My latest pattern: the Scarecrow Shelf Sitter!

 

   

Recently, I released my second shelf sitter pattern... this adorable scarecrow!!! Ya'll know I LOVE SCARECROWS! They and pumpkins are my favorite fall things. Don't you love their cute little overalls?? He kinda reminds me of my Grandad💚.  One thing scarecrows always remind me of are sunflower fields. In Arkansas, highway 7 is the scenic highway. When I first married my husband, it was a highway full of wonderful gift shops showcasing crafts made in the Ozarks. And another site that you could see every late summer, was a large sunflower field with a few cute, authentic scarecrows giving you a wave as you drove by. It is one of my favorite memories. Sadly, those days are gone and most of the shops have closed down and the sunflower field is now owned by the Highway Department. 

I had the Best group of testers for this pattern. They are so valuable to me. Not only are they testing my patterns, but also teaching me at the same time. Here are their finished projects:

Thank you Wendy, Donette, Leticia and Ashlee!!

Thank you Sara, Reilly, Ana and DemiRae!!

Aren't they all wonderful!! As a creator, the greatest joy is seeing others use your pattern to create their own version. I love them all. 

This pattern was created using acrylic yarn, but was also tested and approved with cotton and plush. Sara used cotton and Reilly used plush. Yay!! I also made one using yarns from the Dollar Tree and using raffia (also from the Dollar Tree) for the straw. I thought attaching the raffia would be the death of me.. but I survived!!

Turns out... he is my favorite!!!

The pattern is available in both my Etsy Shop and my Ravelry Store. 

Some of my testers have crochet pages on Facebook and Instagram... go follow them for some wonderful crocheted items!!

Facebook:

The Crocheted Donut

Bunny's Crochet

Instagram:

Wendy Shiek

Purfectly Purly

Sara Sampedro

Pocket Full O' Poseys

Khaotic Kritters

Crocheted Strawberry Pincushion Pattern

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle... I LOVE finding new purposes for used things!! Those Oui yogurt jars are too cute NOT to be reused, but I was having trouble coming up with any ideas.

On another note... As a sewer and crocheter, I use pincushions and thread/yarn catchers often. I don't like using regular pin cushions for my dull yarn needles, so I've been toying with ideas for a crocheted one for awhile, but never found the right one. 

Eventually, those two problems (what to use the jars for and a pincushion idea) finally came together in my mind and I had the perfect idea... a crocheted pincushion "topper" for the jar!

Since I absolutely 💗 strawberries, that was my #1 choice for a pincushion. I had also been toying with the idea of putting ribbons on the top so that I had something to hang my stitch markers on. So I thought green ribbons would be perfect to top my strawberry with. The first ones I made looked more like turnips... very CUTE turnips. I had to make the strawberry short and fat to sit on top of the jar without sticking down into the jar; and the green ribbon tops coming out, did not look like a strawberry. My friend gave me some valuable advice to add ribbons coming down onto the berry and Voila!! Perfect!

Here is the pattern for you to make one of your own. ENJOY!💝

Supplies:
Yarn: I used worsted weight. You can use whatever you like. It doesn't take much!
         I used: Red- Red Heart Super Saver / Pink- I Love This Yarn
F hook
Stitch Marker
Yarn Needle
Ribbon. I used 3/8" and 5/8"
Scissors
Lighter

Hot Glue

Polyfil

Terms:

MR: magic ring

INC: increase 

SC: single crochet

DEC: decrease (I use the invisible decrease)

This pattern is crocheted in the round. Use your stitch marker to keep up with rounds. 

R1: MR 5 SC (5) Leave a long tail to tie the ribbons onto

R2: INC around (10)

R3: SC around (10) Pull the MR tail tight and weave in a couple of times to secure the MR.

R4: INC around (20)

R5: SC around (20)

R6: *SCx3, INC* around (25)

R7: *SCx4, INC* around (30)

R8: *SCx5, INC* around (35)

R9: *SCx6, INC* around (40)

R10-11: SC around (40)

R12: *SCx6, DEC* around (35)

R13: *SCx5, DEC* around (30)

R14: *SCx4, DEC* around (25)

R15: *SCx3, DEC* around (20)

R16: *SCx2, DEC* around (15)

Cut long tail.

Cut ribbons into different lengths. Run your lighter across the ribbon ends to keep from fraying.

I used 3 different ribbons and cut 6 total in varying lengths from 3" - 5".

Bunch your ribbons and wrap the MR tail around them to secure down into the berry. 

It is easier if you flatten your berry. Carefully stuff the berry with Polyfil around the ribbons. DO NOT OVERSTUFF and be careful not to pull in the point of the berry.

Use your yarn needle to weave the last tail in and out of the front loops of R16. Pull to close, then fasten off your yarn.

Using 5/8" ribbon, cut 4: 2 1/2 pieces on the diagonal with each end going in the same direction.

Run your lighter across the ribbon ends to keep from fraying.

Fold your 4 pieces in half to form a "V". Hot glue inside the fold to secure, then glue around the berry.

Pop your berry on top of your jar and ENJOY!!

Patriotic Shelf Sitter: My first crochet pattern is up for purchase!

This has been an exciting week!! After a very long pattern writing process and an ordeal to reopen my Etsy  and Ravelry shops, I have put up my first listing.... my crochet pattern for this little fella!! He is a Patriotic Shelf Sitter.

I first saw the idea for a shelf sitter in a crochet doll group I am in. Someone had modified one of the doll patterns to have longer legs and arms and be able to sit on the edge of a shelf. I loved the idea! And soon I was off on an adventure of my own to also modify the dolls into adorable little decorations. After making several, ideas were bombarding my mind of how to streamline my own pattern that I could adapt into different characters for different holidays. I had a certain idea for how I wanted the hands and feet to look. So I began my journey with a bunny. 

