Sage - The Crochet Pig Puzzle

Introducing Sage The Crochet Pig Puzzle. Sage is so adorable. Her name is derived from the delicious Sausage of the US South.


Sage is stuffed with remnants from 
T-Shirts that were left after making Tarn (T-Shirt Yarn / More on tarn in a future post.) 

The basis for this Puzzle is the Amish Crochet Puzzle Ball.  However, this puzzle is my own creation and does not have a pattern.

How do you like Sage?
Do you think Chops, Bacon, Sausage or Pet?

 

Spicy Oliver Octopus Puzzle

Meet Spicy Oliver Octopus - 
Chili Pepper Red, Scotch Bonnet Yellow, with a Touch of cool White.

This adorable Spicy Oliver Octopus is made with worsted weight yarn. 

You can take him apart & Put him back together. Yellow & White position varies based on how you put him together.

Spicy Oliver is made using the Olive Crochet Octopus Pattern. The pattern uses the basic Amish Puzzle Ball and is one in a series of Animal Patterns.

Amish Puzzle Ball

This Amish Puzzle Ball pattern created by Dedri is the first of her Puzzle Ball Patterns. It is the basis for many Animal Puzzles.





This Ball is made by creating three pieces that are put together to make the ball. 







This ball gives the little hands that hold it a great ball and the ability to do what kids love - take it apart and learn to put it back together.The Mini Amish Ball Puzzle pattern is also on the site. 

I loved making these & will make other puzzles.

Jan

Spring Petal Backpack

Beach, picnic, shopping. This lovely bag is very versatile. 

Thanks to Susan Gater on Ravelry for the free pattern. I have made the large version of the pattern with the colors of spring and also in a smaller version in purple white & turquoise.

It is easy to make once you understand that the petals are not on top of each other.

I did two bottoms and placed an old CD between the to make the bottom sturdy.

The larger backpack can be lined as it will stretch some

                     

Crochet Toys!

What to make for a 5 year old?
Thanks to
Dedri -Look at what I made.

I made this little Blue Crochet Car - Mine is Red.
The recipient loved it.

I think I will make some of the other Boy Toys on her site.

Masa Bag

 Great Bag & Fun to make!
This is a rectangle 8 1/2" wide x 23" long
worked in stripes.

Free Pattern and folding directions at
Artemis Adornments

I lined the bottom with Felt for extra support!
Easy - Give it a try

Cappuccino Bag

This Tapestry Crochet Bag is inspired by the Wayuu Bags made in Columbia!

                                   

Brown is Coffee

White is Milk & Whipped Cream

Aqua Blue is Water

Burnt Orange is Cinnamon 

Cappuccino Delicious!

Throwback Thursday!

Doilies! Doilies! Doilies!
Back to basics. 
Doilies is where it all started. 
This is what Mama (my Grandmother) made in the 50's and this is what she taught me (& my cousin.)
These doilies would be used on the arms and back of the sofa to protect from stains. They would be starched stiff & used on the table as decoration under flowerpot, vase etc. they would be made bigger and used as a table cloth.
They are still beautiful and can be made in many colors and used for lampshades, starched and molded into bowls and more.
Boy would  Mama be surprised to see what Crochet is today.

Cell Phone Cozy

Great for Cell Phone, IPod, IPad
Main pocket
FSC to fit around the phone snugly. Attach and work in rounds.SC adding details - long SC every other stitch. (See photo)

Make a small rectangle and sew to front to hold headphones.

Crochet button attach to earphone pocket.

Love this! Never have to search for headphones.

Basic free pattern at Mooglyblog

Snug Fit Jacket for Child & Adult

Back in the Day:    

Bright colored sweater/jacket. 

Waistband, cuffs, neckband & pockets made in various colors to brighten up main color.

Zipped front. Can be made with or without hood. I have made this jacket many many times over the last 40 years. 

Original pattern is a 1973 from Leisure Arts. 
Unfortunately This  pattern is no longer in print.

Converse & Baseball Cap for Baby

These were made for my new Nephew born July 29th

Free patterns can be found at the following links:

Converse Pattern by Suzanne Resaul


Spring Training Cap


Converses are a family staple - sooooo cute!!


More information on Ravelry

Betty Boop Purse

This bag was inspired by the Betty Boop Pot Holder posted on Craftown 

Read More for Pattern for purse and modifications to face 

Ladybug BackPack

This Toddler Backpack pattern is free at  redheart.com

This bag also makes a great small purse to sling over your shoulder