In our house, we like toys that actually do something, or at least require a bit more interaction than just looking cute. Flip toys fit that bill. I also wanted a super easy, super fast, attention grabbing impulse/add-on item for my craft sale events. Again, this fits the bill. I am sure this has been… Continue reading Flip Eggs
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Crocodile – by Lysenko Crochet
When I'm looking for patterns by other designers I love when I stumble across something unique. Anyone can put together a bunch of circles and tubes, but sculpting with increases and decreases takes some finesse.I'd like to start off by saying I absolutely love my results. This is a cute design and the stitch counts… Continue reading Crocodile – by Lysenko Crochet
Violet the Kitty – by Little Muggles
It has only been a bit over a year since I crocheted my first amigurumi. I was getting ready to give up any dreams I might have had of being able to crochet because my infrequent attempts at making scarves over the years were pretty much failures due to my tight tension. I had heard… Continue reading Violet the Kitty – by Little Muggles
Yamper Pokemon
Pokemon just recently debuted a new monster named Yamper. This adorable Welsh Corgi inspired guy has already caught the hearts of nearly everyone who has seen him. I had never before made a Pokemon but couldn't resist trying my hand at this dapper little fellow. I think the heart butt is one of the main… Continue reading Yamper Pokemon
Bell Pepper – パプリカ
I actually designed this little bell pepper to be the base of a gag gift for my 6 year old. The 2020 Olympics will be held in Tokyo and one of the main songs promoting it is called Papurika (パプリカ) Olympics. Yep, bell pepper Olympics. It's a cute song but even after my son, Kenji,… Continue reading Bell Pepper – パプリカ
Very Hungry Caterpillar – by Gillian Dite
Everybody knows Eric Carle's delightful story about an adorable little bug with a voracious appetite. There are also many soft toys of this character available for purchase. But there is always something more satisfying about sitting down to read with your child as they hold a homemade friend to enjoy the story with.I searched the… Continue reading Very Hungry Caterpillar – by Gillian Dite
No-Sew Octopus
When I take my oldest to his extracurriculars I usually make sure I toss a skein of yarn, a hook, and a printed pattern in my bag to keep myself occupied while I wait for him. On one recent day I found myself without a pattern. I don't keep patterns on my phone or even… Continue reading No-Sew Octopus
Twinkle Panda Bear Lovey and Rattle
I just finished a new lovey design which is a panda but can also very easily just be your average bear too. It has been worked on by my trusted and completely awesome little team of testers and is finally ready for release!I usually like staying clear of traditional animals because there are already so… Continue reading Twinkle Panda Bear Lovey and Rattle
Twinkle Elephant Lovey and Rattle
My 6 year old son named these guys Twinkle Loveys because the star shape made him think of "Twinkle Little Star". The whole idea was born because I just wanted a good design to incorporate fabric into the finished design. I also prefer loveys that still look a bit more like an animal or doll… Continue reading Twinkle Elephant Lovey and Rattle
Twinkle Unicorn Lovey and Rattle
Twinkle Unicorn Lovey and Rattle PDF Unicorns. Who doesn't love them? There's something magical about these mythical beasts that just make us feel good. Don't you agree?When I first designed my Twinkle Bunny Lovey my main focus was to get as much fabric on there as possible. Those big ears were ideal. When thinking about… Continue reading Twinkle Unicorn Lovey and Rattle