Amigurumi Baby Mobile

If you have been reading my blog for a little while you will know that I do get distracted from my projects pretty easily.  : )  My Eyelet sweater has been put on hold for a really cute project...

I have been challenged to make a mobile out of amigurumi animals for a friend that is due in December.  (If you want to learn more about amigurumi check out this site.)  I have been following Stephanie's amigurumi work for some time now but never attempted it.

I have started making an aqua penguin and a light green dragon to see how they go.  I bought a size 2 mm hook with a handle on it.  I would highly recommend getting one with a handle.  Makes holding such a small hook much easier!

I am so excited to get started on this project.

The patterns I will be following are from the Lion Brand website (pattern numbers are below).  However, I have decided not to use the yarn or hook size mentioned in these patterns.  Instead I am using a size 2 mm hook and Patons Grace yarns.  This should make them turn out mobile sized instead of small toy sized (I hope).
 

Frog # 81010AD

 Elephant  #70582AD

Penguin #70583AD

Pig #70589AD

Octopus # 70588AD
 

 Here is a simple view of my colour palette:
 

I have some cute ideas for stringing them up on the mobile too.  Stay tuned.

Would you like to see progress on the Eyelet?

Have you made something with a diamond eyelet pattern?   It may not be a wrap... it could be a blanket or a lined skirt.  I am on my second ball of yarn. I really hope it fits when I am done.

Here is my progress so far.

 

 

Too bad things like jobs and eating get in the way of crocheting.

Diamond Eyelet Wrap Sweater

I was gifted a pattern for a lovely wrap quite a while ago.  I have not made a wrap before but I do love the detail of the diamond eyelets... they are so special. This pattern is really easy to follow once you have gotten thorough it a few times (Rows 2-7 are repeated a lot!).   The yarn used is Patons Canadiana in Violet Mist.  I got the yarn a while ago and was saving it for a special project.  It has a small amount of sheen to it.

If you would like to get your own copy here is the link: 
Diamond Eyelet Wrap Sweater by Crochet Spot.

I am really enjoying it.  Once in a while I just have to look at the pattern to see what I do with the end and beginning of each row.  But so far, so good!

 

You just keep crocheting it really long then it gets wrapped around your body and sew a few edges together.  I am looking forward to that part.  :)

Crochet Spot is also offering a Crochet Along soon. I may have to see how many projects I have on the go before I commit.

Saturday Bibs Part 2

Here are the pictures I promised.  ;)

These are made from %100 cotton, machine washable and the perfect size for a little one eating.
 

Here is the pattern if you want to try it.  "Cutie-Bib"

 

 

Blog Directory

Wow!  A "Blog Directory" for crochet and amigurumi what a great idea.  Stephanie of All About Ami decided to put together a directory of fellow crocheters.  It is really nice to see so many people in the world coming together in a common craft.  I am very excited to be listed in the directory.   :)  Check it out here.

I better get making some stuff so people have something to read here on my blog... do the rest of you feel a summer slow down?  I find it more appealing to play with yarn in the winter.  I guess with the nice weather of the summer here in Ottawa I just want to be outside.  I suppose also settling into our new house has taken a good portion of my time.