I’m not very good at the needle arts. A couple of years ago I learned to knit. I made a couple of scarves, a few baby sweaters and two felted stuffed sheep. But I haven’t knitted anything in oh, say about 17 and a half months. My problem is that in order to overcome my natural laziness (which is quite strong) I have to fall in head-over-heels in love with a project in order to muster the enthusiasm to tackle it instead of spending all of my free time reading or watching tv or taking naps (by the way, I got to take that nap I wanted yesterday. It lasted for three hours and it was AWESOME).
Back to the crafts: I’ve had my eye on this book, Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet
It you crochet (or want to learn) I really recommend this book. Amigurumi are little Japanese-style crocheted animals and the patterns in this book are really cute. The first project I’m tackling is the lion from the front cover. I bought my supplies at my favorite yarn store and got some free help from the sweet ladies who work there.
Since I never crocheted before, it took me a while to get the hang of it. I think I had to redo this part at least 5 times before it looked okay. This is all I have so far: the top of the head. I need to sew on the face before I finish the rest of the head. It’s pretty slow going, but once I get farther along I’ll take some other pictures.
I hope you have a lovely weekend. I’m looking forward to mine: E and I are about to leave for the gym and then this afternoon I’ve arranged for a babysitter and I’m going to go shopping for new silverware (the set we got at our wedding is pretty thrashed and somehow missing several spoons) and then get a massage. N gave me a gift certificate to a local spa and this seems like a great time to use it. And then tomorrow night N and I are going out to dinner and maybe a movie. I feel pretty cheerful: I think I’m finally out of the funk I’ve been in for the last few weeks.
I hope you have a great Friday!
You’re making me blush! She has a new book coming out in a few months! 🙂
I think Liam stole some of your spoons. He’s hidden all of ours.
I’m anxious to see the finished lion. I’d never heard of amigurumi until a few months ago until my barely older-than-me aunt introduced me to it (she’s really into it). But I haven’t been brave/motivated enough to try it.
Can’t wait to see the finished projects! They look so cute.
Looks great so far! You and Mindy are both so multi-talented. By the way, your knitting projects were all awesome. I still can’t get over the cuteness of your felted sheep. And the patterns in that book are very cute. Eleanor has already requested one of each from Aunt Mindy!
Your weekend sounds perfectly lovely. I want to hear all about your massage. N. is a thoughtful gift giver.