Crafty Is Cool
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I started CraftyisCool in 2007 when I had trouble finding Yo Gabba Gabba toys for my little boys. I crocheted my first toy and after many requests for the pattern.
Crafty Is Cool
3y ago
The hottest 2020 accessory is the fly. Perched on your head, it will distract most everyone from listening to what you're actually saying, which could probably be to your benefit in some cases.You'll need:
Black worsted weight yarn
2 red beads
Plastic canvas
Small hair clip
Hot glue
Size D crochet hook (or whatever hook floats your boat)
HEAD/BODY
Rnd 1: Make an adjustable ring, ch 1, and sc 6 in the ring. Pull tail to close ring (6 sts)
Rnd 2: *2 Sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around (9 sts)
Rnd 3: *2 Sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * around (12 sts)
Rnd 4: Sc in ea ..read more
Crafty Is Cool
3y ago
I made this doll the afternoon that we got home from seeing Black Panther in the theater. When my family and I were leaving the movie, I remember thinking how utterly magnificent the whole world of Wakanda is, and how great it is that so many kids had this hero to look up to. We lost Chadwick Boseman too early. He's my exact age. He graduated high school the same year as me. Full disclosure: losses like this, especially due to cancer, really trigger my anxiety, which is focused on health issues, and I usually deal with the after effects by dropping off of social media for a few days. But fir ..read more
Crafty Is Cool
5y ago
Don't let your AmiguruME walk around with a naked head! Crocheted hats are fun for people AND dolls. This one is ribbed and slouchy and super easy to make. Shoutout to Mr. T for modeling for me and to Lion Brand Yarn for their awesome anti-bullying campaign, #HatNotHate ..read more
Crafty Is Cool
6y ago
Free Amigurumi Star Wars PorgThe breakout star from the new Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi, for me anyway, was the Porg. Everyone saw them in the previews and was like "awww! Porgs!" But when Chewbacca was sitting there roasting a Porg over an open fire and that little Porg stood there pleading with him not to take a bite, how could you not fall in love with them?! So cute. There are lots of super cute Porg patterns with lots of realistic detail and you should definitely buy those patterns because they're amazing. If you want a quick Porg fix and you're kind of a new crocheter, I've written a ..read more