For the Penguins

Yes, today is Penguin Awareness Day in the good old USA. See how enlightening this little blog can be?! Anyway, people are encouraged to think, read, discuss, or watch programs about these delightful creatures, but you are not required to dress in a tuxedo. There are even a whole array of jokes about penguins - most of them real groaners - such as "Q: What's a penguin's favorite relative? A: Aunt Arctica!"  (more of those available here). 

Of course, my interest lies in the crocheted versions of the formally dressed flightless birds. So, without further ado, I present ..The Penguin -

So cute! Paid pattern from Make It Easy here.

Just adorable hat, but inspiration only - photo here

Cute and comical trio from Stephi's Koestlichkeiten, free pattern in English here

Baby set from Missy1107, product only here

Precious baby penguin from Havva Designs, paid pattern here

Delightful kiddie clutch from Sarah at Repeat Crafter Me, free pattern here

Skipper of Madagascar fame from World Dreamer, free pattern here

Sweet little applique! Product only from Savo Designs here

Charming micro family from SuAmi, product only available here

Darling rug from Irarott Designs, paid pattern here

 Have a jolly (crocheted) penguin day!

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!

From Ophelie at http://www.ahookamigurumi.com/en/halloween-special-n1-one-pattern-for-two-ghosts-amigurumi/

Could a ghost get any cuter? From The Itsy Bitsy Spider at https://www.etsy.com/listing/59612765/pdf-crochet-pattern-halloween-ghost?ref=shop_home_active_1

 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

https://amigurumi.today/halloween-ghost-crochet-pattern/

 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

http://gateandocrochet.blogspot.nl/2015/10/la-fantasma-lola.html#english 

(I used this pattern to make the boy and girl ghost in the pumpkin below!)

I ain't 'fraid of no ghosts! Classic "Ghostbusters" logo free design by http://www.triflesntreasures.com/my-attempt-at-blogging/i-aint-fraid-a-no-ghostfree-crochet-pattern#.V5Ix7IMrKUl

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