New year & my first amigurumi friends

I'm starting this New Year with lots of projects in mind, after a very hard end of year I'm here with a renewed energy, excited about all the things that are to come. Since I've been absent for a long time now I wanted to start with something cute.

I don't know if you've ever heard the word amigurumi [Japanese], it is the name given to the art of crocheting little "friends" (may be dogs, monsters, cakes, birds, whatever). It may seem hard but it's really fun and quite easy once you know the basics about crochet.
Today I want to show you the first little friend I did with this technique. It’s a pastel color birdie; he/she is really cute. If you're interested in learning about this I’ll post the pattern later so you can have a friend like mine.

Since these birds are really easy, they are a fun beginner project. They take no time to make so easy + fun + the cute factor equals a great gift for children and even for some grown-ups. Another amigurumi was an also pastel colored piggy.

Lately I've discovered that from the things that seem really simple you can learn a lot. For me crocheting and amigurumi are ways to take stress out of my mind. They fill me with energy about trying something new, not being afraid of making mistakes, because later, as you go on, as you work, you learn from previous mistakes and make everything a lot better next time.

I'm sure 2012 means changes and learning. I'm eager to learn a lot more about everything; you name it, amigurumi, cooking, food science, energy, or anything that comes my way. I'm determined to take all the opportunities I can, I’ll smile every day, there's no reason for me not to. So, I encourage you to smile too. Seize the day, the opportunities. Live to the fullest & don't ever regret being yourself.



Much light & love♥