It’s Day One of the Rocket Nap Buddy, beginning with making 56 granny squares.
Finished blanket measures approximately 38″ long by 33” wide. When blanket is rolled up inside, the rocket measures approximately 25” long.
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)
Blanket is made of 56 granny squares, 7 rows of 8 squares. If more length is desired, use 9 squares per row. Keep in mind that more yarn will be required. Also, anything more than 9 rows likely will not fit inside rocket.
Rnd 1: With White yarn, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in ring, *ch 2 for corner, 3 dc in ring,* repeat twice more, ch 2, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off white yarn.
Rnd 2: Join Navy yarn in any ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1,* repeat twice more. Join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Turn, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc) 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1,* repeat twice more. Join with sl st in top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Turn, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc) 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice,* repeat * to * twice more. Join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off yarn leaving 12” length for sewing.
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.
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 2nd 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 3rd 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 2nd 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.
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 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.
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🐾 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.
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 2nd 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 2nd 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 2nd ch, sc in 3rd ch (ear made), sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in 3rd 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.
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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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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.
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.
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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