Grant the Fisherman

Grant the Fisherman, is a self portrait of My Hubby, doing what he loves to do....Fish!! , Doll is all hand knit, includes a pocketed fishing vest, ball cap, and of course the catch of the day!! His beard is needle punched with 100% wool.

No, pattern, I just got the urge to create.

Japanese Lucky Cat

 Japanese Lucky Cat, believed by this culture to bring, wellness, blessings and luck to those who own one of these cute little cats.

This Lucky Cat is hand knitted.

Amineko Cat Knit

 See what a cute couple we are!!  The Grey kitty is my personal knit version of Amineko Cat, while the Pink Cat is the original Crochet version by Nekoyama  link below.....

 Knitted Amineko Cat, these cats are so cute and pose into cute effects.

FREE pattern online, Amineko Cat Crochet

http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~mite/diagram/crochetedCat.html

Knitted Catfish

I made this Catfish for my sons birthday this November, his nickname is "Catfish hunter" and he love's to fish for them. 

It is a slightly modified version of "Mochi Plus Trout Fishy by  Cathy Campbell. The pattern works up nicely, and I have also made the trout fish for my husband, yes all my men folk love to fish.

Here is a link to the pattern, copy and paste in your browser: 
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/MoPlus-Trfishy.html

The NEW Dinosaur's

Well after a week of continuous crochet, I have the NEW set of Dinosaurs  finished!  Note each dino's eyes have been hand painted to match the insides of their mouths. Worked in bright colors to appeal to children, young and old alike .....who love Dinosaurs! Dino's are small  8 inches tall, with the Plesiosarus being the longest at about 11 inches.  Our pattern is at the publisher's and should be ready for release at our Etsy shop soon. Grrrrreat fun!!

http://www.etsy.com/people/Bulldogz

http://www.etsy.com/people/Chiwaluv

 Brontosaurus

Triceratops

Plesiosarus















T-Rex

Stegosaurus

Pterodactyl

Chan Chu Chinese Money Frog

 CHAN CHU Chinese  money frog is believed to drive away evil, protect wealth, and increase one's  income. Frog offers a little gold coin in his mouth!

Traditionally the frog has red eyes, and three legs, however I wanted a more traditional looking  frog (toad).

Cute way to  enjoy your new found wealth increase, and happy life!

Pattern can be purchased at my Etsy pattern shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bulldogz
You can make a boy frog with a little Bow tie, or A girl Frog with a pink bow on her head, or just leave em' geussing with our plain look.

Miss Mousie

 Sweet little "Miss Mousie", crocheted .Mouse is 9 inches tall. Dressed in a summer top with short pants and shoes with bows. All clothing is included in the pattern and can be made removable for those little ones that like to dress their toys.

Nighty-Night Dolls Amanda and Camillla

I have had many requests for a doll pattern that you can easily crochet hair for it. Well these two little girls are the results of my efforts, very simple to make .  Pattern release coming soon  for doll only. The nightgown and  pj's  are free patterns from  "by hook by hand" ,(http://byhookbyhand.blogspot.com/)  and are crocheted on a size #10 crochet thread using the " mini free sprite" clothing patterns .  The fuzzy slipper pattern will be included in my pattern. So you will be able to complete your own night-night dainty doll.

Amanda has cute dbl back braids topped with pink satin bow. she  is wearing a  night gown, of pink and trimmed in white lace.  She also has on some pink fuzzy bed slippers. 

Camilla 's hair is braided and worked into side buns, a sweet little doll in her green and lilac pj's, with purple fuzzy bed slippers.

Ollie the Ostrich

 New "Ollie the Ostrich" pdf crochet pattern is now available for purchase. Cute with long legs and flirty eyes.

Ollie sets at about 12 inches , and is crocheted with Red heart super saver yarn. inexpensive to make and works up quickly.
Pattern available at our Etsy shop:


http://www.etsy.com/people/Bulldogz

Wee Felt Mouse

 NEW Wee Felt mouse, dressed in a lacy Pinafore, (dress pattern is a free pattern from By Hook By Hands) .

Felt seems to be the new Rage, and I wanted to make a little Mouse that would stand by herself, she is 4 1/2 inches tall, (yes, I wanted to make her tiny) .  Her tail is an icord , hand knitted,  and the mouse is all hand ladder stitched and stuffed with polyester fiber fill.

More to come soon.....

Sheep in Socks

This is a little Spring Sheep in hand knit socks, and a knit lace sweater, she is done in rose and pink, She also has little silk pink roses above her ears. Dainty and Sweet , she is 12 inches long. Hand crocheted in a fuzzy acrylic yarn. (For that special wooly effect).

Have you  ever wonder where and why ,  ideas pop into our heads? One afternoon, I told my husband, "I'm going to make a little lamb in socks. " Not sure what the inspiration stems from, but this is the result. Hope you like!

Dainty Dollies

FREE PATTERN from Jean Greenhowe's web site, you may get your copy here:



http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/patterns.html


I tied off the hands on my doll, I thought it made her look a little more dainty, and I also crocheted the flower on her head band, rather than knit it. This is a fun sweet Dollie to make , and works up quickly.

ENJOY!

Graduation 2011

 These are two little Graduation Animals I just finished making for my two Granddaughters that graduate the end of May this year.  These are FREE pattern's , which you can get a copy over at LION BRAND YARNS, (you have to be a member , but it is free to join)


Follow this link to join of sign in : 

http://cache.lionbrand.com/

ROAR

"Roar" a wee little Monster , that is hand crocheted and brushed for a nice fuzzy monster effect.

Roar stands 5 inches tall, but for a tiny Monster he makes a lot of noise!! Thus his mum and da named him "Roar" 

More Monsters coming soon....there hard to catch!!  he he

FREE PATTERN - Buns

Its been quite awhile since I added to my Free pattern collection, and decided with Easter coming up , to make a little Basket gift pattern for everyone, these work up quick and make nice little gifts for everyone on your list.  Pattern is for the Bunny only. You may access this pattern on my home page.




  HAPPY EASTER!

Egg Cup

New Egg Cup Crochet pattern, I was so tired of placing my family's  pretty (and some not so pretty, he he) Colored Eggs at Easter time, back in an ugly cardboard egg carton, I decided to make an Egg cup to hold and display my grand kids colored eggs. (Yes, it is sturdy enough to place hard boiled eggs in  the cup)  We all meet right before the Holiday and have a color fest.

These work up quick, so there is plenty of time to make some for Easter or how about a complete set of four for that Sunday Brunch table setting,  You could also decorate the cup with cute ami faces .

Pattern available in our crochet Pattern section, you will receive it with in 24 hours of purchase or sooner... by email.

Happy Easter!