I saw these cacti on a blog and became smitten. Then I found the pattern was made by another crafter named June. How could I not love that? So I ordered the patterns, bought some yarn on my way home from work and set out to make them. I had a hard time stopping myself from crocheting to get up or take a break or eat. I crocheted until my fingers were sore, my arms were aching, and my shoulders were in knots. I love how they came out and they are going on my desk at work - which is excellent because I don't have a window in my office so it's hard to keep any plants alive in there. June Gilbank's instructions were excellent and included pictures - it was all nice and clear, even for a novice such as myself. I will be making more of these as I bought the succulent collections as well. I just need to give my little hands a break for a few days - though it's all I want to do!
References: Planet June Cactus Collections
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Showing posts with label Crocheting. Show all posts
My Funny Valentine
In my Christmas stocking this year I got a crochet book "Vanna's Choice Easy Crochet Critters" and some gray yarn. So I set out on my second attempt at amigurumi to make Peter a Valentine's present as he loves elephant. For the eyes I had not gotten any craft eyes so I improvised with some vintage cufflinks. I had a little trouble with the trunk, but overall am very pleased with the results and think I've perfected my counting of stitches with this project. Peter was smitten with it and is now keeping it on his bureau away from the cat and dog.
References: Vanna's Choice Easy Crochet Critters
References: Vanna's Choice Easy Crochet Critters
Foamy Amigurumi
Got a crochet book in my Christmas stocking and had bought an amigurumi book a while ago. Saw a video the Craftzine blog and gave it a shot. I made a few dish cloths using the technique and with a little help from YouTube crafters to help me with some stitches I tried a few more little items. And then I hit Ravelry looking for some more dish cloth patterns and I came across this cute pattern for a Foamie. And so last night and this morning I crocheted this little guy with some leftover cotton yarn I had. I need to make more of these little things. Time to take on the book...
References:
Craftzine Crochet 101 Article
Ravelry Foamies Pattern
References:
Craftzine Crochet 101 Article
Ravelry Foamies Pattern
Crafty Sister Scarf
My sister won the Martha Stewart prize this Christmas, giving Mom a hand crocheted scarf. Max learned to crochet when she was three from a great aunt who was a prolific crocheter. I recall Max made some interesting toilet paper cover dolls, and she also made crochet Barbie clothes and other little goodies long before anyone had ever heard of arugami. Beautiful!
References:
Max Happyfeet
References:
Max Happyfeet
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