YODA
INSPIRED BOTTLE COVER
You
don’t need to be a Star Wars fan to recognize this famous character.
May the
force be with you too.
Thank you for joining me.
This
is my original pattern and if you make it, I’d expect that you share my blog
post URL when you share your project on social media.
This is the URL ( https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2019/08/yoda-inspired-bottle-cover.html )
In
case you have just joined me, know that you can access all of my earlier
creations by checking under ‘categories’ on the right hand side of this blog
under “Labels”. Then, for your convenience, follow me here or on
Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram.
Oh,
and may I add that the fastest way to find any of my blogs is via Pinterest…?
Materials used : Just a
little bit of Oswal Cashmilon acrylic 4-ply yarn, with a 4 mm crochet hook. You need three colours – green , brown and off
white / taupe.
You
can work in knitting cotton too – I just had the coolest little bits of acrylic
handy so am using up my little bits of stash.
You
can make this project with any yarn and a hook that suits it.
Skill level : Intermediate to Advanced
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
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view
this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
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
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
Abbreviations used : (Using
U.S terminology)
lp(s)
: Loop(s)
sc : Single crochet
dc
: Double
crochet sp
:
Space
sl-st
: Slip stitch
ch : Chain
st(s)
: Stitch(es)
hk : Hook
yo
: Yarn Over
Instructions : (Using US terminology)
Let’s
visualize our project before we start, shall we?
We
are making a Yoda of Star Wars inspired soap dispenser cover today.
So
once again, I thought of using the Messy Bun Cap idea for our cover today.
What does that mean?
Well,
we will start at the top of the project but not close that end up (i.e. just like we would if making a messy bun cap)
This
end then is the top of your dispenser where the knob / “pushy part” of your
dispenser goes through.
The
rest of the project is then worked all the way to the bottom for the length of your
bottle.
We
then will work on the jacket and blissl for Yoda
What
do you need to do before you start?
1.
Measure
your bottle(s) and figure out what approx length and width you’d like.
2. You also
need to measure the ‘neck’ of your bottle and ensure that the opening (of this
Messy Bun Cap) goes around.
3. The three
colours of yarn as mentioned above.
I work a ch 1 as a turning chain at the start of
each row for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for loads of
video tutorials on all stitches used in this pattern sheet.
Part 1 : Yoda body
Start Round 1 : Using green : with 15 ch.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st st.
If
you have a standard bottle with a standard nozzle / knob, this should suffice.
In case you have a larger knob, work as many chain as needed to go comfortably
around.
In
the next round, however, work the same number of stitches as given.
I
have worked hdc for the yoke, but you could work a dc or sc as well.
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
Round 2 :
work 20 hdc in the circle made.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 3 : 2
hdc in the 1st hdc ;
*hdc
in the next hdc ; 2 hdc in the next hdc* ;
rep
*to* all around ;
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Round 4 : 2
dc in the 1st hdc ;
*dc
in the next 6 hdc ; 2 dc in the next hdc* ;
rep
*to* till end ;
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st st. (34 sts)
Fasten
off green. Attach brown yarn.
Round 5 :
dc in the 1st dc and in each dc all around ;
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Now
place this on your bottle and see if you need any further increases.
I
do not think you would, so we will now continue without increase for the length
of the bottle.
Rep
Round 5, without increase, till the end.
Fasten
off. Weave in ends.
Part 2 : Yoda
face :
Using green yarn
We
will work in spirals (without joining at the end of each round with a sl-st)
for this part of the pattern. Please use
markers for convenience. Move markers at
the end of each round.
Check
the top of this blog for a video
tutorial of a magic circle.
Start Round 1 : Using green : with a magic circle and
work 6 sc in it.
Place
marker on last sc.
Round 2 :
2 sc in the 1st sc and in each sc all around.
Move
marker (12 sts)
Round 3 :
2 sc in the 1st sc ; sc in the next sc ;
*2
sc in the next sc ; sc in the next sc* ;
rep
*to* all around.
Move
marker (18 sts)
Round 4 :
2 sc in the 1st sc ; sc in the next 2 sc ;
*2
sc in the next sc ; sc in the next 2 sc* ;
rep
*to* all around.
Move
marker (24 sts)
Round 5 :
2 sc in the 1st sc ; sc in the next 3 sc ;
*2
sc in the next sc ; sc in the next 3 sc* ;
rep
*to* all around.
Move
marker (30 sts)
We
will now work on our first ear.
For
the ear, we will work side to side in rows.
We
will finish one ear and then carry on to make the 2nd one.
Ear Row 1 : sc in the next 5 sc. Turn
Ear Row 2 : sc in all 5 sc.
