Archive: Amigurumi and Toys
May 8, 2008
Jess Hutch Show at Schmancy in Seattle this Friday, May 9

This Friday at Schmancy (1932 Second Avenue) in Seattle is the opening of Jess Hutch's new show "Villagers". You can check out the presale of the plush artwork and also read the interview with Jess!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 8, 2008 10:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, Events |
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May 7, 2008
Boba Fett Amigurumi

Craftster Sammi Resendes from Geekcentralstation has made a new Amigurumi Star Wars doll featuring the mysterious Boba Fett! The detailed armor is made from Sculpey and underneath is the doll.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 7, 2008 11:00 AM
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Winners of the Second Annual Softies Awards

The winners are all in now for the Second Annual Softies Awards! Pictured above is the winner of the Best Elephant Tribute by Marisa Bogg.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 7, 2008 09:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, Contests |
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May 6, 2008
Alley Cat Amigurumi
I love the creations of ToutiMini Amigurumi, especially this incredibly cute alley cat and fish bone piece. Check out her Flickr pool for more goodies.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 6, 2008 05:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Crochet |
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May 5, 2008
Crochet Cupcake Pattern

Craft Leftovers features this new pattern by Kristy W. to make this cute crochet cupcake.
Related:
Mouldy Cupcake Crochet Pattern
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 5, 2008 09:00 AM
Amigurumi and Toys, Crochet |
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April 30, 2008
Historical Knit Doll
Self-described history nerd CigarettesAndValentines knitted up this stuffed version of the Marquis de Lafayette, using the basic body pattern provided in the book Knitted Icons.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 30, 2008 03:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Knitting |
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Emmett's Robot
Flickr member bitterbethany was inspired to make Emmett's robot by the work of Jess Hutchinson and Hillary Lang. Found via Geek Crafts as part of a roundup of 13 crafty robots.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 30, 2008 01:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Sewing |
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April 28, 2008
Felt Weapons
Phil @ MAKE points us to these felt weapons that look surprisingly realistic!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 28, 2008 02:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Arts, Felting |
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Voting is Open for the Softies Awards

The Top 5 finalists in each category are now up for voting in the Softies Awards on Softies Central. Voting is open now through Tuesday, May 6th at 8pm PST. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 7th. Now go vote! Pictured above is one of the Top 5 contenders in the Picnic Food category by Silvia Leite.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 28, 2008 06:00 AM
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April 25, 2008
HOW TO - Make a Robot Toy
Revoluzza shows you the steps that go into making this fun plush robot for a lucky kid you know--or even yourself!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 25, 2008 01:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Patterns |
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April 24, 2008
Recycled Terrycloth Plushies

These stuffed animals are made from vintage terrycloth reclaimed from towels and washcloths from the 50s through 70s. I love how the patterning is composed on the animal form. Via Cool Hunting.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 24, 2008 04:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Fabric, Recycle, Refashion, Vintage |
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Ariana Marinelli Interview and Staindrop Hedgehog Pattern

Kristen of Plush You! has an interview with crafter Ariana Marinelli who makes plush goodness like these hedgehogs above. Read the interview and enter the giveaway to win two albino hedgehogs. Ariana also includes a pattern to make the cute little hedgehogs above.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 24, 2008 10:00 AM
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April 23, 2008
Tentacled Finger Puppets

Check out these tentacled animal finger puppets with... cute hats? Ok, I admit it, I have no idea what animal these are, but they're certainly neat!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 23, 2008 04:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Crochet, Japanese Crafts |
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April 20, 2008
Plush You! Interview + Giveaway with Jenny Harada

Kristin of Plush You! has got a great interview with Jenny Harada who makes the most wonderful plush monsters. You can also enter the giveaway for a chance of winning a custom plush just for you made by Jenny!
For those of you in the Seattle, WA area, Plush You! is also looking for an intern.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 20, 2008 08:00 AM
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April 18, 2008
Mini Pacman & Ghost Amigurimi
Etsy seller tofugurl makes these cute Pacman and Ghost amigurumi, available in mini (and large) sizes.
Related:
• Crochet Pacman
• Pacman Pixel Jewelry
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 18, 2008 01:00 PM
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April 16, 2008
Indiana Jones & Darth Vader Amigurumi
OK, could the folks at Geek Central Station be any cooler? Check out their awesome new Indiana Jones amigurumi, complete with a li'l yarn whip. Their Darth Vader is also a wonder to behold--get a load of that removable helmet!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 16, 2008 03:00 PM
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April 15, 2008
Tiny Toys from Leftover Sock Yarn
Joey's House is selling a PDF pattern showing you how to create these tiny stuffed toys from the leftover sock yarn you have in your stash. Tiny Toy Patterns
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 15, 2008 12:00 PM
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The Return of the Super Sock Pig
Lisa from Q.D. Patooties heard our cries and put up a pattern and tutorial for her super sock pig. Thanks Lisa!
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 15, 2008 07:00 AM
101, Amigurumi and Toys, Homemade, Sewing |
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April 14, 2008
Life-Sized Plush Gumball Machine
Check out this killer life-sized plush gumball machine made by dkoss2, hand-stitched from felt and vinyl. It's full of gumballs, as well as other items representative of the American Dream--like cars, houses, and even a unicorn!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 14, 2008 05:00 PM
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HOW TO - Make Felted Block Rattles
Rachel writes in with a link to this great tutorial on My Poppet, showing how to make fuzzy blocks with a hidden rattle inside. Felted Block Rattles
Related:
• Candy Corn Rattle
• Easy Homemade Recycled Rattle Tutorial
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 14, 2008 01:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Kids |
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