Instructables: exploring - living - yarn - toy http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 22:19:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 Floofy Pom-Pom Sheep http://www.instructables.com/id/Floofy-Pom-Pom-Sheep/
Floofy Pom-Pom Sheep - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/3EFE/H9G10RPE/FD63EFEH9G10RPE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/3EFE/H9G10RPE/FD63EFEH9G10RPE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/3EFE/H9G10RPE/FD63EFEH9G10RPE.SMALL.jpg Ez-Kabob This cozy, no-sew sheep has crocheted limbs and head and a pom-pom body. You'll need... Two colours of yarn - one for the body and one for the appendages A pom-pom maker (the one I used was fancy and hinged, but you can also use two cardboard doughnut shapes) A crochet hook (to match the size o...
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Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:04:22 PST
Amigurumi Master Yoda http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Master-Yoda/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/F80R/GZB3BS5V/FWAF80RGZB3BS5V.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/F80R/GZB3BS5V/FWAF80RGZB3BS5V.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWA/F80R/GZB3BS5V/FWAF80RGZB3BS5V.SMALL.jpg CreativeToto So here’s my latest crochet project – a little master Yoda!  The majority of this little guy was constructed while watching Back to the Future: Part Two so the geek levels on this one are high ;) I made the body, arms and ears using sage green cotton yarn.  The under shirt and robe were made from br...
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Fri, 2 Mar 2012 11:29:51 PST
Felted Cat Toy - Easy, Free, No Knitting Required http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-Cat-Toy-Easy-Free-No-Knitting-Required/
Felted Cat Toy - Easy, Free, No Knitting Required - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/9Y3E/GXL5OT0L/FBJ9Y3EGXL5OT0L.SMALL.jpg pltate Did you just get a couple of cute, adorable kittens and forget to buy them some cat toys?  Fret no more.  Gather together some scrap yarn and make your own cat toys in no time at all.  What I like about this toy is that it is easy to make and requires no knitting.  Plus, these steps and measurements...
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Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:07:58 PST
Where the Wild Things Are Max Crown http://www.instructables.com/id/Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-Max-Crown/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/X5U6/GOW3YWT6/FSMX5U6GOW3YWT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/X5U6/GOW3YWT6/FSMX5U6GOW3YWT6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/X5U6/GOW3YWT6/FSMX5U6GOW3YWT6.SMALL.jpg The Amazing Noodle Let the wild rumpus begin! Hand crocheted in golden yellow yarn in the same style that Max wears as he leads the Wild Things!
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Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:17:49 PDT
Tie some bows and your done. http://www.instructables.com/id/Kntitted-Doll-house/
Tie some bows and your done. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/WVVG/GKXTX5Y9/FZIWVVGGKXTX5Y9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/WVVG/GKXTX5Y9/FZIWVVGGKXTX5Y9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/WVVG/GKXTX5Y9/FZIWVVGGKXTX5Y9.SMALL.jpg DELETED_jorgegunn Now you will just lift up the back portion and Use the ribbons to tie bows and Tada. You now have an amazing Doll house. I Plan on making some furniture and decorations so comments and suggestions are well appreciated.
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Sun, 6 Mar 2011 22:44:36 PST
Maggie http://www.instructables.com/id/Maggie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/U7JJ/GKTJNQ1X/FO0U7JJGKTJNQ1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/U7JJ/GKTJNQ1X/FO0U7JJGKTJNQ1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/U7JJ/GKTJNQ1X/FO0U7JJGKTJNQ1X.SMALL.jpg lizcrcht
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Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:59:45 PST
boy mini-me http://www.instructables.com/id/boy-mini-me/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/M5IG/GKS45RQ7/FFXM5IGGKS45RQ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/M5IG/GKS45RQ7/FFXM5IGGKS45RQ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/M5IG/GKS45RQ7/FFXM5IGGKS45RQ7.SMALL.jpg lizcrcht This is a knitted toy custom made to a specific little boy.  The body is felted and stuffed, the hair is sewn on and the face needle'felted.  The hoodie and pants are knitted.
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Wed, 2 Mar 2011 16:33:55 PST
Knitted wedding cake http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitted-wedding-cake/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/5QYG/GKQ39AZ7/FOF5QYGGKQ39AZ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/5QYG/GKQ39AZ7/FOF5QYGGKQ39AZ7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/5QYG/GKQ39AZ7/FOF5QYGGKQ39AZ7.SMALL.jpg doozerbob This i smy entry for the "build with yarn" contest,a completely knittted wedding cake.
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Tue, 1 Mar 2011 05:07:52 PST
Take Along Dollhouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Take-Along-Dollhouse/
Take Along Dollhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/RYOZ/GKQ364V7/FN4RYOZGKQ364V7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/RYOZ/GKQ364V7/FN4RYOZGKQ364V7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN4/RYOZ/GKQ364V7/FN4RYOZGKQ364V7.SMALL.jpg craftaddict01 I created this take along dollhouse using worsted weight yarn and size F crochet hook (except for people who are made with baby yarn and size 4 hook) Make Wall 74 double crochet x 12 rows (slip stitch for windows on one row and chain across opening for next row) Mark Placement for Floor Cou...
