Pink Lilac Nubbly Clutch
I bought this gorgeous coloured yarn at Dressew for $1.99 and it wasn’t knitting all that well, so I tried crochet. I love how this clutch turned out. It still needs a zipper, but looks great so far. Pattern from “One Skein” book by Leigh Radford.
Oh nooo! I think I have to go back to Dressew and buy more of this yarn (there was a great selection of colours). It’s Gedifra Airmix yarn. Has mostly 62% New Wool, 30% Cotton, and 8% Polyamide. I’m going to make more as gifts.
Crochet Penguin Puppet
I didn’t like the way my hand was swimming in the excess of Rudy Rooster puppet, so thought I’d try making a penguin with a tighter fit. I had added the paunch for the chicken on the inside, but found it distracting as it made the tummy more solidly white than the rest of the body. So this time I added the paunch of the penguin on the outside and stuffed only the white portion, then tacked it to the body. I guess this is what makes experiments to be called experiments. I now prefer Rudy Rooster’s method… oh well. I like the bigger toe I made for his happy feet though. Again, I wish I could have the patience to write the pattern, but it was so frustrating frogging it so many times, I just lost patience, but I’ll keep trying!
Quilled Lemonade
Hadn’t used my crimper in a while and just had fun making this whimsicle tall glass of cool lemonade. Not sure what to do with it now though.
Quilled Lilac
I wanted to capture the bursting feeling of lilac blossoms for this card, and decided to overlay 2 blossoms on top. Although it’s a little busier than my usual layouts, I like the way it feels more full, like a bushel. I think making the buds in different sizes really makes it feel more dynamic.
First Strawberry
Another crafter has been hooked into the cult of crochet. My sis-in-law is a natural. Here’s her first project, a sweet strawberry from Amigurumi!: Super Happy Crochet Cute. I envy her neat stitching!!!
Guide to Reading Japanese Patterns
http://community.livejournal.com/weloveamigurumi/434126.html
Electronic Stitch Counter for iPhone/iTouch
Who wants to take both hands off the hooks/needles just to twist the little plastic knobbly thing? Just click your Apple and voila!
http://appshopper.com/lifestyle/knit-counter-lite
Keep Feeling Yarn Fascination — Pom Poms
Totally been obsessed with this Pom Pom Yarn I found on craftpassion’s blog.
Anyways, I thought I’d also share a great YouTube video on how to knit with Red Heart’s Pomp-a-Doodle yarn:
It is also a great video on how to knit (I’m just learning to knit and loving how soft the stitches are compared with crochet).
Great craft idea!
Awesome craft idea:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/09/3d_knitters_gift_tag.html#more
I went bonkers making these as cards to thank my friends for being knit wits and crochet deen-mois with me!
the hand puppets
Here’s the hand puppets that I made for my friend’s kids! They really seemed to enjoy them.
moo moo
Hey, I tried to make a cow similar to Angela’s (without a pattern) 
. I think it turned out ok.
Resources for Beginner Quillers
Are you newly smitten with quilling? Below are some links to help you get started. You don’t have to go out and buy all the materials. I taught my niece how to quill with just toothpicks and glue, after we cut regular photocopy paper. She couldn’t stop quilling after that. Enjoy!
My favorite beginner’s quilling book: Twirled Paper by Klutz
How to make basic shapes (PDFs): Part 1 and 2
More inspirational examples and instruction via Martha Stewart’s website, including Quilling with Sandy Watson.
Blogged by Ann Martin of All Things Paper
I’m thrilled and deeply flattered to have been blogged by Ann Martin, who is adept at quilling and writes about inspiring paper pieces and people.
Stitch Conversions
A legend to translate crochet stitch symbols in different languages
http://www.hassdesign.com/StitchLegend/
Love Bunny Pattern available now!
By popular demand, the Love Bunny Pattern is now available at my etsy shop. Click here!! I am one of the crafting creatures who contributes to this site. Thanks for looking!
