All the crochet related and unrelated chaos!
It’s been a while 🫣 but I promise I’m still here!!
The Holidays kind of took a lot out of me. Plus working with Boho and trying to get classes and stuff off the ground has also taken up a lot of my time.
With THAT said… I have a workshop happening at the shop Saturday February 21st to make this cute little Granny Wristlet!
You can signup to join the workshop here:
Can’t make it? Don’t worry…Here’s the Pattern!
Hello on this Snowy 🥴 Sunday afternoon!! It’s been a crazy couple days over here in C3 Headquarters…Meaning my brain 😅 Hahahaha
Friday’s Ladies Night event didn’t really go as well as hoped, but given the circumstances and the fact I was bringing something totally random and new to a ladies “shopping” night out I guess I can’t complain to much.
I did have some friends come to the pop-up class for making scrunchies! They LOVED it, and now have the itch to crochet even more things!
This is exactly what I’m hoping for! I want to spread the love of the world of crochet. I want to share my knowledge and get more people into the art of it all.
Crochet is so much more than just “tying knots around a hook.” It’s fun, it’s relaxing (for the most part,) it’s ART!
Crochet has brought my life so much joy, and I just hope to bring that same joy to others! I’ve never seen myself as a teacher, but after doing this little event it’s all I want to do. With crochet I mean…No way I’m capable of being a Real teacher 🤣
But seeing the excitement and joy on those faces when something finally clicked…ABSOLUTE BEST FELLING! Pure happiness, joy, excitement for them, adoration…All the words.
I feel like I might’ve finally found my place in the crochet world, and I really hope things keep looking up moving forward. With all that said…This Saturday November 15th is my first official day of classes!!
Crochet 101 begins at 11am
Crochet 102 following at 1:30pm
and rounding the day out with Amigurumi Basics at 4:30pm!
It’s going to be a long and busy day but I am so ready for it!! So if your in the Battle Alley (Holly, MI) area with nothing to do, come take a class!
What’s a stronger word than chaotic? Cause I think we’ve moved into a new realm beyond that! But in the best way! Let’s update on the past couple weeks!
In the midst of all the things I’ve now got on my plate, I did get Jack finished! It’s been a year since I made him originally and I honestly forgot how time consuming he actually is to make.
Even with a sewing machine, those stripes took FOREVER! But always so totally worth it!
To hand stitch those stripes with yarn just isn’t the right look. They look way too chunky and not the “pinstriped” look I want. So using a sewing machine to get the nice crisp lines is the only way!
Moving on from Jack, I’ve now got 3 NEW customs I’m working on!
I’ve been requested to make a dragon I previously made SEVERAL years ago! It’s a pattern I’ve had in my archives from quite a while, so I’m unsure if I can find the original links to share. I’ll do my best to find them so I can share!
Falkor honestly speaks for himself!
The cardigan request comes from a client that saw a different one I’ve made that I currently have up in a shop! But she wanted some more neutral/natural tones, but also wanted long sleeves (original one was short sleeved.) But THAT being said!… Onto the BIG UPDATE!
I have teamed up with a local shop in my area and not only do I have some of my physical items up in her shop…I’M OFFERING CLASSES!!
This is a HUGE deal for me, and so exciting and nerve wreaking and just all the words in between..
I love sharing my knowledge and all the things I’ve learned. So many things I didn’t know when I first started, tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way. I’ve become a vast wealth of knowledge and now I can finally share it!
This Friday Nov 7th, our downtown area is hosting a Ladies Night and I’m doing my first Pop-up event! Kind of like a “Meet Me” orientation ish setup. I’ve got “wanting to learn”/beginner level crochet kits ready to go for making scrunchies! Cause how is that not perfect beginner option for ladies night!
So if you find yourself in the area of Downtown Holly Mi, the night of the 7th…come check out all the happenings going on for the ladies from 5pm-8pm!
IF you are planning to come and want a kit, I highly recommend signing up early!
I have a limited number of kits premade, and I’m hoping they all sellout!
Check out my Class schedule for the month of November, and signup for your Ladies Night kit here!
Spooky Season isn’t over yet!
This design has been sitting on my back burner for well over a year 🫣 and I’ve finally taken the time to work it out and perfect it!
With that…I give you my Bubbling Cauldron yarn bowl!!
Complete with a cute little lid!
This bowl is available now in the shop with 3 different size options to choose from
AND
If you have your own printer, you can also get the files to print yourself from MakerWorld!
Just follow the button you need 😉
And just in case you missed it! New crochet hooks have also been added to the Etsy shop!!
Coming by end of day TODAY to Etsy!
Not everyone loves interchangeable hooks, and I totally understand that. Keeping track of the “small” individual hook heads can be a pain.
And honestly printing them and making sure everything fits and works perfectly has become quite a pain in the neck for myself as well. Which is why I haven’t put them back into the shop since my vacation months ago 🫣
But I do know that several DO love my hooks and how comfortable and lightweight they are.
