knitters united

Yesterday, I joint my first ever knitting club. It was funny, there where six old ladies and me sitting in the cool shadow of one of my favourite cafés, chatting ad knitting :D They were so lovely, and they all were so pleased that I wanted to take part in their group. And what they were knitting! Amazing stuff! The oldest, Brigitte, was working on a really cool very VIOLET summer vest. I had my rainow crochet blanket with me, as I'm not knitting at the moment, and I was a bit afraid before that they would say "No crochet, only knitting" but on the contrary - the girls all admired my funny blanket and they were really happy to have a crocheter in their group now, too :D I'm sure I will go there again as soon as I start a new knitting project. They're all so helpful! And I have some things to learn, for example, I have no clue how to work with circular needles. And they all know.

But nevertheless, I would LOVE to have my own knit/crochet group, with some younger participants... have to think about that.

no spikes for inca

Inca needed some treat, and it was her birthday. She is special, so she got something special. No spikes, though, I don't like the thought of it.

Pattern: Christine Fadley for childrens' Knitwear Projects.

Woo-nderful! male yarn addiction!

Sometimes, I stumble over web thingsies that I can hardly believe. I consider myself to be strongly feminist and take most male approaches to gender equality for granted - nevertheless, I happen to be astonished from time to time. For example when Mr P took over the task of doing all laundry all by himself - very profane example - or when I found WooWorks' wonderful website.

A male artist who loves to crochet in such a creative and thoughtful way! My heart stood still several times while browsing his online playground. Have fun with this exceptionnal artist's yarn works. Don't forget to watch his cartoons and his gorgeous short films!!!

I still can't believe it. A man who understands the idea of yarnbombing. We're not yet lost, sisters ;)

Yawn

I finally managed to end my hibernation, YEAH! I had a really wonderful Christmas with loads of family time and winter walks and sweets and lovely presents and all that kind of stuff that makes you love winter. Now, at long last, I wanted to share some of my latest crafty adventures with you: Christmas presents I received and those I gave away, and also new projects that I started (and some of them already finished! wohoooo!) during my long time break. Now, after all, I am burtsing of new ideas and plans... Have a look!

Crocheted whale-in-love application :) I'm planning some more comic or kawaii style crochet applications now, collecting new motives every day.


A very greeen and fierce alien plushy, probably from pluto, and my newest baby: the little red riding hood (isn't she lovely....) I am REALLY proud of her! For the first time, I created a pattern for a crocheted character on my own that worked IMMEDIATELY! I you like them, these three are now available in my dawanda shop. More to come soon :)

Now some Christmas goodies.
1. pink ghost pin made of hama beads cute and elephant measure tape (not made by me) for my sister No. 2
2. knitted triangle baby scarf for my friend Zeynep's newborn nephew
3. crocheted angora pantie for my lovely sister No. 1
4. custom-made corduroy skirt for my lovely Sister No. 2

Tiny Girly Stick Stick Stick

My dear friend Christin is currently love sick, and when she lended me her stick drive for a few days as I had lost mine (no wonder, all that MESS in my house), I had the idea to make a mini-bag for that tiny stick. It's about 1,5 inches long and took me 7 minutes. And it earned me a huge smile from her face.

I love to present people with little things when they don't expect it. It's so thrilling to make others happy... isn't that the MOST thrilling thing there is, in fact? And that way, it's not so altruistic as it seems at the first glance... I feel much better that way, thinking about what would be a nice and fitting gift, and how to package it, and thinking about little bitty things to decorate it with and so on... :)
Enough now, I have to go and get my concert tickets for tonight.

Eduard Le Bear

Look what I just finished, isn't he cute? No, not handsome, but definitely unique. It is a birthday gift for Moe, he wished for a crocheted animal and let me decide what species it should be. My usual characters would have looked much to sweet and girly for him, as he is rather cool and well-read and stuff. Besides, his whole flat is furnished with chocolate brown leather sofas and matching wallpaint, and his living room looks more like a library... Having these things in mind, I thought of a bear at once, but what came out surprised me all the same. Eduard resembles the Mr Bean Teddy in a strange way :D

Nevertheless, I'm convinced that he will like his new companion. Wonder what place my little Mr Le Bear will get in that gorgeous house.