Little Heroes

As I try to design a new pattern I may make a few different versions until I feel like I am on the right track.  Here is my current project in a few pictures.

This first version of a  'Little Hero' is similar to the monster amigurumi I have made in the past. The base is weighted with PVC pellets.

This is my second version of the 'Little Hero'.  This guy is based a bit on my Watermelon Southern Belles pattern.

 

 

So far I think I like the second 'Little Hero' best.  But I have one more trick up my sleeve ;)  My goal is to get a pattern made soon!  And then I will need pattern testers!

 

 



 



Another passion

Gardening.  Yes, getting out into the garden and getting my hands dirty is gross.  But the therapeutic benefits are unsurpassable!

When I go outside into the garden I want to feel like it is an extension of my home.  I love the feeling I get when I am greeted  by a beautiful flower as I pull the yucky weeds. All the hard work of maintaining and caring for the plants is repaid by the simple action of the plants thriving.  I think of gardening as vital to my life now. 
A few years ago if you told me I would have flowers in my yard that are not from a weed I would have laughed at you!  My husband planted a few borders bed around our home as a surprise for Valentine's Day 2013 and said, "You always say you don't want cut flowers from a store so I planted you a garden."  (*collective "ahhh" from the ladies)  He is really the best husband I could ever ask for.
Caring for the small border beds sparked a passion as I realized that I did not have the "thumb of death" but a greenthumb! That passion sparked a Facebook page for just my garden...yes almost an addiction.  Here are a few of the beautiful things I have seen over the last couple days, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Hidden Ginger, Hidden Lily
Curcuma petiolata

(from a friend)

 

Tall Morning Glory
Ipomoea purpurea 'Grandpa Ott's'

 

Chicory, Italian Dandelion
Cichorium intybus

 

Chicory, Italian Dandelion
Cichorium intybus

 

Long Stem Red Rose

 

Blue Sky Vine "litter"

Bengal Clock Vine, Blue Sky Vine
Thunbergia grandiflora
(from two friends!)

 

Bamboo (from a friend)

 

Hard-shelled Gourd, Calabash
Lagenaria siceraria 'Birdhouse'

 

Shampoo Ginger, Pinecone Ginger, Pinecone Lily, Pine Cone Ginger, Pine Cone Lily
Zingiber zerumbet

 

 

Kalanchoe

 

 

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse of my garden!

 

~Anna

 

 

 



Birthday Etsy Discount!

Today is my Marmie's birthday... in a couple days my husband has a birthday and our wedding anniversary!

To spread the love I am offering 15% off at checkout in my etsy shop when you use the code BIRTHDAY . Hurry, this offer ends August 18, 2014!

Come visit Mommy Made Crochet on Facebook to see what's new!

 

Happy Hooking!

~Anna

Rabbit in a Waistcoat Pattern is ready!!

Do you like to crochet?  Rabbit in a Waistcoat crochet pattern is available now! 

I am always looking for pattern testers to try my patterns free before they are available to the public... extra sets of eyes ;) If being a pattern tester for Mommy Made Crochet interests you please message me and I will be sure to contact with any new patterns!

Happy hooking!

~Anna

Buddha Bears Pattern!

I am so pleased to finally be publishing my Buddha Bears pattern to the public!

I hope you enjoy crocheting these Buddha Bears as much as I do!

PDF: Buddha Bears

 

I would love to see any bears you create! Happy hooking!  Come see more of my designs on Facebook!

 

~Anna



A rabbit in a waistcoat!

Oh my goodness he is such a cutie!  I will be typing this pattern up over the next couple of days and will need crochet pattern testers to try my Wonderland inspired white rabbit pattern for free before anyone else!  Contact me for more info!

UPDATE: I am no longer looking for pattern testers for this pattern, but if you are interested in trying out my crochet patterns before they are available to the public, for FREE, please contact me

New Wonderland Pattern....in the works!

Confession: I love in Alice in Wonderland.

The pattern I am writing is an extension of that love, and definitely an little tricky so far.  I will be needing some pattern testers to try out this pattern as well.  The pattern will be free for the testers, but I will need feedback on this one! If you are interested in trying it when I am finished writing it up please contact me and I will send you a pdf copy.  (American crochet terms)

The beginning of a trip down the rabbit hole...

 

Remember to visit my Facebook page and get in on great deals I offer to my fans and stay up to date with what is on my hook!

 

Looking for an Alice in Wonderland doll? You came to the right place!

Happy hooking friends!
~Anna 

Buddha Bears

I tend to make at least one extra item from every pattern I write...this time I made two more!

Behold a pack of Buddha Bears!

Strawbeary (sold), Sherbet, and Mint (sold)







A photographer friend requested the green bear, with a green newborn hat that has bear ears.  My 16yo daughter fell in love with the green bear and asked for one in pink...sure! But of course I couldn't stop there...So today Sherbet the Buddha Bear is making a cyber trip to the Etsy shop!

I am still hoping to find volunteers to try out the pattern before I post it online.  If you love crochet and want to give a go at making one of these cute little bears please contact me for a free PDF copy!  I need more crazy crocheters to give me feedback!
Thank you!
~Anna