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Want to make your own? Pick up the pattern from the PlanetJune store, and get crocheting!

The AquaAmi pattern range is now available to buy direct from PlanetJune.com. Now you can crochet your own adorable dolphins, sea lions and beluga whales. The beluga whale pattern also comes with a free bonus pattern to make a baby beluga whale!

Each pattern is available individually, or buy the complete AquaAmi Set 1 for a special price.

Visit the pattern store to purchase AquaAmi patterns!

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Here’s a quick project to crochet: a little Christmas Pudding (aka Plum Pudding) in time for Christmas. Hang it on your Christmas tree, or sit it on your mantelpiece or as a decoration on your Christmas table! This amigurumi xmas pudding pattern comes complete with white sauce and is topped with a sprig of holly leaves and berries.

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I designed and crocheted this one last night in about an hour, so it’d work up even more quickly if you follow the pattern!

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In plenty of time for a last-minute Christmas present, PlanetJune Gift Certificates are now available in denominations ranging from $5 to $100. These would make a perfect gift for anyone you know who crochets!

A small selection of the many patterns available for purchase with a PlanetJune Gift Certificate!

Gift Certificates are available safely and securely through PayPal, and can either be delivered by e-mail directly to your recipient (on the date you specify), or you can elect to print the certificate and give it directly to your recipient. There is also space on the certificate for you to leave your personalized Christmas message!

To purchase a Gift Certificate, either click the button above, or purchase it directly from the store.

AmiDogs Set 2 is here! Now you can make your own amigurumi doggies:

• Boston Terrier
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Beagle

The Boston Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Beagle patterns are available individually, or buy the complete set for a special price.

Order your patterns directly from PlanetJune.com and the pdfs will be e-mailed to you.

Do you know someone with a Boston Terrier? How about a Jack Russell? Or a Beagle? Don’t you think they would love a little crocheted version of their sweetie for Christmas? There’s still time! Buy the patterns today and you’ll receive them in your inbox today – that gives you two whole weeks to crochet them and put them under the tree!

Or do you know a dog lover who crochets? How about sending them some patterns for Christmas? Shop from PlanetJune.com and spread a litle holiday cheer 🙂

Thanks for all the requests for the poinsettia pattern! I’m happy it’s so popular. I’ve finished writing it up now, and I’m making it available with a new concept: pay what you think it’s worth… The pattern is available for free, but if you like it you can send me a donation as a thank you 🙂 Full details are available on the pattern page.

Crochet a large poinsettia flower for Christmas – perfect as a table centrepiece or as a decoration. Or make a smaller one in fine yarn or thread to wear as a pin on your coat, a Christmas tree decoration, or anything else you can think of!

>> Continue to the Poinsettia free pattern instructions >>

The Fuzzy Guinea Pig pattern is now available! You can order it directly from PlanetJune.com and the pdf will be e-mailed to you.

Now you can make your own realistic guinea pigs! The pattern includes options to make long haired or short haired guinea pigs, and single-coloured or dual-coloured guinea pigs. Enjoy!

I’m pleased to announce that I am Co-Editor of the new Crochet Along group blog. The first crochetalong theme is amigurumi, so if you’re interested in crochet or amigurumi, why not head over there to find resources on how to get started and a great list of free patterns you can try!

To whet your appetite, here’s a little free pattern that I’ve designed for you: a PlanetJune original crochet pattern for an amigurumi acorn with a removable cup!

Amigurumi Acorns – looks like the one on the right was picked before he was ripe!

The cup on both acorns is removable

>> Continue to the Amigurumi Acorn free pattern instructions >>

Why not join the Crochet Along and make some acorns of your own? Or you can make any other amigurumi you want – we have lots of free pattern links to get you started!