Granny Squares In The Hood
I was making basic double crochet granny squares for a baby blanket but eventually my interest petered out and it became one more projects on the stack of partially completed. I didn’t think I’d really...
View ArticleLacy Crochet Sock Yarn Cowl
I’ve gone off the deep end… those of you who care only for amigurumi will have to forgive me. My interest in not-amigurumi has increased, while my desire to continue making just amigurumi has dwindled....
View ArticleAmigurumi Crochet Hook Plushie with Pattern
Minds, prepare to be blown. I’m not entirely sure, but I think this pattern may cause the universe to collapse or create a rip in the space-time continuum… it’s that epic. If I have inadvertently...
View ArticleMy First Dyed Yarn – Taste the Rainbow!
Since I’ve started making more accessories and things outside of the amigurumi realm, I’ve branched out into different fibers. While I still feel that unmercerized cotton is the best option for...
View ArticleNew website design is up!
I got to that “close enough” nexus before the weekend so the new design is now live. I drew the graphics myself and am pretty happy with it. Still need to tweak a few things and update some things but...
View ArticleHappy Birthday To Me
Today is my birthday and I’ve been surprised by my awesome husband with an incredibly lucky find of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in the more elusive colours of their Fruit Line. He cleaned out their...
View ArticleDeadmau5 Head Amigurumi Pattern
This deadmau5 head keychain was a special request for a friend who is a big deadmau5 (pronounced Dead Mouse) fan. For those who don’t know, he is an electro-house music producer from Canada. It’s a...
View ArticleIndiana Fall
I bought some Briggs Little Regal yarn in Gold to experiment with cold pour over-dye. It’s a pretty affordable, moderately scratchy Canadian wool from New Brunswick that is often found in local LYS. I...
View ArticleBatman Amigurumi Pattern (Gotham City Impostors)
Inspired by the awesomeness that is Gotham City Impostors, this amigurumi Batman has a little stubby build that matches the style of the game art in loading screens, business bat mascot and the calling...
View ArticleAdam’s Amigurumi Rabbit with Carrot
When meeting a newly born baby, one must always come bearing gifts. Seeing as I was out of frankincense, don’t know what myrrh is and I’m not all that biblical to start out with, I figured a cute...
View ArticleChubby Cat, Bunny, Bear or Pig Amigurumi Pattern
I haven’t had a pattern for a while so here is another multi-purpose pattern that can be used to make several different types of animals in similar styles. They are chubby little short cuties around 2...
View ArticleBorderlands 2 – Claptrap (CL4P-TP) Amigurumi
Borderlands 2 has been seriously cutting into my crochet time since it’s release. I’ve got a Gunzerker and a Siren all the way through the story and have really enjoyed playing it with friends and...
View ArticleBorderlands 2 Claptrap (CL4P-T4P) Amigurumi Pattern
It’s finally here! The pattern for my Claptrap amigurumi is an intermediate pattern not recommended for those just starting with crochet. He is made with a 3.5mm hook and reinforced with plastic canvas...
View ArticleA word about requests for help
My interests in fibre and textiles has evolved beyond amigurumi, to the point where I don’t make much any more, and when I do I have very little if any interest in writing out the pattern, taking...
View ArticleSuper Goomba Brothers – Free Amigurumi Pattern
I’ve long suspected the lowly Goombas of the Marioverse long for different lives as they watched the swarthy Italian plumbers seek adventure and treasures with envy, perhaps even jealousy. These two...
View ArticleHappy New Year People!
Things have been quiet but I am currently working on a knit (OMG WTF can you believe it????) Little Big Planet 3 pattern which should be coming soon. I have 183 comments to go through… curious how many...
View ArticleIf you love luxury fibres and kick ass colours…
Please support me and have a look at my independent yarn company JOMA Yarn. Every purchase supports me with a tiny little amount of money after expenses that lets me delve further into the hobby! I...
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