Lazy Cat Gifts http://lazycat.etsy.com is a cozy cooperative venture by three friends, Allison, Stasia and Kelly, who met when two were in medical school at the University of Michigan while the third worked in a laboratory. While Allison and Stasia still live in Ann Arbor, Kelly has moved to Philadelphia, yet they keep in touch every day!
All had grandmothers who crocheted, however Kelly really learned well and "retaught" the rest. They reinvent the skills from their grandmothers to design hip and modern pieces, with an accent on creative texture. They crochet in yarn and wire, making jewelry, scarves, hats, and Amigurumi like the adorable like "Little Nemo" clown fish above (10 inches long).
And here's the diminuitive Fluffy White Sheep (5 inches long). Amigurumi (from the Japanese words for knitting and stuffed toy) is the Japanese art/fad of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The Amigurumi at Lazy Cat Designs are all animals from a series called "The ETSY Zoo."
Maybe because the weather is cold and raw today in Philadelphia, but I found myself strongly drawn to the Lazy Cat collection of hats, scarves and felted pieces.
Here's their soft and stretchy Oslo hat, part of a series named for Scandinavian cities. Put it on and feel warmer in an instant.
And lastly, here are their "Avonlea" cozy, felted slippers. Felted from 100% merino wool, these fuchsia and grey slippers will fit a girl’s size 11 1/2. However; Lazy Cat will be happy to custom make these slippers for any size foot, child or adult, and in your choice of colors. The ladies of Lazy Cat Gifts invite you to read more about their lazy cats, their store and their feature articles on guest artists as part of the "90 Features in 90 Days Challenge" at http://lazycatgifts.blogspot.com.
