My task for this months Mos challenge, was learning how to crochet. All I can say is, it's a lot easier to read a Japanese crochet pattern, than it is an English one, and it wasn't half as much of a challenge as getting my kids fed, watered and dressed for school in the mornings.
This little chap was remarkably easy and quick to do.
He's about 3" high and the pattern came from here.
ISBN 4 277 490395
This is a small book with only 12 patterns in it, but the instructions are very clear with lots of photographs, and it's cheap. A good introduction to the wonderful world of amigurumi.
We are off to Cornwall for the weekend, staying in a caravan. Heavy rain is predicted.
Wish me luck.
Good luck Lyn. Nice job on the crochet. How old are your kids? Does it ever get any easier? Do you fantasize about ditching the family and living in a small shack full of art and craft supplies? Or is that just my dream?
Posted by: juju vail | September 30, 2005 at 03:57 PM
weird!...me too for crotchet learning this week. Not as adventurous as you though. Will have to get that book!
Posted by: pyglet | September 30, 2005 at 03:57 PM
beautiful, I have no idea how to crochet, but I would love to learn just to do amigurini (I am sure I bombed on the spelling) So you learned how to crochet, did it beautifully and still were able to manage everyday life...simply amazing! wow!
Posted by: michelle | September 30, 2005 at 03:59 PM
Your bear is so cute, Lyn, I love the colors! There's nothing like camping in the early fall, have fun!
Posted by: Rose | September 30, 2005 at 04:35 PM
Wow, what a great job you did with your personal challenge! He came out adorable! I love his jaunty little hat and scarf combo!
Posted by: bertha | September 30, 2005 at 05:12 PM
ho ho, you're GOOD. So what's the little chap's name?
You gotta do the guy with the frog hat next.
I'm wishing you and your caravan a great trip! We'll take that rain over here to put out the fires--there is fallen ash all over everything over here.
Posted by: Snowbear | September 30, 2005 at 05:39 PM
very impressive!
Posted by: brandie | September 30, 2005 at 05:51 PM
When I was in Beijing this past June I was approached by some women who hung out in this park crocheting little animals....your little bear reminded me of that. For a pic go to: http://beihaigirls.typepad.com/photos/beijing/doggy.html . They didn' thave nifty berets on their crochet animals though.
Posted by: Michele | September 30, 2005 at 06:12 PM
aweome! a friend just sent me that ery book and i was amazed at the detailed instructions, so excited to give it a try! :) yours is darling!!
Posted by: Jenny Vorwaller | September 30, 2005 at 07:52 PM
it's lovely - great job!
Posted by: Laurie | September 30, 2005 at 07:59 PM
He's a cutie, congrats on learning something new! Have a great weekend :D
Posted by: Cassi | September 30, 2005 at 08:23 PM
oh so cute! isn't it funny how that is about crochet patterns? it's cause the japenese ones provide good pictures!! who can understand 2dch in same chst ??
good luck!! [w/ rain and cornwall and whatever else!]
Posted by: lisa s | September 30, 2005 at 09:31 PM
I am very impressed. I was thinking of befriending a little old lady with lots of time to teach me how to crochet!
Posted by: jackie | September 30, 2005 at 09:41 PM
He´s lovely :)
Posted by: Débora Figueiredo | September 30, 2005 at 09:52 PM
Love the bear. One of my pals has fallen in love with your work. She made me get everything you have ever made me together to show her today. Her response was "I hope you know how lucky you are". I do. Love your work, and LOVE you. Have a great weekend.
Kay x
Posted by: Kay | September 30, 2005 at 10:28 PM
Love the bear and his little beret! Although I have very little crochet experience, I find the Japanese patterns a lot easier to read too.
Posted by: myra | September 30, 2005 at 11:05 PM
Wow! I am so impressed.
Posted by: claire | September 30, 2005 at 11:17 PM
So cute! You did very well! I haven't finished my personal challenge yet ( maybe I haven't actually started). I agree no craft is anywhere near as hard as getting children organised. Don't I know that!
Posted by: Melissa | October 01, 2005 at 09:25 AM
Wow and that's your first time?!? I was going to buy that book from yesasia but they had to cancel cos it wasn't in stock! But I did buy a different amigurumi book so hopefully I will be able to master it as easily as you did!
Posted by: Niina Aoki | October 01, 2005 at 10:04 AM
He is wonderful Lyn! Your charming little characters always have so much personality! Well done you!
Posted by: *jenny | October 01, 2005 at 11:23 PM
Ooh - I am impressed. For a first attempt (or any attempt) that is impressive. What's next!
Posted by: Samantha | October 02, 2005 at 03:35 PM
Wow! And you did this on your first try? Amazing. He's very cute!
Posted by: Fiona | October 03, 2005 at 12:33 AM
Hi! I LOVE that little guy! So were the crochet instructions in English? Or is it all visual? (You chose my two favorite colors!!)
Posted by: bellablue | October 10, 2005 at 05:14 PM