Just thought I’d drop a quick update on the wool eater that is certainly getting much larger [scroll down to see it in progress before now]. About 4 more rounds [I think!] and it will be complete!
Next pics will be when it is complete…each round is taking more and more time,,,so it still might be a few weeks!
I had tossed the idea of making cake pops for my daughter’s school around and around and around…Just couldn’t bring myself to do it. Those things are a TON of work! But seeing how this is her first Valentine’s Day in “real” school, I wanted to do something…especially since the crazy food rules being adopted in so many schools have not impacted us yet! So, instead of cake pops, I made marshmallow pops! 52 marshmallow pops…one for each student in the school [and NO, that’s not just in her class!].
Getting the pops ready…sticking the sticks in with some white chocolate “glue”
Close-up of one of the pops…I think it’s a little RETRO!
View of all the completed pops! So pretty and LOVEly!
I sure hope she loves them! And I sure hope she remembers all these crazy things I do for her! 
I love the way this turned out…made lots of modification to the pattern. It’s quite large, much larger than a traditional baby blanket. This one will go well into childhood! I also was determined to get the stitch ratio right so that I could add the border using the star stitch. I just LOVE that one!
Now that this one is complete, I am back to working on the “wool eater.” It’s getting quite larger now. I will take photos soon and post an update.
Oh – And the ideas I have for my next afghan. I need extra hours in the day for all the things I would like to do!
This amigurimi thing is a little addictive…it’s like instant gratification. When I need a break from a larger project [say the “wool eater”], I can whip up one of these in about a day depending on the amount of body parts.
Here’s Slimey – he’s a little slow, so be patient!
And here’s Stinker – he has been quite well behaved so far and hasn’t run us out of the room with his potential stench!
I am currently working on a bunny for Easter…I haven’t named her yet and she’s quite a bit larger than these two little friends [they are only about 4-5 inches tall]. I had to put her aside to finish up some of those larger projects and a cocoon for a photographer in Texas. Photos coming soon!
I am also working on a “Wool Eater” blanket…this project will be ongoing for some time I am sure and will require A LOT of yarn. It is slowly getting bigger…I will try to post pictures as it grows.
Note to self: Don’t use photos taken with phone!!! But, as you can see, it’s started but has a long way to go!
Just a peek at something cute…a diversion…I worked on this week. I can’t take credit for the pattern. I snagged it on Ravelry – have you ever checked it out?? I could spend hours browsing the patterns and photos…so delicious!
Cute huh! I took it with me when I picked up my daughter from school. She was in love…so I spent last night making her one since this one is part of a weekend auction.
Here is her owl…
If you are a crocheter – here is the pattern. Hoot! Hoot!
So…I am at it again. I have a little more free time on my hands lately due to unforeseen circumstances. And I have been getting my “crafty” on! I am entering the “Something New” challenge over at the Boutique Challenge Group. And, I will need votes to WIN!!! I attempted two new stitch patterns…some would classify them as difficult…but I think the extra work is worth it since the stitch patterns are so beautiful!
Here is the Broomstick Lace Hat & Scarf set:
And here is the Hairpin Lace Shawl…I am super proud of this one!!!
What do you think??? Both pieces will go to auction and eventually be listed on my Etsy site.
