Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Penguins everywhere & the Crochet Lagoon

I stitched up this cute freebie penguin ornament, "Chilly's Gift", from Stitchy Kitty mostly because I was looking for a way to use the little crocheted penguin motif I had made. I had everything I needed in my stash: Cape Cod Sky fabric from Sassy, blue piping for the trim, a cute heart button for the 'gift', blue crochet thread for the hanger (yes, it's the treble crochet chain again!) and the blue backing fabric. The cutie pie penguin appliqued onto the back is another of the motifs from "Crochet a Little".




And for a quick visit to the crochet lagoon courtesy of Crochet A Little once again, take a look at these creatures. Now I have to think up uses for them! I think I'll try one more mermaid. That was the first one I made using those diagrams with much help from Kirsten. Maybe I can do her a little more neatly the second time round.



34 comments:

Ranae said...

Ahh! The ornamnet is adorable.
Very cool crochet pieces.

GoldenAngelsWorks said...

Everything looks wonderful. Gotta love that big penguin face.

Terri M said...

Aaaww, adorable penguin! Very nice lagoon population, too. I think you did a great job on your mermaid.

Nicky said...

That penguin is a wee cutie. Your talent knows no bounds - your crochet characters are so clever - I really love the little mermaid.

Theresa said...

Wow!!! More crochet goods!!!! Love your penguin ornament!!! Totally adorable~

Daffycat said...

*squeeee* I love this penguin ornament! Awesome finish, Annie!

Pumpkin said...

So cute! I've stitched him but haven't finished him yet :o)

Some more incredible crochet creations!

Silverlotus said...

How cute! I love your crochet creations.

Carol said...

I've always loved that little penguin, Annie, and your ornament looks great. I really should stitch him for my Pittsburgh Penguins loving son...

Your crocheted pieces are great, too--I love how the fish has all the colors of the ocean in him!

Jackie's Stitches said...

The penguin is cute! How wonderful that you had everything in your stash.

You have a beach theme going with the sea turtle, the mermaid and the fish. I'm amazed at the crochet that you are doing!

SARITHA@RAINBOWBUNTING said...

LOVVEE Everything!!!The crocheted animals and the penguin..

Deborah said...

Very cute ornie! i love the all the crocheted pieces.

Jane said...

What a lovely ornament, and I love that turtle

Nima said...

lovely cuties...i love the fish more

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich) said...

Your ornament is adorable, Annie! The crochet animals are really cute (although 1 isn't showing up for me) and I'm sure you'll find just the right thing for them.

Lois said...

That penquin is just so cute Annie!

Brigitte said...

That little penguin is su cute. I love the finishing with the piped edge. I have to try it again myself.
Lovely crocheted items, particularly the little mermaid.

Moreen said...

The penguin ornament is so cute Annie - love his little face.
Your crochet is lovely especially the mermaid.

Lee said...

Love the little penguin, really cute.
Think we have the right weather for him down here its very cold today.

Lucy said...

OMG..thanks for that link...my niece will love that penguin!!

Jewleigh said...

The crochet fish and turtle are super cute! And the penguin is just adorable!

Kirsten said...

I like the pastel colors around the penguin. You made a cute little ornament from it.
The fish is very nice too!
Kirsten

Mylene said...

What lovely crocheted pieces, Annie. And the penguin ornament is just tooo cute!

Blu said...

The penguin is adorable! The lagoon animals are really cool. That mermaid is impressive!

Vinniey said...

Wow!! You're so good in crocheting, Annie. The penguin look so cute and pretty also. Penguin is my younger daughter's favorite. I must show this to her! :) Hope she will not asking me to make one for her. LOL.

Nancy said...

Chilly's Gift is wonderful Annie! I love this little penguin design, and your crocheted creation is just perfect on the back! Your latest creations are just beautiful. Love the hummingbird.

Lainey said...

Oh Annie that penguin is just adorable and how cute are those crocheted pieces. Congrats on all your wonderful finishes.

Liz in Kansas said...

I am loving your crochet critters. Soooo cute! I think the penguin has done me in, tho. #1 son was stationed in Antarctica and we've had a "thing" for penguins ever since. I may have to dig out my crochet hooks!

Dani - tkdchick said...

He is so cute and I love that you put a crochet penguin on back!

mainely stitching said...

I love these crocheted creatures, Annie!

Siobhán said...

Love the crochet pieces! How clever. The ornament is adorable, too.

Annette said...

Wow... this post wasn't in my blogroll, I'm I needed a link on your blog... wow how beautifull are those pieces...

♥ Nia said...

Your ornament is adorable! =)
And your crochet creations are always incredible! you amaze me!! :D

Sandra said...

Lovely penguin!!! The crochet creatures are adorable, thanks for the link.

BTW I have to check how you do that trebble crochet chain, love the wavy effect.