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June 18, 2009
Hello Kthulhu
Huggable elder god. she has sweet red eyes, 4 face tentacles, arms and legs as well as wings.
So cute you don't mind going insane or having your soul ripped out for devouring.
The bow is what seals the deal for me. Hello Kthulhu amigurumi (and photo) by trinlayk (thanks, Marc)!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 18, 2009 09:00 AM
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June 11, 2009
Summer Knitty
The summer issue of Knitty is up now and I'm loving the cover project, the deadliest crab. You'll find some great summer fashions in this issue where I'm loving this tangy cardigan for it's design and lovely turquoise bamboo yarn.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 11, 2009 05:00 PM
Amigurumi, Knitting, Patterns |
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Bedazzled Tampon Finger Puppet
Finger puppet maven Stacey Gordon made this bedazzled tampon finger puppet. It has left me without words.
In the Maker Shed:
Finger Puppet Friends Kit
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jun 11, 2009 02:00 PM
Amigurumi, Sewing |
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June 9, 2009
Flashback: Cro-Bot
While we're cranking away here at headquarters on the next issue (Volume 18) of our sister publication MAKE, themed Robots, I can't help but to Flashback to Beth Doherty's iconic Cro-bots from way back in CRAFT Volume 01. The design is simple enough that there's plenty of room for personalizing your Cro-bot to reflect your unique style. Here is the front and back of Beth's finished Cro-bot:
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It's so much fun to see how peeps modded the Cro-bot. Here are 8 Cro-bots created by crafters and posted to Flickr. Clockwise, from top left, the Flickr peeps (and bot creators) are: beliael, disco smurf, knitbitch, tattis cuties, luv2stitch, craftapalooza, thebodee, and RunnyCustard:
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Here is the Cro-bot project in our Digital Edition so you can crochet your own little robot army.
And you can still pick up a back issue of Volume 01, our Premier Issue, in the Maker Shed.
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Jun 9, 2009 05:00 PM
Amigurumi, Crochet |
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May 10, 2009
Roxycraft Amigurumi Lessons
Tamie at Roxycraft has these nifty new how-to videos on amigurumi. This video above shows you amigurumi single crochet. Other lessons include the chain 2 technique, attaching limbs, and more.
Tamie will be at Maker Faire as a vendor at Bazaar Bizarre and will be doing a demo at the CRAFT booth on "Making Successful Amigurumi". Stay tuned for more info on that and all the craft demos at Maker Faire later this week!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 10, 2009 06:00 PM
Amigurumi, Crochet, Video |
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May 1, 2009
Killer Crochet
I first saw Howie Woo's work on Neatorama, but then quickly spent way too much time on his site checking out all his killer (get it?) crochet projects, from dynamite to ray guns to cigarettes. This guy has talent! And a wacky sense of humor, which is a mighty fine combination IMHO. (Be sure to check out his homemade videos!)
This Canadian native describes his work as "crochet creations inspired by life's fun oddities," and if his blog is to be believed, he's a crochet newbie who hasn't even been crocheting amigurumi for a year. Dude, did I mention he's got talent?! His work has inspired me to pull out my Visual Crochet how-to book and give learning to crochet another chance!
Posted by Shawn Connally |
May 1, 2009 10:00 AM
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April 8, 2009
Crochet Easter Egg Pals
Crochet some Easter and spring cuteness with Linda Permann's patterns to make these Easter egg pals. You can easily crochet up a decorated egg, a check or a bunny body.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 8, 2009 10:00 AM
Amigurumi, Crochet, Holiday projects, Patterns |
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April 7, 2009
Amigurumi Easter Bunny Boo
Tamie at Roxycraft has a free amigurumi pattern to crochet this cute Easter Bunny named Bunno Boo.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 7, 2009 08:00 AM
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March 27, 2009
Checkin' In: Amigurumi Master Beth Doherty
Beth Doherty (gourmetamigurumi.com) is a perfectionist with limitless patience, the ideal combination for creating highly detailed and inspirational amigurumi. CRAFT featured Beth back in Volume 01, along with one of my favorite images to ever grace our pages (Lydia and Punk Bunny):
The life and feeling that she infuses into yarn and embellishments is amazing. The time and effort she puts into each of her pieces is clearly apparent. In that same issue, Beth shared a pattern for her adorable crocheted robot, the Cro-bot:
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Here is the Cro-bot project in our Digital Edition so you can crochet your own little buddy. We also ran a great little interview with Beth on Craftzine in 2006, showcasing more of her incredibly cute creations.
