Once Upon a Cheerio

Today is May 4th. You might be thinking... so? Well... May the 4th ("force") be with you too!

I'll apologize in advance, but I'm actually not a Star Wars fan. I tried watching it (multiple times) but it just doesn't grow on me like it does on some other people.

I guess I take after my mom. She's the type that falls asleep when you make her watch Star Wars.

Over Christmas last year, everyone was going crazy over baby Yoda (AKA. the child) from The Mandalorian. Baby Yoda crochet patterns started popping up everywhere!

But before Baby Yoda came along and blew up the Internet, makers were already creating patterns inspired by this extremely popular franchise for years.


So I thought to tie this very much celebrated day with my hobby, I would share with you a roundup of some of the coolest Star Wars crochet patterns I found!

1. Lightsaber Ice Pop Cozies by Cookies Snob Crochet

2. BB-8 Amigurumi by Casey Barnes

3. BB-8 Crochet Pattern by Spin a Yarn

4. Ewok Yub Nub Scoodie by Kristen Stevenson

5. Star Wars Crochet Blanket by Ahookamigurumi

6. Princess Leia Yarn Wig by Repeat Crafter Me

7. Boba Fett Coffee Cup Cozy by Enchanted Ladybug

Honourable Paid Patterns Mentions

Fighter Blanket Crochet Pattern (on Etsy) by MJ's Off the Hook

Star Wars Amigurumi Patterns (on Etsy) by Little Things Blogged

Star Wars Crochet Kit (on Amazon) by Lucy Collin

Star Wars Even More Crochet Kit (on Amazon) by Lucy Collin

Hope you all enjoyed this list. Don't forget to pin it for later!



So long, Star Wars Fan!

I keep thinking, "what a weird time to be alive!" Never in my life would I think I would live through a worldwide pandemic, let alone WORK in one.

For those who don't know, I'm a registered nurse (RN) by profession working in oncology, treating patients with cancer. And just because there is a pandemic happening right now and the whole world has come to a stop, doesn't mean that cancer will.


At first, we didn't have to wear anything... Then we had to wear masks. Then, we had to wear masks with face shields. Then, we got these "fun" goggles!


While there is a low risk for contracting coronavirus where I work, we are still frontline nurses that put ourselves out there to help patients get the treatment they need to control their cancer.

I've always been proud of the career path I've chosen and what I do as a profession. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, communities around the world have been giving a lot of recognition and praise to all the healthcare workers out there.


But we can't take all the credit for helping control this outbreak. So I just want to take this opportunity to thank all the people out there.

Thank you to all who work in healthcare: doctors, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, social workers, lab technicians, paramedics, diagnostic imaging technicians, housekeeping staff, unit clerks, administration staff, etc. We cannot run healthcare without you.

Besides healthcare workers, I also want to thank you to all those in essential services working through this pandemic including police, firefighters, public transit drivers, truck drivers, teachers, grocery store workers, post office workers, restaurant workers, gas station attendants, construction workers, and many more!

And finally, thank you to all of those who are following the public health advice by staying at home and practice social distancing. You are all saving lives by following this simple rule.

I've always wanted to make my Mini Mimi doll some nursing scrubs, although I have to admit that it wasn't my priority. But now that I've seen so many "Healthcare Hero" amigurumis popping up, it's my opportunity to fast track this project and come up with my own!


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What You Need / Materials

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• Mini Mimi Doll
• Superfine (Weight 1) Yarn - I used Loops & Threads Woolike in Ice Blue and White
• 2.5 mm Crochet Hook
• Worsted Yarn in Black (for the shoes)
• 3.0 mm Crochet Hook (for the shoes)
• 1-2 sets of Hook and Eye Fasteners
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Stitches & Abbreviations

Notes

• This pattern is just for the scrubs outfit, shoes, and mask. To find the pattern for the doll, please visit this blog post and its links: Mini Mimi CAL.
• If you are looking to purchase the ad-free PDF version of the Mini Mimi amigurumi doll, you can visit my Ravelry store.
• After the foundation chain, I decided to work my single crochets on the back bumps of the chain because it creates a nicer finish to the piece.
• The seams on the sides sit more towards the front of the scrubs.

Pattern

• Scrub Top

Using superfine yarn in blue with a 2.5 mm crochet hook...
Ch 41
Row 1: Sc into (the bump on the back of) the second ch from the hook and in each st across (40 sts)
Row 2- 8: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across (40 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across for the next 12 sts, leave the rest of the sts unworked (12 sts)
Row 10-12: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across (12 sts) [pic 1]


Row 13: Ch 1, turn, fold the piece in half lengthwise (the right side facing each other) [pic 2]. Aligning the 2 sides, work 12 slst to join the front and the back panels together. (12 sts) [pic 3 and 4]

Then, we are going to work on the sleeves:

Row 14: Ch 1, work 18 sc around the armhole you just created (18 sts) [pic 5 and 6]
Row 15-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across the sleeve (18 sts)
Cut, fasten off, and use the tail to seam up the sleeves.



