Pumpkin's Veil

Pumpkin's Veil

Will Need/Need to Know

• H-hook
• red heart with love yarn in orange & black
• caron simply soft yarn in light green and green
• 2 black safety eye's
• needle to sew in ends

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

dc- double crochet

trc- treble crochet

Pumpkin in orange

1. make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (20sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (25sc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (30sc)
7. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (35sc)
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (35sc)
9. repeat row 8, 4 more times, put safety eye's into place (picture below)
10. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (30sc)
11. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (25sc)
12. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (20sc)
13. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
14. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in next st, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, stuff with stuffing (10sc)
15. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
16. sl st close, tie off leaving long tail,
17. take long tail and sew straight through the middle wrapping yarn around the pumpkin (see picture below) and slightly pulling on it making the lines in the pumpkin, do this as many times as you want to make as many lines in the pumpkin you want

Safety eye placement.

Pumpkin lines/bumps.

Stem in light green

1. make magic circle, 6 sc in magic circle, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
2. ch 1 (dos not count as sc), work this row in FLO, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
4. repeat 3
5. repeat 3 tie off, sew to top of pumpkin

Top Vine in light green

1. ch 11, sc 3 times in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each st across, tie off (30sc) sew to top of pumpkin by stem

Bottom Vines in light green

1. ch 16, sc 3 times in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each st across, tie off (45sc) sew to bottom of pumkin

Ground in green

1. make magic circle, 15 dc in circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (30dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (45dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc, tie off, sew in ends (60dc)

Spider Web in black

1. ch 8 (1^st ch is base, next 4 ch's count as 1^st trc, last 3 ch's count as ch 3 sp), trc in base, ch 3, trc in base, turn (3trc, 2 ch 3 sps)
2. ch 7 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 3 ch's count as ch 3 sp), trc in ch sp, ch 3, trc in trc, ch 3, trc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, trc in trc, turn (5trc, 4 ch 3 sps)
3. ch 8 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 4 ch's count as ch 4 sp), trc in trc, [ch 4, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 4 sps)
4. ch 9 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 5 ch's count as ch 5 sp), trc in trc, [ch 5, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 5 sps)
5. ch 10 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 6 ch's count as ch 6 sp), trc in trc, [ch 6, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc 4 ch 6 sps)
6. ch 11 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 7 ch's count as ch 7 sp), trc in trc, [ch 7, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 7 sps)
7. ch 12 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 8 ch's count as ch 8 sp), trc in trc, [ch 8, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, tie off (5trc, 4 ch 8 sps)
8. sew base of web to middle of ground, sew in ends
9. sew pumpkin on ground
10. sew in any missed or stray ends and done ! (use bobby pins to attach to hair)

NerdBlock Classic October 2015 Unboxing

NerdBlock October 2015 Unboxing

NerdBock Jr. Unboxing Oct. 2015

October NerdBlock Jr. Boy's Unboxing 2015

NerdBlock Jr. is a monthly subscription box. With shipping it costs about $20. Get your own HERE!!! Okay so lets get this thing open !

First off we have this adorable rubiks cube stress ball cube. We really enjoy this item, and I would guestimate its value at $5.

Next we have a Slimer plush from the Ghost Busters movie. He is super awesome and the 2nd best thing in this box. I was really excited he was included as he was in a classic NerdBlock that we missed out on. I guestimate his value at $10-$15.

Then we have this cool sandwich holder that would be great for any jr. geek/nerd's lunch box. I valued this at $2-$3.

We also got some Guardians of the Galaxy nesting dolls. These are fun and bring me back to my childhood when I would get in trouble for playing with my Grandma's.  I guestimate there value at $5.

Okay and last is this awesome Pan book mark with some of the original film inside ! Now I think this is the coolest item in the box (I don't think is my son's though) as it will be an amazing collection piece. I cant put a value on something this awesome, but it defiantly made the box worth it in my opinion. Well that's it until next time ! 

