It’s fall and that means 2 things: the end of summer and the beginning of craft season. As you prep for fall markets, pumpkins are bound to be on your brain because they’re always a hit. Pumpkins are an amazing project because they’re quick, easy, customizable, and fun! But how do you stand out in a sea of basic pumpkins? […]
Tis the season for all things holiday right? One classic holiday treat that I absolutely love is peppermints. Not only is mint one of my favorite flavors, but who doesn’t love that iconic spiral of colors! In this article I’ll show you how to crochet the perfect peppermint spiral so you can create all sorts of minty-themed projects! How to […]
One of my favorite things about winter is when it snows and the trees are covered in a beautiful layer of white. There’s just something so peaceful and stunning about it. So this year I thought why not recreate that beauty in crochet? After some experimenting, I figured out how to combine half color changes & shell stitches for a […]
With Halloween right around the corner, I’m just itching to make some spooky-themed projects. There’s all sorts of ways to celebrate and if creepy and scary amigurumi aren’t your jam, maybe some cuter projects are just what you need. In this article I’m sharing 15 spooky-cute Halloween amigurumi to make this season from a bunch of amazing designers! Plus many […]
If you’ve been crocheting for a while, you’ll know that it’s a journey of ups and downs, successes and frustrations. There are some projects that you’ll be proud of until the end of time and some that you’d rather stayed in the closet forever. And sometimes you’ll look back on your first projects and laugh at all the silly mistakes […]
It’s the beginning of the year again and temperature projects are the topic of the month. With all the new year excitement, it’s easy to see why everyone wants to start a fun, year-long project. But did you know that there are tons of different options aside from tracking the weather in yarn? In today’s article we’re diving into fun […]
Have you ever been struck with an idea for a new amigurumi project and you immediately jump into trying to find the perfect pattern? But you scroll and search endlessly before coming up empty-handed. Maybe you wanted to honor a pet, but you can’t find a pattern that looks enough like your fur-baby to work. Or perhaps you want to […]
Whether you’re making amigurumi or any other type of crochet project, sewing is everyone’s least favorite task (minus the rare few that enjoy it). No one wants to sit and weave in ends or fiddle with placing limbs in just the right spot. That’s why no sew patterns–especially amigurumi patterns–have become so popular. But what if we’re over-complicating things? That’s […]
There’s tons and tons of textured stitches out there, but generally they’re designed for flat pieces. You’ll find all sorts of gorgeous bags, garments and accessories made with different textured stitches. But what about amigurumi? While not every stitch works for amigurumi, there are plenty that do! In this guide, Textured Stitches Made Easy: The Bar Stitch, I’ll show you […]
Have you ever come across a super cute pattern and you can’t wait to make it, but you want to use a different type of yarn? When it comes to amigurumi, switching out yarn types is pretty common and usually totally fine. However, not every substitution will work out the way you think. And that’s why we’re going to talk […]
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