Rainbow Gnomes

These little gnomes came to be, in a very round about way. i was actually crocheting mermaids, but i miscounted the stitches in one of the tail fins. i was just about to pull the stitches out, when i realized it looked an awful lot like a gnome hat. :) i am a sucker for gnomes, ya know. So i put it aside with the intention of coming back to it.

i eventually picked it and began to crochet a gnome to go with the hat. i wanted to make something simple, and was expecting him to have a flat bottom. However, once i added stuffing he quickly took on this bowling pin shape.




Sage claimed him immediately.

Now what could be better than a rainbow gnome? How about a rainbow of gnomes. :)

Seriously, how could you make just one? These were so much fun to make! They measure about 4" tall. If i can ever get Sage to stop claiming them i will probably offer some sets for sale. i was thinking it would fun to offer them as gift sets in a small applique'd tote bag or basket.

My week in crochet.

This week i have been crocheting up a storm! Now i just need to get these listed on my site and on etsy. i love the crafting part, but i don't always love the picture taking/editing, computer and sales part.

i decided to finally finish a doll i had started many months ago. Her body was complete, but she needed hair and a smile and clothing. i think i'll call her Nina. She is wearing a wrap style sweater and purple skirt. i'm planning to embroider a few flowers or vines on the skirt. Once i have a few better pictures taken, i'll get her listed.

i also started a new doll, with the intention of improving the body shape of my previous dolls. This new style has feet! i am also looking forward to putting the hair on differently. i'll be using the same technique i used with the waldorf doll i made Sage. So this new doll with have a big crazy head full of hair, similar to the mermaid.

Hats! Yes, it is an addiction. i love to make hats!! So after clearancing off all of last years hats, i am stocking up again. The mohawks are always a favorite, so i am finally getting around to making some more and getting them listed soon. i also have several kitty ear and fuzzy fox ear hats. After cleaning out my hat stock, it will not be long before i am completely over loaded with hats again!

These, as well as a few others will be listed on my site sometime this week.

Happy crocheting!

My little mermaid.

This weekend i decided i just had to crochet a mermaid. Recently, Sage has been carrying around and playing with several of the rag dolls i have made her in the past. One of them being a lovely mermaid doll. So, that is where i got it in my head, that i must crochet one! i really like to make crocheted doll and critters and such...and this is just one of those things i absolutely had to make.

She stands about 9" tall. The same size as the other dolls i've been making. Her tail is very basic, and i may try to come up with something a little more exciting with the next one i crochet. Yes, there is always a next one..isn't there. :)

Her hair came out great! It is really full and wild and out of control. i have some rainbow mohair mixed in that has a bit of glitter in it. So although you can't see it from the pictures, it has some sparkle to it. i absolutely adore her. i am still undecided on whether to list her or not, Sage seems to think i made it for her. :) Oh well, i've already started a second one, and before i'm over making mermaids i am sure Sage will have a mermaid of her very own.

February update.

i am trying to get back into the crafty swing of things, and am hoping that blogging it will help to keep me motivated. :) So between changing/washing diapers, folding laundry and chasing a very busy 2 year around... this is what i have been up to lately. Lots and lots of crocheting.



This sandwich was a custom order for Debby at Earthtone creations. She makes fabulous reusable sandwich wrappers. She wanted a crocheted sandwich that she could display with her wrappers.

These were just for fun, as i was feeling in the spirit for Valentine's day. Chocolate covered Strawberry play food and a cute little lion i named Leopold. i have them both listed on etsy.

i am also just starting to work on a custom Chinese Waldorf style doll for a local friend. i'm still in the thinking process of this one, and will post pictures once i start actually working on.




Kenan has been busy making marbles for a private dealer, and is now working on filling a wholesale order for a customer in Japan. Here are a few examples of the marbles he recently sent out.

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