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  • Will Feel Neverending…

    Will Feel Neverending…

    It has begun!

    I have officially begun working on Falkor and I’m already pushing my brain 🤣
    I knew before I even started that his nose was going to be a bit of a headache, so what better place to start!

    Know his nose and mainly nostils were going to give me some grief…Not only did I badly sketch my plan.

    I made a “pattern for my pattern” as my mom said when I told her what I did, hahaha.

    Instead of blindly crocheting, frogging, and crocheting again. I decided to make little paper cutouts of the shapes I planned on crocheting to make sure that would actually work.

    And it did, in fact, WORK! Woohoo!!!

    Next was deciding exactly how I wanted to do his nostrils. In the end I did decide to print them!

    First attempt didn’t go so well…I printed them way to small…Oops!

    But after some trial and error I got the sizing set and printed! Then took literal ages to sew them on.

    But I am THRILLED with how his Snoot has turned out!

    And for those always curious for how long it takes me to do my thing…I’m trying my best to make sure I time track.

    This isn’t perfect, but it’s close. I always forget to start the timer 🤦‍♀️

    I did change the app I use also. What I was using previously has kind of crapped out and I’m now using Yarnly, and no, I’m not paying for the “better” versions. I just need the timer!

    Anyways! This is where we are so far…And just by looking at his nose…He’s going to be bigger than planned 🫣 Which when it’s something I’m designing, is how it goes 98% of the time. I have zero sense of size when getting details correct!

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  • Love a good Custom!

    Love a good Custom!

    If you don’t know who this loveable amazing face belongs to then your 1. No longer allowed to be my friend 😂 or 2. Probably to young 😅🫣.

    But in all seriousness, I am SO EXCITED the time has finally come and I’ve gotten the Custom Request I have dreamed of!

    I have been requested to make a custom Falkor, MY WAY. And I am SO READY to let my chaos shine in all its glory for this guy!

    Now yes, I have made one other Falkor previously and he was HUGE! But I had also followed someone else’s pattern (was a wonderful pattern and if making large items in blanket yarn is your thing here’s the pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/982611872/) However…I have zero plans to ever make him that large again 😂

    And so…Begins the inner workings of my brain! My sketching’s will probably make zero sense to anyone else. But for me it does sometimes help to sketch my thoughts out, even if just basic lines and shapes.

    It’s helps me visualize how I need the yarn to move and what shapes would work best to pull off.

    Starting off strong and figuring out how exactly to do that glorious nose of his! Now I don’t want to just print his nose fully, but I am REALLY debating on printing at least the nostrils for some real depth, plus strength and stability with the shaping of the rest of the nose..

    I NEED to get the nose figured out first and foremost, as it’s a main focal point. Plus having its size set, getting the muzzle and the rest of his head figured out after should be “simple”

    This is definitely going to be a journey and I hope you’re ready for the ride!! I teeeeeechically don’t have a deadline from the person that made this request…However I have given myself a personal deadline to have this done by Christmas 😅 Wish me luck!

    2 responses to “Love a good Custom!”

    1. Holly Jackson Avatar
      Holly Jackson

      can not wait to see it

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      1. C3fiberarts Avatar
        C3fiberarts

        You and me both 🤣

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  • Braided Passion Dress!

    Braided Passion Dress!

    At least that’s what I’m currently running with for a name…

    So I did in fact run out of the yarn I was using at this point. BUT never fear! Of course I have plenty of options on hand!

    After a little surgery of course, hahaha!

    I honestly don’t remember how long I’ve had this yarn, or the name of the color way. All I do remember is it was handmade and I believe the name of the business was “Dreamers” or something along those lines.

    Anyway, I’ve had these two cakes for a while now. The bottom one I used a good portion of the outside of the cake for a different project, I don’t even remember what 🫣 and the other I’ve just been holding onto. I needed the blue bits of the one, and decided to combine the rest into one cake. Honestly LOVING 😍 how the new cake turned out!

    Was a bit more heavy on the contrast than I thought it was going to be, but I’m not upset!

