If you listen to my podcast, then you'll probably know what this is. Lately I've taken to crochet and decided to try my had at amigurumi (lots of links on amigurumi over at Stitch-Cast episode 6 since I went on and on about it!)
At any rate, I started this amineko (crochet cat -- pattern here) using dk weight yarn and a little crochet hook and it was just too small. Lots of people say they have been using good ol' Red Heart and having fab result, but I didn't have any of that in the stash. I did however have some Encore worsted weight, so that's what I'm using. It's working out much better and I actually got halfway through the noggin' while sitting down for a wee bit of crafting time last night.
In unrelated news, it's climbing up to 90 degrees here and my air conditioning is on the fritz. The repairman says he *may* get here today -- he may get here Monday. (I'm one of those people who has been know to faint -- yes, actually lose consciousness -- in the heat. Wish me luck!)
looking forward to your progress on amineko - i've always wanted to try my hand at amigurumi....
Posted by: debbie | Friday, June 16, 2006 at 02:45 PM
oooh, how victorian of you, please make sure if you faint you land on something soft, carry a pillow perhaps?
Posted by: Mama Urchin | Friday, June 16, 2006 at 03:07 PM
What size hook is that? I need to get started on mine, but haven't gotten to it yet- like a bazillion other things. My A/C isn't too happy either. Hang in there!
Posted by: Maryann | Friday, June 16, 2006 at 04:09 PM
I love this pattern. If you can get a hold of the actual book it's well worth the price... gorgeous. I used Red Heart and a hook that was just a bit small (I thought tight would be better), but I'm just now getting all the feeling back in my right ring finger because the stitches were so tight I damaged a nerve (oops). When I'm 100% back I'll be using the soft-handled hooks and taking lots of breaks.
Here's my first amineko:
http://flickr.com/photos/brendaj/132169860/
Posted by: Brenda | Friday, June 16, 2006 at 05:34 PM
Any Belgian chocolate does the trick for me.
The heat is bothering me. And my animals. And no one wants to move. We're due for a killer thunderstorm today; that should get the air moving again.
Posted by: jessie | Monday, June 19, 2006 at 04:47 AM
oh yikes! be careful - drink lots of cold water!!
wait til the winter to visit me - we've broke 100 every day for the past 2 weeks - it's not even summer yet! gotta love that Texas heat
oh, those cats are fun D:
Posted by: rebecca | Monday, June 19, 2006 at 10:06 AM
Hello!
I need help! I should see pictures about making of an amgurumi, because i cant read the english texts very well. Thank you!
Posted by: Jolimama | Sunday, July 09, 2006 at 09:43 AM