Shark in A Jar- FREE PATTERN

Hey Everyone! My summer has been so busy, I've hardly had any time to crochet or design. I'm really super excited about my newest pattern!   

If you haven't caught onto the NO FUSS FISH fever, let me tell you it is all over the crochet community.   When I got looking into it, this pattern came out in 2015, I'm not sure how I haven't seen it before now, but it is super cute!   You can find the pattern from Eden Reborn HERE.    After seeing so many fellow crocheters posting their cute fish, and since it is SHARK WEEK, I thought what better than to make a SHARK IN A JAR! 

Here is what you need: 

• Sport Weight Yarn.  I used Hobby Lobby's ILTY Sport in Greybeard.     
• 2.75 mm hook (C hook.   I love my clover hooks, you can get them here)
• Stitch markers
• Needle 
• Small amount of Stuffing
• Black Embroidery Floss (or small safety eyes if you prefer)
• Jar with Lid.  I used Ball Mason Jars here
• Rocks and other decorations for your jar.   

Before you begin.  You can substitute the yarn for worsted or thread, just know that the size of your shark may be different than mine and may need a different sized jar. 

TERMS:
MC:  Magic Circle
SC:  Single Crochet
SS:  Slip Stitch
INC:  Increase (two SC in same stitch)
DEC:  Decrease (SC two stitches together)
FO: Finish off

SHARK BODY

Work in the Round, do not join.  Stuff as you go, it will be really hard if you wait til the end. 

1.  In MC,   SC 6
2.  SC 6
3.  INC around (12)
4.  *SC, INC*   Repeat * around  (18)

5-6.   SC around  (18)
7.  *SC 8, INC* Repeat (20)
8.  *SC 3, DEC*  Repeat around (16)
9.   SC around  (16)
10. *SC 2, DEC*  Repeat around (12)
11.  SC around (12)
12.  *SC, DEC*  Repeat around  (8)
13.  SC around (8)
14.  *SC 2, DEC*  Repeat  (6)

Do not cut, you now will be working on the TAIL.  Do not stuff the tail.
15.  INC around (12)
16.  *SC, INC*  Repeat around (18)
17.   SC around (18)
SS to next stitch and cut yarn long.  Flatten tail and whip stitch the tail closed using the yarn tail.  With yarn still threaded through the needle, push your needle to the start of the tail, at row 15, come out in the middle.   Using the photos below as your guide, wrap the yarn around the tail and inserting the needle back through the same stitch.   Do this 2 or three times.  The tighter you pull the more shape your tail will have.   When you are satitsified, sew in the yarn back and forth threw a few stitches to secure and finish off.

DORSAL FIN  (Make 1)
1.   In MC, SC 6
2.   INC around (12)
SS to next stitch and cut yarn long for sewing.  Fold circle in half and whip stitch closed.    Sew on top of shark body.

SIDE FINS:  (Make 2)
In MC, SC 8, do not SS to close.  Finish off  by cutting long tail pulling through stitch.  Fold in half and whip stitch shut.   Sew on each side of the body.

To finish your shark, use your black embroidery floss to stitch eyes and a mouth if wanted.   To attach your shark to your jar,  thread some fishing line or thread through the top of your shark,  hold your shark by the top of the string and stick your shark into your jar.   Cut your string so your Shark "floats" in the jar where you want it to. 

Place a dot of hot glue on the inside of the lid and put the other end of your thread into the glue.  Let cool to secure.   

Add rocks, sand or other decorations to the bottom your jar.   I used Sharpie Markers to draw on some fish and seaweed. 

 Place lid and you are DONE!

Enjoy Shark Week!!!  If you want some other really awesome shark patterns check these other bloggers out!

Hammer Head Shark by Spin A Yarn Crochet  found HERE

Shark Pillow by Spin A Yarn Crochet found HERE

Shark Kawaii Cuddler by 3amGraceDesigns found HERE

Crochet Shark Amigurmi by 1DogWoof found HERE

Crochet Shark Hat Pattern by Repeat Crafter Me found HERE

Shark Bag by The Cookie Snob found HERE

Shark Time Pouch by Moogly found HERE

Take a Break!

