Valentine’s Day is almost here, and by now you’ve probably seen tons of Valentine’s themed stuffed animals just about everywhere….but how about trying your hand at making your very own little Valentine’s stuffed animals? Nothing says “from the heart” quite like handmade! Furthermore, these Love Pugs are about as unique and adorable as it gets! Pin this pattern for later here! I first started making crocheted pugs several years ago after someone custom ordered them from my online shop. I…
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Hearts-a-Flutter Triangle Scarf Crochet Pattern
Read moreIt’s February, and if you live in the northeastern US like me, it’s just about the coldest time of year! Why not warm up your Valentine this year with a warm, bright, lovely scarf? In fact, how about giving them a scarf handmade by you that’s actually SHAPED like a HEART?! I present to you: the Hearts-a-Flutter scarf! I’ve been wanting to try my hand at a triangle scarf recently, and that’s when it hit me that making a triangle…
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Rainbow Jellyfish Applique Crochet Pattern
Read moreIt’s time for another fun crocheted applique pattern! When designing this little critter, I was trying to brainstorm some ideas for how to make the tentacles stand out. Then it hit me – what could be more fun than a RAINBOW jellyfish?! And so this Rainbow Jellyfish Applique design was born! To compliment the rainbow tentacles, I decided to make the head a pastel that would make the bright colors stand out, but still compliment them as well. I chose…
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Kawaii Teddy Bear Crochet Pattern
Read moreI can “bear”-ly stand how cute this little amigurumi teddy bear is! As you probably already know, amigurumi designs are some of my absolute favorite things to make (find more of my amigurumi patterns HERE!), and I’m always looking for ways to make them unique. This teddy bear has a classic look, but with a twist – the eyes are made to be extra sparkly and kawaii! And since this pattern calls for the incredibly soft and luscious Bernat Blanket…
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Amigurumi Broccoli Crochet Pattern
Read moreWho says veggies have to be boring?! These little amigurumi broccoli have unique and colorful personalities! And, they’re easy and fun to make! I originally designed these broccoli many years ago when I first started selling my crochet. I was making a large play food set, and wanted to have a balance of fun “barbecue” foods like a Cheeseburger (find the pattern HERE!), but also foods that promoted healthy eating such as fruits and vegetables. The broccoli turned out to be a big…
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Heart Applique Crochet Pattern
Read moreIt’s that time of year again – the holidays are over, the decorations are put away, and it seems like Valentine’s Day merchandise replaced Christmas merchandise in the stores overnight! (Do they just hire ninjas to come in and set all of that up?!) It seems fitting to start crocheting for Valentine’s Day, seeing as how it’s only 5 weeks away! But if you’re still reeling from staying up late to crochet the final touches on all those holiday gifts,…
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80’s Workout Gear Crochet Pattern – Start Your New Year Right!
Read moreThe New Year is upon us, and if you’re like me, then you’re trying to get back to some more normal, healthy habits now that the holidays are coming to an end. It’s always sad to see the winter holidays end – I celebrate Christmas and there’s nothing quite like that post-Christmas sad feeling! The money’s been spent, the calories have been consumed, and now it’s time to get back to real life. It can be jarring, which is why…
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Snowman Applique / Ornament Crochet Pattern
Read moreLet It Snow in style this holiday season with this adorable Snowman motif! It would make such a cute ornament, applique for attaching to shirts or other fabric (learn how to make an Ugly Christmas Sweater HERE!), decoration for gift wrap, and more! The design is simple but sweet, and works up really quickly!
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Kawaii Christmas Tree Applique / Ornament
Read moreThis festive and cute Christmas Tree is the perfect accent to any holiday! How cute would this be as an ornament, part of gift wrapping, or even on your very own DIY ugly sweater? The possibilities are endless! And great news – this little tree works up extremely quickly! So if you’re like me and you have a ton of last-minute items on your to-do list for the holidays, then no problem! You can still make a whole bunch of…
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Make this Holiday Season Sweet: Kawaii Peppermint Applique Crochet Pattern
Read moreIf you look around during the holiday season, it seems like everything is peppermint flavored or scented – candy, coffee, etc. You could say that peppermints are the pumpkins of the winter season! This amigurumi peppermint is easy and fast to make, and has lots of photos to guide you! It would be great not only as an applique, but to use in gift wrap or home decor this holiday season!