Archive for April 3rd, 2008

Felted Wool — Dread/Headband

This is my first felting project. I’m allergic to wool, so I haven’t tried any felting before, but I see so many projects that others have felted so I thought I would give it a try. I bought some wool the other day at Hobby Lobby, so this morning I crocheted a simple headband, and the wool didn’t bother me at all while I crocheted. I was surprised. Here is my finished head/dreadband before felting:

wool head/dreadband

I put it in a sink of hot water. After I took this pic, I added detergent and scrubbed it vigorously with a cloth. Then I put it in the dryer on hot.

in sink felting wool headband

Here is the head/dreadband after felting. It didn’t felt as much as I had pictured. I’m not sure if I need a different type of wool, or what. I like it, though, but I’m planning on experimenting more with this felting thing.

felted wool dread/headband

And now for the action shots!

felted dread/headband action shot

felted dread/headband action shot

My Dreads are One Month Old today! Yaay!!

Here’s a close-up of the felting:

felted dread/headband closeup

 

April 03 2008 | Hobby Lobby and Yarn and crochet and dreadband and dreads and felted wool and headband and wool | 1 Comment »

Orange Fuzzy Headband

Orange Fuzzy Dreadband

I used the Orange Fuzzy 99 cent yarn I got at Hobby Lobby the other day. Not sure if the fuzzy looks so hot for a headband, so I’m thinking about using the other skeins for fuzzy socks. :) Who knows what I might come up with.

Pattern

April 03 2008 | Hobby Lobby and Yarn and crochet and dreadband and dreads and headband and pattern links | No Comments »

McDonald’s Toddler Toy — Another Piece to the Collection

Crochet Castle Toddler McDonalds Toy

This is a really cute one of the Ronald McDonald Toddler Toys that come in Happy Meals for Babies under 3 — Another one of my favorites! I’m not sure if its part of my clown obsession or if its because McDonalds brainwashed me as a child. Either way, looking at these just makes me feel happy! (Or it could be the espresso coursing through my veins at 11:55 PM!)

April 03 2008 | Happy Meal Toys and McDonalds and clowns and coffee | No Comments »