Turn
Ear Row 3 : sc 2-tog over the 1st 2 sc ;
sc
in the next sc ;
sc
2-tog over the last 2 sc. Turn
Ear Row 4 : sc in all 3 sc.
Turn
Ear Row 5 : dc 3-tog over all 3 sc. Turn
Double crochet 3-tog : dc 3-tog : Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/qlnqXDB3OUM
Now
let’s carry on to make the 2nd ear.
You’re
at the top end of one ear.
Work
sl-sts and make your way down the ear to the face.
It
does not matter how many sl-st you use.
Just keep a count and work the same number for the other side.
Ear Row 6 : sc in the next 14 sc. Turn
Ear Rows 7 - 10 : Rep Ear Rows 2 – 5
Once
again you’re at the top end of the ear.
Work
sl-sts and make your way down the ear to the face.
Fasten
off and keep a tail for attachment.
Part 3 : Jacket
Start Row 1 : Using off white : with 20 fsc. Turn.
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the
fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
Let’s
place markers. Place 1st
marker on the 4th st ; 2nd marker on the 7th
st ; 3rd marker on the 14th and last marker on the 17th
st.
Row 2 :
hdc in the 1st st and the next 2 sts till 1st marker ;
*(hdc
; ch 1, hdc) in the marked st ; hdc in each st till the next marker* ;
rep
*to* till end. Turn.
Remove
markers.
Row 3 :
hdc in the 1st st and all hdc till 1st ch-1 sp ;
*(hdc
; ch 1, hdc) in the ch-1 sp ; hdc in each st till the next ch-1 sp* ;
rep
*to* till end. Turn.
Rows 4 & 5 : Rep
Row 3.
In
the following row, we will shape out armholes, by skipping sts on both sides.
Row 6 :
hdc in the 1st st and all hdc till 1st ch-1 sp ;
(hdc
in the ch-1 sp ; ch 3, sk all the hdc till the next ch-1 sp , hdc in the next
ch-1 sp) [first armhole made] ;
hdc
in all hdc till the next ch-1 sp ;
rep
(to) once ; [2nd armhole made] ;
hdc
in all hdc till the end. Turn.
Row 7 :
hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc till the ch-3 sp ;
(3
hdc in the ch-3 sp ; hdc in each hdc till the next ch-3 sp ;
3
hdc in the ch-3 sp) ;
hdc
in each hdc till the end. Turn.
Row 8 :
hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc till the end. Turn.
Rep
Row 8 till you have the same length for the jacket as for the body. (or length
of bottle)
Sleeves :
Re-attach
your yarn at the bottom of the armhole.
Round 1 : Work
1 hdc in each st all around.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st st.
Rep
Round 1 till your sleeve is about 2 – 2.5” long and about half the length of
the jacket.
Part 6 : Finishing :
1.
Place
the green body onto the bottle and then
place the ‘face’ onto the top it.
Pin and then neatly attach. Take
a look at my project
2.
Attach
the two eyes in the centre of the face.
3.
For
his blissl / pan-flute, I have used a bit of yarn and attached a longish bead
at the end. Ensure that this is long
enough to go around the neck of your bottle and still land on Yoda’s stomach.
4. Slip on the
jacket. I have attached the bottom of
the sleeve to the side of the jacket so that it does not stand out at a weird
angle ;)
I
am sure you are going to have a fun creative day and I am waiting to see all
your photographs.
Remember
to share this blog post link when you share your photos with me on Facebook. I’d love to feature your photos on my Facebook
page. Cheers.
Look
under “Labels” on the right hand side of the blog and open the Pandora’s Box of
free patterns
If
you're visiting me here for the first time, and have liked the experience, do
add me to your mailing list (for your convenience) , and all my future free
patterns will come straight to your mail box.
I’d
appreciate if you could credit my blog (and link the original pattern link)
when you make your own creation. Thanks.
Check
out my awesome pins on Pinterest at https://in.pinterest.com/shyamanivas/
OR
just my free patterns at https://in.pinterest.com/shyamanivas/free-patterns-made-by-me/
Join
me on YouTube at http://youtube.com/shyamanivas
And
on my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Nothings-Crochet/ for more
patterns.
Do follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShyamaNivas
Do follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sweetnothingscrochet/
Find
me on Ravelry at ravelry.com/projects/shyamanivas/
Do
also visit me at http://www.craftsy.com/user/2573073/pattern-store?_ct=cx-buvjdql&_ctp=my-pattern-store,manage
Have
a great day and see you soon.
Here
are some of my earlier home use / miscellaneous projects.
