Patterns, Patterns as Far as the Eye Can See!

Well, it's been a busy few months! I didn't mean to neglect this blog, but my everyday life got in the way more than I would have hoped.

But, that doesn't mean I haven't been doing some crocheting as well!

I've released four new patterns since my last update! There will probably be one more pattern released in 2014, and after that I've already got a lineup of dolls waiting for the new year! With any luck, I'll be able to spend my Christmas break adding some new additions as well.

In the meantime, here are the newest patterns offered in my store:

Halloween Witch Doll

This is the pattern I alluded to in my last post. I'm a huge Halloween fan, and after buying some great neon-coloured yarn, I just couldn't resist creating this colourful witch!

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Red Riding Hood

 I really love fairytales (Once Upon a Time is one of my favourite shows on TV right now, despite its flaws, and I'm a sucker for most adaptations of fairytale characters). So adding a Red Riding Hood Doll to my collection was a no-brainer. Consider it preparation for this year's big-screen Into the Woods film!

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Grace Doll

Grace was a lot of fun to make. I spent a lot of time deciding on how to design her hair in a way that looked somewhat realistic while still getting the effect I was going for. Inspired by a little girl with a big imagination, I can't help but smile whenever I see this doll on my shelf (hopefully the original will go to a kid who loves her, too!).

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Christmas Elf Doll

I always struggle between my love of Halloween and my love of Christmas - much as I love the latter, I never allow myself to start feeling the holiday spirit until November 1st. Well, November 1st this year brought with it a Christmas Elf design! I really wanted an elf who looked like she could spend her time running around in the snow or making mischief of her own. The coat was a labour of love, but I think the end result was worth it!

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Update From the Beyond

I've got five patterns in various states of completion, and another six or so ideas ready to design. Unfortunately, I'm finding that pattern designing doesn't mix well with other real-life obligations. Life would be so much easier if I could just crochet and knit full-time!

Just finished a Halloween design, which will probably the next pattern I publish due to Halloween being just over a month away. It'll give me a bit more time to work on the other patterns that've been sitting on my computer for a month.

In other news, I picked up a huge haul of yarn from a going-out-of-business sale this weekend! Including plenty of new skin-coloured yarn (which should save me from the start-and-stop delays I've been having due to having to keep buying small skeins of peach yarn). Plus a few skeins of bright neon yarn (in pink, purple, and green), which I've never let myself buy in the past due to its limited versatility. Given the sale price, I decided to splurge. I can't wait to use it on something bright and happy!