Design: 15" Lightsaber with Pattern

I honestly can not find a lightsaber crochet pattern that I would actually enjoy making and would be able to be enjoyed by all ages. I have grandchildren as young as 6 months and as old as 9 years old. I wanted something I could make and enjoy too as an adult.

First thing I had to think of was something that could work up fast and easy enough that anyone could follow. There were tons of advice on what others had done but none exactly to what I was looking for.

One thing was size. I wanted something that was about 15" long. Something long enough adults could sword fight with but small enough little hands could hold and swing.

Another thing to consider was guts. Lightsabers have to have a soft but firm form so I decided on wrapped and stitched plastic cross stitch sheets.

Then there was the switch. I decided on a plan black safety eye. Simple option and child safe option. The only thing left to consider was the type of crochet stitch, hook, and yarn. I love cotton yarn and making toys so I went with a G (4mm) hook and 100% Cotton Peaches and Cream Yarn. The fact the pattern only takes approximately 1/2 a skein for the blade and 1/4 skein to make the handle you can make it for little to no cost less than $6 in materials just time, frustration and love. This is a worthwhile pattern and I am glad to share it with you.

Materials:
Skein Peaches and Cream Yarn (Blade Color Any)
Skein of Peaches and Cream Yarn ( Grey or Black or Both)
Plastic Canvas 15" x 4" Cut Rolled and Stitched Closed
G Hook
Measuring Tape
Stuffing and Stuffing Tool
Stitch Marker
(1) Safety Eye 10MM

Stitches:
Sl St : Slip Stitch
SC: Single Crochet

Blade: Approximately 11"
9 SC in Magic Circle (9)
R1: With Sl St Ch 1 SC in the same loop,2 SC in each stitch till you reach the first stitch (18)
R3-R60: Join With Sl St Ch 1 SC in Back Loops Only until you reach R60 or 11" (18) Remember to Sl St and Ch 1 between each row.

Handle: Approximately 4"
R61: Change Color for Handle Sl St  and Ch 1 SC through both loops (18)
R62-66: Sl St and Ch1 SC through both hoops(18)
R67: Change Color Accent or Blade Color Sl St and Ch 1 SC through both loops (18)
R68-69: Sl St and Ch 1 SC Through both hoops (18)
R70: Change Color for Handle Sl St and Ch 1 SC through both loops (18)
R71-84: Sl St and Ch1 SC Through both hoops (18)
Insert Plastic Tub, Attach Safety Eye, Insert Stuffing into the inside of Tube
DEC SC to close the opening at the end of the handle closed and fasten and finish off.

Surface Wash Only Not a Good Idea to put in Washing Machine.