tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43815454137372607862025-10-20T16:51:20.161-04:00A blog about crafting, particularly crochet, including my latest passion Amigurumi Japanese crochet for making dolls, toys and other delightful creations.Sonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00689516381600403154noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381545413737260786.post-70841942397867741712010-08-05T20:53:00.001-04:002010-08-05T21:02:06.047-04:00

Hi crafty friends! It's been a while since I've posted and I bet you are all ready for some crochet inspiration.....maybe in the form of some free patterns?!  Yes?! Travelling around the blogosphere lately has been loads of fun and always leaves me overflowing with ideas and motivation to share with you.  Just for fun I decided to do a nautical theme for our get together today. So grab

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While browsing the web today, I ran across the website of one very talented crochet artist by the name of Shauna Richardson, and I was both fascinated and amazed at what I saw!  Shauna's creations, which she calls "Crochetdermy" are a feast for the eyes, and unlike any crocheted work that I've ever seen.  Shauna's creations are not what comes to mind when you think of crocheted

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I love Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn and I visit their website often in search of potholder or dishcloth patterns. I know they have tons of awesome patterns, but I didn't realize they also have free amigurumi patterns.  Either they are new, or I just wasn't paying attention, but in any case I was delighted to run across these free crochet doll patterns today on their site! 

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Want a quick little project that's super easy and whips up in a flash?  Check out this crocheted ring I made recently in under 30 minutes!  I haven't ever really been one for crocheted jewelry, although I do think that some of it is lovely and unique, but when I ran across this pattern link I was intrigued and decided to give it a try.    There are three different ring

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I have a beautiful crochet pattern to share with you today, but first how about a fun crochet fact?  Did you know that crochet is the last fiber art that cannot be duplicated by machine? Yep, it's true. True crochet stitches cannot be duplicated by a machine. That makes a handmade crocheted piece even more unique and truly one-of-a-kind.    I think crochet is

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Hello everyone!  I hope you all had a nice and relaxing Memorial Day holiday.  I have settled back to visit some of my favorite blogs, one of my very favorite pastimes!  My friends never disappoint when I'm needing inspiration, instruction, entertainment, or just a good laugh. Here's what I found around the web today! First off,  my friend Pammy Sue over at Scotty's

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As I mentioned in a previous post, I have been going through a very difficult time lately.  My husband of 27 years passed away unexpectedly on April 16th and it has completely turned my life upside down.  I think the healthiest thing for me now is to try to regain some sense of normalcy in my life.  Crocheting and blogging provide a much needed distraction when I find myself "

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Hello everyone. It's been almost a month since my last blog post as I have had some very difficult life events lately. I took some time off from both crocheting and blogging to take care of myself and I'm doing better now. I've decided it's time for me to get back in the swing of things and I'll have a new project to post soon, but in the meantime let's do something FUN! In appreciation of

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Well Easter has come and gone and my Amigurumi Peeps and Bunny Boo were a big hit in the Easter baskets for the little ones. I hope all of you had a Happy Easter and that you are enjoying some beautiful Springtime weather wherever you are! To celebrate the arrival of Spring, I crocheted this little amigurumi sheep. Isn't she just too sweet? The pattern for this little sheep, as well as

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Hi everyone! A quick post today to show you these Amigurumi Peeps I crocheted for Easter. I used the free pattern I linked in my last post. Aren't they cute? They work up very fast and they would be perfect in an Easter basket for that special someone.So tiny and cute!Spring time weather has arrived in my neck of the woods and I'm looking forward to all the beautiful colors it brings.I'm off

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Hello everyone! Has it really been a whole month since my last blog post? I'm still fighting my crochet slump but thankfully life is settling down a bit, things are falling back into a routine and I'm feeling those familiar crochet cravings coming back. I finally finished the other little girl doll I have been working on and I'm anxious to start my next project.I just love making these little

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I really enjoyed working on all of my Valentine's Day crochet projects and I thought they turned out Love-ly. I made a couple more of the hearts I showed you in my last post because they are just so cute and I thought of so many things that could be done with them. Like this face: Another option would be to add arms and legs to this little heart face. I think that would just be too cute!

