This pattern is very near and dear to my heart. For a long time, I told myself that this was MY pattern and I didn’t want anyone else to have it, but they are just so dang cute and ferocious that I need to share it. Years ago a friend of mine from university made … Continue reading Free Crochet Pattern – The Mighty Cthulhu Amigurumi
I love amigurumis. They just make my day. The endless possibilities to adapt and adjust your creation to maximize its level of adorable are so fun to toy with (pun intended). If you haven’t heard of this term before, here’s a quick breakdown. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small yarn creatures. They are … Continue reading 5 Tips for Improving Your Amigurumi Skills
Coming up with a pattern idea is fun. Testing the pattern and physically making prototypes is even more fun. Actually typing up and posting the pattern is definitely not fun. Regardless, I am excited to share with you what I have fondly named "The Benjamin Scarf". This is probably one of my favourite patterns I … Continue reading Free Beginner Crochet Pattern – “The Benjamin”
I've got something close to home to talk about today. Summer is a difficult time for most of Canada. We are fortunate enough to have so many different types of climates in our country, but the summer takes a toll on the more barren and desert-like areas. Right now there are hundreds of forest fires … Continue reading Help Fund-raise to Fight the Fires in British Columbia
You might as well go to your local yarn store and buy a ton of yarn right now, because I can guarantee you will not be able to stop making these. For the longest time, crocheting triangles seemed impossible. I couldn't figure out how to make such a sharp point. It's honestly a little embarrassing … Continue reading Granny Square Triangle Scarf – Free Pattern!
In celebration of Labour Day, I have decided to release a free pattern! Last Easter I was searching for a cute rabbit pattern, but wasn't having much luck. After much digging I came across a super cute pattern, except it wasn't written in English. So after a few hours of trying to translate, testing the … Continue reading Free Crochet Amigurumi Bunny Rabbit Pattern
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