Food Glorious Food...

I just can't help myself...
Since having my daughters, some of the animals I once viewed as 'disgusting' or 'morbid' just because they 'do what they do'- have taken on a whole new light.  
For example; Vultures are surely associated with death and morbidity.  Well at least in the most general census of birds.  However, I can't help it but to think of the committee of Vultures asking "What we gonna do?" reminiscent of Ringo, George, Paul and John (The Jungle Book) - or the chorus of Vultures singing "Food, Glorious Food".

"...Flesh picked off the dead ones

Rank, rotten or chewed

Soon we'll be the fed ones

Just thinking of putrid meat

Puts us in a mood

For food, glorious food

Marvellous food

Fabulous food

Beautiful food

Magical food

Glorious food!!..."

Ice Age 2: The Meltdown - John Powell
Original Score Written by Lionel Bart - Oliver!

Sort of steals the fear factor away from these birds eh?
Thank goodness for the likes of Pixar & Disney that these majestic creatures can find a new light as a sort of "warm & fuzzy" - or - at the very least, with a jovial sense of humor. 
It is the more warm and fuzzy variety that I bring you as a Handful of Vulture.

The Handful Series was designed to give you the absolute freedom to customize as you wish - creating your very own personalized handmade and heartfelt gift.  Color changes (or lack there of) is completely at purchaser’s discretion. The use of embroidery techniques or purchased plastic additions may be employed to finish your doodle.  Basically - There is NO right or wrong way to make your doodle.

A Handful of Vulture contains 7 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs and instructions to help you bring this happy, 6 inch little friend together.  

Purchase Handful of Vulture on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0341 Light Grey, 0312 Black, 3950 Charcoal and 0330 Linen

9mm Plastic Safety Eyes
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US F/5-3.75mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

By ordering any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.

A Raven or a Crow?

Our ancestors, no matter what faith, creed or color; attached subtext to events to try and explain them in a rational sense - for the most part, we call it "fokelore".  I grew up hearing that birds carried the souls of the dead. Not as much reincarnation; but that birds, especially crows & ravens (probably because of their color), are more like soul taxi cabs.

So it's only fitting that the Crow (or Raven) fits in so easily in with the Halloween theme.  
Introducing a Handful of Crow, the 10th in the Handful Series of promised quick projects.  
Ready in just hours, these cute little handfuls make the perfect gift for any occasion.

The Handful Series was designed to give you the absolute freedom to customize as you wish - creating your very own personalized handmade and heartfelt gift.  Color changes (or lack there of) is completely at purchaser’s discretion. The use of embroidery techniques or purchased plastic additions may be employed to finish your doodle.  Basically - There is NO right or wrong way to make your doodle.

A Handful of Crow contains 8 pages of pattern instructions, with detail oriented photographs and instructions to help you bring this happy, 6 inch little friend together.  

Purchase Handful of Crow on Etsy.com

** WARNING ** Young children, toddlers and infants should ALWAYS be supervised when playing with this toy. There may be small pieces that a child can dislodge and there is potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. Check all toys periodically for breakage and potential hazards. Broken toys can develop small parts which may present the potential for ingestion or aspiration injuries. A toy that cannot be repaired should be thrown away immediately. Please remember to use a yarn which is safe, as young children are likely to put toy in their mouth.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0312 Black and 3950 Charcoal

9mm Plastic Safety Eyes
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US F/5-3.75mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning
*optional Pipe Cleaner(s) for Foot

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
Patterns are sent in PDF form as an attachment to the eMail address that you have on file with PayPal, within 24 hours of your payment. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

By ordering any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.

Palmer the Bald Eagle

Being a city-dwelling East Coaster for 90% of my life, large birds of prey are not uncommon - but it's mostly hawks, and owls - rarely ever have I seen a Bald Eagle.  
But, for the years I lived in Alaska, these beautiful and majestic skydivers were bountiful! 

Little Palmer takes exception to being called "bald".  His white snowy hairdoo is in fact, very full of feathers, and no where near close to bald - but a name is a name.  
Perhaps the forefathers of science, who originally came up with the title; with their failing eye-sight, were bald?

Palmer loves being the U.S. Mascot... er um... "National Symbol"... but in reality he cares very little about politics or country boundaries.   Palmer just loves fishing along the coast line and feeling the winds beneath his wings.  If being the National Bird frees him up to fish in peace - then he's all for it.

This little eaglet wants to help you celebrate the patriotic holidays, honor the military member in your family or just befriend a bird lover (with lots of fish).  
Although smaller than his wilder brothers, Palmer is still out to impress, at nearly 15 inches in height. 

15 pages of detail oriented photographs, tutorials and written instructions, help you to create this easy "Sculpt-Gurumi" friend for giving, sharing or just showing off your Patriotic Pride.  BONUS United States Flag pattern accompanies Palmer.

Purchase Palmer the Bald Eagle on Etsy.com

**DEDICATION:  Palmer takes his name from a man who should be remembered for his bravery, his fearlessness and his dedication to saving the lives of others - a beautiful heart and majestic soul, that represents the best in each of us.  A man by the name of Orio Joseph Palmer. Battalion Chief Palmer died at 9:59 EST as the South Tower of the World Trade Center - collapsed moments after he reached victims on the 78th floor - He was the first one to the impact zone.

