Mugstached
The other night I was prepping a mug for my "You Look Good Enough to Eat" mirror wall art collection (which I have sadly only made one of thus far), when an amusing idea hit me: What if I exchanged my usual smiling rosey-cheeked mug for a mustached hipster mug.
A couple years ago before quiting a job, I crocheted a mini mocha mug keychain for a coffee-addicted coworker, and have since wanted to make more, but never got around to it. All but one of the mugs I have ever crocheted have been white, and knowing that natural wear and use will ultimately discolor an accessory item, I cringe at the thought of producing future dirty white keychains. But I can't deny my attraction to white mugs, so I chose white, a nice honeydew, and a seafoam color for my prototypes. I think I could get away with making these mugs in a lot of different colors and it still be cute, so I'm excited about that option.
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After mentioning my "mustached mug keychain" idea to Facebook friend and supporter, Mike Toomey, he automatically thought mug as in beer mug. What a classic (mis)interpretation! I immediately drew a sketch and got to work. I knew the trickiest part would be creating beer head. I used the "bobble" technique I picked up from making a cherry pie to imitate the foam. The trick was to create these excess bobbles at random sections while not affecting, but still increasing, the base shape at the same time. I then used double-crochet stitches as I do when I make frosted donuts, to fold and create the appearance of foam over the sides of the mug. The end product reminds me of popcorn and Colonel Sanders, but I think it came out pretty successful.
A couple years ago before quiting a job, I crocheted a mini mocha mug keychain for a coffee-addicted coworker, and have since wanted to make more, but never got around to it. All but one of the mugs I have ever crocheted have been white, and knowing that natural wear and use will ultimately discolor an accessory item, I cringe at the thought of producing future dirty white keychains. But I can't deny my attraction to white mugs, so I chose white, a nice honeydew, and a seafoam color for my prototypes. I think I could get away with making these mugs in a lot of different colors and it still be cute, so I'm excited about that option.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHvLmWVlS-MKE4CwVnBWStOHBqkEK2K2EN7fjtm0xy6vTqadLciqmzR3c5-zX8EPbtzTWoyzaWtScS9LCIcfnsOedjO1mQL91MBtT3QTEQYZkZduzcizUZfed6maRZEC7AMykzmk1mezA/s400/5497889340_3c31f3b393_b.jpg)
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After mentioning my "mustached mug keychain" idea to Facebook friend and supporter, Mike Toomey, he automatically thought mug as in beer mug. What a classic (mis)interpretation! I immediately drew a sketch and got to work. I knew the trickiest part would be creating beer head. I used the "bobble" technique I picked up from making a cherry pie to imitate the foam. The trick was to create these excess bobbles at random sections while not affecting, but still increasing, the base shape at the same time. I then used double-crochet stitches as I do when I make frosted donuts, to fold and create the appearance of foam over the sides of the mug. The end product reminds me of popcorn and Colonel Sanders, but I think it came out pretty successful.
oh my goodness those are too cute! Next stop a pint of Guinness! :)
ReplyDeleteCan you do a root beer one? Those would be perfect for the underage kids! ;)
ReplyDeletehaha I could... it would have to have maybe a black or grey mustache! I love root beer. That reminds me of when I tried to order root beer on the plane once and the guy wouldn't allow me! He said I wasn't old enough and I said, for a root beer!? Then he laughed nervously and told me I could be any age for that. hahah
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