Twee Cosy

I crocheted a tea cosy. I admit it. I couldn't resist, I was compelled by a desire to adorn my teapot with something gorgeous. I loved every minute :) found this absolutely irresistible pattern, to be fair all the patterns on that site are lush and make me want to get hooking immediately :) I found the bottom to be slightly too big but I just button it nice and snug and I rather like the way it looks, fastened like that. Now I want to crochet some little coasters to go with it!

Lots of love :) xxx

More Crocheted Goddesses :)

Ages ago I crocheted a cute little goddess from a pattern I found online. Now, do you think I can find that bloody pattern?! I've googled for literally hours with no luck, and I'm no good at fathoming out patterns from finished projects, lol. So...*fanfare*.... I've made one up! I'm excited because this is my first ever pattern, and I'm going to share it here. Please bear in mind that it is my first pattern so may not be perfectly written and if there are any mistakes, please let me know. Also, leave a message or link to pics if you do use this pattern, I would be so chuffed to see other creations from it! All I ask is that you don't sell my pattern or dollies made from it, thanks.

Little Amigurumi Goddess

I used a 3mm crochet hook and plain dk yarn but playing around with the hook size and yarn types will vary the finished doll, just remember to use a small enough hook so that there are no holes in the work or the stuffing will show through.

Body:

Make a magic loop, 4sc into it and pull closed.
1. Inc in each st, rpt around
2. Sc in next st, inc in next st, rpt around
3. Sc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next st, rpt around
4. Sc in each of next 3 sts, inc in next st, rpt around
Rows 5 - 8: sc around
9. Sc in each of next 3 sts, dec next 2 sts tog, rpt around
10. Sc in each of next 2 sts, dec next 2 sts tog, rpt around
STUFF
11. Sc in next st, dec next 2 sts tog, rpt around
12. Sc around
13. Sc in next st, inc in next st, rpt around
14. Sc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next st, rpt around
15. Sc around
16. PC in 1st st, sc in next st, PC in next st, sc remainder of round
17. Sc around
18. Sc2tog around
19. Inc around
Rows 20 and 21: sc around
STUFF
22. Sc in each of next 2 sts, dec next 2 sts tog, rpt around
23. Sc in next st, dec next 2 sts tog, rpt around.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff more if needed using the straight end of a crochet hook. With a darning needle, sew the remaining hole closed and weave in the yarn end.

Arms:

These were too small for me to want to bother with stitch markers etc, so what I did was 4sc into a magic ring, pull closed and keep crocheting round until the arms reach the desired length. I did not stuff them but you could, or insert a pipe cleaner to enable them to be more poseable. Fasten them off leaving a long tail and sew them on with a darning needle.

Enjoy customising and playing around with this pattern and please remember to send me pictures of your finished dollies! Lots of love xxx

Shoo Fly!

So me and my systers are doing a Secret Syster monthly swap, co-ordinated by the lovely Sabbles. My recipient for February is my gorgeous syster Sarah. I trawled her Swap-Bot profile for some ideas of what she might like, and I noticed she said she would love a crocheted Venus fly trap! Not one to balk at a challenge, I had a look for patterns but was not willing to pay for one so I decided to make up my own. Here below I present.....the finished article! I used pipe cleaners inside the stems so they are poseable, and popped them inside a plastic flowerpot. I think they turned out pretty cute :)

I hope she loves it! Blessed Be )O(

Oh, Sugar Sugar

A while ago we had a swap where we all sent our partners something sugar skull related. I made some sugar skull earrings and a pendant out of Fimo, but although the envelope I posted them in got to it's destination, the contents didn't. Here is a picture, I am glad I took it before I packaged them up!

So here is a picture of what I made for a resend. It is a small garland of cute crocheted sugar skulls. I had SO MUCH fun making these!! Definitely going to make more :)

Blessed Be! )O(

Last Dance With Mary Jane

So I am trying a different Mary Janes pattern today, as I am not having much luck with the previous pattern I posted using a different yarn. The cotton yarn is lovely and breathable but a bit tough on the feet, LOL! So I am using Rico Kids Classic Aran yarn, it is beautiful and very soft, but works up much much smaller. So even when I increased the rows in the pattern, I couldn't get the sizing right. I am trying this pattern today and I am going to size it up as I go, using my own feet as the person I am making them for has similar sized feet :) Here's hoping that I get the required results with this one :) I'll keep you posted!


Blessed Be! )O(

Mary Janes :)

I found this pattern and immediately wanted to try it. I have long wanted to crochet some little slippers but I am rather an impatient crafter, and I shrink instinctively from things that require much assembling or sewing up or anything :) These are perfect because they are all one piece and therefore you only have to weave the ends in and sew on the buttons - fantastic! Here then, are my first pair of crocheted slippers, modelled by my daughter Lila's feet :) made completely in dc (UK terminology) using Lily Sugar n Cream cotton yarn. I love them :)

Blessed Be! )O(

Crocheted Goddesses for my Syster Goddesses :)

My Pagan beliefs are no secret. I was a Hare Krishna devotee for 12 years of my life (initiated by Bhaktitirtha Swami in 1999 - I was given the name Narayani-devi dasi), but before, during and after felt/feel a great connection with the Divine Feminine. I love the Goddess in all Her forms, but especially Isis, who has wrapped me in Her wings and given me comfort and love many many times when I have needed it. 


I digress of course - I love creating crocheted things but I am not much of a designer, so I found this pattern and have created many dolls since to gift and swap with my lovely Systers :) I am so grateful to the designer of that pattern for sharing it because it has given me so many hours of pleasure, crocheting and decorating these beautiful goddesses. Below are a few pictures. 

Blessed Be! )O(

Voodudes and Voodettes

I've been brushing up on my knitting skills today. I love crochet above all other yarn related crafts, but I just fancied a bit of knitting. Only some swatches so far practising different techniques but perhaps I'll tackle some simple patterns sometime soon.


So here is another post with some pictures of things I've crocheted. One thing I love crocheting and decorating in a totally off the cuff way, is Voodoo Dolls. All made with good intent and positive energy, of course ;) Below are some pictures of Voodoo Dolls I've made and sold or gifted. I call the male ones Voodudes and the female ones Voodettes :)

'Banish the Junk' Voodude - decorated with old dolls clothes and crocheted from scrap yarn.

'I Love You' Voodette.

'Banish the Flaker' Voodude, for a Swap-Bot swap.

Happy Birthday Voodette for my little daughter, Lila!

Voodude. No theme.

Witch Voodette.

Good Luck Voodette.

Goth styled Voodette for my 'niece' :)

I love making these and decorating them! They are so much fun and I love just decorating them in whichever way appeals to me at the time. They all get their own personalities :)

Blessed Be! )O(

Crocheted Green Man

This one was inspired by this photo, isn't he cute?! As those of you who know me may know, I am not much good with painting or drawing but give me a crochet hook and some yarn and I am a happy bunny. So for a 'Welcome to the Holly King' swap, I wanted to crochet a Green Man. I may make some tiny felted holly berries and add them, but here is my crocheted Green Man:

Not bad for a first attempt, and I was completely winging it :) He is made from different shades of green leaves sewn to a circular brown background, pretty much all in triples and multiples thereof (UK crochet terms). Two buttons for eyes. I think I will make another with a few tweaks here and there, perhaps varying the size of the leaves, the placement less symmetrical, etc etc. Oh I added a loop at the top so he can be hung up, too :) He is for my syster Twilight.


Blessed Be )O(