Posted on September 23, 2022September 23, 2025 by My Fingers Fly — 8 Comments

Astronaut Doll Crochet Pattern

Let’s get everyone in an outer space frame of mind for the Rocket Nap Buddy Crochet Along. Today I have the Astronaut Cuddler Doll which will go perfectly with your Rocket. Do you have a budding young astronaut in your family? Space-obsessed children will love receiving these gifts for Christmas.

fsc = foundation single crochet YouTube Tutorial: https://youtube.com/shorts/dxshFtoBo7I?feature=share

Insert your hook into the top of both loops from the last stitch made.
Yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first loop.
Yarn over and pull through both.

Finished toy measures approximately 14” tall x 8” wide

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn:

3 oz. MC

¾ oz. CC

5 yards flesh color

1 yard red or pink (for mouth)

Size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook

Fiberfil

Yarn needle

Plastic eyes

Appliques

Directions:

FRONT:

Row 1: With CC yarn, ch 33, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each ch across (32 sc).

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st (sc 2 tog) each end (30 sc).

Row 7: Repeat Row 6 (28 sc). Fasten off CC.

Row 8: Turn, sk first 2 sts, attach MC in 3^rd st, ch 1, sc across to last 2 sts. Leave these 2 sts unworked (24 sc).

Rows 9-22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. At end of Row 22, attach CC yarn, ch 5.

Row 23: Turn, sc in 2^nd ch and next 3 ch. Switch to MC, sc in each st. At end of row, switch to CC and, fsc 4 times (32 sc).

Rows 24-25: Ch 1, turn, CC sc in 4 sts, MC sc in next 24 sts, CC sc in 4 sts. At end of Row 25, fasten off CC.

Row 26: Ch 1, turn, MC inc in first st, sc in next 30 sts, inc in last st (34 sc).

Rows 27-28: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 5 sts, CC sc in next 24 sts, MC sc in last 5 sts. Fasten off CC at end of Row 28.

Rows 29-35: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in each st.

Row 36: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st each end (32 sc).

Rows 37-40: Repeat Row 36 (24 sc at end of Row 40).

Row 41: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 5 sts, CC sc in next 10 sts, MC sc in next 5 sts, dec (22 sc). Fasten off CC.

Row 42: Ch 1, turn, sl st across first 5 sts, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sts, inc in next st, leave remaining sts unworked (12 sc).

Rows 43-44: Ch 1, turn, inc 1 st each end of row (16 sc at end of Row 44).

Row 45: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, MC sc next 4 sts, flesh sc in next 6 sts, MC sc in next 4 sts, inc in last st (18 sc).

Row 46: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 5 sts, flesh sc in next 8 sts, MC sc in last 5 sts.

Rows 47-49: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 4 sts, flesh sc in next 10 sts, MC sc in last 4 sts.

Row 50: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 5 sts, flesh sc in next 8 sts, MC sc in last 5 sts.

Row 51: Ch 1, turn, MC sc in first 6 sts, flesh sc in next 6 sts, MC sc in last 6 sts. Fasten off flesh.

Rows 52-56: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st each end (8 sc at end of Row 56). Fasten off MC.

BACK:

Repeat Rows 1-44 of Front.

Row 45: Repeat Row 43 (18 sc).

Rows 46-51: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Rows 52-56: Ch 1, turn, dec 1 st each end (8 sc at end of Row 56). Fasten off MC.

ASSEMBLY:

With wrong sides together, attach CC at top of boots. Sc through both thicknesses, changing colors as needed to maintain color scheme. Continue around entire astronaut (stuffing as you go) and join with sl st in first st of edging.

Following lines on the photo, sew through all thicknesses with corresponding color of yarn. Pants seam runs from bottom of shoes to Row 30. Arm seams run from bottom of gloves to Row 36.

Glue on (or sew on) eye. If making for a child under 3 years old, embroider on eyes and buttons or use nontoxic fabric paint. Add appliques as desired or decorate with fabric paint. Weave in all ends.

PDF download (including color-coded charts) is available here: Astronaut Cuddler Toy Crochet Pattern

There’s also a version available for the Addi Express Knitting Machine: Astronaut Doll Pattern for Addi King Knitting Machine

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Rocket Nap Buddy CAL

The schedule is set for the next Crochet Along – Rocket Nap Buddy CAL will begin on September 26. The project is made of 5 parts which will all be posted on the blog (see the calendar below).

We’re also going to have several opportunities for participants to win a prize – Nap Buddy Crochet Patterns Ebook containing seven truly unique Nap Buddy patterns along with one that also gives instructions for an adult size.

