Pink Rabbit Monster

Pattern for the Pink Rabbit Monster Witch

For halloween I added a hat and broomstick. 

This pattern can be made using any yarn you wish. Choose a hook size that matches the yarn

Materials:
I have used :
3.00 mm hook
4 ply yarn (Light pink, dark pink for inner ear, Red and green for hat) 
Polyester fiber
Black 10 mm buttons for eyes or other eyes as desired
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and thread for attaching eyes
Iron Wire 7 inches


Size: 6 inches tall

Crochet Bangles and Ugly Jewelry Rehab

I've been holding on to a special skein of wool for some time now. I take it out to look longingly at it every now and then, but haven't quite put my finger on it's real purpose. It wasn't so expensive that I can't part with it but the colors are really so deep and lovely that I can't think what to do with it.

At least I couldn't until I saw a recent post by CreativeJewishMom. Why not crochet around some dollar store bangles?


Well, not these bangles I soon found out. The bendy nature of their shape makes for a wonky final product which, when translated to crochet, makes the bracelets look a bit sloppy.

But wait, don't I have some big wooden bangle that I have never used, hiding in a crafting drawer, waiting to be crocheted?

Why yes, I believe I do.

I'm happier with this round, clean looking final product. Also the large band of the bangle shows off all the colors in such a bold way that I'll be happy to pass this along as a gift. As an added bonus, the wool makes this bracelet really very warm to wear. After all, I like the idea of gifting something that is not only beautiful but practical as a multi-tasking accessory.

Crafty jewelry: Brassiere wire necklaces

Today I've got something I think you are going to like.

For the necklaces I am showing below, I used the wires of a brassiere.

I cannot stand the poking and jabbing of the underwire and I always take the wire as soon as I buy the brassiere. And you guess right. I never get rid of them.