Saturday, December 27, 2014

World Amigurumi Exhibit | Opening Bash Video





RESOBOX finaly got the video from their opening night uploaded!         
                          
RESOBOX was invited to join one of the biggest knitting / crocheting festivals in the world, called Vogue Knitting Live held in the central New York, Times Square on January 16-18. They will have a pop-up Amigurumi booth out there with about 50 pieces from the exhibit so if your in town then and dont get to the Gallary you can always vist them at the festival.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Gloves! (sorata a pattern?)

They still need buttons for closure but other wise they are finished.          
  
Its so hard to get good shots of gloves when you dont have a 3rd or 4th arm to take the photo with, add that to all the murky weather these are the best photos I was able to do.


I worked them in row's not rounds so I could get my chroma to do those vertical stripes.   

This was the frist time I attempted this style glove if I ever make an other pair there are a few ajustments I would need to add in as the area between thumb and pointer finger  is a bit tight even with the extra gusset space I worked in.  I did a simple trim of arches (on row of chain 3 sk 2 sc, fallowed by a row of 4sc in chain space slst in sc) I did the trim this way so I could use it on the side of the glove as button holes as well as being a decorative trim.   The trim runs the length of the top section of the glove around the cuff, when you get to the palm section all I did was a simple row of SC both rows to give me a solid space to sew buttons on.       


I used 1 ball of chroma in ww, with about 30 yd or less light gray DK weight with a size D hook.  I find ww chroma not to be the typical worster weight size it runs thinner which is why I paired it with a DK which seemed to be just slightly thicker.               

Next pair these are the changes I need to make--
  • Additional row between thumb and fingers on both palm and top.
  • While the sc in bl to fl seam looks interesting I would need to sew pieces together or only work the bl/fl sc seam till it hits the thumb then sew thumb threw fingers together for less bulk and resume bl/fl sc join at end of pinky till cuff.
  • Palm section from pointer finger through thumb area  needs additional row or two.
If you want to make a pair for yourself a basic description of what I did to make these
 Top of hands- make 2
I chained the length to get from the tip of my them till 2 inches below my wrist (for me that was 40 chains)+1 to turn, I sc 3 rows, then working back up I stopped where the lenth of my thumb was left unworked (12 unworked~~) and chained the length between my thumb and tip of my pointer finger.----if I where to make these again I would adjust this area as its tight on the finished glove-- work the pointer finger 3 rows, on the return I leave the length of my pointer finger unworked and chain the length of my middle finger ect working 3 rows for each finger.

I worked a base round in grey from the edge of the cuff up and around sc in every stitch 3 across the tops of fingers and between.

Palm section - make 2
Starting on the pinky side I just revers that I did for the top side all the way till finishing the middle finger. For the pointer finger I started it as normal sc up the chaining- but on the way down I stopped at 20 st's and chained the length for my thumb (12) and worked these two fingers for 3 rows (technically 4 for the pointer).

I did a trim starting on the pinky side at the cuff working up and around, 3 st in top of every finger, looping around the tip of the thumb worked back up the chain and down again.  On the pinky side from cuff up I worked 32, then 16, then 36 (cut the yarn and worked from cuff up each time), thumb side cuff up sc 40, 16, all but last 6 stitchs; to accommodate my wide wrists.  The cuff side is the section from the cuff (last long row of the middle finger/pointer finger) up around the chain  side to the tip of the thumb sort of like your working a candy cane shape.


To join flip two sections to be the left glove, and starting from the thumb cuff up I worked in the back loops of one peice and the front loops of the other and sc'd evenly around.  I find now that the gloves are finished its too bulky in the fingers so I recomend doing the sc till the base of the thumb then using a yarn needle and sew the length of all the fingers till the end of your pinky finger the pick back up with the sc bl/fl leaving 2inches of the cuff unworked 9was 16 stitchs for me.   

Finishing cuff, starting at the join, sc down then across bottom of cuff and back up the other side finishing with a sc into the join.  Repeated this for a second pass (cuff was just a bit tight which is why I did an other row).  At join I ch 1 and turned no longer working in a round, along the 'top' work *chain 3, sk 2, sc*  all the way around till you get to the palm section just sc straight up.  Chain one and sc aback around sc on palm section, work 4 sc into chain sections with slst between into the sc from before. 
       

I know this isnt a realy flushed out pattern but my hands are small and wide so I think its more of a blue print you can adjust it easily by knowing the size hands you are working it for.             
                          
If only I had a outline of my neice's hand I would make her a pair of these to match her hat she is getting for christmas.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

New 'Help' page

I wanted to point out there is now a new help page up top.

I find a lot of time when I am helping people the same questions tend to get asked so for redundancy I decided to make a page where I can list common questions or crochet related issues with solutions.

If any of you ever have a question or think you have a good advice that should be put up let me know.

I would really like to turn the help page into a one stop spot I can point to when people bring issues.

Friday, December 12, 2014

The magic that goes on at 2am at RESOBOX (SNEAK PEEK)

Belive it or not this is only about 85-90% finished they still had more to set up!!    This was 70 hours of work with just 4 people helping string, price, tag, and hang.

Seeing all the Ami's together is so amazing, everyone is putting in alot of work over at RESOBOX.  I still havent spotted any of my little guys but seeing everyone's work together mine where on the small side, and this is just a small corner of the room so mine might not have been in the shot at all but if you think you see one yell and let me know!!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Resobox Gallary Event Opens tommorow Dec 12th!!!!!

