The last few weeks have been hectic. I somehow got it into my mind that I should be selling some crochet animals. And selling their patterns (but more on that in another post). I’ve crocheted a handful of animals before and I understand the basics of shaping, so why wouldn’t I create a whole range of animals (and their patterns) to sell.
Well I know how I got it into my mind. James and I were playing with some of his stuffed toys when I started thinking that I could create the Giraffe he was holding onto. I wouldn’t have all the bells and whistle that his had, but it would be mine. And it would be awesome. I spent a few days drawing it out and working out some of the shaping.
I finally got this guy onto my hook. Made some – well a lot – of adjustments during the process. And now he’s finished. And he’s available in my Etsy Shop.
The obsession didn’t stop there. I thoroughly enjoyed designed and creating George the Giraffe. So much so, that I started a new design book full of different crochet animals and their patterns.
My cousin loves Owls and her birthday is coming up. So an owl was the next on my list. This gal took a few days to complete. She’s pretty simple. Not too many adjustments to my original pattern which made her a breeze to crochet. Along with this stuffy, I want to create an oversized pillow. My cousin would love that. Olivia the Owl can be found in my Etsy Shop.
I’ve also started a rhino. However, I’m not quite feeling him. I used chunky yarn and he seems somewhat unpolished. I can’t quite put my finger on it but there’s something that I don’t like. I’m thinking it’s the horns. They look unfinished. Or not pointy enough. Whatever the case, he drives me crazy every time I look at him. I’ll most likely frog him and start again with worsted weight yarn.
And lastly, I’m almost finished this monkey. This guy took a while. His face gave me the hardest time. And for some reason he looks a little crazy. My husband says that’s ok because he’s a monkey and they’re supposed to be a little bit crazy. I was going for more cute than crazy but once he’s all put together I’m sure the cuteness will start to show. I’m hoping to have this guy available in my shop by the end of the week and his pattern next week some time.
The pattern for these crochet animals should be available shortly.
What’s on you hook?
Ashley
