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The Only Bugs I Like Are The Crochet Kind

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Hands up!  This is a line-up.  The (un)usual suspects are waiting to be identified.  Their little wings are so cute that I wanted to show you them first!

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Happy, smiling bugs.  Alice in Hawaii has these on her blog.  She gives the pattern source and tells how she was inspired to take up amigurumi-making and embroidery.  You’ll also be happy to learn of her journey to recovering from the devastation of Katrina.

Alice’s blog is fun to read and her crochet is stunning.  She really has a way with color.  Check out all her crochet here.  You’ll be inspired!

 

Comments

  2. I would love to find the pattern for these! When I click to get there it says something wrong! They are very adorable! THANKS MANDA!

Have you read?

Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.