Project: Crochet Charmander

Did you ever notice that Charmander has green eyes? It's so weird, because for some reason, I thought they were blue!

He stands about 6 inches high and is made from yarn, felt and polyester fiberfil.

♥ Debbie

Learning to Knit

I picked up my knitting needles the other day. For some reason, knitting wasn't that hard. I think it's one of those things that you have to keep trying over and over again until you get it. I kid you not. This was probably my fourth or even fifth attempt to knit. I guess the learning curve varies a lot from person to person. I'm still better at the purl stitch over the knit stitch. Haven't figured why though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong?

Overall, I'd have to say crocheting is easier. The stitches are easier to pick up because you have a hook instead of a needle. On top of that, you only have to deal with one hook rather than two needles. One huge downside though... crocheting is much bulkier than knitting! Knitting just looks better.

Anyway, if anyone is interested in picking up a hobby, you should definitely try crocheting first. Be warned though. Crocheting is way easier, so once you master crocheting, knitting may become a challenge. Are you up for it? :)

Next up: something that's white, fuzzy and makes a funny noise.

♥ Debbie

Project: Crochet Rilakkuma Bear

Many, many months ago, one of my co-workers had requested an Elmo amigurumi, but I never actually got around to it because I didn't like Elmo and didn't think he was that cute (sorry Elmo fans!!). So, in the end, she chose an alternative: a Rilakkuma Bear.

Here's how he turned out:

Pretty cute? He's only about 3 inches tall, so he was very travel friendly. I was able to make him fairly quickly since bears are actually pretty easy for me now. The only tedious part is attaching all those appendages and ears.

♥ Debbie 

Project: Felted Deer

My first patterned felt doll. This was from Felt Friends from Japan by Naomi Tabatha.

Felt dolls are really time consuming when made by hand. If I ever make another felt doll, I think I would like to try it by machine. Hope you like it!!

♥ Debbie 

It's been a long time..

So I haven't been updating in a while because I've had a ton of things going on in the last three months. I will not bore you all with the details, but the good new is I'm back and will shortly post up some new projects that I completed during that time frame!

Stay tuned!!

♥ Debbie

Project: Crochet Sanji (One Piece)

Hi everyone!

I've been meaning to update this. About a week or so ago, I finished Sanji from One Piece! It has been about a year since I made Luffy, but he finally has a companion now! :)

     

If you noticed, I've been having some issues with the lighting. Now that I live with at a new place, the lighting isn't as abundant as my previous house. Sooo.. taking pictures is much harder to do. :( And yes, Luffy's head is bigger than Sanji's. I never wrote down any of my patterns, so I forgot... Whoops!! Guess I should start writing them down... or maybe I should remake Luffy?

Anyway, since I'm stuck at home because of Hurricane Irene, I have time to get some crafting (and updating) done this weekend. Considering the MTA suspended all trains and buses, maybe we won't have work this Monday if we're lucky! Just kidding. I have a million things to do at work.. Looks like I'll have to work from home if anything. :(

I hope everyone stays safe and dry this weekend!

♥ Debbie

Project: Crochet King Panda

Hi everyone!

I know it has been a while, but I have finally finished up a project that I have been working on for the past, uh... say 6 months or so?? Yes, I know. I am the biggest procrastinator ever.

Anyways! This was originally requested (with crown and all) by my sister Janet. For some reason or another, I was having a tough time with his appendages. Either it was too big, too small, or too round - I just couldn't get it right! I pretty much just gave up and kept him around for a while until one day I decided to give it another go.

And what do you know.... Success!!

Here's a side view of him.

So... whenever you get stumped with one of your projects, just keep trying!!! Eventually you'll get it. Don't be afraid to put it down. Just make sure you return to it! :)

I hope you like him!

♥ Debbie