After a little excursion to the "yarn department" in my studio yesterday, I made myself a little Amigurumi bear. For those who have never heard of this before, Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. It is a really enjoyable diversion from sewing and a convenient way to cull my wool stash!!
This is my first attempt and although a little loosely crocheted, it will do for the purpose it was made. I can see this becoming almost as addictive as sewing and knitting . . . but not quite. I don't think any craft will completely entice me away from the things I am most passionate about.
My hair was in desperate need of attention, so a visit to the hairdresser was on my agenda, however, deciding whether to cut or curl is always a real dilemma for me, in the end I decided to cut so I don't get a hot head when the warmer weather finally arrives! Do you ever have that problem?
Have a great weekend whatever you are doing!
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Hello Sandy,
ReplyDeleteThe bear is adorable. I am so impressed with your many talents. Well done!
Big hug
Giac
Ha ha ha! It doesn't take much talent to crochet a bear when you follow instructions, but I do appreciate your comment, you are such a sweetheart. :)
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What an adorable little bear! I've heard of this type of crochet, but I've never given it a try before. It's on my list, though. I actually just posted on my blog yesterday of the two crochet blankets I finally finished so yes, I do crochet! I have yet to get another project started, but it will most likely be a granny square type of blanket. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Farrah,
DeleteOh thank you, but I am sure you could easily make one yourself, if you can crochet you will find it a breeze. I will pop by after I have responded to all my comments, as I always enjoy reading your blog.
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Hello and that is one cute bear! I have two books about amigurumi with patterns and tips. I have not tried those yet, but in my young age, at school, I made a Moomin, with eyes and all. It was so cute. My sister's youngest kid got it and I think it is well used.
ReplyDeleteI like my hair short, the summers here are not so hot, but some days can be rather humid and that makes my hair curl.
Hugs!
Hi Niina,
DeleteThank you, I'm pleased you think so. It's certainly not hard to make a bear if you crochet.
I'm not sure what a Moomin is, but will have to google it to see. :) I'm sure it will be cute.
So you have naturally curly hair, lucky you! However, I do understand how humid weather can tighten the curls.
Hugs,
X
Fantastic job! I had a book to make one of those bears but I never tried it. I do a bit of crochet but only simple stuff. I have been working on a small bear that came in a kit for six years and still haven't finished it! One of those unfinished projects.
ReplyDeleteI always cut my hair short because I have such thick hair, having it long adds a lot of weight and I can never put it up because it gives me massive headaches. Plus being up here in the tropics, I think short hair is much better!
I wouldn't say it was fantastic, but it's nice of you to boost my ego. :) I'm sure you'll get it finished one day soon (or do what I did with mine and chuck it). LOL!
DeleteYes, I can relate to that. I had very thick hair when I was young, and my pony tail used to do the same. However, it's thinned a little now I am older and I am so pleased with my new style, Lauren (my hairdresser) use #3 clippers at the back and it really feels so cool. Plus, I changed colour and love it now it's pearl grey. My daughter told me I look like Judy Dench (just the hair, not the facial features).
Cute little bear! You said he is small, but it is hard to gage just how small. ( Maybe you should put him next to a Tim Tam. I very familiar with those!) Sorry, my SIL just went to the Melbourne show and posted pictures of all the yummy show bags she picked up. (I saw there was a Tim Tam one this year.) I MISS the Melbourne Show so much!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new hair do. I have to leave mine long for the summer here so that I can put it in a pony tail. It is too humid and if I curl my hair, it just goes limp and sticks to my head. (I look like a drowned rat.) I do not have even an ounce of curl in my hair. For winter I have it cut at shoulder length. Any shorter and I look ridiculous as my hair is so thin! The joys of growing older.
Ha ha! Perhaps I should Sam, 'cept I've eaten them all! We didn't go this year, so many other things on, and to be honest, I think I'm past it all. The thought of squeezing through crowds of people and screaming children just freaks me out.
DeleteOh I am, it's so much easier to style straight out of the shower, just a quick all over with the blow-dryer is all it needs. When I was young I used to put it up in a pony tail like you, but I think when one gets to my age a pony tail just looks ridiculous . . . bit like an old ewe trying to look like a lamb. :)
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