My daughter loves Tim Burton. This hat is from one of her favorite movies. I worked up a basic beanie hat, used the same pattern to do the eyes, then guesstimated the nose and mouth. She loves it, so I guess it works.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Friday, February 8, 2013
Streamline Sweater
I have to say, without a doubt, that this "easy" sweater pattern from Lion Brand's website was a pain in the butt for me. I don't normally make wearables, but my daughter really wanted this sweater. You can do a search on their website for "Streamline Sweater" for the pattern.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Wristers
My daughter picked out bulky yarn to go with a specific pattern she wanted me to make her. Unfortunately, the yarn was too bulky and wouldn't work right. So, I whipped up a pair of wristers from the Lion's Brand website using half-double crochet.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Megaman / Rockman
My middle son joined the Marines about a year ago. 6 months ago, he left for boot camp. He was given a shot but not told what it was for. It was a "peanut butter shot" which supposedly wrecks a recruit's immune system. His immune system became compromised, he became sick, then sicker until he had to be admitted to the hospital unit. A long battle back to health was started. 3 months after entering boot camp, he rejoined a platoon to continue his training.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Stitch - Super-sized
This is, without a doubt, the largest and more difficult one I've done. I lost track of how many times I had to rip out stitches and redo them. I guess that's what you get working with a translated pattern... and being distracted by other people. :)
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Hobbes
My youngest son requested Hobbes from Calvin and Hobbes. It took a long time to finish because of various family matters that came up. He's very happy with it. :)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Atashi V2.0
My daughter wanted me to make another Atashi for her baby's room. I did, but I changed a few things. I made the ears longer, so they help her stand upright and found a star bead which I sewed her hands to. It seems to work better than the origami star.
Unfortunately, I completely forgot to take a picture before I wrapped it for the baby shower. /headdesk
Unfortunately, I completely forgot to take a picture before I wrapped it for the baby shower. /headdesk
Friday, July 6, 2012
Dishcloths
I had some left over yarn, so I decided to try and make dishcloths. I have never made them before. The problem is I didn't really care for any of the patterns. After deciding to make a simple single crochet cloth, I realized that the hook I was using was - again - too small.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
FPDC Baby Cuddle Sack and Hat
I made another gift for my soon-to-be-born granddaughter. Many newborns love to be tightly wrapped in a blanket. Unfortunately, if a baby is long their feet tend to pop out the bottom. A baby cocoon is a good solution.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Little Green Dragon
My youngest daughter has been asking for this dragon for a long time. I finally did it for her. The hardest part was doing up all the felt and getting it glued onto the body correctly.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Update
I updated a few projects with links to the pattern websites that I used. I'm still looking for the others when I get a chance.
Baby Bubble Blanket - Beginner Level Pattern
I was working on an amigurumi that my youngest daughter requested a long time ago. I realized that I had run out of the size eyes I need. While waiting for them to arrive, I began a baby blanket for my new granddaughter who is doing her darnedest to come early. She is not due until September, but mama is already at 5 cm. She is on medication to hold the baby off for at least 2 more weeks. This was an easy pattern to do while I had my grandsons.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Stitch from Lilo and Stitch
One of these days I'll have a better way of doing photography on these guys.
My eldest daughter requested Stitch for a friend's birthday. I can't share this pattern, because I purchased it.
Wolverine
This one didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, but my grandson had been asking for a while. He was totally thrilled with it and wouldn't let go of it for his entire visit.
Lady bug
My eldest daughter's friend had a baby girl after several boys. She did a lady bug theme for her room. My daughter asked me to make a lady bug as a present.
Lion-o
A very good online friend wanted me to try my hand at making Lion-o from Thundercats. I will tweak this pattern if I ever make it again. It was planned as a "one-of-a-kind" type of thing, but the friendship fell apart, so I may make him again if I get bored.
Maromi from Paranoia Agent
One of my favorite animes is Paranoia Agent. It definitely messes with your head. The creepiest character is Maromi. She is also the cutest. Finding a pattern for her was very hard, but I found this one. I'm not fond of the way she came out, and I already have plans to tweak the pattern on the next version.
Gir
My kids and eldest grandson love Invader Zim. I found a pattern for Gir in his dog suit. This pattern was difficult. I probably should've waited until I was more experienced with amigurumi to try it. My grandson came for a visit, saw Gir and wanted him. I had to rush and make a cupcake while he waited. Unfortunately, the cupcake came out badly. I used the first pattern I found which was fine. The yarn, however, wasn't the right kind, so the cupcake is very rough looking and feeling.
| "I miss you, cupcake!" |
| "To make room for the cupcake!" |
Atashi from Chobits
I like the anime Chobits, so I made Atashi. A friend saw it, loved it, so it became her present. I need to make another one at some point.
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