Sunday, September 24, 2017

For the Paranormally Inclined

I realize that Halloween is coming up pretty fast, especially for those planning to create costumes and/or decorations for this annual "ode to spirits that have passed". However, in my wanderings around the internet I discovered that there is a National Ghost Hunting Day, celebrated on the last Saturday of September (this year, the 30th). This is a fledgling holiday, officially created in July 2016, but with a seemingly robust following (check out http://www.nationalghosthuntingday.com/home.html for more info). So in keeping with the "spirit" of the day, I have chosen to do a little of my own ghost hunting - of the crochet variety, of course!

Whimsical Boo Ghosts by Beverly Mewhorter, free pattern at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boo-ghosts







I wouldn't mind a visit from this Casper-inspired ghost!
 Adorable baby hat inspiration from Soap and Stitch on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/soapandstitch?ref=l2-shopheader-name
What a dapper fellow! Halloween Ghost free pattern at


 Who wouldn't keep themselves cozy with this on a Halloween night? By Maggie's Crochet at https://www.maggiescrochet.com/products/halloween-ghosts-afghan-pillow-set-pattern-1
If you're looking for a sexy ghost, Little Miss Spooky is here!  https://de.dawanda.com/product/107163507-haekelanleitung-little-miss-spooky-geist-pdf
Who could forget Zero - in a lovey form, no less! Free pattern from Jamie Hackford at http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zero-lovey
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And this little sweetheart comes from Gateando Crochet at
(I used this pattern to make the boy and girl ghost in the pumpkin below!)


I hope you enjoyed this little ghost tour and possibly found a little friend to crochet. Oh, yes - and happy hunting on the 30th!

Saturday, September 9, 2017

It's National Teddy Bear Day!

We love teddy bears. I don't believe I have ever known someone who didn't at least like teddies, and many people had one as a "best friend" as a child (me included!). Ever since the shopkeeper Morris Michtom and his wife Rose made a stuffed fabric bear in honor of America’s 26th commander-in-chief (Teddy Roosevelt) and displayed it with a sign, “Teddy’s bear,” in their store window, these bears have been a perennial favorite. So in honor of this beloved creature that has given us so much comfort, let the love begin!
Have you ever seen such a sweet face?!!

Gorgeous free-form teddy by Irina Iriss, at
What a delightful way to stay warm! Pattern for sale by Carolina Guzman at

Such little cuties! Free pattern available at https://amigurumi.today/amigurumi-teddy-bear-brothers-in-sweaters-free-crochet-pattern/                        
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear...and the free pattern is

Aren't these booties adorable? Free pattern from Helena Asmu Lim at http://www.clearlyhelena.com/teddy-bear-booties/






Sweetness overload!

What child wouldn't go to sleep with these friends? By Christins from Sweet Potato 3 at

My childhood teddy was a panda bear! Designed by

What lucky mother wouldn't want to receive this beauty for her newborn?Teddy

There's even a Halloween Teddy - Frankie the Zombie Teddy by Krawka at
                                                                                                                            
(I have to admit that there were so many teddies and teddy-related items that it was really difficult to decide what to include in this post. Trust me, this is only a fraction of what I found on Pinterest!)