Cute Crochet Corgi Sploot

As I have mentioned before, I hand make a birthday present for each of my nieces and nephews each year.  Most of the time, I am able to find a pattern to work from, but sometimes I can't.  So when my 10 year old nephew asked me to make him a corgi, I got to looking online.   I had imagined in my head what I wanted to make for him.  It needed to be small, it needed to look like a corgi, and I wanted it to be laying down with it's little short legs sticking out.  I was struggling to find the right pattern, or one I really loved.   So I decided it was up to me to design one for my nephew and corgi lovers everywhere!   

He turned out so adorable and better than I could have ever imagined. I have also had an amazing response from the fellow crochet community.   The part I like best about this pattern is the back end!  You can purchase the pdf on Ravely here:  buy now

But the thing that matters most of all is my nephew was THRILLED!  He loved it!   That is my reason.  The reason I crochet.   The smiles I get from those I love are worth the many hours I put in to all my projects!    

I'm asking you, why do you crochet?  Who would you make this for?   Let me know and enter my giveaway for a FREE copy of this adorable pattern!   You can make your entry here:  a Rafflecopter giveaway    You'll be asked to give your email address.  This is only to notify winners.

**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED***  

Good luck everyone!  

~B2

One of my own pups is part corgi. He is a corgi/basset hound mix, we call him a Corset. HA!  I just love him, so maybe I'll make a version of my pattern with longer ears to look more like him.   

Mighty the Alligator - FREE Crochet pattern

Whenever I get inspiration for a project or imagine what it would look like in crochet, I need to jot it down in my handy dandy notebook! (I feel a little like Steve from Blue's Clues, I just need a thinking chair).   Anyway,  my best ideas have been inspired by my kids or by their request.  They usuallyl come up with things they want me to make them. Once I finish their toy, I let them name the pattern.    It's been a fun way to include them in my hobby and I know they will love and cherish the things I make for them because they helped in ways.   

Which brings me to my latest pattern, Mighty the Alligator inspired by my 3 year old!     If you know someone who is into reptiles, they will love this one.   He is another pillow friend that will lay nicely on a bed but still fun to play with.    I love these flat character, not only because they look really cool, but they are easier to store and snuggle.   

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If you would like the AD FREE PDF version of this pattern, it is available for purchase through Ravelry HERE.    And even if you don't purchase, I would LOVE it if you added it to your favorites!   

MATERIALS:

1 Skein of Green Yarn

Scrap of White yarn

12 mm safety eyes

Poly-fil

4 MM hook

TERMS:

Ch-  Chain

SC- Single Crochet

P-  picot (Ch 3, ss in 1st ch)

DEC- Decrease

SS- Slip Stitch

FO-  Finish Off

MIGHTY THE ALLIGATOR

*Chain 1 and Turn at the end of each row*

LEGS (4 panels needed)
1- Ch 5, SC in 2nd chain from hook and across (4)
2-10 - SC across (4)
Finish off.

Repeat rows 1-10 for 2nd panel but DO NOT finish off. Use your working yarn to SC the two pieces together. To create the toes on the bottom of the leg: SC in first stitch, PICOT (Ch 3 SS in 1st chain), SC in 2nd stitch, PICOT, SC in 3rd stitch, PICOT, SC in 4th stitch. Continue SC around leg. Lightly stuff before finishing.

Complete all steps again for 2nd leg.


ARM (2 panels, 4 if you want an arm on the back side.   I chose only one on front and flat on back)
1- Ch 5, SC in 2nd Chain from hook and across (4)
2-12 - SC across (4)
Finish off.

Repeat rows 1-12 for 2nd panel but DO NOT finish off. Use your working yarn to SC the two pieces together. Use the same steps as the legs to complete the toes for the arm.


TEETH (using white yarn)
1- Ch 13. SC 2nd ch from hook. **SC next chain, PICOT, SC in next ch.** Repeat pattern til the end of chains. You will have 6 PICOTS (teeth)
Finish off, leaving long tail for sewing on later.

TAIL (2 panels)
1-Ch 21. SC 2nd Ch from hook. Ch 1, turn. (20)
2-SC 18, DEC in last two stitches.
3-DEC in first two stitches, SC 17.
4-SC 16, DEC.
5-DEC, SC 15.
6-SC 14, DEC.
7-DEC, SC 13.
8-SC 12, DEC.
9-DEC, SC 11.
10-SC 10, DEC
11-DEC, SC 9
12-SC 8, DEC
13-DEC, SC 7
14-SC 6, DEC
15-DEC, SC 5
16-SC 4, DEC
17-DEC, SC 3
18-SC 2, DEC
19-DEC, SC 1
20-DEC
Finish off.

Repeat rows 1-20 for 2nd panel, DO NOT finish off. Use working yarn to SC around two panels. On the slope of the tail ONLY, **SC, SC, SC, PICOT**, repeat ** until bottom and then continue SC around. Stuff and Finish off. Leave a few inches of yarn to tac on to body later during assembly.

