Monkeys and other toys

I was testing more cute amis and toys for designer Alisha from Fuzzy Feet Boutique on Etsy.
All of the patterns can be found HERE

Squirrel... is so cute with that bushy tail


Chihuahua ami...Crystal likes her!


Monkey...she has a great bum LOL.
I think she looks like a japanese monkey

The bigger Sock Monkey was also one of Alisha's patterns, I only changed the colors and made it look like a red heel sock monkey. It just goes to show that a great pattern can look different with color changes.
The small Sock Monkey I just improvised.

Look what I made!!!

This is a doll in the likeness of Frida Kahlo...incase you are not familiar with her she was a famous Mexican painter who painted many self portraits.

Hmmm I can see now that I exaggerated the eyebrows too much...I may have to fix that :(

I still love her :)

I was a tester on this elephant pattern...so cute.

The pattern can be found at FUZZY FEET BOUTIQUE

Happy Easter!

It's Good Friday today and I thought I'd drop by and add a few new items that I've finished.

This bunny is called ReJoyce and I tested it for a 14 year old girl. How nice that she has taken an interest in Crochet and designing. I don't know if the pattern will be available or where if she decides to post it.

This was a free pattern on the Annie's Attic site. It's also in the Annie's Big Book of Holiday Crochet.

Mickey Mouse is a classic toy and one of my favorites.

The pattern was to be done in thread.

I don't like to use thread for my toys or characters so I used good ole Red Heart and a E hook.

It turned out just perfect...If I say so myself! LOL

This little piggy stayed home...or however the rhyme goes!

This is a free pattern designed by KristieMN

The link to this pattern is HERE

This cute froggie couple is called Finnegan and Filomena Froggies with Lily Pad.

I was lucky to be one of the testers of such a cute pattern.

The pattern is for sale HERE

This is Barry Bee...I made him for Mason as "The Bee Movie" is his new favorite.

There is no pattern because I made him without one and didn't write down any of what I did.

It's been such a long time...

I haven't stopped crocheting...I had only stopped blogging (for now)

This is some of what I've done since my last post.
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I tested this bunny for StormyzCrochet
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=90685



This doll was just something I did because I liked her.



These Barbie dresses were some patterns I had now for awhile. Most are Annie's Attic patterns from magazines etc...
I wanted to do something in thread and not a doily. Not that I don't like doilies. I just wanted smaller projects that can be finished quickly.
(I know...the lilac pineapple dress needs a slip or underwear. True if she was human but she's only plastic)



This Bunny set is called Carlisle Carrot & Lola Lettuce. I tested them for Fuzzy Feet Boutique.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=10863

Christmas projects

I tested these Santa and Elf toys...they are just too cute.

The Gingerbread babes below are also from the same designer.

Lucky me to have fallen into her good graces and I'm asked to test for her.

My very favorite items to crochet or knit are definately holiday items that I can use as decorations...I do mean any holidays.

These dudes will fit in perfectly!

The Santa and Elf pattern is already available and when the testing for the gingerbread babes is finished they will also be available HERE










This tote bag I made as part of a CrochetAlong at my Happy Hookers group.

The pattern is free and on CAP's site there are a few free tote bag patterns and variations.

If interested the pattern is HERE just scroll down to the 2nd from the top.




This tote is the 2nd one I made for my sisters Mall Walking group's Christmas Raffle.

I'll be giving it to her tomorrow.

I used Farm Boy plastic bags for the purse and a Bowring bag for the Polka Dot Bow.
There is no pattern available, I just made it up as I went.

Witches Hug Scarf

I've been testing again. This is a cute scarf that is perfect for this time of year.

Not only because it's Halloween inspired but it's getting cooler out there.

I'm not sure where or when the pattern may be available.

I finished more Halloween items

I've been on a Halloween roll lately.
I made this huge spider...yikes I don't like spiders.
it's a free pattern HERE

The halloween cat I made by copying a picture that I saw and LOVED!! I wrote down a pattern but I'm not sure of the copyrights etc...

The black cat is from a magazine and it's called "Boo Kitty"

Finally the 4 halloween items I've made this year together.

Mr. Pumpkin Head and more...

Here is Mr. Pumpkin Head...how funny is he!!

I used a pattern that was supposed to be done with size10 thread.

When I made one of the face pieces it was not much bigger than the size of a quarter.

I then decided to use yarn. I don't think I could crochet such tiny stitches. I may try it another time but not now (probably not later either, LOL)

His finished size is aprox. 21"

This kitty is one I tested for Stormy...the pattern is available for sale on her ETSY site now that the testing is finished.

I made the plastic bag tote for my sister. Her mall walking group wanted me to make 2 for thier Christmas raffle. I was able to use up some grey Walmart bags and some white Loblaws bags.

I'll start on bag #2 soon. It's a great recycling project that's for sure.

I want to use some red Zellers bags and some yellow Giant Tiger bags and make myself a tote like the Spanish Flag....I think it'll be fantastic but I have to go shop at Zellers quite a bit more to get enough bags for that project.

Bye for now!!

Wow August already.......

Good morning all...it's early monday morning and I couldn't sleep....figures it's a holiday monday and I can't sleep in. Tomorrow when I have to go to work I'll be cursing the alarm!!

I've finished the doll that I had been working on and I'm really happy with her.

She is much prettier real than in that photo.

The Smurf was a very quick project...he was finished in 2 days.

You can see that he's small, seen here with Crystal.

No links to patterns today, they were not from free patterns this time.

Happy July

Hi everyone. I hope everyone had a lovely Canada Day or Independence Day.

I tested this crab pattern for Stormy

I'm sure the pattern will be available soon.

I'm making a flamingo now but I've run out of the color and I'm not finished it yet! YIKES I don't remember where I bought the yarn or what make it was!! That'll teach me to use scrap yarn I have instead of new yarn balls.

I would say this is were my crochet expertise is supposed to kick in right??? We'll see I'm going out later to see if I can find a match or something I can use instead......fingers crossed all will turn out.

Summer in Ottawa means rain........

After such a long winter it seems that summer in Ottawa is going to be more like a long spring...it's been raining almost every day since the snow went away!! OK I may be exaggerating but as I say it seems that way. I've been on holiday for the last 2 weeks and I think except for maybe one day we had rain for at least part of every day.

I'm back to work tomorrow and then Canada Day!! I'm already looking forward to having a day off! LOL Needless to say I'm ready to stop working if by chance I win a large amount of money from a lottery. I can dream can't I??

So here are my latest crochet items I've been working on.

The Teddy Go Round blanket is a free pattern HERE

This turtle ringtoss toy is for Mason to play with here at our house.

It's not a free pattern. It's from Crochet World magazine December 2002

I'm back!

I've been busy since my last post...I have made quite a few items both in knit and crochet.

The Walrus is an ami I tested for Stormy and soon to be available on her etsy site.

The boobie pillow was for my dad for Father's Day...it's a free pattern HERE
The ninja is crochet and a free pattern as well HERE

This elephant is a free knitting pattern available HERE

It's a cute one.

This monkey wasn't a free pattern. A friend was kind enough to give me the pattern.