So, I've been thinking of doing this for a while- putting a spotlight on some of the blogs/other sites I come across while I mindlessly browse for hours on the interwebs. It'll put a spotlight on some maybe not-so-well-known blogs (and maybe some more-well-known blogs...mostly of the crafty or geeky nature), as well as let me have a reference of a particular site that I stumbled across and forgot to bookmark. I iz forgetful sometimez.
Anywho, I saw this post on Craftster for a crocheted Conan O'brien. I thought it totally rocked! I loved this since I think Conan is hilarious and since I think that people that do amigurumi are amazing. I hate doing single crochet. HATE.IT. I would rather wipe my rear with a pine cone than complete row after row of single crochet. Don't get me wrong- I know it's a necessary evil in the world of crochet. My Koopa Coin Purse was done in single crochet. Thus, it smells like a forest every time I pass gas. (HA! I couldn't even finish typing that without LOLing for reals. I crack myself up.)
Ok, I digress. She had her blog (Crafty is Cool) listed in her signature, so I clicked it to see what else she has to offer. AMAZING! She has some free ami patterns up- including this one for an a-freakin'-dorable power-up mushroom!
She has some other awesome toys as well as some patterns on her etsy site. Hopefully she'll be updating her blog with other patterns or pictures of her FO- great stuff Allison!
I've been a fan of Allison's stuff when I happened across her Yo Gabba Gabba patterns on Ravelry. My kids love that show! I might have to give Conan a try.
ReplyDeleteHey thanks!!! Yeah single crochet is a tad tedious, ain't it?! But its all for the cause. Or something like that. I appreciate your feature!!
ReplyDeleteI said one day I would make some amigurami, but that day hasn't come yet. I've got some patterns waiting though. :-)
ReplyDeleteI too am not a fan of single crochet, but check out Xenobia Bailey's work. And it's all single crochet! You may have to scroll a bit. Look for her hats in particular. http://xenba.blogspot.com/
Joycers- Funny thing is that I've seen that Yo Gabba Gabba doll before- now I know who makes it. ;) Allison, I loved the Alice doll, too. My sis and I are going to see the movie tomorrow- YAYAYAYAY! Libby- I will check out her site- anyone patient enough to do everything in sc must be full of piney-awesomeness. :D
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