Beaded bracelets revisited - Day 262-263

These are extra stocking stuffers. 

A number of shops around here are selling versions of these, but as usual, its so much cheaper to make your own. I tried on of these back on day 120-121 (my tutorial that I'm following here) , but the yellow one turned out longer then it was meant too.  I think I was crocheting too tight, as it twisted up as well. These are just crochet, so quick and easy.

Crochet Dora Dress - Day 255

This is the first one, a blue crochet dress. 

The pattern is a mix of 2 patterns from Crochet pattern Central
It ended up being a mix of 2 because I couldn’t decifer the skirt instructions for the size 11' easter dress. And unfortunately this is the only 11' size one. 


The pattern called for a shell pattern but the placement of posts confused me and after pulling it apart 3 times, found the cheerleader skirt worked ok.

beaded crochet bracelet tutorial - day 121

This is just a rough tutorial, no pictures as yet (will add to list). But this is what I have and am working on the tension issues from yesterday. So if you have suggestions, speak up!!

You will need:
- a 6 strand embroidery thread
- crochet hook 2.75 mm
- beeds (seed beads or others, as long as they fit on thread)
-needle

This should make a bracelet about 17cm long. So add a few extra for bigger.
1) Add 40 beads to thread using the needle. Push them down as you dont use them till round 2!
2) Crochet time!! Chain 45 and turn
3) Single Crochet (SC) in 44 stitches, then chain 1 and turn.
4) Start with SC in first 2 stitches, then start adding beads. Slide a bead into each SC before you complete it.
SC in last 2 stitches. Finally chain 1 and turn.
5) Now complete with a SC in the 44 stitches. Fasten off.
6) Now you need to decide what closure method you prefer. The standard is the friendship bracelet "tails" that you can just crochet on, then tie around wrist (or maybe add a slip knot!)
Option 2 is too weave in loose ends and then add jewellery fastenings. A ring one side and clasp the other.

Careful about the tension, too tight and it will twist on itself... but then again, maybe you want the spiral corkscrew look!!

Yellow Beaded Bracelet - Day 120

Attempted a beaded crochet bracelet.Unfortunately it stretched and twisted, not ideal! I think its a tension issue more then anything else, but will need to play around with it!!

Sketching and Huhu's - Day 52

My set of 5 Huhu Grubs done and some planning for another painting.

(posted late as weekend ran away from me - Sewing insanity and Mothers Day)

Huhu Grub Finger Puppets - Day 51

Yummy??

Huhu bugs are native to NZ and live a rather simple life, as grubs in fallen tree trunks, then a glorious 2 weeks as a free flying beetle. The most popular thing about them here, is that the grubs are eatable, and often are served at food festivals (though, it does tend to be a 'dare you to eat it' cuisine! tastes like peanut butter)

Mine dont taste much like Peanut butter though!!
They are a set of crochet huhu grubs for a new set I'm making.
Next, a dark tree log for them to hide in...

Bieber Graphs - Day 50

Biggest craft push for today, was a possible gift for a girl suffering from severe Bieber Fever.
There are two possibilities I'm tossing up.... a cross-stitched picture for the wall, or use the graph for a crochet piece (pillow or blanket).
 This is an example of the ones I'm considering, its just a normal picture turned into a graph using myphotostitch.com. You can choose size, and how many colours your willing to use. it then generates the pattern with the colours needed in a bigger pdf. If I deside on the crochet option, I will need a picture with simple colours, or black and white.

Alien Egg Warmer - Day 41

Couldnt resist playing wiith the pattern of the bunny from yesterday, so here is an alien/monster creature.

 His hair is a bit wild, maybe he needs more? But the twisty hair was fiddly, so made executive decision this would do!

Bunny Egg Cosy - Day 40

Are you're eggs complaining of being cold?
Are they fed up of not having a decent costume for parties?
or are they just desperate too express themselves?

Then... they deserve a bunny costume all too themselves!

Crochet Bunny Egg Cosy to keep eggs... well... cosy! A quick little project to do, but I'm not sure if people actually use these kinds of things. Still cute though! and I guess it would keep that 2nd boiled egg warm while you eat the first... now...time for some toast soldiers.
Pattern is from LionBrand

Monster Envy - Day 5

A one eyed, long haired, flying light-green people eater.....
(try to the tune of flying purple people eater) :)
A bit of monster madness to shake things up, plus my crochet hooks were getting a bit dusty!

Sums up some teenage monsters I have slouching around at the moment... though this one isnt as smelly and doesnt tend to use the floor as a main storage area... oh well.
Wondering what scientific classification he would be (to justify the Animalia ranking), will have to go find my scientific mind.
Monster quote (just because)
“You can't create a monster, then whine when it stomps on a few buildings” Lisa Simpson

(posted one day late)