hyperbolia

Beach Coasters

2009-04-22T13:09:00.001-04:00

I bought this yarn cause the colors reminded me of the beach and then I never did anything with it. Decided to make these coasters and I'm still not even sure if I like them. Real quick garter stitch with a half assed crochet border. Maybe they will look better after I block them?

Star light, Star bright.....

2009-04-17T09:19:00.003-04:00

Love this bracelet! It reminds me of the beach at night and I can't wait to wear it! Riley thinks they look like clear grapes but I think I will ignore that criticism and go with my own thoughts. LOL

Preparing for the Beach

2009-04-15T09:53:00.002-04:00

This is just a really simple and cute beach bag I made for Brenna. She always has lots of stuff to take with her and is always looking for a new tote. I made this one ami style with a cotton yarn so it is easily washable. Quick icord drawstring and the bag was done!

Spring Break Fun and a Purse Two Ways

2009-04-14T09:21:00.002-04:00

The break from school and obligations was wonderful. The kids and I played games, hung out and spent lots of time at Barnes and Noble. Loved it! While it didn't leave me alot of time for posting, I did get alot of crocheting done and some knitting.

Riley and I got to have our very first crochet along. A neat experience. I finally took the time to teach her how to sew her ami's together instead of just doing it for her. We made a bear and a cat. We used different sized yarns so I could teach her about gauge with a project that didn't matter. So now I have this incredibly tiny pink bear and her green bear made from sport yarn looks gigantic!

I made these purses a few weeks ago. The knit one is from a pattern I found online and the crochet one is my attempt to change the pattern. I can post the pattern for anyone who is interested. Just let me know if you want to see it. It makes a nice, small purse perfect for nights out. I used bangle bracelets for the handles. Enjoy!

Something different...

2009-04-03T07:48:00.003-04:00

Here are a couple of magnets I made using those old aol cd's that used to come in the mail. I saved them and try to use them when crafting. I made them with letter stencils, silk flowers, buttons, brads and stickers. Quick and easy!!!

Stashbusters!

2009-04-01T16:55:00.004-04:00

Two scarves made from leftovers. They're both a little skinny but usable. I especially like the pink and brown wool one. Not a huge fan of the teal ones but my girls want it so that's good! LOL

Summer Shirts

2009-03-30T09:42:00.003-04:00

These are the shirts I made for the girls that match the shirt I made for the ami doll. Very easy to make, just a chevron stitch starting at the top and working to the bottom. A chain tie at the neck and another at the waist. I made them both from cotton yarn. Super easy and super cute!

More from Amigurumi!

2009-03-27T08:28:00.005-04:00

This is the final project from the book. She was called Strawbeary. I changed her up a bit. I didn't crochet her clothes to her permanently. But I did crochet her wearing a bra and undies. She had mary jane shoes but I gave her the sandals from another project in the book. Her skirt is made from scrap fabric and a kilt pin and her shirt is a miniature version of one I made for my daughters. I will be posting the pics of those in a little bit. Super simple pattern for all sizes as well.

Amigurumi! Super Happy Cute Crochet

2009-03-26T10:28:00.004-04:00

by Elisabeth A. Doherty. I purchased this book the minute it came out and I fell in love with it! She had so many amazing things to make in it. We adored this pig and it was destined to be my first project. If you are looking for a good crochet book this is it! Great pics and patterns, even some helpful tips for those just starting out in amigurumi. My 10 year old (9 at the time) learned alot from the stitches and techniques section. I will be posting some other items I made from this book later. Overall this is one of our favorite books.

whatever...

2009-03-25T11:31:00.004-04:00

It seems that no matter what my intentions are I have trouble dealing with this blogging thing. I have been busy creating things and not taking pictures or posting anything so I will try again. This mouse is made using essentially the same pattern as my frog just gave him bigger ears. LOL Hope you enjoy him...

A WHOLE YEAR!!!!

2008-12-01T14:21:00.003-05:00

I can't believe it! I will have to start posting at least the pictures of all the things I have made in the past year. I am soooo sorry to have left this for sooooo long.

The Bomb from Mario Bros.

2008-01-16T11:52:00.001-05:00

CJ has been playing the Wii alot lately and he downloaded a few of the old school Mario games. He NEEDED to have his own bomb, so here he is.

