Easter Fun! Carrot and Corn Bunny's

 Corn Bunny- cute in a little husk of green, knitted in a soft bright yellow.

 Carrot Bunny, knitted in bright orange and peach.

 These little charmers are fun and whimsical, great for Easter Baskets, or just as a cute gift to that special someone!

 Basket stuffed with veggie bunny instead of candy!~

Home grown Corn~ Bunny, soft Easter basket surprise!

YIPPEE...!!

Well I decided to re- open my " Chiwaluv Amigurumi Critter" store . It has been closed for several months now, due to may hand surgery.  You may purchased finished items only  at this Store .

Come visit , (dont forget to bookmark us!) and see whats available:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/chiwaluv

Just some of the items that has passed through our shop....  ;o)

Irish Sackboy

 St. Patrick Sackboy doll , re-posted for St. Patricks Day!

New Little Hen

Little Setting Hen, her legs dangle off the edge of a Shelf or counter.
Knitted with my Full Cast on, my 2nd project, since surgery.

BIG CAST OFF - LITTLE CAST ON!

The big purple cast is off as of today!! Now I am sporting this cute little number in green. Unlike the purple one, it is removable (for exercise's and bathing only!) But oh, my it feels good to be able to wash my arm and hand!

One month since Surgery, healing slowly, began some physical therapy today. LIght exercises, it is amazing how week my wrist is, and I cannot move my thumb at all. My goal is to be able to touch my pinkie with my thumb within four weeks.

 

Knitting With Cast on!

 I have taught myself to knit with the cast on, using the throw method, and bracing the left needle in my fingers, ( not using the thumb), I have been able to finish the Kimono of a Hello Kitty I started before my surgery, She is white (of course) and the kimono is done in a deep purple (like my cast, I did not plan that, just happened that way!!) And a lime green for the Sash and stripes. Will Post her, if I can get her sewn together, that is a whole different challenge.

I do have to rest more often with the cast on, as it gets heavy to hold up, but it still feels good to be knitting again!

THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN UP TOO!

Hi followers, just thought I would share a photo  of my hand right after my thumb and wrist surgery! It was done on Jan. 12th and I go on the 26th to get a cast put on, I will wear the cast for two weeks, then change to a splint for two weeks, then 4-6 weeks physical therapy!
The pain is nothing to not being able to knit or crochet!!
So as you can tell it will be  awhile before any new items will be posted...sigh, but I will blog about my progress and post a few photos as I go along.

 Got my stitches removed today ( Jan 26th) and now I can type two handed! Yeah!!

The Dr, fixed my wrist joint, thumb joint, and carpel tunnel, their is actually a fourth incision on my palm.

 This incision was made to get a tendon to repair the wrist joint.

And Finally I got my beautiful purple cast , which I will wear for two weeks.

JUST MY SIZE HELLO KITTY

 Hello Kitty .... Toddler safe, cute Plush and Cuddle fun, Kitty stands 9 inches, and her head is a big 61/4 inches across, very squishy for tiny tots!
Her little dress buttons are sewn on very tight, and hot glued in place....ever try to remove an item from yarn that's been hot glued? Impossible, they would have to be cut off! 
This Kitty is being given to a Neighbor's Granddaughter, she is turning 3 years old in a week.
 Happy Birthday to Lilly Hansen!

HELLO KITTY Rings in the NEW YEAR!

 HELLO KITTY In KIMONO DRESS!

This little Kitty was inspired by my BFF Friend...theknittycat! You may see her gorgeous  HK at the following link: 
http://theknittycat.blogspot.com/2011/01/hello-kitties-in-kimonos.html


There is something just so darn cute about this little white cat with no mouth!! She stands 9-10 inches tall. Please contact me if you are interested in making your own , requires simple crochet and dpn experience, Kitty is knit flat on #3.35mm needles.
I am currently working on another HK that is for a 3 year old. She will not have the plastic eyes and nose , but instead I plan on knitting the eyes and nose, it is a custom request for my neighbors little Granddaughter.  Will post soon......

Bunny Tool Tote

This cute bunny assists in keeping all of my Knitting tools in one place, she even tucks my scissors under her arms so I know where they are when I need them. Before I made her I spent a lot of time trying to figure out where I set the scissors, or where my yarn needle went, and I cant tell you how many markers I have had to recover from under the sofa!!!  Not any more, everything has a place on my Bunny Tote, and I never loose anything now!

This is a great pattern written by "Dolly Time"

Critters in Prada

 More Critters in Prada, we have Elephants, Mice, and Rabbits, dressed in Fair ilse work or pictures worked from graphics.








Elsie Elephant

Suzie Mouse

Bob Bunny

Stawberry Bunny

The Group Photo

Christmas Critters

  This is my New Collection of Knit Amigurumi Critters, These dolls are hand knit with Fair Ilse knitting on their little outfits, each one is available for adoption! Please contact me via my Contact page to inquire about bringing one of these cuties to your home!.
From Left to Right in the group photo,  we have Tinsel a tiny Mouse, Sparkle the Chocolate Lamb, Jack the Frosty Bunny, and Sugar Bunny.

Old English Bulldog

NEW Pattern from Chiwaluv, an Old English Bulldog in Crochet

Pattern available now on our Crochet page!!

Old English Bulldog

 New - Knitted  Old English Bulldog Puppies ,our family recently adopted a new baby English Bulldog Puppy, and She has inspired me to knit these up. She is a comical little clown that we have fallen in love with!

Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, taking  time for gratitude in all things, I made this little Turkey as a cute decoration for our home and family, the number one things I am grateful for.  Happy Holidays to all..... I am thankful for each one of my followers and fans.

Millie Moose

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 Moose is 16 inches standing and 9 inches in the seated position, worked on a #3 knitting needle with Paton's Dk Fab yarn.  New pattern available on our knitting page.
Not sure why, but when Christmas draws near I think of Moose's, I use to have a set that were called "Kissy  Moose's", and they were Christmas plushys a friend made for me.
I searched and searched for a knitted moose pattern and could not find one (that I liked) they are kind of scarce, so I decided to make my own. Were experiencing our first Snow fall of the year today , so its kinda nice to release this pattern today in view of the up coming season. 

NEW Christmas Cuties in Crochet or Knit!

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Here is a new set of Amigurumi's I have made and written the pattern's for both Crochet and Knitters. I felt a need for both due to the fact not all of us can do both crafts and did not want to leave anyone out in cold!.
Both Versions are for sale in our Etsy store or here on the blog:

www.Bulldogz.etsy.com


These cute little plushy dolls work up at 4-5 inches depending on the yarn and tension they are worked in.



They make great Tree Ornaments, Stocking Stuffers, Office gifts, toddler and baby gifts, Etc....