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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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      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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      Midna Twili

      This is really cool!

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  • Fire in the Hole!

    Fire in the Hole!

    Really, but not really… Just the dumpster is on fire!

    Holding nothing back and just diving in and working on several things at once 🤷‍♀️

    Remember…It’s always chaos here!

    So on top of making a new dress, and working on the pokeball pattern, I’m working on also getting the pattern written for my dumpster fire!

    By this point, if you’ve been following long enough…You should expect yet again to need my addon for the top/lid in order to complete the pattern as I do it.

    I did also redesign a set of my OG designed eyes, to be sewn on instead of having a post.

    Basically a button style vs the safety eye version. This way you won’t need to risk the post causing any issue or getting in the way and you still get the cute look with the eyes!

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  • It’s A Process..

    It’s A Process..

    Everyone that crochets or does other yarn art always in some form says “trust the process.” It’s a rule I pretty much live by haha.

    And this make is no different! While it is super simple to crochet, the top and bottom are literally the same… Totally beginner friendly as far as making the pieces.

    It’s the rest that takes a bit more time and patience! Now technically you don’t hAvE to do this part, but I like having a stiff shell for the pokeball. Makes is nice and sturdy.

    There are several different ways you can go about doing this. Starching, modge podge, glue, other ways I’m not thinking of..

    I personally use the Water/Glue mixture route. I use a 1:1 ratio of glue to water mixed well and then just submerge my pieces (one at a time) with a good couple squeezes to be sure they’re well saturated. Then squeeze out any excess so it’s not dripped everywhere.

    After that, place each piece on a good size rounded object. I personally use the large plastic Christmas bulbs from Dollar Tree. They are literally the perfect size. But anything similar should work.

    This is where patience comes in, cause now you have to wait until it’s dry. Depending on how you went about this, dry time will vary I’m sure. Mine with the glue/water mixture, I usually let sit for at LEAST 24 hours before I attempt to sew onto the hinge.

    So currently…I’m stuck waiting 😅

    Would you want the pattern if I decided to release it??

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      Midna Twili

      I don’t crochet much, but sister does. Recently she made hot dog she is planning to use for a dirty Santa. She might like this. We aren’t exactly Pokémon gamers so she might not. But is such a cool idea! If you release the pattern, I will probably show it to her.

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  • I Choose You!

    I Choose You!

    The time has finally come!

    With vacation closing in…It’s time to really kick it into gear and knock out this much awaited pattern.

    This will be another pattern that will require my printed addon’s. But lets be honest, that’s the best part of this one!

    Not only does this addon give a real look to the pokeball…IT’S ALSO OPENS!

    This is a true “working” pokeball. Meaning it locks shut, has a button that actually works, and opens fully to stuff with whatever your heart desires!

    I’m honestly super excited to finally get this pattern written up and ready for everyone! I feel like this could be a real game changer for those that crochet little keychain sized Pokemon! Honestly if all goes well, I’m temped to see just how big I can print these pieces and what I can get to fit inside!

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  • Yarn Chicken Win!

    Yarn Chicken Win!

    Officially out of the hand dyed yarn! But I am IN LOVE with how this is going and can NOT wait to see this finished!!

    Will be finishing off the skirt with the solid black. I’m planning to attempt to add some pineapple stitches to the bottom to bring it down into the skirt to match the top.

    This skirt has been a lot of work, but also not. It’s been time consuming for sure though!

    We’re slowing closing in on the time is took me to make the skirt for the previous dress. I’m fully expecting to bypass the time it took for that one.

    Best guess, I’m leaning towards this taking closer to 26 hours to finish. We shall see!!

    Still really hoping I can finish this beauty in time to wear during vacation!! Wish me luck!

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      Midna Twili

      That is looking great!!!

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  • Skirt Update!

    Skirt Update!

    Sooooo… With how I’ve decided to make the skirt, my hand-dyed yarn isn’t going to go quite as far as I had hoped.

    Luckily! I still have enough 🤞of the black yarn I’m using to make up for it!

    Here’s where I’m at so far. And honestly the way it’s bunching/ruffling I am SO excited to see this finished!

    Current time put into the skirt.. It’s definitely taking longer this time to go all the way around for each row/round.

    Truuuuuust the process! haha

    Fingers crossed I finish before vacation, I really REALLY want to be able to wear this out and about while on Vaca!

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  • Skirt Time!

    Skirt Time!

    I’ve begun working on the skirt! Annnnnd I’m totally winging it 🫣 Should be fun!

    I like how the skirt of the previous dress looked BUT it didn’t quite have the twirl effect I was going for.. Which was totally on me for not increasing enough.

    This time around I decided to do something different and I’m pretty much just making it up as I go!

    I figured this time around I may as well continue with timing myself. I restarted the timer and this is how long it’s taken me to get this far on the skirt alone…

    More stitches, means even more time to go around for a single round/row of the skirt.

    Which also means…I’m using much more yarn. I feel a big game of yarn chicken in my future to get this skirt to be a decent length. Wish me luck!

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      Midna Twili

      Good luck! I am sure it will be beautiful!

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