And here is his pattern:

Body – With black. R1: Sc 6 into a circle. R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24). R5: Sc 3, INC (30). R6: Sc 4, INC (36). R7: Sc 5, INC (42). R8: Sc around (42). R9: Sc 5, DEC (36). R10: Sc 4, DEC (30). R11: Sc 3, DEC (24). R12: Sc 2, DEC (18). R13: Sc 1, DEC (12). R14: DEC (6).

Top Cap – With gray. R1: Sc 6 into a circle. R2: INC (12). R3: INC (24). R5: Sc around (24).

Feet – make 2 – With yellow. R1: Sc 6 into a circle. R2: INC (12). R3-6: Sc around (12). R7: DEC (6). R8-9: Sc around (6).

Fuse – With yellow. Chain 16. 2 sc in each chain across.

A New Year

2008-01-06T18:11:00.000-05:00

...and a few more hobbies! Geoff got me a sewing machine for Christmas so now I can make different kinds of softies! I am so excited and can't wait to get started. I also started knitting again and I am working on a sweater for CJ and a skirt for Brenna. I nned to find a project for Riley to start on as well. I'm happy to be doing these things but I do wish there was more time in a day!!!

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-24T04:15:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas to all who are still reading! I just finished my last Christmas project. A pair of slippers for my Aunt. Now I am off to bed and I am sure I will not get back here til after the holiday. If you get a chance go to www.noradsanta.org It's truly a wonderful site and my kids and I will be visiting it throughout the day. Have a blessed Christmas!

WOW! What a long month!

2007-12-18T11:43:00.000-05:00

I can't believe that it has taken me so long to post! I keep telling myself to get on here and say anything but it hasn't happened. I have been busily working on tons of Christmas projects and I can't seem to get out of my own way. In any case I am getting closer to finished with all the items I wanted to make. I think I will have aceived my goal of one item for each family member. At least I hope so! I spent this morning blocking and ironing the scarves I made. I really hope to take pics of everything. Alot of it is really simple though. I will also have a few new patterns coming after I figure out what all my numbers meant. LOL Hopefully I will be back soon with pics!

Remember if you made any of the amigurumi I created please let me know. I would love to post them here!

Pattern for Ebeneizer

2007-11-15T08:38:00.001-05:00

I *think* this is the last of the patterns for the amigurumi I have already put up. I do have quite a few more sitting here waiting for their stories and for me to take their pics. Hoefully I will get to it soon. But with the holidays coming up it is getting harder to do those things. I am working on a bunch of presents and other holiday related items so as soon as I can I will post pics of those things too.

But for now here is a pattern for Ebeneizer! Outside Shell (make 2) – R1: sc 6 into a circle. R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24).

Inside Shell (make 2) – R1: sc 6 into a circle. R2: INC (12). R3: INC (24).

Pearl - R1: sc 6 into a circle. R2: INC (12). R3-4: Sc around (12). R5: DEC (6).

Assembly – Whip stitch inside shell to outside shell. Repeat with other set. Sew pearl to bottom half of shell. Sew the two shells together using five stitches that are lined up on the backside.

pattern for Chuck the Frog

2007-11-13T14:54:00.001-05:00

I know it's been a while since I posted a pattern so here is one for today. I hope I will be able to get another one on for tomorrow and I need to take a bunch of pics of the amis I created while I was not blogging. Hopefully all of it will get done.

Body - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4-9: Sc around (24). R10: Sc 1, DEC (12). R11: DEC (6). R12: INC (12). R13: Sc 1, INC (18). R14: Sc 2, INC (24). R15: Sc 3, INC (30). R16: Sc 4, INC (36). R17: Sc around (36). R18: Sc 4, DEC (30). R19: Sc 3, DEC. (24). R20: Sc 2, DEC (18). R21: Sc 1, DEC (12). R22: DEC (6).

Legs – R1: sc 6 into a circle. R2: INC (12). R3-4: Sc around (12). R5: DEC (6). R6-15: Sc around.

Arms – R1: sc 6 into a circle. R2-7: Sc around.

Eyes - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12).

Enjoy your frog! If you make one please send me a link so I can see him!

Ninja Town

2007-11-09T21:02:00.002-05:00

After I got the Cute Book of course I had to make more felt guys. CJ found this ninja in Nintendo Power mag. It is a guy from a new game called Ninja Town. So we quickly drew up a pattern and made him our own.

