When Travel Knitting is Everyday Knitting

A little amigurumi toy raindrop

What is Amigurumi?

What is amigurumi? Why, it's your new crochet obsession, of course.  Amigurumi is the art of crocheting or knitting toys.…
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A little amigurumi toy raindrop

How to Crochet Amigurumi Raindrops

All week I've been humming raindrops keep fallin' on my head. All because of these adorable crochet amigurumi raindrops! Summer…
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Completed handknit socks

How to Knit Toe Up Socks

I think that every knitter should know how to knit toe up socks. I'm biased: I learned how to knit…
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colour crochet blanket

Crochet and Knitting is Really, Really, Really Good For You

It's official. Crochet and knitting is good for you. That was the topic of my talk at Nerd Nite recently,…
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The finished Happy Pill-ow. Make your own with a free crochet pattern.

Free Crochet Pattern - Happy Pill-ows

Smile! Happy Pill-ows are happy to see you! These pastel pillows are designed for any gauge. My free original pattern lists…
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Golden snitch crochet pattern for amigurumi beginners

Original Pattern - Golden Snitch

A crochet golden snitch pattern was the first crochet pattern I ever wrote up. And you can get it here! In…
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Golden snitch crochet pattern for amigurumi beginners

Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns for Beginners

Why do you want free amigurumi patterns, when there are so many great ones available for a dollar? Perhaps you're just…
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Baby hat to knit with bear ears.

Baby Boom Bear or Bunny Beanie

Have you ever noticed that just like buses, babies seem to come all at once? It seems there's never just one…
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Crochet an oval tutorail

How to crochet an oval shape - without counting stitches

Ovals are everywhere in amigurumi. Thing of teddy bear's tummies, or even the white of a fried egg! This tutorial will…
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Adorable crocheted tomato

How to get started with Amigurumi

So you want to crochet something cure, but don't know how to get started with amigurumi? This post is for…
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