Knitted Amis
I’ve requested Knitted Cakes for Bby Public Library, but the Animals is old so I’ll need to request via Inter-library loan. They already have Itty-Bitty Toys, so once I get the hang of knitting, I think there’s a new world for me…
Knitted Animals by Anne-dorthe Grigaff
# ISBN-10: 1903458684 | # ISBN-13: 978-1903458686
# ISBN-10: 1844483614 | # ISBN-13: 978-1844483617
Itty-Bitty Toys: How to Knit Animals, Dolls, and Other Playthings for Kids by Susan B. Anderson
# ISBN-10: 1579653766 | # ISBN-13: 978-1579653767
Cherry Blossom Punch from Daiso
What a find! This Cherry Blossom die punch is not something you’d find at Michael’s – and just 2 bucks!
Froggie Amigurumi
Ribbit! A tribute to my ripping out (froggin it) three crocheted toques I made using this apple green yarn — so sad… Anyways, I like how this little fellow turned out. The pattern is available at my Etsy shop. Click here. Thanks for looking
More pics here: gigglestuff.wordpress.com
Quilled Jade
A special gift for a special girl.
The frame is a 9×9″ shadow box from Ikea. The “jade” letters are outlined and printed on a sheet of card. I cut it out from it’s background and filled the insides with flowers and swirls. I then put folded posts underneath to raise it .5″ high, and glued on polka dot patterned scrapbook paper.
The background swirl was glued in place after the letters were set. I think the one swirl that was allowed to come forward to brush the “j” adds to the depth. Of course the cherry on top of the cupcake is the pièce de résistance.
Puffy toque
I have just learned to do two new things: the puffy crochet stitch; and a toque.
I love this stitch! I think it’s fun, its got dimension and spunk!
I have never made hats before and this is my first attempt at winging a toque with the puffy stitch I just picked up. I practiced with what seems like my lifetime supply of green. Now that I’ve got the hang of it, I think I may make another one in a nicer colour. But this is wearable too:)
Neck Warmers Galore!
So now I can’t stop making neck warmers. I even took apart the candy coloured one I made two months ago because I wanted to try this new design. And I love it!! Anyone need a neck warmer? I can make them one ;p
Yarn (L to R): Lion Brand Thick & Quick, Pumpkin colour; Rowan Chunky Print, Orange/Pink colour;
Hook size: 9mm
Chunky Neck Warmer
Yup, I’m back on the neck warmers. I whipped this one up after being inspired by seeing one on Flickr that was crochet. So I bought a ball of yarn (like I don’t have enough yarn at home… but I didn’t have such a thick yarn). And I love how it turned out. I’m gonna go back to Michaels and buy more colours so I can make a few and give away for late Christmas gifts! This is exactly ONE skein of Lion Brand Thick & Quick yarn.
Yarn: Lion Brand Thick and Quick
Colour: Fig
Hook size: 9mm
Quilled b’day card for my mom
Quilled butterfly
Inside of card
I tried quilling a b’day card for my mom last month too. I can’t believe how long it took, and I ended up cutting up the elements and putting it back together again because I didn’t like the layout, but I was pretty happy with the final result. Mom liked it too. Still can’t get over how long it took me though.
Jewellery Icicles
Ok, I didn’t make these, bcs the one I made photographed terribly. But I wanted to share this craft (dang Martha’s good). She has on her website these jewellery icicles that look lovely on the Christmas tree. They are easy to make. Just use 24 gauge wire and jewellery pliers are useful. I made mine around 3 to 4 inches length.
Here is one picture of the golden icicle I made. I also made a snowflake.
Little ‘O’liva
I had so much fun making the monogramed M for Maddie that I wanted to make a little “o” for the little sister with big smiles, Olivia!
This is a much smaller frame but I’m sure little Ollie won’t mind!
‘M’ is for Madeline
This is a framed monogram ‘M’ quilled for a 12×12 opening. This was made especially for my niece’s new room.
Gigglestuff on Etsy!
