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This Mini-Minion Inspired Ami was so fun to make. I love the Minions okay disclaimer here this is not an official Minion doll. I made this little 4 1/2 inch (9cm) inspired by the Minions. I think most kids and a lot of adults love the antics of the Minions. I wanted to make something that could be held in the hands of little ones. This could also be used on a key-chain. This Ami is fun to make and it’s a great way to use up your yarn scraps.
I based basic stitches but I did crochet in the round for most of it. I think the hardest thing is the magic circle and keeping track of your rounds. I highly recommend some kind of row/round counter. A stitch marker is a life saver. I guess I just don’t like to live dangerously since I always use stitch markers.
Summer is here and in full swing. It seems like we’ve had a very warm summer here in San Diego and are suffering from humidity. Arggh, yes I know to some that is a normal part of warm weather but not here. We finally got some rain which we desperately needed since we have been in a sever drought for several years now. The bad part is that these rains brought humidity which doesn’t usually happen.
I’ve been looking for projects to work on that aren’t too heavy or warm. Here is a capelet I designed a few years ago. I used an acrylic blend but of course you can use a cotton yarn for comfort. It is something that you can wear just to cover your arms or on an evening when it’s not too cool. The written pattern can be purchased at my Ravelry store. Just click here: Capelet Pattern
This months blog member’s Free pattern is my Crochet Bunny Ami Lovie Blanket. This has been a very popular item. This is part of 8 Lovie Blankets that are currently included in my booklet from Leisure Arts “Animal Lovie Blankets” available for purchase at: LeisureArts You can also purchase the book at Joann’s, Wal-Mart, and other craft stores. If you are not a blog member this individual pattern can be purchased at my Ravelry store: Bunny Lovie
Blog members received an email today with instructions on how to redeem their free pattern. If you are not a blog member there is still time. Become a member today. It is free and your information will never be sold or shared with anyone else. I will be re-sending the email with the info to get your free pattern once again to new members this evening.
Would you like to see a free Video tutorial to learn how to crochet this cute little Bunny Lovie? Click on the link on the next page. Enjoy
Congratulations to our RedHeart Yarn Giveaway Winner Dawn Orcutt. You won this week’s giveaway. I would once again like to thank our friends at RedHeart yarns for sponsoring this giveaway. I’m sure Dawn will enjoy her new yarn. All of the yarns that are part of this giveaway are available at your local crafts stores. I hope you will try them out. RedHeart Sparkle Soft is really pretty and as the name says.. it’s soft. : )
Thank to everyone who participated in this giveaway. If you didn’t win don’t worry because there are many more giveaways planned for this year.
Who doesn’t love yarn ? Especially when it’s free. My friends at RedHeart yarns have offered to sponsor a giveaway of some of their yarns. Here is your chance to enter for your chance to win this great package. This package includes a great variety of some of my favorite RedHeart yarns. This great giveaway prize includes;
· 3 balls of Red Heart Sparkle Soft yarn
· 2 balls of Red Heart Boutique Infinity yarn
· 2 balls of Red Heart Boutique Twilight yarn
· 1 Red Heart Tote Bag (great for taking along your WIP on all your errands.)
Red Heart Prize Package Approximate Retail Value $50
To be eligible to win you will need to do the following:
1) Be a member of the blog. Enter by clicking in the “Become a member” box (upper right hand corner) and fill in your information. Don’t worry your information will never be shared or sold to anyone.
2) Leave a comment here on this post stating why you would like to win OR name your favorite RedHeart yarn
UPDATE: So sorry I forgot to say what day a winner will be chosen. A winner will be chosen randomly on Friday, 07/16/15. The winner will be notified here with a reply to their comment and to the email they used to become a member, so be sure to become a member to my blog.
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