Animal Round-Up

September 22nd, 2006

Crochetville is such an amazing resource for patterns! The people there are so very talented and generous. There you can find amazing patterns for:

Bear
A Bear

Camel
A Camel

Mice
A Mouse

Bunny
A Bunny

Pig
A Pig

Hippo
A Hippo

Squid
A Squid

Horse
A Horse 

And finally,

Sheep
A Sheep

Phew! There’s even more there, so go take a look!

Do I Gnome you?

August 27th, 2006

Ok.

So I’ve been gone a long time.

I can explain!

Well, I went on a very lovely vacation to Key West. Once I was back I started a new job that has demanded much of my energy getting settled into. Also, it has been HOT for Seattle, and I just haven’t felt like picking up a crochet hook.

However, I got the fire lit under my arse once again! I am making things as fast and I can for a small craft fair. I am going in on it with three other people, so between the three of us the booth price is very cheap! This is the first arts/craft fair I have ever done, so this will be fun. I have been crocheting, knifty knitting, carving stamps, printing, sewing, woodworking, you name it! Because the booth will be soo cheap, I don’t really care about mass producing anything. I’m using this as an excuse to sit and craft for 3-4 hours at a time. Now I can say, when people ask me what am I “going to do” with something, I can say, “sell it!”

I haven’t really been checking out the free patterns lately, because I can’t really sell the things I make from them. However, I did find these super duper cute Gnomes that I want to make as gifts. Anyone remember David the Gnome? Ahh, memories.

Crochet Gnome <==> Gnome Figurine

Free Pattern: Gromit!

June 6th, 2006

Gromit

I love Wallace & Gromit! Dina from Crochetville created a pattern for Gromit that looks like it is a still taken directly out of the movies! I mean, look at it, it's perfect. Once Hell Week© is over at school, I need to get back to crocheting. I know my list of projects is long, but Grmit just jumped to the top of it!

Free Pattern: Jaques the Sea Turtle

May 30th, 2006

Turtle
Lately, I've been really wanting a pet. I wanted to bring my cats to school, but my apartment doesn't allow pets. Then I decided I wanted a turtle. I looked at them at the pet stores, did research on their food, lifespan and more. But my apartment still doesn't allow pets (not even turtles!). So, rather than risk getting a $500 fine, I need to hook myself a pet. I think Jaques the Sea Turtle would make a fine addition to my household! 

Free Sewing Pattern:Mouse

May 23rd, 2006

mice

Sewing Star is offering a darling free pattern to sew! I've been meaning to order her book with sewing patterns, but now I can practice making super duper cute Mice.  

Free Patterns: Translated Japanese Patterns

May 5th, 2006

ChiMushroomDoggy

Japanese patterns make use of a chart, which is extremely helpful, but sometimes the chart alone isn't enough. These Japanese patterns have been graciously translated for us so that all us non-Japanese speakers can enjoy making these super cute amigurumi doggies and mushrooms. I especially adore the chihuahua!

Edit: I fixed the link!

Free Sewing Pattern: Scottie Dog

May 4th, 2006

Scottie Dog

Inspired by the lambkin pattern (posted about below) this awesome crafter created her own darling plush puppy. Yay for inspiration, and yay for sharing! 

Free Pattern: Little lamb

May 2nd, 2006

Lamb

Here's the perfect spring time project: a free lamb sewing pattern.  Here is an example by someone else who used this pattern:
 Lamb

Too cute! 

Free Pattern: Giant Panda

May 1st, 2006

Panda

In just a few months, my boyfriend of two years will be moving to San Francisco. This makes me sad, as I will miss the cuddles and the kisses. But, it does give me an excuse to make a semi-replacement. This Giant Panda will do nicely ;)   Plus, the time it takes me to make it will keep me from missing him too much!