Kawaii Candy Corn!
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Kawaii Candy Corn!
My favorite Halloween treat has to be the sugarygoodness that we all know as candy corns. Each year, for some unknown reason, I am compelled to eat so much of the stuff in one sitting that I become sick and don't want to look at another candy corn for at least another year. Well, this year I have a plan. Instead of eating the candy corns, I'm just going to love them... kawaii amigurumi style. So, whadda you say? Care to join me for a little candy corn party?
MATERIALS
Acrylic worsted weight yarn in white, orange and yellow (see pattern notes for specific yarns used) Fiber fill 9mm black safety eyes F Hook (3.75mm) Yarn needle Embroidery needle Black embroidery thread Stitch Marker
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
CH Chain Stitch SC Single Crochet HDC Half Double Crochet DC Double Crochet TC Treble (Triple) Crochet DECR Single Crochet Decrease SL Slip Stitch ST/S Stitch/Stitches MM Move Marker FO Finish Off
PATTERN NOTES
For the project used in the photos, I used Caron Simply Soft brand yarn in the following colors: 9701 White 0017 Lemon 0016 Melon Plastic safety eyes like those used in the pattern photos are readily available at some craft stores and through online sellers. My favorite supplier for quality safety eyes and noses is 6060 Eyes. You can purchase online through: Etsy (http://6060.etsy.com) Artfire (http://6060eyes.artifre.com) Web Site (http://www.6060eyes.com)
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Safety Warning: When determining whether to use buttons or other small embellishments, keep in mind the age of the intended recipient. Doll eyes and other decorations may pose a choking hazard for children under three. A safer alternative for the very young is to sew eyes and any other decorations using embroidery thread or yarn.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright 2012 by Karla Fitch. No part of this pattern may be reproduced or disseminated in any other way without express written consent from the author.
PART 1: LARGE CANDY CORN
The large candy corn is made in one piece, with color changes to get the striped look. You may want to use a stitch marker to keep track of your place.
Round 1: Beginning with white, CH 7. Work 2 SC in second CH from hook and 1 SC in each of the next 4 STS. Work 4 SC in the last ST, then rotate the piece 180 degrees. SC in each of the next 4 STS, then work 2 SC in the remaining ST (16 SC). Place stitch marker in the last SC to mark the end of the round. Round 2: SC in each ST around (16 SC). MM. Round 3: \*2 SCin first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 7 STS. Repeat once from \* (18 SC). MM. Rounds 4-5: SC in each ST around (18 SC). MM Round 6: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 8 STS. Repeat once from \* (20 SC). MM. Note: Break white and join orange. Round 7: SC in each ST around (20 SC). MM. Round 8: \*2 SCin first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 9 STS. Repeat once from \* (22 SC). MM. Rounds 9-10: SC in each ST around (22 SC). MM. Round 11: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 10 STS. Repeat once from \* (24 SC). MM. Rounds 12-13: SC in each ST around (24 SC). MM. Round 14: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 7 STS. Repeat from \* around (27 SC). MM. Round 15: SC in each ST around (27 SC). MM. Note: Break orange and join yellow. Round 16: SC in each ST around (27 SC). MM. Round 17: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 8 STS. Repeat from \* around (30 SC). MM. Round 18: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 9 STS. Repeat from \* around (33 SC). MM. Continued, next column.
PART 1: LARGE CANDY CORN (CONTINUED)
Round 19: SC in each ST around (33 SC). MM. Round 20: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 10 STS. Repeat from \* around (36 SC). MM. Round 21: SC in each ST around (36 SC). MM. Round 22: \*DECR across first 2 STS, then SC in each of the next 10 STS. Repeat from \* around (33 SC). MM. Round 23: \*DECR across first 2 STS, then SC in each of the next 9 STS. Repeat from \* around (30 SC). MM. Note: At this point, you'll need to pause in your stitching to add the face. To do this: 1. Attach the eyes (roughly) between rounds 17 and 18. Leave 4-5 stitches between the eyes to stitch the mouth.
2. Using all 6 strands of embroidery thread, stitch a small smile. Make sure the smile goes right between the eyes for a kawai look!
Round 24: \*DECR across first 2 STS and SC in each of the next 3 STS. Repeat from \* around (24 SC). MM. Note: Stuff piece thoroughly. Round 25: \*DECR across first 2 STS and SC in each of the next 2 STS. Repeat from \* around (18 SC). Round 26: \*DECR across first 2 STS and SC in next. Repeat from \* around (12 SC). Round 17: \*DECR around (6 SC). FO, leaving a small tail. Note: Using your yarn needle, pick up the remaining STS with the yarn tail and gather tightly. Hide the tail (see next page).
PART 2: SMALL CANDY CORN
The small candy corn is a cute little addition for your kawaii candy buddy. It has no eyes or face, but you could certainly improvise!
Round 1: Beginning with white, CH 4. Work 2 SC in second CH from hook and 1 SC in next. Work 4 SC in the last ST, then rotate the piece 180 degrees. SC in next, then work 2 SC in the remaining ST (10 SC). Place stitch marker in the last SC to mark the end of the round. Round 2: SC in each ST around (10 SC). MM. Round 3: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 4 STS. Repeat once from \* (12 SC). MM. Round 4: SC in each ST around (12 SC). MM. Note: Break white and join orange. Round 5: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 5 STS. Repeat once from \* (14 SC). MM. Round 6: SC in each ST around (14 SC). MM Round 7: \*2 SCin first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 6 STS. Repeat once from \* (16 SC). MM. Round 8: SC in each ST around (16 SC). MM. Round 9: \*2 SCin first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 7 STS. Repeat once from \* (18 SC). MM. Note: Break orange and join yellow. Round 10: SC in each ST around (18 SC). MM. Round 11: \*2 SC in first ST and 1 SC in each of the next 10 STS. Repeat once from \* (24 SC). MM. Rounds 12-13: SC in each ST around (24 SC). MM. Round 14: \*DECR across first 2 STS and SC in each of the next 2 STS. Repeat from \* around (18 SC). Note: Stuff piece thoroughly.
PART 2: SMALL CANDY CORN (CONTINUED)
Round 15: \*DECR across first 2 STS and SC in next. Repeat from \* around (12 SC). Round 16: \*DECR around (6 SC). FO, leaving a small tail Note: Using your yarn needle, pick up the remaining STS with the yarn tail and gather tightly. Hide the tail.
Happy Halloween!
