Spunky Unicorn

It took me a long time to make this adorable unicorn. It was requested months and months ago, but due to my carpal tunnel, it had to sit on the back burner for far too long. I love the way it came out!
(And yes. I took pictures of it on top of my clean washer.) Also, the colors in these pictures are off. The pinks are more pink in real life and the purples don't have that brownish tint to them, either.

Standing up

To the right

To the left

I used the same horse pattern I used when I made Aaron's horse last Christmas. The only thing I changed was the mane. I wanted it to be a little different, so I combined the ideas from my amigurumi book and amigurumi hair techniques. It took the most time, a few nights, but it turned out awesome!

Sprawled out

Face

Mane

I loved making this unicorn and I was sad to see it go. I might have to make another one!

Dragon

It has been awhile. I developed carpal tunnel and couldn't crochet for a long time. I was set to have surgery to fix it, but then I got pregnant with baby #3 and it put my surgery on hold. It has been HARD not to crochet. Crocheting has become something I love to do.

A few weeks ago I developed a cold that I couldn't get rid of, so instead of lying on the couch, wishing for something to stimulate my brain, I got out my crochet hooks! I'm currently working on a unicorn for a friend (It will be done in the next few days, then sent your way!), but I took a small break to create this not-so-little guy:

I based him loosely on a pattern from fresh stitches. I wanted to change a lot of things, so instead of buying the pattern, I just winged it. 

Standing up!

Looking to the right

Looking to the left

I had SO much fun making this dragon! I made it for a friend's little boy's first birthday. I think it turned out adorable. He stands about a foot tall and took about 3/4 of a skein of green yarn, a little bit of yellow, tiny bits of white for the claws and eyes, and a tiny amount of black yarn to make the baby-safe eyes. I used a size H hook, and crocheted in the back loops only.

I think next time I make another one of these guys, I am going to make the arms a little bit longer.

Expect my alligator post soon! I made one back in April and my brother-in-law had the pictures with him and took them to Japan for the entire summer. He's back, and I will post them soon. Its pretty adorable, too, and one of my favorite things I've made so far...