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

Dynamite Dino

**  THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED **  But you can pick up the pattern on Ravelry Or Etsy!  Also even if you don't make a purchase you can help support me by clicking the heart and making my patterns a favorite.   Don't forget to follow me on Facebook and Instagram  

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)
2-  "Follow" my Instagram account here and comment on my GIVEAWAY post (1 entry)
3-  "Like" my Facebook Page here and comment on the GIVEAWAY post  (1 entry)
4-  "Share" the FB GIVEAWAY post with your friends (1 entry)

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!

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.    

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. 

B2