If you’ve been following the blog for awhile, you may have noticed there’s typically a surge of crochet patterns that appear around Halloween… It’s my favorite holiday, and it really inspires me to create. One of the things that I’ve had kicking around in my brain for a bit was the idea to make a… Continue reading Crochet a Halloween Ghostie Pop – candy sucker topper crochet pattern + video tutorial
A few week’s back, while perusing the Aisle of Shame at Aldi, I stumbled on a Halloween-themed crochet kit to make your own ghost scene. It was too cute and inexpensive to pass up, so I tossed it in the cart alongside my other regularly-scheduled groceries. After getting it home, I thought it would be… Continue reading Mini Witch Hat Crochet Pattern + Video Tutorial (originally written to improve Aldi’s Halloween “Ghost Scene” crochet kit!)
It’s still really, really hot outside – we’ve not even had a TASTE of fall weather here in Missouri where I live, and yet… I’ve already set my sights on Halloween wistfully, as I seem to do each year when August just keeps punishing me with hot and muggy weather. My easily most successful pattern… Continue reading Crocheted Pumpkin (or Fruit!) Pie -pattern + video tutorial
Hi all – at the request of a few folks on YouTube, here’s the write up of an older (but very popular) pattern – this fruit draw string pouch! I need to revisit more of my older patterns and get them added to the blog – and vice versa, I have a few good ones… Continue reading How to Crochet a Fruit Draw String Pouch
If you’ve ever made one of my patterns before, or watched any of my tutorial videos, you’ll know: I’m not a huge fan of working with black yarn. I’m sure other crocheters will agree – it’s hard to see your stitches, and if you’re crocheting with poor lighting or at night (as I frequently do)… Continue reading Mothman Amigurumi Pattern + Video Tutorial
I’ve logged so many hours in Stardew Valley – I grew up playing Harvest Moon, and have always really loved playing farming sims, but Stardew is easily my favorite! I already make these little Junimo plushies to take to conventions with me (and I’ve contemplated releasing him as a pattern but haven’t gotten around to… Continue reading Cute Stardew Chicken Amigurumi Pattern + Video Tutorial
So I made one of these little guys on a whim in February or March of 2024, and haven’t really stopped thinking about him since then: The idea is like his face is a little flower, and then BAM, when you turn him around, and he’s a bee! I made a few modifications to him,… Continue reading Bee Balm – Potted Flower Bee Amigurumi Pattern + Video Tutorial
I really, really, really like bubble tea, and occasionally treat myself to a matcha or taro bubble tea when I’m nearby one of our local shops. I recently picked up some shiny black beads from the craft store – I was originally thinking they’d make cute pop-out eyes on some of my amigurumi, and then… Continue reading Crochet a Bubble Tea Amigurumi Charm- Pattern + Video Tutorial
Hi folks! I just recently realized that in the lifetime of my blog, I’ve posted plenty of spooky Halloween patterns, but not really anything more festive and Yuletimey. So I’d like to make amends and share a few winter themed projects for the next few posts. First up, this Gingerbread Buddy! I really love the… Continue reading Gingerbread Buddy Crochet Pattern + Video Tutorial
A very long time ago, I shared my Pumpkin Amigurumi pattern to my blog, and year after year it continues to be one of my more popular posts – rise up, fellow spooky season enjoyers! I wanted to share a mini version of my pumpkin pattern, too. It makes a cute squishy for your desk,… Continue reading Mini Pumpkin Amigurumi
