Birthday OOTD// 5 things about me.

Might be the eyeliner that gave me such sad eyes in this photo.


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I'm not really dressing up today :3 It was brought to my attention that I should probably post more details about myself soon. I'll start off with a five things about me.

• Today is my birthday.  I am finally 22!
• I am a twin. 
• I've wanted to be an artist when I was six. Graphic designer while I was in middle school. Last couple of years: web & graphic designer, photographer and crochet shop owner.
• I am a selective mute. Some people say that I'm rather outgoing even though I'm so quiet. 
• Crissy is actually my nickname! 

Now... what are your five things?

Crochet Elephant Amigurumi Pattern

Here it is! One of my favorite animals... This tiny crochet elephant has been tested and the pattern is ready to go! :D It's in PDF form with a bunch of pictures for assembly.

Materials:

·        C or D crochet hook

·        Worsted weight yarn

·        9mm safety eyes

·        Polyfil stuffing

·        Optional: Weaving yarn needle & pins (to hold ears in place)

Stitches:

·        Single crochet

·        Increase (two single crochet stitches in one)

Decrease (skip a stitch or single crochet 2 stitches together)


HEAD
Magic Ring
1.      Single crochet 6 times into the ring. (6)
2.      Increase around. (12)
3.      “Single crochet in the next st, Inc in the next” around. (18)
4.      “Sc in the next 2 sts, Inc” around. (24)
5.      “Sc in the next 3 sts, Inc” around.  (30)
6.      Sc around. (30)
7.      Sc around. (30)
8.      Sc around. (30)
9.      Sc around. (30)
10.   “Sc in the next 3 sts, Dec” around.  (24)
Start stuffing here.
11.   “Sc in the next 2 sts, Dec” around.  (18)
12.    “Dec in the next st, Sc” around. (12)
13.   Sc around. (12)


TRUNK
Magic Ring
1.      Single crochet 4 times into the ring. (4)
2.      Increase once.  Single crochet in the next sts. (5)
3.      Single crochet around. (5)
4.      Sc around.(5)
5.      Sc around.(5)
6.      Sc around.(5)
7.      Single crochet once. Decrease once. (2)
*Leave the last 2 sts alone.
Leave a short tail and hide it inside the hole.


EARS (2)

Magic Ring
1.      Single crochet 6 times into the ring. (6)
2.      Increase around. (12)
3.      “Sc in the next st, Inc” around. (18)
4.      “Sc in the next 2 sts, Inc” around. (24)
5.      “Sc in the next 3 sts, Dec” around. Sc in the last st. (20)
6.      “Sc in the next 4 sts, Dec” around. Sc in the last 2 sts. (17)
7.      Single crochet around. (17)
*Leave a long tail so you can weave it shut closed and to attach to the head


BODY
Magic Ring
1.      Single crochet 6 times into the ring. (6)
2.      Increase around. (12)
3.      Single crochet around. (12)
4.      Sc. (12)
5.      Sc. (12)
6.      Sc. (12)
Start stuffing.
7.      “Sc in the next, dec in the next st” around. (8)
Stuff more.
Leave a long tail to attach to the head.


ARMS (2)
Magic Ring
1.      Single crochet 3 times into the ring. (3)
2.      Increase once.  Single crochet in the next sts. (4)
3.      Single crochet around. (4)
4.      Single crochet around. (4)


LEGS (2)
Magic Ring
1.      Single crochet 3 times into the ring. (3)
2.      Increase once. Single crochet in the next sts. (4)
3.      Sc in the next 2 sts, decrease in the last st. (3)

 


If you make this, please share the pictures with me! I'll love to see :D

Birthday Wishlist //

GALAXY DRESS // GRACIE, JO TOTES // FUJI INSTAX 210 // HIGH WAIST SHORTS    I'll love more camera related things but I'm trying to be realistic haha.


A LARK IN THE PARK // PERFECTLY PASTORAL // POLKA DOT// STRIPED LACE   MORE SUMMER DRESSES PLEASE.   Which one is your favorite?

LIGHT PURPLE // BRIGHT PURPLE // DARK BROWN   I miss the purple hair sometimes so that middle one shall be mine eventually.
  I'm pretty content clothing wise but I am always open to new things haha. Hello overflowing dresser. I am years overdo on that spring cleaning. More donating & less hoarding, right? My birthday is this Friday! I don't seem to have any set plans. I'll be good with a little adventure (probably thrifting) and food. But mostly food.

Last year's birthday post
My goals for this summer is to do as many shoots as possible, save up for that Jo Totes bag and own more shirts.     We have two cameras with their lenses on & 3 more lenses. Flash, chargers, batteries and anything else that can fit. That's way too much for a tiny shoulder bag.  I also MUST get out of my comfort zone and break away from those tank tops. There's certain tops and styles that I like but it's not flattering for my size or there's not enough breathing room or coverage. Why is it so complicated? Booo!


What's on your wishlist?



Happy Monday!