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Amigurumi Star Collection crochet pattern

I can’t wait to show you my brand new pattern for the holiday 2024 season: the Amigurumi Star Collection. This four-in-one collection is the ultimate amigurumi star crochet pattern – completely smooth and seamless, with clean straight lines and no gaps to sew closed!  I came up with the idea for this construction method last Christmas, when […]

Ornamental Gourds Collection crochet patterns

Have you seen the weird and wonderful gourds that are sold for decorating at this time of year? Gourds are fascinating – they are in the same family as squashes and pumpkins, but they are grown as ornamentals, not for eating, and they’ve developed into all sorts of unusual shapes and bright colours. And, as […]

Canada Goose and Mallards crochet patterns

When I designed my Duck and Goose crochet pattern last winter, I was already planning for future Canada Goose and Mallard expansion packs. I also designed my Ducklings and Goslings pattern so the babies would be ready to complete the families once their parents were finished. Now that moment has arrived, and my Duck and […]

Barn Owl pattern re-release

I’m so happy to be able to re-release my Barn Owl crochet pattern with a new option that lets you choose the direction you want your owl to look! I’ve always regretted that I wasn’t able to do this in the original pattern, but I was trying not to over-complicate the pattern. Now I’ve come […]

Raccoon crochet pattern

Don’t miss the Ravellenic Games discount on this pattern until Aug 11 – keep reading for details! It feels like forever since I designed a new amigurumi mammal – my latest designs have all been plants, birds, and reptiles – so I had to get back to my PlanetJune roots and make a new cute […]

Strawberry Plant crochet pattern

It’s time for a new classic PlanetJune potted plant pattern! Perfect for the summer season – or adding the feel of summer at any time of year – my realistic Strawberry Plant crochet pattern makes a lovely ornamental piece, with its distinctive leaves, delicate white flowers and plump bright red berries. Don’t you just want […]

Ducklings and Goslings crochet pattern

After finishing my Duck and Goose pattern, I couldn’t resist a little seasonally-appropriate addition to the families, so here’s my new pattern: Ducklings and Goslings! About the Pattern My goal for this design was the simplicity of a rubber ducky combined with the realistic shape and markings of real baby ducks and geese. As a […]

Duck and Goose crochet pattern

I’m so excited to have a new design to share with you today! I was a little worried that my amigurumi design mojo would be gone forever after pouring everything I had into The Essential Guide to Amigurumi, but, after a little time off after Christmas, it all came flooding back and I’m so happy […]

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