Roebuck the Reindeer

I try to add a little crochet cheer to DH's office when I get the chance. With all my holiday projects for 2012 completed, I had time to add one for his office. The crochet pattern for Roebuck is available for purchase at Crochet Village. I am thinking of using the pattern for the lights for another project next year.

I finished a Pokémon ami for a Christmas present I forgot I needed to make and am continuing to work on storing up Christmas themed ami's for next year's box. After Christmas, I have the spring holiday boxes to work on and I do have to get started on the donation doll and food projects for next Christmas. It takes a while to build up a large supply to donate.

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Penguin

It was challenging getting a good picture of him with my phone. I loved the earmuffs and the beak was fun. I think next time I might use large plastic safety eyes. I am not sure I like the effect of the crocheted eyes as much as I thought I would.

This is the last of the projects from this year's Christmas box I need to post. Soon I can start posting the items I have completed for next year's box. This is another amigurumi completed using a pattern from Crochet Village's North Pole Resident's pattern set.

I currently have one ornmanet and three small ami's finished that I look forward to posting soon. I have a fourth one that just needs a head and details. These will all go in the attic ready for next year's mailing. This is the first year I have ever been ahead. It feels good.

If you arrived here looking for free patterns you may be interested in the following blog pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

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Christmas

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Easter

Graduation

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Erline Elf

My DH found the pattern for Erline and Ernie for me at Crafty Deb's. This year I only had the chance to make Erline, but next year I hope to make multiple Ernie's for the boys in the family for the Christmas box. If you are looking for a substitute for the The Elf on the Shelf, these cuties can do the trick and you can individualize them for each child.

This was a fun project to make and I am anxious to hear how she fits in to her new home on Christmas morning.

I noticed this morning when I went to add the link Crafty Deb has smaller Elliot and Ellen Elves listed along with a tin soldier and Sugar Plum Fairy. These were not posted on the website when I made my list for Santa. Perhaps he will notice when he's doing his online pattern shopping. If not there are always other occasions. These would make great additions to next year's Christmas box.

If you arrived here looking for free patterns you may be interested in the following blog pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

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Crochet Apple Pie

After completing a box of crochet food for a charity donation during the Crochet Olympics Games, I received a last minute request to put some crocheted food in my Christmas box. I have already made some of the patterns that were in the Christmas donation for this child and I did not have the patience to repeat the ones that were not. So, having some birthday money left that I had stashed away to purchase a couple of patterns I had my eye on, I decided it was time to splurge. I purchased two food patterns I had wanted the Apple Cherry Berry Pie and the Grilled Steak Dinner.

I have seen patterns for a finished pie, but I liked the idea that the child could "make" the pie as part of the pretend cooking play.

I plan to make this pie to put in my donation box next year and make the pumpkin one for my Thanksgiving box next year. I hope to make the steak dinner for birthday and Easter presents.

If you arrived here looking for free patterns you may be interested in the following blog pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

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Light Bulb Ornament

I love ornaments. They are quick and fun to make. As a gift item, they advantage of coming out each year and helping to bring back memories. Since they are stored most of the year, it eliminates the issue of where to display the gift, too.

I happen to love the old-fashioned big bulbed lights that you do not see much anymore. Several crochet patterns out there bring back that look. This is a free ornament pattern found here. It is a great project to use up scrap yarn and to make some fun Christmas decorations.

If you arrived here looking for free patterns you may be interested in the following blog pages:

Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

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Humpty Dumpty

I got behind on my blogging again as I worked to send off my Christmas boxes. However, the boxes have been mailed and I can now get caught up on posting my projects.

Humpty was one of my favorite Christmas projects. Like the Old Woman in the Shoe this pattern came from a vintage Annie's Attic publication Toy Chest, 87T61. This year's presents seem to have found a nursery rhyme and fairy tale theme.

Humpty is not completely an amigurumi. His body is made in more traditional flat panels associated with sewn stuffed animals. However, his arms and legs do follow the amigurumi style. I actually ended up breaking out my yarn bobbins in order to work on Humpty's shirt. Without them, the yarn got tangled. I think it is the first time I have required yarn bobbins for a toy project.

There are still a few more projects in this leaflet that I would like to make for spring birthdays or Easter baskets. However, those will have to wait until after the Christmas season.


Dinosaurs and Dragons

Knit and Crochet Food Patterns Great for Play Food

Hello Kitty

Crochet and Knit Puppets

Crochet Amigurumi Animals and Stuffed Animal Free Patterns

Knit Amigurumi and Stuffed Toys

Crochet and Knit Amigurumi and Other Dolls

Knit and Crochet Toys

Teddy Bear Patterns and Clothes

Halloween Page

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Valentines

Easter

Graduation

Patriotic

Pictures may not be used without permission.