Pattern available on THIS previous post.

I love to decorate for holidays. I decorate my home and my office cubicle. These shelf sitters are perfect for decorating. After making the bunny, I wanted something for the 4th of July. At first, I was going to make good ole' Uncle Sam, but then I was seeing a lot of vintage Independence Day art on Pinterest and this little fella came into being. 

Can't you just picture him sitting in a little wagon on the side of the street, waving his little flag as the parade goes through town? That is totally what I see.

This patten is fairly easy. If you are a beginner, I do have a link to helpful YouTube videos included in the pattern. It also works up quickly, so you still have time to whip one up before the holiday!

Pattern is available in My Etsy Shop and My Ravelry Store.

Crochet Lop Eared Bunny Shelf-Sitter Free Pattern

Update 4/24/2024: 

This pattern has been revised and published on my new blog:

thewhimzb.com

I am beyond excited to release my very first crochet pattern! These adorable shelf-sitters are perfect as a spring decoration. They would also look adorable in a baby nursery. 

These little bunnies are fairly easy to make. 

Skill level is advanced beginner.

For helpful videos, check out this YouTube playlist.

This pattern cannot be sold or reproduced by any means. Selling finished items is

permitted. Please give credit for the pattern to The WhimZ B.

Questions? Email me:thewhimzb@gmail.com.

Be sure to tag me on social media with photos of your

finished projects!

Facebook: TheWhimZB

Instagram: @thewhimzb

Pinterest: @whimzb

Supplies: Hook: F (3.75mm) Yarn: 4-Medium weight in main body color (your choice) and pink (nose)     (I used Crafter’s Secret {white} and I Love This Yarn {gray} , both from     Hobby Lobby.) Poly-fil Plastic canvas Poly Pellets (optional) Baby sock, stocking, or scrap fabric to put the poly pellets in. Plastic safety eyes, 12mm or 10mm Yarn needle Stitch Marker Optional: black crochet thread for eyebrows, lashes and mouth

Terms: MR: Magic Ring INC: Increase SC: single crochet DEC: decrease (I use the invisible decrease)

Pattern is worked in rounds, with no joins.

Be sure to use a stitch marker and counter to keep up with your rounds.

Body is constructed with minimal sewing.

Arms: (make 2) R1: MR 6 SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3-5: SC around (12) R6: *SC x 4, DEC* around (10) R7: SC around (10) R8: *SC x 3, DEC* around (8)     Stuff hands only. Do not overstuff. R9-15: SC around (8)     Pinch together and SC across (4) Tie off.

Legs: (make 2) R1: MR 6 SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3: *SC, INC* around (18) R4-6: SC around (18) R7: *4SC, DEC* around (15) R8: *3SC, DEC* around (12) R9: 2SC, DEC* around (9)     Stuff feet only. Do not overstuff. R10-24: SC around (9)     Pinch together and SC across (4) Tie off.

Body:

R1: MR 10 SC (10)
R2: *SC, INC* around (15)
R3: *SCx2, INC* around (20)
R4: *SCx3, INC* around (25)
R5: *SCx4, INC* around (30)
R6: SC around in the back loop (30)
R7: SCx8, SCx4 (crocheting on leg), SCx6,
      SCx4 (crocheting on leg), SCx8 (30)
R8-10: SC around (30)
    Cut a circle out of your plastic canvas to fit in the base
     of the bunny and lay inside.
R11: *SCx8, DEC* around (27)
R12: SC around (27)
    Fill a sock or stocking with Poly Pellets
    (enough to fill the bottom of base).
    Tie off and stuff inside the base, making sure your knot
    is on the top, OR just stuff with Poly-fil.
    Stuff the rest of the body with Poly-fil as you go.
R13: *SCx7, DEC* around (24)
R14: SC around (24)
R15: *SCx2*, DEC* around (18)
R16: SC around (18)
R17: *SC, DEC* around (12)
R18: SC around, crocheting on arms as you go, so they
will hang on each side, right behind the legs. (12)
R19: SC around (12)

Head: R20: INC around (24) R21: *SC x 3, INC* around (30) R22: *INC, SC x4* around (36) R23-30: SC around (36)     Add eyes between R25-R26, 5 stitches apart R31: *SC x4, DEC* around (30) R32: *DEC, SC x3* around (24) R33: *SC x2, DEC* around (18) R34: *DEC, SC* around (12) R35: DEC around. (6)     Make sure to stuff the head firmly, but do not overstuff.     Cut a tail and weave through front loops. Pull tight to close. Tie off.     Use pink yarn to stitch on nose.     Optional:     Stitch on eyelashes and eyebrows and/or a little smile.

Tail: R1: MR, 6SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3: *SC1, INC* around (18) R4: SC around (18) R5: *SC 1, DEC* around (12)     Stuff. Cut yarn length. Use a needle to weave in and out around the     opening and pull closed. Sew onto the back of the bunny where the     bottom of the tail is even with the base of the bunny.

Ears: (make 2)

R1: MR 6SC (6) R2: INC around (12) R3: *SC, INC* around (18) R4: SC around (18) R5: *SC x2, INC* around (24) R6-10: SC around (24) R11: *SC x6*, DEC* around (21) R12-13: SC around (21) R14: *SC x5, DEC* around (18) R15-16: SC around (18) R17: SC x4, DEC around (15) R18-19: SC around (15) R20: SC x3, DEC around (12) R21-29: SC around (12) R30: Pinch together and SC across (6)

    

Place where the ears will hang against the side of the legs.

    Leave a long tail and sew onto sides of the head on the 3rd or 4th row from the top center.