Crocheted Stuffed Animals

I got these patterns off the Internet. 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fierce-little-dragon

https://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&&note_id=234956509874597&id=234956033207978

So crocheted stuffed animals are really cute, they don't have to look grandma-ee.  I found I like making huge blankets better because in the long run its faster and smoother. Working with a small hook in rounds and whatever the pattern calls for, calls for patience and it kind of hurt my hands after awhile. So I'm not saying boooooo to the cuties. I'm just saying there cute but for me they are a lot of work. I guess I'm just use to zoning out doing a blanket and only having my hands or arms hurt like after the billionth row. My great niece and nephew loved them. I still have one more to make for the youngest. It's winter again so I can start crocheting again.