PROJECT MONSTER: 101
Wanna know what projects are on my to-do list?
Here are they:
Human size of my doll's jumpsuit that I was able to share here.
Crocheted flower bouquet
Crochet-covered headband with beads
Crocheted top with fabric short - set
Small coin purses like souvenirs
Dreamcatchers
Continue any of my old wips
Trying an amigurumi doll
Crocheted long skirt for myself
Granny squares for dress and bags
These are only the major projects, and there are still more things I wanted to try.
So while I cooked that morning, I checked my phone, open peakd.com, and start scrolling and reading and scrolling again when I saw @crosheille's post on her monster's progress as to what his son had requested from her.
I remember my youngest son who loves to draw monsters and sometimes a robot monster with teeth like venom and having one or many eyes with so many hands. So I was thinking if what will be his reactions when he sees it. But I'm having doubts because I have this feeling that he will surely like it and will keep on nagging me to make one. By the way, I haven't tried any amigurumi yet, so this will be my first time, if ever. And it will be more difficult if he will ask for a robot monster amigurumi. Will it be possible? I doubt it.
My eldest son saw it and told me that I should tell his brother. Then, at that moment, I decided to instead make that day my day of choosing a project on my to-do lists, I preferred doing what will be my youngest son wish me to do. After all, this will be my first time making him a toy made in crochet and I feel guilty.
So, when he was awake, I showed him the pictures that @crosheille had shared (though the wig wasn't sewed on its head yet), and he quickly told me to make exactly the same as what had been shown on the pictures. I asked him if we can make two eyes instead of one, but he choose one eye 'coz it's cute and he preferred 1 tooth also. But good thing he chose the green color as the primary color of his monster.
So after doing some house chores that morning, he then reminded of doing his monster. I got all the necessary materials to begin our monster project. I decided to use my 2.5mm crochet hook so I could finish sooner and double pull my 8ply spun polyester since that's the only type of yarn I had.
It will be challenging on my part since it will be my 1st time. But I have that small idea on how to make those legs and arms so I started with the legs.
He was so excited that he won't leave on my side and asked me if he could help something. So I let him put some fiber fill on both legs. He used the other end of the crochet hook to push the stuffing inside.
After that, I paused for a while, and stare at only the 2 legs. I wonder how I should connect the two that will go through the body. I checked crosheille's post again and look for the pictures.
Then started making 4 chains to connect both legs, and start working around. But after working on several rounds, I noticed that the distance between the legs was too far. So I decided to make 2 chains instead of 4. And noticed that it was good enough so I continued.
I also noticed that, as I was making its body, my hand grips tighter while working this thing, unlike the usual crochet wearables I usually make. I paused from time to time to relax my hand because it started to feel numb and painful.
I made two arms and sewed them on both sides then sewed its mouth using black thread with a white tooth on one side.
Then I looked again at crosheille's pictures to get an idea of how she made the eye.
Unknowingly, my eldest son (9 years old) was making a detailed drawing with measurements. He just surprised me when he showed me his drawing. I thought that I would be working with 1 monster but it seems that I would be working on 2 monsters! Lol.😅
Anyway, back to this green monster, I also made a wig, a combination of green and black yarn attached to the black base-like head.
Finally, I sewed the wig on the top opening of our monster.
And yes! I made it! Lol, I was soo happy that finally, I was able to make it. My youngest was grinning also as he received his toy monster. 🥰 I didn't know I was capable of doing it but I think everyone can do it also.
By the way, I asked @crosheille's approval on making a monster inspired by her. Though it was a bit late to ask her permission because I already made the green one, but I think it's better to be late than never. But she told me that it was okay to make one and it wasn't her pattern after all, and that she was able to give the link of the pattern so I could begin my own monster. After she gave the link pattern, I told her that I'm done doing my 1st monster. And I was so thankful for her kind words and action. She was one of my inspirations also in making this monster project, aside from my kids.
So next in line is the orange monster, as requested by my eldest son presented with this drawing. 😅
He made some corrections like having two eyes instead of one eye, and the measurements. He also wanted his hair shorted and his color preference was based on harry potter's scarf (or the color of Gryffindor's house). He loves watching Harry Potter movies all over again and even finished reading all its books. He even named his monster "Harry James Monster".
The three of us were having a good time and I feel glad that I was finally making a toy monster for them. After handing the orange monster to my eldest son, the youngest started to ask me again for another monster in a different color!😱 Good luck on me.
If you reached this far, thank you for reading my post and hope to inspire other crafter out there to try making this monsterific project that you will surely enjoy doing with your kids. 🥰
You may check out @crosheille's latest post about the finished amigurumi monsters. She's my inspiration for this post.🥰
Love lots,
@jonalyn2020
*All pictures were taken by me.
Shopee
So cute 🥰
Thank you.🥰
Oh my goodness I love your monsters! You are amazing to do this freehand. I couldn’t believe how fast you got the first one done. 😅
How adorable is it that your son asked you to help and stuffed the legs! And how amazing that your eldest son drew out his monster with measurements 😲!! That is quite impressive.
I love the colors you used. Your eyes look amazing and the hair looks so awesome. Did you separate the yarns to get that look? And your mouth is so much neater than mine. Hahaha nicely done!
