Sorry! And FAQ on Spongebob

I've neglected this blog for quite a while now, and I haven't been keeping up with checking this email account, sorry about that everyone! I've gotten a lot of emails about the Spongebob pattern, and I'm going to try my best to answer them here for ya'll.

What size crochet hook do you use for Spongebob?

I can't believe I forgot to post that information when I posted the pattern... It's been so long since I made Spongebob, I don't know for sure what I used... My best guess would be a G-hook or an H-hook. The only thing that really matters on it is that the stuffing doesn't show thru, so depending on how tightly/loosely you crochet, adjust hook size.

How big is the finished pillow/toy?

Again, it's been quite a while, so this is just an estimate, but just the body (not including legs & arms) is approximately 18in x 12in, I think...

Can you send me the pattern?

The pattern can be found here: http://www.latenighthooker.com/2009/06/he-lives-in-pineapple-under-sea.html

At this time, I don't have any other copy or file format of this pattern, but I might consider that in the future.

What does "FO" mean?

When I learned to crochet, FO means "finish-off" and that's how I've always understood it in patterns I've purchased. If I'm wrong and someone knows the real meaning of FO, please let me know.

What stitches did you use for the eyes, tie, teeth?

I definitely can't remember what I did to make those parts. I do remember just randomly trying stitches until the parts looked right. The eyes I believe are just circles stitched on top of each other. A black circle sewn on a blue circle sewn on a white circle. The teeth are just DC rectangles I think. And for the tie, I haven't the slightest idea....

Can you make [another character]?

I haven't crocheted in quite a while, but I do still have a closet full of yarn! Email me with suggestions, who knows, I might grab a hook and get started!

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to email me. I'm going to try and get back in the habit of checking in here and checking that email account, so please bear with me if I don't get back to you right away. Thanks!

So, it's been a while.........

Yep, I went and disappeared again! No real reason, I think after last winter's farmer's markets, I got burnt out on crocheting. So I started quilting! However, now that it's cooling off here in Texas, I've kinda got the crochet itch back. Once I finish off one of my quilts for Christmas, I'll be getting back into crocheting, blogging, and posting pictures and patterns!

I know, I know, I've been gone for a while, BUT there is a good reason!

So, I've been MIA for a bit... Last time I randomly disappeared, it was pretty much just that, random. This time however, I have a great reason for it! The bf/fiance and I moved into a new house! :) But now that I'm starting to get settled in, and I finally got my computer set up and my cable and internet hooked up, I can hopefully get back to work crocheting, crafting, and posting! I'll leave you guys for now with some pictures of the new place!

The many, many boxes of office/yarn/craft stuff that still need to be unpacked.

(Excuse the mess haha) More cabinets than I'll ever know what to do with... I could buy $500 in food and Mother Hubbard's cupboard would still look bare :\

My big bright dining room :)

See! Even MORE freakin cabinets!

The living room is finally starting to come together though :)

And The Winner Is....!

(Sorry this is so late in the evening guys and gals!)

So the winner is..... jennawing! Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who participated, and I'll have a new giveaway posted up possibly sometime this week, so I hope to see ya'll come back again and bring some friends! Jennawing, shoot me an email with your information, and I'll get the box in the mail :D

Get In On The Giveaway!!!

And here it is! The giveaway item is.... *drum roll please* This gorgeous forest green/plum colored scarf! It's super soft and lacy so it gives you the warmth you want without being too bulky and hot. Post a comment on this post to submit an entry to win, PLUS to earn an extra submission, link to my blog and leave another comment with the link! I'll be randomly picking a post number, so everything is nice and fair. Giveaway entry closes 5pm Central Time on Friday, Jan 15th. The winner will be announced on Monday, Jan 18th and the prize will be shipped out on Tuesday :) Good luck everyone, and tell your friends!

UPDATE! -- I've added a surprise item to the box! Hmmmm, what could it be?!