Happy Pill, Chill Pill Plushie - Beginner friendly crochet tutorial

[@melissathompson8198]

I went ahead and made some written instructions for myself to refer to and thought I would post them here since a few people asked. I hope I got all the steps right!😬 1st color is the top of the pill. 2nd color is the bottom. Rnd 1: MR+ 6 single crochets around the ring [6] Tighten magic ring a bit, not completely. We will be slip stitching in the back loop of the 1st single crochet in rnd 1 - the 1st single crochet of round 2 will be in the same stitch space under both loops. Hook under back loop, pick up yarn, slip it through both loops on your hook. Each round will begin with a slip stitch (slst) into the back loop of the 1st single crochet from previous round. The round will then start with a single crochet in the same space under BOTH loops. This keeps the stitches straight and the color change without a “step.” Rnd 2: inc x 6 [12] Rnd 3: slst, (sc, inc) x 6 [18] Rnd 4: slst, (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24] Rnd 5-12: slst, sc around [24] Check for 12 rounds - Trim yarn. Undo join and last stitch in Rnd 12. Join new color with a single knot to the yarn tail. SC last stitch of round 12, pull new color through last 2 loops. Slst with new color, tie a knot in the yarn tails to keep knot from slipping and trim excess. The next round works in the back loops only to create a smooth transition line between colors. Rnd 13: slst, chain 1 (counts as the 1st stitch), then sc around in back loops only [24] Rnd 14-18: slst, sc around again using both loops [24] Flip the “pill” so the first color is on the top. Add safety eyes/stitching in the front. The back will be where the join seam is. A good position for the eyes is 2 rounds down into the second color, 6 stitches apart. Embroider any other details you want to add. Stuff about 2/3 full. Rnd 19-21: slst. sc around w/ slst at beginning for each round [24] Rnd 22: slst, (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 [18] Rnd 23: slst, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 [12] Add the last bit of filling so you can close up the pill. Rnd 24: 6 dec [6] Trim yarn and pull through. Leave enough tail to sew up end. Use a darning needle or hook to pull the yarn through each of the 6 stitches in the last round. Pull on the yarn tail to close the hole, hide tail into the pill, and trim excess.

[@kikitaina]

Does the slip stitch count as a stitch for the rounds? Or d o we just ignore it and not count it?

[@Phoenix_Obsidian]

Thank you for this, I got confused by the '14-21' in the video

[@maggieguerrero7260]

I do love these! They would make great gifts!

[@laurenbraswell5158]

These are super cute! If I ever see Willow Pill in person, I'm definitely going to give her one.

[@rachelwoodward5476]

Thank you for this video. I’m gunna make these as Xmas/holiday gifts for my coworkers in the pharmacy

[@maggieguerrero7260]

I gotta subscribe! So easy to follow!

[@maggieguerrero7260]

It’s kinda like the cartoon movie- each one has a personality!

[@dakotawright9958]

Super cute, I never knew pills could be so adorable.😍😍❤️

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Thanks so much, I think they are pretty cute :)

[@sherrybroussard3508]

Do you have a written tutorial for this pill pattern? These are awesome, my daughter is a pharmacy tech so I’d love to make her and her co-workers some of these! 😍

[@lizmartinez15]

I made one! I absolutely love it! Great tutorial! Can’t wait to see what I’m trying next! Thanks so much!

[@SkeinSpider]

Love the variety!

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Thanks friend. I love your variety too. I am loving your channel variety too

[@oomanagarcha]

OMG THESE ARE SO CUTE!!

[@dacdacgirl-alex3213]

Dang, you were quick! Thanks so much x

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Thanks 'quickie' x

[@YourBoiAlex18]

I did the top half twice, then sewed them together to make a pencil case for my husband

[@mycraftdesign]

nice thanks for shairng

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Thanks for visiting x

[@rozaniataddei6757]

Muito muito lindo ,eu fiz ontem ficou super lindo obrigada de todo coração, bravooooo.

[@jholt1120]

Super cute! Thanks for this!💝

[@justorm7396]

How do fix the color chain sticking. You can see the color difference when switching colors

[@XxItalianVampPrinces]

My question is if we are not chaining and doing a continues spiral why are we joining at the end of each round?

[@mariannepage7307]

I tried to make this but every time I end up with more stitches each round. Am I doing something wrong when I do the s/s and then the first stitch of the next round? Am I starting in the wrong place from the first row as I seem to end up in the wrong place?

[@zaybreesanchez1387]

Im going to try this tomorrow because i need more yarn and i need to get fluff,but i love this idea😍😍

[@makeitwithalex4483]

YAY! Have fun ^~^

[@zaybreesanchez1387]

@@makeitwithalex4483 i will!☺️

[@amandagratrix9724]

Hi how many rounds of black yarn do I need to do for the gay pill please ?

