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AmiDogs Chihuahua is here

Chihuahua lovers, take note. This cute little chi puppy has just joined the AmiDogs range. He’s a bit smaller than the other AmiDogs, at just under 5″ long, and he has biiig chihuahua eyes. To get your copy of the AmiDogs Chihuahua pattern, head on over the PlanetJune shop. And while you’re there, why not […]

ami paint set available

The Ami Paint Set crochet pattern is now available to purchase from the PlanetJune shop. Crochet a paintbrush, paint tube, and palette. It’s an easy pattern and a great way to use up scraps of worsted weight yarn in any colours you have handy. Teachers and budding artists will love it! And it’s approved by […]

how to crochet a miniature schnauzer pup

Since I posted pics of my crocheted miniature schnauzer puppy, I’ve received several requests for a pattern. There is no pattern as such, as it was a hybrid between my AmiDogs designs and Roman Sock’s brushed crochet idea. But you can recreate my hybrid to make a dog of your own, using this magic formula: […]

AfricAmi: Elephant, Hippo, Rhino

The first set of AfricAmi crochet patterns are now available to purchase from the brand new PlanetJune store! Buy yourself an elephant, hippopotamus or rhinoceros pattern, or treat yourself to all three and save 🙂 All three animals are about 6″ long when worked in bulky weight yarn with a G/4.5mm hook, or you can […]

AquaAmi Polar Bear is here

Just a quick post to notify you that the AquaAmi Polar Bear crochet pattern is now available for purchase in the PlanetJune shop. Go on, treat yourself and make your own amigurumi polar bear!

PocketAmi pattern launch

Introducing PocketAmi crochet patterns – the perfect introduction to amigurumi making, or a quick and easy way to satisfy your amigurumi addiction! Each PocketAmi is a tiny bundle of cuteness at around 3″ long, and can be made from any colours of worsted weight yarn – use your imagination and your yarn scraps to create […]

AquaAmi: Sea Turtle + SALE

Thank you for patiently waiting for the debut of the AquaAmi Sea Turtle pattern. It’s taken a while to produce because this pattern is a whopper! The pattern is 13 pages long and includes over 20 step-by-step photographs and explanations so you can crochet a perfect sea turtle of your own. More info about the […]

daffodils pattern

It’s still winter here. The snow hasn’t melted yet, and it feels like it’s been winter forever! I can’t wait any longer for spring to arrive, so I decided to create some spring for myself… Here’s my vase of crocheted daffodils – a bit of instant springtime! Click for larger picture I’ve written up the […]

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