This past week I visited my sisters beautiful country home.  She lives in a beautiful home, surrounded by trees and farms.  I decided that while I was there I would take a week long break from the internet and social media.  It was more difficult than I thought it would be, but it was so refreshing.  If you have a chance to set down the devices for a few days, I highly suggest you do it!   It gives you a chance to reset and recharge.  I brought along a few audio books and my crochet.  My kids played on her swing and climbed her tree.  It was great week! 

While I was taking a break I finished a couple projects.   First was a little shrug for my niece, using my Girls' Shrug pattern.  I made some modifications to make it smaller for her.   She wears about an 18 month size.   If you need to make a smaller version than the original for a baby or a small toddler do the following:   For the sleeves, only work 4 rounds.    For the back square I worked 16 rows of (DC ch 1) x 16.  The Front semicircles only work up to round 7.   I used one of her shirts for comparison and it worked up to be just the right size. 

I also worked up these baby chicks for my nephews birthday.  I used a pattern from Spin A Yarn Crochet.   If you haven't checked out her patterns you definitely should.  I my first few flat animals were from her patterns before I used other designers and then eventually my own designs.    You can check out her whole blog here athttp://spinayarncrochet.com/      I decided to make the chicks and shells in coordinating light and dark colors so he could match the colors with the chicks.   It was a hit, he loved them!    The great thing about this pattern was it used a very small amount of yarn and and it worked up so fast!    I was able to complete all of  them in a few hours, not working constantly because I have kids.     If you are looking for a great gift for kids this would be great! 

I had a great vacation, but I'm so glad to be back.  I'm working on some more free patterns to post here on my blog, reworking the Llama pattern to go from top to bottom (including a pdf purchase option) and some modifications for the Dynamite Dinosaur to change it into a dragon!  I am working on a round up of flat animal patterns from other designers including some of my own, so be sure to watch for that next month!    Make sure you stay up to date with me on Facebook and Instagram by following my pages. 

As always thanks for following Bsquare and for all the support and kind words I am offered daily.  It keeps me going.

~B2

LDS Girls Camp Handouts! NCR

I am the Ward Camp Director for my ward in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   We just got back from camp and I wanted to share our camp decorations and handouts.  I know how hard it is to come up with ideas, especially when you are already stressed out about remembering to pack a shovel and a saw (two things we forgot and needed.  WOOPS)   

First I made this Banner.  I bought some chipboard banners and covered it with some really cute scrapbook paper.  Super easy and all the girls just LOVED it!   It made our camp feel a little more like home (if that is possible sleeping on the ground HA! )

Another thing we did, before camp we had the girls make these adorable cans for their mailboxes.   I strung them between two trees and tied them on the rope.  We brought a tote of crafting stuff that we have in our YW closet, and asked them to make something for each girl while we were at camp.  We did this instead of secret sisters.   I wasn't sure how they would feel about having me, the new camp director, come in and changed the way they did things.  Surprisingly, they loved this idea!   Every spare moment was spend doing something nice for each other.   It really helped strengthen the friendship in our camp.  

I made several handouts to give the girls throughout camp.   These were all fairly inexpensive, but made them feel special at camp.   Here's what I did.  

The Blankets were the most expensive thing I did.   They were $2.50 at Walmart.   I made up a tag, used my favorite hole punch and tied it on with yarn.  I gave them this the first day, and they drug their blankets all around camp. 

I bought some packs of gum at the dollar store and paired it up with the tag :  We think you are "Extra" Special!   I just taped it on the tag.  

"Beautiful Lips only speak words of Kindness"   Originally I was going to put this on a card and tape a chap stick on because I thought you needed special labels for chap stick.   I found out that you can print them on regular paper and glue them on just fine.  I think labels would be awesome too, but I wasn't going to spend extra on that.  I found 3pk chap sticks at the dollar store too.   

I printed this one on regular paper and then rolled up the Pixy sticks like a scroll.   Dollar store for the candy! 

Yet another Dollar Store gift!   I bought a 20pk of glow braclets and made these little flags for Testimony meeting.   I really loved this part of President Nelsons talk to the youth on June 3rd.  I thought it would be perfect for girls camp!