The Cute Book - Monkey

2007-11-08T08:37:00.001-05:00

Here's another guy from the cute book. I made this monkey for my daughter. I wanted to make him into a pack pack hangy guy but she stole him from my craft basket as soon as he was finished. Now he is sitting upstairs on her shelf. LOL I guess he won't be going to school anytime soon. There are a ton of really great patterns in this book and I want to make a few more before I am through. They are tiny (about 3") so I think I will make some for present toppers for Christmas. The patterns that they use are making me think differently about some other things I have as well. All the paper piecing patterns I have from scrapbooking can be turned into these little felt guys and I am thinking that the drawings I make of my amigurumi can be turned into felt guys as well. I am excited to think of all the things I can do now but also sad because it means one more thing I am spending money on!!!! LOL

The Cute Book

2007-11-07T08:03:00.001-05:00

I picked up this book back in September. I love it! It is called The Cute Book by Aranzi Aronzo. They have some of the cutest little felt patterns. I got to it right away. I didn't get to use any of the wonderful wool felt cause it is a little too spendy for me right now but I did use some craft felt that the kids had. I made this guy for my son's birthday. In the book he had a body LOL but for my guy I just needed the head and he became a magnet for his locker at school. A big hit! I also made a monkey from the book. All the patterns and instructions are super simple! I want to make all these little creatures. They are too adorable!

Long Time No Post

2007-10-29T07:48:00.000-04:00

OK I have about five minutes to say where I have been. Sick, hubby sick, kids sick. Got better. Had two Hlloween parties and still only have short time to play. Will be back later today with some new stuff. Have a great morning!

Carlos Pattern

2007-10-09T05:23:00.000-04:00

Body - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24). R5: Sc 3, INC (30). R6: Sc 4, INC. (36). R7-11: Sc around (36). R12: Sc 4, DEC. (30). R13: Sc around (30). R14: Sc 3, DEC (24). R15-16: Sc around (24). R17: Sc 2, DEC (18). R18-21: Sc around (18). R22: Sc 1, DEC (12). R23: DEC (6).

Wings – R1: sc 4 into a circle. R2: Sc 1, INC (6). R3-5: Sc around (6). R6: Sc 1, DEC (4). R7-8: Sc around (4). R9: DEC (2). R10: Sc around (2).

Assembly – I freehand cut the feet and beak from orange felt and the body from white felt. The eyes are made with black fabric paint.

Quackers Pattern

2007-10-08T05:59:00.000-04:00

Nathalie - as per your request, here is a quackers you can make yourself!

Body - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24). R5: Sc 3, INC (30). R6: Sc 4, INC (36). R7: sc around (36). R8: Sc 4, DEC (30). R9: Sc 3, DEC (24). R10: Sc2, DEC (18). R11: Sc 1, DEC (12). R12: DEC (6).

Head - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24). R5: Sc around (24). R6: Sc2, DEC (18). R7: Sc 1, DEC (12). R8: DEC (6).

Beak - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: Sc 1, INC (9).

Quackers

2007-10-07T07:40:00.001-04:00

Quackers is a little suspect. He wanders the streets of Hyperbolia mumbling about meds and spoons. No one is sure where he came from. He just showed up one day. All we know is that since Quackers arrived Betty has become a millionaire.

Chuck

2007-10-06T11:22:00.000-04:00

Chuck is a loose cannon cop on the edge. His motto is “Trust no one and shoot anything that moves”. He moved here from the big city. He wanted the quiet life but surprisingly crime is on the rise here in Hyperbolia. He is taking anger management classes at the local learning center. His best friends are a stress ball and his pack of Marlboros.

Betty

2007-10-05T06:48:00.000-04:00

Betty owns the Hyperbolia Pharmacy. She spends her days filling prescriptions and dreaming of Chuck. She made a nice living at her job until the arrival of Quackers. Now she has moved out of her condo and into one of the biggest houses in town. Every man in Hyperbolia wants to date her but she only has eyes for Chuck. Ironically Chcuck doesn’t even know she exists.

