April 15, 2013
by Tammy
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I had a request from someone to make a hippo. I have not made one before, and while I found a few patterns (free and otherwise) none of them really were what I was looking for. However, I decided to … Continue reading
April 13, 2013
by Tammy
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Though I continue to make amigurumi toys for donating (currently working on a hippo), April brings with it a another charity crochet focus – wash cloths, lots and lots of wash cloths. Along with the toys I’m making on my … Continue reading
April 8, 2013
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Stacey Trock has become my favorite amigurumi designer. For me at least, I find her patterns very easy to follow, and she has a style that connects each of them so that once you have done one or two, you … Continue reading
March 22, 2013
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Before I get started, let me clarify that I have nothing against Red Heart Super Saver yarn. For many purposes, such as amigurumi toys, it works great. It washes up wonderfully, and it is just about indestructible. However, I am … Continue reading
March 21, 2013
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After making numerous teddy bears, I have noticed that my brown yarn stash is dwindling. Between this full skein of Loops and Threads and some other odds and ends of various shades of brown, I’m hoping I have enough yarn … Continue reading
February 18, 2013
by Tammy
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I am still on an amigurumi kick, and my collection for charity is growing. I now have a total of 8 amigurumi for the shelter: 2 birds, 3 teddy bears, 1 dog, 1 pig, and 1 reindeer. Though I will … Continue reading
December 27, 2012
by Tammy
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After making Teddy 1.0, I decided to back up in the Craftsy class I’m taking and make the first project, which is the chunky blue bird. Don’t you just want to squeeze this little guy? He was super fast to … Continue reading
December 20, 2012
by Tammy
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Ever since I made a batch of amigurumi toys for a charity drive this past summer, my love for making stuffed toys (aka softies aka amigurumi) was refueled, and I started wondering about how to use this to help children … Continue reading
December 10, 2012
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ACreativeDream June’s having another give away. This time it’s a mid-century style glitter house! Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world This week at Craftside there is a double giveaway featuring 16 new craft and cook books, 25 days of … Continue reading
October 23, 2012
by Tammy
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