MY DARTH VADER CASE
I love making
little cases that are multi functional.. and this one could be used as a pencil
case, but the general pattern can be adapted for several other uses too.
After the huge
success of my Rafael inspired TMNT pencil case, this was the next order.. from
a Star Wars lover, obviously.. and Darth is hmmm.. a difficult one. So here, I
thought I’d highlight his eyes and that mouth piece, that should hopefully make
the ‘who is this’ obvious.. so let’s see.
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Materials used : Indian polyester cone yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; fabric glue to seal ends
The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
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 slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Slip stitch : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weB3QNbA8Iw&t=1s
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
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.
View it at https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ
How to line a bag : http://pattern-paradise.com/2014/06/12/tutorial-how-to-line-a-crocheted-bag/
How to attach a
zipper :
Abbreviations
used :
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single
crochet
dc : Double crochet ch : Chain
sp : Space sl-st : Slip stitch
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
yo : Yarn Over
sc 2-tog Single crochet 2-together
fsc : Foundation
Single Crochet
Instructions :
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this 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.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.
This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
For your convenience, there are video links for stitches used at the top of this blog and through the blog.
First we’ll make a rectangular simple bag, and
we’ll then make the special Darth Vader face (mask) that we will attach or
applique on. So let’s get on with it.
So there are two ways to get this simple bag
done.
We start with my favourite foundation single
crochet, and then either work in a round, or work straight in rows.
If you work in a round, then you will get the
whole bag made as you’re working it up – in that first round you will work
along the top of the fsc first, and then work around and under the fsc row, to
make it your round, and then continue working without any increase till we get
it to the length we need.
Stitch wise : I’d suggest
that we just do it in some simple stitch, and not complicate the base which is
not really going to show… it will, hopefully, be over-shadowed by the applique.
That said, you are most welcome to choose any pattern for this base bit, as it does not affect the applique we’re making.
That said, you are most welcome to choose any pattern for this base bit, as it does not affect the applique we’re making.
If making this as a rectangle that you are going
to stitch the sides of later, then these instructions.
Pattern 1 for case :
Start with as
many fsc as you’d like for the length of your case. Turn.
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
Row 1 : sc
in the 1st fsc and in each fsc till end. Turn.
Row 2 : sc
in the 1st sc and each sc till end. Turn.
Row 3 : (Increase
row) :
2 sc in the 1st sc ; sc in the next 8 sc ;
2 sc in the last sc. Turn.
2 sc in the 1st sc ; sc in the next 8 sc ;
2 sc in the last sc. Turn.
Rep Row 3 till your rectangle, when folded in
half, is the height that you are happy with.
We will add on the applique and then sew the sides, attach the zipper and line it before showing this beautiful creation off.
Pattern 2 for case :
In this case we’ll be working in a round, so
that as we work our pattern, we will have it all ready as a bag, and only need
to attach the applique, attach zipper and line the bag. The sides will be automatically done.
Start with as
many fsc as you’d like for the length of your case. Turn.
Row 1 : sc
in the 1st fsc and in each fsc till end ; 3 sc in the last fsc ;
Turn and working along the base of the fsc chain,
sc in each fsc till the last fsc ;
sc in each fsc till the last fsc ;
2 fsc in the last fsc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st fsc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st fsc.
Round 2 : sc
in the 1st sc and in each sc till end
Join with a sl-st to the 1st fsc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st fsc.
Rep Round 2 till your project is of the height
you are happy with.
Fasten off and weave
in ends.
Darth Vader
face mask : Part 1 :
For the face mask,
I’ve used silver and black.
There are two parts to this, the eye part and then the mouth part.
So I’ve divided this into two sections.
There are two parts to this, the eye part and then the mouth part.
So I’ve divided this into two sections.
Start with black and 5 fsc. Turn.
Attach silver yarn.
Now from here on
we’ll be using both our silver and black yarns.
We will make the centre of the eyes openings with silver , followed by black and then a silver outer line.
We will make the centre of the eyes openings with silver , followed by black and then a silver outer line.
We will be carrying
our un-used yarn along all through.
Row 1 : [(using
silver) : sc in the 1st fsc ;
(using black) : 1 sc in the same 1st
fsc ;
(using silver) : 1 sc in the same 1st
fsc] ; sc in the next 3 fsc ;
{(using silver)
: 1 more sc in the same last fsc
;
(using black) : 1 more sc in the same last fsc ;
(using silver) : 1 more sc in the same last fsc}. Turn.
(using black) : 1 more sc in the same last fsc ;
(using silver) : 1 more sc in the same last fsc}. Turn.
Row 2 : [(using
silver) : sc in the 1st sc ;
(using black) : 1 sc in the next sc] ;
(using silver) : 1 sc in the next 6 sc ;
{(using
black) : 1 sc in the next sc ;
(using silver) : 1 sc in the last sc}. Turn.
