A Katty Update (Not Crochet Related)

 

So, some have been wondering what has been going on with me - and this is a post I was reluctant to make... I am an incredibly private person and do not wish to air my business online.
That being said, when I left "Mr Doodle" several years ago after nearly 26 years together, I could not have imagined the roller coaster ride my life would take.  I quite literally had to start over with nothing - a small backpack full of clothes, some photos and of course, my crochet hooks.

I began working and started to reclaim some of my independence, paying off bills that the relationship had left me with and had begun to emerge from my cocoon shield ... I was beginning to feel pretty good about myself and my new life.  I had lived more in the past year than I had in the last 20.
Then, in March, I found a lump in my breast.  

I did what most people would do - went to the general practitioner, had the mamogram, did the whole biopsy thing (which was more to appease others than myself... I already knew.. )
Then the phonecall that made it official.  I had been diagnosed with Breast Cancer - very matter-of-factly, by a cold voice on the other end of the line.  Well, okay then...

Sadly, cancer has not been a foreign word to me and I had decided that I would do nothing - I would just give up and enjoy whatever time I had left.  I was not going to be sick in some bed due to chemotherapy poisoning and waste whatever time was left.

But, I did make a call on the next day to find out if I could just have the lump removed and move along my merry way.  It was at that meeting with the Radiation Oncologist that I found out not only did I have Breast Cancer, I have a very RARE, extremely aggressive form of Breast Cancer.  One that affects only about 5% of Breast Cancer patients: Triple Negative Breast Cancer with a Metaplastic subtype.  When I do a thing - I am extreme about it, I guess.  

But REAL friends have a way of showing you the potential for a better future and not wanting to give up on you - even when you've given up on yourself.  One in particular, who has been with me for almost 20 yrs now - you know her: Erin of Erin's Toy Store/Mini Mons - admitted, she was just too selfish to want to lose her friend. 
In addition to Erin and her family, I have been surrounded by people who are more supportive and nurturing than I could have ever thought possible.  Not the lies and gaslighting that I had grown used to, but genuine caring and concern. So I am fighting my cancer and not giving into it.

So there it is - that is what has been going on... 
An emotional roller coaster of self doubt, lack of self worth and loss of interests - coupled with depression, fatique and just overall feeling run down.

The next year will be rough, but as it seems I will have time on my hands (surgery - which is still sometime away is very specific on limitations)... I hope to bring more crochet goodies to you - no matter what happens with my treatment, a piece of me will always be here for you, with a smile and hopefully inspiration.
Speaking of which, if you have read this far - reach out to me via eMail or Rav - give me time, and I will gift you the Cancer Awareness Bear I made years ago to continue spreading awareness.  Check those Boobies often ladies and get your yearly mamograms!!!

XOXOX
~K

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this post, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT/Hook N Hand authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from HookNHand/FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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. 

What's Up?

Hey Doodlers - it's been a whole year and so much has changed!  

Firstly - I've moved!  Starting life over again - new state, new attitude, new me... 
Secondly - I've picked up my hooks... less stress brings more creativity.
So keep an eye out on your favorite social media sites for updates and new patterns coming soon. (Free & Paid)

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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.

Happy New Year 2023

Live A Better Life!  

In this new year,

Let's talk more, chat less.

Let's call more, text less.

Let's meet more, Skype less.

Let's travel more, collect less.

Let's care more, ignore less.

Let's do more, gossip less.

Let's praise more, blame less.

Let's share more, accumulate less.

Let's experience more, fear less.

Let's love more, hate less.

Trupti Paliwal

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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.

What's Going On?

It's Saturday, Nov 5th 2022 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon... I've just posted to the FDbyK4TT Facebook Page for the first time in nearly 2 years.. but I am not sure when I will actually publish this particular blog entry...

Sooo... what the heck is up with Facebook??? 

This is obnoxious!!!  As someone with ADHD, OCD and a few other visually oriented quirks... this is just a visual nightmare. 
I have always pretty much hated Facebook... which is a large part of the reason I had decide to delete the page (Don't ask.. I click 'delete' 2 years ago... but recently when a designing sister.. you know her, Erin of Erin's Toy Store, needed some help with her storefronts .. I used a computer to log in and help her - and low and behold - not only is my page still there, but it's live again.... really?)  but.. this new "META Interface" is .. annoyingly obnoxious.. and I can't figure out how to just make it stop!!