Moose

2007-10-02T13:29:00.001-04:00

I made this guy over the weekend. I'm still thinking about adding a red scarf for him. Anyway here's the pattern:

Snout - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4-9: Sc around (18). Head - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24). R5: sc 1, INC 3x, sc in next 18 sc (27). R6: Sc 2, INC 3x, sc in next 18 sc (30). R7: sc 2, INC 4x, sc in next 18 sc (34). R8: sc 3, INC 4x, sc in next 18 sc (38). R9: sc in first 28 sc, DEC, sc in next 2 sc, DEC, sc in next 6 sc (36). R10: Sc 4, DEC (30). R11: Sc 3, DEC (24). R12: Sc2, DEC (18). R13: Sc 1, DEC (12). R14: DEC (6).

Body - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4-11: Sc around (18). R12: Sc 1, DEC (12). R13-14: Sc around (12).

Arms - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: Sc2, INC (8). R3-9: Sc around (8).
Legs - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4-5: Sc around (18). R6: Sc 1, DEC (12). R7: Sc 2, DEC (9). R8-12: Sc around (9).
Assembly - I made the antlers free form out of felt and put wire inside to keep them stiff and standing up. I used small black eyes for the nostrils and big black eyes for his eyes with just a piece of white felt behind each.

Tiffany

2007-10-01T22:22:00.001-04:00

Tiffany is a flesh eating zombie bunny from hell. She has no friends because she doesn’t just steal your boyfriend she eats him too. Every Thursday she plays poker with her sorority sisters.

The Dust Bunny

2007-09-29T10:26:00.000-04:00

This is the Dust Bunny I made for a friend who just moved to a new house. He wa s quite easy to make and I added a dust cloth for him to help out around the house. On his other arm is his intro tag which reads:

Species: imported dust bunny
Habitat: small, dark places
Grooming: self dusting
Care: Allow dust bunnies to multiply. That's when they are happiest.

Now onto the pattern:
Body/Head - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24). R5: Sc 3, INC (30). R6: Sc 4, INC. (36). R7-8: Sc around (36). R9: Sc 4, DEC. (30). R10: Sc 3, DEC (24). R11: Sc 2, DEC (18). R12: Sc 1, DEC (12). R13: DEC (6).

Ears - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3-11: Sc around (12).

Legs & Arms - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: sc 2, INC (8). R3-7: Sc around (8).

Tail - R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12).

Assembly - Embroider mouth, sew on button eyes. Cut small rag from felt and sew on.

Important Information

2007-09-28T15:23:00.000-04:00

My son came home today and informed me of this: "Paper clips are the larval form of coat hangers."

Candy Corn

2007-09-28T08:09:00.000-04:00

This is a candy corn I made for the September project at the amigurumi group on yahoo. Sorry for the bad pic but I had to take it with my phone. I have no idea where I put the camera. LOL Anyway, it was really easy to make and we watched Knocked Up while I did it. So at least I wasn't bored LOL.

Here's the pattern: Chain 12. R1: skip first chain and sc across (11 sc). sc 4X in the last stitch, sc across the bottom 11x and 4 more sc in the last stitch. You should have an oval. Slip stitch to top of first sc. 30sc. R2: ch 1. sc in next 11 sc, sc 3 in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, sc 3 in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, sc 3 in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, sc 3 in next sc. Slip stitch to top of first sc. 38 sc. R3 - 8: ch 1. sc in all 38 stitches. Slip stitch to top of first sc. 38 sc. *Switch to yellow.* R9: ch1. 18 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec. 36 sc. R10: sc in first 4 sc, dec around. 30 sc. R11 & 12: sc around. 30 sc. R13: sc in first 3 sc, dec around. 24 sc. R14: sc around. 24 sc. R15: sc in first 2 sc, dec around. 18 sc. *Switch to white.* R16 - 18: sc around. 18 sc. R19: sc in first sc, dec around. 12 sc. R20: sc around. 12 sc. R21: dec around. 6 sc.

Bobo and Jim

2007-09-28T08:05:00.001-04:00

Bobo was a circus trained monkey before his tragic toxic waste accident. This horrible incident turned him a lovely shade of turquoise. He spends his life trying to track down his circus master, Jim, who mysteriously disappeared after the accident.

Jim managed the Big Top Circus. He was quite prosperous until a tragic accident befell his star monkey. Jim used the insurance money to move to a deserted island with the bearded lady and a few trapeze artists.

