Today's post is just a quick update to keep things going! I'm working on a couple of things right now, but none of them are remotely finished. So! I figured I would do a general update on some upcoming and current crochet projects.
Thankfully, the repetitive motion injury in my wrist has finally started getting better, so I've started a new crochet project. My husband randomly decided that he wanted a crochet helmet. So we went searching and found Rebekah Bowers' Gimli-inspired helmet and beard pattern on Ravelry. It's epic, with a detachable beard, so that's the one we decided on. It's a bit expensive material-wise, but it's totally worth it.
The only change I'll be making is a brown beard instead of a red one. Also, Rebekah is a great help--I was having trouble with the gauge for the helmet base, and she was happy to give me plenty of tips. Also, her pattern is incredibly clear, with lots of good pictures. This will probably take me a few months to complete (just in time for full Louisiana summer!), but I can't wait to have a finished product!
For my other projects, my husband got me the two following amigurumi books for Valentine's day. He had the awesome idea that I could make Lord of the Rings/Hobbit characters--and with these books, it's totally possible!
Doherty's Amigurumi!: Super Happy Crochet is best for making the funky characters, animals, and foods in the book. But you can make some really cute gifts and projects with it. Also, there's a deer pattern that could probably be adapted for My Little Pony projects!
Hoffman's AmiguruME: Make Cute Crochet People is EPIC. It's not "how to make Mr. T or Beyonce": it's "here's how to make this kind of head/hair/body/feet." It's MEANT for you to create your own people by combining pattern pieces. I've already listed the pieces I need to make Storm from the X-Men, plus Bilbo, Gandalf, and Thorin from The Hobbit.
I AM SO EXCITED.
Now I just need a job so I can afford all the yarn!
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