So basically Facebook will only be used as an "updater"....
I will still be primarily using this blog to communicate with fellow doodlers (since this blog keeps me more isolated) - but instead of sending out a few thousand eMails to let my fellow doodlers know something, I will just post an entry on the Facebooks (In addition to the posting of photos to Insta, Ravelry, etc.) and linking to where the information can be found.

So that's how we're going to do that one... it allows me to avoid the toxicity and drama of the social medias (which is harmful, both mentally as well as to my creative processes) - but still allows my friends to know there's something new to tell you about  - hope that works for you as well!
If you'd prefer an eMail sent directly to your inbox - please just shoot a message to fiberdoodles@gmail.com and let me know.
 

A few have gotten really excited thinking I am back... No, I am not, not really.. much like John - my 'return' was a hand forced sort of deal.

I've got quite a few years worth of skin in the game - my daughter is a newbie in the field... and I'd really like to leave her some sort of 'legacy'.. or at the very least.. a great source of relaxation & entertainment.  
So originally, I began to become a little more 'active' in posting to help her as well as just make what I already had available .. more user friendly (especially this blog)... 
but I have to admit - I do have my moments.... like this one.

At this very momement, I am thinking about all the directions I would like to head in the coming year(s) - but tomorrow... tomorrow, I could be just as 'done with designing & crocheting' as I was on yesterday - no inspiration, no desire.. no love of fiber for fiber's sake.. that is the nature of 'the beast'.

Admittidly, the intial flood of "miss you" & "you're back" is very self-eteem boosting.. but then reality sets in and I remember some of the dark things about being "back" online ... 

so right now, it's a "I MIGHT be back...in 2023"!

Okay, so if you're not back.. what's up with the new patterns??
Well you see, years ago, when I started to have computer (Windows - because Windows sucks!!) issues - and after I had lost quite a few PIPs (patterns in progress) - I took to writing them in on my blog (in draft form/so they are not viewable).
Quite a few were actually "done" but I wanted to take better photographs.. or I didn't like something about the finished item; and in a few cases, were meant to be released as a "set", but only a small part of the set was complete... it could be any one of one hundred different little Katt quirky reasons, that most people would just look a me harshly and say "really?!" 
When I stopped crocheting and lost my mojo, I was just going to hand over everything to my girls.  

But... one of the girls would rather 'draw design' than use a hook and the other - who started off strong with the hooking during the pandemic, has .. well, to be blunt - lost a lot of the original enthusiasm she initially had. 
It is really hard when you are just starting out.. sales & engagement really encourage a fledgling's creativity as well as desire; but when you put out a bunch of material and get little interest (hearts, comments, etc) - one tends to want to just move on, especially when you are young and have more energy than patience - and that's where she is now. 

So, all these drafts aren't doing anyone any good just taking up space on google's servers.. so I decided to publish them for doodlers to have some fun with and hopefully garnish some views of her HookNHand patterns.

So, it's really that simple.  Sorry if that disappoints anyone, but there it is.

So, there is a great big Elephant in the Room, that since I've gotten quite a few asks about... needs to be addressed.. even though I'd really just like to pretend that the elephant is just a huge fresh pile of yarn waiting for a hook. 

so let's finally deal with the elephant.. with a brief, but final statement... 

In 2019, for the first time in a very long time, I found myself in territory I was unfamiliar with.. I have always been an extremely independant woman, who for 35 yrs (I left home when I was 16) never came to rely on anyone to do anything for me - I couldn't..

Allowing anyone (let alone a few thousand people), to see me vulnerable - not just bitching about something - but actually vulnerable, is something I had rarely (if ever) allowed before.
Since moving in 2016, my life has changed drastically and irreversably and while some of those changes were positive - a greater majority of them were not - the loss of my beloved Beastie (which I really still have not gotten over) and most importantly, the loss of my personsal security - because I gave someone else the power to provide it.

So at this point in my life, when I should be focused on retirement and enjoying the fruits of a hard (worked) life ..  it's instead time to start all over again, almost completely from scratch - Basically, life was like, "Oh you had plans?  How adorable".....

And that is all I truely wish to say on the matter.  Dwelling on the past changes nothing - can't change what happened.. so it's just a huge waste of time to live or even visit there once you've moved past.

So if you want to hang around, we'll just have to wait it out together to see what the next few months bring... if not.. well, the blog is here when your fingers get itchy for some doodles!

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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.

Happy New Year 2021

Each new year marks a milestone. An opportunity, to take a minute and reflect on a year of creative journeys; talented accomplishments and the artistic achievements that we've shared together in the past year. 

