Happy belated New Year!

Much has been brewing in NeedleNoodlesLand, even if one might not know this to look at my blog :)

First off, I have semi-recently been drawn in by the siren song that is handspinning. After a valiant effort to resist, I finally broke down and got a drop spindle at a local fiber festival and, let's face it: it has all been downhill from there. :) More to be posted about this later.

Second, I've submitted a few patterns for a new collaborative crochet book due out this summer called Yummy 'Gurumi. As the title suggests, the central theme will be crocheted food and it will be, with any luck, awesome.

Third, I've enrolled in the TKGA Master Knitter program. I'm working on level 1 right now and have amassed a really exciting collection of... knit squares. Will it be a worthwhile endeavor, or would I be better served by plunging into my next project and "learning by doing"? I have no idea just yet, but it's a good opportunity to get really obsessive about nitpicky details in my knitting.

As you may or may not know, I am mega-huge dork for the Silent Hill games. So, in honor of my gaming addiction, I've made a set of directions for making your own Robbie the Rabbit from Silent Hill 3.

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Note: This design contains simulated gore. If you are bothered by that sort of thing, then you might not enjoy today's post. Please enjoy this video of a cute kitten instead.

What is it about sea creatures that makes them so *awesome*?

I'm not quite sure, but I've done my best to capture it in my new knit manatee pattern:

Squish-able and suitable for intermediate knitters, this manatee measures about 5 inches long and 5.25 inches from flipper to flipper, and takes about 40 yards of worsted weight yarn.

Snag your own copy here or over at my Etsy shop.

Yarr matey! Sail the high seas with your very own crocheted pirate.

Modified from pattern pieces in Creepy Cute Crochet, this pattern is made using Lion Brand Cotton-Ease.

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Yes, boys and girls, We are on the Twitter now. Boldly going forth onto the cutting edge of, uh...

...I dunno. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

Check it out here.

Hello everyone! I've posted a new mini-tutorial to address a few common points of confusion in my crocheted jellyfish pattern. Lots of close-up photos and descriptions to clear things up if you're having trouble.

Get the PDF here

Having trouble understanding the instructions for the Grim Reaper's hood in Creepy Cute Crochet? Well, we've got you covered! Here's a quick mini-tutorial with lots of photos to get you on your morbid way:

Click here to get the PDF

Okay, so, the first news item: NeedleNoodles patterns are now available through Ravelry.

If you don't currently have a Ravelry account, you can request one here.

Check it out! I got a storefront and everything

Second news item: Creepy Cute Crochet recently got a mention in the Lion Brand Newsletter, which I suspect has something to do with my really rockin' Amazon.com sales rank today. Woot! Best-selling author for a day! :P

Thanks Lion Brand! You rock my socks!

Amazon.com screenshot. Annotated for your entertainment.

A knit version of my crocheted ring box pattern-- a new way to store or present a fun piece of jewelry!

Pattern includes seven pages of step-by-step instructions to construct your own unique ring box using just 50 yards of yarn.

Get yours here at needlenoodles.com, or over at my etsy shop

Chooser of the slain, this crocheted valkyrie carries your failed projects off to Valhalla.

Modified from pattern pieces in Creepy Cute Crochet, this pattern is made using Lion Brand Cotton-Ease: Almond, Hazelnut, Maize, and Charcoal.

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