• Kitty Applique Crochet Pattern

    August 23, 2018 Melissa

    Continuing with my appli-craze, I decided to make a cat applique inspired by my very own Crafty Kitty Crochet logo!  Cat appliques were the first crocheted appliques I ever made – and I was actually trying to mimic my logo for a t-shirt I was making (read the full story here). When I was starting to write patterns for crocheted appliques this year, I knew I absolutely had to publish a pattern for a cat applique, since “kitty” is in…

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  • How to Attach a Crocheted Applique to a T-Shirt

    August 21, 2018 Melissa

    You could say I’ve gone “appli-crazy” lately!  Okay, forgive the incredibly bad made-up word pun there, but I have to admit that I’m really having fun with these appliques!  They’re fun to make, and it’s so satisfying to be able to wear a t-shirt with a fun crocheted character that you made!  (Find my free crocheted applique patterns here to make your own!) Since attaching a crocheted applique is a bit different than attaching most appliques, I thought it might…

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  • Kawaii Turtle Applique Crochet Pattern

    August 19, 2018 Melissa

    Who else loves crochet SO much that they want it close to their heart at all times? Well, recently I started making patterns for the cutest crocheted appliques I could think of, starting with this Kawaii Turtle! I designed it to be attached to a t-shirt – hence the “close to your heart” statement – but you could attach the appliques to just about anything! A few suggestions I’ve received that I think would be adorable include blankets and tote…

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  • Amigurumi Cheeseburger Crochet Pattern

    August 2, 2018 Melissa

    There aren’t many foods that are quite as open to customization as burgers!  Well-done?  Rare?  Lettuce and tomato?  Pickles?  Onions?  Condiments?  It seems like there’s a never-ending list of choices when it comes to them!  Heck, even holding the cheese leads to a completely different category of burger, the hamburger as opposed to the cheeseburger.  What could be more fun than having your own little crocheted cheeseburger that you can take apart and put back together?  As of right now, this fun little…

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  • Amigurumi Corn on the Cob Crochet Pattern

    August 1, 2018 Melissa

    Okay, I’ll admit it – it was pretty tough not to start this post out with some kind of joke related to the word “corny”!  For everyone’s sake, I’ll try to avoid silly word puns! This little corn on the cob is one of my favorite play food amigurumi to make, because it’s not only super cute, but it’s really versatile!  From what I know about growing corn (and trust me, that’s not much) it grows in the spring and…

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  • Pizza Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern

    August 1, 2018 Melissa

    What can I even say about pizza?  It’s not just my favorite food; it may very well be my favorite thing, in general, on this planet.  Go ahead, jot down the first things that come to mind when you say the word pizza – probably cheese, toppings, parties, Italian food, wings, and just all-around fun, right?  If pizza weren’t so amazing, then how come it’s the official favorite food of the Ninja Turtles?  It’s just the best thing ever, period. So…

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  • Amigurumi Apple Crochet Pattern

    August 1, 2018 Melissa

    “An apple a day…” is an idiom for a reason!  Who can say no to a crisp apple on a chilly fall day?  Okay, okay….I know fall isn’t quite here yet, but as I write this, it’s almost August, which means it’s almost time for my fall/Halloween countdown to begin!  I love crocheting these amigurumi apples because they are easy to make, they look cute, and you can make them in different colors to suit your apple preferences!  (I’m a Macintosh girl, through and…

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