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
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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
Gwen the Gourd
Hello crocheters! Halloween is one of my favourite seasons, I love the dressing up and the guilt free lolly eating, and I love decorating the house! In Australia, Halloween happens during spring, but we still have pumpkins for carving and it's such a fun activity. I thought I'd switch things up a bit and make… Continue reading Gwen the Gourd
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
Cleo the Clownfish
Hello crafters! It had been a while since my last free pattern so I thought I would share Cleo the Clownfish here for free with you, as a thank you for your support! Clownfish are super cool animals, they have a special mucus that allow them to live in sea anemones without getting stung. They… Continue reading Cleo the Clownfish
Jacinta the Jacaranda Tree
You can find the pattern for Jacinta the Jacaranda Tree in Indie Road - Botanical Issue. Happy crocheting!
Jay the Jellyfish
Hello crafters! Jellyfish can be dangerous, but they are also quite beautiful. I’ve always liked the look of the mediterranean pink jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca, I still remember going to the aquarium as a kid and watching the jellyfish bloom. And now, you can make your very own! If you'd like an easy to read, printable… Continue reading Jay the Jellyfish
Daisy the Duckling
Hello crafters! With a little boy just over one, we have been singing a lot of nursery rhymes in our house, and one of our favourites is 'Five little ducks'. I have decided to make my own little duck to sing along with, meet Daisy the duckling! If you'd like an easy to read, printable… Continue reading Daisy the Duckling
Terry the Halloween Turnip
Hello crafters! As you may know, I love Halloween, especially all the folklores around this time of year. One of my favourite tales is about how the tradition of carving pumpkins started, and believe it or not, the first vegetables to be carved to make lanterns were actually turnips! The story goes something like this:… Continue reading Terry the Halloween Turnip
Chase the Caterpillar
Hello crocheters! With the arrival of spring in Australia, I love to have a look at all the bugs that we can find around. And of course, caterpillars are high on my list! We have some pretty cool hairy ones around (which can also be slightly creepy) but do not worry, Chase the Caterpillar is… Continue reading Chase the Caterpillar