This last one I can't claim for my own,  Ruffled Sunshine blog had the cutest S'more handout.  I was going to make my own, but thought why?  This was absolutely Perfect!   I put them in a bag with some chocolate and we made S'mores that night.    I made a gift bag with a bag of marshmallows, box of graham crackers and chocolate bars with this note and had my girls gift it to another ward as a Random Act of Kindness.    Get the printable from her blog HERE.   

I also gave them a list of Random Acts of Kindness that I wanted them to try at camp and at home.   

I've uploaded the files for these handouts here!    

Thanks for stopping by

😊💗✌

Dynamite Dino

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I am so excited to show you my next pattern that will be released really soon.  It will be a paid pattern, but don't worry I'm working on some more fantastic free patterns for the blog.    I'm thinking before I release it, I should do a giveaway for one Free copy of the PDF and one 50% off code.   If you would like to win a copy of this pattern here is what I would love for you to do... you will get an entry for each thing

1-  "Comment" below with what you think my next pattern should be (1 entry)
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Make sure you comment on the corresponding GIVEAWAY posts so I can count your votes.  I'll close the giveaway on June 10th.  Good luck everyone!

Remember to follow my pages so you can stay up with my new pattern releases!   I plan on getting another free pattern soon!

Crochet teacher gift idea

Just a quick update!   We gifted our crayon to my daughters teacher!  She absolutely loved it!  The other 1st grade tescher wanted one too haha.  Anyway I threw in some favorite colored writing supplies, like sharpies, highlighters and dry erase markers.  We bought a cheap $1 plain gift bag and wrote in big letters "thanks for making my year so COLORFUL!"    This could be adapted for different times or situations.    Hope you get a chance to make a Snuggly Crayon!

Just another idea, you could do this same saying and make a colored version of the Snuggly Pencil! It works up a little smaller than the crayon.    If you do make one, use #bsquarecrochet or tag me on any of my social media accounts.    I also regularly view the projects people made on Ravelry, so you can share it there too.  

Here the items and links for the items we used!  We tried to make sure we used colorful items to go with our bag.    I think a box of crayons or washable markers would be great too, especially since teachers always are running out of them. 

These are affiliated links so if you happen to make a purchase I will receive a very small commission.  

Snuggly Crayon- Free pattern

My daughter is at it again with her Snuggly School Supplies!   This time she wanted me to make a crayon for her teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week.   This works up really quick, so if you are still trying to find a project for your favorite teacher, try out this cute pillow or the Snuggly Pencil pattern I posted last month.     

*Disclosure:  Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you choose to purchase by clicking through that link. 

Add this pattern to your Ravelry Library to save it for later: HERE

Snuggly Crayon

This pattern is made in flat pieces or panels, and then assembled by single crocheting around the edges and stuffed. You need to be familiar with color changes and surface crochet.

MATERIALS:

Worsted Weight Yarn in Light purple, Dark Purple and black. (or whatever color of crayon you are making)

Safety eyes 14mm

Poly-fil

4 MM hook
Needle for sewing
Embroidery floss for mouth and cheeks.

TERMS:

Ch-  Chain

SC- Single Crochet

DEC- Decrease

SS- Slip Stitch

FO-  Finish Off

NOTE:.   Ch 1 and turn after each row.  This pattern is worked from bottom up.  

   Begin in Dark purple
1.  Ch 21, SC in 2nd ch from hook and across (20)
2- 6. SC across (20)

Change to Light purple
7-8. SC across (20)

  Change to Black
9-12. SC across (20)

Change to Light purple
13-52. SC across (20)

Change to Black
53-56. SC across (20)

Change to Light purple
57-58. SC across (20)

Change to Dark purple
59-64. SC across (20)
65. SS in first to stitches, 16 SC across, leaving 2 unworked stitches. ch.1 and turn (16 sc)
66. DEC, 12 SC, DEC (14)

67. SC across (14)

68. DEC, 10 SC, DEC (12)

69. SC across (12)

70. DEC, 8 SC, DEC (10)

71. SC across (10)

72. DEC, 6 SC, DEC (8)

73. SC across (8)

74. DEC, 4 SC, DEC (6)
75.  SC across (6)
FO

Repeat rows 1-75 for second panel.    

