GCB Mini Monster

Okay, after finishing Ashton earlier this week, I am in am in the mood to make more amigurumi.  So here is my first one from Monster's Toybox.  This is Mini Monster in the Toy Box:

I used the remaining yarn from making Ashton as well since you only need 65 yards of a main color and 15 yards of a contrasting color to make one.  He is only 7" tall as compared to 12" tall for the full sized Monster in the Toy Box.

 

This little guy was quick and so much fun to make, I made him with only 3 1/2 hours of work.  I am making more of them as we speak.  I am hoping to find good homes for them soon!

Supplies:
Pattern: Mini Monster in the Toy Box by Alyssa Voznak
Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Waltz Worsted in GCB and Cavemoss Green
Hook: US G (4.0 mm)

Ashton Mystery CAL

I recently participated in a mystery CAL (Crochet A Long) with the Freshstitches group on Ravelry for September.  As I made the parts for the clues, I was unsure of the end result.  I thought it might have been a fox but I was expecting more parts to be made with clue #3 but there were none.

 

Here is Ashton:

 

 

Ashton is a puppy pillow.  I love how he came out!  Here's his back side too:

 

I think he has a cute little butt with a stubby tail.  Don't you just want to hug him!

 

Supplies:

Pattern: Ashton Mystery CAL by Stacey Trock

Yarn: Dancing Dogs Dyeworks Waltz Worsted in GCB and Cavemoss mini skein

Hook: U.S. Size G (4.0 mm)

Crocheted Infinity Scarf

Here is an infinity scarf that I made this week:

It is 64" long lays nicely wrapped around my neck twice.  I wore it to work and I got 5 orders for more.  I'm off to buy some new colors of yarn to get crocheting!!!

 

 

Supplies:

Pattern: Kendall Square Infinity Scarf by Kristina Olson

Yarn: Impeccible Solds by Loops & Threads (Michael's brand) - Lavendar

Hook: US J

Baby Reo's Hat Collection

A friend of hubby's that he snowmobiles with is expecting their first child in February.  His wife, Barbara, asked me to make the baby fun hats to wear for fun baby pictures.  Reo was born on Super Bowl Sunday, February 2nd, at 9:30 am!

Here they are:

Plain Hats

Bear Hat

Chick Hat

Mickey Hat

Owl Hat

  

Newborn Long Tail Hat

Some are newborn size and others are 0-3 months.  She loved all of them!

Other Handmade Christmas Presents

I made everyone else in my family at least one hanmade item this year.  Here they are:

 

Mom's Cozy at Home Socks

Marty's Chunky Scarf

April's Lace Scarf

Hubby's Handmade Christmas Presents

Here are the Christmas presents that I made for hubby this year:

 

The Ugly Hat

He asked me to make him an ugly hat that he could wear in the car on the way to snowmobiling.  I think I hit the nail on the head.

 

Snowmobile Pillowcase

 

I found this fabric in an amazing quilt shop in Chester, VT and I had to buy it to make him a new pillowcase for the camper.

 

Snowmobile Hot/Cold Packs

 

Hubby always has cold feet when he comes home from snowmobiling.  So I made him two packs, one for each foot.  I found the pattern on Pinterest, here it is!  The directions for the larger ones are near the end of the blogpost.

 

Zombie Placemats

 

I made these using the quilt as you go method that I learned at a class back in October when I made the snowmen placemats.  We needed some to use year round!

 

He loved everything!

My New Croc Socks

Here is my first attempt at crocheting socks for myself.

Allow me to introduce my Croc Socks!

I had a pair of lined Crocs that were worn out.  So instead of buying new ones, I made some Croc socks to replace the current liners.  I love how they came out and how they feel on my feet!  I am going to make another pair for myself and one for my hubby.  When I showed my hubby them, he loved them and requested a pair for himself immediately.  He thought they were so cool and I agree!

