I’ve been hunting down free patterns for quick knit softie toys as I work up gifts for kids. Each of these patterns has taken me a night or two to work up and have made me smile as they came to life. Continue reading
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Rainbow handspun yarn and rainbow birds
What is it about summertime that I’ve become interested again in spinning yarn? I first gave it a whirl last summer and I’ve played with it randomly through the year but last week I truly got the urge to make use of a big bunch of fibre my mum had given me. Continue reading
Amigurumi ducks for kids
A year and a half ago I randomly made a crochet duck for one of my nieces. It was a green duck. To be honest, I simply began an amigurumi shape with green yarn and after a short while I decided it would be a duck. I was hesitant about giving it to my niece because… well… it was a green duck. Continue reading
How to test the placement of eyes for amigurumi characters
The placement of eyes and other facial features on an amigurumi animal or person can define the mood of the character. There are tutorials around about placement and styles so I wanted to show how I test the placement of eyes on my amigurumi before I sew them. Continue reading
Crochet catch-up
I’ve been too busy crafting and enjoying the holiday season to post but I’ve been taking photos as I go. Here are a few crochet projects:
Amigurumi toys
I received a request for a sombrero hat to fit on an amigurumi duck I made earlier in the year. I was sent the head measurement and tried hard to make a sombrero-like accessory. Reports are that it was well received but needs a chin strap to stay on the duck’s big head :)
