As a child of the 70s, I had Underoos…. Wonder Woman Underoos to be exact! Due to the amount of pictures of me wearing them, it’s pretty safe to say I loved them. I don’t really remember many specifics about the show, but I do remember Lynda Carter and watching the show. And I’m really excited for the movie to be released in a few weeks. So, you can imagine how excited I was for this month’s #MovieMonday challenge when Wonder Woman was selected!
Wonder Woman
Even with my excitement, it took me a while to come up with a project inspired by the theme. My mind kept going back to my Underoos. Since my R2D2 hat was such a hit last month with the Star Wars theme, I considered making one for Wonder Woman.
But it was 90+ degrees!
I really didn’t want to make a nice warm hat and ask someone to model it for me in the sweltering heat!
And then I remembered my little neighbor in her Wonder Woman costume.
I decided to make her a crown to go with it.
Between the Movie Monday group and the Craft Room Destash Challenge, I’ve been crocheting a lot lately. Considering the mass quantity of yarn I have, this is a good thing!
Besides, I like to carry yarn with me and crochet when I’m waiting for the kids at their various lessons and practices.
FREE Crochet Pattern
I really enjoy making up my own patterns. Designing something while making it. Of course, my first attempt ended up being large enough to stretch to fit me!
But, once the first one was made, it was only a matter of scaling back the pattern for a child’s size.
My little neighbor was thrilled with it. She wasn’t too thrilled with the idea of me taking pictures of her, however!
But she’s cute just playing in her costume!
For Both Patterns
Using a G hook and worsted weight yarn in yellow and red. I used Red Heart and prefer these hooks. Use a yellow pipe cleaner to give the top of the crown rigidity. A yarn needle is needed to stitch the star onto the crown once they are both finished.
- SC = Single crochet
- DC = Double crochet
- HDC = Half double crochet
- BLO = Back loop only
- TC = Triple crochet (only used in the adult size)
Kid Size
Using yellow yarn, chain 64. Join to a loop, place a marker where the loop joins, and chain 2.
- R1: HDC in each stitch, working the tail in so it’s hidden, sl st to join. (64)
- R2: Still working in the round, sl st in the BLO of the first 12 sts, SC in next 5 sts, HDC in next 5 sts, DC in 20 stitches, HDC in next 5 stitches, SC in next 5 sts, Sl st in the BLO of the last 12 sts. (64)
- R3: SC in first 22 sts, HDC in next 5 sts, DC in next 10 sts, HDC in 5 sts, SC in last 22 sts. (64)
- R4: Sl st in the BLO of the first 10 sts, SC in next 10 sts, HDC in next 7 sts, DC in 8 sts, HDC in 7 sts, SC in next 10 sts, sl st in the BLO of the last 10 sts. (64)
- R5: Move marker to the center of the DC stitches in R4. Fold a pipe cleaner in half. Use the marker to hold the fold of the pipe cleaner to the center of the DC stitches. Begin SC into each stitch. Around stitch 12, begin SC over the pipe cleaner. Continue SC to the end, finish with a sl st, tie off and weave in ends.
Adult Size
Or big kid!
Using yellow yarn, chain 75. Join to a loop, place a marker where the loop joins, and chain 2.
- R1: Skip one and DC into each st, working the tail in so it’s hidden. Sl st to join. (74)
- R2: Sl st in the BLO of the first 15 sts, SC in next 5 sts, HDC in next 5 sts, DC in 24 sts, HDC in next 5 sts, SC in next 5 sts, sl st in the BLO of the last 15 sts. (74)
- R3: SC in first 25 sts, HDC in next 5 sts, DC in next 14 sts, HDC in 5 sts, SC in the last 25 sts. (74)
- R4: Sl st in the BLO of the first 15 sts, SC in next 12 sts, HDC in next 5 sts, DC in next 3 sts, TC in next 4 sts, DC in 3 sts, HDC in 5 sts, SC in next 12 sts, sl st in the BLO of the last 15 sts. (74)
- R5: Move marker to the center of the TCs in R4. Fold a pipe cleaner in half. Use the marker to hold the fold of the pipe cleaner to the center of the TCs. Begin SC into each st. Around st 18-20, begin stitching over the pipe cleaner. Continue SC to the end, finish with a sl st, tie off and weave in ends.
Stars
With red yarn, chain 2
Small size:
- R1: In second st from hook, 10 SC, join with a sl st in the first SC (10)
- R2: *Chain 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next st, HDC in next ch, Skip the next SC (on round 1), sl st in next SC (you’ve just made the first point of the star); repeat from * until there are 5 points in the star. Finish off and leave a long tail to use to sew onto the crown.
Large Size
- R1: In second st from hook, 10 HDC, join with a sl st in the first HDC (10)
- R2: *Chain 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next st, HDC in next ch, Skip the next HDC (on round 1), sl st in next HDC (you’ve just made the first point of the star); repeat from * until there are 5 points in the star. Finish off and leave a long tail to use to sew onto the crown.
Movie Monday
The Movie Monday group is so much fun! Each month we select a movie or genre and everyone posts with something they made using the theme for inspiration. I’d love for you to check out all the other great posts!
Who else is excited about the new Wonder Woman movie?
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