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Crochet - Give the Alien a Face

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Swap Coordinator:jerilynfoley (contact)
Swap categories: Crocheting 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:Regional - USA/Canada
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:November 27, 2009
Date items must be sent by:December 28, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

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I thought this would be a fun, easy swap for people that can crochet. You have to start off by making the above mentioned alien. I am including the pattern here.

I like swaps where you get what you give. Makes for a level playing field. I hate stingy return swaps.

First we make this alien, he's a easy crochet and if you have problems, you can always PM me. Color is your choice.

After he is made, this is where you will give this guy a personality. You will finish his face. You can do anything you want. 2 eyes, one eye, multiple eyes, no eyes, horns, tenacles with or without eyes, a hat, whatever. He can be a Christmas alien or a girly alien (in which case, he becomes a she), or a mean looking alien, any type you want him to be. Be creative, this is your time to shine.

He is almost 7" sitting down, so he's a nice size. He will fit into a manila envelope, so that should keep the postage down. USA and Canada only.

Here are the requirements. No 1's or 3's in the last 6 months. You must have a filled out profile. That means newbies can join. I will ban as necessary, no exceptions. No flaking. I will angel.

If you cannot crochet, even though this is easy, DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT join.

I have decided that I would include the pattern here so that you can start if you want - since we are in a busy season.

Faceless Alien

I used an "F" crochet hook but that's only because I use that size for everything - use whatever size you want. And I used Red Heart Worsted Weight - I like it because it gives items some body but again, you can use whatever you want.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6sc in first ch. (6sc)

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sc)

Rnd 3: sc, 2sc in next st around. (18sc)

Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in 3rd around. (24sc)

Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in 4th around. (30sc)

Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in 5th around. (36sc)

Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in 6th around. (42sc)

Rnd 8: sc in next 6 sts, 2sc in 7th around. (48sc)

Rnds 9-17: sc around. (48sc)

Rnd 18: sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog around. (42sc)

Rnd 19: sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog around. (36sc)

Rnd 20: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog around. (30sc)

Rnd 21: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around. (24sc)

Rnds 22-30: sc around. (24sc)

Rnd 31: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around. (18sc)

Rnd 32: sc, sc2tog around. (12sc)

Rnd 33: sc2tog around. (6sc)

Slip st to next st, finish off, weave tail through remaining stitches and sew closed.

Legs and arms (Make 4 total)

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6sc in first ch. (6sc)

Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sc)

Rnds 3-5: sc around. (12 sc)

Slip st to next st, finish off, leaving tail long enough to sew to body.

Put him together.

Now, isn't he easy peasy?

Any questions, PM me or leave a message here.

This should be fun.

Discussion

MamaD 11/19/2009 #

CUTE! I'll have to see if I can fit this in!

crochetjunkie 11/20/2009 #

cute!

revolutionoise 11/21/2009 #

Good one :]

MamaD 11/23/2009 #

Mine's done! yay! It is really easy!

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