Crochet Projects

         Art is my passion but I really enjoy crochet as a close second.  I love to create a painting or do sketching but crocheting is so relaxing after a long day of work.  I can crochet while my family watches a movie or sports and still be present.  
         I also enjoy making gifts for baby showers, birthdays and special occasions.  Below are some examples of my work.
        

         I enjoy making all sorts of hats, amigarumi toys and now have been doing custom character dolls based on some of my favorite manga characters.   
        My favorite types of yarn are Red Heart, Vanna White and Bernat.  I do purchase all sorts of yarn brands and types mostly based on color and texture.  I love to go to the yarn store and touch all the yarn, that is the best way to choose yarn in my experience.  

       Many of the patterns I use when I crochet are free patterns, mostly because I don't have a lot of extra funds to devote to my hobby, but when I find a super cute pattern that is only a for purchase pattern then I have no problem buying it.  I also like to buy books with collections of patterns in them and Crochet magazine is a great resource as well.  
        When following a pattern if I find I don't like how it is turning out I often alter the pattern to my liking so that the item turns out as I would prefer it to.  I have designed my own patterns now as well.   The WeeBee doll pattern I use for the doll below and other dolls I have created is not my own but I do make up patterns for the clothing and embroider the faces as needed.

Custom doll based on Mister B - Bilvy