DETAILS:
1. Place safety eyes between 48-49 approximately 5 stitches apart.
2.. Embroider mouth with black and stitch cheeks with pink.
3. Using the Surface Crochet technique (slip stitches on top, if this is confusing you can sew these details), make a wavy line over the black strips on both panels.

FINISHING:
Place panel 1 on top of panel 2, make sure that your surface crochet will be facing outward on both panels. SC around the body, changing colors to match as you go around. For corners SC ch1 Sc in same stitch. 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.



LETTERS:
If you are choosing to add a word on your crayon, then you will need some felt. I freehand cutting the letters and used a small amount of hot glue to keep them on. If you crochet letters or surface crochet words, I suggest you do this before you sc the pieces together. Personally I like the clean crisp look of the felt letters.



If you are not sure how to surface crochet, here is a great tutorial video by Moogly Blog.  I highly recommend her "How to" videos.    

Pearle the Pig- Rag Doll Free Crochet Pattern

Ever since I was a little girl, I have had a small obsession with pigs.  As a child I loved them, collected them, and even raised a few when I was about 10.   So it seems obvious that I would one day come up with a pattern for a cute pig.  I made one in pink and in white, I think both are adorable!

 Right now I am totally in love with the "rag-doll" trend in Amigurmi, which is apparent by my last few patterns.   This pig is worked the same way as all the other pillow friend patterns that I have posted.   It is worked in flat pieces and then assembled together.    Be on the watch out for more like this pig.  I had so much fun making it, I see some modifications in the future for other animals!   Follow me on social media and ravelry for new patterns and updates. 

Something new in this pattern is Fabric Appliques!   If you aren't really familiar with them, look in the TIPS section for some helpful hints. 

*Disclaimer.  I sometimes use affiliate links.   If you make a purchase, I receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. 

If you would like to purchase the Ad-free printable version on etsy here  Pearle the Pig PDF

PEARLE THE PIG

This pattern is made in flat pieces or panels, and then assembled by single crocheting around the edges and stuffed.

MATERIALS: 

Worsted weight yarn- 2 colors

15 mm safety eyes

Scraps of flannel material (optional)

Dritz Fray Check

Aleene's All Purpose Turbo Tacky Glue

Embroidery floss-  black and pink

Poly-fil

4 MM hook
Needles for sewing and embroidery

TERMS:

Color A- Accent color for hooves and snout. 

Color B- Body color or main color

Ch-  Chain

SC- Single Crochet

HDC- Half Double Crochet

DC- Double Crochet

INC- Increase

DEC- Decrease

SS- Slip Stitch 

FO-  Finish Off

GAUGE: Gauge is not important in this pattern.  Use the hook that appropriately matches your yarn or vise versa. 

TIPS:

1- Chain Stitches.  When instructed to SC in chain stitches, use the back bars of the chain, not the v.   This will a) help you identify your stitches accurately and b) gives your piece a more finished look.  

2- Outer Corners.  When assembling the piece, you will SC around.   When you get to the outside corners on the body, SC ch1 SC in the same stitch to turn.  This will keep your corners from rolling up.  If you crochet tightly try adding an extra SC. 

3- Assembly.  Place eyes,  sew nose, embroidery and sew fabric appliques on top panel before stuffing and assembling body.  Using the tails of the ears, arms and leg you can tac them into place on the top panel, making it easier when SC around the piece.   When you get to those extremities, SS through panel 1, limb, and panel 2.  Then continue with SC around once you have SS across that limb until you get to the next piece

4-  Appliques:  I used flannel for my appliques, you can use a non-fraying fabric such as felt or fleece.    For the inside of the ears, I cut two triangles that would fit inside the ears, and then rounded the points.  The belly patch I used my best kindergarten heart cutting skills by folding my fabric in half and cutting a half heart so my shape was even on both sides.   

If you are using flannel or another fraying fabric there are a couple things you can do.  Either fold the cut edges back or uses some Fray-check around the edges.   I chose to go with the Fray-Check. 

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

LEGS (4 panels needed)

Color A

1- Ch 7, SC in 2nd chain from hook and across (6)

2-4 - SC across (6) 

Change to Color B

5-28.  SC across (6)

Finish off.  

Repeat rows 1-28 for 2nd panel but DO NOT finish off.   Use your working yarn to SC the two pieces together.  Lightly stuff before finishing.   Complete all steps again for 2nd leg.