Hello, I’m one of the crafting creatures on this blog and I finally have an Etsy Store.
Check out my stuff!
Fimo Feathers McGraw
I have a hard time letting go of “stuff” and one way I’ve been successful is to take a photo before tossing. I made this Feathers McGraw character in fimo from Nick Park’s animation The Wrong Trousers and loved adding the details like the wrinkle in his glove/comb hat. His sack was formed around the handle of my wooden spoon. He was a well-loved fridge magnet but has lost his legs and arm. It’s time to say good-bye Feathers!
dog bed
Bruce Lee’s new stylin’ dog bed.
I personalized his bed by stenciling his name with permanent fabric paint.
Now there’s no mistaking who’s cushy bed this is!
Cheap Blades for Fiskars 12″ Trimmer
I love my Fiskars Trimmer (the new version is so distracting!) and was tingling with anticipation while getting home to see if this discontinued brand Maped blades would fit. It’s being discontinued at the DeSerres store on Main for just .99 cents (reg $13.49) – did I mention it’s 2 blades per pack? Needless to say I’m a happy camper cause it fit and did the job. They have this edge (shown on bottom of left photo of packaging) and an even edged wave as well – the next on my shopping list now that I know it fits.
DeSerres: 1629 Main Street, Vancouver, Tel. : (604) 681-7351
dog jacket
Here is my first attempt at making dog jackets. It’s made of some tough water resistant nylon lined with polar fleece.
Hopefully this will help Bruce Lee stay a little drier on those wet rainy days!
The stores sell them for about $30 and up. I made this for roughly $10. At that price I can still afford to make more jackets when he outgrows this one!
Commissioned Amigurumi Pug
My friend’s little sister commissioned me to make a pug for her. I hope she likes her.
You can check out more of my stuff at: gigglestuff.wordpress.com
Thanks for visiting
Quilled Cupcakes
I still have to add the greetings on them, but right now I’m just enjoying “baking” them all. As for HOW did I make them??? Believe me, I’m kicking myself for not taking notes. I’m selling them at this weekend’s mini craft fair to make more room for new flavors.
Condolence Card for Nana
I really enjoyed making this card for my friend who lost his beloved Nana, peacefully at age 98. They shared many talks over tea and cookies.
Quilled Flower Pots
Made this 2nd card using Cec’s instructions / guide .
Worked out pretty well. Great instructions Cec!
Quilled Card “Thinking of You”
The circles are cut from a metallic pearlescent paper
and rounds off that tactile “handmade with love” feel.
Purple Bunny Amigurumi
Here is the new Love Bunny using purple yarn for my photoshoot. Once this pattern gets drafted into PDF form, I’ll post on etsy to sell. Check back here for info
Quilled Jam Jar
Homegrown raspberries were plucked and jellied (yay! i don’t like seeds) and given to me, so this was just a small note of thanks.
Granny Squares
I love granny squares. I dunno why. I found this person’s VERY cool way to join granny squares as you make them. I just had to try it out and I love how easy this is. I may complete that granny square quilt I’ve always wanted! Thanks Sarah London Textiles!
Here is my version (but I love Sarah’s colours!!!)
Purple Lion Amigurumi
Started out as a rattle, turned into a lion. Inspired by Ange but I was too lazy to do a full-on mane. This one just goes around the face. I’m happy with it
magnolia birdcage veil
A friend of mine is getting married and really wanted a birdcage veil.
It didn’t go with her dress but I made one for her stagette.
I used organza and tulle to make this magnolia like flower. I’ve also added some feather accents for extra drama.
I kept the veil short to keep it cute and casual.
You can give this a whirl by referencing Hip Hostess’ guidelines.
Below are photos of it before the feathers. Didn’t have time to take another photo of the final product
Congratulations Card
I finished the congratulation’s card using Cec’s template . Used it yesterday at a friend’s baby one-month. Perfect timing.
