Crochet blue dress

I crocheted this dress because I had the wool and I wanted to use it as always. Two balls it needs to make this dress. It is a free pattern and not joining anywhere which is great. Simple enough not to use your brain. This is the back of the dress I wanted the slip stitch to be straight it was tricky and I'm sure there is a simple way for the learned ones. I am fairly pleased with the ends results.

Amigurumi hippo blanket

I wanted to make the hippo blanket because I had an idea in my head. It didn't actually work as I wanted it to. The effect I wanted it to be didn't actual show. I like it better this way then just the head and hands. I work tight so I needed to work the blanket with a bigger hook. In a way it is safe for babies as they can' t get their little fingers hooked in it. I like the blue colours that I used and the pattern of the blanket. They are free from pinterest.com.  I like his little cute ears and head. Cute hippo pity it is not a little bit bigger. I embroidered the eyes, I think it is safer. Good luck with yours if you have a go.

Amigurumi boy blue

I started from a pattern but I kept doing it as I go. I do feel like not follow a pattern sometimes. It is a large doll and his hair makes him cool. I embroidered his eyes with embroidery thread. I usually use wool but I wanted to see how it comes out. His hands are movable. There are no wires stuffed well near the head. I like how cuddly he is. I might make him removable clothes. I have a few things that I need to finish first, he can stay like this for awhile. I hate when I keep starting things and because I ran out of the wool  need I will stat something else. His hair took some time to make I separated the yarn as well other wise it will be very booffy. 

Amigurumi turtle blanket

My daughter wanted me to make her one of these baby blanket. So I found a free pattern for the blanket on Planet June's website. She also have lovely turtles' patterns as well but I didn't feel like buying her patterns this time. I searched for real look turtles and it took me awhile but I ended up finding what I liked. It was also a free pattern if I am not mistaken I found this turtle pattern from revalry.com. the turtles take awhile to make as they are all in pieces so lots of sewing. The blanket will be useful. I used all the blue yarn which I love to use what I have. I most likely would make another one with pastel colours like what my daughter likes but I had to try one.

Amigurumi toy

I just love this toy. It is cute but I don't think it is safe for kids. I wouldn't give one to a kid I feel the hands are not strongly attached but still cute. I have been wanting to make one of these and postponed. i followed a pattern which was in a different language and then when I couldn't understand I continued on my own like the feet and part of the hat. I often tend to do that but at least I get to finish it. It was suppose to have wings but I couldn't be bothered.

Blue Wayuu bag

I like the result of a Wayuu bag. I have made a few of these now. I like to make them for my shop on etsy. This time I chose blue and white for a bit of difference. The stitches inside the back looks like that because I don't want anything to show from the front. I have made another one with similar pattern but this one is different. I like the combinations of colours I used for this bag. I am pleased with the result and I make everything with so much love that sometime it is hard for me to part from them. I say to myself then, that I can always make another one. I am also pleased that some people will chose to buy them. Since I sold one of these I wanted it to replace it so here it is.

Crochet blue basket

I made this basket to see if it holds. I made it with two strands of yarn to see how stiff it comes out. It holds but maybe I should you glue and water I think the formula is to stiffen it up. I don't like the sugar method it might bring ants is summer. I think I might experiment a little more with this basket idea. I also tried a design on it. I put a white insert as well. Let'see if my eldest daughter likes it. I need to try a rectangle or square basket too.

More headbands

I tried to make these headbands to take part in a market stall so I will have different kinds of stuff to sell. I did terrible but I don't think it was because my work was bad, it is because not many people turned up. I think this market is not very well known. To go where there are lots of people I need to have to pay public liability certificate. I don't think I have many things to sell yet at a big market. The other problem is that the toys with safety eyes are not good to sell either which I have many of those already. I think I have to come up with different things made of crochet since I like to crochet. These headbands I just saw a picture and I tried my own so no patterns sorry. Here are the pictures.

Footless, barefoot sandals

I have been working on different things which I will show you as I will post them here. This time I will show you these beautiful footless,barefoot sandals whatever you want to call them. I am selling them on etsy my website is amiguruminanna. How these came about I don't even remember but I think searching for something new to do. They feel like you have nothing on your feet and looks great on. Such a nice look for summer. I used cotton and number 2 crochet hook. I watched videos at first so I will know roughly the size. I love making these footless sandals. I have incorporated some beads on a few so far but my daughter still has to put them on etsy. Here is my beautiful barefoot sandals. They

Crochet Beanie slouch

I always like to try new stuff. I get bored doing the same things, this way I keep myself interested in this craft. How the beanie came about is my older grandson tried his father's beanie and I wanted to make him one. I actually made him two because I didn't have his brother's head circumference and I made the other one big enough to fit him too. One is brown and the other one blue and brown. just had enough wool. I got the free pattern from pinterest.com. I had to increase more as my wool was 8 ply. I'm so happy, I am using a lot of yarn. I need to buy new colours. Who knows what I will be doing next I know my daughter wants me to make her something so you might come here and check to see what it is. Till next time

Amigurumi cute little frog

I wanted to make another adorable frog but different because I liked the green one I made. I used blue and red like a poison frog as my daughter said because I don't know much about frogs. It is fairly easy to make It is from a free pattern but I always change or add where I don't like. I love those eyes they are glass ones and really nice. You should give this a go you can find the pattern on pinterest.com. Some sewing involved as usual but still you will feel great when the toy is finished. This toy won't be good for small kids as it has wires and the eyes. Here are the pictures of my frogs.

