Wednesday 25 April 2012

Blue Monk(ey) and Friends

I absolutely cannot make any more crochet flowers.
I need to, to boost my stocks for the shop and the stall, but no. I am done.

So what to make next?
Why a blue monk(ey) of course.
(brown is so last season, don't you think?)

Crochet Monkey

This little monk (all monkeys are called 'Monk' in my house) uses one 50g skein of Rico cotton- (so quite a thrifty make, really) and loads of US Single Crochet/UK Doubles (easy, too).

Crochet Monkey

Crochet Monkey

This had me wondering whether the same pattern would work with an odd 50g ball of Noro Kureyon I had lurking in my woolly piles (from my amazing Noro-tastic treasure found in a charity shop yonks ago). 

Kureyon Crochet Cat

Not a Monk, but A Kureyon Kat!
(using the same pattern, but with a slight variation on the ears)

Kureyon Crochet Cat

And in fact, the pattern makes this doll, too:

 Crochet doll finished

A one-size-fits-all kind of pattern. Just change the ears/tail/hair combos...

..... So that got me thinking-
And I feel a bit nervous asking you all, but.. 

Would anyone like the pattern? 
No, bit of a boring post. 
Would anyone like a tutorial? 
No, that would be a ginormous task, so..

.....does anyone fancy a Crochet-A-Long with me ....?


I thought I might explain a little bit of the pattern each week, with a photo tutorial (suitable for beginners and pro's alike) and we could all make a little monk/kat/doll/whatever-you-fancy together...?

I'll break it into manageable steps with a week or so between each post to give you plenty of time to ask questions and have a go.

I'd love to know if anyone's interested. 

Crochet Monkey

And yes, that is a crochet flower on Monk's head. 
I know, I know. I can't help it.

Someone call the crochet police and have me put away.....

Xx   

45 comments:

  1. I WILL!!!! Definitely interested, haven't made anything in ages and I lurve the monkey although I'll probably have to do 2 at the same time to avoid arguments. Sam xx

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  2. Can't wait that you start your monk-CAL.

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  3. You know I am in. Boom chick a wa wa (that's my excited voice).
    Sorry not got dates for night out, will do over next couple of days so we can get ont' vino.
    Need my Annaboo fix!
    x x

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  4. Excellent idea! I'd make a cat, I think yours looks fab. I like the idea of breaking it down over several weeks.

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  5. Ooooo yes! Great idea, I have no idea which I would make but would love to make one of these in a CAL :-)

    Love the blue monkey, blue is just perfect for a monkey just like cats should be pink, lol!

    Lori xxx

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  6. I'm loving a pattern that is a monkey, cat and doll....a cal sounds brilliant.

    I am very jealous of your noro-tastic charity shop find.....who does that???

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  7. Ooh, I'd be interested. I'd love one of those cute dolls, with the cute hair and the cute dress. Especially the cute dress!!

    Count me in!

    S x

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  8. I would LOVE it! I'd love to learn how to make these!

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  9. I would LOVE a CAL/ yes please!!

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  10. Me me me me me!!!!! (love the blue monk, the Lureyon Kat, the lovely doll too) Can't wait to start... Hugs, Jill x

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  11. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous makes. The face on that monkey is SOOO cute!
    Anne xx

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  12. Oooh, yes please I'd love to join in!!

    S x

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  13. I LOVE your monkey and doll! Not that I want the cat to feel left out, but I am smitten with the other two. :) And I would love to learn how to make a doll.

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  14. Yes, please! I already have the perfect spot all picked out waiting for a little monkey to spy on the goings on. :)

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  15. Me too, me too!! I started a little cat last year and he is still sitting in my crochet bag. Would love to see how you do it hon. Yippee!

    Have a fab week,
    Leah
    xx

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  16. yes please for the cat...I have someone in mind to gift it to

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  17. Me! I'm up for a doll :) It's the hair....long pretty hair! :D

    Jo x

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  18. Yes please, yes please, yes please! I would loooooove to have the pattern, follow a tutorial and join in with a crochet crafternoon, so please count me in. I am a complete beginner but (in case you couldn't tell) I'm very enthusiastic!! Great idea.

    Jumbleberries xx

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  19. Yes Please - count me in too. I'm new here and look forward to joining in. Thank you for sharing.

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  20. Oh my! Who wouldn't want to crochet these adorable darlings? I'm in!

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  21. I would enjoy a Crochet-Along with you! I absolutely love the dolly; too cute !

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  22. Oh, yes please. I'd love to make a little dolly. But, and I know this will be in contrast to most people, I don't like photo tutorials at all - can't bear having to search for the instructions I need amidst all the photographs!

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  23. I love your little monkey! I adore those little round ears and the pretty flower in her 'hair'!
    I'd dearly love to participate in a CAL with you, but I'm afraid my crochet skills aren't up to it. I'll be an enthusiastic spectator, though!
    Carly
    x

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  24. I've never made a doll or anything that involves stuffing so...LET'S DO IT!!!

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  25. Yes! I would love to participate in a Crochet-A-Long.... I have never dove into the crochet world of animals.... so this is fantastic. This is so awesome (and very very generous) of you to do this!

    Yay!
    Stacey (yes I am pretty excited!)

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  26. Yay! I'd love to join the CAL! That doll is extra cute!

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  27. This is a genius idea! I'm definitely interested in a crochet a long. Yay - excited now! I love your monkey :)

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  28. I love that Noro cat! I have two balls of Kureyon just waiting for a project.....

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  29. These look oh so cute! I would love to join in with a CAL :) Elly

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  30. Oh yes please, I would love to see a pattern. My girls would LOVE a "monk" each - they are so adorable. Kylie xxxxx

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  31. Oooo count me in! The trouble will be to decide which one to make! I will have to ask the recipient to choose :)
    Love how the cat works in the variegated yarn, might have to raid my stash for something bright and funky

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  32. Yeah lets have a crochet along ,I have recently finished a rabbit with attitude from the book Amigurumi by Elisabeth Doherty .I am the only female in the house and work alone creating all sorts knitted and crocheted I love being creative to share along would be great Look on the Woolbars facebook page in Albums and you will see some of my stuff..Kind regards Clare Open.

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  33. I just love the monkey!! Definitley would like to make one. Or any other animal/creature in the same style... I am in!

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  34. Count me in on a CAL! I love the cat. Thanks for sharing!!

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  35. How is the wee beauty after her accident? Sorry not been in touch yet but been mental last week.
    Will let you now my free nights ASAP. See thee soon x x

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  36. Hey :) I came here via pinterest- your wee toadstool fairyhouse tutorial caught my eye big time. Just thought I'd let you know that google chrome flags up shabbyblogs dot com as a spreader of malware for me. So glad I came over regardless, you are one talented, generous gal!

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  37. Yes yes yes please, can't believe you even need to ask. Oh how exciting. Whatever, pattern , craft along, tutorial and you know I will ask questions. Love it. Clever you x

    P.s. monk is gorge!

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  38. Awww...I love Monk and friends, they are just too cute! You crochet so neatly too.

    Thank you for the lovely comment on my granny cushion, I'm so glad you like it... it is rather crazy with all those colours but I love that. I hope you are enjoying your weekend....

    Happy hooking!!
    Louise xx

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  39. Amazing! You are so talented! :)

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  40. These are so cute my kids would love the pattern. I don't know if they could uderstand it though they just crochet for fun. Sometimes my oldest can understand if he watches a video.

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  41. so cute, i love your blue monk !
    i woule love to crochet along with you from France.

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  42. ahhh do you seell the monkeys Miss G! I totally want one!!!

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