MY MOTHER IN LAW SHARED A SICK MONKEY CROCHET PATTERN WITH ME..

she always sends me emails, and pictures, and things to do with stuff she knows i enjoy..

and recently, last week, she posted on my facebook wall a crochet pattern for sock monkey slippers.

you can find the original pattern HERE

im a member of rivalry, and i was so disapointed to see these were a paid pattern..

so THAT took me on an online adventure..to find a similar pattern for..FREE
and i found one!

its not exactluy the same, the yarn used isnt the same color, but if you got the same colors as the originals, and simply edited the design it could be a near match to those  i show at the top of this blog.
all id have to do is follow the color pattern for those at the top.

so heres the pattern
and it can be found HERE originally

1. Crochet the first 4 rows in red for the mouth.
2. Change to a cream or white yarn for the next 3 rows. NOTE: According to the pattern there are only 6 rows for the “toe” but I added an extra row – row 7 – for the nose part of the  monkey. Just do one more row of 24 stitches.
3. Switch to the brown for the rest of slipper and crochet according to the pattern. I stopped after row 7 of the upper portion.
4. Ears (make 4, using brown yarn)
R1: Ch 2, 5 sc in second chain from hook.
R2: 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sts)
R3 and 4: sc 10
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
5. Eyes (make 4, using black yarn)
Ch 2, 5 sc in second chain from hook.
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
6. Using a blunt needle, sew on eyes and ears.
7. Stitch on nose and mouth with black yarn and the blunt needle.
And that’s it! They are a little more involved than other slippers but for any sock monkey lover, it’s totally worth it! Happy crocheting!

i also found this pattern as well came with some pics

Women's House Slippers!

These slippers are oh so cozy and comfy! Just slip them on, wear 'em around, and when they get dirty, throw them in the washer (not the dryer though!). They are so simple and quick - you can make a pair in just a few hours.

These slippers were made for my feet (7.5 US shoe size) but can very easily be adjusted for smaller or larger feet. Just increase/decrease the last row for a custom fit!

Warning: these slippers stretch! If you are on the fence about how big to make them, make them smaller! They stretch a LOT!

Materials
F (3.75mm) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
150 yards worsted weight yarn (I used Vanna's Choice)
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge
(With magic ring pulled tight)
End of row 3: 2 inches

Notes
1. To make two-toned slippers similar to these, change color on the bottom of the slipper, where the switch won't be as noticeable.
2. To make a strap, chain a certain amount (according to foot size) at desired place when single crocheting around the top of the shoe. Turn and sc back down the chain, sl st into base of strap. For a thicker strap, turn and sc back up the strap and down the opposite site. Then sew to opposite side of shoe (or attach button - don't forget to make a button hole if you do)
3. To make a rim of contrasting color (CC), join CC in the back of the slipper and slip stitch in each stitch around.

Slipper (make 2)

Magic ring.
1. 5 dc into ring. [5]

 2. 2 dc into each stitch around. [10]

 3. 2 dc into each stitch around. [20]
(don't forget to check your gauge here!!)

 4. (2 dc in next, dc in next) around. [30]

5-9: Dc in each stitch around. [30]

10-21: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next 21. [19]
(Here is where you can adjust the size - decrease or increase the amount of rows you do here)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using the long tail, fold the flat edge (at the back of the slipper) together and sew up, like so:

Then, flip back inside-out, like the picture on the right above. 

Now join yarn at the back of the slipper (near wear you just sewed up), and sc evenly around the perimeter of the slipper. When you get to the corners, do 3 dc (one right before the first "real" dc, one in the first dc, and one in the second), then keep single crocheting across the top. 3 more dc at the next corner, sc back around. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off, weave in ends.

 

Ta-dah! You now have a slipper! How easy was that? And that's just the basic pattern - you can decorate it with flowers, bows, a strap, change colors - the possibilities are endless! I would love to see pictures if you make these!

