Challenge No 7: Crotchet a character

[smallhobbit]

One of my flist suggested I try crochet, as their friend crocheted film characters, but I can't find who it was.  If it was you, please wave!

I bought myself a set of crochet needles:



and started off by making a star for the Christmas tree.  This might not have been the easiest of things to do, bearing in mind all I've ever done before is crochet a chain, but still:



It's not bad for a first attempt.  I then ordered a book and some more wool:



And I set to work on the pattern: here are Sherlock's hat, head, and the start of his body.



And here is Sherlock's head trying on his hat (I still have to make the ear flaps):



It will be some while before Sherlock is finished.

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Meanwhile, I have finished my sewing craft.  I was very pleased with the end result and my grateful thanks to Debriswoman once again for providing the kit.

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Lastly, SM bought me a small Christmas sewing kit, so, although not technically one of this year's challenges, here's how it's going:

Comments

[sanguinity]

I'm impressed that these are your beginner projects! I recognize you're applying skills from knitting and sewing, but still. Those aren't still-getting-the-hang-of-the-tools kind of projects.

[smallhobbit]

Sometimes I doubt my sanity!

[sanguinity]

Well, it is the only fun way to craft. If I'm not thinking "how hard can it be??" before I begin, then what even is the point? ;-)

[smallhobbit]

Exactly :D