The Knotty Penguin

The Knotty Penguin Handmade items for all occasions! I am a stay-at-home mother of 3. Two are grown and gone and one is at home, age 6, and keeping me very busy!

I have always enjoyed crafting. I haven't found a craft I haven't enjoyed. Currently I love to crochet but also enjoy painting glassware. In fact I have won several ribbons and best in shows at local fairs. My eldest daughter also has some items for sale. She makes handmade bookmarks that are made in such a way that if the book falls you will not loose your place. She has also written 2 novels and

has 2 more in the works which can be purchased on lulu.com under Alyssa Betz. So grab your drink of choice and take a look at the photos on this page. Maybe something will grab your fancy or give you an idea of something else you would like us to create. We'd love to hear from you!

My menagerie is getting out of control according to my family. I'm not quite sure what they're talking about? I may hav...
07/31/2023

My menagerie is getting out of control according to my family. I'm not quite sure what they're talking about? I may have to consider doing a craft show soon!
If you see something you like dm me and I'll let you know if it's available and what the cost is.

I've been a bit turtle obsessed lately! I had another one that was just a plain sea turtle but my granddaughter claimed ...
06/10/2023

I've been a bit turtle obsessed lately! I had another one that was just a plain sea turtle but my granddaughter claimed it as her own before I could get a picture. 😂

A plant I can't kill? Yes please!!!This one hides the surprise of being able to come out of its pot to reveal a couple o...
06/06/2023

A plant I can't kill? Yes please!!!

This one hides the surprise of being able to come out of its pot to reveal a couple of legs and a cute behind. 🤭
Pattern by Louie's Loops

This is what became of all the pieces from my last post...a jackalope!Each piece was pinned and then hand sewn and the n...
06/05/2023

This is what became of all the pieces from my last post...a jackalope!

Each piece was pinned and then hand sewn and the nose added with yarn. Total time was approximately 4.5 hours to complete.

Some people wonder why artists (not just crochet) charge what they do for their pieces, even small ones. Consider this e...
06/04/2023

Some people wonder why artists (not just crochet) charge what they do for their pieces, even small ones. Consider this example.

This is a picture of my current piece. I still have four more parts to make and then they must be hand sewn together. I have spent approximately 3 hours on it just to get to this point.

Yes, the materials in this case did not cost a great deal, but the cost is in the time and expertise of the artist.

Not all pieces take this amount of time or precision and the price will reflect that. So the next time you look at a handcrafted item, remember all that has gone into making it. 😊

05/27/2023
Another pattern by Rikki Gustafson from her book A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids.Hot off the hook is th...
05/27/2023

Another pattern by Rikki Gustafson from her book A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids.

Hot off the hook is this cute gargoyle!

And now for something totally different...meet Sid the Cyclops!Pattern by Rikki Gustafson from her book A Crochet World ...
05/24/2023

And now for something totally different...meet Sid the Cyclops!

Pattern by Rikki Gustafson from her book A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids

Just a few things I've been working on. 😊
04/02/2023

Just a few things I've been working on. 😊

Just a few more cuties. Those two frogs are going to a couple of sweet ladies I know. Shelby and Dolares, they will be o...
03/05/2023

Just a few more cuties. Those two frogs are going to a couple of sweet ladies I know. Shelby and Dolares, they will be out in the mail this week.
The bunny is a new pattern to me called Valentin by Anisbee. So cute and small!

Some new projects fresh off the hook!Patterns mentioned under pictures.
03/04/2023

Some new projects fresh off the hook!
Patterns mentioned under pictures.

Anyone else loving the gnome trend? Even if you aren't you've got to admit this one is pretty darn cute! Pattern on Etsy...
02/10/2023

Anyone else loving the gnome trend? Even if you aren't you've got to admit this one is pretty darn cute!

Pattern on Etsy by mufficorn

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