Monday 15 August 2016

BUNNY BABY SNUGGLY


BUNNY BABY SNUGGLY

I was gifted this super chunky really soft Bernat yarn.   I thought I’d make a smallish cocoon – but I am not sure why or how I was pretty unhappy with the pattern.  It was just all lumpy and I was not able to figure it out.. I guess that was just one of “those days”.  It then got stuck into a bag and went into the “Oh, don’t bother to look here” corners of my cupboard.

Thanks to the Ravellenics games (haven’t heard of it? Head on over to Ravelry and read all about The Ravellenic Rio Games 2016) …
so thanks to these games, I went through my stuff and pulled this one out as one of the challenges in these Games is either finishing up a WIP (Work In Progress) OR Frogging it and creating something new .. so this one is getting a once-over ;)

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Materials used : Today I’ve used the spectacular Bernat Softee Chunky acrylic yarn, with a 5.5 mm crochet hook

Skill level : Intermediate.  

Abbreviations :
sc : Single crochet                   yo : Yarn Over                          
st(s) : Stitch(es)                        hk : hook
lp(s) : Loop(s)                          dc : Double crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
sc-blo : Single Crochet Back Loop Only   
fsc : Foundation single crochet
hdc : Half Double crochet     
                              

Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps.  One sc made.  Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Half Double Crochet : Hdc :  yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ; 
yo, draw through all 3 lps.  One hdc made.  
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8 

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly.  View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno 

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to carry your yarn along when working with two colours.  


Pattern instructions : (Using U.S terminology)  
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog (as well as through the blog) for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
   
For this lovely snuggly, I’ve used the really cute pattern from the Stitchin Mommy at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-lovey-4 

Thanks for joining me on my creation here.. so here is what I started with .. the baby cocoon gone bad.. and then the cute snuggly that came out of it.  I just love the end result.. it's not only cute, but oh, so soft!  And I can't wait for photos that my client will send me (hopefully will remember as promised :0 )

 The start .. the mess..


 The little snuggly ..

and a close-up of the bunny.. oh so cute bunny.

and then ta da... views of the finished snuggly





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