The first person to post a photo of the completed project on the Rocket Nap Buddy album in My Fingers Fly Facebook Group will win a free copy of the Nap Buddy Crochet Patterns Ebook. You can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/875538646117910
Join the Facebook Group CAL – Crochet A Long who will be hosting the CAL along with My Fingers Fly and offering another free Nap Buddy Ebook for the first photo of the finished Rocket Nap Buddy. You can join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/668646249929007
The first person to post a completed project to Ravelry will also receive a free copy of the Nap Buddy Ebook. All subsequent projects posted to Ravelry will receive a coupon for one free Nap Buddy pattern from my Ravelry shop. There are 7 designs to choose from!
From September 26 to October 10, all seven Nap Buddy patterns along with the Nap Buddy Ebook will be 50% off for all participants.
Prizes are limited to one per participant.

Rocket Nap Buddy Crochet Along

If you would like to participate in this Crochet Along, please be sure to sign up to receive notifications of when each step of the CAL is published.

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Materials you will need:

Worsted weight yarn

21 oz. Navy Blue

9 oz. White

2 oz. Gray

13 yards Baby Blue

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

18” zipper

Foam interfacing

Appliques (as desired)

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Posted on September 19, 2022October 27, 2025 by My Fingers Fly — 5 Comments

Black Cat Potholder

🐾 Celebrating Black Cat Appreciation Day with Crochet! 🖤

Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day, a purr-fect excuse to shine a little extra love on these sleek, magical, and often misunderstood kitties. For centuries, black cats have been symbols of mystery and good luck (despite old myths), and if you’re a cat lover, you already know they’re just as sweet and lovable as any other feline.

So why not celebrate with a little creativity and yarn? 🧶

Crochet Ideas for Black Cat Lovers:

🐈 Amigurumi Black Cats – Adorable plushies that make great gifts or desk buddies.
👜 Black Cat Tote or Caddy – Functional storage with feline flair.
🎄 Black Cat Ornaments – Get a head start on Halloween and Christmas décor.
🧦 Cat-Themed Accessories – Think appliqués, coasters, or even a black cat pillow.

Last year’s Black Cat Keychain pattern was a big hit, so this year I have enlarged it a bit to be a potholder. Using only 12 yards yellow and 30 yards black cotton worsted, you probably have enough in your stash to make a few of these kitty cats.

Materials:

Cotton worsted yarn:

12 yards yellow

30 yards black

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Finished cat measures approximately 7” wide

Directions:

Body:

Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 7 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (21 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (28 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (35 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (49 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice in yellow, then repeat * to * 5 times in black. Fasten off yellow.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in last 9 sts (49 sc).

Rnd 10: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 4 times, sc in last 9 sts (53 sc).

Rnd 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts, ch 15 for tail (hanging lp), sl st in ch closes to sc, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in last 9 sts. Fasten off black.

Head:

Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 7 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (21 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (28 sc). Do not join.

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice, sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in 2^nd ch, sc in 3^rd ch (ear made), sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in 2^nd ch, sc in 3^rd ch (ear made), repeat * to * twice. Join with sl st. Fasten off black leaving 9” length for sewing.

Sew bottom of Rnd 5 of head to Rnd 11 of body on the opposite side of the tail.

Weave in all ends.

PDF Download – Black Cat Potholder Crochet Pattern

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Posted on September 17, 2022September 17, 2025 by My Fingers Fly — 7 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Dog Toy

Everywhere you look, you can see pumpkin spice! We hoomans love it, but what about the fur babies? Wouldn’t they like to have some pumpkin spice too? Crochet a mug of pumpkin space latte for your dog as a special treat.

Please be aware that all dogs are different; some will eat a toy within a day. Bruno will chew on a toy for about 3-4 months before it’s ready for the trash. Regardless of how long it takes them to finish the toy, cotton yarn and cotton stuffing are best because they can be digested by the dog.

For a larger dog, use a double strand of cotton yarn and a size J hook to make a larger toy. For a cat toy, eliminate the squeaker and add catnip and some bells.

Skill level: Easy

Finished measurement approximately 6” tall

Materials needed:
Cotton worsted weight yarn–
50 yards orange
15 yards ivory
1 yard black
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Cotton stuffing
Noise making crinkle paper

Gauge: 5 rows = 1”, 5 sc = 1”

Instructions:
Mug:
Rnd 1: With orange yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 7: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rows 8-9: Working in both lps, sc in each st.
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (40 sc).
Rnds 11-13: Sc in each st.
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (44 sc).
Rnds 15-17: Sc in each st.
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnds 19-21: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 21. Fasten off orange leaving 12” length for sewing.

