New Crochet on the Way

I've been scanning patterns for days looking for my next crochet project. I think I've narrowed it down to slippers, a tree skirt, or ornaments. More details to come...

Off the hook

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth. Though, I have been constantly busy since... June. But I'm finding a bit more time now, so blogging shall once again commence!

The leading ladies in my life (aside from Mom) are all up to their ears in crochet and knitting projects. I've jumped on the bandwagon myself, though my project shall remain secret!

Needless to say, I'm periodically suffering from "Crochet Hand" -- explanation below. :)

Earlier this year I started an amusing way (maybe just amusing to me?) to name my injuries, aches, and pains. It started with the now infamous "Pong Knee" where I nearly dislocated my knee while playing ping pong -- don't ask.

It's quite simple Action/Object at time of injury/ache/pain + Body Part.

Crochet Hand.

Happy Birthday, Lyric!

Happy Birthday, Lyric!

This is a card I made for my co-worker's daughter. I cut all of the pieces out of construction paper and glued them to the pink flat card. It turned out cute!

You look so meaty!

Hot on the tracks of a new crochet project I surfed right into the site of Joy Kampia O'Shell... and I'm in awe. See for yourself:


Crocheted hamburger dress?

Wow.

Tetris, fabric-wise.

There's so much cute stuff out there. Tetris fabric, anyone?

I just found an archive of amazing (bizarre) model poses on Threadbared.

Lil bunny foo foo...

I wasn't sure if I was cut-out for crochet - especially animals - but I've done it! I just need to add a face and maybe a scarf and this bunny is complete. Without boasting, I have to admit I'm proud of myself. It turned out very well for my first attempt. Who wants a crocheted animal for Christmas? :)

Somebunny stop me!

You're probably wondering, "What the heck is that?"

I'm proud to say this is a picture of today's progress on my very first amigurumi crochet project.

Step one: Remember to how to tie the slip-knot. Seems easy enough, but I ended up looking it up. I've only crocheted once - a complete afghan for my boyfriend's birthday, and sadly nothing since then (and that was 3 years ago)!

Step two: Attempt to conquer the pattern without any help. Hm.. While this proved to be exciting, after the 6th time of unraveling my work I decided to consult YouTube to figure out why my stitch count was off. Then I was off and running.

So - what is this? The head and ears for a cute gray bunny. Use your imaJENation. I'll post the final result when I'm finished. At this rate and level of excitement, I predict it is merely hours away.