Owl Mittens

I wanted to make a pair of mittens to match the hat I made my grandniece but that was going nowhere fast. I used a pattern that I'll link to and added a few touches to make it an owl. I tried a handful of patterns but they either didn't look right or the pattern made little sense. So I went back to my standby and I really like this pattern. I used it last year to make mittens for my brothers kid's and they loved them so much. 

  The pattern is clearly written and the mittens work up pretty fast. It's easy to add rows or stitches to make a larger size for older kids. Here's the link to the actual mitten pattern:  https://thecraftfrog.wordpress.com/2010/12/28/animal-winter-wear/

I followed the pattern through R 10 and on R 11 I started the pink. 
For the tufts I used the smallest pom pom maker in my set.
I used an F/3.75mm hook for these
 Eyes
MR with CC 2
R 1        SC 6, finish off                            6
R 12        Join white, 2 SC each st, sl st                    12
R 3        Ch 1, *SC 1, 2 SC* around, finish off                18

Beak
R 1        Ch 2, 3 HDC in 2nd ch from hk, turn                3
R 2        Ch 2 & turn, 2 HDC in 1st st, HDC, DC, HDC in
        next st, 2 HDC in last st, finish off                7

Baby owl plushie

This is the little plush I made to go along with all the winter wear for my grandniece's birthday. It's so cute and tiny.

 F/3.75mm hook
Worsted weight yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 9mm safety eyes
Polyfill or other stuffing

Written with US terms

CC        Contrast color
Ch        Chain
Hk        Hook
MC        Main color
SC        Single crochet
Sl st        Slip stitch
St        Stitch

Make 2 eyes with white
Form MR, 8 SC in ring, leave enough room to push safety eyes through, finish off leaving long tail for sewing.

In CC
R 1        Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hk                6
R 2        2 SC in each st                        12
R 3        *SC 1, 2 SC*                        18
R 4        *SC 2, 2 SC*                        24
R 5        Change to MC an SC around                24
R 6-9        SC around                        24
    Place and sew on eyes. With yellow sew on a beak. Stuff
R 10        SC across back until eyes are centered on front,
        sl st remaning stitches through front and back of owl,
         finish off leaving a tail and sew closed

Make two small pom poms and sew to beginning and end of R 10






This is a free pattern and you are welcome to make and sell the finished product, just please give me the credit for creating it. Do not copy and redistribute the pattern and claim it as your own.

Toddler Sized Owl Keyhole Scarf

This is the final pattern I wrote for the owl set I'm giving my grandniece for her second birthday. I've never tried making one of these before, let alone writing out a pattern for one so my fingers are crossed. I looked at several other scarves as well as Q&A posts about the sizing but my model isn't here today and I have to get it packed and ready for shipping before he'll be back. Meh, still cute and if it's too big she can grow into it.

 G/4.25mm & I/5.25mm hooks
Worsted weight yarn
    MC, CC, scraps of white, eye color, yellow/orange for beak
Yarn/tapestry needle
Scissors

Pattern written with US terms

Ch        Chain
CC        Contrast color
CC 2        Contrast color (for eyes)
DC        Double crochet
HDC        Half double crochet
MC        Main color
MR        Magic ring
St        Stitch


Ch 9 with MC using size I hook
R 1        DC in 4th ch from hk and each ch to end            96
R 2-4        Ch 3 & turn, DC in 2nd st and each st across            96
R 5        Ch 3 & turn, DC in 2nd st and next 75, ch 12
        sk 12, DC last 8 st                        84
R 6        Ch 3 & turn, DC in 2nd st and next 7 st, 1 DC in
        each ch, DC to end                        96
R 7-9        Ch 3 & turn, DC in 2nd st and each st across            96
        DO NOT finish off at this point
Face
R 1        Ch 3, work 17 DC evenly along ends of previous rows    18
R 2-4        Ch 3 & turn, DC each st across, finish off MC        18
R 5        Color change to CC, ch 3, DC in 2nd st and next 14        18
R 6-7        Ch 3 & turn, DC each st across, finish off            18

Eyes
MR with CC 2
R 1        SC 6, finish off                            6
R 12        Join white, 2 SC each st, sl st                    12
R 3        Ch 1, *SC 1, 2 SC* around, finish off                18

Beak
R 1        Ch 2, 3 HDC in 2nd ch from hk, turn                3
R 2        Ch 2 & turn, 2 HDC in 1st st, HDC, DC, HDC in
        next st, 2 HDC in last st, finish off                7



 This is a free pattern and you are welcome to make and sell the finished product, just please give me the credit for creating it. Do not copy and redistribute the pattern and claim it as your own.

