Worldwide Artist Blog Hop

I was nominated for the Worldwide Artist Blog Hop by Lilleliis. Thank you very much! I´m going to anwer to 4 questuions asked.

Why do I do what I do

I do what I do because I can´t live without creating, I need to come up with new things, I enjoy beautiful things and passion towards toys keeps me going. I love these emotions I´m getting of creating. I´m really thankful if my toys are wanted or my patterns tried out.

How does my work differ from others of it´s genre

I started with very small amigurumi animals. I wanted them to be perfect which means quality in every step of the way and a lot of time. The word "production" has never been my thing. I´ve always wanted to do less but with the best quality I can give at this very moment. I have created keychains, brooches, cuddle toys, personalized and unique gifts for all events and occations. I´ve always wanted to create something simple but cute, if I manage to give the character to the toy  then I´m very happy. If somebody says that my toy, which was ment to be played with, is having a special spot (on a shelf for instance), because it´s too beautiful, then what else should make me more happier...

How does my creative process work

I have now created toys for almost 5 years. I have always tried to do things with the meaning. Everything starts with an emotion, I have to want to make something new. I have to like it what I´m doing. I´ve even noticed that if I´m not in a good mood, things won´t come out like wanted. This is one interesting thing about creating toys, you have to be in a good mood :)
But in general, quite often my children say what they would like to see and have and then off we go...

What am I working now

I´m learning something new, jointed teddy bears, classical ones, made from real mohair. I´m interested in collectible toys. Would like to try myself :)
Bus as to amigurumi, just now I can present bunch of owls. They are ment for the Charity. And a free tutorial, if needed, for others as well :) A nice little project, why not a week-end project for little gifs,  Amigurumi owl pattern

Here are my nominations:

I would like to give it forward to Coco and to Airali
I have always liked "French touch" - à la francaise et chic, she has is and I love it - with a STYLE!
I like the way how Ariali presents her work, always ENJOYABLE!

Founded one photo of a bunny made for a girl also called Laura, but the bunny was made before Laura came into this world. I wish you happy holidays! Hopefully the photo reflects my wishes to you all...warmth!

 

Free Amigurumi Pattern - OWL

Amigurumi Owl Pattern For Free

materials used:
2mm/2,25mm/2,5mm crochet hook
yarn: Katia Bamboo 
6mm black safety eyes

13 chain stitches

into 3rd stitch from hook 3 x single crochet into one, 10 single crochet, 3 x single crochet into one

turn, mark the beginning of the new row with a stitch marker (I use yarn)

2-13 rows: single crochet all around (27 stitches together)

make eyes: form a magic ring with 10, leave holes for 6mm safety eyes.

 attach the eye between 6th and 7th row counting from the top of the head, do the same with another eye

  make a knot

cut the thread

  14th row: 1 decreasing + 1 single crochet all around (18 stitches together)

 15th row: 1 decreasing + 1 single crochet all around (12 stitches together)

16th row: decreasing all around (6 stitches together)

 pick up stitches with a needle and..

 pull them together

 hide the yarn

you can add some extra stitches to an eye

 embroider a nose

3 long yarn strands and pull trough

 make a knot, cut the endings

for the wing:  form a magic ring with 6, 1 increasing, 2 x single crochet, 1 increasing, 2 x single crochet, 1 increasing, 4 x double crochet stitch into one, 2 x single crochet, 3 x increasing, slip stitch. Make two wings.

 attach both wings

well done, your little owl is ready :)