Probably one of my more complicated and definitely the largest of my patterns to date. Hank is for sure a labor of love, but very much worth it!
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Just in time for Spooky Season!!! Jinx is one of my more simpler patterns, and works up super quick! Looks absolutely adorable in worsted weight, but just as cute in plush!
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This was one of my first released wearable pattern! I still honestly use the bralette part of this pattern as a base for most of the tops I use when making my dresses.
Fully tested pattern available for download below!
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I’ve decided that since my way of creating these works of art is way off the beaten path that they seem to be intimidating for many. So to offset the avoidance of paying for a pattern some don’t think they’re capable of doing, it is now available for everyone FREE!
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At this point there’s not really a whole lot more I can say currently on the process of working up Falkor.
I’ve begun working up his body, and after discussing how to go about it with my wonderful customer for this custom. We’ve decided that he needs movement and not to just be a long straight log basically. So not only will I be making his body as accurately shaped as possible, I will also be adding some carving to his body to add even more realistic character to him!
I hope you’re enjoying this journey just as much as I am! It’s also starting to feel a bit like my own Neverending Story hahaha!
Screenshot If you could request any custom make from me, what would it be?
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From being pinned in place to everything being attached!
At this point I almost wanted to just leave him as is, but I knew I would never be ok with that…So then came the most painstakingly terrifying hard part…The brushing!
Brushing out my pieces that need fur or fuzz always makes me the most nervous. If I do to much I can very easily create a hole that there is no fixing. Meaning starting over completely was very much a possibility 😅
Just BARELY under 13hrs into this guy and I can happily say I am DONE with his head!
I’m ever so slightly debating adding just a couple teeth, but I think I might just leave him as is.
We don’t need to go WAY over the top and extreme, but then again maybe we do 🤔
It never ceases to amaze me the difference there is when brushing out yarn. Or the absolute insane life my 3D prints bring to a piece. Just, amazed!
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Pushing the envelope and going WAY out of the box is just what I do!
What you’re seeing is me printing onto tulle fabric…why? Because Falkor deserves to have his scales!
So I tried something new…Honestly not knowing if it would even work and it did! And I am THRILLED!!
We’ve reached a whole new level in the art of crochet at this point, and I’m not one bit upset about it.
Just look at how amazing that is! I seriously can’t get over how these chaotic ideas are coming together to bring real life to this make! I’m just in awe and a bit of imposter syndrome to be honest. I did that! I’m doing this! Me, my brain, and my hands! Like…Just…WHAT?!
Now onto the terrifying part (for me)
Time to attach his ears, and the scales, and begin the loooong super time consuming job of brushing him out.
The brushing part is what I’m super nervous to do. Once I start there’s no going back… If I mess up or overdo it, that’s it, I’ll have to start over.
Wish me luck!
I also did not add any of the print/design time for doing the scales to the timer for making Falkor. I’m only timing the physical aspects of crocheting, putting him together, and physical detailing. Basically if it’s printing related, I haven’t been counting it towards my final times.
Take a good look at the before picture! Who’s excited to see the after when his head is fully complete?!
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If you’re new here…Welcome!
Those that have been here a while should know by now that mixing mediums is what I do!
And this Falkor custom is no different! I want this to look as legit as possible, so I’m pulling out ALL my chaos for him.
Started with his nostrils and now to his eyelids! Because lets be honest, they MAKE his face!
Falkors future owner had a choice to make, and decided on the top color for his eyes…We both agreed that though his eyes are brown in the movie, these would be so much better and maaaaaannnn are they!
Shoutout to Darkside Eyes for these gorgeously painted eyes. Grab yours from her here: https://darksidecrochet.bigcartel.com/
I’ve been using Darkside’s eyes for several years now, and always save them for the most perfect projects!
Seriously though…How absolutely incredible does this look!
I swear I blow my own mind sometimes and what I’m able to do and create.
Getting and learning how to use my printer and create my own 3D models has been a literal GAME CHANGER for my craft!
While I may use 3D printing to take my work outside the box and to the next level, many have told me that it’s “not crochet” anymore, when YES IN FACT IT IS!
Just because I’m using printed pieces to bring life to my work, doesn’t make it any less crocheted. It’s all in the DETAILS which is exactly what my printed pieces are…Details. They are NO DIFFERENT than using safety eyes and the like!
Nothing Actually Attached Yet 
Everything Fully Attached 
Head Itself is COMPLETE! Just look at that face! Insane how two little printed pieces bring so much life to this piece.
I am so beyond excited to continue working on him. However I’m also incredibly nervous to keep going 🫣 There’s more detail work to be done to just his head alone. But first I need to get his ears done!
Then…then comes the endless brushing, and brushing, annnnnd brushing some more. Wish my luck I don’t screw it up! I want his head finished and good before I even begin to work on his body. Because if I do someone mess it up, it’ll be far easier to redo the head than it would be to restart him as a whole entirely.
Currently closing in on 10hrs into making this beasty! Any guesses on how long it might take me as a whole to finish him?? Leave your guess in the comments!
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It’s very easy for people that don’t make things with their hands to forget or just not realize how long handmade things take.
Regardless of the media being used, be it knitting, woodworking, sewing, crochet, or any number of other art forms. It all takes time and skill.
It has happened to me, unfortunately more than once, where I have been questioned about my prices. “It’s just yarn” and “Why does it cost so much, it doesn’t look that hard!” Comments like these are incredibly insulting.
Sure, it may SEEM easy, but I can assure you it’s not. I have been honing my skills for YEARS. I’m always learning new things, tips, tricks. So many things that I still don’t know even with how advanced I am in my craft.
Yes, my business isn’t anything close to a “normal” 9-5 job, and that’s OK! It doesn’t make what I do worth any less.
Those with “real” jobs expect to be paid for their time, so why not handmade artists? Especially those artists that are doing custom work? Is their time and skill not worth a normal wage?
Now I personally, as I’ve discussed before, don’t charge a full hourly minimum wage. Though I know, and have been told that I should. However, I know handmade isn’t always affordable for everyone and I like to be affordable as possible while keeping in mind that yes…handmade is also a luxury.
But could you imagine going to your day job for 40+ hours a week and not getting paid for it? No… as you shouldn’t. So please help me in spreading awareness that handmade, especially custom items, should be held to the same standards. We don’t work for free either.
This Falcor I’m working on being my current and best example.
I wouldn’t be making him if he wasn’t requested. This is my job. Just because it doesn’t look the way a job “should” look, doesn’t make it any less true or my time any less valuable.
This is where I’m currently at with this journey creating Falkor, and how much time I’ve already put into it (when I’ve remembered to start the timer.) At this point, I have no idea how much time it’s going to take me to finish him.
I’m creating him from scratch, totally free handed with ZERO pattern. These things take Time!
Be like my customer! “Handmade items are costly for a reason. Lot of time, love, and product go into them! I’m all about paying their worth!”
If you made it this far…THANK YOU! I am lucky enough I don’t get too much push back when it comes to what I do. But I know plenty others that aren’t as lucky to have the support that I do. Helping spread the support for handmade and their artists is super important. So please, if you have the same mind as many of my customers, if you hear someone dogging on handmade items and not being worth it…Correct Them!
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When you’ve got several different eye orders and luckily all use roughly the same colors…You LOAD that build plate!!
It makes me happy seeing this many eyes ready to go all at once!
You guys are amazing…❤️THANK YOU!!!
Now 🤞nothing goes wrong during the print! Long prints like this always make me nervous…🫣
See you in 42hours 😅 Guess it’s a good time to get some more work done with Falcor!
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