by ChiWei | Dec 14, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Kids & Toys, My Favorites
Some people may defer to the European, Beauty and Beast type of teapot, but this little amigurumi teapot is inspired by the distinctive look of the Japanese tetsubin tea kettles. Of course, at this size, a round teapot is any round teapot, but hopefully the unique...
by ChiWei | Nov 28, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Kids & Toys, My Favorites, Summer
I’m a little behind on the Amigurumi Advent Calendar Crochet-Along due to a bad cold, so let’s just get right to the pattern for today, an amigurumi seahorse!...
by ChiWei | Sep 26, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Kids & Toys, My Favorites
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,...
by ChiWei | Jun 10, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Garments, My Favorites, Spring, Summer
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...
by ChiWei | May 11, 2018 | Accessories, All Designs, Free Patterns, Knitting, My Favorites
When I went to NY in January for Lion Brand’s #LBBloggerBash, I was gifted two skeins of this beautiful silk yarn in vibrant hues of purple, fuschia and blue. I wasn’t sure what to do with just 2 small skeins of yarn, but it turned into a long and...
by ChiWei | Apr 15, 2018 | Accessories, Crochet, My Favorites, Summer, Tutorials
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to crochet with raffia, if you’ve wondered if it will hurt your hands, or if you can make it bend to your will, then keep reading to hear about my own experiences crocheting with this fun paper medium! When I get...