Crocheted Crochet Hook Case

Not my photo

I hate digging around trying to find the right crochet hook for my project, having to search in different areas for wherever I left them lying around because I have no home for them. So I decided that I must make something to remedy this. Also, I've been on a crochet kick lately and it was a good excuse.. After some browsing on Ravelry.com I came across this. Simple, cute, and functional. I added a bit to the pattern - making two of them to sew back-to-back, and leaving pockets open at the top to fit my super fat hooks.

Front

Other front

I can usually fit multiple hooks in each slot, especially with my teeny tiny hooks.

Super fat hook now has a home!

Duct Tape Purses

While browsing the web for different ways to make a duct tape wallet I came across the instructables.com website. On there I found this awesome instructable for a duct tape purse. Also, it includes no sewing! All you need is your fabric and coordinating duct tape, scissors, and some staples. I also find that wiping the scissor blades with acetone periodically helps with the stickiness they gather from the tape.

Awesome adorable tote!

I've been using the tote to hold my crochet projects. I think I'll make a couple more, probably a bit bigger, for use this summer. But they are so super easy and I think it would be a great project to do with the kids or with friends.

Star Wars Amigurumi Project

Lucy's photo, not mine.

Now that I've figured out the (very) basics of amigurumi, I've become a bit obsessed. While browsing the interwebz for projects, I came across these Star Wars Characters by Lucy Ravenscar. Aren't they completely fantastic? Not only will the set of 12 keep me busy for a bit, but I just so happen to have a baby sister who loves herself some Star Wars. Perfect! So I purchased the full set from Lucy's Etsy page and she e-mailed me the PDFs within an hour.

I'LL UPDATE AS I FINISH MORE OF THEM.

I jumped in right away, starting with Yoda:

Beyond adorable, he is. The PDF has two version of Yoda - one with a tan body and no robe, and one with a brown body and a tan robe. I merged the two, making a Yoda with a tan body and a brown robe. I'm pretty darn pleased with how he turned out.

                                                    Darth Vader:

                                                    Han Solo:

                                                    Luke Skywalker:

                                                    C3-PO:

                                                    Ewok:

I'm not as pleased with this little guy. The fuzzy fur was difficult to work with and I don't like how his feet turned out. He's still cute, but far from perfect.
                                                    Stormtrooper:

                                                    Princess Leia:

R2-D2:
Chewbacca:
Bobba Fett:
Obi Wan:

Introduction

This is just a quick introduction for myself, really. Crafty Girl is the home of a, well, crafty girl. I love to take pictures, crochet, knit, draw, bake, mess about with makeup, and make things with duct tape! I'm slowly learning to sew. I plan to share my arts and maybe someone will learn along with me.