The Shtick I Do

This week I've been working on this Scrump inspired doll. There are a lot of patterns out there that are free and paid that I could have used, but I decided to go out on my own and make it like the one in the movie Lilo and Stitch. Well, it's as close as I could make it like the one in the movie. I do love it though! I've been playing with it and holding it and carrying it around like a baby! (lol - there must be something wrong with me =D) The doll itself measures right at 14" long (standing) but the bow and hair add an additional 6.5"! This is a big doll! In the movie you can see Lilo wiggle her Scrump around and he appears so floppy and soft; this doll is VERY floppy and soft. It's filled with Cluster Stuff, which I think is much more squishy than polyester Fiberfill. And this doll's head is attached at a narrow point which allows it to loll around and lay all willy-nilly. I do plan on re-writing the pattern and making it available for fr...

Here's another great project for this hot and humid weather we've been having. A quick and easy lanyard perfect for keeping up with your keys as you enjoy the outdoors this Summer. Materials :   (I used the swivel hook) Small amount of cotton yarn, color of your choice Size G crochet hook scissors embroidery needle lanyard swivel hook  or  keychain split ring Stitches used : Single Crochet (SC) Chain (Ch) Make a slip knot and chain a number that equals the length you desire for your lanyard. I chained 80. Try it on by holding it across the back of your neck and pinching the ends together to make sure the hook/ring will fall in the right place. (Don't attach the hook yet) 1 : SC in second chain from hook and in each ch across. When you get to the end, tie off, leave tails loose. 2 : Slip the hook/ring onto your work. Close the lanyard by using the tails to sew the two ends together. Tie off securely, weave in ends and trim. 3 : Cut a piece o...

Have you heard of SYS2015 ? No? Well now you have!  This is a pattern I came up with for a Summer tutorial series called SYS2015 hosted by Alida from Tweety Loves Quilting . SYS stands for "Stretch Your Skills" and I was so excited when I was asked to participate! Take the time to look over the various postings of quilting, paper piecing and crochet - later this summer look for a knitting tutorial from my daughter Katrina! This is a perfect project for beginners wanting to make their first amigurumi toy and interesting enough to keep the experienced crocheter entertained. And it's a great summer crochet project! Alida has been great in getting everything together and posting the tutorials for everyone to enjoy. You can find the Pet Rock pattern in my Ravelry store as a free PDF download! And feel free to share your Pet Rock family with me over on my Facebook page, Crochet2002 ! Click HERE for the link to the free PDF. Keep on crafting and let...