Here’s another gift I made recently, this time for a newborn. It’s a baby-safe toy that I designed with interesting protrusions and high-contrast colors. It’s made entirely from yarn and stuffing, so it’s safe for even the littlest ones.
I just finished this little dog as a gift for a friend’s daughter. She’s in love with dogs of all kinds, so this one is a special mutt just for her. I used a space-dyed red yarn that I got last year from a Ravelry swap. I really like the way it came out. For [...]
I’ve decided to offer all of my amigurumi animal patterns for one low price on Etsy. You can get all 5 patterns for $10. You’d be paying $15 if you bought them separately, so you’re saving 1/3 off of that price. Sweet deal! Take advantage of this now so that you’ll have plenty of time [...]
So it may not be “officially” autumn for another week or so, but I for one can’t wait! I’ve heard people say that we don’t have seasons in California, but we do. They are more subtle, but are every bit as enjoyable as anywhere else. To celebrate the changing season, I’d like to share a [...]
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 [...]
Let’s celebrate independent artists for Independence Day this year. Just leave me a comment on this post letting me know what animal you’d like to see for my next amigurumi project, and I’ll do a random drawing from all valid entries this Monday, July 6, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific time. The winner will receive a [...]
