I’ve been working on some amigurumi from the book Kooky Crochet by Linda Kopp. She has a really neat pattern for amigurumi birds. I made a large one for Kaitlin in red and a smaller one in a ruby red. For her friend Nicole I made a pink one with black “wings”, but somehow the “bird” evolved into what I now call a “bird dog”. As you can see from the photo, it developed whiskers and a dog-like nose. Since it was now a “dog” I didn’t feel the need to make it a nest (removable) like the fist two. I did add a key-chain fastener so that Nicole could fasten it to her bag or keys like Kaitlin is her small bird (who’s name is An). She will give it to Nicole this weekend. That is Baby in the background–I thought he was going to grab them. He really liked them, especially their fuzzy nests! The quilts you can see on my daughter’s bed are one’s that I made for her. The one in the front I made for her when she was about 6 or 7 (she’s now almost 20), the black/red one I made a couple of years ago. I’m planning to make her a new one to fit a full-size bed, which we plan on getting her after Christmas. A twin just isn’t big enough for her and three cats……….
My first knitted sweater project is going very well. I have the first sleeve done and am about 2/3 of the way through the second sleeve. I didn’t do a gauge swatch (I know, I know–bad girl!) but when I checked my gauge it was dead on what it should be. You could’ve knocked me over. Even with my crochet I never checked gauge. Of course, I never made sweaters or really anything too clothing-like over the years. This first knit sweater is for my oldest daughter Rachel, as is my first crocheted jacket/sweater, which is in black and is very simple and just needs assembly and the loop trim added to the sleeves/collar. It’s for going out, while the knit sweater is a hoodie with a pocket for everyday wear. She’s hard on her clothes so I hope it holds up to wear and tear. I would hate to have to do some repairs shortly after making it. I will post a pic of the finished sweaters as soon as they are done. I have tons of other stuff completed but won’t post pics till after Christmas.
Take care and happy crafting!
