Hello all! It's been awhile since I last posted - sorry about that! I wanted to try something new with this next post, so I wrote a cute little amigurumi bird pattern and made some videos to accompany it! (Sorry they're in portrait mode, I had to use my phone and could only get the… Continue reading Free Pattern: Amigurumi Bird
Amigurumi Techniques: Weight
This week I wanted to add a few posts about some of the techniques I use when I make my amigurumi. Have you ever made a project that won't sit up the way you want it to? I've made my fair share of plushes that need to sit up or have heavy top parts, like… Continue reading Amigurumi Techniques: Weight
Kit-tea Weekend Crochet-Along #2
Hi again! Ready to finish the Kit-tea (again, not sorry for the pun!) project? If you're just now joining, make sure you go back and start with post #1! Let's make the cat now! With the color you want to make the cat (I'm working in cream), ch 2. 6sc in the first ch. Row… Continue reading Kit-tea Weekend Crochet-Along #2
Kit-tea Weekend Crochet-Along #1
I've seen people host crochet-alongs (CAL) and I wanted to try my hand at it! I don't want it to be a week-long thing, because I don't want it to be a huge crochet project; I decided to make this a weekend project, starting with today! We'll be making this cute little "kit-tea" cat (sorry,… Continue reading Kit-tea Weekend Crochet-Along #1
2016 Holiday Market
Last week the shop participated in a local Christmas themed marketplace, so I thought I'd share some pics of our display! Here's a side shot of the table- I really like how the stuff is so colorful and really eye-catching! Since it was a Christmas market, I wanted to make the display sort of Christmas-y… Continue reading 2016 Holiday Market
Melty Ice Cream Cone
Hello all! I need to get better about updating the blog more regularly! I wanted to share this sweet treat with everyone here! I wrote this pattern a while back and never got around to posting it. I hope you enjoy! This little melty cone is super chipper about being dropped! Satisfy your sweet tooth… Continue reading Melty Ice Cream Cone
Spooky Halloween Pokemon
Halloween draws nearer each day, and I'm excited! I love fall (pretty sure it's close to everyone's favorite season) so I've been adding some ghosts and ghost Pokemon to the shop. I also reworked an oldie that I've made before! First, we have Undertale's Napstablook – one of my favorite characters, for sure: I made… Continue reading Spooky Halloween Pokemon
Red Barn Craft Show 2016
Hello all! I just realized I never shared pictures from Red Barn! On October 1st, I participated in a local craft show here where I live. I'd been crocheting like mad in preparation of the event, and I felt I did well! Here's a picture of the set up: I had a really great time,… Continue reading Red Barn Craft Show 2016
Free Pattern: Pumpkin Amigurumi
Hi all! I have a really simple and festive amigurumi pattern to share with you all: PUMPKINS! As you can see, I maaaaybe went a little overboard on making them. I really like fall, okay? So to share my love of fall to you all (and in time for Halloween) I've whipped together my notes and… Continue reading Free Pattern: Pumpkin Amigurumi
“Beehive” garter stitch hat
Hi all! Just a quick update! School's back in session, and I'm gearing up for a craft show on October 1st- needless to say, I've been working hard the last few weeks! I wanted to give my poor circular needles a break, and explore the wonders of straight needle knitting again like I did so… Continue reading “Beehive” garter stitch hat