Thank you for supporting FiberDoodlesbyK4TT for another year despite my absence. 

I have been truly blessed to have had so many of you in my life and for you allowing me to continue to inspire and share my doodles with you. 

Raise a toast to yesterday’s achievements and for tomorrow’s goals.

Happy New Year to my Doodle Family!!
Much Luv,
Katt

** I think we're all ready to put the year 2020 out of our minds and start looking forward to a brighter and more creative year !!

Page Updated on: 23 October 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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.

Well the Cat's Among the Pixies Now

 

The cat's among the pixies is one of those Harry Potter things that has just stuck with me over the years... 
It's a magical play on the old idiom "put the cat among the pigeons" - which is a little more aggressive than simply letting the "cat out of the bag"...

So, let's go...

Firstly, I hope you are all doing well.. well, as "well as can be expected" with the Covid Lockdowns and frustrations...
I had not planned on making an actual "hey.. remember me?" sort of post until January -  but sadly, Google saw fit to ask that question for me.

I'll detail that in just a moment... 

2020 has been a cruel year for the Doodle Family... 
In March, along with all the other family stuff that had been going on...
I lost my beloved Beastie - 

Being a "Cat Person", I truly hadn't realized how much losing him would affect me ... it took me WEEKS, just to move past the tears (sobbing.. not just a tissue dabbing tear of loss - but incoherent sobs of true grief) - and months to move beyond the numbness and then pain into finally a sort of 'acceptance'...  although sometimes, even that is still in question... 

What hasn't been in question, is that my final source of inspiration is now gone...  

I hadn't even really thought about Covid, the quarantines/lockdowns or anything.. including crocheting until about June.. which was when my youngest was slated to graduate her final year of school.. and which had to be put on hold until August... (but at least she was able to bid a final farewell to her school and teachers.. originally, the entire ceremony was going to be scrapped all together!  Many seniors weren't so fortunate...)

"The People" (as I have often referred to my children), have taken up the mantle of crocheting and designing!  My eldest, who is an accomplished artist has been working on the sketching of characters which she, one day, hopes to bring to life in fiber.. and my youngest (seen above in her Graduation Gown and below crocheting in the sunshine of summer) has been working on redesigning the retired KISS Series, to fit her own style and personality.

And an associate who tested for me (FDbyK4TT) has already checked several of these patterns, so they will begin being rolled out in January 2021.

Sadly, I haven't truly touched a crochet hook or yarn since March.. 

NOW.. WHAT THE HECK DID GOOGLE DO???

Some may have been surprised to find an eMail this morning from "Fiber Doodles" (which has a "." as the sender due to my use of a graphic for my page's title). 

On yesterday, I began to aggressively update & re-maintain this blog. 
Since FDbyK4TT no longer has a presence on Facebook (or any social media), and Etsy and Ravelry have both been thoroughly pissing off so many of my Doodlers (I've had a problem since Rav became Photo Nazis some year's back and Etsy... forcing it's own checkout on everyone, which I was not eager to do with Etsy's past record of 'missteps' with people's personal information)...
But, I had began the process of insuring that Doodlers still had access to my patterns, especially the Courtesy Doodles that serve as introductions for new, potential Doodlers.

Relinking some Courtesy Patterns, which were once on Facebook exclusively (no more dead links), and looking into eCommerce Carts to sell my Premium Patterns here on this blog; as well as reclaiming images on posts (which had been broken due to their name & Google's archival of it's old photo hosting website) ... and of course, creating/updating a page to showcase them for your ease...
you can see yesterday's efforts on the "Courtesy Patterns" Page  (which still needs a little more tweaking, but I think you will enjoy it) ...

You know, making this blog more 'Doodler Friendly'... 

During this process, several posts which were updated or "published" from their 'draft' form - went out in the eMail you see imaged above; to those who had already subscribed to this blog.. 

I do hope it did not cause any alarms - and well, at least it told you.. Yup... I am still alive :) 

But I cannot explain why these particular patterns were highlighted and eMailed to you.. they are not 'new' entries - their dates range from this year to last.. and most importantly, had no significant changes made to them... (most were merely adding a photo, correcting a photo address... adding the copyright blurb, fixing a misspelling overlooked.. something minor or insignificant...) 

Never the less, I apologize for any inconvenience... and since I do not know what caused this... I can't guarantee that it will not happen again before something of value is truly posted.