Toddler Owl Purse

This is the little purse I made for my grandniece's 2nd birthday. It's 7 1/2 inches wide and 5 inches tall. 

 H/5mm hook
Worsted weight yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors

Written with US terms
Beginning ch 3 counts as 1st DC of row

CC               Contrast color
CC 2            Contrast color for eyes
Ch               Chain
Ch sp         Chain space
DC              Double crochet
Hk               Hook
MC             Main color
MR             Magic ring
Rem lp        Remaining loops of chain
SC               Single crochet
Sl st             Slip stitch
St                 Stitch


Bag
With CC ch 25
R 1             2 SC in 2nd ch from hk, SC next 22 ch, 4 SC last ch,
                  turn and SC 22 rem lp, 2 SC last lp, sl st                           52
R 2-4          Ch 3, DC around, sl st                                                        52
R 5             Change to MC, ch 3, DC around, sl st                             52
R 6-9          Ch 3, DC around, sl st                                                        52
R 10           Ch 1, SC around, sl st                                                         52
R 11           Ch 1, SC 7 st, ch 8 & sk 10 st, SC 18, ch 8 & sk 10 st,
                   SC last 5 st, sl st                                                                  32
R 12            Ch 1, SC 7 st, SC 10 in ch sp, SC 18, SC 10 in ch sp,
                    SC last 5 st, sl st                                                                 52
R 13            Ch 1, SC around, finish off                                               52


Eyes
MR with CC 2
R 1             SC 6, finish off                                                                     6
R 12           Join white, 2 SC each st, sl st                                          12
R 3             Ch 1, *SC 1, 2 SC* around, finish off                             18

Beak
R 1            Ch 2, 3 HDC in 2nd ch from hk, turn                                 3
R 2            Ch 2 & turn, 2 HDC in 1st st, HDC, DC, HDC in
                  next st, 2 HDC in last st, finish off                                    7

This is a free pattern and you are welcome to make and sell the finished product, just please give me the credit for creating it. Do not copy and redistribute the pattern and claim it as your own.

Toddler sized owl hat

This is the owl hat that I made for my grandniece's 2nd birthday. Super cute and easy enough to make in a day or two. It's made to fit someone with a 20 inch head so it would work for more than just a toddler, maybe add a few extra rows depending on the person.

 I/5.25mm hk
Worsted weight yarn
Yarn needle
Scissors

Pattern written with US terms

Ch               Chain
CC              Contrast color for hat
CC 2           Contrast color for eyes
DC              Double crochet
HDC           Half double crochet
MC             Main color
Rem lp        Remaining loop of chain
Sl st            Slip stitch
St                Stitch
Sk                Skip

R 1           With MC, ch 29, 2 DC in 3rd ch from hk, 1 DC in next 24 ch,
                 4 DC in last ch, turn work and DC in next 24 rem lp,
                 2 DC in last ch, sl st to 1st DC, ch 2                                                56
R 2-9        DC each st around, sl st to 1st DC, ch 2                                         56
R 10         Change color and DC around, sl st to 1st DC, ch 2                      56
R 11-14    DC each st, sl st to 1st DC, ch 2                                                      56
                             Finish off

Ear flap
                 Lay flat, count 4 back from side and join with CC
R 1           Ch 1 and HDC in same st as join, HDC next 7 st                           8
R 2           Ch 1 & turn, HDC in 2nd st, HDC next 4 st, sk 1 st,
                 HDC in last st                                                                                     6
R 3           Ch 1 & turn, HDC in 2nd st, HDC next 2 st, sk 1 st,
                 HDC in last st                                                                                     4
R 4           Ch 1 & turn, HDC in 2nd st, sk 1 st, HDC in last st                       2
                            Finish off

        For 2nd ear flap, sk 20 st across front and join with CC,
        repeat R 1-4

        To trim, join CC in middle of back, ch 1, HDC in same st,
        HDC around, finish off

Eyes
        MR with CC 2
R 1           8 HDC in ring, sl st to join, finish off                                             8
R 2           With white, 2 HDC each st, sl st, ch 1                                           16
R 3          *HDC 1, 2 HDC* around, sl st, finish off                                       24

Beak
R 1          With yellow, ch 3, 2 DC in 3rd ch from hook, turn                       3
R 2           Ch 3, DC in 1st st, DC, TrC, DC in 2nd st,
                 2 DC in last st, finish off                                                                 7

Flap braids
        For each side cut 3 strands of MC & CC approx 36 in long.
        Thread into skipped st of R 4 and braid. Mine are around
        7 1/2 in long

Tufts
        Half a large pompom with equal lengths of MC & CC


 This is a free pattern and you are welcome to make and sell the finished product, just please give me the credit for creating it. Do not copy and redistribute the pattern and claim it as your own.

