Little Hats, Big Hearts

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

I was able to make 25 baby hats this year for the American Heart Association. The AHA celebrates by making red hats for babies that are born in February. February is considered American Heart month. These hats are part of “Little Hats, Big Hearts” and honors babies and moms. The AHA wants to raise awareness… Continue reading Little Hats, Big Hearts

Kenny the Giraffe

February 4, 2017March 1, 2017 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

Kenny the Giraffe is an amigurumi pattern by “One & Two Company.” It is a pattern from the Little Explorers Series. I used Impeccable and Vanna yarn that I purchased at Michael’s. Materials needed for this project: 3mm crochet hook, 4mm crochet hook, worsted yarn, DK yarn, stuffing, eyes, scissors and a needle. Here I… Continue reading Kenny the Giraffe

Crochet & Knitting

Temperature Blanket Finished

January 13, 2017February 6, 2017 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

I finally finished up the temperature blanket that I started last year. It took me about a FULL year to finish it up. You can see the beginning of my project HERE. I made this blanket to represent the first year of my life. The blanket came out better than I hoped and it is… Continue reading Temperature Blanket Finished

Amigurumi · Crochet & Knitting

Howard the Fox (Aviator Fox)

January 6, 2017February 6, 2017 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

Howard the Fox is an awesome pattern offered by “One and Two Company“. I love the colors and the eyes used in the original pattern. Most of my colors were made using Vanna’s Choice Yarn. Starting the nose. I like how the pattern has the nose and head attached as one part. The aviator hat.… Continue reading Howard the Fox (Aviator Fox)

Christmas · Crochet & Knitting · Gift

Poppy the Troll Hat

December 30, 2016January 6, 2017 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

This troll hat is for my 4 year old troll loving great-niece Olivia. I am trying very hard to keep up with her changing favorite things. So far her love has gone from My Little Pony, mermaid tail blankets, Shopkins and now Trolls. She definitely allows me plenty of practice on my crochet skills. I… Continue reading Poppy the Troll Hat

Crochet & Knitting · Gift

Messy Bun Hat

December 23, 2016January 6, 2017 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

I decided to try my luck at making a messy bun hat for my niece Ciara. This is the first time I have made a hat from the bottom up. She requested natural/neutral looking colors. I thought these colors would look great on her.

Amigurumi · Christmas · Crochet & Knitting · Gift

Theodore the Teddy Bear

December 19, 2016January 6, 2017 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

I am working on this pattern for my best friend Romelie. (I will post this Rome after you have seen your gift.) I wanted to make her a teddy bear and her favorite color is purple. I didn’t have to go far to find a pattern. One of my favorite crochet book series is “Zoomigurumi“. … Continue reading Theodore the Teddy Bear

Amigurumi · Crochet & Knitting

Bentley the Bear

November 28, 2016November 28, 2016 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

Bentley the Bear is a crochet amigurumi pattern by Stacey Trock. This particular pattern is part of her Ami Club CAL. You can find more information about her patterns and ami club at her website…FRESHSTITCHES.The start of Bentley’s arms. Bentley’s two arms. Two ears. Nose. Snout. The first leg is worked up by itself. When… Continue reading Bentley the Bear

Crochet & Knitting · Gift

Beanie Hat

November 26, 2016November 26, 2016 Crafty HuskyLeave a comment

I started working on one of my classes I purchased at Craftsy. This particular class is called “Crocheting in the Round“. It is the 2nd class that I have taken from Stacey Trock. She offers the best classes with amazing instructions and videos.Here is my first attempt at starting one of the hats. I was… Continue reading Beanie Hat

Crochet & Knitting

Baby Pullover Sweater, Part 4: Blocking & Finishing

November 19, 2016November 18, 2016 Crafty Husky2 Comments

When all the pieces are ready, you will need to block them. I usually just soak my pieces in cold water, then roll them out with a bath towel. The towel will get the majority of the water out. I laid out and pinned my sweater back (right side facing up) while it was still… Continue reading Baby Pullover Sweater, Part 4: Blocking & Finishing