Quilled Bouquet Wannabe
Saw a photo of a round bouquet of flowers and thought I’d love to quill that, but do it without flowers. I still have to add the part where you hold it, but I wonder if I should just stop as is. I’ve also hidden a little something in there.
quilled wedding cake card
Inspired by Cecelia, I quilled this three tiered wedding cake card for a friend’s upcoming wedding.
It was super fun to make. Just took a lot of time…
Peachy Keen
I wanted to design a smaller, faster doll, so I could write up a pattern and sell it on etsy. (here it is, click this) Well, it has taken me this long to make the doll. It might be a while before I get it on etsy… sigh… where does the time go? Anyways, I’m in the process of writing it up, then I’ll need to photograph step-by-step directions. I’m so glad I’m a designer by profession bcs it’ll be fun to put together instructions :0) Stay tuned for more…
Peachy-Keen Bunny is my take on Care Bears. Dang, I really wished I had one of those when I was growing up in the eighties… Now I just have to make my own <3
custom dog crate slip cover
This is a slip cover I custom made for my dog’s new crate. I picked the wire crate b/c I thought it would be less stuffy in the summer but the breeder warned me that its will allow hair to escape making it a little messier so I made a custom slip cover to address that problem.
The fabric was 6.99 a meter from Ikea. I used about 3.5 meters. It’s complete with two flap doors. Right now we need this door but when he’s bigger, we can turn the crate around and use the other door.
Now it’sa fashionable and functionable crate!
whimsical quilled damask
Cec has inspired me to come out of quilling retirement.
I had recently broken the glass on this frame but didn’t want to throw it away. I wanted to make use of it and decided to quill something. I thought a glass-free frame would showcase the textures and dimensions of quilling well.
This is my whimsical attempt at creating a damask pattern.
Lexi’s DIY Corrugated Cat Bed
My cat Lexi didn’t like the bed I bought her, but prefers boxes or cloth shopping bags. So I made one from 1 sided corrugated cardboard, and now it’s fit for the Queen. I trailed some string through the middle hole to entice her and once her claws started being massaged, she forgot all about her prey.
Cardboard Cat Bed
I think I’ve found my next quilling project, inspired by this cat bed by Design Sponge.
Quilled Happy Birthday Cards
OK, finally I have signed up with WordPress.com with support and push from my sister-in-law. This is my first project of quilling Birthday card for my friends which use the instructions from Cecelia’s new Etsy listing. Thanks Cec !!
Tamako
Martha DIY Wedding
Martha Stewart is accepting submissions for DIY handmade wedding day details until Sept 1, 2009.
I’ve kept our wedding party favours and still enjoy looking at it and remembering our day. Folding 365 paper stars as a gift for your loved one shows you think of them every day of the year. After printing an image of stars on vellum, we rolled them around empty toilet paper tubes, glued the edges, then crimped the tube ends in opposite directions. Filled with chocolate and stars, we thanked our guests for sharing our day.
I’m on Etsy now!
It may be blasé in a high-tech computer age to be listing on Etsy, but for me it was a huge step.
When I quill, I’ve made items without thinking about length of strip or where the elements will be – they take shape as I go and if it doesn’t feel right I reach for another strip. When I try to re-create something I enjoy and write down a pattern, the two sides of my brain conflict. To create instructions to make my flowers or lay them on a card has been quite a process – not to mention how to photograph my hands when both are glueing pieces together!
Anyway, I have been buoyed by friends and comments here on this blog to put instructions together. Thank you always for your encouragement!
Cecelia
Quilled Happy Birthday Card
Pink is the birthday girl’s fave color. I’m very excited to give it to her because it’s based on my new designs I’m launching on Etsy
Amigurumi Two! by Ana Paula Rimoli
Now at the Burnaby Public Library
- ISBN-10: 156477922X
- ISBN-13: 978-1564779229
No More Papers
After many years of hard work after full-time work, we are thrilled to congratulate a new grad with a Bachelor of Arts.