Whipped Crème:
Rnd 1: With ivory yarn, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout. Work in BLO for the remainder of the rnds.
Rnd 2: BLO, 2 sc in each sc (8 sc).
Rnd 3: BLO, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 4: BLO, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (16 sc).
Rnd 5: BLO, *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (20 sc).
Rnd 6: BLO, *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 7: BLO, *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (28 sc).
Rnd 8: BLO, *1 sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (32 sc).
Rnd 9: BLO, *1 sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 10: BLO, *1 sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (40 sc).
Rnd 11: BLO, *1 sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (44 sc).
Rnd 12: BLO, *1 sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (48 sc). Join with sl st.
Stuff both pieces with cotton stuffing and squeaker(s). Insert whipped crème into top of mug and sew Rnd 12 of crème to Rnd 21 of mug on the inside of the mug.

Handle:
Rnd 1: With orange yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).
Repeat Rnd 2 until piece measures approximately 4”. Fasten off leaving 9” length of yarn.
Insert roll of crinkle paper and trim to fit.

Close end with Ultimate Finish: Using yarn needle, thread 9” length of yarn through outer lp of each st. Pull tight to close.
Ultimate Finish Tutorial

Sew one end of handle to side of mug at top and the other end at the bottom of the mug. Sew 2 rnds for added security.
Weave in all ends.
Decorate with embroidery as desired.

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Posted on September 9, 2022September 9, 2026 by My Fingers Fly — Leave a comment

Space Coloring Page

Have you been following the news about Artemis I? So far the launch date has been pushed back twice, and now they’re planning for a September 23 launch. Fingers crossed that all goes well on the next attempt.

As a young girl growing up in Southeast Texas, I vividly remember our school field trip to Johnson Space Center in Houston. That was the year of Apollo 13’s flight, and the entire nation was gripped with space fever. When launches were televised during the day, portable televisions were rolled into classrooms so we could watch. Every child in the country wanted to be an astronaut! Although I didn’t make it to NASA as a career, a few classmates eventually worked at Johnson Space Center. Still, my fascination with space continues.

Today’s freebie is a space coloring page for the next generation of would-be astronauts.

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Stay tuned for the next space-themed project – Rocket Nap Buddy. We’re putting the final touches on this design which will be offered as a CAL in the next few days.

The granny square blanket depicts stars in space and measures approximately 38″ long by 33” wide. After naptime, the blanket is rolled up and fits inside the rocket which measures approximately 25” long.

Rocket Nap Buddy Crochet Along

Materials you will need:

Worsted weight yarn

21 oz. Navy Blue

9 oz. White

2 oz. Gray

13 yards Baby Blue

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

18” zipper

Foam interfacing

Appliques (as desired)

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Posted on September 5, 2022September 5, 2026 by My Fingers Fly — 8 Comments

Fall Hat Month

According to the weatherman, it’s still summer, but the beginning of September has us anxiously awaiting the first day of fall. Chunky hats, football season, pumpkin spice everything, and of course, Halloween!

While living in West Texas a few years ago, I would watch a pair of scaled quail waddle down the street in the mornings. Often there were more quail, but they always walked in pairs. Their quiet beauty was the inspiration for the colors of this easy crochet hat pattern.

Quail Ski Hat Crochet Pattern

Materials needed:
Lion Hometown USA Super Bulky Yarn
1 skein Bar Harbor Blizzard (color A)
½ skein Anchorage Ice (color B)
Size K and M crochet hooks
Yarn needle
Fur pompom

Gauge: 5 rows = 2”, 6 sts = 2”

Hat measures approximately 22” circumference and 8 1/2” height

Directions:

BRIM:

Row 1: With color A and size K hook, ch 9, sc in 2^nd ch from and each of the next 7 ch (8 sc).

Row 2: Working in back loops only, ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Repeat Row 2 until brim measures approximately 22” (adult female size). Add or remove rows as necessary for correct fit. Do not fasten off.

With right sides together, sew first and last rows together.

HAT:

Rnd 1: With right sides together and size M hook, work 1 sc in each row end. Join with sl st in first sc. (For extra length, add 1-2 rows of sc here.)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts with color A, sc in next st with color B,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st with color A, sc in next st with color B, sc in next st with color A* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next st with color B, sc in next st with color A,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next st with color A, sc in next st with color B,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts with color B, sc in next 2 sts with color A,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts with color A, sc in next 2 sts with color B,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 8: (Begin decreasing) Ch 1, *sc next 2 sts together with color B, sc in next st with color A, sc in next 2 sts with color B, sc in next st with color A* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc next 2 sts together with color B, sc in next 2 sts with color B, sc in next st with color A* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off color A.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, working only with color B for the remainder of the hat, *sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 13: Ch 1, *sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, dec around. Join with sl st. Fasten off with 6” length. Use yarn needle to thread this length through remaining sts and pull tight. Weave in all ends.

Sew (or clip) fur pompom to top of hat.

PDF available at Quail Ski Hat Crochet Pattern

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