Cushions and blankets

I finished my first cushion cover today. It was an easy make and I had so much fun with it.!! <3

<3 tell me what you think.



Here is the progress of my blanket too. another half to go!

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Big Blanket: A work in progress

I've been hooking like mad for the past few days. Days? I meant weeks. Weeks of continuous yarnage- and many amigurumis, cellphone cases, hats and doilies later and I am still not tired of it. It isn't a bad thing. At least I have something to look forward to when I get home or when I'm lulled.

I embarked on the Big blanket project a few weeks ago. The big blanket was a project that was well planned, well thought of - complete with sketches, swatch planning, designing and many hours of contemplating. I spent quite some time with the recepient of the big blanket to talk to him about what we want for this design. He's embarking on some kind of journey so I wanted to give him something to remind him of the warmth here.

This blanket is made of TEAL, YELLOW, BROWN and NAVY 4ply worsted weight yarn and made with an F hook. There are 28 10 inch granny squares (projected) for this project and im thinking its going to be about 45 inches x 80 inches. its the first time im embarking on this HUGE project and sure enough, ive had some problems with continuing it. Yet, its an inspiring project - so im not rushing it. I still have a few weeks anyway to finish it. It will be my biggest project to date - so Im pretty psyched.

Yet, I still have a couple more things in my head that I need to make.

1. My Dad's Golf Club Mitts ( Ive made one and I still need 3 more).
2. Bag for my grandmother
3, Gloves/ Mittens
4. My own granny square blanket.

At least those are the major projects I am thinking about. I also taught my sister how to crochet and now she's hooked. Literally, I think there is something about crocheting that makes people happy. I know I am happy.

Happy Hookin!

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Colored Bear! :)

This is my most colorful creation yet! made with a lot of yarn and love this is for my neice. I really love it! Kulay is so cute!

My sister made a similar one. Its all brown/tan though!! <3

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Ninja Bunny

'nuff said. <3 Forgive the ugly pic. it doesnt do him justice

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Zukki the Chihuahua

Hi! I'm Zukki the Chihuahua! Marikit made me today! <3 My friend is tsuki... the cute little kitty...

We are bottlecap sized!



Comments are love. <3

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Tsuki the Kitty ( PATTERN INSIDE)

I made this little critter last night and I loved it. My dear Koi called him Tsuki and since she looks like a moon cat, the name stuck. This is the first time im working with an amigurumi this small and i loved it. in fact, I made a mini chihuahua, Zukki as well.

I wrote up the pattern.This is my first pattern. Forgive me for mistakes I wasnt writing it down when I was making it, but this is basically how I made it


TSUKI the KITTY

( Note: I usually start with the magic ring or ch 2 and then sc in the ring)
Head.

R1 - 6 sc in the ring (6)
R2- 2 sc in each sc around (12)
R3- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next* 6 times (18)
R4- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times (24)
R5- *2sc in next stitch , sc in next 3 sc* 6 times (30)
R6- *2sc in next stitch, sc in next 4 stitches* 6 times (36)
R7-8- 1 sc in each stitch around (36)
R9- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 4 stitches* 6 times (30)
R10- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 3 stitches* 6 times(24)
R11- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 2 stitches- 6 times (18)
** at this point you can start stuffing it with polyfil**
R12- *sc 2 together, sc in the next stitch* 6 times (12)
R13- *sc 2 together* until close.
Fasten off, leave enough yarn for joining.

Body

R1 - 6 sc in the ring (6)
R2- 2 sc in each sc around (12)
R3- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next* 6 times (18)
R4- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times (24)
R5- *2sc in next stitch , sc in next 3 sc* 6 times (30)
R6-7- 1 sc in each stitch around (30)
R8- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 3 stitches* 6 times(24)
R9- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 2 stitches- 6 times (18)
** at this point you can start stuffing it with polyfil**
R10- *sc 2 together, sc in the next stitch* 6 times (12)
R11- *sc 2 together* until close.
Fasten off, leave enough yarn for joining.


Ears.
*make 2*

R1- 4sc in ring.
R2-*1 sc 2 sc in the next stitch * 2 times (6 sc)
R3- *2sc, 2sc in the next stitch* 2 times (8)
R4- *3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch* 2 times (10)
Finish off and leave tail long enough for fastening to head

LEGS
*make 4*

R1- 4 sc in ring
R2-4 - sc in each sc around
fasten off and leave tail long enough to fasten to body
* you can make this as long as you want I like my legs short and stubby*

TAIL

R1- ch12 (or longer if you want), sc in each sc, at this point it will start to curl. let it be.
now fasten off and then start whip stitching so it forms a tube. fasten off.

ASSEMBLY.

Now fasten all kitty parts. make sure you stitch together the front paws. and folde the ears so it looks like kitty ears. stitch the details and put a ribbon around her neck. or you can chain 16 and attach it around her neck, the pendant is only a chain 3 join in a ring with a smaller hook.

ENJOY TSUKI! <3

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Crochet thoughts and rantings on

I finished my reports early. Now I am dawdling while planning what to make tonight. I want to crochet now, but it would be rude. So I am contenting myself in looking at patterns I could use. ( I should make a pattern book) AND I really should continue the blanket. ( I WILL! I WILL!) and plan for the little business we are planning to start. Im thinking crocheted goods, sold individually, just a little bit. :) It might go a long way.

As for christmas presents. I'm making dolls/pillows/keychains for the kids, ribbons and tnings. Im not decided yet, but definitely, if I find the right polyfil I'll make amigurumis by the dozen. I just love them little critters. :)If not, bonnets and other adorable thingies await the lucky kids...

Maybe I could sell Mike Wazowskis, or mario cannons, little mushrooms or baby stars. .. I should stock up on beads and the like. It's gonna be fun. I think I'll be having more fun -- making new things are fun. making money off them is fun also but challenging myself to make things are the best.

:)

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