Harlan Ellison: Pay the Writer Recently on Ravelry, there was a discussion about knitting and how much one should charge for their work. I’m not selling any of my crocheted items yet. I’m still learning, but I do see many crocheters and knitters undervaluing their work. Well, guess what? This applies to any profession. When [...]
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Headwraps; Crocheted loc wrap
Last evening I crocheted this simple head wrap for my locs. It’s the same head wrap I wore while volunteering at the homeless shelter. If you look closely, you’ll see a pair of earrings. I made them myself. It’s one of my simpler beaded creations. The sweatshirt is my favorite; warm, roomy, and oh so [...]
Amigurumi: Chibi Cat – WIP (Work in Progress)
Amigurumi: Crocheted chibi cat Yesterday, I posted about my first amigurumi crocheted project. My daughter love cats, and so she asked me to make one for her. Naturally I agreed, but was a bit puzzled on how I’d turn my first project into a kitty. Look at it, the head is oversized. It literally dwarfs [...]
Amigurumi: First attempt; The making of cats
When it comes to art creation, my main form of creativity is fiber; cloth, yarn, natural and synthetic fibers… Amigurumi (pronounced ah-mee-goo-roo-mee) has been occupying most of my weekend crochet time. This is fueled by my daughter’s love of stuffed animals, She’s requested that my first amigurumi project be a cat, and so I’ve managed [...]
WIP Wednesday; Chunky hat and slippers
Today is Work in Progress Wednesday! Although it’s the first time I’m posting about it here on Celebrate Life, there’s always a project that I’m working with. I’m sure that statement is true for many crafters. WIP – I need to add a tassel to the hat, still unsure what I’m going to [...]
A new year, more volunteering opportunities: Charity; 12 for 12 in 2012
I’m not one to make resolutions for the new year. I have various short and long-term goals; in this case some of my newer goals just happened to coincide with 2012. The reason is simple, my crochet skills have improved to the point where I can now make items for others, and so some of [...]
Happy hooker: Crocheted my first (human) hat
Today, I made my first human crocheted item, a gold hat for my daughter. If you closely look, you might see a bit of pink yarn tied into this crocheted hat. I tend to use bits of yarn as stitch markers. This hat isn’t completed. I’ll be edging it with pink yarn. Perhaps I’ll add [...]
Crochet: Basic Beanie hat for Monster High doll; Frankie Stein
Yesterday, I posted a picture of a crocheted hat I’d made for the Monster High doll, Draculaura, she’s a Monster High doll. That hat was actually a crocheted square. I sewed three corners together to make it into a hat. I mentioned that I didn’t feel confident enough to make a proper hat. Well… the more I [...]
Beginner Crochet: Completed hat and cape for Monster High doll; Draculaura
Since I’ve gotten back into crocheting, I haven’t made too many items, but I’ve decided to show the one above. I used three stitches with this ensemble; Crochet chain, single crochet, and double crochet. You want to know something? This past Sunday, when I started crocheting, I wasn’t planning on making an outfit, I just wanted [...]
