WIP – My Little Pony (Rarity)

April 13, 2018Works in ProgressAmiArtist, Amigurumi, Crochet, My Little Pony, Rarity, Work In Progress, Yarnlilluvvies 4 Comments

When I was a little girl growing up in the 1980s, one of the first “fandoms” I remember joining was the My Little Pony fandom.

I had the little Pony stables and the clothes and of course a hundred Ponies. I remember playing with them for hours in my room. They actually would put on full Broadway musicals. I remember more than one afternoon spent with my record player (I was born in 1977, vinyl was totally a part of my childhood) and having the Ponies act out the different roles to a musical. Read More…

These are a few of my (least) favorite things

April 11, 2018Crochet BasicsAmigurumi, Crochet, Yarnlilluvvies 3 Comments

“Dropped needles in couches and whipstitching ears on plush kittens. Tugging and tying the ends of tiny mittens, trying to find a hook the right size, these are a few of my (least) favorite things”

Okay, so “The Sound of Music” this isn’t, but I do have a (semi) legitimate concern. [Not really…].

As I’ve gotten more into amigurumi and making my Luvvies I have learned some very important things about myself: When given time and free reign, I can crochet pieces quite quickly, especially if they are done with a larger hook, and the pieces are looking rather good. The same cannot be said about construction.

Hooked on a Feeling

April 6, 2018Uncategorizedlilluvvies Leave a comment

I mentioned in a previous post how it was a bit overwhelming when I started back to crochet to learn how many yarn options were available. However, if that weren’t confusing enough, there are other important decisions to make: Decisions that are equally important. And that is what type of hook to use.

What’s Yarn Got to Do With It?

April 4, 2018UncategorizedAmiArtist, Amigurumi, Crochet, Yarnlilluvvies Leave a comment

When I was younger and started to crochet, I don’t remember there being a plethora of yarn choices. I don’t even remember having crafty type stores like Joann’s and Michael’s, although I’m sure they were around (I’m only 40 😳).

I just remember having my little skein of yarn and crocheting and ripping it out and then abandoning a project. I don’t remember different thicknesses or feels or different hook types (aluminum, bamboo, that’s a whole other post). So, it came as somewhat of a surprise she. I came back to the craft at the wide array of choices there are on the market. Read More…

You gotta know when to hold ‘em…

April 3, 2018Uncategorizedlilluvvies Leave a comment

I’ve said before that I’m still learning. I started crochet when I was about six and practiced on and off through my early teens, but it’s only been in the last 8 months that I’ve really rediscovered my passion for the craft; and only about 4 minutes the since I started learning amigurumi.

Most of what I’ve shown on the page so far are the pieces I’ve completed and am super proud of. However, there are hiccups along the way.

Even with a good pattern and taking time to read and execute the design, sometimes it just doesn’t work. Today was one of those times.

The design was for a “dumpling cat.” However, it turned out looking more like a deranged Easter bunny.

Despite my best efforts, I wasn’t able to save this kitty. She had to be scrapped. I learned some lessons for moving forward; but, it’s always hard to give up on a project.