Pattern for sale here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/164837850/crochetlien-bloody-pin-cushion-for?ref=shop_home_active
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Crochetlien Bloody Pin Cushion
Pattern for sale here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/164837850/crochetlien-bloody-pin-cushion-for?ref=shop_home_active
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
Six farm animal patterns I designed have been published! This has been an amazing experience for me. I really hope I get to do more books in the future.
Farm Animals can be purchased here: http://www.leisurearts.com/products/farm-animals.html or on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1464707367/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0ABF6DNKPNV1CSE39145
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Chimpanzee Pattern
CHIMPANZEE PATTERN
Copyright © Jessica Boyer 2013
I have 2 choices: wait out the health problems I’ve been having and work on this pattern more on a later date, or post it for free and have a rougher pattern written up, and just answer questions if people have them. This seems like the best choice. I’m here to help :)
Materials:
- Red Heart Super Saver – Cafe (A)
- Red Heart Super Saver – Buff (B)
- Fiberfill Stuffing
- Brown 12mm Safety Eyes https://www.etsy.com/listing/60914103/12mm-animal-amigurumi-plastic-safety?ref=related-5
- Yarn Needle
- Size H crochet hook
- Size G crochet hook
Head:
With A ch 2
Round 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (30)
Round 6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (36)
Round 7: *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (42)
Round 8-15: sc in ea sc around.
Round 16: *sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from* around. (36)
Round 17: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from* around. (30)
Round 18: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from* around. (24)
Round 19: *sc2tog, sc in next 2sc; repeat from* around. (18)
Fill with stuffing.
Round 20: *sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (12)
Round 21: *sc2tog, repeat from* until hole is closed.
Fasten off .
Weave in ends.
Body:
With A ch 2
Round 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (30)
Round 6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (36)
Round 7: *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (42)
Round 8: *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (48)
Round 9-13: sc in ea sc around.
Round 14: *sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc; repeat from* around.. (42)
Round 15-20: sc in ea sc around.
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from* around. (36)
Round 22-26: sc in ea sc around.
Round 27: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from* around.(30)
Fasten off .
Leave tail for attaching.
Fill with stuffing.
Attach body to head.
Face:
With B ch 2
Round 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (30)
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Attach to head.
Eyelids (Make 2):
With B ch 4
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Eyes(Make 2):
Round 1: With B 6sc in magic ring.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3-5: sc in ea sc around.
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Attach Safety eye in 4th row. With the washer being attached inside the piece.
Sew eyes together down the middle.
Attach eyes to face.
Attach mouth under eyes
Attach eyelids.
Mouth:
With B ch7
Round 1: working around the chain. sc in 2nd ch from hook, and next 4 ch, 3 sc in next ch, working around the ch, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in next ch.
Round 2: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. (18)
Round 3: sc in next 8 sc, in FLO sc in next 10 sc (18)
Round 4: sc in next 8 sc, in BLO sc in 10 sc from last round.
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Attach nose to mouth.
Stuff Mouth and attach to face.
Nose:
With B ch 3
Row 1: 7 dc in 3rd sc from hook, and in the next.
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Sew flat edge , to top center edge of mouth piece, make a stitch in center of the nose connecting it to the mouth.
Ears (make 2):
With B ch 2
Round 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (30)
Round 6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (36)
Fold ears in half.
Round 7: crochet through both rows of ear (18)
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Curve ears as you sew them to the chimps head. Like you see in the photo.
Attach to head.
Upper Leg (Make 2):
Round 1: With A 6 sc in magic ring.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (18)
Round 4-9: sc in ea sc around.
Round 10: sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog 3 times; repeat from *. (12)
Round 11-18:sc in ea sc around.
Fasten off leave tail for attaching.
Attach to body.
Elbows/Knees (make 4):
Round 1: With A 6 sc in magic ring.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3-5: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (12)
Round 6: *sc2tog, repeat from* until hole is closed.
Leave tail for attaching
Fill with stuffing.
Attach to upper leg.
Lower Leg (Make 2):
With B ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3-6: sc in ea sc around.
