This Shit is Bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S

This banana keychain is making me hungry... and happy!
Find it at Ma Chat Noir

I always eat so much fruit in the winter time. I think I must not be getting my vitamins so I crave it. I was once told that bananas were the perfect food because they are so nutritious and come in their own wrappers. On my cereal, baked into banana bread, or just peeled and chomped on, bananas are pretty darn good. So why not crochet a banana? It seems like it should be pretty straightforward and there are so many beautiful colors of yellow yarn available!

Check out all the banana action after the jump!

Birdwatching

Tooooooo cute! Find this guy over at Yarrrn It

My grandmother's favorite bird was the cardinal. She was from Vermont and she loved seeing the cardinals on the snow-covered branches. I think of her often this time of year and seeing cardinals always brightens my spirit. It's great to see that vibrant color this time of year, too.

Foxes!

I have an addiction and the only cure is more crocheted foxes.
Find this guy at Liukenko (I'm also finding some inspiration for photos of  my amigurumi)

I can't help it, I just love foxes. Their faces are the epitome of cute. Their big ears and fluffy tails get me every time. Plus, the red/orange/yellow area of the color spectrum has always been my favorite. So here are some more foxes!

Hit the jump quick before they sneak away!

Dashing Through the Snow!

This little guy just defines "doe-eyed"
Find him over at Wool and Whims

I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season! As a promotion for one of the local grocery stores, a nearby farm brought their reindeer for kids to take photos with. Have you ever seen a Reindeer up close? They are beautiful animals! Red-nosed or not, this majestic beast is definitely crochet-worthy. Santa's caribou come in many different crochet shapes, sizes, and interpretations.

Hit the jump for all of the other reindeer!

I would keep my brains away from the one on the left if I were you...
Find these zombie-and-nice reindeer at Hey Hea Handmades

Rudolph the Reindeer-Puff! Come on over to With Knots of Love to find him.

Oh, the tininess! If he's pulling the sleigh, santa better take a running start!
Find him over at Handmade by Justin

Who's ready for the winter weather? This guy! Find him over at crochAndi

OMG it came right out of my TV! Serious Clown has the pattern
for this posable, jointed Rudolph. Check it.

Mitten Patterns Galore!

The pattern for these stunning mittens can be found at Luba Davies Atelier

Keep those hands and fingers warm this winter with some mittens you made yourself! They come in so many styles and if you lose one, you have the pattern to make another. Accessorize while you keep warm in mittens of every shape, size, color, and embellishment. We even have some fingerless mittens so you can wear them while you crochet!

Hit the jump for tons of mitten patterns to keep those hands warm all winter!

Curl Up with a Book

A rose by any other name will mark your Shakespeare collection as sweet.
Find this bookmark at KhinsBoutique

The weather outside may soon turn frightful (or maybe it already has for you), but a book is so delightful! I received a handmade bookmark from my boyfriend's family for Christmas last year and I use it every day. I never know what to buy the bookworms in my life--I don't know what books they have or haven't read or even what they would really enjoy. A bookmark is a great, handmade way to please your favorite reader and they will think about you every time they open a book!

Hit the jump for tons of creative, beautiful bookmarks of many shapes and colors!

Flake Out! (Free Snowflake Crochet Patterns)

The pattern for this beautiful, complex flake can be found for FREE at Orb Weaver

As much as I hate to admit it, winter is well on its way. I grew up in Wisconsin, and I can clearly remember wearing snow boots with my Halloween costumes more often than not! It hasn't snowed yet where I am (knock on wood), but I'm into the swing of crocheting snowflakes as ornaments and appliques for my winter projects. I was hunting for great free crochet patterns, and I found a few I'd like to try. Some look more complex than others, so let's try them out and see how they do.

Snowflakes like these make great additions to anyone's winter decor and they are also nice as a little bonus gift wrapped around the bow on the top of a package :).

Hit the jump for some more FREE FLAKES!