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Hello everyone! I have been in a bit of a crochet 'slump' lately. Or I guess I should say things kept getting in the way of my crochet, which is what put me in the slump. I just couldn't seem to get any of my crochet projects finished! Things that should have taken me a day, were taking me a week due to distractions, interruptions and just 'life' in general. Thankfully things seem to be

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Just as fast as the Christmas and New Year's holidays were over, here comes Valentine's Day sneaking up on me, as most holidays do! Valentine's Day is so much more relaxed than Christmas though, and I always have fun with Valentine's Day crafting. I started a little earlier than normal this year because I couldn't wait to try out a pattern I found for these little amigurumi style hearts. The

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Hi everyone! I'm still plugging away on my crochet-a-long squares, as well as my little amigurumi doll, which is very close to being finished and ready to share with all of you - yay! During my blog hopping today I came across some really adorable and free amigurumi and crochet patterns that I couldn't wait to share with you.Cosmo and Wanda dolls from the kids television show, "Fairly Odd

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I'm having a great time with the Mystery Afghan crochet-a-long over at Gourmet Crochet. I've been a bit behind, but I'm almost caught up now. The group is on square #7, and I finished my 6th square today. Hopefully I will finish square #7 tonight, and do the edging and square #8 tomorrow. At that point I will be completely caught up!I wanted to post a few pictures of my squares so far. (I

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I have long been a fan of crochet designer Carolyn Christmas of Gourmet Crochet, so needless to say I was really excited when I found out that Carolyn has a new blog! When I heard the news I visited her blog right away and was delighted to find that she is starting off the New Year with a Mystery Crochet-a-Long for an afghan project called "Variations on a Theme". Starting Tuesday, January 5,

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Happy New Year Everyone!I don't know about you, but I'm glad the holidays are almost over. The holidays are wonderful, but it's nice to settle down and have life return to normal...for me anyway!I'm excited to share my latest amigurumi creation with you. I have decided that although I love making all amigurumi's, dolls are my #1 favorite to crochet. They are just so cute and customizable, and

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Christmas is almost upon us and everywhere you go people are scurrying around trying to get ready for the celebration.  I'm still busy crocheting and just today finished another Christmas amigurumi.  This amigurumi was inspired by something that no Christmas decoration, story, poem or song would be complete without...the Angel.  In fact, angels are one of the things we associate

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Image by bydo via Flickr I hope you are all surviving the holiday madness, as you prepare for Christmas this year.  The holidays, while they are a joyous time, can wreak havoc on your mind and body if you aren't careful to make time to take care of YOU.  Getting enough 'down' time for rest and relaxation should be high on your list of priorities, and we've all heard the reports

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I'm still busy with my Christmas crocheting and crafting, and I have almost finished my Christmas doll.  I'm hoping to put the finishing touches on her tonight and share her with all of you soon.  But in the meantime,  I thought it was time I shared some more free Christmas crochet pattern links I've found around the web. These little crochet goodies are great for decorating your

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I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Now that Thanksgiving is over and the countdown to Christmas has begun, I've kicked my holiday crocheting into high gear.  So much to crochet, so little time.   My latest project is a cute little amigurumi Christmas bear.  She's a simple little bear, with lots of personality! I think she is completely adorable and I'm

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I have recently received several inquiries about the pattern that I used to crochet this amigurumi Chihuahua.  Unfortunately the link I posted to the free pattern no longer works, which I didn't realize until now.  The pattern at the link I provided was not an original pattern, but a translation of a free Japanese pattern found on the internet.  So for those interested I am posting

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My Christmas crocheting has officially begun! I'm feeling especially accomplished because I finished the first one on my list, which I knew would be time consuming, so I tackled it first. I really had to buckle down though because after crocheting amigurumis, which gives instant gratification, it was hard to stay focused long enough to make so many squares from the same pattern. But I must

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I've been busy, busy trying to finish up all my unfinished projects before I start my holiday crochet and crafting. I finally finished designing and crocheting the doll I started when I was at the beach. "Eva"I fully intended to write a pattern for her, but somewhere in the crocheting, ripping out, crocheting, and re-ripping I'm not sure if I could actually make a final draft of the pattern. In

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