Feel free to make as many of these slippers as you want, and donate as many as you want! I just ask that if you sell these online, you credit either my blog or my etsy shop. Thanks! 

 this pattern couldnt have come at a better time because my feet are FREEZING! and my son took ownership of my monkey slippers i got 4 years ago when i had gastric surgery...wore those  at the hospital. well, i had them if i needed them, dont think i actually wore them...lol

THANKS OLIVE (My Mother-In-Law) FOR THE IDEA!
ILL MAKE  SOME FOR MYSELF!

CROCHET CHIMP PATTERN - FREE

 

when i look for a pattern i look for details i like, and yesterday as i was searching for some patterns of various things, i came across some micro tiny crocheted monkeys in different colors. blogged about them.

if you go back a couple, maybe a few blogs in date, youll find that blog. that made me think about  if anyone has made a crochet chimp, as close to reality as it can look.

alot of the chimps i find are cartoonish, or not  really the look and style id like to attempt to make.

but i did find this little fella, and he came with free instructions.

 http://crochetenaccion.blogspot.it/2011/12/semana-de-la-fauna-mamiferos-y.html

i snagged them all...to post here for further reference:

 

 if i ever do this pattern, i shal make sure i update both Facebook, and this blog with images of the chimp. :)

CROCHET PRIMATES - TINY ITTY BITTY MONKEYS!

look at how absolutely tiny this thing is!
cant remember WHERE i saw him, ebay? etsy maybe? cant remember, but i was amazed at how small it is!
amazing!

just went looking for more and found these:

not sure of a pattern for these, and then, im not sure id have the patience and the eyesight to make these, but they are SOOO cute!

SOMETIMES SOME ARTIST JUST NEED TO BE MENTIONED (this ones amazing to me!)

i cant remember how long ago it was, but i can remember telling craig, my husband, how i wished id be able to find a stuffed animal that resembled a real ..REAL..animal, and i could see the ision in my head, always of a gorilla, but couldnt see HOW to make it myself (prolly a good thing, since i suck at sewing, lol), so i went on a google hunt, and csame back very unsucessful..

well, today while looking or KIPWA kits, i was on ebay, and saw a lising for a gorilla, made out of LAMB SKIN LEATHER...
i was curious, naturally, at seeing what, 1st LAMB SKIN LEATHER is, and seeing this doll in different images.

and, im not gonna lie..this ones amazing to me!
bid for this starts at 399.99 (RIGHTFULLY SO! I MIGHT ADD!) with no bid at current for this beauty.

heres the link for this amazing leather sculpt.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIFELIKE-OOAK-WHITE-NEWBORN-GORILLA-BABY-MONKEY-REBORN-ARTIST-ORIGINAL-ART-DOLL-/231161559961

and some of the images shared on that listing!

i only wish i had such talent!


one teeny tiny complaint...i would like to have seen the doll without the pacifier in its mouth, and a full front image.

im gonna have to see if she has a webpage i can go see other works...maybe she has a chimp? and/or an orangutan!
oh my! id SO be in HEAVEN!! lol and very broke! lol

i wish her the best in her endeavors to make these absolutley amazing lifelike creations...and shes on my list of dolls to own now!

ADDITIONAL THINGS I USE TO HELP PROMOTE MY BUSINESS ON MY BLOGS

i try to set up every blog with the same stats counter, visitor counter, and over all stats counter, at the moment i use 3 free ones, i can customize.

each one tied to that particular blog to keep stats on that blog outside of any others i also blog on.
1st ones is: FLAGCOUNTER.when it has way more number to it it will fill up with 250 different flags IF I GET THAT MANY visitors from all over the world. right now, it shows my hit, from oklahoma USA.

