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.
03/05/2010
I just realized I had never featured one of my first amigurumis projects from last summer.
Meet Lorelei
(this picture is hanging in my bathroom)
The official mascot of Molly Knight Crafts, Lorelei is a sweet little girl who loves fashion, beauty products, and modeling. Her favorite TV show is Project Runway, followed closely by The Rachel Zoe Project (which is O.O.C.)
Pink is the new black.
Her skin and leggings are made with various nylon/acryllics and her dress is made from Berroco Suede. Her hair is made from some funky yarn I found in the clearance bin. I forget what its called exactly but it looks like Berroco Zap.
I got some better photos of the ladybug I made last weekend.
Lorelei just loved her.
Top down view.
I’m pretty pleased with how she came out. Made with Berroco Comfort and Caron Simply Soft
03/03/2010
It was just brought to my attention that March is National Crochet Month!! Where are my inspirational commercials? My Public Service Announcements? MY GIFTS?? I guess you all have 28 days to get working on that.
Maybe there will be a giveaway here sometime during this celebratory month. Just sayin…
In the name of NCM, lets chat. I get really excited whenever I have a comment to moderate on here.
Do you crochet? How long have you been crocheting? How will you be celebrating this exciting month?
02/28/2010
Here’s what I’ve been working on the past couple weeks.
1. Toasty
My sister requested a crocheted piece of toast as her treat for donating to Haiti relief.
Toasty and his drink of choice (also for size comparison)
Toasties are $5
2. I got an order for four birds, with colors to match the customer’s “real life” birds:
Birds are $7 each, any color (different wing colors are an option as well). I have a blue and teal bird ready to ship but I keep forgetting to take pictures of them.
3. Then got an order for a pink lady bug. Only one picture of her for now, I tried to take some more but its really grey and yucky out (gettin REALLY sick of the weather in Boston lately!) so the lighting isn’t good.
Ladybugs are $15
02/22/2010
If you haven’t checked out Moon’s Creations yet, do it now. Her Moon Buns are always ready for adventure, and she has combined two of my loves – crochet…and THE OLYMPICS (I’ve been a little obsessed recently). Check out her little olympian (and fans) here.
I seem to get orders in waves. I won’t have any custom orders for a few weeks, then boom, three in a row. Not that I’m complaining 
Right now I’m working on a family of birds – the colors match those of the customer’s real life not-crocheted birds! I can’t wait to see pictures of them together. Next up is a lady bug, a monkey, a bunny and a bear. Busy couple weeks ahead!