Supplies:
Pattern: Croc™ Socks by Carol Ballard
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids #01630 - Pumpkin
Hook: US I (5.5 mm)

My Crown Jewels Bucket Bag

I am on a bag kick lately.  Here is a bucket bag:

This was an easy bag whose base is worked in the round increasing for several rounds and then 25 rows of single crochets.  It used almost 400 yards of yarn.  I have several large skeins of cotton yarn that I am finally putting to good use!  This will make a great project bag!

Supplies:
Pattern: Crochet Bucket Bag by Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lily's Sugar N' Creme Ombres #W273925 - Crown Jewels Ombre
Hook: US F (3.75 mm)

Purple Muriel the Butterfly

Here is another commissioned order for a co-worker:

She requested a butterfly for her niece in girly-girl colors!  I like how she came out!  She was quick and easy to make as well!

Supplies:
Pattern: Muriel the Butterfly by Stacey Trock
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Colorspun Worsted #7139 - Purple and Red Heart Super Saver in Baby Pink and White
Hook: US G

My Easy Peasy Project Bag

Here's a new project bag that I made for myself:

This is the same bag that I made in this post.  This time I made a larger base, made it taller (since I had plenty of yarn and made a built in handle.  Here are the details of my changes:

 

I began by chaining 31 for 20 rows. Then I did 45 rounds for the sides of the bag before making the handle. For the handle, I did 19 sc, then ch 12, then skip 12 sts and do 19 sc to finish off one side. Repeat for other side. I did 3 more rows of sc before finishing it off with a row of white sc.

 

I love the size of this bag.  It is holding 9 cakes of yarn and a bag with hooks and some patterns.  I love it!

Supplies:
Pattern: Easy Peasy Crochet Bag by Sharon Maher
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton #W275979 - Poppy
Hook: US G

My Grey Emilia the Elephant

Here is my first pattern from Adriana Aguirre:

I made her as a commissioned order for a co-worker who requested her for a baby shower gift!  I love how she came out!

Supplies:
Pattern: Emilia the Elephant by Adriana Aguirre
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft #9509 - Grey Heather and #9701 - White
Hook: US G

The Miami Dolphin

Here is a commissioned order from work:

A co-worker asked for a dolphin in Miami dolphin colors for his sister.  He was very happy with and my want one for himself!

Supplies:
Pattern: Dolphin by Jennifer Down Under
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Peace and Love #W260936 - Boogie Blue and #W260961 - Orange Chill
Hook: US G

Light Blue Owen

Here is another monkey for a commissioned order from work:

I must admit, I am rather tired of making Owen the Monkey since this is the fourth one I have made in two months.  But, on a positive note, I think that assembling him is now easier.  He came out perfect!

I also wanted to add that Stacey from Freshstitches contacted me to ask if I would share my photo of Owen on her pattern page on Ravelry!  Of course I said YES!  I am honored!  Click on the pattern below and see for yourself!!!

Supplies:
Pattern: Amigurumi Owen the Monkey by Stacey Trock
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Light Blue and Buff
Hook: US G

Howie the Penguin

Here is my first penguin that was a commissioned order from work:

He ended up being bigger that I thought he would be.  He is so cute and cuddly!  Jen was really happy with it!

Supplies:
Pattern: Amigurumi Howie the Holiday Penguin by Stacey Trock
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Black, White, Light Blue and Lemon
Hook: US G

My Easy Peasy Crocheted Bag

I sent my buddy bee, Michaela, a skein of Cascade Soft Spun yarn and she was looking for a pattern to use it that was something just for her.  So we both starting looking and we found the Easy Peasy Crochet Bag.  So we both decided to make one.

 

I started crocheting the bag on Friday night and I got this much done:

So I finished it and added the trim, handles and fabric lining on Sunday when I had some quiet crafting time alone!  Here is the finished product:

Here are the details behind this bag:

• I used Cascade Soft Soun Yarn.
• I used a size I hook.
• I chained 8 to start.
• I worked the base for 30 rows.
• I worked 30 rounds for the body of the bag using up all the yarn.
• I added the trim and handle made from Knit Picks Telemark Sport weight yarn.
• I used a size F hook for the edging.
• I braided the handles using 18 pieces of yarn for each handle.
• For the liner, I used a fat quarter (18" x 22") of fabric following the pattern instructions.
• I hand stitched the liner to the bag at each single crochet.