BODY (2 panels)
*Chain 1 and Turn at the end of each row*
1- Ch 17. SC in 2nd Chain from hook and across (16)
2-7 -SC across (16)
8-SC across, ch 17. (16sc 17chs)
9-SC in 2nd Ch from hook and in the next 15 chains, SC across the 16 sc (32 total sc)
10-25- SC across (32)
26- SC 16 stitches, ch 1 turn.
27- 66- SC across (16)

Finish off panel 1. Place safety eyes between rows 9-10 and 7-8 and 5 st apart. Sew teeth on between rows 17- 20. Sew arm (top only) at row 30. Tac tail and feet in place using the yarn tails from pieces. (You can pin pieces instead of tacking them in place)

Repeat Rows 1-66 for 2nd body panel. DO NOT finish off. Place panel 1 on top of panel 2. Using the working yarn, SC around the body.  When you reach the top of the head, stuff the mouth. To create the spikes along the top of his back, use the same PICOT pattern as the tail (sc, sc, sc, PICOT). When you reach the tail, SS through panel 1, tail, panel 2. Finish off when you reach your first SC. Sew in tails.   You're done! 

If you make a Mighty Alligator, please share a photo of him with me, via social media or on Ravelry.   I love seeing others work so tag Bsquare Crochet or use #bsquarecrochet.   You are welcome to sell your work from my patterns but I ask that I am credited with the design.  Please do not copy or post this pattern in part or in whole. 

I'm so thankful for the wonderful crochet community for the encouragement and support I get each time I create something new!   I've been working hard trying to make this blog work out, so thank you so much for being patient with me while I figure it out and make changes as I go. 

B2

NEW PATTERN CROCHET PENCIL

This year, I've changed my approach to crochet a lot.  I've been making up more of my own stuff.  I still follow plenty of other designers patterns and love them.   But I'm no longer afraid to venture on my own when I want something different.   So when my 7 year old drew me a page full of designs she wanted me to make, I got right on top of it.  I started with the Pencil, and she was so excited about it!   "Mom, I can write on the wall and not get into trouble! "  I I adore her uniqueness and creative mind!   Without further delay..... here is the first pattern in the Snuggly School Supplies series!    



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Snuggly Pencil

This pattern is made in flat pieces or panels, and then assembled by single crocheting around the edges and stuffed.  In this pattern you will make the body of the pencil first (yellow) and then you will attach yarn to the shorter sides to make the eraser and tip of the pencil.

MATERIALS:

Worsted Weight Yarn in Pink, Grey, Yellow, Cream, and Black.

Safety eyes (or whatever you prefer)

Poly-fil

4 MM hook

TERMS:

Ch-  Chain

SC- Single Crochet

HDC- Half Double Crochet

DEC- Decrease

SS- Slip Stitch

FO-  Finish Off

NOTE: Chain one and turn after each row. Number in parenthesis is stitch count.

When making the raised lines down the middle of the pencil, I use the 3rd loop technique with HDC. Because we are turning our work after each row, the 3rd loop is now in the FRONT, I will refer to it as the 1st loop in the pattern. Do not work into the top loops or you will not get the same effect. Although this pattern is still adorable without the lines, so if this intimidates you, you can replace the HDC with SC and work in the tops of 7 and 13.

Pencil Body:

Using Yellow Yarn.

1. Chain 31. SC in 2nd ch from hook and across (30).

2-5 SC across (30)

6. HDC across (30)

7. Working in 1st loop, SC across (30)

8-11. SC across (30)

12. HDC across (30)

13- Working in 1st loop, SC across (30)

14- 18.  SC across 

Tie off.  

Repeat rows 1-18 of body for 2nd panel.    

Pencil Tip:

Attach Cream yarn to one of the short sides.   

1.  Make 16 SC as evenly as you can across.  (16)

2.  DEC, 12 SC, DEC (14)

3. SC across (14)

4. DEC, 10 SC, DEC (12)

5. SC across (12)

6. DEC, 8 SC, DEC (10)

7. SC across (10)

8. DEC, 6 SC, DEC (8)

9. SC across (8)

10. DEC, 4 SC, DEC (6)

CHANGE TO BLACK YARN

11.  SC across (6)

12.  DEC, SC 2, DEC (4)

13.  SC across (4)

14.  DEC twice (2)

15.  SC 2

Finish off. 

Repeat rows 1-15 on other panel.  

PENCIL TOP AND ERASER:

Working on opposite side end. 

1. Working in Yellow,  make 16 SC evenly across.   (I used my tail from finish off but you can attach a new piece of yarn if you want.   

CHANGE TO GRAY YARN

2. HDC 16  (16)

3. Working in 1st loop, SC across (16)

4-6. SC across (16) 

7. HDC across (16)

CHANGE TO PINK YARN

8.   Working in 1st loop, SC across (16)

9-16 SC across (16)

Finish off.

Repeat rows 1-16 on 2nd panel, do not finish off. You will use this tail to SC the two panels together.

FINISHING:

Place safety eyes and embroider mouth on eraser (or really wherever you'd like. There are no rules here! ) Place panel 1 on top of panel 2.  Using the working yarn, SC around the body. For corners SC ch1 Sc in same stitch. I definitely recommend changing colors to match as you SC around. It is a little more work but looks better. When you have a few inches left of SC, start stuffing. Continue SC around until you reach where you started. FO and sew in ends.

Thats it! It will work up pretty quickly. Make one of these for your favorite teachers or kids who love to write. As always, thanks for checking out my blog! I appreciate all the love and support I've been getting from the crochet community.

Lots of Love!

Britt

***Please do not copy or reproduce any part of this written pattern or claim my photos as your own.  You are always welcome to sell your finished work and use your own photos. Please credit me as the designer.  I love seeing your finished products, so feel free to share your work with me via Ravelry Projects, taging Bsquare Crochet on social media, or sending photos to bsquarecrochet@gmail.com.