OctoKnot Studio

I’ve already got a head start for Christmas 2024. 😁
I wanted something taller to put on my shelves for holiday decoration. I will probably still go back and make an antler for Max, probably using air dry clay so he can be as festive as the Grinch.

The pattern calls for sport weight yarn. I used medium/worsted weight for a larger finished product.

I used the wire suggested for stability, but his head is still pretty wobbly. I don’t think it’ll be a problem. IfI I were to make them again, I’d probably use a foam curler rod for his spine, with wire for his extremities.

I’m looking forward to putting him on my Christmas shelf next year!

Pattern: Christmas Thief
Designer: Tatiana Kostochenkova of Crochet Friends Labb
Yarns: I Love This Cotton

One of my favorite things to gift is someone’s most loved character whether that’s an animal, a video game personality, super hero, or monster. I had my spies figure out that Shiny Charizard is a beloved Pokémon for this friend who has provided transportation for my marching band son since midsummer.

When they say black yarn is just harder to work with, it’s true. So much harder to see the stitch definition. But the result was worth it.

I also learned a new technique for making eyes. Rather than layering several colors of felt, I used acrylic craft paint directly on the felt. I absolutely LOVE the result and will be using it from now on.

Pattern: Shiny Charizard (free pattern)
Designer: Ana Amelia aka MiaHandCrafter
Yarns: Red Heart Super Saver

I feel a little bad posting projects that I am only gifting and will never sell because of copyrights. But I do love sharing the creativity and skill of the artists that create these fantastic patterns!