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Showing posts with label Inspiration. Show all posts
Cosplay is not restricted to just Halloween. You'll normally see cosplayers fully dressed as their favorite characters at special conventions and festivals.

Cosplay costumes are not just any off-the-rack costumes that you would normally find in a store. Many dedicated cosplayers set out to create their own costumes because they want more detail in them.

Cosplay has really exploded since the 1990s. I've seen many amazing cosplay costumes, but here's something different. They're not just crochet costumes. They're crocheted cosplay costumes!


Let's check them out:


Princess Anna's Coronation Dress


Crochet Cosplay: Princess Anna Coronation Dress
Did you know that May 4th is Star Wars Day? (May the 4th ("force") be with you!)

If you're a Star Wars fan and enjoy crocheting, you're in luck! There are plenty of Star Wars crochet patterns available online that you can use to create your very own Star Wars-inspired items.

A couple years ago baby Yoda (AKA. the child, Grogu) from The Mandalorian was all the rage. Baby Yoda's crochet patterns started popping up everywhere!

But before Baby Yoda came along and blew up the Internet, makers were already creating crochet patterns inspired by this extremely popular franchise for years. From Yoda and Chewbacca to BB-8 and R2-D2, there are plenty of characters to choose from.

So I thought to tie this very much celebrated day with my hobby. In this post, we'll explore some of the best Star Wars crochet patterns and how you can use them to create unique and fun items.

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Crochet Star Wars Patterns Free
In the arts and crafts world, there are so many talented artists. However, as we all know, it's difficult to make a living as an artist.

I've been fascinated by the creativity of how some artists can turn their love and passion into something that can help not only to support their hobbies but into their careers.

Enamel pin collecting and trading are not new, but it felt like it has exploded in the last decade into something bigger than it used to be. Just think of those people who collect Disney pins and trade them within the theme parks with their cast members.

People collect enamel pins for all different reasons. You probably own some just because they're cute! Other people collect and display them as a way of making a statement.

If you want to show your passion for crocheting, knitting, or simply for the love of yarn, consider these amazing enamel pins that I've found!

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Gift Guide: Enamel Pins for Yarn Lovers
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So about a month ago, I got some happy mail from Good Loops Yarn.

Good Loops Yarn is a distributor of Nurturing Fibres Yarn in the US. If you've never heard of Nurturing Fibres, you're not alone.

Nurturing Fibres is a yarn brand from South Africa, and because the founders of Good Loops Yarn love them so much, they've made them much more accessible for those of us who live in North America!

Bamboo and Cotton Blend Yarns from Good Loops Yarn
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I have decided to try something new. And no, I don't mean knitting.

Over the last few weeks, I have been working on a doll of my own design. I have tried out many doll patterns by different designers and I learn something through every one of them. I learn what I like and didn't like about each one. Once I got more comfortable, I started combining all the elements that I like into the doll that I am designing!

PS: Please ignore the messy background of the photos. These are extremely raw/unedited photos that I have taken as I was making this doll.

Skin Tone Color Yarn for Amigurumi Dolls
Happy New Year!!!

Making New Year's resolutions are many people's tradition. Most people have resolutions like exercising more, eating more healthily, saving more money, getting more sleep, etc. That's why the gym is typically packed in January. While I'm always working on those things, I'm going to start a new tradition -- I'm going to make Crochet Resolutions!

Crochet Resolutions 2019
Well, here we go again! It's the beginning of another school year!

By the way, Aren't these cute?! These crocheted plush pencils were made with Bernat Blanket Yarn using the free crochet pattern designed by Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me! The pencils were quick and easy to work up and they are absolutely adorable!

Crochet Plush Giant Teacher's Pencil DIY Gift
The music festival season is among us. Everyone's talking about Beyonce at Coachella this year, but Coachella is just the beginning of many more music festivals to come.

Coachella, in particular, is attended by many celebrities. While you obviously go there for the music, music festival fashion has become a topic of interest for some. For the most part, anything goes. There are a lot of outfits that you may see people wear to music festivals that you may not see people wear out onto the streets.

I've never been to a music festival and I have no desire to. I'm not a huge fan of crowds. In fact, I would rather be sitting in the comfort of my own couch at home and catch it live stream on YouTube (a term I dub as "Couchella").

Either way, while lurking on the internet, I have come across some festival crochet fashion looks for inspiration and thought I would share them with you here!

Alessandra Ambrosio


If anyone is going to rock a pair of rainbow crochet short shorts, it would be Alessandra Ambrosio, a former Victoria's Secret model. Not only that, but the matching rainbow-fringed denim jacket is just spot on. This mom of two knows how to live life and party it up.

Crochet at Coachella Music Festival (Alessandra Ambrosio)
(Credit: Instagram @alessandraambrosio)
Terrarium Pendant Workshop at Soigne Atelier (Vancouver)
A month or so ago, I stumbled upon these beautiful bundles of yarn called Bernat's Baby Bundle at Walmart. The mix of textures caught my attention and the colors within each bundle complemented each other so well.

There were so many colors to choose from and I just couldn't decide. I knew I would need about 3 balls to complete a baby blanket, so I figured I would choose 3 different colors.

Rainbow Sherbet Baby Bundler Blanket

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