Penguin

I made a penguin for my mom, since she likes penguins.  I started using a pattern at first, but I wasn't liking how it was coming out, so I modified it a whole bunch...I'm still not super pleased with all of the details, but I learned from it, and it's still pretty cute.

The body is basically an elongated ball, so the pattern is pretty simple. I'm going to shorthand it here; email if you would like further details.

Body
Rd 1 - Ch 2, sc 5 in first ch
Rds 2-8 - increase each round
Rds 9-19 - sustain same number of stitches
Rds 20-26 - decrease each round
You'll need to stop at about round 22 or 23 and hold off on finishing the body until you finish the other pieces. It's a lot easier to sew them on when it's not stuffed yet (except the feet, which you will have to sew on after stuffing). Once you finish those and sew them on, then you can stuff it and finish it off.

Belly & Wings
Use white for belly; use black for wings and make 2. Fold wings in half and sew shut.
Rd 1 - Ch 2, sc 5 in first ch
Rds 2-4 - increase each round

Feet (make 2)
Rd 1- Ch 2, sc 6 in first ch
Rd 2 - 2 sc in each st
Rd 3 - *2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next, repeat from *
Rd 4 - only work first 5 stitches:
in first st - 1 sc
in second st - hdc, dc, tr, dc, ch
in third st - hdc, dc, tr, dc, ch
in fourth st - hdc, dc, tr, dc, ch
in fifth st - slip st
finish off.


I also made another (larger) Buti with a hat, and another hat for the little guy as well.

One of these days I'll get a better camera, I swear...
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Jewelry Casting

I casted a few more pieces and soldered my ring shut. I bet you all forgot about that ring, but I'm still working on it!!
I'm going to make these into charms, probably earrings. They're unfinished, but they will be a nice polished silver (with jump rings) when they're done.

Here's the ring for now...still not the finished color, and I'm going to set a stone on it (hopefully next week).

I've finished crocheting this guy too...just need to stuff and assemble him, so for  now he's just a pile of pieces.

I've been working on making more Butis and more accessories for the Butis, so I'll also post some of those once I get a few more and can take some pics.

:)

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful Fall weather!

Buti wit a top hat

Buti pattern available for purchase here.

I made the top hat myself, using a basic pattern:

use st marker throughout

Rd 1 - ch 2, 6 sc in first ch (don't close loop/ no slip st)

Rd 2 - 2 sc in each sc from previous rd

Rd 3 - *2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * until end of rd

Rd 4 - *2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, repeat from * until end of rd

Rd 5 - *2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 3 sts, repeat from * until end of rd

Rd 6 - *2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 4 sts, repeat from * until end of rd

Rd 7 - *2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, repeat from * until end of rd

Rd 8 - work this round in back loops only - 1 sc in each st

Rds 9 - 21 - 1 sc in each st (work both loops)

Rd 22 - work back loops only - 1 sc in each st

Rds 23 - 27 - 1 sc in each st

Finish off

I think it looks best flipped inside out, so that the ridges created from your back loop only rounds show. It will shape better too.

I added some mini peacock feathers to dress it up.

Email or comment if you have any questions or feedback!

:)

Crocheted X-Mas Goodies

Here's the finished snowman! The pattern is available for free if you click here.

I also made a bunch of teeny little stars. Again, pattern is available for free here.

Crochet Projects

I've been busy crocheting a lot to get ready for Christmas...and the Holiday insanity begins!!