My grandniece is turning 2 this week so I was looking around Ravelry and random Google searches trying to decide what to make her. I found a really cute little owl hat and started it right away. When it was done I used my grandnephew as a model to see if it would fit her, he's one month older. I was very disappointed to find that it was nowhere close to big enough. 
I'm not one to give up easily once my mind is set on something, which in this case is a good thing. I measured my grandnephew and set out to make an owl hat that would fit. I got a little carried away with how cute it turned out and the hat became part of a matching set.
Hat, check.
Mittens, check.
Scarf, check.
Purse, check.
Plushie, check. 
Maybe more than just a little carried away but it was fun and everything came out so cute I couldn't help it. The mittens are the only part that I didn't create the pattern for. It doesn't get cold for long here so by the time I wrote up a pattern that worked and I liked it would be warm again.
So here's what the entire set looks like. Patterns will follow.

 

Flower Tawashi Pattern

Back again with another free pattern. I've started working on gifts and gift sets to sell for the holidays since that time is rapidly approaching. There are a lot of tawashi patterns out there so I decided to try making my own addition. This is the finished product and untested pattern for it. 

     Flower Tawashi   


Hook         H/5mm & N/10mm
Acrylic yarn    Flower color(FC) white, Contrast color 1(CC1) yellow,
        Contrast color 2(CC2) green
Tulle  (do not use tulle with glitter. The glitter will come out and scratch
    whatever you're washing and you'll end up looking like a unicorn
    threw up on you)
Yarn/Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge isn't important as long as the top and bottom are the same size. The
tulle center should be slightly smaller to fit inside.
You can make this out of cotton instead of acrylic yarn.

Terms
SC    Single crochet
DC    Double crochet
Sl st    Slip stitch
Ch    Chain

Special Stitch
For the popcorn stitch you work your 4 DC as usual. After you finish the 4th
stitch you turn the work and slip stitch into the top of the 1st stitch. If you haven't
done this stitch before I recommend finding a tutorial on Youtube.

Work both parts of flower with smaller hook
Start with Magic Circle
    Flower       
R 1        With CC1 ch 1, *4DC poporn, ch1* into MC 8x,
        join with sl st, finish off
R 2        Join with FC into any ch 1 sp, ch 1, *4DC popcorn, ch 1*
        2x into each ch 1 sp, join with sl st
R 3        Ch 1, *4DC popcon, ch 1 into 1st st, 4DC popcorn, ch 1 2x
        into 2nd st* join with sl st, finish off
R 4        Join CC2 into any ch 1 sp from R 3, ch 1, 3 HDC each ch 1 sp,
        join with sl st, finish off

    Back       
R 1        With CC2, Ch 1, SC 8 into MR                8
R 2        2 SC each st                                             16
R 3        *SC 1, 2 SC*                                           24
R 4        *SC 2, 2 SC*                                           32
R 5        *SC 3, 2 SC*                                           40
R 6        *SC 4, 2 SC*                                           48
R 7        *SC 5, 2 SC*                                           56
R 8        *SC 6, 2 SC*                                           64
R 9        *SC 7, 2 SC* (do not finish off)                72

Work tulle with larger hook
    Filler       
R 1        With tulle, ch 1 and SC 8 into MR            8
R 2        2 SC each st                                            16
R 3        *SC 1, 2 SC*                                         24
R 4        *SC 2, 2 SC* Finish off                          32

    Finishing   
With tulle between both pieces slip stitch together using back loops only.

Optional handle. Slip stitch into remaining loop of 1st stitch, chain 13 and slip
stitch into opposite remaining loop. Slip stitch into next stitch, chain 1, turn and
single crochet 15 over chain, slip stitch into next remaining loop. Slip stitch into
next stitch, chain 1 and single crochet each stitch across, slip stitch into next st.
Repeat last row once more then finish off and weave in ends.

