Projects in Process

I never complain when I get freelance work because for me it comes in batches and then it seems to get deathly quiet. However, as a result of increased writing work, I have had much less time to crochet. I do have a few works in progress that I hope to be blogging about soon. I have Bizzy Crochet's Castle crocheted it just needs assembly. I also just about have the stuffed dragon done that comes with that free pattern. You can find the link in the Crochet Toy section under Toys and Books and Fantasy Worlds.

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Amigurumi Progress

I have been reading books and blogs to improve my Amigurumi techniques. I continue to struggle with stuffing my Ami's so they are properly shaped, but the stuffing does not show through. One suggestion was to use a smaller hook to make the holes smaller, eliminating the stuffing showing through. This proved successful on the larger body areas. However, I am still struggling on the smaller tighter areas like the tail and arms. I have concluded it is not the hook size as much as it is the struggle to work in tight places and make the stitches tight and uniform that creates the issue.

The experiment continues, but he still is awfully cute and one more Christmas project completed on the list.

If you would like to see a complete set of amigurumi dinosaurs please visit the Dinosaur Amigurumi Project blog entry.

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My Amigurumi and Toy Projects

I started listing my personal toy projects on the toy links page, but they were starting to take up too much room. I wanted a page where I could direct family and friends to see pictures of my finished toy projects. A blog page with links to all the projects seemed a good choice. It is a great place for interested guests to view as well.

Please see the free Crochet and Knit Toy Blog entry for free pattern links.

Blue Bunny

Bunnies

Carrot Rattle

Ducks and Chicks

Easter Eggs

Graduation Bear

Granny Square Baby Ball

Mouse and Cookie

Mr. Pilgrim Bear

Mrs. Pilgrim Bear

Pilgrim Weeble

Pig and Pancake

Seahorse Pilgrim

Seahorse Santa

Seahorse Witch

Wolf

Puppets:

Frog Bath Mitt

Frog Finger Puppet

Teddy Bear Finger Puppet

Fairy Tale Finger Puppets:

Castle

Dragon Finger Puppet

Dragon Finger Puppet 2

Knight with Red Plume

Knight with Shield

Princess Pink Dress

Princess Yellow Dress

Snowmen

Boy

Colonial Lady

Female

Green Hat Lady

Victorian Lady

Victorian Man

Three Little Pigs

Pig Finger Puppet

Wolf Finger Puppet

Toy Sets:

Dinosaurs

The Dinosaur Set

T-Rex and Brontosaurus

Stegosaurus

Triceratops

Pterodactytl

Wooly Mammoth

Farm

The Farm Set

Cilo Bag

Cow

Chicken or Rooster

Chicken

Donkey

Farmer Boy

Farmer Girl

Goose

Horse

Pig

Pirates:

Pirate 1

Food:

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cooking with Crochet Eggs

Pancakes

Soup

Toast

Hello Kitty

Christmas Caroler

Patriotic Kitty

Pilgrim

Santa

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day Free Pattern

Witch

Hello Kitty Purse

Kitchen Items:

Cookie Sheet

Frying Pan

Glasses

Plates

Spatula

Little People:

First Projects

Monster Amigurumi

Count Dracula

Female Vampire

Frankenstein

Ghosts

Mummy

Pumpkins

Star Wars:

Yoda

Trains:

Baby Set

Train Set

Engine

Box Car

Coal Car

Caboose

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