FINISHED: Loomknit & Crochet - Captain America-Inspired Hat

A little something to celebrate opening weekend of the Avengers movie.
The hat is loomknit on the Knifty Knitter Adult Hat Loom.  The Captain America shield applique is crochet with an I hook.  The yarn is Caron and Red Heart.

FINISHED: Loomknit & Crochet - Green Lantern Hat

Here is a project that I forgot to post earlier...The Green Lantern hat that I made for my younger son's Christmas gift.

The hat is loomknit (double strands) on the KK Adult Hat Loom (purple); while the Green Lantern applique is free-form crochet.  The yarn is Red Heart Super Saver.

FINISHED: Crochet - Dr Who Inspired Tardis Hat

Here is a little something I whipped up after a Netflix Dr Who marathon.

I used Vanna's Choice yarn and a J hook.  I used post stitches to help create the details of the police box.

Allons-y!

Finished: Crochet - Baby Brobee

Pics of latest crochet project: a "Baby" version of the Brobee character from the childrens television show "Yo Gabba Gabba".
I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn and an I hook...the body is mostly done in post stitches...and then stuffed with polyfil.
This is a gift for my grandson, Zander, when he comes to visit me this summer!  I sure hope he likes it!

The finished Baby Brobee

My inspiration picture

Finished: Crochet Jack O'Lantern

One of the things I love most about living in South Philly is that so many people decorate for the holidays!  I just love looking at everyone's front window displays!

Well... I am no pumpkin carver...so I thought I would crochet a jack o'lantern for our front window.

I used Red Heart SuperSaver yarn from my stash... It's my favorite yarn for crochet 'sculptures'... And a G hook for tight stitches.  The piece is stuffed with a bunch (i didnt count) of saved plastic grocery bags.

I started with a basic ball-shape and then added a stem.  Next, I crocheted all of the facial components: eyes, eyelids, nose, mouth, teeth & tongue.  No patterns... But just basic shapes...

Once all the facial features were completed, I (starting with the nose) began stitching them onto my pumpkin.  I decided to stuff each of the eyeballs (they each contain 1 bag)...which really made them puff out.

It wasn't a difficult project... Mostly time-consuming... Since I am a slow crocheter... But i am very pleased with the results. 

My husband built a shelf so that I could put decorations in the window AND still let the dogs sit in the window. (That's their favorite spot in the house!). Isn't he sweet? and clever?

Happy Halloween!

Finished: Crochet - Bucket Hat Prototype

This is my latest crochet experiment, a bucket-style hat done in mostly post stitches.

It was crocheted with Hobby Lobby's brand "I Love This Yarn!" in Pomegranate Stripe -- with an H hook.

I used acrylic yarn for ease of care... And I have to say that the Hobby Lobby Brand is my favorite acrylic out there: soft & and comes in wonderful self-striping colorways.

This hat was inspired by my admiration for the awesome Xenobia Bailey's ( www.xenba.blogspot.com ) work... I love her Funky Crowns!  I didnt want to try to duplicate her designs... But I love the idea of crowns... And wanted to put my own "stamp" on the idea.

  I started with a top detail of combining post stitches and regular stitches and then used post stitching for the sides for sturdiness.

This hat was a gift for my friend, Lee Ann... Hope she likes it; and that she has some creative criticisms for me.