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new PDFs of free patterns

I’ve decided to convert my free patterns to an easy-to-print PDF format. I hope you’ll find this a convenient option – I know it can be a pain to print directly from a blog. I’m going to send the PDF version to anyone who sends me a donation (of any size) for the pattern, as […]

halloween treats!

Can you believe it’s the end of September already? And you know what that means… time to get crafting for Halloween. So I thought I’d help you out with a bumper crop of brand new Halloween-themed crochet patterns. First up, we have a new set of PocketAmi, especially for the spookiest time of year. PocketAmi […]

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 […]

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