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

Tiny Mittens

I got the idea to make these after seeing some tiny mittens on a line(they were knitted though) at Anthropologie, which I loved but didn’t want to spend the money. I have a hard time doing that when I know I can make it! I got to work on it, and made four so far, but gave one set away to my mom. I want to have enough to have a line of mittens someday… but so far this is all I have left. I didn’t use a pattern, just made it up :)

I have been thinking about sharing it as a free pattern on my blog someday; just haven’t sat down long enough to do it yet.

I thought I'd leave you with a little photo of lovely little Sheila, inside my drawer, 'hiding'.
She thinks I can't see her.
:)
Silly cat.
Happy Tuesday! I have a huge test I have been busily studying for Philosophy today. Wish me luck!
XOXO, Callie
the magical bean

Doily Rug

While perusing etsy a bit ago, I stumbled across this gorgeous rug. I immediately began thinking about doily's and how they could actually function as a rug if made with large enough weight of yarn, and hook. So I could hardly contain my excitement, or hands from starting! :)

I decided to use a free pattern I have made again and again that has the shape of hearts in it, since I didn't want mine to be too holey.

This is it (below) in regular doily size.
By now my rug has progressed to the point that I ran out of yarn. Drat! Also I am thinking I want it to be bigger so I need to get some more yarn, and am working on editing the pattern to make it larger...

I guess I will just be crocheting the day away. Wishful thinking really, I have too much homework.

I have been really sick this past week, with the flu.

No fun there.

I took quite a bit of naps like Sheila here, and even slept through all Wednesday.

I am just now feeling much better. So on to creating!

Hope you have a great Sunday!

Butterfly Pin

If you remember that crochet butterfly I showed you a while ago, in this post, that was partially finished?

Well, it has been finished for a while now and I just realized I neglected to show it here.

So ta-da here it is!

I have been wearing it on my winter coat. It really brightens up my wardrobe.


I love how it looks against the green, and with my beautiful scarf that I got for Christmas.

One more finished project.
So happy,
XOXO, Callie
the magical bean