by ChiWei | Sep 28, 2018 | Crochet, Knitting, Tutorials, Tutorials
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...
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 | Sep 26, 2018 | Crochet, Tutorials
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...
by ChiWei | Sep 18, 2018 | Accessories, All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Summer
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...
by ChiWei | Sep 10, 2018 | Accessories, All Designs, Free Patterns, Knitting
Did you know the World Day of Bullying Prevention is coming up in just a few short weeks on October 1? That Monday kicks off the National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month for the whole month of October. Make a Mixtape Beanie or other crochet and knit hats to...
by ChiWei | Jul 6, 2018 | Accessories, All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns
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....
by ChiWei | Jul 2, 2018 | All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Kids & Toys
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...
by ChiWei | Jun 25, 2018 | Accessories, All Designs, Crochet, Free Patterns, Summer
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...