RIGHT ARM (2 panels) 

Color A

1- Ch 5, SC in 2nd Chain from hook and across (4)

2-4.  SC across (4)

Change to Color B

5-16.  SC across (4)

17.  SS, SC, HDC, DC.  Ch 1 turn.

18.  HDC, SC, SS, SS   

Finish off.

Repeat rows 1-18 for 2nd panel but DO NOT finish off.  Use your working yarn to SC the two pieces together.  Stuff lightly.

LEFT ARM (2 panels) 

Repeat steps 1-16 of RIGHT ARM

17.  DC, HDC, SC, SS  Ch 1 turn.

18.  SS, SS, SC, HDC

Finish off.

Repeat rows 1-18 for 2nd panel but DO NOT finish off.  Use your working yarn to SC the two pieces together.  

  NOSE (Color A)

1- Ch 5.  SC 2nd ch from hook and across (4)

2.  INC, SC 2, INC.  (6)

3-9.  SC across (6)

10.  DEC, SC 2, DEC (4)

SC around entire nose.  Finish off, leaving long tail for sewing on later.   Use a small amount of grey yarn to make X’s for the nostrils.   

EARS (make 2)

Work in round (do not join rows)

Color B

1.  In MC, SC 6  (6)

2.  SC 6

3.  INC, SC 2* Repeat (8)

4.  SC 8

5.  *INC, SC 3*  Repeat (10)

6.  *INC, SC 1*  Repeat around (15)

7.  *INC, SC 2*  Repeat around (20)

8-9.  SC 20

10.  DEC around (10)

11.  Flatten ear and SC through both sides, joining them (5)  FO

TAIL 

Color B

Ch 15, Work 3DC in 2nd chain from hook.   Work 2DC in Each remaining chain.   F.O.  

BODY (2 panels)

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

COLOR B

1- Ch 9.  SC in 2nd Chain from hook and across (8)

2.  INC, SC 6, INC  (10)

3.  INC, SC 8, INC (12)

4.  INC, SC 10, INC (14)

5.  INC, SC 13 (15)

6.  INC, SC 14 (16)

7.  INC, SC 15 (17)

8.  INC, SC 16 (18)

9-10.  SC 18

11.  INC, SC 17 (19)

12-13.  SC 19 

14.  INC, SC 18 (20)

15-40.  SC across.   (20)  FO

Cut yarn and finish off panel 1.  Repeat Rows 1-40 for 2nd body panel.  DO NOT cut yarn and finish off, just set panel 2 aside til the end.   

DETAILS: 

I personally think it is easier to get all my details in place before sewing the body together.  Do steps 1-4 on the top panel only.   

1.  Fabric details.  Cut out 2 small rounded triangles that will fit inside the ears, and a small heart for the belly. 

• Use Fray-check around the edges of all the pieces (follow the instructions on drying time.  My pieces were dry in about 20 minutes).  
• Once dry, outline the back of the fabric with the Tacky-glue and press into place (you can skip this if you are confident in your embroidery skills). 
• Using a coordinating embroidery floss, either sew a running stitch or blanket stitch around the entire piece of fabric.    
• Make sure the back of your embroidery stitches are hidden on the ears.   The patch on the belly will not matter as the back of the stitches will be on the inside of the body.

2.  Place safety eyes between rows 5 and 6 approximately four stitches apart.  Stitch eyelashes.  

3.  Sew on nose just below eyes and stuff lightly with poly-fil.   

4.  Tac in place arms (approximately row 30), legs and ears by using the yarn tails from each piece.  (You can pin pieces instead of tacking them in place)  

5. Sew tail on back panel, approximately 8 rows up from the bottom (Row 32)

FINISHING: 

Now that all pieces are in place it is time to finish off your project.   Place panel 1 on top of panel 2.  Using the working yarn (that is still attached to panel 2), SC around the body using the tips above. When you reach the limbs and ears, SS through panel 1, limb, panel 2.   Stuff body when you have 2-3 inches left.  Finish off when you reach your first SC.  Sew in yarn tail.   

   

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.   

Disclaimer : This post contains affiliate links.   If you make a purchase through the links I share, at no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission.  Thanks for your support and understanding.   

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. 

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