• Seashell Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern

    July 30, 2018 Melissa

    Seashell, seashell, by the seashore!  I thought of using that as the title for this hat pattern, but it didn’t exactly flow well and seemed like it would be waaayyy too wordy for a pattern title!  Who doesn’t love a good stroll on the beach in the summertime, picking up seashells as they go?  I’ve never been an outdoorsy person myself, and I tend to hibernate when it’s too hot outside – so a good chunk of the summer is binge-watching…

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  • Magic Ring – A Photo Tutorial!

    July 30, 2018 Melissa

    As you might have guessed from reading through some of my posts on this blog, I am a REALLY big fan of amigurumi!  You may have also noticed that most of my amigurumi is worked in a spiral round.  For many years, I used to start my rounds with the good ol’ method of chaining 2, and making 6 single crochet stitches in the second chain from hook.  While that will still give you a perfectly fine round shape, it…

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  • Kawaii Octopus Crochet Pattern

    July 29, 2018 Melissa

    These little octopus plushies are super simple to make, even for new crochet enthusiasts! Plus, they’re fairly quick to work up, and absolutely ADORABLE to collect! If you’re looking for a fun and easy diy amigurumi project, then look no further! This FREE Crochet Pattern is for you!

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  • Welcome to Crafty Kitty Crochet!

    July 28, 2018 Melissa

    Hello there, fellow lovers of crochet, crafts, cats, and all things kawaii!  Welcome to my new blog.  It’s been a long time in the making, and I’m happy to be here sharing with you! What is Crafty Kitty Crochet? That’s a good question!  Crafty Kitty Crochet started out as my storefront for my handmade creations.  When I first launched my Etsy store in 2011, I was fresh out of college, living in a new city, and mostly looking for a…

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