Nibbler’s cape, diaper and shoes
Nibbler with cape, shoes and diaper
Sorry it took so long, but I thought I had written down what I did, and if I did, I can’t find it. So I’ll do my best to recreate my steps here. If you were able to make a Nibbler (that pattern is here, by the way), I’m sure you’ll be able to overcome any omissions or error in the following patterns (and if you see any, let me know).
For all parts I used yarn of the same weight as you used for your Nibbler, and a hook a size bigger (I used 4.5mm for Nibbler, and a 5mm for the garments).
Cape
Cape
The cape is done back and forward (turn at the end of every row) in double crochet.
ch 30
Rows 1 to 8: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 29 (30)
Row 9: ch 3, dc 27, dc 2 tog (29)
Row 10: ch 3, dc 26, dc 2 tog (28)
Row 11: ch 3, dc 25, dc 2 tog (27)
Row 12: ch 3, dc 24, dc 2 tog (26)
Row 13: ch 3, dc 2, dc 2 tog, *dc 3, dc 2 tog* 3 times, dc 2 (18)
Rows 14 to 18: ch 3, dc 4 (5)
Row 19: dc 4 (4)
Rows 20 to 22: ch 3, dc 3 (4)
Row 23: dc 2 tog, dc 2 tog (2)
Repeat rows 14 to 23 on the other side of the cape. Weave in loose ends. To make the cape look better, slip stitch all around the edge.
Diaper
Diaper with flap forded to front
The diaper stats at the top, and worked down in a spiral of single crochets. The flap is worked back and forward, turning at the end of each row. The top folds inward about 6 rows to make the diaper looked bulkier.
Unfolded diaper (you can see where the rows started)
ch 60, join to work in the round
Rows 1 to 12: sc all around (60)
Row 13: * sc 8, sc 2 tog * all around (54)
Row 14: * sc 7, sc 2 tog * all around (48)
Row 15: * sc 6, sc 2 tog * all around (42)
Row 16: * sc 5, sc 2 tog * all around (36)
Row 17: sc 6 (or as many to cover the gap between the legs), Turn
Rows 18 to 22: ch 1 (counts as your first sc), sc 5 (6 or whatever number you are using)
Row 23: ch 1, sc 2 in 1, sc 3, sc 2 in 1 (8 or your number + 2)
Row 24: ch 1, sc 2 in 1, sc 5, sc 2 in 1 (10 or your number + 4)
Row 25: ch 1, sc 2 in 1, sc 7, sc 2 in 1 (12 or your number + 6)
Row 26: ch 1, sc 2 in 1, sc 9, sc 2 in 1 (14 or your number + 8 )
Row 27 to 30: sc 14 or your number + 8
Rows 31 to 40: ch 1, sc 2 tog, sc to last 2 stitches, sc 2 tog
Rows 40 until the flap is long enough to fold under the top: ch 1, sc 4
Weave in ends. You may want to slip stitch around the edges.
Shoes
Shoes (left pic shows where the foundation chain is)
The shoes are done in a similar fashion as the mouth piece in Nibbler. It starts with a chain, and you work around the chain to make an ellipse. The shoes start at the bottom of the shoe, and end at the opening. Measure the shoe as you go to make sure it’s fitting (you may want to skip row 7).
ch 4
Row 1: sc 2 in 1 on second chain from hook, sc 2 in 1, sc 4 in 1, sc 2 in1, sc 2 in 1 (12)
Row 2: * sc 1, sc 2 in 1 * all around (18)
Row 3: * sc 2, sc 2 in 1 * all around (24)
Row 4: sc all around through back loop (24)
Row 5: sc 7, *sc 2 in 1* six times, sc 5 (18)
Row 6: sc 6, *sc 2 in 1* four times, sc 4 (14)
Row 7: sc 5, *sc 2 in 1* three times, sc 3 (11)
Weave in loose ends.
Now you are ready to play with your compelete Lord Nibbler!
All hail Lord Nibbler!
WOW!!!!
He is fabulous!!! I am going to attempt to make Lord Nibbler as a surprise present for my husband. His favorite character on futurama is nibbler. I read through your instructions and they look very clear and complete. How big is the completed nibbler? Just curious. And thank-you muchly for the fantastic pattern and wish me luck!
Comment by doc blobbo — December 9, 2008 @ 11:51 am
ha ha ha qué miedo este bichito :DDDDDD
Comment by prunila — February 7, 2009 @ 1:47 pm
I used an G hook for mine, he turned about 12 inches tall. Thank you so much for the pattern, my son loved him.
Comment by Christine — February 18, 2009 @ 10:36 am
Hello. I love Nibbler, and I’ve been wanting a Nibbler toy for forever!
I learned how to crochet and have completed a few projects, but I have a question about this one.
For the shoes, it says:
Row 1: sc 2 in 1 on second chain from hook, sc 2 in 1, sc 4 in 1, sc 2 in1, sc 2 in 1 (12)
But if I chain 4, then do 2 in 1 on the 2nd chain, then 2 in one in the 3rd chain and 4 in one in the 4th chain, where do I do the last two 2 in 1s? I’d need 6 chains to do that, wouldn’t I?
Comment by Naomi — February 27, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
What happens is that you are going in a spiral around the chain (like in the illustration), not just straight across. You do the last 2 in one in the 3rd and 2nd again. It’s easier if you do the 2nd and 3rd chain sc in the front post the first time, and in the back post on the way back.
Hope this helps
Comment by Alicia — February 27, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
Oh, I think I understand. Thanks for the explanation, I feel like a bit of an idiot that I couldn’t work that out.
Thanks again, and great pattern!
Comment by Naomi — February 28, 2009 @ 12:50 pm
Wow! That is just amazing! You have really captured his personality! ^^ Once again, amazing!
Comment by Mia — March 9, 2009 @ 1:57 pm
Just this weekend I was saying to my Futurama loving friends, wouldn’t it be amazing if I could crochet a Nibbler? Your instructions are so thorough and I am so excited to try this. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Comment by Amanda — March 16, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
Thanks a bunch for the lovely pattern…can’t wait to finish bender bending rodriguez (which is my WIP) and start Nibbler..
Comment by Radhakrsna — May 2, 2009 @ 4:56 am