Amigurumi

I found a reference to these adorable little guys in a book, did a little research and found a whole new world of crocheting fun. I just completed my very first amigurumi. I haven't given him a name yet, but he is some sort of bear/mouse creature. He's cute and scary at the same time. I had a lot of fun making this guy and I look forward to making lots more.

I used cheap Red Heart yarn in brown and blue. The body is filled with lentils for the butt and poly-fill stuffing for the rest of the body, arms and head.

My First Sweater From A Pattern

I have finally completed my first sweater crocheted from a pattern! I have attempted patterns before, but tend to get bored, confused or both and give up after a short time. This pattern was advance enough to be challenging, but easy to understand, and fun as hell to put together. It makes use of the Clover Fan Pattern, which is not only beautiful but also interesting to hook. I used a really expensive variegated yarn (This sweater is worth $56.00 in yarn alone!), and someone I showed it to described it as "beachy." I like the sand and sea feel to it, and it is soft and heavy to wear.

The pattern is from a book called Loop-D-Loop (which is filled with incredible patterns). The yarn is by Moda Dea, and it is called Tweedle Dee; the color is Surf and Turf, Lot # 50.

(This sweater is for sale for $100)