Still having trouble getting the Basic Head to come out just right? Well, I've posted a video showing it being made from start to finish.
Check it out here:
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dujAxCSn6Rg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szDGy1bY7mw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
As a follow-up to my earlier video on how to make the Cthulhu head and tentacles from Creepy Cute Crochet, here I demonstrate how I make and attach the Cthulhu wings.
Part 1:
Part 2:
For reference, the diagram on how to make the "sl st in front two loops of prev. tr" is available here:
http://needlenoodles.com/pics/tutorial/front_loops.png
Some of the most frequently asked questions that I get revolve around the Cthulhu head from Creepy Cute Crochet, so, I've put together a quick video to show how I make one.
Check it out and get your amigurumi Cthulhu on!
Also, for a more detailed illustation of where to place each of the stitches for the tentacle, I have PDF tutorial available for download
A common problem in amigurumi: you want to crochet something striped, but there's this funky looking stairstep "seam" running diagonally where you change colors. How do you get rid of that!?
EDIT: I've also put together a pair of videos showing this technique in action. You can view them here:
http://needlenoodles.com/home/node/165
The easy answer would be to just hide the seam in the back or somewhere else out of notice, but let's say that this option won't work for you, or that you're making a long, spindly striped piece where the seam can't really be hidden. Luckily, I have another solution for you: the crocheted jogless stripe!
Click the photo above to read more.
Are you having trouble making the Day of the Dead Gal from Creepy Cute Crochet? ...can't quite understand the "pattern stitch"? ...not quite sure what working in the back loops should look like? ...can't seem to get started with the skirt? Well, here's a tutorial which will hopefully illustrate things a little more clearly for you.
Note that the method for making the Skeleton Bride's skirt is also pretty similar, so, if you're having trouble making that, you might check this tutorial.
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.
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:
Today we are covering clarifications for two common stumbling blocks in Creepy Cute Crochet:
1. Where, exactly, do I place the stitches for Cthulhu's tentacles?
and,
2. Argh! How do I make the Ninja's head-tie-thingie?
Click here to download the Cthulhu tentacle tutorial
Click here to download the Ninja tie tutorial
(both files come as PDFs)
