After a crazy amount of yarn shopping, I have a large collection of yarn with which to create awesome projects, and a large collection of patterns/books to play with. The flip side? I've been almost totally uninspired.
I started on a very simple baby blanket for my aunt's new adorable baby boy, and I think there's something about the speed hook that bothers my hands. I'll finish the blanket, of course, but the plans I had to make two more for a friend that's having twins are out the window. I think those two kids are getting plushies or something. Cause oy, my hands! The tension! ...in my hands, not in the yarn.
There will be some fun project pictures posted here at some point, I just have to get off my butt and finish one that I am proud enough of to post!
04 August 2009
11 May 2009
Snitch vs. First Non-Ball Amigurumi.
I have two kinds of yarn with me today. One is a cotton, lime and white in color. The other is an acrylic, baby blue. The blue was purchased for a baby blanket I intend to make for my aunt Angel's new baby (due any day!), but I really hate the feeling of acrylic, so I've chosen some others to test out, including standard soft cotton. It's almost summer anyway, so I figure it's best to make a lighter blanket for now and work up a warmer one for the winter later.
Anyway, I was going to make one of the Crobots, but it required some extras like nails and felt that I don't have with me, so I'm choosing a pattern to work up. I love Ravelry, because it just has so many cool patterns to look through! I have about 50 saved in my favorites because they all look so great.
At any rate, I settled on Birds of a Feather, an adorable little bird. Seriously, look how cute it is. The yarn I'm using is the baby blue, which is a Red Heart "Baby Steps." Seriously, I am NOT fond of this yarn, but it was cheap, so I figure it's worth a try. I also read somewhere that the best yarn for amigurumis is acrylic and worsted weight, so hey! That's my starting point for actual toys. I made a few little balls to test out crocheting in the round, and my cats think they're awesome, so I figured it's a good time to try something with an actual shape, heh.
I also attempted to work out a sample of a double crochet in the yarn I was going to use for my upcoming cousin's blanket, but since the yarn was all crappy, I refuse to show it to anyone. (Yes, that's the yarn I'm using for this ami.)
We'll see how it turns out.
Anyway, I was going to make one of the Crobots, but it required some extras like nails and felt that I don't have with me, so I'm choosing a pattern to work up. I love Ravelry, because it just has so many cool patterns to look through! I have about 50 saved in my favorites because they all look so great.
At any rate, I settled on Birds of a Feather, an adorable little bird. Seriously, look how cute it is. The yarn I'm using is the baby blue, which is a Red Heart "Baby Steps." Seriously, I am NOT fond of this yarn, but it was cheap, so I figure it's worth a try. I also read somewhere that the best yarn for amigurumis is acrylic and worsted weight, so hey! That's my starting point for actual toys. I made a few little balls to test out crocheting in the round, and my cats think they're awesome, so I figured it's a good time to try something with an actual shape, heh.
I also attempted to work out a sample of a double crochet in the yarn I was going to use for my upcoming cousin's blanket, but since the yarn was all crappy, I refuse to show it to anyone. (Yes, that's the yarn I'm using for this ami.)
We'll see how it turns out.
30 April 2009
Snitchtroduction.
I suppose I should introduce myself a little bit, since I intend to use this blog to chronicle... well, a few things, really. =)
1. What is your favorite word?
I love a lot of word, but I'll go with "elucidate."
2. What is your least favorite word?
Cooter. It's just horrible.
3. What turns you on?
I always tell people stamina and intellect turn me on, but that's a WoW joke... though somewhat accurate. Mreeeowr.
4. What turns you off?
Resignation to mediocrity.
5. What is your favorite curse word?
Fuck. Absolutely, 100%.
6. What sound do you love?
I love lots and lots of sounds, but my top sound at this very moment is windchimes.
7. What sound do you hate?
Sobs.
8. What profession, other than yours, would you like to attempt?
I don't really have a profession, but I'd like to be a social worker or a kindergarten teacher.
9. What profession would you not like to participate in?
Organized sports. Unless it was martial arts related, that'd be interesting.
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
I promise, the Fundamentalists will leave you alone.
1. What is your favorite word?
I love a lot of word, but I'll go with "elucidate."
2. What is your least favorite word?
Cooter. It's just horrible.
3. What turns you on?
I always tell people stamina and intellect turn me on, but that's a WoW joke... though somewhat accurate. Mreeeowr.
4. What turns you off?
Resignation to mediocrity.
5. What is your favorite curse word?
Fuck. Absolutely, 100%.
6. What sound do you love?
I love lots and lots of sounds, but my top sound at this very moment is windchimes.
7. What sound do you hate?
Sobs.
8. What profession, other than yours, would you like to attempt?
I don't really have a profession, but I'd like to be a social worker or a kindergarten teacher.
9. What profession would you not like to participate in?
Organized sports. Unless it was martial arts related, that'd be interesting.
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
I promise, the Fundamentalists will leave you alone.
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