I was looking around the net for ideas to make a baby mobile and found this darling thing! This would be super cute for anyone looking to make a mobile for themselves or friends who are expecting.
Child's bedroom mobile – CoatsCraftsUK As for myself I decided to come up with my own based on Studio Ghibli and Legend of Zelda charm sets. The top is going to be a tree that will come down into the base where the charms will be attached. The tree will double as Totoro's tree and the Deku tree depending on which charms are on at the time. The Ghibli set will include a Star Candy and a Rice Ball (Onigiri) from Spirited Away, Soot Sprite and an Acorn from My Neighbor Totoro, a little Red-orange Goldfish for Ponyo, and the necklace charm from Castle in the Sky. The Legend of Zelda set will include a Purple Rupee, the Triforce, Ocarina of Time, Heart, Navi the fairy, and a treasure chest. Pesky doors that don't seal well and let the heat or A/C out? Or does your loving pet want to get into a closet they shouldn't? Try making a draft stopper to keep things in that you want! This pattern is worked in the round and will make a stopper that is aprox 27 inches in length. I use Caron "Simply Soft" worsted weight yarn for all of my projects unless I need a specialty one.
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R2: Work 2 sc in each st, 6 times. (12sts) R3: Work 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st, 6 times. (18sts) R4: Work 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts, 6 times. (24sts) R5: Work 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 3 sts, 6 times. (30sts) R6: Work 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 4 sts, 6 times. (36sts) R7-105: Work 36 scs around or until project is aprox 27 inches or desired length. Remember to stuff the project as you go to make sure you'll reach the desired length. One good idea as well is to use old pantyhose as a liner to keep the stuffing from trying to come out of the holes. Tie knots in one end of the liner to start, stuff the project and tie the final knot when you're finished. (36 sts) R106: Sc2tog , sc in the next 4 sts, 6 times. (30sts) R107: Sc2tog , sc in the next 3 sts, 6 times. (24sts) R108: Sc2tog , sc in the next 2 sts, 6 times. (18sts) R109: Sc2tog , sc in the next 1 sts, 6 times. (12sts) R110: Sc2tog, 6 times. (6sts) R111: Fasten off the piece by sl st in the next st to tie things down. I also like to stitch the end securely closed with a large blunt end needle. That's all there is to it! Its one of the easiest projects I've ever done, and if you're wondering I made mine to keep one of our pets out of the craft closet! |
AuthorI've been crafting since early 2010 and have become "hooked" on crochet ever since. My inspiration often comes from my family and anything adorable. Latest from InstagramCategories
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