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Amigurumi giraffe

I made this giraffe simply because I haven't done one. I searched for a nice giraffe on pinterest and google. I also searched for a free pattern I was looking for this type of giraffe. My youngest grandson started to hold toys in his hands and this one will be safe for him. It measures 36 centimeters a little tall then I imagined. I picked blue and white for this giraffe and embroidered eyes. I like how it came but the pattern was in a different language and I google translate it. it is a good toy for him to sleep with. I don't like how the ears are maybe I misunderstood somewhere. I should have made adjustments myself but I thought it might look good. The legs are a bit long too but kids don't know the difference. I Like the colours I used to make it. Here are the pictures of my giraffe.

My second try of making a doll

I almost succeeded in writing the pattern for this doll. I need to write the head and the hat. I tried making bigger head but I think it doesn't look that cute. So I will make a smaller head and hat. The dress is also a little wider I think it looks nicer. So I still need a little work on this doll but at least I have a lot done for the pattern. I used less lines because the doll is small and I think maybe it looks better. The hair is also different. I used just a strand of wool for the first doll I untwisted one peace of wool into four peaces. the last one I left the wool as it was. I wanted to experiment and see which one will be cuter. I think the first one has better head, hat and hair. Here is the photo of them.

Hairpin lace blanket

I found this new craft and I am always very tempting to try it out. I made a baby blanket I actually thought I would finish it quicker then I did.  You need a hairpin lace loom and a crochet hook to do this. I bought three hairpin lace loom the first one broke and the second one was the same as the first but made of metal but the third one is the best, it is made of metal and longer so it gives you plenty of room to count the stitches. That was the boring bit counting the stitches both sides and loose count and then you have to start again. You can be creative of making the rows wider or narrower as you please. I put a border too but  I found it harder to do the two sides. There are many videos to show you how it is done. So good luck if you give it a try.

Bananas in pajamas

 Bananas in pajama finally done. It was an order for a baby boy. I never wrote the pattern I tried different every time. One came a little bit bigger head and one has bigger belly. The third one would have been good I reckon. I used different Technic each time to improve it and to sew less each time. I The first one was challenging but the last one I kind of knew what I was doing. Anyway I'm sure the baby boy would love them if  the lady who ordered them doesn't like them my grandsons would. I think I am better following a pattern then making my own. I embroidered the eyes for neater finish. The stripes came better finished the way I've done them.

Crochet baby blanket

Hi guys, I had a grandson on the way so I decided to make him a blanket not that he needed one but to make him something new since I made another one for my other grandson. I weaved it but my daughter wanted it in stripes instead of the tartan look which I love. The choice of colours could have been better but I wanted to use what I had. I put an edging to look finished in blue. there are many videos for tartan pattern that is how I made this blanket. The stripes on the photos looks uneven but they are even. It takes awhile to make as it is a bit fiddly but it is very satisfying to see it ready.

Baby's shorts and hat

Hi guys, I was quick to come up with something this time. I crocheted a short and a hat for my little grandson. I checked on some patterns and videos and I managed to make a set over night. I wanted it to be like a sailor suit. I didn't manage to make a top though if I find a pattern I can easily make one. I like white with dark blue trimmings. I would have added an anchor but my daughter didn't like it. It is more like a costume so she can take a baby photo in them. Here is a photo of them sorry no patterns.

Little Batman

Since my son in law introduce batman to my grandson, I had to make him one. I found this free pattern from Pinterest .com. It is fairly easy for those who are used to read patterns. The hardest I found embroider the bat. I had to find a logo of batman and hand free draw it. I had to do it a few times as mine was a bit big. I used yellow, skin colour, grey and dark blue because it is for a child. Dark colours is hard to work with in my opinion. It measures 23 centimeters good size for a child to hold. Actually a child should be supervised because of the eye buttons. I could have embroidered the eyes but I liked the way it was made with similar buttons. Anyway for you out there who would like to give this little batman a go good luck. I made him a cape easy to make.

Garters

Here are the garters I made I bought more material then I needed so I made three of them. I just had to join the seams and add ribbon and on one of them I did a buckle of some sort. The middle one has it if you look closer. This was so easy to make and much cheaper too. There are pink but she needed something blue.

All the different sizes in spheres

I made all the different sizes of spheres from this pattern. It is very easy to do and they are quick to do too. now I just have to invent to use them all in different toys. Give it a try it is fun to make them all. Here is a picture of them all.