Notes:  This is a free pattern and you can make as many of these as you'd like.
Keep them for yourself, give them as gifts, or sell them, as long as you give me
the credit for creating the pattern. Do not copy this pattern and claim it as your
own, either online or printed out, because that's just plain rude.

Lalaloopsy Littles Doll Crochet Pattern

I have a grandniece and grandnephew who are both around 1 1/2 and they love playing with my daughter's Lalaloopsy dolls. My grandnephew has recently learned how to throw, great for playing ball but not so much with everything else. Since I had just finished making several dresses and outfits for Lalaloopsy dolls I decided to give making the Littles dolls as well. This is the finished design and the kiddos loved their new babies. 

 Hk size~ F/3.75
Worsted weight(4) yarn in cream and white for doll
Super Bulky(6) yarn in your choice of color for hair
2  3/4in buttons for eyes
Black felt for lashes on girl doll
Pink felt for cheeks
Crochet Thread for mouth
Embroidery thread to sew on lashes and cheeks
Scissors
Tapestry, Yarn, and Embroidery needles
Fiberfill
*Optional*
Lint roller. When making and attaching the hair I got covered in fuzz.
Safety Pin for the diaper. If it's for a small child then try using a decorative button that only looks like a safety pin. Locking stitch markers or party favors, if none of those you can try silver/gray embroidery floss and hand stitching one on.
Bit of red felt for a small heart on the back of the diaper. The dolls have their 'sewn to life' date on them.



    Other options      
Bulky(5) yarn for hair. You can go smaller, it just takes longer to attach.
Substitute Cream yarn for any color you want your doll. She's your doll, or gift, so have fun with it!
Embroidery floss for mouth
Scraps of fleece for lashes & cheeks
Eyes don't have to be the same color. One or both eyes can be closed for a wink or sleeping baby. You can make an eye patch for a pirate or X for zombie.
Crochet a small circle for cheeks
Fabric scrap filled with Poly Pellets in bottom to help the doll sit nicely
Magic Circle instead of ch 2
Skip the sl st, ch 1 thoughout pattern if you don't want a 'seam'. That's just my preference when making amigurumi
Instead of sewing a smile on you can use decorative buttons, like a kiss or even a moustache.
Add bows or flowers to her hair ties for that special finishing touch.

Notes: You can make this for yourself or as a gift. You are more than welcome to sell the finished product, just give me credit for the pattern. Do not repost this pattern and claim it as your own, that's just plain rude. If you alter the pattern please send me a picture and directions so others can give it a try, I will give you the credit for your work.
The most important part of making this doll is having fun with it! Make your baby as unique as you, or the person the baby is for, are.

    Head      
R 1        Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hk, sl st, ch 1        6
R 2        2 SC each st, sl st, ch 1                                 12
R 3        *SC 1, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                               18
R 4        *SC 2, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                               24
R 5        *SC 3, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                               30
R 6        *SC 4, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                               36
R 7        *SC 5, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                               42
R 8        *SC 6, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                               48
R 9-15        SC each st, sl st, ch 1                              48
R 16        *SC 6, dec* sl st, ch 1                               42
R 17        *SC 5, dec* sl st, ch 1                               36
R 18        *SC 4, dec* sl st, ch 1                               30
R 19        *SC 3, dec* sl st, ch 1                               24
R 20        *SC 2, dec* sl st, ch 1                               18
        (This is where I stuff the head)
R 21        *SC 1, dec* sl st, ch 1                               12
R 22        Dec around, finish off                                   6

    Body      
R 1        Ch 2, 6 SC in 2nd ch from hk, sl st, ch 1        6
R 2        2 SC each st, sl st, ch 1                                12
R 3        *SC 1, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                              18
R 4        *SC 2, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1                              24
R 5        SC around, sl st, ch 1                                   24
R 6        Change to Cream, SC around, sl st, ch 1      24
R 7        *SC 6, dec* sl st, ch 1                                 21
R 8        *SC 5, dec* sl st, ch 1                                 18
R 9        *SC 4, dec* sl st, ch 1                                 15
R 10        *SC 3, dec* sl st, finish off                         12
               Leave a long tail for sewing


For the hair I cut 36 pieces of yarn 14 inch long. Using an I/5.25mm hook to chain along the center of the yarn, 2 strands at a time, leaving a long tail on both the beginning and end of the chain. I stitched the hair to the head along the chain, making sure to catch each strand. The 'part' isn't exactly straight but if you've ever tried putting pigtails on a toddler you know that's normal.
I cut another strand of 14 inch yarn for each pigtail, wrapping it around several times. You don't need to wrap this tightly, it will bunch up. Run the embroidery floss through the wrapped part, catching all the hair and securing it from pulling free. Now sew the pigtail to the head so it doesn't flop out of place, she'll look silly if you don't. All that's left now is to trim the ends and tidy it up.
If you want your doll to have longer hair you can leave it as it is or even cut your strands longer than 14 inches. Or you can use whatever method you like to make and attach her hair.


