On the Assembly Line

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween.

Guess I'm getting old 'cause I miss the kids trick-or-treating from door-to-door. Now-a-days most children go to events organized by local fire departments and schools. Perhaps it's for the best. I remember walking from house to house in the neighborhood freezing as the sleet/snow fell around us all. The loot we'd bring home was well worth it -- even if it was confiscated and doled out a little at a a time. I remember the joy of dumping a full shopping bag out on the floor and sorting through it for favorite stuff. The first night sister and I were always allowed to eat until we pretty much fell into a sugar coma. Great memories!


Several projects are underway at the Petunia Magpie factory in anticipation of the forthcoming holidays. For example, this trio of googlie-eyed ponies await final assembly. When completed they'll look very similar to the ones below.

Am trying to decide on a color for their mane and tails. Should I stick with the color of their bodies or mix it up a bit? Any suggestions?

These are child-safe. Crocheted by hand using Morning Glory fiberfill and Red Heart yarn (both products made in USA). Machine wash and dry.

Happy "Snow-vember"!

Googlie-Eyed Ponies

 Aren't these just the cutest little ponies? One of the reasons I like them so much is their hair/mane. Some would say that they're Punk Rockers. To me they're just silly. Guaranteed to make you smile.

Very easy to make too! I had one finished in just a couple hours.

It's amazing the free patterns you can find on the Internet. Of course, you have to sift through a lot of yucky ones to find the good. Plus you have to avoid getting distracted. lol


Here's a link to the crochet pattern if you like to do-it-yourself. The pattern calls for "stripe" yarn; shown here with variegated yarn. Amigurumi Ponies from Red Heart. Note: I didn't make the "eye-lids" shown in the pattern. The blue pony doesn't have the hoofs 'cause he's a wild pony and therefore unshod. Would love to see your rendition should you decide to make one.