Last Christmas, I thoroughly enjoyed making crochet scarves for the family why watching movies, talking and sipping on some tea. I thought crochet projects would be the perfect pass-time to bring on the ship.
Since I had the memory of making almost one scarf per day, I thought I needed a LOT of supplies for this 28 day container ship voyage. Back in Austin, with the help Justin’s family, we packed up 8 skeins and some synthetic stuffing in… vacuum-sealed bags! It worked like a charm and saved us a lot of space.
While this is not the best picture in the world, here’s the crochet cast – still flattened:
So, why synthetic stuffing? Well, instead of making scarves, wouldn’t it be cool to make stuffed animals?! I felt ambitious. Using Brigitte Read’s Super-Super Cute Crochet pattern book (I’ll link to her when I get better internet), I gave making stuffed animals a shot. Turns out they are as cute as they claim to be, but they’re also a lot more work than I thought… so I have two to show!
First, a cute, round little whale.
And a pwetty butterfly.
In parallel, I’ve been working on a child blanket, which makes me want to make one for myself…
… that thing is warm!
I find crochet to be almost like a meditative practice. It’s repetitive yet requires your full attention. I don’t even like to watch TV all that much when I crochet. Just me, my thoughts, the yarn and the hook. It gives me time to think, it makes me feel like I’m giving my brain a break, yet I’m producing something useful with my hands and later have the satisfaction of accomplishment.
Can I put an order in for a butterfly? They are Rebekah’s most favorite thing – that is BEAUTIFUL! I am very impressed – but then again, I’m impressed with pretty much anything you do!
bravo!steph tu es une crocheteuse pro,continue a faire de belles choses.bisous
Tu me donneras des cours de crochet quand on se reverra!!!
Tu as trouve ton mode de meditation!!! cool.
Bisousssssssssssssss
Oh Stephanie they turned out even cuter than the pictures in the book. That is what I love about the needlework–I am focused on my design but my mind is in a different zone of thought and contemplation, too. In the 35 plus years I have been doing it–I have never tired of the art. Love, Hugs, and Kisses, Kathy
Jill – but of course! I’ll make one for the cutest girl in the world :)
Chantal – merci! Oui, je crois que c’est dans l’ADN Soleil. Mamie a biensur ete la meilleur prof quand j’etais petite. Ca m’est reste jusqu’a maintenant, meme apres toutes ces annees.
Julie – mais avec plaisir!
Kathy – thank you, I’m really happy with how they turned out too! It is incredible how it relaxes the mind. It wanders, it thinks about all sorts of different things, but it can’t get too caught up in a spiral because if you don’t pay attention, there goes mistakes! It’s a great balance indeed. Hugs and Kisses to you too!
I found this website with a picture of the butterfly. I’ve been trying to find a pattern to make a butterfly blanket like this. I found a kit but it is no longer sold. I would love to get a pattern for this butterfly or the blanket you mentioned making. I’m willing to pay for it if necessary. Any information you could give me would be most appreciated.
Thank You….Lisa