At this point, you've only made half a shirt. To make the other half, start from the bottom front of the shirt. So turn it over so you have the RS towards you. The seam you created from slip stitching the front and back panels should sit more towards the front of the scrub top [pic 7]

Row 1: Join with a standing sc [pic 8 and 9] and then sc into the next 14 sts, then ch 26 (41 sts)
Row 2-9: Ch 1, turn, sc into (the back bump of the back of) the second ch from the hook and in each st across (40 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across for the next 12 sts, leave the rest of the sts unworked (12 sts)
Row 11-13: Ch 1, turn, sc into each st across (12 sts) [pic 10]


Row 14: Ch 1, turn, again, fold the piece in half lengthwise (the RS facing each other and the WS facing you - [pic 11]). Aligning the 2 sides, work 12 slst to join the front and back panels together (12 sts)

Row 15: Ch 1, work 18 sc around the armhole you created (18 sts) [pic 12]
Row 16-17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (18 sts)
Cut, fasten off, and use the tail to seam up the sleeves.

Pocket

Using superfine yarn in blue with a 2.5 mm crochet hook...
Ch 6
Row 1: Sc into the second ch from the hook, and then sc in every st across (5 sts)
Row 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in every st across (5 sts)
Cut and fasten off, then using the remaining yarn ends to sew it onto the front left side of the scrub top


To fasten up the shirt in the back, I used a small hook and eye fastener (similar to those you'd find on bras). If you have little snap buttons for doll clothes, you can try those instead.

• Scrub Pants

Using superfine yarn in blue with a 2.5 mm crochet hook...
Ch 21,
Round 1: Sc into (the bump on the back of) the first st of the foundation ch (working along the back bumps on the foundation chain makes for a nicer finish at the cuffs of the pant legs) making a loop and in every st around (20 sts)
Rounds 2-18: Sc in each st around (20 sts)
Cut and fasten off.

Make a second pant leg, but don't cut and fasten off.
Round 19: Sc around the first pant leg, then sc around your second pant leg that you just created (40 sts)
Round 20-30: Sc in each st around (40 sts)
Cut, fasten off, and weave in your ends!

I had a small piece of white yarn from making the mask so I used that to add a little drawstring

• Mask

Using superfine yarn in white with a 2.5 mm crochet hook...
Ch 21
Row 1: Sc into the second ch from the hook and in each st across (20 sts)
Row 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (20 sts)

Before you cut and fasten off, make ch long enough to go around your Mini Mimi's head and join it to the other side of the mask.

Join your yarn to each of the bottom 2 corners of the mask and ch 25 or long enough to tie behind Mini Mimi's neck.

Using the stray strands of yarn, weave up the sides of the mask, tighten and scrunch it up slightly to create more of a mask shape and then secure in the ends.

• Shoes

Using worsted weight yarn in black with a 3.0 mm crochet hook...
Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 6 sc (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc inc in each st around (12 sts)
Round 3: [Sc, sc inc] x 6 times (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc BLO in each st around (18 sts)
Round 5: Sc in each st around (18 sts)
Round 6: 6 sc, [sc3tog] x 2 times, 6 sc (14 sts)
Cut and fasten off.
Did you make your own Healthcare Hero Mini Mimi Doll? I'd love to see it! Please share it with me on Instagram and/or use the #onceuponacheerio hashtag.

Remember, we're all in this together. Take care, and stay safe out there!





This is an original pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this blog post but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. 

You may sell products made from this pattern, but please clearly credit the design to me, Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio and provide a link to my blog www.OnceUponaCheerio.com. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you for understanding!

Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner!

Who recalls painting Easter eggs when they were young? From what I can remember, I think I've only painted Easter Eggs once or twice in my life and it was MESSY!

Not only was it messy, but it never looks as beautiful as they did in picture books. I think at some point, I've just given up.



It wasn't until I had kids that Easter eggs and egg hunting had suddenly become a thing again. And things get even crazier when you have a child who's addicted to sugar and chocolate. But in all honesty, who can blame her.

I actually created these carrot egg cozies last year, but by the time I finished writing up the pattern, Easter was like the next day.

So I figured I would keep it in my back pocket and showcase my egg cozies this year instead.


I actually had a small stash of plastic Easter eggs that I got on clearance from a couple years ago and use them for various projects.

For example, I've used it to make baby rattles in the past by putting a few beads (or rice), taping them and stuffing it inside amigurumi.

Then it occurred to me to use them to stuff my larger amigurumis to save on poly-fil stuffing but also to help keep its shape.

I guess that's another way to keep these plastic eggs out of our landfill!


