WIPW: Week 17

Well this week has been a bit busy, so I havent had a ton of time to work on my ever-growing Xmas gift lists, but I did have a bit of time last nite to at least get a few things done....WHEW!!!

1st things 1st:

XMAS GIFT #3: (FO)
HELLO KITTY PURSE














I am proud to say that I FINALLY finished the Hello Kitty purse I have been blogging about the last coupla weeks! It was a challenging project for me because it incorporated a little bit of sewing, including snap attachments and purse lining. I have never practiced much with sewing, my only experience comes from a bit of knowledge in cross-stitch! I am proud to say, that while it is far from perfect, it turned out OK, and now I am a "tad" more comfortable with stitching by hand.

Here is a pic of the lining and snap attached leading up to the FO:

Lining and snap button detail for inside of Hello Kitty Purse

...and the FO!

Hello Kitty Purse: FO

 I also was able to finish a few more components for my Luigi (from the famous SuperMario Bros) Ami. I really wanted to be able to finish this project up this week, but there wasn't enough time. Next week I should be able to finish up the last few components (1 leg, the hat, and the hair/sideburns) and assemble the Ami!!

XMAS GIFT #6: (WIP...cont)
LUIGI

THE LEG:


Luigi Leg

THE SHOE:


Luigi Shoe

THE LEG WITH SHOE ATTACHED:


Luigi Leg with Shoe attached

THE SUSPENDERS:


Luigi Suspenders












THE ARMS/GLOVES:


Luigi Arms/Gloves















XMAS GIFT #9: (WIP)

SNOWMAN

I decided on making a little snowman Ami for one of my grandmothers for Xmas as well. Christmas is a big holiday in my family and my grandmother never skimps on the holiday decorations. This little snowman will be perfect for a table centerpiece or just to place on the mantle. I think she will like it. I started this late late last night, so I was only able to complete the head with the safety eyes attached, minus the facial details. I am once again using I am using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Glitter yarn in White/Multi for the scarf project. It is a perfect holiday yarn with that touch of glitter/shimmer!















THE HEAD:

Snowman Ami

 







 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Well...that about wraps it up for me this week. I am glad I accomplished finishing the Hello Kitty purse! It is going to be a great gift for my lil cuz! Hopefully next week I will have a Luigi and a Snowman FO!!!
 
Thanks for reading!!

Hooked on Crochet

Let's begin with how I started my obsession...

I decided that I was going to learn to crochet and knit because I wanted a casual hobby. I wanted to learn both because one of my grandmas crochets and one knits. Both gave me supplies to start. There was an informal class at my local university in late March 2010 for crochet 101. I figured I would start there. I was super excited and motivated to learn...My first class ended with me in tears. I couldnt even hold that darn crochet hook right, and don't even get me started on the stupid yarn. I figured that I was toast...done...defeated. I would just move on to knitting, it has to be easier rignt? I was in complete despair. Crochet was obviously not for me, right?...but I forgot to mention one little detail...

I am incredibly stubborn sometimes.

So...I went home, wiped the tears and stayed up for 4 hours straight until the wee hours of the morning until I could finally make a chain with ease...


and then...

I was hooked on crochet.

I havent stopped since.

Every day I crochet for at least 30 mins, and am in love with the Japanese art of Amigurumi.

Here is a picture of my 1st completed
Amigurumi.

I finished this cute kitten within
my 1st month of learning crochet.

I am currently working on my 16th project since March 30th.

I don't know if I will ever move on to learn knitting (sorry Nana)....only time will tell. For now I am enjoying my new hobby of crochet.

Check me out on Ravelry:

http://www.ravelry.com/people/kissingtoast