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Cynthia Doll Amigurumi Review

Cynthia Doll Amigurumi Review

You all know I like making large, huggable amigurumi, but I've never actually made a doll before, much to my daughter's chagrin. So, when Alison North asked me to review her new book, Cute Crochet Creations, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to check that off...

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Baby Penguin Crochet Lovey Security Blanket

Baby Penguin Crochet Lovey Security Blanket

My contribution this year to Lion Brand's annual 12 Weeks of Christmas project series is the Baby Penguin Amigurumi using Baby Soft Boucle. It's a project that works up quickly, and only uses 1 skein the Boucle yarn. In Lion Brand's crochet kit, they included another...

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Wind a Perfect Yarn Cake By Hand

Wind a Perfect Yarn Cake By Hand

I do own a yarn winder, this one actually, and I love it, but sometimes, I just want the old-school feel of sitting in front of the TV, or in front of a roaring fireplace, or just with a circle of friends, winding yarn and dreaming up my next project. Doesn't that...

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Baby Penguin Amigurumi Toy Crochet Pattern

Baby Penguin Amigurumi Toy Crochet Pattern

I think I'm a sucker for marine animals. And baby penguins are the newest addition to the gang! This baby penguin amigurumi is a ball of fluff, oozing coziness with his festive red scarf and ready to hand out warm hugs on cold winter days. As with Stanley Duck, I made...

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How to Choose the Right Stuffing for Amigurumi

How to Choose the Right Stuffing for Amigurumi

So you're making some amigurumi! I always find it so amazing that we can make such adorable stuffed toys for our loved ones with nothing but a bit of string. But a stuffed toy needs to be stuffed, and there's a few different types of stuffing for amigurumi you can use...

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Riviera Tote Crochet Pattern

Riviera Tote Crochet Pattern

In the spirit of this summer's straw bag trend, here's the Riviera Tote crochet pattern, a yarn-y last hurrah before we officially switch into fall. But that doesn't mean you can't take this bag into the cooler months as well. It's size and shape makes it a great...

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Sonoma Circle Bag Crochet Pattern

Sonoma Circle Bag Crochet Pattern

Here's an easy, breezy, Sonoma Circle Bag to carry all your fun summer essentials as you head to bbqs, the park, or just strolling in your local village. I'm excited to share this bag with you because I've been using it since I finished it. It's just the thing I'm...

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Stanley Duck Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Stanley Duck Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

I figured since it's been half a year since my last amigurumi, it's time to introduce a new friend. Here's my Stanley Duck amigurumi! I experimented with different yarns for this project and put together a series of video tutorials to walk you through every step of...

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Weekend Wanderer Mesh Bento Bag Free Crochet Pattern

Weekend Wanderer Mesh Bento Bag Free Crochet Pattern

Whether you're off to the farmers' market, the beach, the library, or just strolling around town, this origami-inspired Weekend Wanderer Mesh Bento Bag will come in useful to haul all your summer treasures! After finishing my last market bag and fully realizing that I...

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Wildflowers Tunic Crochet Pattern

Wildflowers Tunic Crochet Pattern

The Wildflowers Tunic top is a bit of a different thing for me, since I don't normally make or wear anything lacy, preferring the more casual look. But I've had a particular stitch in mind for a while and finally decided to pair it with a simpler pattern to keep...

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