Patterns, projects and techniques
Let’s be honest, red pandas already look like they were designed by someone with a yarn stash — rusty orange fur, tiny masked faces, fluffy striped tails, and just enough mischief to make them irresistible.
If you love woodland amigurumi, … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, there is something wonderfully satisfying about making a crochet project that gets an instant reaction from a child. You know the one — wide eyes, little gasp, and suddenly you are the coolest person in the house … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, sometimes the best kind of gift is the one that makes absolutely no sense at all… and still somehow makes everything better.
That’s exactly why emotional support patterns are having such a moment. They’re funny, weirdly comforting, … Read More ...
If you love crocheting small festive projects once the holiday season rolls around, this collection of free Christmas amigurumi patterns from Mary Maxim is full of cheerful little makes. These are the kinds of projects that are fun to stitch … Read More ...
Some crochet projects are sweet little weekend makes… and then there are the ones that walk into the room and absolutely steal the show. Splash the Sea Turtle is very much the second kind.
This oversized sea turtle crochet pattern … Read More ...
Learn how to turn small crochet toys into oversized giant, squishy amigurumi plushies with the right yarn, hook size, stuffing method, and finishing tricks.
There is something wonderfully ridiculous about giant amigurumi.
Tiny crochet animals are sweet, of course, … Read More ...
Let’s be honest, there is something wonderfully ridiculous about crocheting a toy so big it needs its own chair.
Tiny amigurumi will always have my heart — I love a little mushroom, frog, or pocket-sized bee as much as … Read More ...
There is just something ridiculously charming about a giant crochet octopus, isn’t there? Maybe it is the soft round head, maybe it is the eight chunky little legs, or maybe it is the fact that once you make one, you … Read More ...
There is something about turtle crochet patterns that makes me instantly happy. Maybe it is the little round shells, maybe it is the flappy sea turtle fins, or maybe it is because turtles have that calm “I’ll get there when … Read More ...
If you’re new to crochet or just want to make some easy and cute dolls and toys, The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi is a great place to start.
The book is by Maggy and Pippa Woodley; you may know … Read More ...
Crochet flowers are one of those wonderfully satisfying little projects that make you feel productive almost instantly. They are quick, pretty, stash-friendly, and just useful enough that you can justify making a whole pile of them while watching telly … Read More ...
Alright, I need to confess something… I may not know every single Star Wars timeline detail (my teenagers absolutely do), but give me a crochet hook and a galaxy-themed amigurumi book and I’m suddenly very invested.
There is something wonderfully cheeky about crochet shorts. They are one of those handmade wardrobe pieces that make people stop and say, “Wait… you made those?” And honestly, isn’t that half the fun? Crochet shorts have come a long way … Read More ...
If you love amigurumi with a bit of personality, this free Crochet Siamese Cat – Emotional Support Kitty pattern is such a fun one to add to your make list. It has that sweet handmade charm CraftBits readers tend to … Read More ...
If your love for snacks is only rivaled by your love for crochet, then this Oreo Cookie Blanket pattern from Etsyt is your new guilty pleasure. It’s soft, squishy, and looks exactly like a giant stack of cookies—what’s not to … Read More ...