Hi fellow crocheters! Earlier, I posted a sneak peek of my 'Coney Island' bear .  I've been calling him that because the colorful skein of Lionbrand's Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® yarn that I used is named 'Coney Island'! Well, I loved how much character the colors gave him, so I deci…

A new member of the Cuddly Companion family is coming your way!  Stay tuned to read about this adorable teddy, made with super bulky (weight 6) yarn.  I used Li onbrand's Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® , which has the feel, warmth and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic.  When I saw this special, c…

The Pippa the Pink Puppy Pattern provides written instructions with photo references for crocheting this sweet, little pup with sleeping eyes.  Pippa is perfect as a gift for a newborn baby or young child.  She makes a lovely nursery décor, baby shower gift, or birthday gift!  This project is suitable for advanced…

The East Indian Doll: Sanjana is a member of Sweet Softies’ Darling Dolls International Series.  This pattern provides instructions for crocheting Sanjana, a beautiful, young lady wearing traditional Hindu clothing, including the top (choli), scarf (dupatta), and long skirt (lehenga or lehnga).  In Indian, Sanjan…

Hi friends!  I made a video tutorial on how to crochet the three-chain i-cord!  It's quite simple and fun once you get the hang of it.  It's also versatile and can be used in many dfferent ways in crochet or craft projects, such as a thin strap, lining, or in my case -- a slender pair of doll arms! To …

The Coco the Cat Pattern provides written instructions with photo references for crocheting an adorable kitty cat stuffed animal that can sit upright. This unique design uses crochet methods to join the arms, legs, and tail to the body without any sewing, which is a nice alternative for those who prefer minimal…

A new member of the Twee Toys family is coming your way!  Stay tuned to read about this sweet kitty cat, made with minimal sewing.  His arms, legs, and tail are all crocheted to his body!

Good day, fellow crafters! Are you looking for a lovely accessory for the autumn and winter seasons?  If so, try out Kana the Wanderer's Cowl!  This original design of mine is perfect for exploring and enjoying the changing seasons outdoors!  This cowl is soft and has a wonderful drape. It isn’t too …

Want to try your hand at crocheting cute amigurumi dolls and animals, but don't know where to start in terms of materials and supplies?  Here are my recommended products for a beginner crocheter! With these 5 basic materials/supplies, you can get started on this wonderfully fun hobby! You can also check out th…

I'm so pleased to present to you the newest (second!) member of the Darling Dolls International Series.  Following Hana the Korean Doll , here is Sanjana the East Indian Doll ! Sanjana's design was so much fun to come up with!  I looked through many East Indian traditional clothing styles, and originally …

Dear fellow crocheters, Say hello to this gorgeous East Indian gal!  She's part of Sweet Softies' new Darling Dolls International Series.  Thus far, there's Hana the Korean Hanbok Doll , and so this sweetie will the second member. Like every one of my little creations, she does need a name!  As u…

The "Puff Stitch Flower" is a quick and easy technique to creating a cute, little flower with six petals!  It's a colorful and fun addition to crochet and craft projects!  Check out my video tutorial below to learn it. In addition, for a FREE pattern featuring the puff stitch flower, please …