Monsters! Meet the Fishicorn Monster

Crochet can be a love language! Gifting what you make really speaks to how you value someone.

The book Crochet Monsters by Crafty Intentions is amazing. Not so much a surprise considering the success of her Impkins book. Certainly worth the purchase if you’re considering it.

My mother in law wanted to gift her grandchildren with some really fun monster dolls. So I asked her to pick out the ones she liked best, and I would make them. Perhaps adding some flair.

This particular Monster was claimed by the youngest. I did make it with her in mind. She loves axolotls, unicorns, and the colours pink & purple. I used a thrifted ball of varigated yarn for the body (and still have a sizeable ball left). I used silver yarn with sequins in it for the horn – very “unicorn-y”. I used the same yarn to edge the frills.

Here’s the recipe I used from the book Crochet Monsters.

Blob Body with Open Mouth pg35
Open Mouth with No Teeth pg15
Axolotl Flaps pg255
Spiral-shape horn pg302

I’ll be updating with more of the Monsters that I made in the upcoming weeks. Keep coming back – maybe sign up to be notified!

Take care and keep crocheting!

~~ Anita

WIP Wednesday, goodbye UFOs

I love projects and playing with yarn. With my ADD I have the habit now of needing to be working on multiple projects at the same time and I also get bored easily. So I have a terrible amount of WIPs.

In a valiant attempt to complete this backlog of abandoned Works In Progress I’m asking for your help! I’ve chosen 3 UFO projects and am hoping you, dear reader, can help me pick one to focus on this week.

Dragon Pillow in gold and silver toned yarn.

Possibly a keeper but also just as likely to be put into Expo stock or listed in my Etsy shop.

The pattern for this is Dragon Eye Pillow by Hooked by Kati. I am using Soft & Shiny yarn by Loops & Threads which is pretty nice to work with.

Gunther a Monster

Certainly a keeper! But of course perfect to add to my Etsy shop as a Made to Order item.

This pattern is Gunther the Monster by The Left-Handed Crocheter. I’m using a thrifted deep purple stranded yarn.

Rolling In The Wheat Cowl with 2 strands of yarn.

It’s mint green and a blue/green gradient yarn.

This pattern is by CuddlePie Crochet and is actually free. The yarn I’m using for it I purchased in a bulk lot and the green is usually for baby items and the gradient yarn is Red Heart Croquette

So what do you think I should focus on? The Rolling in the Wheat cowl, the Monster doll (with rollerskates in case you didn’t check out the pattern), or the Dragon Eye Pillow?

Do you have any UFOs you need to get back to? Let me know and we can check in our progress with each other.

Happy finishing!

2026 Reboot!

Hullo there! Thanks for stopping by to visit! It’s been over a year since my last post, lots of drafts, but I didn’t hit publish.

It’s been a year with changes, deep and surface. Changes that are still happening, so I guess I’ll see the effects eventually.

Crafting is still my main method of relaxing, processing, and working through my thoughts and emotions. I’ve made so many things this past year I’d love to share with you and talk about.

There is, of course, so many more things I want to make and learn. I hope I give myself the chance to do that.

I’ve been having fun crocheting Impkins and Monsters from Crafty Intentions books. I have been into buying books lately to work on those patterns. Also some complicated patterns have been purchased. Exploring making dolls that are more complicated and interesting. Still working on creating expo stock for sale.

My Etsy shop hasn’t had a sale in quite a while, perhaps almost half a year or so. Christmas custom orders usually come in. It’s the economy, and folks are just having a hard time.

I haven’t attended an expo in over a year. There are so exhausting, and lately I’ve felt not worth the absolute drain on my emotions and mental well-being. That’s been something I’ve been carefully managing lately. I’m in a new era of being, and I’m not yet sure how it will settle out.

I’ve discovered crochet related vlogs, and how interesting and relaxing some can be. They are very inspirational.

The various things I’m looking forward to is making more Monsters, Impkins, and items from the books I purchased. Doing some beadwork like snowflakes! Maybe even finish a quilt that I started a decade ago. Making my own clothes a little more often is a goal.

My Ravelry shop has also been quiet – mostly because I haven’t published any of my designs. I’m also intending to put more of my time into that. I think some more fashion-y designs, as well some Minecraft designs.

Anyways,

see you soon.

Slava Ukraine!

I’ve been cheering for Ukraine to win the unprovoked war started by Russia. I’m glad that Canada has been helping, and hopefully, quite soon, we will be able to do more.

I crocheted this hat to show solidarity for Ukraine, and as well as woman’s rights.

The Ukrainian Kitty Hat!

Pattern is from the Gege Crochet, the Holy Julia Newmar Batman! pattern. It’s no longer available on Ravelry but you can find it on her blog, linked earlier.

It’s the best kitty/pussy hat I’ve found! Perfect for making Pink Pussy Hats!

If you want one – I’m listing it in my Etsy shop – made to order.

President Zelenskyy is amazing. He’s an incredible man, a President, & hero for his people & country. I hope someday to be able to cheer for him in person if he came to Saskatchewan. Small chance – but still – Bucket List.

One of the small ways I personally help the people in Ukraine is by buying patterns from Ukrainian crochet designers. You can find designers on Raverly using their search feature. Here is a link to the search for designers who have their country set to Ukraine.

Even buying $20 of patterns a month really helps these crafts have money in their bank account to help their families. During war, this might be making a huge difference for those families.

Dumpster Fires of 2025

What is the requisite amigurumi of 2025? Of pretty much the last 5 years?

This is a cute pattern, by Twinkie Chan. I’d say intermediate in skill due to the complexity and sewing together. I didn’t make any changes beyond not sewing the flames down.

These dumpsters came out to be about 4 inches across, a nice size to add to your desk or book shelf. I didn’t sew the flames down, so they are removable. You can indicate how your day is going: No Fires, A little Bit (One) Aflame, & straight out Dumpster Fire (Two flames).

I’ve added this doll to my Etsy store if you want to order your own.