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 Fuzzy Bear – what more could you ask for?! Fuzzy Bear has very discerning taste – he wouldn’t put his seal of approval on just any pattern 😉

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:

Not enough information? Read on for more detailed instructions…

Ingredients

• Roman Sock’s wonderful Brushed Crochet tutorial
• My AmiDogs Boston Terrier pattern

Method

1. Find an appropriate yarn (see the Brushed Crochet tutorial for yarn ideas) – I used Patons Spirit. You only need one colour of yarn.
2. Crochet the pieces for the Boston Terrier, following the pattern as written, except for the following points:
   • Use a size G or H (4.5-5mm) crochet hook
   • Ignore the colour changes and work all stitches in the same yarn.
   • Use 12mm animal eyes as your puppy will be larger than the Boston Terrier (it’s approx 9 inches in length)
3. Brush out all the pieces (see the Brushed Crochet tutorial for instructions).
4. Sew the pieces together as per the Boston Terrier pattern. I made my schnauzer sit by positioning the back legs alongside the body instead of underneath, but either standing or sitting is fine. The tail should be sewn on at the very back of the body, pointing down, not sticking up as with the Boston.
5. Fold the ears forward and secure in this position. (If you need more help with this step, you can find more detailed illustrated instructions in my AmiDogs Jack Russell Terrier pattern).
6. Brush the finished dog some more to disguise the joins.
7. Trim the long hair on the dog’s muzzle into a schnauzer-y shape 🙂

Enjoy your cute little schnauzer puppy!

FYI, if you would like to buy both Boston Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier patterns, they are also available as part of AmiDogs Set 2.

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 use worsted weight yarn and an E hook to end up with miniature versions like the baby elephants below:

Don’t forget there is still time to save 10% on your next PlanetJune order – which can include the new AfricAmi patterns. Just sign up for my new mailing list before the end of July end of day Monday 4th August and I will send you a discount code to use in the new shop (if you have already signed up you should receive the code in the next hour or so). Please remember to wait for the discount code to arrive by e-mail before you place your order, as your discount will be applied automatically when you enter the code.

And if you notice anything strange in the new shop, please let me know so I can fix it – thanks!

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!

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 a colourful menagerie.

PocketAmi patterns come in convenient variety packs of three. Set 1 includes Mouse, Pig and Bird patterns; Set 2 includes Bunny, Sheep and Dragonfly patterns.

Set 1: Mouse, Pig, Bird

Set 2: Bunny, Sheep, Dragonfly

Buy both sets of PocketAmi together and save even more: $5 per set, or $9 for both sets.

Everyone knows somebody who would appreciate a PocketAmi! Why not pick up the patterns today from the PlanetJune pattern store?

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 pattern: there are a lot of steps, but they aren’t difficult! I would classify this as an intermediate level pattern – although the assembly is more complicated than my usual patterns, the entire turtle is worked in standard amigurumi fashion (single crochet in the round), with just a few hdcs thrown in! And, if you still worry you may have difficulties, I am always happy to answer any questions by e-mail 🙂

Also, why not take advantage of your last chance to purchase your favourite PlanetJune patterns at 2007 prices? Save $.50 per pattern and $1.25 on the sets of 3 AmiDogs or AquaAmi (sale prices are automatically applied). You have until May 10 2008 to take advantage of this offer – don’t miss out! All patterns are available from the pattern store.

PS – I will be at the Creativ Festival all day today, but will process all orders tonight when I get back!

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!

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I’ve written up the pattern for you – it’s another Donationware pattern, so it’s free to view and, if you like it, you can send me a thank you payment. I hope you enjoy it!

>> Continue to the Daffodils free pattern instructions >>

AmiDogs Set 3 includes:

• Siberian Husky (or Alaskan Malamute)
• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke and Cardigan varieties)
• German Shepherd (aka Alsatian)

The patterns are available individually, or as a value-priced set of all three. If you’d like to purchase them, you can click through to my store to buy (and scroll down; the latest dogs are at the bottom of the list!)

Enjoy!