As a general rule, the best way to resize amigurumi is to change the yarn weight and corresponding hook size. To double the size of an amigurumi, use a yarn…
Crochet flowers are an excellent project for beginners since they are quick, easy, and fun to make! They allow for many variations as flowers come in any size, shape, and…
As a general rule, it is legal to sell crochet items made from any designer’s pattern. Copyright law only applies to the distribution of the pattern itself, not to any…
If you’ve been wanting to make a chunky amigurumi out of blanket yarn recently, then this is the post for you! I’ve compiled all my favorite oversized amigurumi patterns (including…
Blanket yarn has been all the rage lately and this particular brand from Bernat has been really popular, especially for oversized amigurumi! I’ve used this yarn recently to design a…
Where did crochet originate from? Crochet originated as a modern art form in the mid 1820s, becoming most popular in England. Its direct precursor was “shepherd’s knitting,” practiced in Denmark….
IT’S SO PUFFY!!!! Ready to learn about a simple, but fun stitch that literally adds dimension to your crochet work? Meet the Puff Stitch! About the Puff Stitch The Puff…
After learning a handful of basic crochet stitches—like chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc)—treble crochet is a great stitch to…
My Neighbor Totoro is one of my favorite movies, so I had to do a roundup post to share my love of Totoro and the other spirits. All patterns listed…
Jellyfish make a wonderful crochet project. They are colourful, versatile and best of all- adorable! As well as practical, seen in Julie Tarsha’s rendition of a jellyfish as bath scrubbies…