Secret Keepers Pattern

2007-09-27T07:10:00.000-04:00

These are super simple and quick guys to make. Please let me know if the pattern isn't easy to read. I have never tried to put a pattern out for others to follow so I am just giving you my notes. All of my projects are worked the usual way with increases and decreases. And don't join the rounds as you go just work in a spiral. The one secret keeper is slightly larger because I used a different size hook and bigger yarn. All I added to them was the eyeballs (the small ones have doll eyes and the bigger one has two different sized buttons.) but Ithink they would look cute with big ears.

R1: sc 6 into a circle (6). R2: INC (12). R3: Sc 1, INC (18). R4: Sc 2, INC (24). R5: Sc 3, INC (30). R6: Sc 4, INC. (36). R7: Sc 4, DEC. (30). R8: Sc 3, DEC (24). R9: Sc 2, DEC (18). R10: Sc 1, DEC (12). R11: DEC (6).

Carlos is a sad penguin

2007-09-27T07:03:00.000-04:00

Carlos

2007-09-27T06:57:00.000-04:00

Carlos is a penguin from South of the Border. He migrated when his girlfriend broke up with him. Carlos spends his afternoons drowning his sorrows in cheap tequila and his evenings flamenco dancing with any bird he can find.

Quug and Schnoober

2007-09-26T08:01:00.000-04:00

Quug is a creature sent from the fifth dimension to destroy all humans. But he had a change of heart when he discovered casinos, air mattresses and sneakers. Any place that could invent stuff like this can’t be all bad. Quug is looking for a roommate and hopes to settle down here on Earth.

Schnoober is Quug’s sister. She is a creature from the fifth dimension. She communicates with her brother using telepathy. Her stringy hair is actually a high tech tuning device. Schnoober just wants her brother to come home and play hopscotch with her.

Secret Keepers

2007-09-25T07:28:00.000-04:00

Big Head, Hubert and Noodles are the Secret Keepers of Hyperbolia. They are entrusted to the sacred duty of keeping secrets. They know everyone’s bad habits and crushes. The Secret Keepers know all the wrongs that have been done. But you will never learn anything from them for they have no mouths.

Ebenezer

2007-09-24T07:31:00.001-04:00

Ebenezer is a miser. He is the richest guy in Hyperbolia, yet he won’t share his pearls with anyone. He considered using them to make a necklace for Sally until he found out about her love for Albert. He is heart broken and alone. Sigh.

Patrice

2007-09-24T07:28:00.000-04:00

Patrice loves to play Sonic on GameCube. Her friends call her “PuffMama”. Patrice’s best friend is Sally (the limbless bunny). They love to do lunch and spend the afternoon gossiping about Sally’s crush on Albert.

Sally

2007-09-23T09:50:00.001-04:00

Sally hops from place to place. She is amazingly spry for a bunny with no legs (or arms for that matter). Sally is madly in love with Albert Yamashifufski and wishes all the cookies he steals were for her. His pastry snaggin’ powers simply intoxicate her.

Stealin' the Cookies

2007-09-22T11:41:00.000-04:00

Albert Yamashifufski

2007-09-22T11:37:00.001-04:00

Albert Yamashifufski is a CPA by day and a cookie stealin’ ninja by night. He stealthily stalks the kitchen to find delectable cookies to share with his friend, Charles. Albert likes the mushy cookies. Give him chocolate chunks and he’s a happy guy.

Charles

2007-09-22T08:41:00.001-04:00

This is Charles, my first amigurumi friend. I found a pattern for him on the web but I didn't bookmark the site. So if you know where I got him please leave me a link so I can give proper credit.

Charles is a resident of Hyperbolia. He is an easy goin’ monkey who loves to eat cookies. Charles also loves to read Harry Potter books and wishes he could be a wizard too. He lounges in his hammock whenever he has spare time. Charles is best friends with Albert Yamashifufski, his faithful cookie stealin’ companion.

Edited to add: You can find the ChimuChimu pattern here.

hyperbolia

2007-09-22T08:30:00.000-04:00

Hyperbolia is a small town nestled in the damp, dark recesses of my brain. It was discovered by my son when we began to name the little ami friends I have made. After they had names we needed to know more about them of course. Soon an entire town came into existence. Before we knew it, the critters had a life of their own, jobs, friends, even a little mystery. Read along to find out more about the residents and their lives.