Sooooo…. With that said! I’ve gone and done a new thing!
I give you my now fully solid/single piece hooks! Still the same weightlessness, pointed tips, and the happy mix between tapered and inline hooks.
And like before, the sizing is still clearly labeled. Along with the 2 color option being a thing to keep them custom to your liking!
My original interchangeable hook files are available to download and print yourself at the link below.
I will be adding the listings on Etsy TODAY. You will be able to choose individual sizes, and not need to get a whole set all at once, but the option will be there as well. As before, you will pick your colors! So if you don’t already, go favorite the shop at the link below and turn on notifications so you know when the listings go live!
If you’re wanting a book that is truly going to break your heart into a million pieces…THIS is the one to do it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read all day long!
I picked up this book after the utter failure that Under Your Scars was and it DID NOT disappoint!
This was definitely a change of pace compared to Fourth Wing (also LOVE) and a much needed pallet cleanser.
I loved everything about this book and story. Very Nicholas Sparks kind of vibes if that’s what you’re into.
This story had me wrapped the whole time! I cried several times throughout. And the ending…OMG THE ENDING!! Literally soul crushing. Like so much so I needed my husband to just hold me while I screamed and sobbed!
So if you found yourself let down with Under Your Scars after all the recs to read it. THIS is the one you need to read if you’re needing a good sob fest heartbreak!
I am severely behind on doing my book reviews…I’ll catch up eventually with everything I’ve read so far this year. But first! I NEED to complain about this one right here!
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This book WAS NOT IT!!!
I was looking for a book that would have me emotional and just all in my feels. Rollercoaster, heartbreaking, sobbing. I needed all of it…
This book has been all over booktok and highly recommended to hit all the “requirements” I was looking for…
IT DOES NOT!!! This book 100% should not be at the top of your TBR if you’re looking for the same things I was.
I almost DNF this book, and really wish I hadn’t. If you find yourself struggling like I was, don’t listen to everyone else and “power through”…WALK AWAY!
The “big moment” is literally THE END of the book. Like the very end. And sure it was a shockish…but also very predictable. Hell this WHOLE BOOK was predictable.
The FMC is annoying AF! Like Elena Season 1 Vampire Diaries annoying. The MMC is okay, but legit is Bruce Wayne as the Punisher instead of Batman. Honestly that’s it. Take Elena from Vampire Diaries and throw her into Gotham City falling from Bruce Wayne with the Punisher as his alter ego.
Very predictable…Very irritating…NOT AT ALL THE HEARTBREAKING STORY EVERYONE SAYS IT IS!!
Ok…That’s my review. Don’t Read It if you’re looking for that same things I was.
After such a large project like Falkor was, I usually tend to go into a crochet slump of sorts. A little lost in the sauce with no real direction so to speak. So if you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, that’s it. Just needed a bit of a break. But break is over!
Last year I was requested to make a custom Jack Skellington, and this year apparently is no different!
So he is what I’ve been up to recently!
This is exactly why when I design something custom from scratch I write down everything I do. So I can easily go back and do it again and again if needed.
So far I’ve got the head and body done on this remake.
His Legs, Arms, and Jacket are all done in several different pieces in order to do the pin striping on his clothing.
This is because I actually use my sewing machine to get nice clean and legit looking stripping! So once I get that part done I can meticulously put him all together!
Then after he’s together I just need to give him shoes and hands and he’ll be off to his new home!
I’ve got about 7hrs of work into this guy so far. As I do have the pieces for his arms, legs and most of his jacket done. Just didn’t get a picture!
What’s on my mind Facebook asks??
Well lately, yet again, I’ve been daydreaming about having my own brick and mortar storefront. Not necessarily to sell my finished makes (cause duh of course!)
But a place for all crafts and hobbies. A place for ONLY handmade items to be sold from other local artists. A place for meetups for different crafts. A place for workshops. A place for sharing, learning, and loving the different ways to create art.
A local place for all hobbiests, with paper and paints. Stickers and beads. Printers and sculptors. And of course yarn and fabrics. And all the tools that go with them.
What’s stopping me? Well the kids is the biggest hurdle honestly. And secondly it’s a HUGE financial risk and that’s not a burden I’m will to rope Hubs into. And it definitely not something I’m capable of taking on myself 😅
So yea, that’s what’s on my mind. My biggest Pipedream ❤️
In case you missed it…
I have decided to remove all my 3D files from Etsy and will be slowly adding them to Bambu MakerWorld!
It’s going to take me some time to get everything moved over, so please bare with me.
I’ve decided to make the move as Etsy really isn’t meant for files, and well, MakerWorld is full of users with printers! So the reach is to get more of my work out there is better.
YOU CAN STILL ORDER FINISHED PRINTS ON ETSY!
My Etsy is still fully running for those that need Eyes/Addons printed! I have simply just moved the files for those that would rather print things themselves.
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