Switch to A
Round 7-14: sc in ea sc around.
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Fill with stuffing.
Attach to knee.
Arms Upper (Make 2), Lower (Make 2):
With B ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3-5: sc in ea sc around.
Switch to A for lower arm. Don’t switch for upper.
Round 6-11: sc in ea sc around.
Fill with stuffing.
Leave tail for attaching.
Attach upper arms to body.
Attach elbows to upper arms.
Attach lower arms to elbows.
Legs Lower Parts (Make 4):
With B ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3-6: sc in ea sc around.
Switch to A
Round 7-14: sc in ea sc around.
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Fill with stuffing.
Fingers/Toes (make 8) Hands/Feet (make 4):
With G hook
Round 1: with B 6 sc in magic ring.
Round 2-4: sc in ea sc around.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Round 4: Holding 4 fingers or toes together attach B with a sc, sc in all outside sc. (12) Round 5: sc in ea sc around.
Stitch in spaces between fingers.
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Attach to lower arm and lower leg.
Single Toes and Fingers (make 4):
With G hook
Round 1: with B 6 sc in magic ring.
Round 2-3: sc in ea sc around
Fasten off.
Leave tail for attaching.
Attach to feet and hands where shown.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Pumpkins!
Avery, James, and I had a great day yesterday. We went to the Farmstand to get some pumpkins. Right away Avery found this white gourd that she thought was super cute so we got that one.
We got some for her to draw on and some for us to carve. After running some errands and getting some ice cream. We went home and got to work.
We had a great time! Then I made the pumpkin seeds. I just threw salt on some and then cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar, from something I saw on the internet on others. The brown sugar one was terrible but the salted was great :)
Friday, September 28, 2012
Simple Beer Koozie
BEER KOOZIE
I've been making these for awhile now for family members. It is nice to make a few different colors so if people are drinking the same thing they will always know which bottle is theirs.
-Materials:
- Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - any color
- G hook
- yarn needle
- scissors
With A ch 2
Round 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)
Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat
from* around. (18)
Round 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (24)
Round 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc;
repeat from* around. (30)
Round 6: ch 2 (counts as first dc throughout) in bklps only dc in ea sc around. (30)
Round 7-17: ch 2, dc in ea dc around, slst in top of beginning ch. (30)
Round 18: sc in ea sc around, sc in first sc. (30)
Fasten off
Weave in ends
If making it for a can:
Make as for bottle stopping after round 15.
Round 16: sc in ea sc around
Fasten off
Weave in ends
Copyright © Jessica Boyer 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
My Experience with Anxiety as a Teen
Sitting in class as the teacher goes one by one down the rows of desks asking each person a question to the homework. I'm sitting at my desk counting how many more students until it's my turn, how much time is left on the clock, hoping class will end before it is time for me to answer. Since it was normally done in the beginning of class this wasn't usually the case. As it gets closer and closer to my turn I am sweating, shaking, my heart is pounding out of my chest, and all I really want to do is get the hell out.
Having to read a report in front of my 10th grade Biology class, I feel like I am going to puke. I read the 5-6 page report, trying to focus on the words to read. After I finish, so glad it is over, my teacher asks "Are you done?" I say yes. "Good, now read it from the beginning. You read it too fast and no one could understand you."
Never wanting to raise my hand in class because I don't want to be called on, then raising my hand because I realized thet usually called me because my hand was always down.
Not going to reward ceremonies because honestly whenever I went on a stage I felt like I would pass out. Everyone wondered why I wanted to quit band so badly. I'd be such a wreck I'd forget how to read the notes.
They did try to put me on anxiety medication and I practically had a nervous breakdown due to the reaction I had from them. That didn't work. The only time and place I felt comfortable was downstairs in the art rooms. That is truly the only place I felt I could breath, until I went home.
Teachers thought I didn't care, or wasn't trying. I felt like a huge weirdo, no one else I knew felt this way, or talked about it if they did. I tried to hide it as much as I could. I didn't want to give anyone reason to give me crap for it. I did have one teacher who noticed and had me go see the school counselor, who showed me a picture of a welcome mat with a face on it and told me it was Patsy Passive and that was who I was. They had good intentions but that didn't really help any.
