Hoppy Easter!

“Hoppy” Easter… clever because this is a post about Easter and bunnies, right?  Actually, this is a post about “hoppy” beer because these little bunnies required some responsible drinking to complete them.  This was not quite the “easy crochet bunny,” but it was worth the effort because they did turn out pretty cute.  I tried so hard to follow the pattern, but by the time I got to ears it was a free for all.  I couldn’t do them right and each one is different, but whatever… adds character.  I only had the patience to make one bow.  There were just too many little parts that had to be connected and stitched together.  I really had to pay attention for this project, haha.  I only intended to make three, but there will be four because I just found another muzzle I had made.  We kept the first one and then the others went to my grandma, aunt, and friend.  I’m saving the pattern, but I think I may be done with this one at least for a while.  Happy Easter and happy crocheting!  
*Suggestion:  Add an oval cardboard piece to the bottom before it’s stuffed to help it sit up.  The first one I made didn’t have this support, so it has to lean on something.  

Pat's Day!

I love to crochet and I love making crocheted things to give to others, but lately I have been asked if I could teach people how to crochet.  Aye!!!  I honestly don’t really know how to myself.  I taught myself years ago from a book and my first scarf was not to scale and ended up being a fat rectangle that went to the cat.  I put it away for a while, but rediscovered it when my dad was in the hospital.  I started crocheting scarves for the wonderful people we met at UCLA and after making more than 100 scarves (here are a few), I became addicted and have tried to branch out from scarves.  I still have one scarf left that I need to finish for a nurse, but I haven’t been able to complete that one just yet… one day.  Even with all that practice I still don’t know how to make things to scale and I probably never will.  I probably won’t be able to read a pattern either or crochet a scarf the "right" way.  Thankfully, my friend Lisa is a crocheting and knitting master and a way better teacher.  She started a Stich ‘n’ Bitch group and our first meeting was a blast!  We decided to meet the following week at a local coffee shop.  To our surprise, a group of musicians were also meeting and we got to enjoy some wonderful music and a little Baileys.  I had some leftover green yarn and was able to make fourteen of these shamrocks to share before we headed out.  The best part was that they all found a home with the musicians and their supporters who were also enjoying their music.  CHEERS!!!… to such an unexpected, but fun evening!

Happy Christmas!

Thanks to our "deer" friend, Linna for sending this sparkly reindeer our way.  It's the perfect card for the season in all its glittery glory.