Tutorial Tuesday: Ms. Pac-man Amigurumi

Today’s tutorial comes from Allison Hoffman of CraftyisCool.com. Allison is a crocheting superhero who has designed Amigurumi likenesses of Pee Wee Herman, Wonder Woman, Conan O’Brien and Coraline, which are all available on her Ravelry Store. Isn’t this just the cutest ball of hungry little yellow you’ve ever seen? Find the pattern here. Go to … Continue reading Tutorial Tuesday: Ms. Pac-man Amigurumi

Chicago Comic Con 2011 – DIY edition

As you may have read in my previous post, I recently attended the Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago.  While many in attendance were in full-scale cosplay mode (costume-play), some stood out to me because of the crafty–DIY nature of their projects. I loved this crocheted ode to Dr. Who‘s Tardis. My model very sportingly … Continue reading Chicago Comic Con 2011 – DIY edition

Holy Matrimony, Batman!

“Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Super-Mega Woman and Mighty Cool Man in matrimony, which is commended to be honorable and most righteous among all men…” After finding numerous examples of superhero weddings online, I’m wishing I had thought to incorporate some of these fun DIY … Continue reading Holy Matrimony, Batman!

Tutorial Tuesday! DOUBLE FEATURE!! Monsties and “World of Geekcraft” excerpt

I’m just getting crochet-envy now! Check out these adorable Amigurumi mini-monsters (or Monsties, if you will) Created by crocheting blogger and fellow English person EssHaych AKA Sarah from Essex…. I went to university in Essex… small world… anyhow…. You’ll have to know something about crochet (unlike me) but she’s offering the pattern for how to … Continue reading Tutorial Tuesday! DOUBLE FEATURE!! Monsties and “World of Geekcraft” excerpt