March 24, 2018

Pikachu and Charmander Amigurumi

Here is a little adorable Pikachu and Charmander amigurumi.

Small as putting on your palm!

Pikachu and Charmander

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General Materials:
- Scissors
- Polyfil
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Glue Gun or Fabric Glue

Credits:
-Pikachu and Charmender crochet pattern referenced from Loop Tee Loops
-Color swtich technique from Oomanoot


Pikachu and Charmander

Abbreviations
sc = Single crochet
ch = Chain stitch
dec= Single crochet decrease one
inc = Single crochet increase one
sl st = Slip stitch
* = repeat


Pikachu:
- 2 matte black buttons
- 2 circles of red felt
- Black yarn
- Yellow yarn
- Orange or brown yarn
- Brown or black felt for back stripe

Head and Body:
Row 1: sc 8 in loop.
Row 2: inc* x 8 (16)
Row 3: sc, inc* x 8 (24)
Row 4-6: sc*
Row 7: sc 7, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 7 (26)
Row 8: sc* (26)
Row 9: sc 3, dec x 10, sc 3 (16), stuff head.
Row 10: sc 6, dec x 2, sc 6 (14)

Continue to the body.
Row 11: sc 2, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc, Sc 2, inc(18)
Row 12-16: sc, dec* to close with a sl st.

Arms x 2:
Row 1: ch x 5 in loop
Row 2-3: sc*

Legs x 2:
Row 1: ch 6 in loop
Row 2-3: sc*

Ears x 2:
Yellow Row 1: ch 6
Row 2: sc, inc* x 3
Black Row 3-6: sc*
Row 7: sc*
Row 8: sc, dec* x 3
Row 9: dec to close  with sl st.

Tail:
Brown Row 1: ch 3
Row 2: sc 2, turn.
Yellow Row 3: sc 2, turn.
Row 4: ch 3 turn, in starting in 2nd chain from hook, sc 3, turn
Row 5: sc 3
Row 6: ch 3 turn, in starting in 2nd chain from hook , sc 4, turn
Row 7: sc 4

Attach cheeks, back stripe and sew, arms, legs, and tail. Decide where you want the eyes and stitch together. This Pikachu is 5 stitches apart.


Pikachu and Charmander

Pikachu and Charmander


Charmander:
- 2 matte black buttons
- 1 white oval circle felt
- Orange yarn
- Tail: small portion of red, yellow, orange yarn

Head and Body Arms and Legs::
Follow Pikachu's head, body, arms and legs.

Tail:
Row 1: sc 3 in loop.
Row 2: sc, inc*
Row 3-5: sc*
Row 6-9: dec 1, sc

Flame:
Step 1: About 6cm strips of yellow, red, orange yarn, thread each through the tip of the tail.
Step 2: Unravel each strands of yarn and tangle each other so colors blends.
Step 3: Trim with scissors to shape it like a flame. 
Step 4: Pile them together and twist gently to give spiral effect.

Attach arms, legs, tail together and glue on white felt for stomach. Eye are sewed together with 5 stitches apart.

Pikachu and Charmander

Pikachu and Charmander

March 11, 2018

Outfit Inspiration 22

Overalls are comfortable.
I'm hoping to continue wearing this as I get older!

Talula: gun metal zip-up hoodie / Gap: overalls / Esprit: black tank top / Dr. Martens: black leather boots / Hand knit by me : hat

Outfit Inspiration

March 4, 2018

Tomato Sliced Salad

For people who loves tomatoes by itself!

Easy side dish I like to make with main meal. And you don't have to make too much, it can be small plate portion, but I like to make extra so it can carry over the next day.

This is usually my immune system booster meal that I always have just when I feel that I'm about to get sick. Chewing on raw green onion helps you clear out your scratchy throat the next day!

Tomato Salad



Tomato Sliced Salad
- 5 choices of your favorite tomatoes sliced to 0.5cm
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, grind
- olive oil or sesame oil
- sea salt and pepper

Step 1:
Lay tomatoes on plate nicely, and sprinkle salt all around it.

Step 2:
Dump green onion on and sprinkle salt again.

Step 3:
Sprinkle sesame seeds and ground pepper and then drizzle oil on top.

Step 4:
Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30min so the flavor comes together.


There's no "correct" measurement to make this. The important part of this is to sprinkle sea salt on tomatoes and green onion so the green onion juice will drip through the tomatoes and it becomes more flavorful.

Sometimes I would even use more green onion to completely cover the tomatoes but you can adjust that based on your preference!

Tomato Salad