(using silver) : 1 sc in the last sc}. Turn.
Row 3 – 6 :
Rep Row 2.
Single crochet 2-together : sc 2-tog :
Insert hk into st, yo and pull up a lp (2 lps on hk) ; insert hk into next sc, yo and pull up a lp (3 lps on hk); yo and draw through all 3 lps. One sc 2-tog complete. Visit this video tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whlsMemDHLc
Row 7 : [(using
silver) : sc 2-tog over the 1st 2 sc ;
(using black) : 1 sc in the next sc] ;
(using silver) : 1 sc in the next 4 sc ;
{(using
black) : sc 2-tog over the next 2 sc ;
(using silver) : 1 sc in the last sc}. Turn.
(using silver) : 1 sc in the last sc}. Turn.
Row 8 : [(using
silver) : sc in the 1st sc ;
(using black) : 1 sc in the next sc] ;
(using silver) : 1 sc in the next 4 sc ;
{(using
black) : 1 sc in the next sc ;
(using silver) : 1 sc in the last sc}. Turn.
(using silver) : 1 sc in the last sc}. Turn.
Row 9 : (using
silver) : sc in the 1st sc ;
(using black) : 1 sc in the next 5 sc ;
(using silver)
: 1 sc in the last sc. Turn.
Fasten off black.
Row 10 : (using
silver) : sc 2-tog over the 1st sc ;
sc in the next 4 sc ;
sc 2-tog over the last 2 sc.
sc in the next 4 sc ;
sc 2-tog over the last 2 sc.
Fasten off silver.
We’ve completed one side of the eye mask.
We will now re-attach both black and silver
yarns at the other side of the fsc chain.
Let’s do the little flat bit in between now, and
for convenience I am going to label them A, B and C.
Row A : [(using
silver) : sc in the 1st sc] ;
{(using
black) : sc in the next sc} ;
Rep [ to ] once ;
rep { to ] once
Rep [ to ] once. Turn.
rep { to ] once
Rep [ to ] once. Turn.
Row B : [(using
silver) : sc in the 1st sc] ;
{(using
black) : sc in the next sc} ;
Rep [ to ] once ;
rep { to ] once
Rep [ to ] once. Turn.
rep { to ] once
Rep [ to ] once. Turn.
Row C : (using
black) : sc in the 1st sc and each sc
till end. Turn.
We will now work the other side of the mask, for
which we will rep the earlier rows – i.e Rows 1 – 10 for that side.
Fasten off leaving a tail to sew this onto the
pencil case.
We will now work the lower part (mouth part) of
the mask.
Darth Vader
face mask : Part 2 :
Start with black and 5 fsc. Turn.
Row 1 : sc
in the 1st fsc and each fsc till end. Turn.
Row 2 : 2
sc in the 1st sc and the next 3 sc till last fsc ;
2 sc in the last sc. Turn.
2 sc in the last sc. Turn.
Row 3 : sc
in the 1st sc and each sc till end.
Turn.
Attach silver yarn. Once again, we will carry the un-used yarn.
Row 4 : (Using
silver) sc in the 1st sc ;
(Using black) 2 sc in the same 1st
sc ;
(Using silver) sc in the next 5 sc ;
(Using black) 2 sc in the last sc ;
(Using silver) sc in the same last sc ; Turn.
Row 5 : (Using
silver) sc in the 1st sc ;
(Using black) 2 sc in the same 1st
sc ;
(Using silver) sc in the next 7 sc ;
(Using black) 2 sc in the last sc ;
(Using silver) sc in the same last sc ;
Turn.
Thus far we were adding 4 sc per row.
We will now be adding only 2 sc each row
We will now be adding only 2 sc each row
Row 6 : (Using
silver) sc in the 1st sc ;
(Using black) sc in the same 1st
sc ; sc in the next sc
(Using silver) sc in the each sc till the 2nd
last sc ;
(Using black) 2 sc in the same 2nd
last sc ;
(Using silver) sc in the last sc ; Turn.
Rows 7 – 10 :
Rep Row 6.
Row 11 : (Using
silver) sc in the 1st sc ;
(Using black) sc in the same 1st
sc ;
sc in the next sc and in each sc till the 2nd last sc ;
2 sc in the same 2nd last sc ;
sc in the next sc and in each sc till the 2nd last sc ;
2 sc in the same 2nd last sc ;
(Using silver) sc in the last sc ; Turn.
Rows 12 : Rep Row 6.
Fasten off, keeping a long tail to join.
Finishing :
Using your black yarn, run rows of running
stitch over the trapezoid (triangle of sorts) that we’ve just created to give
the mask its special mouth feature.
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