Our friends over at CRAFT are hosting a crochet-along for a tiny, brushed amigurumi panda designed by Tamie Snow of Roxycraft. Check out the site to join in the fun. The project is co-sponsored by Lion Brand Yarn. This is a great way to score a wonderful FREE pattern, and learn a new technique: brushed [...]
My latest amigurumi project, the mermaid, features long hair combining microspun and eyelash yarns. Here’s how I achieved this look: I wanted the ends of the hair to look a bit tangled, so I chose Berrocco Comfort (yellow yarn in picture). Berrocco Comfort is a nylon/acrylic blend, and is similar to Lion Brand’s Microspun. Take [...]
Here’s my little mermaid. I made her for the Ravelry “$10 Amigurumi Swap” group’s August theme, “sea creatures.” I was feeling inspired by Ponyo, but I think she’s more of an ’80s gal. She’s all about the hair. Maybe Daryl Hannah in Splash?
Here’s my little bluebird of happiness! He was inspired by my love of Twitter. I think I must tweet my every passing thought sometimes, lol. I tried some embroidery on him to highlight the nice shaping of his wings. I also am using some chenille-wrapped wire for feet. I really like the contrast of the [...]
I’m so inspired by the beautiful colors of these Japanese felt sets. Can’t wait to use them in my projects. Lovely!
Bonjour! I am Pamplemousse, cousin of Honey Bear. I appreciate the sweet, tart deliciousness of life. I love Damon Albarn, Johnny Depp and Karl Lagerfeld, who exemplify my fascination with all things fabulous. I do not appreciate Jerry Lewis or Jerry Springer, despite what you may have heard to the contrary. I leave San Francisco [...]
I found out about the Gallery Hanahou show, “Luv-able and Hug-able”, last Friday via Craft. The holiday show is themed “Medium and Mini!: toys that are either just the right size for hugging or small enough to fit in your pocket, swing from a keychain, or be worn on a pin”. These nursery-rhyme-themed “minis” are [...]
Just finished writing up the pattern for Fielding the Mouse, my latest amigurumi pattern. He’d make a fun desk/cubicle buddy, and can’t avoid his destiny as a cat toy! Just stuff him with fiberfill and catnip, and let the games begin. Pattern available on Etsy and Ravelry. Let me know what you think.