    Honestly the change in blues throughout the skirt really gives ocean waves vibes and I love it! Very beachy, and summer feeling.

    And here she is in her finished glory!! I’m so happy with this final outcome and I do believe I can finally say I’ve got my pattern pretty figured out!

    Now that’s not to say it’s anywhere near ready for anyone else. More so a very VERY basic written version that I can replicate myself.

    I’ll try and work on getting it to a shareable version soon!

    What do you think?? Please I’m begging 🙏 Leave a comment! Hahaha.

    2 responses to “Braided Passion Dress!”

    1. LinniLoo87 Avatar
      LinniLoo87

      So pretty! Love it!

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    2. Midna Twili Avatar
      Midna Twili

      Gorgeous! As always. You do such a great job. The colors are chef’s kiss.

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  • New and Improved!

    New and Improved!

    As I previously mentioned, I wasn’t 100% on the design just yet for the dress I’ve been making on repeat…🫣

    But I do feel like I can finally say the top at least has been PERFECTED and I am absolutely thrilled with how its finally come together!

    It looks amazing and is easily sizeable for smaller or larger busted women! Which makes me so happy, as I myself understand the struggle of finding a cute pattern and it not working for my size.

    Now the skirt part on the other hand…has been the absolute BANE of my existence!

    Peak the forbidden ramen pile. Which has been made and remade at least 4 times 🤪 Even my kids are questioning me and my sanity the amount of times I’ve restarted the skirt.

    BUT I do think I’ve finally managed to get the look I want figured out! Still a lot left to go before I can fully decide if I like it or not. So more updates to come on the skirt as I get further!

    So this is where we’re at so far! I am really liking it so far, and adore the colors…Fingers Crossed I don’t run out 😅 Yarn Chicken at its best here lately!

    Also…I’ve totally failed and hyper focused and didn’t remember to time myself this time around. But by now we all know, I’ll most likely be making yet another one after this. Especially if there is want for a pattern! Let me know down below❤️

    4 responses to “New and Improved!”

    1. Midna Twili Avatar
      Midna Twili

      This is lovely. As always, you do amazing work.

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      1. C3fiberarts Avatar
        C3fiberarts

        Thank you 🥰

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    2. Mama Starr Creations Avatar
      Mama Starr Creations

      definitely will be wanting a pattern

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      1. Holly Jackson Avatar
        Holly Jackson

        you have a gift

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  • Roadtrip Fun!

    Roadtrip Fun!

    For our trip to Disney we decided to drive…Which meant PLENTY of free time to finish the dress I had started! I was determined to finish it and wear it at some point while on vacation.

    Final timer was juuuust under 25hrs! Which let me say, I was pretty stinking close with my guestimate of 26hrs!

    Not exactly the photos I wanted to get while wearing this beauty while in Disney…But honestly lucky I even remembered to get any at all! Hahaha. Time really does fly when you’re having fun!

    Also, meet my Lil’ Sister Stephanie! Help me congratulate her and her next steps in life! She’s now Engaged AND having her first baby due in Feb! So so happy for her, and can’t wait to be a Big Sis to my future BIL and the world BEST Auntie to the future little Bean!

    Back to crochet… While I do love this dress and how it turned out in the end.

    I still don’t feel 100% about the design, and have honestly already started another since being home from vacation in between getting other business related things going again!

    Watch for updates on the next dress!

    Would you want the pattern for this once I finally get it to a place I’m happy with??

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    1. Holly Smith-Jackson Avatar
      Holly Smith-Jackson

      very nice

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  • Disney Vacation!

    Disney Vacation!

    So I disappeared for a week…and nobody knew! Mwahahaha!

    But for real though, my family and I had an AMAZING trip and I’m so glad we chose now to take the kids to Disney.

    They were literally the perfect ages to go, and all will have lasting memories!

    Check my “everything is fine” smile…

    I personally am not a huge fan of heights, but we wanted to ride the Skyliner. This is me “not” freaking out and showing my kids just how scared I was…Cause they were also, very much nervous themselves.

