Choco Crinkle

I tried to make this recipe earlier this week but I didn't follow the recipe to the letter so it didn't come out that great.  I tried again today and made adjustments.  I added more butter and used cocoa powder instead of the choco morsels that you needed to melt first.
Everything came out much better.  :)

bento 06-08-2009

bento 06-08-2009, originally uploaded by ztosmom.

For my first day at work, I made this bento out of the left-overs from last night. Not really that pretty but it works for me. :)

I got to use my new punchers.  Even though it's out of proportion, it works.

MingMing - Amigurumi #6

Tonight's project was the duck pattern.  Isn't he cute?

This was requested by my son this morning.  He's growing up so fast.  He already knows what he wants.

Lavander Cupcake with sprinkles

My 5th venture into amigurumi.  I am now doing much better on the loops.  They are relatively even.  The shape is now good.  Stitching/ embroidering the eyes, lips and assembly of the parts are now much much better.  Practice does make perfect.  I am now confident enough to put sprinkles on him.

Coffee or Tea?

This project is from Amigurumi World, Seriously Cute Crochet by Ana Paula Rimoli as all of my first amis.  I am having a fun time creating these even though my fingers sometimes get cramped from doing them.

It really helps if you have a good hook to work with.  I was having a hard time with the first hook I bought (Susan Bates 4mm).  Holding it was not very comfortable.  Last Saturday I decided to splurge a bit (I also had a coupon so that took the sting out of paying over $6.00 for it) and got a Clover brand hook with a wider handle.  It's soo much more comfy and easier to work with.

And I also got some $1.00 mini punches for my bento collection.

Mini-Turtle-Ami#3

Mini-Turtle-Ami#3, originally uploaded by ztosmom.

Here's my new baby. I labored through the night to finish it last night. I just couldn't sleep until I had him finished. I was finally able to get an embroidery needle (or a big needle with a big hole) and got to attach the appendages properly. I still need work on this. But I will continue trying.

Cupcake V2

Cupcake Amigurumi#2, originally uploaded by ztosmom.

Here's my second try. I did much better this time. I kept on wondering why my first one was out of shape and I looked at various photos and re-read the book.

I finally learned that I was doing my stitches all wrong. I was going through the back loop all along. That's why it was all out of shape! This is the reason why I never got into crocheting...

I'm happy that I finally got it though.  I'm glad my son appreciates both versions of my cupcake and he still said "kyuuut" to both.  :D