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I was looking throuugh some pictures on the computer when I came across a headband I had made for an ehow article. So I thought I would share it here. It’s a very simple headband with a very simple ‘flower.’ Truth is, when I did this I hadn’t made many crocheted flowers so I just winged it. It turned out OK.
Here is a link the to baby headband crochet pattern.
Here is another item I did for the Avatar swap on Craftster. I decided not to send since my partner mentioned she didn’t want dolls or items that just sat around. The pattern is from Crochetville.org. Someone created a pattern for an Ernie eyeglass holder, so that was my inspiration for this.
I used felt for Appa’s arrow and the dark patch around his eyes. Before I added the arrow, my daughter said what a cute lamb’s head I had made. So I guess if I ever want to crochet a lamb, then I already know how to make the head.
I’ve been wanting for a while to make one of these cute patterns featuring pots and flowers. I found one on the Lion Brand website and thought it’d be a perfect little gift for Mother’s Day. My mom loves flowers and has many in her garden. Here is one that needs no watering and weeding. It can also be enjoyed all year around. I like small crochet projects that I can finish in a day or two – which is good since special occasions always seem to be sneaking up on me.
My latest swap subject was Avatar The Last Airbender. My partner had a hat with an arrow on it on her WIST(wish list) and so I decided to make it for her. I used a lighter yarn since I knew she was hoping to receive items she could wear to the live action movie due out this summer. And since it’ll be hot, I tried to make the hat as cool as possible.
I may have to make me one for to wear to the movie. It turned out really cute. The arrow took a while since I did it with short rows but could probably do it a lot faster by doing six or so long rows and crocheting the length of the hat instead of 40 plus short rows doing the width of the arrow.
For at least a year, I’ve been wanting to make a Hellboy, Jr. crochet doll. Somewhere we have a Hellboy, Jr. comic book where he is just too adorable and I thought would make a cute amigurumi. This is my first attempt. I couldn’t find any thin, black yarn in my stash so I had to use a bulky black yarn. It looks OK but I think it would be better with something not so thick.
Anyway, we were watching Hellboy II the Golden Army when I remembered that I had wanted to make him in crochet, so I started that night. My daughter hasn’t claimed him yet, so right now he’s still with the few amis I have made for myself.
I have another item to share from my most recent swap on Craftster. This was taken from my partner’s wist. I changed the colors to make it more ‘Firefly’ themed. This was my first time to make a flower of such size.
After finishing this, I really liked it. In fact, I’m tempted to make myself one. This is one of the reasons I enjoy craft swaps is that I will try different crafts or crochet patterns that are not exactly my taste. But after seeing the completed work, I really do like it for myself.
I’m so excited to be taking part in my first ever Crochet a-long. It’s being hosted by PlanetJune and features two of her free, adorable patterns. One is Daffodils and the other is a cute little whale. No lie, I was just thinking how I wanted to crochet a whale and some flowers for my mom for Mother’s Day. So this CAL is perfect!
By clicking the image, you can find out more details if you would like to join the CAL that will run through May.
Here is my first venture into jewelry. It’s from a pattern found at Mademoiselle Chaos blog. She took a vintage shell pattern and made it into a wristlet or bracelet. I tried it first with thread crochet but just couldn’t get it so I used a cotton thread. Here it is after blocking.
I was able to make it in about an hour – that is once I got the pattern down. All in all, this was a fast project with great results. The bracelet is very pretty and next time I will try thread. Even if it doesn’t look right when I’m making it, I will wait until I block to pass final judgment.
I recently made Malcom Reynolds of the TV show ‘Firefly’ for a swap, of course. This was my third attempt. I had never tried to make embroidery thread hair before, so this was a bit of a challenge. I also finally got a crocheted face that I can be proud of. He was inspired by the work of Geek Station Central. I couldn’t do a browncoat in felt so I just crocheted one. And I just had to do a gun holster. I may have to make me one now.
What would a holiday be without an interpretation of Cthulhu? He is missing a small, cotton tail. Once I either find one or give up and make one, he will be complete. My daughter has claimed this one for herself.