And while it may feel a little like SPAM or Junk Mail at the moment... it did create an opportunity to let you see for yourself... 

- Following the FiberDoodles by K4TT Blog is as easy as just typing your eMail address into the space provided below.. 
and 
- It won't truly SPAM you.. even if I make 50 posts a day.. you will get a single eMail alerting you to multiple posts.. 

So, feel free to sign up and be sure to add "noreply+feedproxy@google.com" to your 'safe list' so you won't miss a thing.
Google's eMail Proxy mails out this blog's updates around 10pm EST - perhaps another will come tonight?  

Either way, I will begin posting regularly again in January 2021 (until then, it's safe to just ignore any eMails that may come as I fix all the bugs on this platform).. and at least with the eMail alerts, you are guaranteed not to miss seeing a post - as so many did, when I was relying on a Newsfeed that constantly wanted me to pay to 'boost' it.
Page Updated on: 23 October 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Continuing this week with the emphasis on Breast Cancer Awareness...
We have lost MANY women to this disease.. the well known, 

and the not so well known; like 'that cool lady down the road, who hands out the full-sized candy bars' at Halloween.. 

"You hear me
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine"
~ Eunice Kathleen Waymon AKA Nina Simone; dead from Breast Cancer at the age of 70 on April 21, 2003

Some more FAMOUS names you may not have known died of Breast Cancer:

Hattie McDaniel (Actress/Comedian - best known for: Gone With the Wind)
Ingrid Bergman  (Actress - best known for: Casablanca)
Linda McCartney (Animal Rights Activist/ Wife of Paul McCartney)
Bette Davis (Hollywood Legend/sold $2M worth of bonds in 2 days after bombing of Pearl Harbor )
William McGhee (Actor - best known for: being 1st African American to perform on Dallas stage)
Lynn Redgrave (Actress - best known for: Gods and Monsters)
Vivian Vance (Actress - best known for: Ethel Mertz/I Love Lucy )
V. C. Andrews  (Horror Writer - best known for: Flowers In the Attic)
Jo Ann Davis (Representative in the U.S. Congress)
Susan G. Komen  (Sister of Breast Cancer Activist : Nancy Goodman Brinker)
Rod Roddy (Game Show Host - best known for: The Price is Right)


And to leave you on a more positive note: few 'celebrity survivors' who caught their cancer early enough :
Richard Roundtree - (Actor - Shaft)
Christina Applegate - (Actress - Married w/Children)
Peter Criss - (Musician - KISS Drummer)
Melissa Etheridge - (Singer)
Montel Williams - (Talk Show Personality)
Meredith Baxter - (Actress/Activist)


To those we've lost, as well as those who are survivors - I humbly offer these 'suggestions' for gifts, awareness to those in your life who may need to be more aware of Breast Cancer.
All of these are FREE and have been available for a while; however may have been overlooked, due to different titles or colors used in the original project.

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

The Hubby Cushion -  Originally created as a "Father's Day gag gift", simple color changes to pinks and white could create a truly obvious "Breast" Pillow or Mastectomy Pillow by 'omitting' one of the breasts.

The Janelle Blanket - Originally created as a Baby Blanket, those going through Chemo (Chemotherapy) will appreciate the warmth of a small 'lap style' blanket over a larger afghan.

Awareness Ribbons - Some may not realize that some time ago, I had put up a complimentary pattern for very simple Awareness Ribbon that can be added to pins, prayer cards, etc.  At under 3 inches, these ribbons can fit a variety of needs.

The Little Love Pillow - Originally created as a Valentine's Day treat, those avoiding that first boob squish (Mammogram) or their yearly checkup, could have their appointment made 'for them' by a loving partner, friend or parent, and presented their 'gift' in the pocket of this small pillow.

The Weenie Owl - Originally created as a homage to Harry Potter for a 12 Days of Christmas celebration - simple color changes can transform this "comical hooter" into a meaningful plush for someone who needs a pick me up.

and of course, there are the patterns which have been created specifically for this 'month' and were just recently released

The Breast Cancer Awareness Keyhole Scarf and the Boo Bees.

Page Updated on: 14 December 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share these patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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. 

Upcoming Auction - Nov 2015

It is not often I take a public 'political stance' on anything.  That is one sure fired way to annoy or offend someone; and when you are in the people-pleasing-business, it's an area that you tend to tread very lightly into.  However this is a subject that I am extremely passionate about - and one that influences so much of my fiber art.