2nd is: REVOLVERMAPS, and this one moves as your on the page...rotates in real time, well, not in REAL time, wed never see it move, lol but on the page its active and rotates around and will additionally show hit markers (you also customize this and the markers) from all over the world, the active ones within a 24 hour period will flash.

and my 3rd one is from: Whos.Amung.us
a 2d map that shows visitors fro the last 24 hours.

i love having these on my blogs, cause it allows me to know im being seen by many ppl all over the world.
mosty likely from a google hit, but still...its nive to know im global. :)

BLOG BACKGROUND SET

i like to try to theme each blog out with what that particular blog is about.

this ones about reborn animal dolls im making, or buy the kits for, or dream about, so, i feel it needs an appropriate blog background, to keep you in the "mood" of that blog.

i love monkeys and i know of 2 backgrounds i could use for this blog, but i chose something dsifferent, because monkeys wont be the ONLY animal i work on..
so, i chose a giraffe pattern...not too common, way more tiger, and zebra, and chetah print for everything out there in the real world, i wanted something a tad off the normal path, so i picked this giraffe one.

 of, course, it may change and then THIS blog would be insugnificant to this point, lol
but then, i may never change it, who knows.

did a tad of editing on the title as well, to make it "pop" a bit more.

ENJOY!

TEST FEEDS WORKING FOR BLOG TO FACEBOOK PAGE

not sure WHY there are like a bjillion steps anymore to setting up an auto blog feed to any Facebook account, but there is, and it seems that on some of my blogs, i have to test the feed to make sure its working, by pushing out, a TESTER  post..

which the image reflects hit Facebook, fine..
which is good, because i intend to talk about my work and  idea on the blog, then just post  albums of the work, as well as show the same work on my blog, some ppl may neve rhit Facebook, or connect there, so i want to make sure i have a broad audience. as crazy as it seems, allot of ppl are NOT on Facebook, cant figure out why, because you can do anything and everything on that site..

but for those few ppl out there who are not on Facebook, i want a way for them to know about my work as well, i already have google+ linked in to my blogs, because google apparently bought blogger, so your blogger blog is tied to any gmail address you have, and when you blog, it wants to push out a blog to google+, so thats covered by google themselves, but not Facebook, i had to go in and set up every blog i have to an associated Facebook page.

anyway, without sounding like imrambling on about this...i have networked bloggs set up on this blog now to hit the Facebook page i have had ready for it.
test message wen through, as shown.

NETWORK BLOGGED THIS BLOG TO MY FACEBOOK REBORN ANIMAL DOLL PAGE :Jungle Babies Reborn Nursery

so, i have set up an auto feeder for my blog to hit my Facebook page, just so i can keep certain things on my blog, like personal thoughts, ideas, post pics, etc, talk about my dreams in relation to this area of my reborning, as i have done with all my other doll pages, and activities.

so this blog should now self feed into Jungle Babies Reborn Nursery Facebook page.

see ya over there!

NOTE TO SELF, before you make business cards for this Facebook page: make sure you know what you want,

im noticing i still have BUNDLES in the name when i have dropped that for some time now, thank goodness i havnt made any business cards for this yet.

CHIMP KIT ID LOVE TO OWN (KIPAWA CHIMP KIT LIMITED EDITION OF 500 World Wide)

i have this thing for monkeys, and i have tied to get every single moneky kit available out there that i can find since i am a reborn doll artist.

today i logged onto my email amd saw i was tagged in someones  post of a kit they want to let go of.
owners in the UK, and taking offers, im not sure what to offer to even get this, and i have other desires for my birthday money, i just havnt made up my mind on WHAT id want to do with it..yet.

but heres some pics to give you an idea of the kit, and how others have designed it.

i would SO jump on this offer, IF the limbs were at least 3/4th.
and in dolly language thats where the arm is almost full and you have a shoulder cap on ot made with fabric, so you can see the whole arm, or most of it anyway, same with the legs.

so the kit as it is, requires a body similar to this, and im guessing the  fur is just the entire body made in this fur material (which is fine, but im not a fan of that)

when id rather have a body, because the limbs would accommodate it if they were made this way, that looks like this:

the kit im showing above is called: KIPAWA
made by: CHRISTO SKOUROVAMUS of Athens Greece for a selected nursery: SIMPLY REBORN DOLLS.

only 500 were ever made, and that kits one of them.
i never see them anywhere online. extreemly rarre to find someone with a blank kit.

*sigh* Maybe..one day...