I decided to try the Bertie pattern using chunky wool so he’d be big and it worked a treat! I love them 🙂
I really do love this pattern by Ilaria Caliri! You can check out all her patterns on Ravelry here
Mandala blanket
I’m currently working on the Mandala Blanket from the simply crochet magazine – designed by Hannah Cross ( the Ravelry link is here ) and am loving it – I’m enjoying the way each round is different.
I’ve tried something a bit different with the colours. Still not sure about the gold next to the burgundy but overall I’m likeing it!
I still have over 20 rounds to go – this blanket is going to be big!
Bertie the Bear
I LOVE this pattern by Ilaria Caliri! It was available in issue 31 of Simply Crochet Magazine and I couldn’t wait to make one! It is also available to buy on Ravelry here
So here is my Bertie…
Of course, I thought he might be lonely so I made him a friend…
I named her Bernadette. I’m not sure about her dress – it didn’t turn out quite as imagined but I still think she’s cute.
I have the feeling I will be making many, many more of these!
Zoomigurumi 4
Zoomigurumi 4 is out! I love this series of books – the designs are always wonderful!
I can’t wait to get my copy 🙂
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Dinosaur Amigurumi? Yes please!
I don’t know about you guys but I can’t wait for Dinosaur Amigurumi by Justyna Kacprzak
It’s published 28th August. So I’ll have to be patient…
Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat by Nekoyama
It’s official! I love Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat by Nekoyama and I adore making sleepy kitties 🙂
Here are some that I’ve made.
Big kitty! See picture below for size difference. I didn’t realise he’d be that big lol
See? I’m completely addicted.Â
It’s a great pattern and I love the book. It gives you great ideas for different facial expressions / how to make the kitties have different personalities! It made me want to make a whole bunch.
Plus I’ve found they go down a treat as gifts!
Meet Meredith…
This is my latest crochet creation. It was a birthday gift for a friend (and yes! Â I really did want to keep her!)
The pattern is from My Crochet Doll by Isabelle Kessedjian – it’s a fantastic book that I highly recommend. Â She also has one coming out in April called My Crochet Animals and I can’t wait to get my hands on that!
Hello!
Welcome to Gyzmo & Gideon!
Having never tried it before I decided I wanted to learn crochet and fell in love with it. Â That was just over a year ago. Â I love making toys and blankets (actually I think I have a bit of a blanket making obsession but more on that later…)
I also tried out needle felting which I also love (but which also proved painful when I kept stabbing myself in the fingers!).
More recently I’ve tried sewing – I love making toys and this seems to be a great medium for it, Â I’m still in the very early stages with sewing but am enjoying learning something new.
Gyzmo & Gideon is a way to showcase my efforts – the things I’m making, the books I interested in checking out, patterns I fall in love with, and so on.
I hope you stop by and let me know what you think 🙂
Sammee x
Gyzmo & Gideon 