So from Preschool to 12th grade I was pretty much a nervous wreck until summer. I loved summer vacation. I was also the one who always walked to the teachers desk or stayed after class to ask something because I didn't want anyone to hear me.
It took me until my late 20's to even think of going to college because I knew what hell it was for me in school before. I wish I went earlier now, but what can you do.
I am 30 years old and still struggle with anxiety. My anxiety keeps me from driving. I have tried many MANY meds for anxiety after what happened in high school. I was reluctant, and rightfully so. After each med made me feel screwy they just kept adding more. It was terrible and I lost many friends because they didn't realize it was a bad reaction to medicine that was making me act the way I was. I stopped all but Zoloft which helps a little but I still have anxiety.
Funny thing about having anxiety: you know it's not a normal reaction to have to whatever situation you are having anxiety about. You can't help it no matter how much you want to, or how silly you know it is. I am not writing this for sympathy. All I want from this is for a teacher to maybe notice the signs and maybe realize that it might not be a lazy student but a anxious person, or for a student to know that they are not alone feeling the way they do.
Having to read a report in front of my 10th grade Biology class, I feel like I am going to puke. I read the 5-6 page report, trying to focus on the words to read. After I finish, so glad it is over, my teacher asks "Are you done?" I say yes. "Good, now read it from the beginning. You read it too fast and no one could understand you."
Never wanting to raise my hand in class because I don't want to be called on, then raising my hand because I realized thet usually called me because my hand was always down.
Not going to reward ceremonies because honestly whenever I went on a stage I felt like I would pass out. Everyone wondered why I wanted to quit band so badly. I'd be such a wreck I'd forget how to read the notes.
They did try to put me on anxiety medication and I practically had a nervous breakdown due to the reaction I had from them. That didn't work. The only time and place I felt comfortable was downstairs in the art rooms. That is truly the only place I felt I could breath, until I went home.
Teachers thought I didn't care, or wasn't trying. I felt like a huge weirdo, no one else I knew felt this way, or talked about it if they did. I tried to hide it as much as I could. I didn't want to give anyone reason to give me crap for it. I did have one teacher who noticed and had me go see the school counselor, who showed me a picture of a welcome mat with a face on it and told me it was Patsy Passive and that was who I was. They had good intentions but that didn't really help any.
So from Preschool to 12th grade I was pretty much a nervous wreck until summer. I loved summer vacation. I was also the one who always walked to the teachers desk or stayed after class to ask something because I didn't want anyone to hear me.
It took me until my late 20's to even think of going to college because I knew what hell it was for me in school before. I wish I went earlier now, but what can you do.
I am 30 years old and still struggle with anxiety. My anxiety keeps me from driving. I have tried many MANY meds for anxiety after what happened in high school. I was reluctant, and rightfully so. After each med made me feel screwy they just kept adding more. It was terrible and I lost many friends because they didn't realize it was a bad reaction to medicine that was making me act the way I was. I stopped all but Zoloft which helps a little but I still have anxiety.
Funny thing about having anxiety: you know it's not a normal reaction to have to whatever situation you are having anxiety about. You can't help it no matter how much you want to, or how silly you know it is. I am not writing this for sympathy. All I want from this is for a teacher to maybe notice the signs and maybe realize that it might not be a lazy student but a anxious person, or for a student to know that they are not alone feeling the way they do.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
The List
I've finally made a list of all the crochet patterns I want to work on, and sell on my Etsy shop.