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Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:15:04 PST
Crochet panda Amigurumi girl with pink dress http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-panda-Amigurumi-girl-with-pink-dress/
Crochet panda Amigurumi girl with pink dress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/UCNU/GELSQFAX/FS3UCNUGELSQFAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/UCNU/GELSQFAX/FS3UCNUGELSQFAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS3/UCNU/GELSQFAX/FS3UCNUGELSQFAX.SMALL.jpg jennyandteddy Fiinish size approximately 3.5 inch tall (without counting ear) -Size of baby panda may varies depend on size of yarn and crochet hook. Skills and abbreviations You will need to know how to make a magic ring or adjustable ring -Single crochet (sc) -Crochet increase (inc) which mean-make 2 single c...
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Fri, 1 Oct 2010 07:34:09 PDT
Ellington Lamb http://www.instructables.com/id/Ellington-Lamb/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/JU17/G8C3UNGX/F5TJU17G8C3UNGX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/JU17/G8C3UNGX/F5TJU17G8C3UNGX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/JU17/G8C3UNGX/F5TJU17G8C3UNGX.SMALL.jpg Suspinz Knitted from insructions in Susan B. Anderson's book "itty-bitty toys", the soda straw legs are to give the lamb some stability for standing.  The curly topknot is a hoot and just finishes the character.
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Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:18:08 PDT
Colorful Hooked Sock Monkey http://www.instructables.com/id/Colorful-Hooked-Sock-Monkey-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/9OZA/G8C3UCNW/F339OZAG8C3UCNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/9OZA/G8C3UCNW/F339OZAG8C3UCNW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/9OZA/G8C3UCNW/F339OZAG8C3UCNW.SMALL.jpg mkvance  Hook your way to a colorful version of a classic toy. The colorful sock monkey sits at 10 inches in height or 20 inches if measured from head to end of tail. My reason for making her:   I adore the sock monkey-- an American icon.  I could not find a crochet pattern that captured the character of ...
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Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:23:03 PDT
Hissy le Snake http://www.instructables.com/id/Hissy-le-Snake/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/ABHH/G8C3MKBB/FHUABHHG8C3MKBB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/ABHH/G8C3MKBB/FHUABHHG8C3MKBB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/ABHH/G8C3MKBB/FHUABHHG8C3MKBB.SMALL.jpg mariposagirl One day while knitting a scarf my toddler took the cast on end and began hissing with it and saying it was a SNAKE.  and VOILA I decided to sew up the side and make a snake.  It was such a hit I made a very GIRLY one for my friend whose daughter was having a birthday. The second Hissy I knitted i...
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Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:51:12 PDT
Crochet a cute and furry monkey, cat or bear http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-a-cute-furry-animal/
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Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:42:05 PDT
Muddy the little monster... http://www.instructables.com/id/Muddy-the-little-monster/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/J1K8/G80NQSSA/FPXJ1K8G80NQSSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/J1K8/G80NQSSA/FPXJ1K8G80NQSSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPX/J1K8/G80NQSSA/FPXJ1K8G80NQSSA.SMALL.jpg Sans30s  I made this small puppy based on the small cute little who always likes to  get in trouble baby i have.
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Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:25:16 PDT
egg and platypus friends http://www.instructables.com/id/egg-and-platypus-friends/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/B3C1/G7DYYN3J/FZRB3C1G7DYYN3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/B3C1/G7DYYN3J/FZRB3C1G7DYYN3J.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZR/B3C1/G7DYYN3J/FZRB3C1G7DYYN3J.SMALL.jpg makingfriends This egg friend hatches into a platypus friend! I followed a Mochimochi Land pattern but, under the careful supervision of a little red hen, improvised and made a platypus instead of a chick. The yarn is Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool in Natural and Nature's Brown and another worsted weight wool in bla...
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Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:39:17 PDT
treefrog friend http://www.instructables.com/id/treefrog-friend/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/ZX9I/G7DY7753/F9QZX9IG7DY7753.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/ZX9I/G7DY7753/F9QZX9IG7DY7753.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/ZX9I/G7DY7753/F9QZX9IG7DY7753.SMALL.jpg makingfriends This treefrog friend was knitted by a squid friend. ;) Both are Hansigurumi patterns. I used fingering-weight wool yarn and smaller needles instead of the worsted weight called for in the pattern. A vinyl toy helped with some of the tedious sewing of toes.
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Sun, 4 Apr 2010 20:30:20 PDT
seamonster friend http://www.instructables.com/id/seamonster-friend/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/GQO2/G7DYYAXL/FVNGQO2G7DYYAXL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/GQO2/G7DYYAXL/FVNGQO2G7DYYAXL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/GQO2/G7DYYAXL/FVNGQO2G7DYYAXL.SMALL.jpg makingfriends This is a large seamonster friend that a small seamonster friend made. ;) They are knitted from the same Loch Ness Monster pattern by Hansigurumi, but with different weights of yarn. The large one is made with Lion Brand Fishermens Wool and another worsted weight wool yarn held double. I made a slig...
