Hedgy-Hog
Well I sucked it up and got the paws completed and didn't care how bad they looked, and I picked up the 77 stitches all around and even though i got one or two holes (because I would have liked to have picked up more then it said!) I didn't rip. "It's going to be felted" was the mantra I used to keep myself going. I'll just fil it in later if I have to with scraps or something and sew it up a bit if need be.
I am using Fizz, along with some sort of sparly Crystal Palace yarn and then the Cascade 220, so 3 strands held together. It's going to be one hairy hedgy! Tonight I get to do the short row shaping along the back so hopefully I will be done with it soon. I've been having a hard time motivating myself to do anything at all. I REALLY want to learn to crochet better and I did try some but I hated my stitches. I want to make one of these. How freakin cute is that? Crochet toys are adorable. Happy Hooker also has a cute crochet animal that I also wouldn't mind making. I looked at my nearbye yarn stores for a crochet class, and none of them have any! I just like the motivation it gives me. I know I could teach myself but a class is a big motivator.
Comments
Ruinwen says;
I think your beastie will be adorable! :)
Christine says;
Cute octo's!!
Crochet is easy. I have a site bookmarked that shows animated crocheting, if that isnt enough...we could do a octo together and see if we can both figure it out.
I know little crochet, enough to get me by... but would love to know more. Plus, those Octo's would make perfect gifts for my nieces this Christmas.
Just let me know!
Que Sarah says;
I did the little hedgy as well, I had LOTS of holes and messed up plenty (it was my 1st project after learning how to knit) and after it was felted she was gorgeous =)Your hedgy will be wonderful - good luck!
Libby says;
I'm sure you will be able to make an octopus! www.crochetme.com had a special on Amigurumi (japanese crochet animals) here http://www.crochetme.com/assembling-amigurumi and there were patterns for a worm, a little man and a mushroom. The hardest part is the beginnning. Make sure you use a crochet marker (with a hook not a ring) for the beginnning of your rounds or it can be a bit confusing.