    Arms      
R 1        Ch 3, SC in 2nd ch from hk, 3 SC in next ch,
        SC in rem loop on other side of ch, sl st, ch 1            5
R 2        SC each st, sl st, ch 1                                          5
R 3        SC 1st 2 st, Bobbles st, SC last 2 st, sl st, ch 1    5
    (Make sure the bobble pushes out, this is the thumb)
R 4-6        SC around, sl st, ch 1                                      5
        Leave a long tail for sewing

    Legs      
R 1        Ch 5, SC in 2nd ch from hk, SC in next 2 ch,
        4 SC in last ch, in rem loops on other side of ch
        SC 3, sl st, ch 1                                                    10
R 2        SC each st, sl st, ch 1                                      10
R 3        SC 2, SC 3 tog twice, SC 2, sl st, ch 1             6
R 4        SC around, sl st, ch 1                                       6
        (Start stuffing here)
R 5-7        SC around, sl st, ch 1                                    6
        Leave a long tail for sewing

    Assembly  
Stitch hair, eyes, lashes, and cheeks to head.
(To make the cheeks I traced around a button.)
Stitch on a mouth. (It doesn't have to be a smile.)
Sew the body to the head.
Sew the tops of the arms and legs closed, then sew them on the body.
(I pinned the pieces on to decide where I wanted them before sewing.)
If you're giving the doll a safety pin or heart on the bottom, now's the time to add those.

These are pics I took as I worked on the hair. I'm still not overly satisfied with the results so it's a work in progress.

First is the hair for the girl doll.

This is the hair after crocheting it into a chain.

Below is the hair after it's been sewn on along the chain.

 Below is the hair after it's been wrapped. I went with short hair for this doll.

Now for the baby boy.

I used the same method to make and attach the hair as I used for the girl.

I used pins to mark where I wanted to sew the hair to the side.

 I flipped the chain down for the boy. The 'bump' looked less like a braid according to my daughter. I used 'parted' the hair to the side instead of down the center.

 I staggered the length of the hair so it A, left fewer 'bald' spots, and B, there was too much to work it all the same length. I worked the front down the side and the back to fill in.

 I used craft glue on the ends of the hair to keep it from fraying or coming loose of the stitching. It didn't come out as stiff as I was afraid it would so that was a bonus. This was a lot of work and took almost a full day to stitch in place and wait for glue to dry so I could continue.

Lalaloopsy Knit Dress

Needles US 8/4mm
Medium weight yarn (4)
Scissors
Tapestry & embroidery needles
Embroidery thread
1 Small button






This is the first knitting pattern I have written so bear with me if it's not that well done. If you want to do it from the bottom up just CO 52. Where I cast on another stitch just knit/purl 2 together.
 You can make this for yourself or as a gift. You are more than welcome to sell the finished product, just give me credit for the pattern. Do not repost this pattern and claim it as your own.

CO 20 st

R 1        Knit across                        20
R 2        Purl 4, BO 2, purl 8, BO 2, purl 4            16
R 3        Knit 4, CO 3, knit 8, CO 3, knit 4            22
R 4        Purl across                        22
R 5        Knit 8, CO 1, knit 6, CO 1, knit 8            24
R 6-10        Work in stockinette st                    24
R 11        *Knit 5, CO 1* 2x, knit 4, *CO 1, knit 5* 2x        28
R 12-14    Work in stockinette st                    28
R 15        *Knit 6, CO 1* 2x, knit 4, *CO 1, knit 6* 2x        32
R 16        Purl across                        32
R 17        *Knit 7, CO 1* 2x, knit 4, *CO 1, knit 7* 2x        36
R 18        Change color, purl across                36
R 19-20    Work in stockinette st                    36
R 21        *Knit 4, CO 1* 8x                    44
R 22-24    Work in stockinette st                    44
R 25        *Knit 5, CO 1* 8x                    52
R 26-43    Work in stockinette st                    52

Sew back of dress from bottom using mattress stitch. Leave top 2 inches open, attach button and loop at top.