I’m so glad you gave this a go and had fun with your boys. You inspire me too Jonalyn! 😘
Have fun making many more because from the sounds of it you’re not quite done with this project yet. 🤣😂😆
I wanted to finish it as soon as possible because there's a nagging child that keeps on asking me when will it be finished and aside from that, I wanted to start crocheting my long skirt also, lol.😅
He didn't leave my side and keeps on telling me that it's cute even if it's not yet finished. 🤣 The measurements in the drawing was also based on the 1st monster. There are some adjustments he made as you can see.😅
I let them choose any color, and I was surprised how it looked good after. And the hair, yes, I separately tied them one by one.😅
It was really a fun experience and I wanna say, thank you so much @crosheille for introducing this monsters. 🥰
By the way, your monster looks great also, specially the yellow one. They saw it and they were both eyeing the yellow one because of the extra limbs. So now, my youngest is requesting an octopus.🥴
Kacute! murag pinmapple nga icon ang orange heheh.
Hehe. Thank you for dropping by @bluepark. Ako dayun gicheck ang pinmapple na icon ba. Heheh. Pinya diay sya. Nice sad himuan ug crochet amis Ang pinmapple baya. Hehe. You give me an idea jud. 😁
Wow these guys look perfect and gorgeous, your colour combinations and mixture are mind-blowing, your did an excellent job and I also love the way you made their hair.
Keep up the good work, yours is just as great as that of @crosheille whom you got inspired from.
Oh, thank you so much @vickoly. 🥰
I let the children choose their colors and I was kinda surprised at the outcome. The colors are perfectly blended and it looks great.
Thank you again for visiting.
Love lots from Philippines.🥰
That's great, they've obviously have a good colour judgement, extend my greetings to them.
Greetings from Nigeria, have a great week.
I will @vickoly. 🥰 You too, have a blessed week ahead and keep safe always.
Beautiful very beautiful @jonalyn2020
Thank you @smilestitches. 🥰
Very nice monsters. As I said once, elaborate monsters seem to be another level, in simplicity lies originality... and to capture that is difficult in any kind of art. On the other hand, I'm very happy that both children are involved in the co-creation of the amigurumi. What your older son did on paper (the design itself) is complex, I sometimes spend weeks planning that part. Just tell you that you are a great team.
Thank you for dropping by @inici-arte. I was amazed at how fast the drawing came up. I mean their imagination as a child is very wide. And they're hoping for another set of amis to be made very soon. 😅
Pero que adorables moustritos! Me encantan.. Bendiciones..
Muchas gracias me amiga. GOD BLESS you also.
Ang cute! Cute ng monsters at cute din ng anak mo, so excited about the monsters and even prepared sa drawing. 😅
Ang nice ng feeling to be able to enjoy activities with your kids.
Good work sa inyong 3!
Salamat @wittyzell. Diko akalain na mas masaya pala pag kasama sila. 🥰 Panay pambubula Nung bunso ko habang ginagawa ko yan. Panay hug at 'iloveyou'. Kaya na inspire din sa pag gawa. 😊
Sa susunod turuan mo na rin sila. 😂
Or gawa pa sila more designs, baka maging designer sila pag laki. o dba 🤣
Yes, tinuturuan ko na nga sila. 😅 Buti yung eldest kasi napipick up agad kso yung bunso, naiinis sya everytime di ma pull yung yarn gamit Ang hook. 😅 Umiiyak sya. Kalerkay! At nasa chain pa kami, yung sa umpisa palang parang Ang hirap na. But if they really wanted na matutu, I can teach naman. 😅
Ang cute! Bonding time din yan!
Good luck sa mga kids~ Perfect na yung arts and crafts nila sa school hahaha
Haha perfect talaga? Parang ganun na nga. Mataas grade ko nun sa mga art projects ko dahil si mama taga gawa or tumutulong sa Akin. Anyways, thanks sa comment mo talaga girl. Hehe. Buti napansin mo to. 😅
Hahaha! To the rescue talaga si mama, same sa kin 😂 Si mama taga gawa
Syempre naman napapansin naman kta noh hahaha charot
But what a beauty to see these little monsters taking over my beautiful community, I love them all!
Thank you @leslieq.🥰 For dropping by and appreciating our work. God bless.
That's a good idea to involve the kids in what you do and it also helps in their creativity. Well done!
Got here through @hive.ph :)
Thank you for dropping by @leeart. 🥰 Ug salamat sa suporta. 😁
Ene be. Maliit na bagay hahaha! Walang anuman :D
Hahaha. But truly, happy ako na minsan napapansin ng mga kapwa ko Pinoy yung post ko. I mean kasi minsan ang hirap natin i please. 😅
Hala may hugot? hehe Ganda din naman kasi ng mga gawa mo kaya kapansin-pansin :)
I'm so glad you had fun with this experience and that you were able to share a nice moment with your children.
A few years ago I also had to please my son and knit a green monster, but mine had three eyes, the name of the monster was Robert and to knit it I had to follow my son's drawing. Your post brought to my mind all that nice experience. Thank you for sharing.
Yes,it was really fun and they enjoyed it much. I forgot how many 'iloveyou' I received that day while making their monsters. 😅 It paid all the pain on my hand.lol
By the way, it's exciting to make a monster with 3eyes. It would be cool too.
Anyway, thank you for dropping by @kattycrochet and God bless you. 🥰
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