I thought a good way to start this blog would be with the little toadstool I crocheted for my eldest son. I have always been artistic and crafty, but studying biology in college and graduate school left me with little time to pursue these hobbies. When my son was born, I found myself at home with a strong desire to create. So I started by making this toadstool for Meo, to go along with the awesome forest room we designed for him.
Since I needed a refresher on crocheting, I picked up a copy of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amigurumi by June Gilbank. This has been a great resource as it has all the basics, several patterns to try, and even guidance as to how to design your own amigurumi (which is Japanese for crochet/knit stuffed toy).
I learned how to crochet when I was probably seven years old by my Great Aunt one summer while we sat in her camper in-between swimming in the lake and playing at the playground. She gave me a short pamphlet with patterns for teeny bunnies and other cute creatures, and I remember making some for my girl friends at school. But I don't remember any two ever coming out the same and now I question whether or not I really knew what I was doing. Using this book helped me to relearn stitches and break old bad habits by starting fresh. First I made a very simple hamster for my cats as practice.
Then I made this toadstool for Meo. I really like how it came out!
To make the toadstool I used:
Yarn: Quince & Co., Lark, 100% American wool, worsted weight, 134 yds [123 m] / 50g
(Peaks Ferry and Egret)
Hook: E (3.5 mm)
Now my youngest son, Link (4 months old) loves holding this little toadstool and shoves it up to his little mouth to gnaw on. It is truly satisfying to see my children play with something I made with my own two hands. And now I'm hooked on arts and crafts again.
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