Parks and Recreation Crochet Game Scarf

Over thanksgiving break I came across a blog post about game knitting. 

The basic concept is like a drinking game: make a list of things that happen a lot in TV shows, CNN debates, etc, and every time one of the things of the list occurs, you make a popcorn stitch, cable, or whatever. The result is delightfully random and a fun memory, not to mention a cool story. The mastermind of this concept has an eBook that you can buy where there are several cool project ideas, I haven't bought it, I'm not much of a knitter, but I still recommend it if you are.

I took her concept, and came up with a game crochet project. 

Here's the "pattern": (it's not much.)

Chain some amount between 20 and 30. The scarf I made is 30, and it is a little thick. I usually go with 25

Row 1: chainless starting dc, sk 1 chain, dc across

Row 2-∞: chainless starting dc, dc across making a popcorn stitch every time an item on the list occurs.

It is as simple as that.

This can be applied to any TV show, but I made mine while rewatching Parks and Recreation Season 1 & 2. 

Make a popcorn stitch every time...

     1. reference to Pawnee history

     2. Leslie asks Ron for advice

     3. Tom calls someone by a goofy nickname

     4. "Damn it Jerry" moment

     5. Andy sings

     6. Leslie expresses her love for waffles

     7. Town Hall meeting

     8. Ann shows off her nurse skills

     9. Leslie is inspired by other public officials

     10. "Brendanawicz"

     11. Leslie is enthusiastic about something terrible

     12. Ron shares his libertarian views

     13. Feminist kick assery

     14. Andy changes his band name

     15. Theme song!

     16. Ron talks about breakfast food

     17. Indiana Sports shout out

     18. "Burt Macklen: FBI"

     19. Leslie compliments Ann

     20. Crochet is mentioned or shown on screen

List in picture form:

*Note: this list is specific to season 1 and 2. There are a ton of cool things that could be added to it for following seasons aka "Chris says 'literally'" 

Happy crafting! -- Cara

Blank Canvas Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern

I love crocheting little stuffed animals! They're a great gift because they look really impressive but they don't take nearly as long to crochet as a scarf or something like that.

Another thing that makes amigurumi a really great is that it is easily customized. This pattern is really easy and allows much more freedom for the colorwork and accessories that fit.

Blank Canvas Animal Crochet Pattern

• This pattern can work really great with a number of yarn weights and hook sizes, so you can pick what works best for you. My favorite is using two strands of worsted weight 4ply yarn and a 6.5 mm (K) hook. If you want to use just one strand of 4ply yarn, I recommend a 3.75 or 4 mm hook. Just make sure that the hook is small enough to make the fabric without big holes, but not really inflexible.
• You will also need some stuffing, how much and what you stuff it with will, of course, is up to you. Polyester fiber is the obvious choice, but if you are making this just as a desk toy I would recommend stuffing it with recycled plastic grocery bags. It's free, the noise is cool, and you're saving the earth!

Body:

~worked in the round~
Round 1: Sc 6 into a magic ring, and pull tight (or chain 2 and sc in the 2nd chain from hook) (6)

Round 2: 2 Sc in each sc around (12)

Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (18)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (24)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (30)

Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (36)

Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (42)

Round 8: *Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (48)

Round 9: *Sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (54)

Round 10: *Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next* repeat around (60)

Rounds 11-?: Sc in every stitch around 

This is the body of your animal, so it can be as long or as short as you want. I would recommend doing about 25 rounds, 35 rounds in total so far.

Round 36: *Sc in next 4, sc2tog* repeat around (50) **here is a really great technique for an invisible sc decrease I highly recommend it.**
Round 37: *Sc in next 3, sc2tog* repeat around (40)
Round 36: *Sc in next 2, sc2tog* repeat around (30)
This is where I usually stop to sew in the appendages and embroidery details, then put in the stuffing.
Round 38: *Sc in next sc, sc2tog* repeat around (20)
Round 39: Sc2tog in every stitch around (10)
Round 40: Sc2tog in every stitch around (5) 
Sew closed

Basic Arms and Legs

Make these before you sew up the body. Stuff as you go. 

Round 1: Sc 6 into a magic ring
Round 2: Sc 2 in each sc (12)
Round 3: *Sc in next 5, 2 sc in next sc* in every stitch around (14)
Round 4-?: Sc in every stitch around
I usually crochet a total of about 20 rows in the arms, and 22 or 23 for the legs.

Other Body Parts and Accessories

This is where your creativity can shine. You can add round ears and a little puff tail and a snout for a bear. Add a trunk and big floppy ears and it is an elephant! The body would be perfect for an owl or a penguin if you make wings instead of long arms. The possibilities are endless!!

Examples:

Hipster Bear (Robert with a silent "t")

Free Crochet Pattern!

Fishnet Ruffle Scarf

A sexy take on a romantic favorite, this ruffle scarf is great for beginners because it requires knowledge of few stitches, but still produces an interesting yet classy scarf. 

What you need to know

• chain stitch (Ch), slip stitch(sl st), and single crochet OR foundation single crochet 

What you need to have

• approximately 300 yards of yarn. Worsted weight 4 ply yarn is recomended, but it is obviously up to you.
• an H (5.00 mm) crochet hook. Or whatever size hook you prefer

Pattern!

Row 1: Make a foundation single crochet that is as long as you would like the scarf to be. Here's a good video to learn to make the foundation single crochet or refresh your memory! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZrabIcA8C8 Measure it keeping in mind that finished length or the scarf will be the foundation STRETCHED plus 8-10 inches. I recommend about 4.5 feet, and that will take about 300 yards of yarn. Chaining the desired length and then single crocheting the first row is possible, but it is so much more work and doesn't look as good (imo)

Row 2: Ch 6, sl st in first st, *Ch 4, sl st in next st* in every stitch of the row, turn

Row 3: Ch 6, sl st in first loop, *Ch 4, sl st next chain loop* in every loop, turn

Row 4: Repeat Row 3

Row 5: Ch 7, sl st in first loop *Ch 5, sl st in next chain loop* in every loop, turn

Rows 6 and 7: Repeat Row 5

Row 8: Ch 8, sl st in first loop *Ch 6, sl st in next chain loop* in every loop, turn

Rows 9, 10, and 11: Repeat Row 8

Row 12: *Ch 7, sl st in next loop* in every loop. Fasten off, weave in ends.

If you decide to make this scarf please post pictures on Ravelry!! I would love to see it!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fishnet-ruffle-scarf-2

Love, Carebear :*

Amigurumi Television!

 

 

 

This purse is a present I made for my friend Lauren's birthday!

 

 

I designed the pattern myself, eventually I think I'll post instructions/pattern maybe..

 

 

Ravelry Post!!:

 http://www.ravelry.com/projects/caradactyl4/laurens-kitschy-tv-purse



Newest Project

     My most current complete project was a gift for a friend. :)

Abby's Garden Trellis Scarf



 

Inspired by my new curiosity of crochet flowers and Abby's love of off-beat scarves, I concocted this little number for her birthday present. Happy and colorful it is a perfect spring scarf!

click here to see the ravelry post for more info

and links to all the flower's free patterns!!

To fantastical blog adventures

     Yay for the first ever blog post! I hope that this blog brings many oppertunities to post about amazing crafts and art and tutorials. Some ideas are crrently brewing... :} Now finalluy I have an outlet for all of my cool ideas to be apprciated!