Free Pattern - Crochet Costume Mask & Bracelets for Ninja Turtles

Costume Masks & Bracelets 
An add on for my popular Hatchling Turtle Cuddle Critter Cape Pattern

by: Elisabeth Spivey - Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations

http://calleighsclips.com

I've been wanting to share an add on alternative for my Turtle Pattern for a long time.

( I know many of you already have the pattern but if you don't you can purchase it in my Ravelry shop) 

I've had so many people ask to make it a Ninja Turtle. 

A Special thanks to Jennifer Neerhof for the idea & pattern for the wristlets and this awesome picture of the ones she made. You can check out her Etsy shop here

Image used with permission from Jennifer Neerhof. 

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Skill Level : Easy

Materials: 

Worsted Weight Yarn in colors of choice - I Love this Yarn or Vanna’s Choice are my favorites. 

*Note - For Mask you will be working with two strands unless otherwise noted to make the worsted weight bulky.

*Hook size(s) :  I- 9 (5.5 mm), N/P-15 (10.00 mm)

*Tapestry Needle

Gauge 2” x 2” swatch = 5 rows of 5 sc 

Stitches used:

(ch)chain

(st) stitch

(sl st) slip stitch

(sc) single crochet

(sc dec) single crochet decrease

(dc ) double crochet

Note : chain stitch does not count in stitch count!

**Size (NB -3 mo ) -Easily adjustable for older toddlers or children See - option #2 below

Mask: 

with two strands of worsted weight yarn in color of choice (N- Hook) 

Row 1 - ch 11,  sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 9 sts, ch1, turn , (10)

Row 2 - sc dec over the next 2 sts, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc dec over the next 2 sts, ch 1, turn (4 sc and two ch 4 spaces)

Row 3 - sc in 1st sc, 4 sc in ch 4 space, sc in next 2 sts, 4 sc in ch 4 space, sc in next sc, ch 1, (13)

Row 4 -  sl st up the side of the mask to row 1, ch 16, turn

Row 5- sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each chain across, join with sl st to mask, fasten off and weave in ends. You’ll need a to sew the other end shut with the black yarn and tapestry needle. 

Option #1 - Slide the mask onto the hat for embellishment or you can use it on a baby with out the hat

Option #2 - Making ties -  Substitute this for Row 4 & 5 instead 

Row 4 -  sl st up the side of the mask to row 1, ch 25, turn

Row 5- sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each chain across, join with sl st to mask, sl st across the top of row 1 to opposite corner, ch 22, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each chain across, sl st back to mask, fasten off and weave in ends. 

This is pictured on my 3rd old ;) 

Option #3 - on Row 4 instead of ch 16 you could do a sc chain-less foundation chain in place of row 4 & 5 plus it will give you more stretch around. I have a link on my blog how to do a chain-less foundation 

Need a larger mask- See free pattern for Costume Cape and Mask here! 

Bracelets

(Pattern by: Jennifer Neerhof )

(I-9 hook 5.5mm) - Make two - One strand of worsted  

Round 1- ch 18, join with sl st (Be careful not to twist the ch) 

Round 2- working in the back spine of ch - ch 3, Dc in each ch around, join with a sl st to 1st dc,

Fasten off & Weave in ends

These again can be made any size by adjusting the ch to fit a wrist measurement 

If you need help with the pattern or questions at anytime please feel free to contact me and I’ll get in touch with you with in 24-48 hrs. I hope you love this pattern as much as I loved designing and making it! Enjoy!

Copyright ©2012 Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations All rights reserved. These instructions may not be photocopied or reproduced in any manner. They may not be sold. I have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. I cannot, however, be responsible for human error, or variations in individual work. Actual finished product may be sold. My Etsy shop name ID and URL web page address must be mentioned in listing or wherever item is displayed: Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey http://calleighsclips.com

Father's Day Gift Idea - Crochet Paracord Bracelet Cuff Pattern

My sweet hubby of Public Safety Survival Bracelets recently saw a photo of a hat made from paracord. He's been asking if I could crochet him a hat from it. So I decided to try. Well after just a couple rounds my fingers and wrists hurt. I crochet tight and there is no give or softness to it. So decided on a much smaller project. I made a bracelet in just a few short minutes. I think I surprise him with how fast I did it. I really like how it turned out and he did too! He even asked me to make another.  So I thought what perfect timing with Father's Day coming up next Sunday, here is a quick project that a guy will like ! 

Paracord Cuff Bracelet

Here's what I used to make it:


Paracord - 14-15 feet 
We order our paracord online for his biz but there are a few random army supply shops and uniform shops around town that sell it by the foot for about 10-15 cents. If you're in OKC just ask and I can tell you were to get it. If not you may have to ask around and see where you can find it. 


Shackle  3/8ths - you can get these at your local hardware stores like Lowes or Home Depot. There about $3.00  

N- Hook 


You can make these anysize. You'll first want to get a wrist measurement. I would say about 7-8 inches is a regular size.


You're going to do a 11 sc chain-less foundation sts,{click link to see how to do chain-less foundation} ch 1 loosely {you'll need to be able to get the screw of the shackle through it} , sc in each of the chains on the opposite side of the bracelet. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc, 

Weaving in ends is really hard so what my hubs usually does is tie off the two ends in a knot or two and melt the ends down with a lighter (be careful) 

You'll slide the bigger part of the shackle through the end where we ended. Nowhere specific just through a few stitches. {you might have to stretch it a little}

That's it! If you want it bigger or smaller just add or decrease the foundation chains or change hook sizes. 

We still want to be able to use it as a lifesaving bracelet and unravel it in time of need. Crochet is so super easy and fast to unravel if you need too! That's what these are all about. {you can read more about his shop in this post}

I hope your enjoy making one. If you do I'd love to see pictures!!