Mi Casa Es Su Casa

"Yeah, I know Becky and Stu said they were more than happy to have us stay at their place as long as we're in the area... but I just can't shake this feeling that we've overstayed our welcome..."

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Nothing says "make yourself at home" like a chain and padlock on the fridge, even if it's only made of yarn.
 
The website that offers this (free) crochet pattern describes it as a "whimsical padlock and chain to decorate your fridge".  Because your fridge needs to be decorated, and magnets, calendars, and children's artwork just isn't enough decoration, darnit!

Little Known Fact

I never knew Santa had such a thing for cheetah print...

Missing: 8 Tiny Reindeer (+ Rudolph)

What happened to Rudolph & Company??

Santa, I know the price of flying reindeer feed has increased sharply over the past few years, but this is unacceptable. 

(So, who thinks this travesty is the result of a crocheter too lazy or short of time to make all the reindeer?)

Puppy Power!

Gift Idea of the Day:  Crocheted Pound Puppies!

"Crochet Your very Own Baby Puppies... Plus Outfits to Wear"!

What a CROK...

Today's Yarn Yuck is something a little different... Today, I have for you a "MARVELOUS 'CROK' NATIVITY SET!" (cue the wild applause)

(See?  It says so right there.)

Now, if you're like me, you read that and wonder what "CROK" is, exactly. 
Fortunately for us, there's a little subtitle that explains everything!

Oh, so "CROK" is a clever acronym for "Crochet Looks Knitted"... But... wait.  No, it isn't.  An acronym would be something like "CLK"... Or if you want something pronounceable, maybe "CROLOK".

Well, what does this CROK stuff look like, anyway?

Hm...
I leave it to you to decide whether it looks or not it lives up to the promise of "CROK".

They Prefer "Pleasantly Plump"

"Hey, who you callin' pudgy?!"

Whoa... Easy on the oats, there, Rudolph! 
(And maybe we should put out skim milk and rice cakes for Santa, this year...)

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

I know, I know.  It's perfectly natural.  It's part of the circle of life.  Some kids (not as many, these days) grow up on a farm and see the real thing happen before their very eyes.  Those who don't grow up on a farm have probably seen toys like Puppy Surprise (and Kitty Surprise, for cat people).

So of course we have someone who thinks, "Gee, why hasn't anyone made a stuffed crocheted pig with little amigurumi piglets what come out of a slit in her... um, tummy?  That'd be awesome!"

Surprise!  Surprise!  Piggy Surprise!  
How many piglets are there inside? 

(Two, apparently.  And honestly, I don't see how even that many fit in there... Poor Mother Piggy. --Gosh, you guys... I just thought of something.  You don't suppose this is Miss Piggy, do you?  ...Nah, I guess not.)

The best part may be this stuffed cow that is included in the same photo spread:

Mrs. Cow sits and stares at her own abdomen expectantly, patiently awaiting the day when her own young'uns will begin to pop out!