The “poncho”
After knitting those animal hats for my kids, I wanted to knit something for myself. I started this project back in January and it took me close to 3 months to do. Don’t get me wrong, the pattern was not 
difficult. I just took my time. I made a few rookie mistakes, but overall, I’m happy with this as it keeps me cozy on chilly mornings.
Oh, and thank you to many trusty fold up chair for modeling the poncho 
Pattern: Yarn Girls’ Guide to Beyond the Basics
Penguin
The long awaited penguin that I had promised (back in the Fall) my friend’s child…finally completed in early Spring.
This penguin is definitely better looking than “Hippy Hippo” (pattern from the same book).
Pattern: Tiny Yarn Animals by Tamie Snow
Inspiration: Umi no Ue no Oshiro
I am in awe of the meticulous patience needed to achieve a piece like this. Found it on Tokyobling’s blog about an exhibition called Umi no Ue no Oshiro (A Castle On the Ocean ), 海の上のお城.
Paper Tops by Martha Stewart
Now why didn’t I think of this? Shhh! No one tell the kids this project is really for MY benefit!!! (Click photo for link to Martha’s site).
Lickety-split, my nephews are all over this project. Here’s what they made:
To “top” it all off, here’s Martha Stewart using quilled bells on a wedding cake.
Quilled Happy Father’s Day Card
My dad loves to garden and eagerly anticipates snow peas every year. I hope one day I’ll be able to garden as well as he does.
Japanese Knit-Crochet Books
This person on Flickr is obviously not just a fan, but a fanatic of Japanese craft books, and now I’m her fan. I found her set of photos when looking to show my latest library addition from Kinokunia bookstore in Uwajimaya, Seattle.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39137730@N00/sets/72157602779468651/
Dressed up bear
Originally didn’t really like how this bear turned out (fuzzy yarn made it look kinda worn, also looked kinda naked), but thanks to Dee’s idea of a dress, I’m much happier with it now . 
Old bear
Hey, my version of Cec’s puppet. Thanks Cec for help understanding the pattern. My mom saw the puppet and seems to have confiscated it. At least she’s enjoying it.
Quilled Thank You Cards
Wow, I didn’t think I could make 3 cards in the span of less than a week! I hope the teachers enjoy these cards I made for a friend’s kids’ teachers, and know they are appreciated. The last is for a music teacher obviously.
Bees
Tried to think of new cat toys for my friends’ cats. We’ll see how well these little things get flung around. I was hoping stripes would intrigue cats. Since I have no cats of my own, I’ll have to test these out with my friends’ cats :0)
Amigurumi Bunnies — Kawaii
I am a new bunny also. I love my minty green dress <3
Quilled Goldfish
Welcoming a new small fry into the world, whose parents enjoy goldfish. The baby bib is a vintage japanese print sewn onto thick fabric to soak up drool. Scored it at a local Etsy craft sale in Vancouver.
Quilled Cat
My 9-yr old nephew, Christopher, quilled a birthday card for his friend. I’m simply amazed at his ratio of elements. I could not have done it better.
Pallet Garden
I realize gardening has never been a “craft” subject here, but this was made with hands, love, and ingenuity. We salvaged these pallets from a local warehouse and cut them into thirds. 2 full pallets were used here. 4′x4′ posts screwed to the corners and voila, a beautifully gridded garden bed full of black gold, just waiting for planting. Grid was stapled old venetian blinds. It was inspired by the Square Foot Garden method. Now if we could just ask the previous owners to move along…
Quilled Ginkgo Biloba with Crimper
This was the perfect use of my nephew’s crimper. I crimped an entire length of paper first, then straightened out the other parts of the leaf, and left the crimped part on top undisturbed. There are 3 shades of green, going for a variegated effect. I think it adds more depth than just using the same color. Here’s a photo of a real leaf I used as reference.
I choose you, Manaphy!
My nephew requested a Manaphy pokemon a long while ago, and it was only recently that I was feeling up to winging my own pattern. Ta-da, here is the result. Yes, I know I am still missing a yellow jewel and if I feel like it, I shall add it just before I give to him when he’s in town this summer for a visit.
