Mrrrooow!

*Drum roll please*

Here is my first knit project! I didn’t post her, because I had yet to figure out how I wanted to do her face. I was sorting though my ‘craft closet’ (it is a wardrobe with tools, extra linens and craft supplies) and I saw that I had pink, black-brown and light grey felting wool, and some needles for needle felting. I decided to see if I could needle felt onto acrylic, and it worked!!

I am so incredibly happy how this pattern came out. So much cuteness for so little effort!

Pattern for the knit kitty

Morton “Patchy” Minibear

Morton lost his eye in a freak embroidery accident, so DON’T CALL HIM A PIRATE!! (It is a sensitive subject for him).

I used this pattern. I couldn’t get his right eye to look decent, and I tried so many times he was left with a mangled mess where his eye should be. Finally, I said "screw it", and crocheted him an eye patch with the embroidery thread. I quite like the way he turned out:)

Long Time No See

Crocheted Bone, originally uploaded by craftypants.

I’ve been terrible, and haven’t been crafting as much as I would want. Having a “real life” job takes some getting used to!

I did however make this wee crocheted doggie bone for my co-worker’s dog, Romeo. Here is the “recipe” since it is really just a teensy tiny modification of another pattern.

Crocheted Dog Bone
worsted weight yarn
F or G hook depending on yarn weight

1. Crochet Pepika’s 3D Heart, but stop at rnd 9
2. Continue crocheting in a spiral for about 10 rows
3. Crochet another 3D heart, also stopping at rnd 9
4. Stuff both pieces and sew together!

That’s it! Alternatively, you can crochet both halves for 5 rows after rnd 9, so the seam is in the middle. Your choice.

Romeo is a teeny timy dog, so he couldn’t chew through this thing. However, I would supervise larger dogs to ensure they can’t get to the polyfil inside.

Thanks to much to Pepika for posting the original heart pattern.

Here’s some in action pictures:

Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Roundup

More great finds! When I started this blog, I was doing it solely for my own use. I wanted a place to keep track of free patterns I was interested in making, and where I could make notes about the pattern. Since then, I have found so many amazing patterns, there is no way I can make them all! But I will continue keeping track of them, so I (and you!) have a place to look when I have a hook, some yarn, but no pattern:)

On to the patterns:

Amigurumi Bunny and Dress

The Ringed Seal of Saimaa

Cat and Mouse

Zequi the Bear

Cupcake

Little Fired Egg

Hope you enjoy these amigurumi patterns!

Darling Sock Elephant!

This Sock Elephants Pattern by L.B. Thoms is adorable! My local Goodwill has brand new patterned socks for only $1. I really should pick up a few pairs and give this elephant a try.

It’s Up!

The spring issue of Crochet me Magazine is up! I especially love the the darling Dodo Bird pattern.

Easter Crafts Roundup

Easter is less than a week away, so you better get your crafting-self in gear if you want to make some easter inspired crafts! Here are some cuties to make to celebrate the Easter holiday!

My roommates and I are making a big easter dinner next Sunday. All of then expect for me are vegetarians, so it should be interesting to see what they make! I’ve never really been a big fan of meat, so I do buy a lot of veggie burgers and such, so we’ll see. Maybe they’ll succeed in converting me fully!

Sewn Easter Bunny Bean

Amigurumi Bunny

Felted Cashmere Bunny

Chibi Rabbit (and kitty) Sewn Pattern

Snoogem Bunny Neckwarmer

Baby Lamb

Sheep Crochet Pattern

Egg Babies

Little Duckie and Chicken

Baa the Sheepy Change Purse

Amigurumi Birdies

Knifty Knitter Octopi

Can’t Knit? Can’t Crochet? You can still make tho most darling Knitted Octopi! Knit it up on a Knifty Knitter, and enjoy your own amigurumi style cutie in no time. The tutorial is a few posts down. The Icord tutorial is located here.

Felt Cat Toy Critters Pattern

Right now I’m working on sewing the mouse from this pattern of Felt Cat Toy Critters. Never mind that usually I hate hand sewing with a passion… Once, I didn’t wear my nice wool coat in 10 degree weather   just because I refused to sew on the buttons myself. Luckily I had a thinner back-up coat.

I guess I just felt the need to do something meditative and not on the computer. I can barely crochet because my wrists are killing me. I think that is from one part crocheting and two parts programming non-stop. I’m also working on a hat, an amigurumi bear, and I just finished a purse.  I barely have time to eat, so I have no idea why I keep starting all these new projects! Hopefully I can muster up some energy to finish then and post some pictures! For now, enjoy this wonderful pattern!

Animal Pattern Roundup #3

Phew, there are a ton of amazing patterns out there! Here are some more of my favorite crochet animal/amigurumi patterns:

iMonkees iPod cosy:

Totoro:

Frog Hackey Sack:

Horse/Unicorn:

Not-so-Ugly Duckling:

Neko (cat):

Mouse:

Octopus:

Bunny:

I hope you find a pattern you like. If I had my way, I’d crochet them all!