I am sure by now, everyone has heard of "Cecil the Lion" and the horrible occurrence that happened in Zimbabwe in July.  And no matter what your opinion on hunting in general, I think everyone can agree that this was a tragedy that should not have been allowed to have happened and the outcry of compassion, shock and anger has proven what the human species can accomplish when we work together with a single voice for change.

For anyone who missed it - Cecil was a majestic 13-year-old, Southwest African Lion living in the Hwange National Park in S. Africa.  He was part of an Oxford University/Wildlife Conservation Research Unit research project to help study lion populations (living structures, conservation, etc) in the wild. (Lions have declined in the past 3 decades by more than 50% due to humans.) The research team had been monitoring Cecil since he was a cub and tracking his pride and territory until July 1st, 2015.

That was when a Minnesota Dentist paid $50K USD, for the "privilege" of hunting a lion. 
Cecil's death was not a swift death. 
Cecil was first wounded by bow and arrow and suffered for nearly 40 hours, before finally being shot with a rifle and killed. 

This, after he was lead out of the safety of his Park Sanctuary.  I will not/cannot give the details of his death, as they are barbaric and what was done is NOT what a true hunter does with their kills. Cecil was a Trophy to his killer, not an animal, just an object. - This hunt was purely for sport and pleasure and to top it all off - it was ILLEGAL and the local guide & farmer are currently awaiting trial for their roles in the hunt.

Anyone who has followed my blog for a number of years, may remember when I wanted to help Cause an "UpROAR", so this isn't just an emotional thing to fit in with current sentiments or trends - this has been a nearly 10 year journey thus far.  
I have been a passionate supporter of endangered animals for years - from campaigning to help end "canned hunts" and private ownership of exotic animals, to financial support of 'sanctuaries' that take in "exotic pets" and making contributions to endangered wild life refuges that take in the sick and re-release healthy "endangered", "threatened" and "vulnerable" wildlife.  So when I speak about the future, of the legacy we leave behind us; I speak from the heart with a genuine hope that there are many more people who believe just as passionately as I do.


I BEG YOU, please do NOT turn a blind eye.  
It is not someone else's problem - it won't just go away or correct itself.  
100 people saying "no" is barely a blip on the radar, compared to the billions of people on this planet.
10 Million people screaming "No" will get a little more noticed.... 
but 100 BILLION people screaming "THIS CAN'T BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN!!" can really bring about change!! 
 

Once these iconic and majestic animals, that so many just take for granted will always be here/after all, they were here LONG before us; are gone - they are GONE FOR GOOD!  The truth is, we as a human species, have already caused the extinction of many, many magnificent creatures!

Without YOUR intervention and voice, by the time your great granddaughter's daughter is in grade school, the African Lion may be reduced to only a memory in a book...  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has predicted that African Lions face extinction by the year 2050.  And may other animals on the Endangered List, don't even have that long!

So what does this have to do with crochet?  
Everything and Nothing - all together and at the same time.  Because I crochet, I am blessed with people who read my blog - therefore it is my duty to make sure that people know what is going on... at the very least, if I can alert 10 people to what is happening and they choose to act - then I have reached 10 people - who may reach 10 more people and so on... 
a domino effect that could actually become a beneficial and critical step in stopping the current extinction crisis.

"Only one good thing comes out of this – thousands of people have read the story and have also been shocked. Their eyes opened to the dark side of human nature."

  - Jane Goodall

Now, think of some of your favorite amigurumi projects that you've made over the years... and I am willing to bet you that several of your favorite animals can also be found on the Endangered Lists!  
From bats, bears, birds and butterflies to sloths, tigers, lions and sharks - there are so many beautiful creatures that we've made with our hands, hooks and fibers that have made the list. From critically endangered to vulnerable of becoming extinct - these are animals that have a very real threat of existing no more...  during OUR TIME.

But ultimately, what this post has to do with "crochet" is that on 01 November 2015 - I will be holding an auction to raise funds, by crocheting a FDbyK4TT original. 

Roland the Lion Cub from the Friends Series, will be modified as a tribute to Cecil the Lion and will be auctioned off via Facebook for you to own a one of a kind fiber tribute! 

Further details will be forthcoming as this auction gets closer, so please continue to watch the FDbyK4TT Facebook page for updates.

Cecil may no longer be 'trending' on social media - but he is FAR from forgotten!

Don't want to wait until November to do something to help these animals?  Please visit any of the websites linked within this post to learn more or donate directly to : Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WILDCRU)

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this page, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT 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.