Amigurumi Rebecca Rabbit
My friend’s custom order. This one was fast! Will be done in another 3 hrs worth of work. New bunny ear design. Shorter and faster and I still like them.
Pink Haired Amigurumi Girl
Just finished my friend’s super girlie amigurumi. She requested a lot of pink and purple. I quite like how her hair turned out. It is fun to put it in different hair styles.
Rowan Neck Warmer
I am almost finished this crocheted neck warmer. Just have to buy some big wooden buttons! I’m pretty happy with it. I used a 9mm crochet hook so the varying thickness yarn could remain poofy. I was surprised how little yarn there is on a ball, but think this will make a nice neck warmer when the weather is cold again. I especially love these bright colours with my dark winter clothing :0)
Freedah Cat Puppet
My first experiment melding the puppet head with movable arms. The mouth still wasn’t stiff even though I added a second panel on the inside. Still, can’t beat being able to pick things up and wash your face. It was modeled after my friend’s cat, Freedah.
I know I shouldn’t enjoy seeing her smoke, but I can’t help laughing when I see this.
Amigurumi for Knitters
So I don’t know how to knit, but so what? It’s amazing to admire how detailed and thinly elegant knitting can be for amigurumi. Unfortunately instructions are for intermediate knitters, not complete beginners.
Hansi Singh (Seattle, WA) began designing knit amigurumi creatures as playmates for her infant son. Hansigurumi, a shop she opened on Etsy for selling her amigurumi patterns, caught the attention (and needles!) of knitters in the US and abroad, and became an overnight success. Hailed “an amazing up and coming crafter” by CRAFT magazine.
- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Creative Publishing international (April 1, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1589234359
- ISBN-13: 978-1589234352
Crobots by Nelly Pailloux
Very excited to pick up my latest request of Burnbay Public Library.
Nelly Pailloux is a keen amigurumi maker and craftswoman, finding inspiration for her creations in cookbooks, children’s illustrations, and the media. She runs the online store La Fee Crochette, and lives in the English countryside.
- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 21, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0740778277
- ISBN-13: 978-0740778278
Yarn Addiction
I knew it would be a bad idea for me to head into one of my favourite yarn shops to buy some yarn… I just wanted something to go with my vibrant lilac/pink alpaca sport weight… Bad idea… I ended up buying $50 worth of yarn… Sigh…. Ok, this is the last time I buy fancy yarn. I’m done.
This is the (slightly) variegated orange yarn I bought to go with the vibrant lilac/pink alpaca sport weight. This orange yarn is thinner than my sport weight, but I might try crocheting with two strands. And there is 400 yrds of the stuff, I’ll never need to buy orange again! Malabrigo superwash merino wool sock yarn $23.95/skein.
You know I cannot resist variegated yarn like this. It looks like candy! This was on sale 60% off. Reg $20/skein, on sale $$7.95/skein. How could I say ‘no’? I bought three skeins. Will try to make a chunky scarf… Like I don’t have enough yarn or scarves already… Hee hee!
Ribbit
Thanks to Cec for helping me with the hand puppet. It was a lot of fun to make. I’m going to have to make the piggy and bear for friend’s kids now .
Alice in Wonderland Cat
Want more? Visit me here: gigglestuff.wordpress.com
Button Crazy!
Oh, there’s nothing cheaper and more thrilling to me than buttons. I want to use them for new amigurumi eyes. I found these lovely ones at Fabricland. Three pairs for $1.09. I hope they make good cat eyes.
Wanna see me all done? Visit me at: gigglestuff.blogspot.com
Christopher’s Crimper
I’m so proud of my 9yr-old nephew Christopher. We bought him the “Lego Crazy Action Contraption” book from Klutz, but I admit to looking forward to the day when I could “borrow” it to make the gears crimp my quilling paper. I showed him how it could crimp and the next day he insisted they come over to give me my very own crimper!!!
