Pom Pom!

I saw this yarn in the store, and I just coudn't resist it.. I have no idea if I'm really even going to wear this, but we'll see..

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Yarn: Novita Pom Pom (100% Polyester)

Hook: 6mm

Pattern: None

Mood: Ambivalent

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I'm usually not a big fan of really cooky efect yarns, but there's always I first time. It took me about an hour to finish.

Cherries, Cherries, Cherries..

Those of you who have been reading my blog for some time may have noticed I have a some sort of a fixation to cherries. Especially crocheted ones. So here we go again..

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Pattern: By me.

Yarn: Coats Lyric 8/4, 100% cotton

Hook: 3mm

Mood: Very very pleased!

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I'm seriously going to start using more headbands. I just usually (since the bangs/fringe) use a bandana. And yes, I am that white. I can't help it. It's ridiculous, like I'm border line albino or somthing. And no, my lovely knitting tattoo has not faded that much, it's just the light.

Light Summer Knitting

So I actually have some knitting done. Who new I could still knit?

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I made the Everlasting Bagstopper for my mom in her favourite colour. I made it as a "Hi, I came to visit again"-present.

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Pattern: Everlasting Bagstopper by Amy R Singer

Needles: 3,5mm&6mm

Yarn: Novita Luxus Cotton

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My 10 yo niece has been crafting too! Isn't it awsome?? I'm so proud

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Apparently the horse is made using a tree branch, pantyhose, toilet paper, yarn and felt tip markers. Talk about inspired!

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Finally A Brooch (And Great Times)

Remember these little embroidery pieces I made using Urban Threads patterns? I finally made the cherry one into a brooch. I gave the clover to a friend.

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It has two layers of cotton fabric with some padding in between them. Not to mention some lovely sequins and some matt&clear beads for that special something-something. Simple and cute (kinda like me..)

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Oh and I have to tell you about my last weekend. It was one of the best (if not THE best) weekend I've ever had. Austin Lucas and Mike Hale had a show here in Jyväskylä. I went, listened to great music (obviously) and somehow me and my friend ended up going with them to Tampere the next day. Great guys, great music. Fun times. Always great to meet new people. The obligatory groupie-esque photo of me and Austin:

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Play Safe!

I made this for a friend. Who.. well he likes sex, a LOT (who doesn't?). And I want to make sure he's safe out there. In his defence I've never heard the "I just didn't have one on me"-line from him, and cos I never ever want to I made him this:

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It's going to have either a snap closure or a little piece of velcro (wich ever I find first in this mess). I figured those would be the simplest to operate, 'cos lets face it he's not like a rocket scientist. Not to mention that in a situation where he needs to open this pouch (quickly) there is most likely not goin to be all that much blood pumping through his brain..
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See that? The happy little condom is ribbed for you pleasure.. The "pattern" was just drawn by me.

Skull Candy

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I don't remember when I started it, but let's just say it wasn't stitched in a day. I had to include an "in progress" shot 'cos the piece just lookes way cooler in it. The awesome pattern is from Urban Threads.

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I used split stitch, back stitch and satin stitch on it. I framed the finished piece and gave it to my friends who are a couple. They both have dia de los muertos style tattoos so I figured it would be fitting.

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Mine is not as hot as Rachel’s but I try. The awesome pattern is from Urban Threads. I’m getting totally addicted on those patterns, I’m working on one right now.

The Good Auntie

My niece is turning 10 allready. She's going to be a teenager in a few years. Oh my.. She's having a birthday party next saturday, and she wanted me to make "little surprises" for the girls attending her party. What's an aunt to do?

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I cut out some old jeans and made the girls little key chains. All the hearts have a little patch in them that has the recipients initial stamped on it. There's one for the birthday girl too. The one with the O. In the pictures the key chains didn't have keyrings yet, 'cos I bought those on the way to the post office.

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And what did I get her as a present? Two plain white long sleeved t-shirts and a bundle of fabric markers. I'm getting that girl into crafting even if it kills me!