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Sat, 3 Apr 2010 14:02:19 PDT
robot friend http://www.instructables.com/id/robot-friend/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/MHXW/G7DYJYIY/F3XMHXWG7DYJYIY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/MHXW/G7DYJYIY/F3XMHXWG7DYJYIY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/MHXW/G7DYJYIY/F3XMHXWG7DYJYIY.SMALL.jpg makingfriends This is a knitted robot friend slightly modified from Jess Hutchinson's robot pattern from her out-of-print booklet Unusual Toys For You To Knit and Enjoy. I miniaturized it by using finer yarn than the pattern called for. I also substituted a little pouch in the robot's front instead of the origina...
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Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:25:10 PDT
Crocheted Master Shake http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Master-Shake/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/DQ48/FQCTO0MB/FOHDQ48FQCTO0MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/DQ48/FQCTO0MB/FOHDQ48FQCTO0MB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/DQ48/FQCTO0MB/FOHDQ48FQCTO0MB.SMALL.jpg Fruppi My name is Shake-Zula, the mic rulah, the old schoolah. You want a trip? I'll bring it to ya!Another great geek-gift! I made Shake with a bunch of yarn I had around...but if your weights are a little different, your gauge won't end up like mine...just add or subtract a few rounds as needed in the...
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Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:23:02 PST
Amigurumi Donkey http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Donkey/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/HWE6/FFAEUCMD/F2IHWE6FFAEUCMD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/HWE6/FFAEUCMD/F2IHWE6FFAEUCMD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/HWE6/FFAEUCMD/F2IHWE6FFAEUCMD.SMALL.jpg dpvelez That's my new creation: a cute donkey. The pattern is from www.craftyalien.com. I used my own yarn and synthetic cotton to fill it.
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Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:27:44 PDT
Little Miss Valentine http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Miss-Valentine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/CCNZ/FCEILL5C/FVHCCNZFCEILL5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/CCNZ/FCEILL5C/FVHCCNZFCEILL5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVH/CCNZ/FCEILL5C/FVHCCNZFCEILL5C.SMALL.jpg stinkymum This is a little doll I knitted for Valentine's day. She is called Little Miss Valentine. I knitted her from a Jean Greenhowe pattern from her booklet Little Gift Dolls. http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/dolls8.html She was made from oddments of yarn, and I stuffed her with fiberfill. She is very cut...
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Sat, 9 Feb 2008 13:52:12 PST
Knitting a Better Mouse Toy! http://www.instructables.com/id/Knitting-a-Better-Mouse-Toy/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/VU3Z/FC2BTR3N/F3OVU3ZFC2BTR3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/VU3Z/FC2BTR3N/F3OVU3ZFC2BTR3N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/VU3Z/FC2BTR3N/F3OVU3ZFC2BTR3N.SMALL.jpg MaggieBelize Last week I found myself dangling between major knitting projects, and not yet in the mood to start a new one. I needed something quick & easy to whip up, preferably from my existing stash. So I decided to knit a catnip mouse toy for my darling cats.While I particularly liked the free downloadable L...
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Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:52:39 PST
my knitted toys http://www.instructables.com/id/my-knitted-toys/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/XWDD/FBU0WYS0/F7FXWDDFBU0WYS0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/XWDD/FBU0WYS0/F7FXWDDFBU0WYS0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7F/XWDD/FBU0WYS0/F7FXWDDFBU0WYS0.SMALL.jpg moroccanbride toys I have knit
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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:35:37 PST
Cute Knitted Bunny from a Square Plus Ears http://www.instructables.com/id/Cute-Knitted-Bunny-from-a-Square-Plus-Ears/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/6ZJP/FBHXCXGN/FKB6ZJPFBHXCXGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/6ZJP/FBHXCXGN/FKB6ZJPFBHXCXGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKB/6ZJP/FBHXCXGN/FKB6ZJPFBHXCXGN.SMALL.jpg mleverette This is a slide show with steps that kept multiplying like bunnies! Start with some Lion Brand Organic Cotton and knit a square to your favorite size. Do a bit of folding, stitching and stuffing...add some ears and a pompom tail and you have a bunny!
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Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:53:54 PST
Made with yarn by Bleu Arts http://www.instructables.com/id/Made-with-yarn-by-Bleu-Arts/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/VSXX/FAQEDQ8O/FP3VSXXFAQEDQ8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/VSXX/FAQEDQ8O/FP3VSXXFAQEDQ8O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/VSXX/FAQEDQ8O/FP3VSXXFAQEDQ8O.SMALL.jpg ansleybleu These images are of many of the items I have hand knit. A few of the patterns have been designed by me which are available in my etsy store (ansleybleu.etsy.com). You can see more of my work in my flickr photo album. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bleuarts/
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Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:41:38 PST