Here are a couple of new bags and wallets i’ve been working on:

What do ya think!?

This is Boo.  He is a character that my husband created about 10 years ago that he paints.  I decided to design a doll for use at his art shows as somthing tangible that people can hold and look at.  I’m really very proud of them i must say!

Here is one of his paintings that my Boo doll is modeled after:

My husband paints mainly in acrylics.  You can go to his website if you click on the Boo link to the right of this post.   It is really exciting to go to his art shows and see my dolls sitting happily under one of his paintings!  And it’s helped to get my art onto the streets and out of the house where only the two of us enjoy them.

Introducing:  Cleo the Cat! She’s a little book worm and just loves hanging out on the shelves looking for new characters to be friends with.

Directions are as follows.  I just whipped this out (since i generally just crochet and make things up as I go) so if you find any problems, please let me know and I will fix!

**PLEASE DO NOT USE FOR PROFIT** I do not mind you using the pattern, but please reference me as the creator.  :0)  Thank you!

CLEO THE CAT

**Work all rows in rounds; use a stitch marker to designate beginning of rows.

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS

HEAD:

Using variegated yarn, or any worsted weight of your choice, Chain 4, slip stitch into first chain, sc 6 into middle of ring

Row 1: 2sc in each sc around [12]

Row 2: *sc 1, 2sc in next sc*; repeat * to * around [18]

Row 3: *sc 2, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [24]

Row 4: *sc 3, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [30]

Row 5: *sc 4. 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [36]

Row 6: *sc 5, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [42]

Row 7: *sc 6, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [48]

Row 8-11: sc in each stitch around [48]

Row 12: *sc 6, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [42]

Row 13: *sc 5, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [36]

Row 14: *sc 4, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [30]

Row 15: *sc 3, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [24]

At this point you should place your eyes in the desired spot and start stuffing.

Row 16: *sc 2, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [18]

Finish stuffing (you want to really over stuff). Fasten off and leave long tail for attaching to body.

EARS (make 2):

Using same yarn as head, chain 4, slip stitch into first chain, sc 6 into middle of ring.

Row 1: 2sc in each sc around [12]

Row 2: *sc 1, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [18]

Row 3-4: sc in each stitch [18]

Stuff lightly, fasten off and leave long tail for sewing to head.  *You can attach these to the head now.

BODY:

Using same yarn as head and ears, chain 4, slip stitch into first chain, sc 6 into middle of ring

Row 1: 2sc in each sc around [12]

Row 2: Row 2: *sc 1, 2sc in next sc*; repeat * to * around [18]

Row 3: *sc 2, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [24]

Row 4: *sc 3, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [30]

Row 5: *sc 4. 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [36]

Row 6: *sc 5, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [42]

**Change yarn color to start T-shirt

Row 7-10: sc in each stitch around

Row 11: *sc 5, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [36]

Row 12:  sc in each stitch around

Row 13: *sc 4, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [30]

Row 14: sc in each stitch around

Row 15: *sc 3, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [24]

Row 16: sc in each stitch around

** You should begin stuffing now.

Row 17: *sc 2, decrease one (stitch two together)*, repeat * to * around [18]

Row 18: sc in each stitch around

Finish stuffing and fasten off.  You also want to overstuff the body.

Attach buttons down the middle if you wish.

ARMS (make 2):

Using same yarn as head, chain 4, slip stitch into first chain, sc 6 into middle of ring.

Row 1: 2sc in each sc around [12]

**Switch to t-shirt body color

Row 2: *sc 1, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [18]

Row 3: *sc 2, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [24]

Row 4-6: sc in each stitch around.

Stuff, fasten off and leave long tail for attaching to body.

LEGS (make 2):

Using same yarn as head, chain 4, slip stitch into first chain, sc 6 into middle of ring.

Row 1: 2sc in each sc around [12]

Row 2: *sc 1, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [18]

Row 3: *sc 2, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [24]

Row 4: *sc 3, 2sc in next sc*, repeat * to * around [30]

Row 5-7: sc in each stitch around.

Stuff, fasten off and leave long tail for attaching to body.

Attach arms and legs to your cat.  Now you have a little Cleo of your own!

Hello World!  This being my very first “weblog” (since the days of livejournal) where should I begin?

I am 25, recenlty married.  We have a very large cat – Trout (his brother lives two doors down – Kilgour is his name – two points if you know who Kilgour Trout is!?).  Charlie is our dog.  We love him. 

I grew up with a mother who was advid of all things crafty.  My sister and I were seen daily in home-made outfits until we were old enough to realize that matching with your whole family is not the coolest thing ever.  Mom knits, crochets, sews, did macrame, all things crafty were her thing.  The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

I started to knit a couple of years ago when I decided to move to Humblodt County for awhile.  That bored me to death so I picked up crocheting.  Love it.  I am addicted to Amigurumi like nobody’s business.  Nothing gives you the satisfaction and pleasure of creating your very own animal!  I’ve only been doing this for maybe six months or so, but I guess you could say i’m Hooked!

 Here are a couple of things i’ve made:

 Helga the Hippo – my very first amigurumi (pattern from Crochetville)

Beatrice the Bunny

and, Elijah the Elephant

 I’d love to share my other projects, but the camera is on the fritz!

 Let me know what you think!