I am very happy with how this came out.  I may make some more of theses soon!  My hubby was impressed and thinks they would sell well at work or on Etsy.

Supplies:
Pattern: Easy Peasy Crochet Bag by Sharon Maher
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Soft Spun #2837 - Pink and Knit Picks Telemark #23937 - Columbine
Hooks: Size I & F

My Buddy Bee Package

Here is my buddy bee package that I received from Alayna (ATobey on Ravelry):

 

I loved it!  Here is a close up of Archer the dog:

 

She made him to match my chocolate labradoodle, Hershey!  I think he is too cute!

 

She also made me a kindle cover that fits perfectly:

 

She was afraid that it might not fit but it did.  She also included a soap saver crocheted holder for when I go camping and a thread cutter.

 

Thanks so much Alayna!!!



 

Vacation Potholders

Here are some potholders that I also made on vacation and over Memorial Day weekend.

 

Emerald Isle

Hippi

Summer Splash

Aquarius

Psychedelic

Damask Ombre

This is a great, no-brainer, pattern!  After you make your chain, there is no counting at all!  You just keep single crocheting until the sides meet up in the middle.  It is a super simple and useful pattern!

Supplies:
Pattern: Crochet Folded Potholder by Michelle Gibbs
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton #W260943 - Hippi, #W260865 - Psychedelic, #W260989 - Aquarius, #W272599 - Summer Splash and Lily's Sugar and Cream #19241 - Emerald Isle and #19535 - Damask Ombre
Hook: US G

Vacation Starburst Hotpads

Here are some hotpads that I made while I was on vacation and over Memorial Day weekend:

 

Blue and White



White and Blue

Summer Splash (All one color)

 



Hot Green and Hot Pink

 





 

Hot Pink and Hot Green

 



I have a few more colors what I have put together that I will be making into these hotpads soon.  They are not as difficult to make as it looks!  After they were assembled, I used my iron on the highest steam setting to make the whole hotpad lay flat.

Supplies:
Pattern: Starburst Hotpad Pattern by Kiley Jones & Loretta Schepp
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton #W272599 - Summer Splash and Lily's Sugar and Cream #00001 - White, #50215 - Robin's Egg, #01740 - Hot Pink and #18172 - Hot Green
Hook: US G

Buddy Bee Swap

I participated in another swap put on by the Freshstitches group over on Ravelry.  Here is what I made for my partner, Michaela (ToastyOat on Ravelry):

She had this amigurumi listed as a favorite so I had to make it for her in her favorite color orange.  I found the instructions to covert the gnome into a wizard from this blog posting from a fellow Raveler.

 

I also made her a pillowcase:

 

When I saw this fabric in my stash, it screamed her name so I made it for her.  I also added a placemat for her dalmation Zelda, 2 appliqued hand towels and a skein of Cascade Soft Spun yarn in orange.  She totally loved everything!  It was a pleasure being your buddy bee Michaela!

 

Supplies:
Pattern: Amigurumi Forrest the Garden Gnome by Stacey Trock

Yarn: Plymouth Encore Solid Worsted in #1382 - Yellow, #0208 - White, #0217 - Black, #1383 - Orange and #1202 -  Beige

Hook: US G

 

The Pink Owens

I was commissioned from a co-worker to make two monkeys in pink for her twin cousins.  Here they are:

Shocking Pink Owen

Baby Pink Owen

She loved them!  I wonder if they will make it to their final home since she loves pink as well!

Supplies:
Pattern: Amigurumi Owen the Monkeyby Stacey Trock
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Baby Pink, Shocking Pink and Buff
Hook: US G