Witchery

Witchery

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• red heart with love yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• bobby pins to hold hat to head

Gauge

in double crochet 7 stitches X 4 rows = 2 inches

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

FLO- front loop only

Hat

1. make magic circle, 3 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (3dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (6dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (9dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (12dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
6. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (18dc)
7. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (21dc)
8. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (24dc)
9. work this round in FLO, ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (36dc)
10. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc, tie off, sew in ends (48dc)

Buckle

1. ch 6, join to 1^st ch to make a circle, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [3 hdc, ch 2 in circle] repeat 3 more times, join to 1^st hdc, tie off (12hdc)
2. sew in one end
3. with the second end sew over to middle top of buckle, sew in a middle “bar” in the middle of the buckle (shown in photo below), tie off sew in the end

Belt

1. ch 46, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, tie off (45sc)
2. use ends to sew belt to the middle “bar” of buckle (shown in picture), tie off, sew in ends

• Now you belt can be fastened around your hat and your done !

Batty Nights

Batty Nights

Will Need/Need to Know

• H – hook
• red heart super saver yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats indside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

Head

1. in black, make a magic circle, 15 dc inside magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (head made) (15dc)
2. Ears, ch 3, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sk next st in bat head and sl st into next, sl st in next 2 sts, ch 3, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sk next st in bat heaad and sl st into next, tie off
3. Body, make a magic circle, 15 dc inside magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc, tie off (18hdc)

Body

1. in black, make magic circle, 15 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 2 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st dc, tie off, stretch body into more of an oval shape

Wings

1. in orange, ch 5, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (4hdc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, turn (2sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across next 2 sts, tie off (1sc), repeat row 1-3, 6 times so you have 6 orange triangle pieces in total
4. join black yarn in corner of bottom orange piece, ch 1 (does not count as sc), using you best judgment place 3 sc in side of triangle, in top of triangle place 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in same st, 3 sc down the side of the triangle, grab next triangle and [place hook in bottom corner, 3 sc up side of triangle, 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in top of triangle, 3 sc down side of triagel] repeat 1 more time, tie off
5. repeat row 4, 1 more time

sew in all orange ends, take longest black end and sew up to tip of triangle and sew all 3 tips together, do this for both wings

Assembly

• sew head to body
• sew wings to top of body right before head
• sew in all ends and your done its ready to be added to whatever item you wish or add a bobby pin for an awesome Halloween bow!

Batty Bones

Batty Bone's

Will Need/Need to Know

• H – hook
• red heart super saver yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats indside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

sk- skip

sp- space

sl st- slip stitch

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

Skull

1. in black, ch 6, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, turn (4sc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in ch sp, ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, turn (3dc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in ch sp, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in ch sp, 1 hdc in next st, turn (2hdc, 1 dc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, do not turn (4sc, 1hdc)
6. now using your best judgment sl st down the side of the skull and sl st to 1^st ch, now tightly sc in the next 4 sts, tie off
7. now block your skull head, stretching it a bit so you can see the nose and now teeth made by tightly sc'ing into the ch sts

Wings

1. in orange, ch 5, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (4hdc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, turn (2sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across next 2 sts, tie off (1sc), repeat row 1-3, 6 times so you have 6 orange triangle pieces in total
4. join black yarn in corner of bottom orange piece, ch 1 (does not count as sc), using you best judgment place 3 sc in side of triangle, in top of triangle place 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in same st, 3 sc down the side of the triangle, grab next triangle and [place hook in bottom corner, 3 sc up side of triangle, 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in top of triangle, 3 sc down side of triagel] repeat 1 more time, tie off
5. repeat row 4, 1 more time
6. sew in all orange ends, take longest black end and sew up to tip of triangle and sew all 3 tips together, do this for both wings

• sew wings to skull and sew in all ends, now its ready to be added to whatever you wish or add a bobby pin to make a frightful Halloween bow