Hippo
Elephant
Tiger or Leopard
Giraffe
Lion
Snake
Monkey
Zebra
Tucan
Alligator
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Bee
Ant
Praying Mantis
Spider
Beetle
Lady Bug
Grasshopper
Caterpillar
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Sea Turtle
Octopus
Seal
Squid
Shark
whale
Walrus
Otter
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Bear
Racoon
Owl
Rabbit
Deer
Beaver
Squirrel
Fox
I am currently working on a hippo, and thinking of either doing a tucan or a praying mantis next. I am hoping to have one finished every 2 weeks. We will see. :D
Elephant
Tiger or Leopard
Giraffe
Lion
Snake
Monkey
Zebra
Alligator
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Bee
Ant
Praying Mantis
Spider
Beetle
Lady Bug
Grasshopper
Caterpillar
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Sea Turtle
Octopus
Seal
Squid
Shark
whale
Walrus
Otter
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Bear
Racoon
Owl
Rabbit
Deer
Squirrel
Fox
I am currently working on a hippo, and thinking of either doing a tucan or a praying mantis next. I am hoping to have one finished every 2 weeks. We will see. :D
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
I just finished crocheting a Birthday present for my best friends daughter. She is having a The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a party theme.
I e-mailed them and they gave me permission to make it, but they couldn't give me permission to make a pattern.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Custom Calico Cat
SOLD! Photo is not the best quality and for some reason it looks like it's floating. It's not :P
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
2/14/12
I have been working in my craft space, and I honestly don't know how I have been working without it. I have all my stuff in one place and I am so much more organized. I have 5 orders right now so having a spot to work in is great. I just finished a Coraline doll, and I am working on a painting for someone. Once I get the yarn I ordered, I need to start on 2 cats, a cactus, and a pattern for the Funky Punky Crochetlien I made. I am so happy to have orders coming in :)
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| Custom Coraline Doll |
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A Place to Call My Own
I have my little art area in the house now! Having all my stuff in one place is fantastic.
I'm not sure where the desk was from (was my sister's), but the white shelves and navy blue fabric bins, cork/dry erase board, and the shoe storage I use to hold my yarn were all from Target. I just need to get myself a comfy chair.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Very Excited
James decided to clear out the little dining nook we have in our house, and I get to turn part of it into my craft space. Right now the area is a disaster. I bought everything I think I'll need storage wise and my sister has a wooden desk she doesn't use and she gave me that. I got the book advance, so I put pretty much all of it in savings (WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THIS HOUSE!) and I kept a little to make my space :) My art stuff is all over the house and I am home most of the time. I can't wait :D
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Avery's 2nd Birthday Party
Avery's birthday didn't exactly go as planned this year. My sisters and I made snacks and decorated, I expected about 20 people. Unfortunately the snow kept everyone away (It was upsetting). and there was drama involving James' car. I couldn't change the date because I have tons of thing to do the next couple of weekends. So Avery's party ended up being me, my Mom, 2 sisters, and Nan. James came later because he ended up having to go in for work. We made the best of it, and Avery had fun which in the end is all that matters.
Avery's birthday didn't exactly go as planned this year. My sisters and I made snacks and decorated, I expected about 20 people. Unfortunately the snow kept everyone away (It was upsetting). and there was drama involving James' car. I couldn't change the date because I have tons of thing to do the next couple of weekends. So Avery's party ended up being me, my Mom, 2 sisters, and Nan. James came later because he ended up having to go in for work. We made the best of it, and Avery had fun which in the end is all that matters.
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| You know my littke sister did her hair when she has a side ponytail. |
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| Saw this on karaspartyideas. |
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| Saw this on http://pinterest.com/pin/40532465366033112/ |
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| Got this idea from wendywillblog. |
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| Pink flower cake! |
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| Avery making funny face. |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Monday, June 6, 2011
Hoping to be Published!
I have been e-mailing back and forth with Leisure arts for a few weeks now and they seem interested in working with me. This would make all the years of working on crafts and putting everything I have into everything I make totally worth it. I have been crocheting, and painting for years. I did stained glass, jewelry making and cake decorating for awhile. I haven't really had a chance to paint since Avery has been born, when I start a painting I don't like to stop until it is done. Crochet has been my main focus and I like that I can still draw when sketching out ideas. I really hope this works out, it means so much.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Avery and the Easter Bunny
Avery went to go see the Easter Bunny yesterday and she was pretty nervous at first but she wasn't too bad. He thought he would try to make her smile by covering her face with his giant paw to play peek-a-boo... it backfired.
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