Fabric Dogs
Fabric weiner dog for myself. I recall having a blue fabric weiner dog in our home when I was little. Since I still have so much fabric from my friend Shani, I thought I’d try to recreate it with printed fabric. I hand sewed this whole thing. The gentle curves were easy to flip inside out without too much pukering.
My latest that I whipped out in like 1.5 hrs (hand sewing, remember) is the polka dot one.
Crafting with Glass Bottles
I realize this is outside our usual topic of our usual hobbies, but I just couldn’t help admiring it. If I ever get the chance to visit Thailand again, I’d seriously considering visiting here. Click on the photo to read the full article.
Hello Kitty
This is my very first time following a Japanese chart and surprisingly I enjoyed it very much. It is very similar to reading a cross-stitch pattern.
My niece LOVED her HK very much, Hello Kitty will never be short on hugs and kisses.
Cow Puppet (In Progress 90%)
Taking a break from my monster, by starting a cow instead. Here’s the inside mouth, bottom lip, and start of muzzle. Since I’m trying to use up my pink sport weight yarn on inconsequential items, I decided to learn from my past mistake of saggy-mouth-syndrome by making a 2-ply thick inner mouth, which would be tacked onto the mouth top and bottom. It’s definitely a hefty mouth now.
The first two circles I made for the nose were too big and they kept shaping into boobs. So I went with it and made it into a heart. The next two circles were Rnd 1-5: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, then joined together. Next rounds were no increasing or decreasing, then a slow increase of 2 stitches as I worked my way up toward the eyes. The head is made from 10 stiches of single crochet, then I just worked into that base chain, making an automatic oval.
The horns are Rounds 1-8: 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 14 stitch counts. Then next HDC in next 4 stitches, sc, ss, turn work, sc, HDC in next 4 stitches, sc, ss. So what this does is make one side taller, so it curves the horns when you sew to head.
Attaching the mouth to the head is always the hard part. I tried two methods – first I sewed the oval head to the mouth wherever the curve wanted to go. The result is too sharply cornered.
I chose to crochet the two pieces together, but it forces the oval head to pucker over the straight mouth. If I pull it straight, it ends up looking like those cow skeletons in the desert.
I gave him a mole like Cindy Crawford’s. Hope it’s still fashionable, although I think the buckteeth ruin it. All that’s left is a tongue and brains (filler to keep the head puffed up).
Quilled 1st Birthday Card
Our adorable little niece is turning 1 and we’re celebrating all her firsts – smiles, crawls, steps…
Monster – In Progress (65%)
I was quite excited to start my new idea of a monster puppet with a mouth that would never close.
I tried many times to use eyelash yarn to make a hairy monster, but gave up after fighting with it so much. Instead I gave it multicolors by changing the body color. Since then, my love for my budding monster has gone astray and I somehow don’t love it quite so much anymore, even though it’s neat to have it stick out its tongue.
Puppet Master
When my friend told me she was into puppets, I didn’t know how much she meant that! Her grandmother handcrafted these amazing dolls from scraps of cloth, and helped made her grandchildrens’ imagination come to life. It’s already been previously written about!
More fishies
I can’t stop making these variations of fishies from roman sock’s inspiration. They are so adorable. All my friends are getting one as a gift
Petunia
Petunia, 20″ tall and hates high heels, is very excited to meet her new owner and new monkey friend named Koko, a movie critic.
Earphone Whales
Roman Sock is brilliant. She combines cute with functionality! All praise roman sock!!!
I had to make her latest invention: the earphone whale. It brilliantly hides your precious earphones inside the whale in a nicely fitting mouth. The design of the mouth is especially smart. The opening where your earphones tuck into is on the inside back of the whale’s mouth. And my hubby especially likes how the eyes keep the mouth closed. When he saw mine, he immediately asked, “can you make me one too?!!” Too funny…
Here is Roman Sock’s blog: littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/
Here is where you can buy her pattern: http://littlegreen.typepad.com/romansock/shop.html
