Getting the face of your amigurumi just right is a very important step – they need that cute expression! I get a lot of questions about what to use for the eyes and noses. I’ve compiled a run-down of some options you can try. My box of ami eyes and noses (yes, it used to […]
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healthy muffins
Mmmm, muffins. What’s not to love about a muffin? Delicious, convenient, and… did I mention delicious? Of course, a regular muffin usually contains between 10 and 25g of fat, which takes the edge off the pleasure of eating it. Low fat muffin recipes are a lot healthier (e.g. my Quaker Low Fat Banana Muffin Mix […]
magic ring for amigurumi
Link easily to this tutorial in your patterns: www.planetjune.com/magicring The question I get asked most often is how to make a magic ring to begin an amigurumi. What is this ‘Magic Ring’, anyway? A magic ring is a way to begin crocheting in the round by crocheting over an adjustable loop and then pulling the […]
free pattern: amigurumi acorn
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 […]
offset square wrist pincushion tutorial
This tutorial is Donationware – the instructions are available for free, but if you like it please consider sending me a donation to show your appreciation: Send me a donation and receive the easy-to-print PDF version of the tutorial as a thank you! make a donation Donations of any size are much appreciated. Just add […]
how to join amigurumi
To whet your appetite for my upcoming AmiDogs crochet patterns, I’ve just published the latest in my occasional series of crochet tutorials (Missed the earlier one? See my Fuzzy Yarn Tips). To find out how to make a smooth neat join between pieces when finishing your amigurumi, take a look at my new tutorial: Joining […]
free pattern: fuzzballs!
Fuzzballs are the ultimate in easy and cute crochet, and a perfect way to use up any scraps of fun fur, eyelash or any other fuzzy yarn you may have on hand. These tiny amigurumi are crocheted in fuzzy yarn and come in two sizes: Fuzzball and Fuzzball Mini. Let your imagination run wild as […]
how to take up trousers
A note before I begin: British trousers = American pants. I may use the terms interchangably in this tutorial after living in Canada for the past 4 years 🙂 As I am all of 5′ 2″ tall, it’s very rare that I find trousers that aren’t too long, and yet the petite ranges are typically […]
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