Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Red Heart-Block

I've had crocheters block for a little while. I'm making some Christmas presents, but it's a simple object that hooks up quickly and I'm making a few of them, so I'd like something to break it up a little. I've had my Red Heart Super Saver yarn for a few weeks and been yearning to use it up. I can't find a suitable pattern for them though. I only have 3 balls that go together, which isn't really enough for a blanket and I'd still like to do something decor-ish because of the vibrant colours.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Cut The Rope-urumi

For anyone that's played Cut The Rope on an Iphone or Android, here is the little hungry monster in crochet form. I HAVE to make him! The pattern for him is right here on Etsy by Hillary Maxwell. When I make him, he'll end up on the top shelf of my amigurumi shelf..... when I get one :)

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Toggles & Tassles

As I mentioned in my post on the Melbourne Craft Expo, I bought some stuff from Hoooked on Zpagetti. Zpagetti yarn is crochetable fabric that is made from fashion offcuts, which means the colours are always... well awesome. I bought two starter kits, one being a two-tone rug and the other was a shoulder bag. This weekend I made the bag and it. Was. Quick. The entire thing took about 3 hours. Talk about instant gratification :D


Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Squee!

If any of you don't know what a squee is, I'm sure you've heard it before. To squee is to squeal with glee and excitement like a teenage girl whose seen Orlando Bloom/Twilight/any-other-fan-obsessed-franchise. And right now, I'm squeeing like mad.

Monday, November 07, 2011

Craftypalooza

Sorry I haven't written in a while, but it's only because I'd been planning for the Melbourne Craft & Sew Expo.  For me, that meant a 5 hour drive each way, learning how to use the public transport and practising putting up a tent by myself. I'm not a camper, but for the love of yarn I decided to save money and camp at a caravan park instead of staying at a shmancy hotel. I am not an outdoorsy person, so I had to practise putting the tent up in my backyard before I left.
My home for 3 nights