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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 11:40:43 AM
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Denise, I feel the same way! Time is flying by way to fast and he is growing way to much. He is already 13 pounds and fitting in his 6 month clothes. I am really enjoying every moment! It's one of the greatest blessings ever!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2016 : 3:14:56 PM
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CJ, that is a big guy! Congratulations on the new member to the family. Mine was 8 lbs. 14 oz. so not to far off from his. At his two month appointment the doctor said he wasn't gaining as much weight as he should. His weight curve dropped from the 90th percentile to the 50 percentile. So when he eats I tell him we are trying to bulk up! I have a few pounds I'm willing to share!
Krista |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2016 : 3:29:45 PM
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Have any of you ever made amigurumi crochet toys? Like the animals such as elephants, bunnies, or owls? If so, how difficult are they to make? Did you like making them? Would other fellow farmgirls enjoy receiving these?
Krista |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 12:02:14 AM
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I make Amigurumi and love it, let me see if I can find pics of recent stuff to post! I personally don't feel like it is difficult at all. I do believe farmgirl sisters would like them. I sent one a baby chick in an egg for one of the swaps!
These are things I made for Christmas or Daniel's bday. I've done other animals like what you are talking about (I think hubby still has a turtle I made on his desk) and I've done food. I just don't have pics handy. This is one of my favorite things to crochet!!
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275 http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
Norwex www.sabrinascheerer.norwex.biz Usborne Books and More! https://j4070.myubam.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7110 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 05:12:50 AM
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WOW! Sabrina, they're great.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
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Bluedog355
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Diana
Alstead
New Hampshire
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 2:37:09 PM
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Sabrina, those are wonderful!! My Grandmother made things like this for me. She made little mice, teddy bears and a lamb. Thanks for sharing, you do nice work.
Diana Farmgirl Sister #6578 |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 3:15:59 PM
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Sabrina, those are so cute!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 5:26:09 PM
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Krista. Enjoy your little one much as you can. Mine is now almost 24. My little boy is all grown up. Just the memories left. Time went so fast.
Dance Like No One Is Watching. |
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Kangaroo Kate
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Teresa
Red Oak
Texas
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2016 : 5:30:24 PM
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Sabrina those are wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Teresa sister #1506
Dance Like No One Is Watching. |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2016 : 04:31:13 AM
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Those are so cute! I bet the chick in the egg was adorable. I agree with Kate. Enjoy every minute you can. My son is 28 and I have to say I did take the time to enjoy everything with him. He has a great temperament so it was easy.
~Denise~ Farmgirl Sister #43
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Feb 28 2016 04:33:21 AM |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2016 : 09:20:57 AM
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I make all kinds of amigurumi. I recommend the following books for patterns: Creepy Cute and Crobots. I have seen other books and will be getting them.
Here are some pictures:
I made these for a wedding present.
I made this for a swap.
If you can single crochet and do it in a round, this is easy to do. I like to add the little felt, hardware and embroidery to them to give them personality.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 11:52:37 AM
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Those are so cute Sabrina and Maria! That is why I was asking. I was considering making one for my swap partner but I wanted to make sure I could make them and others would like them. You make them look so easy. Sabrina, do you follow a pattern? I really like your dino. What size hook do you use for your toys? I can single crochet but I’m not sure how to do it in a round. That will be my first step then. Thanks for sharing with me.
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 12:06:00 PM
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Lion Brand has many amigurumi patterns of all kinds. I have a wonderful book from which I can create sea creatures, mollusks and corals. Mathematicians use crochet to visually represent multidimensional surfaces.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 12:12:53 PM
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Here is my completed diaper cover. It's just missing a button. I plan to start the matching hat today! I'm getting excited to complete my first set!
Krista |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9436 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9436 Posts |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 1:53:54 PM
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Thank you, Marie. I will look at see if I can find one for an elephant. That is what I am wanting me make my son. If I can master that then I will attempt to make some extras for swaps.
Thank you, Denise.
Krista |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Feb 29 2016 : 7:40:45 PM
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Lion Brand and The Crochet Crowd have very good tutorials.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
Try everything once and the fun things twice. |
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Sobyn
True Blue Farmgirl
752 Posts
Sabrina
Kansas
USA
752 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2016 : 01:24:06 AM
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That looks great Krista!
I use patterns-although I am working on writing a pattern of my own, the star doll above I made up-I'm still fine tuning the pattern. I use whatever hook size the pattern calls for, usually E or F, but the dino was a bigger, I'd have to look up which hook I used but I wish I'd used one size smaller than what she said. The dino is from a book Anamami (sp?) Puzzle Balls. But she has a website with some free patterns and some other puzzle ball patterns on her etsy store. Here is her site with some free patterns: http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/free-crochet-patterns/crochet-amish-puzzle-ball/
If you search amigurumi on ravelry you will find tons.
Sabrina Farmgirl Sister #3275 February 2016 Farmgirl of the Month http://kidscrunchandchrist.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2016 : 3:03:38 PM
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Sabrina, I checked out that website and that ball looks like so much fun. I also seen a picture for an elephant with that design. I am going to see if I can find that book. I would really love to make some. It's getting so hard. I keep finding all these things I want to make. I better start making a list to remember and find more hours in a day to do them all!
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7231 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2016 : 3:05:42 PM
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Maria, I am going to look those tutorials up. It's nice to have some help when making new things!
Krista |
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
3957 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
3957 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2016 : 3:31:02 PM
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Oh Krista! I have two flash drives with all kinds of patterns on them. I am certain that will be you in a year or less.
Marie, Sister #5142 Farmgirl of the Month May 2014
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Linette
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Linette
Belle Fourche
SD
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2016 : 07:17:16 AM
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Good morning! I just applied for Beginner and intermediate badges for know you food. I am working on Beginner badge for Heirloom gardening. So far I have onions and shallots coming up in my window!
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