06/29/2010
The process of building an inventory has started. So far: one doll (without hair at the moment), four birds (one of which I made while watching The Bachelorette last night. Every show I watch is a guilty pleasure), a couple cowls i made in the winter, and an iPhone/iPod cozy (or should I say smart phone/mp3 player cozy? Please don’t sue me, Steve Jobs). Its so hard not to advertise and get more custom orders but I really have to focus on inventory for the next couple weeks.
I’ve also started making a new “product”:
Crocheted Beads! These will be strung onto a silver chain and sold…soon. More colors will also be available. I’m trying to make this inventory completely out of yarn I already have (do you realize how difficult it is NOT to buy new yarn? I’m breaking out into hives here.)
06/26/2010
My excuses for being a horrible blogger and not posting in months:
1. “Personal issues”
2. “It’s not you, it’s me”
3. “My dog ate my internet”
Etc. etc. etc.
To be honest I hadn’t gotten much crocheting done in the months since I posted either. BUT that should be a-changing. There is more free time opening up in my near future and some projects planned. ALSO there is an exciting possibility that I may be selling at a local craft fair in July. Details on that later.
I’ve been tossing around the idea of making this blog not just about crochet and make it more a personal thing (see: more free time coming). While I know I’m not the most interesting human on the plan, I could probably think of more interesting things to talk about than JUST crocheting. Plus, as I try to build up an inventory, I’ll be making a lot of repeats of what you’ve already seen. Plus plus, I think it will make me update more often. We’ll see.
Now, on to the (very) few projects I have done recently:
oink!
What do pandas eat? Uh they eat bamboo! (If you know what this is from, lets be best friends.)
BFFs
Cupcake Mobile made for my friend’s cousin’s baby (got that?)
With sprinkles!
03/30/2010
Aah the end of National Crochet Month and look at how little I’ve done! I don’t even have a good excuse – just lazy, haven’t felt like writing, uninspired, etc.
Here’s what I’ve been working on:
Turkey Leg
He’s happy because he knows he’s too darn cute to eat.
Or is he?!?
My friend became…obsessed…with the u900 videos I posted a few weeks ago. So I made him some u900 inspired friends:
BFFs
I really love how this bear came out. I much prefer having one continuous form through the head and body rather than sewing the head on. A lot more stable (and I hate sewing so its more fun for me). Yes, I know his mouth/nose is on crooked. I’m just gonna pretend that was on purpose (remember how I said I hate sewing?)
First time using felt for facial features.
03/15/2010
(On this day in 2001 I was having a test on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar in Mr. Duffy’s english class.)
I’ve been crocheting really slowly the past few weeks. I split my down time/quiet time between reading and crocheting, and recently reading has won. I renewed my library card and have been catching up on my long list of books including Love Is A Mix Tape (A), Blindness (B-), and The Alchemist (A-).
So rather than my own projects, I wanted to share some crochet projects from others.
Crochet Coral Reef
Image via Margaret Wertheim Flickr
“The Institute For Figuring is crocheting a coral reef: a woolly celebration of the intersection of higher geometry and feminine handicraft, and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world.” – IFF
Started in 2005 by sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim, this project has become a worldwide movement to bring attention to the Great Barrier Reef and the effects of pollution and global warming. Crocheters from around the world have contributed their work. Click here for an exhibition schedule and more information.
Crochetdermy
Photos by Scene Photography 2009
Shauna Richardson creates these true-to-life “taxidermied” animals. Slightly less creepy than actual taxidermied animals, way more impressive. Read an interview with the artist here.
Yarnbombing
Yarnbombing by WooWork
Yarnbombing or Graffiti Knitting is a type of street/installation art made by knitters and crocheters. The amigurumi sample above of was made by WooWork. If you can’t tell from the photo, its a bunch of raindrops with cat and dog heads attached. These were hung in Vancouver during the winter olympics. Click here for more info and adorable pictures.
Her body/dress is made of Berroco Suede. Her hair is as well, actually. The hair color is “Belle Star” but the dress color seems to have been discontinued which is really too bad. Its a neat variegated colorway that reminds me of the ocean. I like working with Berroco Suede especially for my little friends. It ends up really nice and soft. I usually see it in the clearance bin at Windsor Button and scoop it up.
I came up with a different technique for the doll hair that I’m really liking. I basically make a cap out of the yarn hair, then weave some pieces into that and sew the whole thing onto the head. This makes the hair look more full and so you can’t see the “scalp” underneath.
