Bricks & Butterflies

What a month! Was sick for over two weeks of it and even missed a week of work. Once that horrendous experience was over I worked on my monthly project every chance I got. A brick stitch in the white cashmere blend was quick and turned out to be a pretty pattern while a fancy-fun butterfly stitch in the pink corn blend was a challenging and cute new stitch. I need to seek out new and exciting yarn shops this weekend and start thinking about some ideas for April. Here's hoping for an enchanting SPRING!

February Addition

This month I taught myself two new stitches. The first is this basket weave stitch. It's really plushy and makes for a great blanket texture. The yarn I used for this is a cashmere blend and SO soft! I'm really pleased I purchased it.


The second section I created this month is what's called a V stitch. I made it too tight so it ruffles a little bit but I like the little eyelet design that it created and think it looks lacy while adding a little bit of a delicate touch. It's the same kind of yarn as the baby yellow above, just in a moss color so it's very soft as well.

Clover's Corn Sweater

A new snuggly sweater for my chilly little mutt. She's appreciative enjoying the fruits of my labor as it's in the 20's outside and everything is icy. I found this super-soft yarn made with a cotton/corn blend that I love so much I might add it to a section of the afghan I'm making this year. Will post more on that later. The last sweater I made for her was a little bulky and my first attempt at a dog-sized frock. This one I'm proud of. It didn't take me long and the stitches were really even, not to mention it fits her very well!


As far as detail, there's a little shell edging along the bottom of it but other than that it's fairly plain. I'm getting more comfortable with little design elements so I look forward to creating more unique details.

Square One

I didn't really make any resolutions this year other than I want to learn a few things like how to snowboard and to expand my crocheting abilities. Nothing really profound, so over the past few days I've been thinking I'd like to make something over the entire year to remember it by. I woke up a few days ago with the idea to make a small piece every month and stitch them all together at the end of this year creating an afghan for our bed. I threw this one together last night and this afternoon without a pattern so I think I'm going to stick to that method. I'd like to pick up yarn on our various trips throughout the year to use as well. The two I've used here were really soft yarns I had left over from projects I've made recently so I just used them. The flower was fun to make and the green portion around it is a popcorn stitch that I've read about but never attempted--it came out quite well plus it's very squishy! I look forward to posting more as I go and can't wait to see what the finished product will look like!

Turtle Hats

An old friend of mine from middle school and I found each other on facebook a bit ago. She has this adorable little turtle that she's had forever. Well, she saw pictures of Clover in her little knit accessories and asked me if I could make something even smaller for her turtle. These little pieces are what I came up with. She now has a top hat, snow cap and bow on their way to her. I can't wait to see if these little crochetables fit her wee reptile's head!

Daidrie Apron

Recently I've met one of the sweetest people ever here in Seattle. She's upbeat, passionate and just an all around awesome person. I was a little late getting her gift to her because I'd never made one before so it took a little time to construct. Once complete it's probably one of my favorite things I've created to date. It's a miniature apron ornament/decoration complete with pocket and beaded hanger also made by me. I'm pretty thrilled with how well it turned out.

Squishy Ornaments

For a few of my lovely co-workers I made some amigurumi creatures to decorate their holiday plant life with. Neither were made with a pattern, just a mishmash of what I thought would look best considering the outcome I wanted.

One of my optical partners in crime has the cutest little chihuahua named Chico who was the perfect inspiration for this tiny yarnspiration.


My other co-worker is completely snowman obsessed so I made her a sweet little Frosty to add to her collection.

Gifts by me

This year I made some wearable gifts. I'm getting better with a crochet hook so I was able to complete these two fairly quickly and I'm very happy with how they turned out.

For my little sister who happens to be obsessed with purple I made a hat and scarf. The scarf was a pattern I put together by mashing a couple patterns I have used before. Her hat, on the other hand, was created as I went.


