The Anti-Social Butterfly

Striped Koala anyone? When I first started crocheting, I didn't do the regular small, easy projects. Instead, it was a headlong jump into amigurumis ! The amigurumi pattern was a Koala pattern that I happened to come across when I was first researching crochet and the things you could do with it. The pattern was featured on Woman's Day .  Something about that gorgeous grey, cuddly bear got me excited to start the project. There were so many things that were wrong about my first project - bad yarn, tough hook for a beginner, rudimentary stitching skills and so much more. However, it got me 'hooked'! Brown boy Koala hanging with his animal pals I made 2 versions of the Koala. By looking at the pictures, you can definitely figure out which was which. (Hint: The misshapen one with a crochet ring was the first). My first attempt at the Koala Amigurumi Here are my learnings from the experience 1. Amigurumis are fun! Find your perfect project on the w...

Name The Lazy Shawlette Pattern South Bay Shawlette  by Lion Brand Yarn Craft Crochet Made for Me? Tags holeymoleymeshckal Needle and yarn Hook 5.0 mm (H) Yarn Colorway Dark Peacock blue Color family Blue-green Notes I don’t have mohair, but i’m using a very thin wool blend. Colour of the scarf is this dark peacock blue/green, though it is not really evident from the picture. Done with the scarf. Now, i just have to block it! Edit: I finally got down to blocking it on March 24th. And, it is gorgeous! Planning to wear it for Easter.

Name Pink flowers Doily Pattern Cosmos Doily  by American Thread Company Craft Crochet Made for me

Yellow Lemon Tree Pouch Craft Crochet Made for Friends Size 4" Tags Needle and yarn Hook Notes I used lemon yellow and black held together. It has a triangular base though. I couldn’t think of a suitable flap, so I made it a drawstring pouch. no lining Created in the round.

The CanCan pouch This year I've vowed to make as many gifts as I can. Not only is it more personal, it is also a gift of time and energy (at least that's what I think).  Last weekend when I'd gone shopping with her for my grandmom, I showed her my version of the Swag Bag that I'd made for my grandmom’s birthday. She loved it and tried very hard to get me to give to her, but finally she relented after I promised to make her one too. She loves the colour red and the red & black combination is her favorite for clothing items/accessories. Her choice of colours? Red and Black! No surprise there!