Crochet Link Blanket

It's done! My first crochet blanket. Ever since I started crocheting almost 10 years ago, I've wanted to make a blanket. I wasn't sure if my patience would wear out, though. So I didn't think about making one seriously until a little while ago. Moving across country had me missing my crochet hooks and I was itching to make something new. Then General Conference came around and it was a perfect time to start this. I like to give my hands something to do so I pay more attention. I hadn't decided to make Link until I looked at my perler creations. I had to choose one that wouldn't turn out too small or too big. This seemed the right fit.

This Link comes from "A Link to the Past." He is comprised of 286 granny squares and 13 colors. The black was the most with 131 squares and over two pounds of Caron yarn. He is slightly over 4.5' by 6.5'. I had no idea that he would end up being so large. I mean, I should have known when I made that first square, but it didn't hit me until I made the light blue ones.

If you want to make one of your own, here is the master list of colors and their amount of squares:

• Black - 131
• Dark Green - 27
• White - 26
• Dark Skin - 21
• Light Skin - 17
• Pink - 16
• Light Green - 13
• Dark Blue - 12
• Orange - 7
• Light Blue - 6
• Yellow - 5
• Brown - 3
• Red - 2

If something like this seems to be a daunting task, don't worry. You don't have to do it in 20 days like me. I'm just weird and like to get things done as fast as I can. (And if I didn't have tenosynovitis it would have been done sooner.) Take your time. It's totally worth it in the end. I'm so happy with how it turned out, and I hope that it'll be used for years and years to come.

Crafted by Mule (Megan).

Crochet Mickey Mouse Bag Pattern

Mickey Mouse Bag:

You'll need:

• G-6 Crochet Hook (4 mm)
• Black Yarn
• Yarn Darner/Needle
• OPTIONAL: Whatever you want the strap to be made of.

Ears: Make Four

1. Magic Adjustable Ring OR ch4, ss to beginning of chs, ch3
2. 12 dc into ring, ss to top of ch3 (12sts)
3. inc in every st around, ss, ch3 (24)
4. *dc into next st, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss, ch3 (32)
5. *dc into next 2 sts, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss (44) END

Head: Make Two

1. Magic Adjustable Ring OR ch4, ss to beginning of chs, ch3
2. 12 dc into ring, ss to top of ch3 (12sts)
3. inc in every st around, ss, ch3 (24)
4. *dc into next st, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss, ch3 (32)
5. *dc into next 2 sts, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss, ch3 (44)
6. *dc into next 3 sts, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss, ch3 (56)
7. *dc into next 4 sts, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss, ch3 (68)
8. *dc into next 5 sts, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss, ch3 (80)
9. *dc into next 6 sts, inc in next st* Repeat around, ss (92) END

Put It Together:

Now you will use your yarn darner/needle to sew the pieces together. Make sure the "right way" is facing each other before you start. Sew the ears and then the head. Then you will sew the ears to the head. Now it's up to you to decide what kid of strap you want. This one is a bunch of yarn braided. Easy but very stretchy, so be careful. OPTIONAL: If you want a button flap then you should crochet back and forth on one side of the head that it open. Make sure to leave a button hole. Sorry I don't have the pattern for this part. I forgot to write it down when I made it over a year ago.

**If you make one, please let me know! I would love to see it. And please give credit where it's due.

Crafted by Mule (Megan).

More Mon-Mons

I'm loving making these guys. The personality of the species, as well as each, has been fun to discover as I make more and more of them. Who knew that they would be fans of brains? Who knew that they are mischievous and funny? Writing the descriptions has been an awesome part of this as well. I get to give them their own personality just by writing down a couple of sentences. It's awesome.

You all better be planning on me making more of these guys. I'm really hoping that I'm not the only one that loves them.

Awe. These Mon-Mons are in love. And what a better way to show it than  giving some tasty brains to your soul mate? 

Huh. It seems these Mon-Mons like to call themselves the Analogous Brothers. I wonder why that is?

Uh oh... It looks like the Mon-Mons are hungry. But who's to know that they're the sharing type? One can only hope...

Crafted by Mule (Megan).

Introducing Mon-Mons

These are Mon-Mons. I liked the idea of making tiny monsters that were versatile and cute. I came up with this design. The possibilities are endless with the different combination of things on these guys. Everything from faces to poses can be changed. I already have some ideas for Valentine's Day Mon-Mons that I'm itching to start. They're going to be fun. ^^

I accidently used the wrong kind of clay for the bodies. I found out after baking them that I used transparent clay. Oops. This meant the colors are darker and less opaque than expected. I'll make sure to pay more attention to that next time. xD

Crafted by Mule (Megan).

Freebie: Live Through Him Printable

So, I made it!  My project was the Cliptastic Carrying Case and I'll put up a tutorial in the next few days.  Starting in January, I'll be competing on {So You Think You're Crafty}. I'm super excited and currently trying to figure out my project list.  Thanks for voting and keep doing so throughout the season--- so excited for it to start! 

However, that doesn't mean I want to skip over December and Christmas.  I love this time of year.  Our kids are full into countdown mode; taking full advantage of all three of our Advents.  Including the freebie from last year, a {scripture-a-day book about Christ}.  It's not too late to make one for this year!

Since I love creating printables, this year, I created one to use on our Christmas card.  It's from {1 John 4:9}.

8x10

5x7

Click on the picture, until you get the largest size, then save it. Print it through your favorite store--- personally, I go with Costco.  I'm also using these as neighbor gifts this year.

If you use it, all I ask is that you follow us and let others know where you found it.

Happy Holidays & Merry (early) Christmas!

Am I Crafty Enough?

Lately it really hasn't felt like the case.  I've been in a semi-rut since I had our third kiddo.  (Handsome, healthy and happy baby boy--- by the way).  I've made a few things (mostly Halloween creating like my oldest boy's Shaun the Sheep costume), but I haven't had the energy to put it on the blog--- I'll call it being sleep-deprivied.

Now that that babe is 10 weeks old, I've decided it's time to stop neglecting this blog (which is one of my stress releases).  One way I hope to get back into the game is through {So You Think You're Crafty}.  Over the years, I've had friends tell me that I should be competiting on this blog.  You have to email the creator, Missy and she deems your blog worthy (or not) to be an audition blog for the next season.  Well, she liked our blog and TODAY starts the audition week.  13 blogs are competiting for 10 constestant spots.

So-- go VOTE!  Even if I don't make it, I'll post the tutorial for my audition piece at the beginning of next week.

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