Inspiration: Artesano Alpaca and Pattern

So, I think by now most reader's of this blog know how much in love I am with June Gilbank's designs. I do love many Amigurumi websites and patterns and I am constantly finding new and fun ones. However, June has come out with a pattern I can not pass up. Upon the request of my mother I have acquired June's new AmiDog Border Collie pattern (Ravelry Link)! Why? Well, we have a lovely border collie named Betsy. Miss Betsy came to us through a very tight rescue. She was going to be put down that day and we drove from WV to KY to save her mere hours before she was to be put down. I will be adding to June's design a small embroidered collar. I am still figuring that one out...

Such a beauty! Miss Betsy Christmas 2010.

The yarn I am going to use is one of my favorites! The Artesano Alpaca.

And the collar? Scappa to the rescue!

The green on the top right will be the collar! I will use my
crochet thread to embroider her name on it! I need to find a small buckle.
I think I know a store just for that ;) If not I have a back up store.

Kitty 3: Say Good-Bye to Soda!!

I have now replaced most of the soda I drink with water and tea! I love the Volvic water that is flavored, so the switch is easily made. I am at 114kg, one more to go for me to get my first milestone on WWs. When I do get there, another one of my "weight" kitties will show up!

This kitty put me behind a little in posting and so did an illness that put me out of commission yesterday. But not to worry, my WWs was kept in place and this kitty is so bright and cheery it did really help lift my spirits!

I just love the color changes in the mini-skiens! Such a surprise!
That little bottle is of water, it has a little french knitted piece in it to look
like water! See below for close ups of it!

Other Views:

This little bit of french knitting went into the bottle.

I am getting good at miniatures!

Kitty 2: "Rocker" Shoes and flip flops

If you live in the USA then you have seen the commercials for the new Danskin "rocker" or tone up shoes that don't make you look stupid. Also, Champion from Payless has flipflops out. Although near me I had to buy the "sample" ones. So no 10s in the immediate area of me! They are lime green and black. Since I walk everywhere then these will be great editions to my weight loss. Toning up while walking is awesome! Plus I have to stand a lot for my PhD so having these will help with my bad posture. They feel like they force you to stand up straight!

So to show off my new commitment to exercising while not knowing it I have made my 2nd kitty!!

PS. I have lost a little weight since last week I am now 115kg (about 1 lbs for those in the USA) and I found SLIMFAST in the UK!! I love the shakes! I am so excited to be able to get them for my on the go moments (which lets face it we don't make the best choices when out). One thing I like about WWs you can have that cake or whatever your weakness, you just have to plan it into your points. You are meant to lose 2lbs (or 0.5-1.0kg) per week, this is a lifestyle change.


And here are the shoes before I put them on:

It has PPK on it for my website. Although Photokitty is only
one word most people put it as 2 so I gave in after 11 years!

Isn't it just cute?!

Now the flip flop!

Kitty 1: Ring in the New Year

Time to admit how much I weigh (in kg) to the internet world. My weight loss for 5% is 108kg, for 10% it is 105kg. My first Weight Watcher's goal is 106kg then 100kg and we shall see from there what I feel is my next weight goal.

I survived my Mexican New Year and I am not too ashamed of how it turned out. I did not break the bank. I get soo many points I have trouble eating enough. That sounds strange for a diet doesn't it? Well that's because WWs is not a diet, it isn't a fad, nor is it a quick fix. As you go down in weight your points you get go down as well (not by very much I must say). Anyways, let's see the kitty!

Isn't that just the cutest thing ever?! Look at that cute crocheted hat.
Happy New Years!

Dust Kitten Pattern

Amigurumi Accessories Kit!

Another classic from Planet June. A lovely little kit that includes loads of fun things! I got some extra eyes for my thread project!

Inspiration: Bridal White, White, and Black AND WIP: Thread Amigurumi

I am working on a thread amigurumi. It should be cute looking when I am finished! The pattern is called Zoe in a snowflake dress and is offered on Owlishy's Etsy and Ravelry store.

The three crochet threads I bought for the project:
Bridal White, White, and Black.

The start of the head of the project. I am using a 1.25mm hook!

Mini Skeins are here again!

Cute little skeins!

The pink one has a yellow center?

~Weekend Fun~

So on top of all of the stuff coming up this week I have a few more projects in the works. If you are a person I have promised a gift to PLEASE DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER. For all you other people who nicely read my blog, enjoy the rest of this post!

First is that little alpaca I have been working on:

Fuzzy Wuzzy was an Alpaca?

Second, another scarf but made for my friend for christmas:

Now I am not a fan of pink but I LOVE this cotton candy looking skein!

Third, I will be making wrist warmers for my mother and a bear for a friend out of this yarn:

I have TWO of these! So Beautiful!

Fourth, I will be making something special with this yarn (HINT: I use a french knitting doll):

I hope this will make a beautiful addition to the piece I have in mind for it!

Lastly, I have this new beautiful yarn that I will use with the yarn above in a project yet to be determined:

So beautiful! Yes I do realize they look different, they do so in person too.

I love the name: Corryvreckan Blue

I will doing an inventory of all my hooks, needles, and fun things. I will take off my stash yarn since it is on my ravelry page and in my Flickr photos!