It's Back to School time. That means back to school shopping, new backpacks and new accessories. My youngest daughter is in love with these birds found in the pattern book "more cute little animals to crochet" by Amy Gaines. You can find her Etsy shop here. I've been making these birds for a few months but… Continue reading Flock of birds
Last weekend of summer
This is the last weekend of summer. Many of you may be going camping or the beach. Here in Vancouver we also go to the PNE. I myself avoid the weekend crowds because 1. the line ups are too long, 2. less chance of finding somewhere to sit, 3. I can be knocked over by… Continue reading Last weekend of summer
Crochet – a poem
I was given the task of writing a poem. I can’t remember the last time I wrote a poem but it must have been grade 12. This is what I came up with. Crochet hook, yarn creating small creatures soft, fuzzy, warm, relaxing amigurumi Poetry is definitely not my strong suit. Think I’ll stick with… Continue reading Crochet – a poem
Beginnings
Who doesn't love stuffed animals. I know I do. I was the kid with enough to cover half my bed. Last Christmas I received a book of amigurumi knit patterns for small animals. That lead to crochet patterns and the rest is history. So far I've been making things from patterns I've found both free… Continue reading Beginnings




