Hello crochet friends! Have you ever wanted to crochet your very own starfish? With the free amigurumi pattern, now you can! I was inspired by summer on the Great Barrier Reef for this design. I have not been to the GBR in a few years and I really miss it! I hope I'll be able… Continue reading Free crochet pattern – Summer Starfish
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Crochet Flower – Poppy
Hello crochet friends! In Australia and New Zealand, the 25th of April is a Remembrance Day commemorating troops arriving in Gallipoli during World War I. Each year on Anzac Day, we wear poppies to commemorate the people who served for our country. This year is my first year spending Anzac Day as an Australian citizen,… Continue reading Crochet Flower – Poppy
Amigurumi basics – a review of DK/8ply yarns
Hello crochet friends! As a yarn lover, I am always keen to try new yarns (and I am sure you are too!). With that in mind, I thought I would share with you a few of the yarns I have tried/use to make my amigurumi, how they feel, how easy they are to work with,… Continue reading Amigurumi basics – a review of DK/8ply yarns
Easter Eggs – 2020 Collection
Hello crochet friends! By now, it might not be a surprise to you that I love Easter; eating chocolate and decorating eggs were always my favourite activities. Since I started crochet, I have wanted to design my own Easter series, and this is just what I did last year. This Easter Eggs collection was inspired… Continue reading Easter Eggs – 2020 Collection
Easter Eggs – 2021 Collection
Hello crochet friends! You may remember that last year, I came up with a little Easter Eggs collection that I published for free on my Instagram. I have decided to now add the patterns to my website too and to create a new egg collection for 2021. This Easter Eggs collection was inspired by nature,… Continue reading Easter Eggs – 2021 Collection
Nate le Narval
Bonjour amis crocheters! Qui n'aime pas les licornes? Les narvals sont les licornes de la mer et maintenant vous pouvez créer votre propre narval avec le patron pour Nate. Est ce que vous saviez que leur corne est en fait une dent qui pousse au travers de leur machoire et que les narvals mâles s'en… Continue reading Nate le Narval
Amigurumi Basics – How to choose your tools and materials
Hello crocheters! A few weeks ago I started a series of YouTube videos called Amigurumi Basics. In these videos, I am showing you tips and tricks on how I make my amigurumi and I would love you to join me on this adventure! However, I know that some of you do not have time to… Continue reading Amigurumi Basics – How to choose your tools and materials
Naiad le Nudibranche
Bonjour amis crocheters! Quand j'étais à l'université, j'ai déménagé en Australie pour étudier la biologie marine et je suis tombée amoureuse des créatures colorées de la Grande Barrière de Corail. La plupart de mes patrons sont inspirés par mon amour du milieu marin. Mais qu'est-ce qu'un nudibranche, je vous entends demander? Ce sont des gastropodes… Continue reading Naiad le Nudibranche
‘Tis’ the Season!
Hello crocheters! We are finally in November, and that means the beginning of silly season preparations! This year, it feels like we need Christmas more than ever, and that's why I'm so excited to share with you what my plans are for the next couple of months. I will try to participate in not one,… Continue reading ‘Tis’ the Season!
Wizard Costume for Dumbo the Octopus
Hello crocheters! With Halloween fast approaching, a few designers have decided to create a costume contest for amigurumi. Because I love making everything out of yarn, I decided to crochet my costume entry and to give it to you for free so that you can dress up your Dumbo the Deep Sea Octopus. If you'd… Continue reading Wizard Costume for Dumbo the Octopus