One of the perks of living in a high-rise apartment is a rare brush with the airborne wilds. The past two springs, a fledgling kestrel has crash-landed on my air-con unit as (s)he practices the finer points of flight. https://youtube.com/shorts/gc5V5ygvs2I?feature=share VIDEO: Junior, weighing his options. This year's youngster I've taken to calling Junior. When Junior… Continue reading Man in the Moon wreath; craft updates
Tag: amigurumi
All-seeing mushrooms
Cyclops mushrooms are a kooky little in-between project that kept a smile on my face throughout! I have no doubt my nieces would appreciate these fanciful charms. PHOTO: Amigurumi cyclops mushies Crocheted with Phildar Coton 3 yarn and a 2.5mm hook, and fitted with glass cabochon eyes, finished mushies are about 9cm from base to… Continue reading All-seeing mushrooms
New amigurumi rooster
One of my favorite things to do in my crafting downtime is to make toys and amigurumi figures. This new rooster was one of the cleverest, most enjoyable patterns I've done yet! He is a little bigger than similar figures I've done in the past, standing a full 26cm (10 inches) and balancing his handsome… Continue reading New amigurumi rooster
Balloon dog + a peek at Rembrandt etchings
Balloon animals are purely delightful! They evoke memories of amusement parks and celebrations from childhood. Here's an amigurumi dog version that's hot off my hook, from a wonderful pattern by Knotmonster. I had so much fun making this figure that I'll certainly do a few more in the coming weeks. Sometimes frivolous, simple pleasures are in… Continue reading Balloon dog + a peek at Rembrandt etchings
Autumn amigurumi: pumpkins and goldfish purse; a spot of nature
"If I were a bird, I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns." - George Eliot Happy Halloween, my friends! I love this time of year, as not only is the weather cooler and more conducive to hunkering down with crafts - we're also on the cusp of some of my favorite holidays,… Continue reading Autumn amigurumi: pumpkins and goldfish purse; a spot of nature
New bison amigurumi + more catching up
It's so nice to be able to come back to the blog after more than a month away. Although I've been inordinately busy at work, I haven't been idle with crafting. In early June, I finished a lovely, shimmery half-moon shawl using YarnArt Flowers, one of the many gradient yarn cakes in my stash. This… Continue reading New bison amigurumi + more catching up
Amigurumi millipede unleashed
Finally, my biggest ami project to date is done: the technicolor millipede has been unleashed! From nose to rump, he measures 140cm (55 inches - or 4 feet, 7 inches). He has 108 blue feet, and neon green antennae that measure 12cm (5 inches). I haven't given him a name yet. The pattern is from… Continue reading Amigurumi millipede unleashed
Early Spring bloom + craft update
Under the wire with my first post in a month, and the last and only post for March! While on vacation in January, I predicted I'd have a rough time of it in March, as I have an extraordinarily heavy load at work this semester. Not to worry - I find time to play whenever… Continue reading Early Spring bloom + craft update
Bloganuary: “How far back in your family tree can you go?” + New butterfly
I'm a little behind on the WordPress Bloganuary challenge (this question is from a couple of days ago), but really fortunate to have a few digital photos to share. It is hard to keep up with these Bloganuary questions, as they deserve much, much fuller responses than I can give in one day. The short… Continue reading Bloganuary: “How far back in your family tree can you go?” + New butterfly
New alpaca amigurumi + market visit and walk
My new alpaca basket buddy is finished. I just put the final stitches into him last night, and he is ready to hold pens, hooks, or odds and ends. From toe to tail, he is about 20cm (8 inches). Compared to most other amigurumi I've made, this one was technically a little tricky - not… Continue reading New alpaca amigurumi + market visit and walk
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