    But in the end it really was a great ride, and not all that scary. Just don’t look at the ground!

    If you’ve known or have followed me long enough you’ll know I have a deep addiction for The Little Mermaid. So imagine my absolute THRILL when entering our room and realizing that we were staying in a Little Mermaid themed room!!

    Kids absolutely LOVED seeing Kevin!

    I definitely got a good giggle out of it, and she even had fun and reacted to my snipe call! The cast members got a good giggle out of it to.

    This was my second time in Disney, and I’m honestly not even sure how I missed these guys the first time!

    So it was absolutely necessary to snap a photo with them this time around!

    I will say though, out of both times being there…I am genuinely upset on the total LACK of Ariel/The Little Mermaid.

    Like you’d think there would be a larger presence, but beyond some ears and bubble wands, finding anything decent that’s Little Mermaid related is a nightmare!

    This year also clearly seemed to be the year I leaned heavily into my Villain Era! Villain ears, Maleficent Loungefly, and even found a Maleficent necklace! For sure was loving every last bit.

    And of course! You can’t do Disney right if you don’t go watch the fireworks at least once while you’re there!

    We watched the new evening parade, and then stayed for the fireworks. The kids were BEAT, but were beyond thrilled with being able to watch both!

    They all claim it was their favorite part! That and riding the “doggy coaster” (Slinky’s ride).

    All in all this was an absolutely amazing vacation and time with my family. So many new core memories to love and cherish!

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  • Alien Robot!

    Alien Robot!

    While working on the pattern for the Pokeball, along with trying to figure out exactly how I want to go about getting Mystic’s pattern ready for release I’ve been a bit stuck on how to go about listing everything in an accessible way.

    So I’m coming here to test something! Moving forward I’ve decided that I will be releasing my patterns here on the Blog ONLY, available free. With a link to the Etsy shop to order any necessary addon’s there. I’m doing this to avoid the need to “double down” so to speak on needing to purchase the pattern AND then also purchase the required pieces to even make the pattern.

    Does this make sense? Do you agree with this plan? What are your thoughts! Please drop what you think in the comments!

    Below is just a test using my Alien Robot pattern to see if I can easily add my patterns here and they’re easily downloadable to you! So please give it a try to download, or just scroll through and let me know how it works for you!

    Alien Robot PatternDownload

    This pattern does also have a full video tutorial! https://youtu.be/QIrM9vKKxTs

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  • Vacation is Over!

    Vacation is Over!

    Yes, I may have tricked you all into thinking I was home all last week… I wasn’t haha!

    But now I’m home again and it’s time to get the ball rolling on lots of things!

    I’ve slowly been adding my physically printed items back onto Etsy, along with updating some things, and adding NEW things!! It’ll be slow over the next couple days while I work to get everything updated/added, so please bare with me!

    A bunch of things have already been added as I’m typing this, so please go check out what’s new!

    Cubone
    Celebi
    Bulbasaur
    Charmander
    Eevee
    Espeon
    Gastly
    Kingdra
    Mewtwo

    Just to show a few!

    Head to Etsy!

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  • See You Soon!

    See You Soon!

    I’ll be seeing you soon Mickey and Walt!

    This was seriously the BEST vacation I had ever been on and I can’t wait to be back there again!

    Soooooo ready for this vacation and it can’t begin soon enough!

    It’s time for an updated picture!

    No longer celebrating 50years of Disney, but now 100YEARS! Lets Go!!!!

    I’ll catch y’all on the flip side after vacation. Til then I hope everyone has a great week. I’ll be back to the chaos soon!

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    1. Midna Twili Avatar
      Midna Twili

      Have fun!

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  • Annnnd Done!

    Annnnd Done!

    I’ve got the pattern done! Now to make another one and test it just to be sure..

    Also, having three kids…Of course they all need one. So it just works out haha.

    Planning to have the “hinge/button” and pattern tested and ready to go hopefully late September! So be ready!

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    1. Midna Twili Avatar
      Midna Twili

      This is really cool!

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