Hello crochet friends! Today, I am releasing a new pattern, and this is probably the pattern I’m the most proud of. To do this pattern justice however, I have to tell you how it was conceived and what it represents. I hope you’ll take the time to read Greg the Care Bear’s story, and, if… Continue reading Behind the Scenes – Greg the Care Bear’s story
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Emma Crafts Vlog 4 – Short and (Christmas candy) sweet
Hello crafty friends! It is time again for my monthly craft video blog! November has been quite productive, but I think I will take some time off during December as we have (hopefully, if all goes to plan) holidays planned to see family. I have finished a few Christmas presents (I was early for once!)… Continue reading Emma Crafts Vlog 4 – Short and (Christmas candy) sweet
Emma Crafts Vlog 1 – A new adventure and a lot of finished projects
Hello crochet (and knitting) friends! I have been wanting to do this for a long time, but I finally took the plunge! I am starting a craft vlog! I used to blog very regularly about all my craft projects (some of you might remember my time blogging on emmacraftprojects.wordpress.com) but between my couple of kiddies… Continue reading Emma Crafts Vlog 1 – A new adventure and a lot of finished projects
Amigurumi Showcase 2021 – Shortlisted designs
Happy Saturday my crochet friends! Here we go again, the Amigurumi Showcase design contest is back on Instagram and this year it had a specific theme: super heroes! The amigurumi also had to fit in the palm of your hand, same as last year. For a bit of background, this design contest was open to… Continue reading Amigurumi Showcase 2021 – Shortlisted designs
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 Showcase – Shortlisted Designs and Winner
Hello crocheters! That's it! The #amigurumishowcase is over, and the winner has been announced! It was such a fun contest and I loved all the beautiful designs that were released for free during this month. I hope you have enjoyed my selection so far and that you will share if you make any of them.… Continue reading Amigurumi Showcase – Shortlisted Designs and Winner
Amigurumi Showcase – Free patterns part 3
Hello crocheters! Here is part 3 of my amigurumi showcase selection. I have selected six more free patterns for you and I hope you enjoy them! 1. Quetzal. This little bird is so so cute! Maribel is a relatively new designer but she already has some very cute patterns in her Ravelry store. https://www.instagram.com/p/CFcqlTth41T/ 2.… Continue reading Amigurumi Showcase – Free patterns part 3
Amigurumi Showcase – Free patterns part 2
Hello crocheters! So many more cute free patterns from the amigurumi showcase have been released in the last week, I'm super excited to share those with you! Let me know if you have made any of those, I'd love to check out your makes. I will update this post once I have made all the… Continue reading Amigurumi Showcase – Free patterns part 2
Amigurumi Showcase – Free patterns part 1
Hello crocheters! As promised here is the first round of free patterns that have been made available as part of the Amigurumi Showcase! I will only be sharing the patterns that have caught my eye and that I am planning to make myself (I will update this post with pictures of my makes once I… Continue reading Amigurumi Showcase – Free patterns part 1
Feature – Amigurumi Showcase Shortlisted Designs
Hello crafters! I'm here to report on the #amigurumishowcase that was organised over on Instagram. My pattern, Gigi the Galah (you can see her design process here) was not shortlisted but fear not, I have now sent my pattern to testers and it will be released for free in a few weeks as promised! I… Continue reading Feature – Amigurumi Showcase Shortlisted Designs