I cant wait for the event to open up tomorrow!  I really wish I could visit to see the opening or even just visit the gallery during this amazing event.  Seeing everyone's work thats gotten shipped in has been so inspirational.  I love seeing how different cultures effect the style of amigurumi.

Here is a truncated version of the press realease information for anyone who lives close enough or will be in the New York area during this time!          

Some of my ami hanging out with Amigurumi-ya Ra-yu ami's at RESOBOX
                          
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World Amigurumi Exhibition

Opening Reception: Friday, December 12, 2014, 7:00 – 10:00 P.M.

Beginning December 12, 2014, Resobox Gallery will be exhibiting 3,000 amigurumi contributed by over 130 artists from 33 different countries. Resobox Gallery wants to turn the space into an “amigurumi room”, filled to the brim with cuddly and cute handmade creatures. This is a unique exhibition in that it’s not highlighting an individual artist, but a concept. The concept, amigurumi, is a culture that began in Japan, but is now cherished by crocheters and knitters all over the world. Resobox Gallery was so inspired by the amount of amigurumi artists out there that they decided to embark on a journey to create an exhibition showcasing the united, global love of this cute craft.
PLUS, all of these wonderful handmade amigurumi will be for sale! Great for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day gifts for all ages.

Watch Mookie the mascot's adventure.


They have artist from all over the world (including me!!!) shipping in items here is a map, and list that shows where all the Ami will be coming from.



United States
Adriana Fralick | Aeron Aanstoos | AkaiitoRisu | Alexandria GoldAlyssa Schultz | Anna AuntieSocial with Auntie Social Designs | Anna Sparkman | Bluebird Loft | Blue Butterfly Company | Crafty Kitty Crochet | Dawn Vogel | Dr. Frank The Elliott’s Closet | Emily Marie | Emyli Clark | Erica Kimberly | Erin Shebish | Fairyland Amigurumi | Grampa’s Workshop | Heebobo by Sandy Yeung | HiddenAlly | Isa Amigurumi | JENNYBEARTM | JNArts | Kate Wood – Small and Great Crochet | Kathryn Perdue | Kelsey Liggett | Kimberlie Goodnough/ShopKimberlie | Laura Armbrecht | Lauren Schoener | Lazymuse Productions | Leah Namour | Lilacs Lovables | Lory Gil | Marcy Bridges – Moon’s Creations | Marie Fontanilla | Maxi Granja | Melissa Hershman |  MindlessDelights | MochiQtie | Nadia’s Place | Natalia Pleshkova | Nightside INK | NORA CONNOLLYA Peacock Picnic | Pigswife | Pocket Sushi by J Tea | Sabreena ConyersSarah Cole | Sherily Toledo | Sonja Nelson | Stephanie Hawkins of Nurdi Babi Crochet | Tisha Samone Arther | Vanessa ChanWing Lee Chiang

Japan
Japan
Amigurumi no antoco | Amigurumi no Yossando | Fil de laine* | Hama-chan | haru*maki happysmile | Hiro-DesignWorks | Hiruneko-teiK&K Crafts and Designs Kerorin| Kiyoka@Taremimi | lemo | Lumiena | nagomi | Nozomi Uematsu | piggiesagogo | Popopo-hompoRahyu rota | Utata


Spain
Spain
Actante Dorado | BettiCrafts by Bettina | Bigunki | Clanyskull
Cranberries Knot | ElRincondePatri | I am a Mess by Aurea
mencantoo | Retales&AgujasSILAYAYA | Tremendu

United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Blossom Bazaar | BOOTNECK BABIES
Dawn Finney | Ikkle Dragon Crafts
Irene Strange | Studio Ami |Zoe Mizzi

Singapore
Singapore
kllylmrck | krokrolamb | Little Yarn Friends
Snacksies | Stuff Susie Made | Yunie’s


Greece
Greece
Jenny Efstathiou | Karin Godinez
KATS Handmade ItemsMarilena Efstratiades (mademeathens)
The Wandering Deer

Indonesia
Indonesia
Anna Nurwidayanti | Bbiribiri | Desa Boneka
Keli Shop Craft | Yuni Bening


Mexico
Mexico
Fayette Dream | Fire dragon
MarroCraft | Susana Bahena | TARTESAN


Italy
Italy
Brama Crochet | Crochet on a Tree
Dani and Bel | GIOVANNA CARGNELLI


France
France
Ă  voir etc…
Labry Studio
Petits Pixels

Thailand
Thailand
Asch Tiny Studio
Atelier De Nana
dollypoyd

Germany
Germany
Bennelle
Janagurumi


Israel
Israel
LiatiB
Shivani Toys


New Zealand
New Zealand
Craftezan
Tiki Crochet


Argentina
Argentina
Carla Ferretti



Armenia
Armenia
Anzhela Martirosyan



Australia
Australia
A.G. Creates



Austria
Austria
les frotteurs



bo50
Bolivia
Daniela M. Galbreath



Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Crochet4yoUBG



Canada
Canada
mĂłhu



Colombia
Colombia



Croatia
Croatia
Amigurumi BB



Estonia
Estonia
Handmade By Marika



Finland
Leonor Gonzalez



Hungary
Hungary
MANUSKA



India
India



latvia
Latvia
Tjan Toys



Malaysia
Malaysia
Viviana Handmade



The Netherlands
The Netherlands
The Flying Dutchman Crochet Design



Taiwan
Taiwan
April Nana



Uruguay
Uruguay
Silvia GarcĂ­a



Vietnam
Vietnam
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