Pattern:
 

Materials Used in Model:

Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0311 White, 0365 Coffee, 0320 Cornmeal, 0321 Gold and 0312 Black 
*additional colors needed for Bonus: 0319 Cherry Red and 0387 Soft Navy
poly-fil fiberfill
Size US G6/4.25mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing
Long Straight Pins for positioning

This pattern is written in English, using US Crochet Terms.
For your convenience, this pattern has been made an "Instant Download" from Ravelry.com. You will need an Adobe Reader, or like software to view written materials.  You can visit http://get.adobe.com/ to find out more about Adobe and it's products.

By ordering any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Purchasers may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.

Please note that there may be certain orders that FiberDoodles by K4TT is unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. FiberDoodles by K4TT may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. You will be contacted if all or any portion of your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept your order. If your order is canceled after your credit or debit card has been charged, we will issue a credit to your card in the amount of the charge.

Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable.

All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns purchased from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. Each pattern is encrypted with identification unique to each individual purchaser.

A Turkey's Lament

When I was a young turkey and new to the coop,

My big brother Mike took me out on the stoop.

He then sat me down, while he spoke really slow,

and told me there were somethings that I just had to know;

His look and his tone I will always remember,

When he spoke of the horrors of . . . "Black November".

"Come about August, now listen to me,
you'll be feed several times daily, instead of just three.

Each day you'll get thicker, where once you were thin,

and you'll grow a big rubbery thing under your chin.

Then one morning, when you're all warm in your bed,

the farmer's wife will burst in and she'll hack off your head!

She'll pluck out your feathers so you're bald and raw pink,

and scoop out all your insides, staight into the sink!

But then comes the worst part" he said not bluffing,

"She'll spread your cheeks and pack your rear-end with stuffing!"

Well, the rest of his words, I find too grim to repeat,

so, I sat on the stoop, like a winged piece of meat.

That's when I decided to avoid being cooked,

I would have to lay low and remain overlooked.

I began a new diet of nuts and granola,

High-roughage salads, juice and diet cola.

As the rest of the birds ate pastries, chocolates and crepes,

I stayed in my room working out to Jane Fonda tapes.

I maintained my weight of two pounds and a half,

and tried not to notice when the bigger birds laughed.

But it was I who was laughing, although under my breath,

as they chomped and they chewed, ever closer to death.

And sure enough when Black November rolled around,

I was the last turkey left in the entire compound.

So now I'm a pet in the farmer's wife's lap;

I haven't a worry, so I eat and I nap.

She held me today, while sewing and humming,

and smiled at me and said "Christmas is coming........"

This young Tom is one Turkey you don't have to feel guilty about sitting on the Thanksgiving Day table.  

He is available for your crocheting pleasure at FiberDoodles by K4TT on etsy.  Just like the rest of the KISS Series, the KISS Turkey is crocheted using the simplest of stitches and techniques to create a one of a kind treat for the little ones in your family.  Model was approximately 12 inches in height and about 7 inches in width.  

Pattern contains 2 visual aides (tutorials) for both the feet and wings.

Black November/A Turkey's Lament - unknown author

This story is one that I eMail each year and still get a chuckle from.

He Is Coming...

There will be a new face coming to etsy this weekend..

I caught glimpses of him out in the wooded area today, mere days before his arrival at the FiberDoodles by K4TT etsy storefront and was able to snap these quick photographs.

The K.I.S.S. Turkey - available this weekend for sale at FiberDoodles by K4TT etsy store.  One Turkey sweet enough to eat ...

...but so cute, you won't want to.

Easter Tweets - Which Came First?

The Chicken or the Egg?

These little ones were supposed to be part of a larger set which I had planned on having out for Easter this year.  Due to the family emergency which arose earlier this week, the larger counterparts of this set were never sewn together, nor sent to testing/proofing - which means that there is not time to get them ready for you for any sort of Easter Basket goodies.

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By utilizing any product from FiberDoodles by K4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodles by K4TT End User Licensing Agreement or qualification.
Users may not redistribute, resell, and/or translate pattern into another language for reselling. Questions regarding sale of finished items is answered on this FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog, under the heading of EULA.
All patterns are released in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodles by K4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. If you should find any errors that you feel need attention, please notify me.

All patterns released from FiberDoodles by K4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission. If you wish to share this pattern, please link to the website and/or page - DO NOT re-print or re-post to another website.

The Mini KISS Easter Collection & More..

The Easter Mini KISS Collection (as well as individuals) are now for sale in the shop.  

And will be joined soon by the KISS Mantis (pictured below) and the KISS Ladybug (no photo, yet). 

Do Not Hide From Me!

This little cutie is a bit shy.

He's been hiding in the yarn bin since October 2010.

Poor little guy... he's too cute to hide and would make for a perfect Easter Basket buddy for the little one in your life.

The K.I.S.S. Duckling will be available this weekend at my etsy shop.

November is Right Around the Corner...

Can you believe that November is almost here?  

Oh I am so NOT rushing things!  Have you been in the local stores yet? One isle of Halloween, the next isle over.. Christmas!!

Well, while I make the Halloween goodies to pass out on All Hallows' Eve...

I thought I would prepare you for the upcoming holiday by introducing you to a little poult that you definitely would have second thoughts about eating.

Pilan the Poult.  Available Thursday, October 21st, 2010, at http://www.etsy.com/shop/K4TT