an invisible join to finish and leave a piece of yarn long enough to attach the top to the bottom.

EYE

With CB, ch 2.
rnd 1: 6 sc in 2^ndch from hook.  (6)
rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12)
rnds 3-5 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (12)
FO leaving a piece of yarn long enough to attach to the top.

BOTTOM

With CA, ch 2.
rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18)
rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24)
rnd 5: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)
rnd 6: [4 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (36)
Make an invisible join and FO

*trace shape onto a piece of cardboard and cut out*

SIDES

With CA, ch 9. 1 sc in ea st starting in 2nd ch from hook (8)
row 1: turn, ch 1, 1 sc in ea st working in back lps only (8)
row 2: turn, ch 1, 1 sc in ea st working in front lps only (8)
rep rows 1 and 2 until you have completed 31 rows total.

ASSEMBLY

Bottom: The side with the lps showing is the right (out) side. Put the last row behind the first and stitch them together using your yarn needle. Next, stitch the bottom piece to the side piece. Put the piece of cardboard you cut out into the bottom to hold the shape.

Eye & Top: Place the 12mm safety eye between rnds 3 & 4 of the eye piece. Stuff it as much as you can and attach to the top piece using your yarn needle and the piece of CB that you left. Attach the 15mm safety eye to the top. Refer to the picture for eye placement help.

Embroider a mouth. Then, using your hairy green yarn and yarn needle, stitch several patches of mold on the top and bottom pieces wherever you like.

Top & Bottom: Using the piece of CB you left, attach the top to the bottom. Make your stitches right behind the row of dc’s on the top piece. Stop to stuff before stitching completely shut.

If you use this free pattern, please consider supporting me by purchasing a pattern from my shop.  Your support will help insure that I’m able to continue making new patterns to share (both free & paid). Thanks for considering! :)

TERMS OF USE:
This pattern is protected by United States & International Copyright law. This pattern and anything made from it may not be used for commercial purposes. You may not sell anything made from this pattern. You may not resell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited. This pattern and items made from it are intended for your personal use only.

Copyright © 2010 Julie King / Gleeful Things. All Rights Reserved.

I have a new amigurumi pattern to share with you! I’ve been hanging on to this one for a while, trying to get some good photos before I posted. I’m so excited to finally show you! I hope you like! Enjoy! And send pics if you make any! I’d love to see! :D

SUPPLIES

● Size E crochet hook
● Yarn needle
● Stitch Marker
● Worsted weight yarn in pink (CA) & green (CB)
● 9mm safety eyes (2 for each)
● Stuffing
● Scraps of pink and black felt
● Fabric glue for attaching the nose
● Scissors

Yarn used above: Caron Simply Soft Party in Fuchsia Sparkle (CA) & Red Heart Soft Yarn in Guacamole (CB)

ABBREVIATIONS

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc2tog – 2 single crochets together (decrease)
sl st – slip stitch
ea – each
st – stitch
rep – repeat
rnd – round
FO – finish/fasten off
CA – Color A (pink)
CB – Color B (green)

INSTRUCTIONS

This pattern is worked in rounds using mainly single crochets (the top also uses half double crochets). Do not join at the end of rounds except where the patterns says to. You’ll probably want to use a stitch marker to mark your rounds. Gauge is not important but remember to keep your stitches tight.

HEAD

With CA, Ch 2.
rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18)
rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24)
rnd 5: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)
rnd 6-10 (5 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (30)
rnd 11: [3 sc, sc2tog] rep around (24)
rnd 12: [2 sc, sc2tog] rep around (18)
*Place the eyes between rnds 9 &10 with 5 sts between them.*
rnd 13: [1 sc, sc2tog] rep around (12)
*stuff*
rnd 14: sc2tog 6 times (6)
FO

TOP

*leave a 16 inch long piece of yarn in the beginning to make the stem with later length*
With CB, Ch 2.
rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 3: [ch 4. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in ea remaining ch. 2 sc in rnd 2] rep 5 times.

Invisible join and FO leaving a piece of yarn long enough to attach the top to the head.

Making the stem: Use your hook to pull the piece of yarn that you left at the beginning through the center hole. Tie a slip knot as close to the hole as possible. Ch 8. 1 sl st in ea ch starting in 2nd ch from hook. Pull the end of the yarn back through the center hole and FO.

EARS

With CA, ch 2.
rnd 1: 1 sc, 6 dc, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Try to push all stitches to one side so that it forms a half circle.

ASSEMBLY

Position the top piece on the head so that you have a pointy part above each eye. Use your yarn needle and the piece of yarn that you left at the end of the top piece to attach the top to the head. You’ll only need to make about 6 stitches to hold it down. Next, to attach the ears, use your yarn needle to stitch the flat side of the half circle to the head. Refer to the photo for placement if you need to.

For the nose, cut a circle out of pink felt that will fit between the eyes (I used a penny as a pattern for mine). Then cut a little triangle nose out of black felt. Use your fabric glue to glue them in place.

If you use this free pattern, please consider supporting me by purchasing a pattern from my shop.  Your support will help insure that I’m able to continue making new patterns to share (both free & paid). Thanks for considering! :)

TERMS OF USE:
This pattern is protected by United States & International Copyright law. This pattern and anything made from it may not be used for commercial purposes. You may not sell anything made from this pattern. You may not resell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited. This pattern and items made from it are intended for your personal use only.

Copyright © 2011 Julie King / Gleeful Things. All Rights Reserved.