Amigurumi!!

Hi, I'm Sarah and it's been 18 hours since my last amigurumi. OMG these things are amazing! I'm quite addicted, although I'm not sure one can be addicted after making a single amigurumi? I have, however, ordered a ton of yarn with plans to make many, many, many more! I'd like to clarify that I'm mostly interested in crochet ones for now, not being a confident knitter, but I'd like to dabble one day. There are some lovely patterns on the Lion Brand website (you need to register for them, but they are free) for both crocheted and knitted. I found this wickedamazingfabulous Totoro crocheted amigurumi pattern. I also had a look at the writer's Flickr photos - dude, she's got some mad crochet skills! Who knew such wondrous things could be created with a hooky stick and some yarn?

So anyhoo, here is my first wee crocheted animal.

I call him Phoebus. Who knows why. It tickles me. Here is a link to the pattern, as I said before you'll need to register to be able to see it, but it is free. I'm not 100% happy with his trunk and may have to fiddle later to perfect.

Yes, I'm one of those.

One of the mums at my baby group this morning asked if I was making a whole ark full...

Having joined Ravelry.com, I've started reading Crochet Corner (a column on there); she has some nifty tips & tricks that Sandy lady! She highlighted a particularly useful blog entry about seamlessness when crocheting in the round. It's well worth a peek if you're interested in that sort of thing.  Being one of those, it did make me realise that I could've made all my hats thus far without the unsightly seam at the back of the hat :-( Ah well, onwards and upwards - learning all the time!

I've also subscribed to The Art Of Crochet. I know it's a bit cheesy & ever-so slightly naff, but it'll pace me rather than me taking on huge projects that are doomed to fail from the word go. Plus I'll have a blanket at the end of it! Does this make me old?

Right, Little Man waketh & grumbles. Ciao!