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What You Need / Materials

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• Worsted weight yarn in Orange and Green
• 4.0 mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Stitches & Abbreviations

Pattern

Round 1: Magic Ring with a base of 4 sc (4 sts)
Round 2: sc inc in each st around (8 sts)
Round 3: [sc, sc inc] x 4 times (12 sts)
Round 4: sc, sc inc, [2 sc, sc inc] x 3 times, sc (16 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, sc inc] x 4 times (20 sts)
Round 6: 2 sc, sc inc, [4 sc, sc inc] x 3 times, 2 sc (24 sts)
Round 7: [5 sc, sc inc] x 4 times (28 sts)
Round 8-15: sc in each st around (28 sts)

Change to Green yarn on the last st
Round 16: [sc, ch 1, skip 1 st] x 14 times, slst join to the first st in the round
Round 17: sc into the first ch-sp, [ch 10, sc into the next ch-sp] x 13 times
Fasten off

Thread a piece of yarn through the chain spaces made in Round 16  and tie the ends together to create the drawstring. 


Did you make your own Carrot Egg Cozies? I'd love to see it! Please share it with me on Instagram and/or use the #onceuponacheerio hashtag.





This is an original pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this blog post but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. 

You may sell products made from this pattern, but please clearly credit the design to me, Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio and provide a link to my blog www.OnceUponaCheerio.com. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you for understanding!

In the arts and crafts world, there are so many talented artists. However, as we all know, it's difficult to make a living as an artist.

I've been fascinated by the creativity of how some artists are able to turn their love and passion into something that can help not only to support their hobby, but into their careers.

Enamel pin collecting and trading is not new, but it felt like it has exploded in the last decade into something bigger than it used to be. Just think of those people who collect Disney pins and trade them with in the theme parks with their cast members.

People collect enamel pins for all different reasons. You probably own some just because they're cute! Other people collect and display them as a way of making a statement.

If you want to show your passion for crocheting, knitting or simply for the love of yarn, consider these amazing enamel pins that I've found!

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Team Crochet/Team Knit

Are you Team Crochet? Or Team Knit? You could be both as well! I want to learn knitting so badly, but I haven't gotten the time nor the opportunity to try it out.

Heck, I still have a set of Tunisian crochet hooks at home that I haven't even opened up yet! It's on my infinite list of things to-do. I don't know when I'll ever get to it, but in the mean time, you can get your badge of honour here now!

Get your Team Crochet enamel pin here.
Get your Team Knit enamel pin here.

Granny Square Love

Funny enough, in my 6 years experience of crocheting, I have yet to make a granny square. I'm just not sure what I would do with it. But of course, if you are one that cannot live without your granny squares, make sure you show them some love.

Get your Granny Square Love pin here.

Crochet Magic Circle

Oh the crochet magic circle, how I love thee. Surprisingly, It's not a technique known to all crocheters, but if you've ever made amigurumi, you've for sure used this method. It's time we honour this magical crochet technique with a statement pin!

Get your Blue Magic Circle enamel pin here.
Get your Pink Magic Circle enamel pin here.

Yarn Life

Yarn life is the only life I want to live sometimes. If you can relate to this, you know this pin is for you!

Get your Yarn is Life enamel pin here.

Rainy Days are Meant for Knitting

Rainy days are also meant for crocheting, but sadly, they don't have a pin for that. It's still cute though, nonetheless! Especially those little stitches that look like hearts!

Get your Rainy Days are Meant for Knitting enamel pin here.

Row Counter

This one is just a really beautiful pin that could be used for yarn lovers of all crafts. Not only is it gorgeous, but it's extremely practical too! It doubles as a row counter and is super handy for keeping track of your progress.

Get your Just One More Counter enamel pin here.

One Stitch at a Time Hourglass

It's not about how fast you can finish a project. Sometimes, we just need a reminder to slow down and enjoy the process. I love how crochet allows me to do that - one stitch at a time.

Get your One Stitch at a Time enamel pin here.

Warm & Fuzzy Mittens

These are some really cute mitten enamel pins. I particularly love how there's a chain that connects your left and right mittens together. Oh and these enamel pins also come in the form of stitch markers!

Get your Warm and Fuzzy Mittens enamel pin here.

Granny at Heart

I've been called a granny many times by my friends/family in the past when I just want to stay at home and crochet all day. Sometimes, we just need that bit of me time.

Get your Granny at Heart enamel pin here.

Just One More

When do you not hear this line? No matter if it's candy, or coffee, or tea, or yarn, or stitch, or rows, etc. We sometimes just want to indulge in what we love to do/eat/drink.

Get your Just One More Spinner enamel pin here.

Yarn On Board

How cute is this one? I can just imagine myself putting this on my project bag and carrying that around! WARNING: Yarn on Board!

Get your Yarn on Board enamel pin here.