A Dapper Dachshund Amigurumi

My dad loves dachshunds.

They are lovable little dogs, with a stubborn streak which can be made up by their love of snuggling.

This doll was made with one of our old pets, named Wilhelm or Willie for short, in mind. He was the sweetest little dog. He passed away when I was in middle school, after having an accident. I still miss him.

Anyways, he was a playful little fellow, completely one of a kind.

So when my dad's birthday rolled around I knew just what to make him. It is kind of a tradition that I give my dad something dachshund related on his special day, and this crocheted one just had to be made. It was easy to make, and quite quick too. Loved making it.

Lily tried to snatch him while I was photographing this. Then she had the audacity to smack the camera.

She is not amused.

Happy Tuesday.

:)

xoxo, Callie

the magical bean

Kaitlyn's Ipod Kozy

This is the gift I crocheted for my sister Kaitlyn's birthday. It is her a little ipod cozy for her new ipod. She actually requested I make this for her.
I just made it up as I went along. I ended up using one of my vintage buttons for the closure.

One of her favorite colors is blue hence the color choice.

All in all I think she liked it!

To go along with this I gave her a drawing and a little card...

Hope every one's Easter was grand. This week is off to a rough start :(

Hope it gets better soon, Callie

Happy Belated Birthday Dad and New Creations!!

Happy Belated Birthday to the best dad in the whole world!!!!

Yesterday was my dad's birthday and we celebrated with cake and gifts. I love my dad so much and I sincerely hope he liked his gift which was this little dachshund doll.

I crocheted the little hat for him, since he seemed like such a stylish little devil :)
His scarf is an old ribbon I had which he told me was a must-have to complete his outfit...
The second part to the gift was this little pillow.This doll is shall we say very very long...
Another close-up portrait.

Once again happy birthday daddy, wishing you many more to come.

I love you dad!

Callie

Happy Thursday to everyone!

Jeb the Sock Monkey

Hello everyone!

Meet Jeb!

He is a rather large crocheted sock monkey for my sister Jessica's birthday gift. It was quite an undertaking since I rather procrastinated how long it would really take me to make. I actually ended up down to the wire on this one, and ran out of yarn to make the tail, so technically Jeb is an ape. However Jessica claims him to be a monkey so he is!

I am rather happy with him and although I started out with a pattern I ended up just winging it because the pattern made me rather angry...but that's okay since I like the way he turned out anyways! :D The 'J' on his chest was supposed to be for Jessica's initial but as soon as she saw it she said "Jeb!!!" and thus he was named. :)

Have a wonderful Monday,

XOXO

Callie