The shoes are not my design, they just went with the dress. I made these 10 rows and left off the laces so they'd look like boots instead of sneakers. You can find the free pattern here:  http://rapunzelmodernday.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/crochet-lalaloopsy-shoes.html

Crochet Lalaloopsy Dress

Here's my first ever free pattern. This crochet dress is made to fit a full size Lalaloopsy doll.
This is a pattern I made myself and you are welcome to use it and sell the finished product. All I ask is that you give me the credit for creating the pattern.

Hook size~ F/3.75
Yarn~ 4, medium weight
1 small button
Tapestry needle
Scissors


Stitch Guide
Ch= Chain
HDC= Half Double Crochet
SC= Single Crochet
DC= Double Crochet
Sl st= Slip Stitch
V Stitch= Double crochet, chain 2, double crochet worked in same stitch
Shell= 5 double crochet worked in a single st
Sk= Skip stitch/es



    Bodice       
R 1        Ch 11, HDC in 2nd ch from hook, HDC in next 4 ch, SC in last 5 ch, ch 1 & turn  (10 HDC)
                                    All st from here worked in Back Loop Only
R 2        SC 5, HDC 5, ch 1 & turn     (10 HDC)
R 3        HDC 5, SC 1, sl st 3, SC 1, ch 1 & turn     (10 HDC)
R 4        SC 1, ch 3, SC 1, HDC 5, ch 1 & turn     (10 HDC)
R 5        HDC 5, SC 5, ch 1 & turn     (10HDC)
R 6        SC 5, HDC 5, ch 1 & turn     (10 HDC)
R 7-14        Alternate rows 6 & 7     (10 HDC)
R 15        SC 1, sl st 3, SC 1, HDC 5, ch 1 & turn     (10 HDC)
R 16        HDC 5, SC 1, 3 SC in ch sp, SC 1, ch 1 & turn     (10 HDC)
R 17        SC 5, HDC 5, ch 1 & turn     (10 HDC)
R 18        HDC 5, SC 5, join with sl st to last st of 1st row     (10 HDC)

    Dress       
R 1        In spaces between rows, *SC 1, 2 SC*, sl st, ch 1     (30 SC)
R 2        *SC 2, 2 SC* sl st, ch 1     (36 SC)
R 3        SC in 1st st, *sk 2 st, 5 DC in 3rd, sk 2 st, SC* sl st, ch 4     (6 shells)
R 4        DC in 1st st, *ch 2, SC in top of shell, ch 2, V st in SC from prev row* sl st, ch 4    (6 SC, 12 DC)
R 5        SC in 1st ch 2 sp, *5 DC in the next ch 2 sp, SC in next ch 2 sp* 5 DC in last ch 2 sp, sl st, ch 4
R 6        Repeat row 4
R 7        Repeat row 5
R 8-13  Shell in center DC of each shell from previous row, DC in each SC of previous row, sl st, ch 3

A bit about me

Hmm, where to start? I'm a mom of four, three of them grown, and a widow. I've done a little of this and that for crafting over the years. These days I focus more on crochet, especially amigurumi. I love cute little plushies and have a lot of fun making them. I've recently taken up knitting and still consider myself a complete novice.
I sew but not as much as when my kids were younger. It was easy when I could pick up a pattern and make them a dozen pairs of shorts for the summer but these days it's all about cosplay with them. I've done some counted cross stitch, floral wreaths and crowns, and attempted using clay but that was a disaster.
I've been thinking about making a blog for my crochet stuff for a while and decided it was finally time to sit down to do it. To start I'll be posting my own patterns that I'm sharing for free. These will be things that I don't plan to make and sell on etsy or things I deem too cute to not share. 

A quick list of my favorite things 

Color:        Purple
Animal:      Rabbit or Dragon
Number:    86 (yes, I have a favorite number)
Drink:        Coffee, I'm addicted to the stuff
Food:        I don't think I have a favorite food
Style:         Creepy cute things are love
Movie:       Changes constantly
TV show:   Elementary, NCIS all 3, Doctor Who, Aibou
Anime:       Tokyo Ghoul, Shingeki no Kyojin/Attack on Titan, Sword Art Online
Music:        Japanese rock
Band:          Top 5 are, the GazettE, Dir en Grey, X Japan, Mejibray, Smileberry