[@devilishgirl98]

For the smile how did you use the embroidery cotton on the red pill is there a video i missed?

[@spenserraen993]

I saw this and waited a bit to start, just watched the first couple times, and then when I finally started on it I got to the part for the color change and noticed that I somehow got 36 stitches instead of 24. It's probably a mistake on my part though, considering I don't use a stitch marker. But I'm not sure hat I could've done wrong.

[@spenserraen993]

I just went back and redid it, and realized that I didn't tighten the joins, and kept using them woops XD

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Spenser you are a legend for persevering! Happy hooking ^~^

[@beaan5175]

I'm not even gonna lie I added 12 more stitches after the first five. I screwed up slightly. But it still looks cute ahaha

[@makeitwithalex4483]

A happy screw up is still a success!!! well done you ^~^

[@MaryAnnSweetAngel]

I want to make these . Write chill on them. Then give it to anyone at my work who is stressed for comedic timing(I'll say "why don't you take a chill pill?"). (Don't worry I'll only give it to close colleagues I don't wanna get fired). I shall leave now after writing this cringe comment

[@devilishgirl98]

are there different kinds of embroidery cotton size-wise?

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Hi. Most embroidery cottons are made up of 6 single strands which you can use as one thread or you can separate and make your own combination of strands (eg. 2 or 3). When sewing features onto crocheted items i generally use the 6 threads together, but you can also use yarn or even tapestry thread. Hope that helps :)

[@devilishgirl98]

@@makeitwithalex4483 Thank you so much it helped a lot

[@char1633]

Just wondering what size safety eyes you used for these?

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Hi. It really depends on the yarn you use and the look you are going for. I think I used a 10 or 12 mm size which is 5/8 to 1/2 inch

[@cierracopeland6449]

hi, i dont know if you will see this, but is ok if you make a written pattern. its just easier for me to follow along to.

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Hi there Cierra. I don't have a written pattern at the moment but the pattern is on the bottom of the screen if you want to write it down or screen shot it. There aren't many steps so it should be relatively easy. Have fun making a pill or three :)

[@cierracopeland6449]

@@makeitwithalex4483 ok thank you so much.

[@MsSmashtime]

@@cierracopeland6449 hey could you send me the pattern ?

[@cierracopeland6449]

@@MsSmashtime i haven't actually written the pattern yet, I just followed the same instructions the creator gave me.

[@Serenity-cy9dp]

By doing a slip stitch dont you make an extra chain?

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Hi there. No, when you slip stitch to the back loop of a stitch you are simply joining the end of the row to the beginning to the same row. Then you single crochet into the SAME stitch but under the front and back loop as you would do normally. The slip stitch is just a join. I hope that helps but comment if you need further help :)

[@sherynmaedeveraflores]

Hello, how many skeins or yards of yarn will be needed? This looks super adorable! I want to do this using size 7 yarn.

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Hi. To be honest I can say as it really depends on the yarn type and size and hook size, but I would think 1 skein of 2 colours would be heaps

[@sherynmaedeveraflores]

I just bought my materials. Thank you so much!

[@kaleyadams2880]

Can we sell our final products if we mention you for the pattern?

[@gigahorse1475]

I think it’s a common pattern and would be considered general knowledge. I don’t think this KZbinr created the pill design. However, I think if you copied the more unique pill designs (like the sleeping one with the moon), that might be a problem. I’m not a legal expert but those are just my thoughts.

[@riin34]

If i use safety eyes, what size should i choose?

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Hi what type of yarn are you using? if I know this I can estimate the finished size and let you know what size I suggest. For the smaller pills I'd recommend approx. 8 to 12mm eyes (2/3 to 1inch) Hope that helps

[@riin34]

Hmm if i'm not wrong it's milk cotton yarn and it's 5 ply

[@MsSmashtime]

8:00

[@makeitwithalex4483]

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[@MsSmashtime]

@@makeitwithalex4483 oh just a time stamp for where I left off ☺️😂

[@makeitwithalex4483]

lol :)

[@yurionviolin7782]

Gay pills.

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Absolutely :)

[@amberbailey4588]

Dang you lost me after the first loop

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Nooo. If you don't know how how to make a magic ring you can chain 2 and then work into the 1st chain for the first round. It will be squishy to work that round but it will work :)

[@Eyescream1738]

Sorry I don't like how u teach u go to fast

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Hi. If you watch the video on a computer you can slow it down to make it easier to follow. Hope that helps