Rilakkuma!

I tried to crochet a Rilakkuma (Lazy Bear), a super adorable San-X character. The only real pattern for him was in this adorable, but pricey Japanese craft book, so I had to improvise. It's not exactly the same, but I came pretty close. My son fell in love with him, so I'm happy with it. :)

The Infected

After watching 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, I couldn't stop dreaming about zombies. I know technically The Infected are not zombies, but close enough. I decided to crochet a cute little zombie to rid me of my fear. I also made him a zombie girl plushie companion. Both of these were given away in a swap.

Da wanda... wanda... wanda...

Yay! I started crocheting an Ichigo about 2 years ago and finally finished it last month! Ichigo is a cousin to the Little Prince in the popular video game, Katamari Damacy. She is still my favorite character 5 sequels later. The catalyst for completing a hibernating UFO ("unfinished object" for all you non crafters), was a request for a magnetic katamari ball. I ended up making one for my daughter too and she needed a character to roll with, so I crocheted Ichigo's legs, added finishing touches and she was done!

yarn: A mix of Red Heart Super Saver and Caron Simply Soft

hook size: F (love my F hooks!)

pattern: Katamari Prince by Ana Paula Rimoli

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I have a new blog site that I will be posting more to. Go to Kitschkween's Blog for more than just crafty stuff.

I get it now!

I couldn't really get into spinning because, well, I wasn't doing it right. But thanks to Megan LaCore (also from the Bay Area) and her tremendously helpful instructional videos. I can now spin correctly! You can find all of Megan's awesome youtube tutorials on The Art of Megan channel. She also has an etsy shop and her own website.

This was my first spinning attempt after I watched her tutorials. I was really pleased with the way it came out. I used some hand painted wool I received in a swap. Then I ended up giving it away in swap!


I'm working on another skein of artyarn at the moment. So far, I've spun and set the yarn, and begun plying it. It's currently on a spindle with all the added beads. It's fun to watch artyarn transform into a skein of surprises, but it's tedious and time consuming. Some of the materials I've used so far are; arcrylic, sequins, crystal, glass, and plastic flowers.