#crochetlove – Crochet

Kitty Desk Companion

Posted on August 26, 2023 by aboutyarntime

This little cat was a special project for my sister. I needed something to get me out of my creative slump, and she needed something for her desk at work!

So I set out on a journey to make a cute little effigy of her little cat that could keep her company at work. Kyo is a muted, or “pastel” tortoiseshell kitty, and I wanted to do her coloring justice.

I blended light gray with a pretty beige/gold color to mimic Kyo’s coloring. And of course, added the green to her eyes.

Then it was accessory time! I bought some tiny 5mm magnets to use to help the hats stay in place. And Bobby pins to secure her wings!

I wrote these patterns down as I was making them. So after some product development and testing, I should have a digital pattern ready to sell to make this for yourself!

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Ginger Kitty!!

Posted on February 9, 2023 by aboutyarntime

My first pet ever was a red tabby cat named Bob. I got him when I was 3 years old and had him for 14 wonderful years.

As a child, I moved around a bit because my dad was in the military. I didn’t make friends easily because I’m admittedly socially awkward, though I’ve grown out of it a bit….

ANYWAY… so Bob went with us everywhere we moved and was my constant in a world full of change. He was the best cat and loved to play fetch and curl up to sleep at night by my head with his nose in my ear.

He was the inspiration for this tabby cat with the happy curved tail.

He was the best cat I ever had.

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“Owl”-ways Looking Forward

Posted on January 1, 2023February 18, 2023 by aboutyarntime

For all those who supported my small crochet business dream in 2022, I am grateful to you. I hope to continue to grow this little seedling of a business in 2023.

I’ve completed my first project for 2023, and I’m glad to be able to share it with you!

Small and soft, this little owl reminds me to be studious and wise in the new year.

His pattern is found at Carmen Crochet and the yarn I used was a very fine velvet yarn that I found in a grab-bag of boutique yarns from a small craft store in downtown Nampa, Idaho.

That being said, any creations made by me with this particular yarn will be absolutely one of a kind!

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Cutie Little Turtle

Posted on December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 by aboutyarntime

This little turtle is so soft! He’s made with chunky chenille yarn and I just love the colors! I found the pattern here .

The pattern was easy to follow and worked up great, even with a much chunkier yarn and a much bigger hook.

I hope you love him as much as I do. He may even be available in my shop!

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A Purrmaid

Posted on August 28, 2022August 28, 2022 by aboutyarntime

I needed to make a unique gift for someone with a unique name that sounds a whole lot like “catfish”. This was the purrfect solution! A purrmaid. Ingenious! I already had this project pinned on my Pinterest “Crochet” board, because I wanted to make one eventually.

Isn’t she the cutest? Just like a kitten batting at her tail 😊

Hooked by Robin created this pattern and she offers both the free pattern AND links to super helpful video tutorials, as well. Robin walks you through this project from head to tail and everything in-between. I feel like this is a little more of an intermediate/advanced amigurumi project as it has some shaping techniques involved, but with the patterns and tutorials available, it is easy to master!

I am especially fond of the little paws!

I am so proud of this little creation and so glad that the recipient loved her as well. This little purrmaid was so much fun to make!

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Cuddly Fox Lovey

Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by aboutyarntime

So this project was inspired by and produced for my next great nephew who will be joining us soon. His older brother received an arctic fox lovey from me when he was born, and his mom is continuing with a forest theme for her second boy.

I did not know just how well this new fox lovey would match her new nursery theme – but it turns out that it matches perfectly with the bedding she has chosen.

I present to you: Chubby Cheeks Lovey Fox:

I think he just turned out so cute! He reminds me a little of the gopher from the movie Caddyshack, to be honest 🤣 but that’s okay!

So for the little blanket, I just did a granny hexagon and went round and round until I started running out of yarn. Then I finished off with single crochet all around the border of the blanket.

The free pattern for the fox is provided by YarnSociety and can be found here.

With a super helpful video tutorial here.

I hope you’ll give this little guy a try!