For my Mom I made a cowl out of some fantastic green yarn I found earlier this year(I used some of the left over for my sister's hat and Clover's bonnet from a previous post). She can use it to warm her neck or as a chunky headband. This pattern was a variation on this pattern I found: http://angryolive.livejournal.com/13767.html

Hummingbird Monthly

This was my second filet crochet project. Made for Jon's Aunt this Christmas. I started working on it back in late November and just finished it last night. While it's a tedious project I did have about 4 other projects going at the same time. Oh, the holidays how I love thee! I'm very happy with how it turned out and I'm beginning to really love the more intricate lace-work that can be created with the crochet technique. I hope to work smaller and maybe even make tiny stitched jewelry. Thank goodness I work for an eye doctor, I'm gonna need new glasses SOON!

Babber's Bonnet

It's been quite chilly here in beautiful Seattle, so much so that we're snowed in at the moment. in celebration of the icy weather I've made a snug little head warmer for my tiny companion. I know I know, tormented she may look but I assure you she appreciates this sucker while out in the brisk northwestern air.

Oh my!

seems it's been WAY too long since I blogged. many creations have come into existence since July. I'm really excited about a new crochet technique I've been working hard to perfect. It's known as filet crochet and just about the most fun I've had with a crochet hook. so much like a crochet jigsaw puzzle that slowly comes together before my very eyes. my first attempt was this small dragonfly design table doily.
I blocked for the first time with this project as well. the sheer size increase that occurred by simply blocking will have me doing this with every filet project I attempt. my next project is about 1/3 done and a holiday gift for a close family member. I'll post images of it once completed as the recipient has never used a computer and there's absolutely no way she'll ever see it before it arrives on her doorstep. some other gifts I've whipped up in the last few weeks will have to wait for unveiling as their soon-to-be owners are net junkies to the fullest extent and I don't dare spoil the surprise!

Joshua Train

Over the last couple of weeks I put together this little train complete with puppet passengers. A friend in Atlanta wanted a specially crocheted gift for her son's birthday in a few weeks. I really hope he likes it!

Ninja for my nephew

My nephew's birthday was just a few days before my niece's so I'm sending them a combo cupcake/ninja package.

Dog Dress

Another project from this week. Burnt orange & cream colored knit dress. Made with organic cotton so it's super soft on Clover's sensitive skin <3

Stripe Bag

Finished my bag made from yarn remnants. Took me almost a week but I loooooooooooove it!! Now to rest my paws for a few days before I start on a another project I've been asked to do.

Fiber Duct

Am in the process of making a strap for the bag I'm working on but for now it's an ever growing tube. After a few hours of crocheting I decided to play around with it and a flashlight. The picture turned out looking a little outer spacey I think.

Recycled Yarn

Currently using up a basketful of yarn remnants to make a slouchy/messenger like bag for myself. Making this is been surprisingly therapeutic in a way because working with every individual yarn reminds me of past projects I've created. Reflecting back on my accomplishments in crochet this year sort of forces me to realize how far I've come working this craft. I started knitting about two years ago and ended up really disliking it so I strayed from yarn of any kind until we moved to Seattle. Once here and unable to find work I read a book about amigurumi called Creepy Cute Crochet that Jon gave me last year as a birthday present. The creatures in the book were adorable and this book is also where the patterns for my cute little ninjas came from(which I plan to make more of in the near future). After crocheting those I picked up a set of cheap metal crochet hooks and found a local store that almost always has a yarn sale and haven't stopped since. Not only do I find it relaxing, but others seem to like my work enough so that I can sell a few items(on Etsy mostly) a month and pay for more yarn, buttons and supplies to keep me making more. It's so much fun to create and keeps me busy when I'm not searching the job market or out on interviews.

Piggy Angel

Spent today designing and crocheting this tiny swine for my friend Krystal. Came out pretty cute methinks!

Red Bow Rings

I made two new rings today. Both in bright red. One a flat bow and one a puffy bow. They're both sweet little additions to my shop. Can be seen and purchased on Etsy now!

Becky's Beanie

My friend Becky asked me to make her a beanie a few weeks ago and I found this super soft wool blend yarn that's perfect so here it is! Should keep her nice and warm while she's in Germany. Can also be seen on my Etsy Shop and if you'd like one I take requests!