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Crochet creations for the playful at heart. Amigurumi by Howie Woo
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In Yo Face, Facial Recognition!

Ive been in hiding for the past five months. Specifically, Ive been hiding my face...Have you read the news about Facial Recognition systems? This technology uses cameras and computers to automa...

14 mar 12

Behind the Bite

The recent video of the Cute-a-killer was shot over the summer, mostly during MJs days off work. Along with operating the camera, MJ puppeteered the Cute-a-killer using marionette stic...

10 oct 11

Cute-a-killer *UPDATED*

Do you remember the Cute-a-pillar? I t was made from five faces that portrayed the Fundamentals of Cuteness. I photographed the Cute-a-pillar when it scuttled across my lawn, not to be ...

26 sep 11

Last Drop

On August 3rd, 2011, I received this email:Renato attached these photos of his moms beautiful crochet work:I gratefully replied, and Renato sent me another email:I accepted his kind invitation, and s...

06 sep 11 1 person likes this

MJ-Power Bracelet

For MJs birthday, I made her this band:With a familiar face on the front and a velcro strip on the side, it can be worn like an I.D. wristband.Since MJ is a videogamer, I wrapped the band around this...

29 jun 11

Caption Needed: Rocket Girl and UFO Boy

What caption would you write beneath this playground scene?

13 jun 11

Bird is the Word

My mom and MJs mom are both songbirds...My mom plays classical music on the piano and harp, and sings when she strums folk music on the guitar.  My girlfriends mom listens and sings to a wide ra...

17 may 11

Stalled by Shyness

Do you get tongue-tied around strangers? Do you feel self-conscious in public? Maybe youre shy...I felt especially shy when I was 18. That year, I ordered from a drive-thru window for the first time....

25 apr 11

The Adventures of Old Man Woo

25 mar 11

Jumping from 2001 through 2011

I first met MJ on February 8th, 2001. We had spoken online and on the phone for weeks before deciding to meet over coffee. Later that day, her friend snapped this photo of us at a nearby park:Feb 8th...

18 feb 11

C.A.R.R.O.T. Jetpack DECLASSIFIED

After my top-secret mission with the C.A.R.R.O.T. Jetpack, I attempted more test flights. (They all ended painfully.)But after enrolling in flight school, Im slowly learning the ABCs of jetpack aviat...

01 feb 11

C.A.R.R.O.T. Jetpack

Woomi and I were fighting over the extra-buttery popcorn when the doorbell rang.On my doorstep, a familiar briefcase:Inside, baby carrots:Like most people who crochet, I double as an international sp...

17 jan 11

Serene, Happiest, Relaxed

I just finished crocheting a beta project that I started early this year, and will spend the next few weeks photographing it with my girlfriend, MJ.Until then, heres a portrait that MJ drew of me whe...

06 dec 10

Ralph and Ruth

Last time, we spotted Ralph and his pet giraffe, Raffe. This time, we see Ralph and his partner, Ruth:Ralph and RuthTheyre an affectionate couple:Ralph and Ruth, neckingAnd they proudly engage in pub...

10 nov 10

Caption Needed: Ralph and Raffe

What caption would you write below this photo of Ralph and his pet giraffe, Raffe?

27 oct 10

Robots are Poor Tippers

During the recent home renovation, I found some dusty notebooks filled with half-completed ideas. One of my entries began with: "A robot is a poor tipper..."Heres a completed, illustrated ver...

13 sep 10

The Trouble Sisters

These two are known as the Trouble Sisters:Theyve earned that title: a Florida home burned down last year and the Sisters know all-too-well how the fire started.Look at the trouble theyve gotten them...

19 aug 10

Woos Hues

The house is being re-painted here, so Ive been moving furniture and storing stuff in cardboard boxes. Hectic!Even Woomi participated in the home renovation process, though for the last time:Woomi!

28 jul 10

PSA: Dont Run After the Bus!

My girlfriend told me a story about a co-worker who ran down an escalator to chase a bus, twisted her ankle, fell down, and limped in a foot brace for months.Do you know an individual who pursued pub...

16 jul 10

Speaking of my Grandfather

On the same week I visited my dad, I attended my grandfathers funeral. Though it was a sad event, my grandfather lived a full and happy life. He had the opportunity to say goodbye to everyone before ...

06 jul 10

MJ Takes Flight

It was MJs birthday last week, and we celebrated with her family over pizza and cake. Afterward, we opened presents!Heres a video of MJ unwrapping the gift I made for her (and of her):The next day, M...

27 jun 10

Business by the Book

Thats my dad when he was in his twenties:And heres me and my dad in 1977, when I was three years old:Growing up, my Dad and I had little in common. I loved doing artistic things, like drawing and cre...

18 jun 10

Caption Needed: An Ice Cream Cone, A Boy, and His Dog

What caption would you write below this photo of an ice cream cone, a boy, and his dog?

08 jun 10

Fundamentals of Cuteness 101

What are the basics behind a cute face? Those answers—and more—on this weeks Fundamentals of Cuteness 101. Please save all questions until the end of class.Here is a typical smiley face, consisting o...

30 may 10

Before the Incident: Shirley Stocksdale and the Sofabed

These days, there are many online articles about individuals meeting death in odd ways. The news items float by like terrible-yet-quickly-forgotten ghosts. But this newspaper article has haunted my t...

21 may 10

A Travel Suitcase and an Elephant

Last year for Mothers Day, I crocheted a plane for my mom before she flew to China for a vacation.This year, my mom is headed to Asia again, with an extra stay in Japan. What do you give a globe-trot...

10 may 10

Woomi Paints!

Lately, Woomi has been developing his artistic side. Instead of dribbling a basketball, hes been dribbling paint!  He even dressed the part, though artists rarely wear berets and curly moustache...

30 apr 10

The Flatulating Prince

My longtime friend, "Ella", text-messaged me this story about a windy fella she dated...Thank you for your story, "Ella"! Did breakfast sound like this? I made this can of beans to ce...

21 apr 10

How the Fire Started: Toasting Waffles

Last month, Mr. & Mrs. Tota of Florida began their morning with a craving for waffles but received a kitchen fire instead.According to this article, Elizabeth & Nicholas Totas toaster caught ...

11 apr 10

Woomi the Wabbit

hehe Do you like how I dressed up Woomi as the Easter Bunny?Woomi is mad about his "bunny-fication", but he'll forgive me someday, somehow.Till then, Happy Easter!

02 apr 10

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