Inspired by Trish’s post earlier today, I thought I would share a few of my recent crochet projects, little amigurumi dolls from the book Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden. I saw this book on Amazon
I’ve been crocheting for as long as I can remember. It’s pretty much the only crafty talent I have. I actually have no idea when I started; all I know is that my mom and my grandma taught me and I crochet righty even though I’m a lefty. I tried to switch once I realized I was doing it wrong, figuring my stitches might be neater if I was using my dominant hand, with the help of a crochet book my future mother-in-law gave me, but it seemed crazy and difficult, so I’ve continued doing it backwards. Mostly I’ve crocheted blankets, flowers, and pillow covers that adorn my parents’ house, so when I learned about amigurumi, I was really excited. Something different! Yay!
I needed a little help getting these projects started. They use a magic circle rather than what I normally start out with to crochet in the round, but a video tutorial I found here really helped.
My first project was a little ninja for my fiance:
He was pretty easy to make! He was also one of the beginner projects. Apologies for the crappy flash, but you couldn’t see his sash without it. The next guy I made was a businessman doll for my dad to take to work with him.
I also made a little trojan warrior and a vampire before I had to actually do schoolwork again.
I’m really looking forward to making more. I don’t have the book with me anymore, but I have requested a couple from the local library. I’m also thinking about getting back into knitting, which I have actually forgotten how to do. It’s fun to devote time to something and have a tangible result at the end of it, so unlike the feel of all my grad school work these days!
Are you crafty? What do you make?
They are darling! My son would love the ninja!
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I love those!! They’re awesome
I want to learn to knit and/or crochet. I know just what you mean about the satisfaction of devoting time to something and seeing a tangible result at the end. Crafty stuff I’ve been making lately: bookmarks, bead neckacles, little felt brooches.
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I’d love to make bookmarks! I know Jennifer @ The Literate Housewife does too. I’ll have to try it out one of these days.
Those are so cute! I’ve had a library request in for this book ever since I first heard of it, and now I’m even more eager to get my hands on it.
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How do you knit?
I’m left handed, and I crochet left-handed; I finally figured out knitting last year once I discovered that I could knit left-handed continental. At the moment, I’m nearly done with a lace stole (knitted).
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I also learned to knit right-handed. When I re-learn, I’ll probably try to do it left-handed and see if it makes it easier! I remember struggling with it, but I think I was only about 12. Do you have any tips?
OMG those are so cute! I think I need that book.
OH SO CUTE!!! I love those they are way too adorable. I wish I could crochet…I can knit but not crochet
Thanks for sharing.
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OMG SO CUTE!!!!!
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OMG! How absolutely cute. What fun. Thanks for sharing them.
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Oh my gosh! They are too cute! I just learned to crochet, but haven’t made anything other than long, long chains. I am still working out my stitches. I am going to go out and get this book, because I think the crafts inside are adorable. I hope it’s easy enough for me. I love the vampire the most. Maybe I will make my own little coven!
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How cute! I so wish I was crafty…but man am I ever not.
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I cannot crochet to save my life…but my cousin and daughter are pretty good at it. I got a similar book for my daughter for Christmas – her and my cousin sat around all day trying to make those things=) It’s not as easy as it looks. You did a GREAT JOB!!! You should totally make some and have a contest here or something…or shoot, sell them! I would buy a King and Queen set!
The only thing that I do well craft-wise is cross-stitch.
Thanks for posting…they are so cute!
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Wow, those look amazing! Now I wish I knew how to crochet, but I can’t do anything. I can’t even sew a button on, I have to ask my husband to do it!
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This looks like a great idea. Can’t wait to try this. Will let you know.
Your crochet story brought back memories of when I was a child. My mom raised 5 girls and we all learned how to crochet. It was so much fun. For some reason we did not keep it up.
I might just start back again.
Glad I came to your post these are some really cute & endearing crochet works. Great work. Additionally thank you for referring the book creepy cute crochet, I am gonna get it soon. Cheers.
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