Well, I've been quite busy the past week with several projects. I have planned for some time to to crochet a new rug for my bathroom. I was set on making an oval rug and finding the right pattern has been a challenge in itself. While this pattern is close to what I wanted, I had to tweak it in several ways to make it suitable for the spot where it will live. Of course, I started this rug from my yarn stash, but have made 2 trips to the yarn shop already for just the right accent color. But I believe the finished rug will look great with my brown and blue decor.
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Not quite finished, but coming along!
Another project I have been working on in my mind for some time, but am now getting ready to publish as a pattern is this cute little 'Elephant Giggle'. His trunk is actually posable. I have it twisted for this pic to show that. It's amazing how much time and energy goes into even a simple pattern. ( I do try to keep my patterns simple so that even a beginner can make them). I must have remade those ears half a dozen times to get the effect I wanted. In keeping with the design of the original 'Giggles' he had to be small, (he's a little over 4 inches tall), colorful and cute enough to elicit at least a smile, if not an outright giggle. I don't know how many different patterns I will make, but I do have a few more ideas swirling around in my mind. |