We checked in with Beth recently to see what she's been crafting, and this is what she shared:
"The past few years have been a difficult haul. Last April, after a week-long hospital stay, I was diagnosed with epilepsy and complicated migraines. But I feel OK about this, because, finally, I knew what was wrong with me. It took a few more months to get my meds right and I am still becoming accustomed to the new reality.
Last November I decided that I was ready to work in my studio again. I had recently received a nice royalty check for my book and blew most of it on all sorts of supplies I was lusting after. Wool felt, lots of calico, ceramic beads for stuffing, sequins, a mini craft iron, a brand new printer, and drawing supplies. More artillery for the craft arsenal, my husband's nickname for my studio. It was fantastic."
"Unfortunately the week my shop went back online was the same week that the market took its first awful crash. Making really detailed, finished 'gurumis is my first love. But I haven't been able to sell much of anything. So I feel kinda irresponsible spending a bunch of time on finished pieces."
"This turns out to be a mixed blessing. Instead of making amigurumis, I have been focusing most of my time on developing patterns for my Etsy shop and making my website into what I hope will be a valuable resource for others to improve their own crafts. As it turns out, I really like this stuff. After my book was finished, I felt burnt out and wasn't sure if I would ever enjoy instructional work again. But writing directly for my audience without intermediary editors and publisher is very freeing. I can provide fellow crafters the detailed patterns they have been asking for without worrying about page count. And I can't tell you how rewarding it is to see what others do with the designs."
"And I am excited about the amigurumis I make with the leftover time. Because there is no pressure to make things quickly, I can add all the detail I want. I have been sewing clothes for them and spending more time on embroidering their expressions. I watch my dolls develop their own personalities. It really does feel like we are equals in this process. They tell me who they want to be and we create together."
Thanks, Beth — we all hope you feel better and better every day! Beth's site GourmetAmigurumi is a wonderful source or inspiration. She offers tips and techniques, and often posts her creations in progress. It's always neat to see how they start and how they end, all full of life.
Also, check out her Etsy store for patterns, and her Flickr stream for tons of eye candy. (And of course you can still pick up copies of the classic CRAFT Volume 01 in the Maker Shed while they last. They will not be reprinted.)
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Mar 27, 2009 05:00 PM
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March 3, 2009
Grumpasaurus Knitting Pattern
Kathy of Kat Knits has a free knitting pattern of Grumpasaurus, a cute grumpy knit dinosaur.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 3, 2009 11:00 AM
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February 26, 2009
Shawnimals Downloadable Character Avatars
Shawnimals has free downloadable avatars featuring his awesome characters, including the world famous Wee Ninja, Totally Radish, Pants McGee, and the Lonely Dollop, to name a few. Get em while they're hot!
If you're in San Francisco this weekend, you can scope a special pre-release of both Ninjatown Series 1.5 and Series 2 at the Rotofugi booth (#1135) at WonderCon 2009. And if you're in Chicago on March 6th, check out Shawnimals' debut show of the Chronicles of Professor Fliggins at A.Okay Official.
Won't you take me to Ninjatown?
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Feb 26, 2009 11:00 AM
Amigurumi, Events |
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February 22, 2009
Crochet Buddha
From my favorite blog I can't read, 203gow (it's in Japanese), check out this awesome crochet Buddha. The belly button is my favorite part.
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Posted by Becky Stern |
Feb 22, 2009 09:00 AM
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February 20, 2009
CRAFT Pattern Podcast: Roxycraft's Thumbkin Frog
Crochet yourself this adorable Thumbkin Frog by Roxycraft's Tamie Snow. I've been a fan of Tamie's amigurmi for a long time now and this little frog is just the cutest, isn't it? Be sure to take a visit to Roxycraft and check out all the other cute patterns she's got for sale. You'll also want to keep up to date with what's happening on the Roxycraft blog
as well as Tamie's other crafty project (embroidery), Pimp Stitch.
Download the Pattern PDF | Subscribe in iTunes
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Check out more of Tamie's cute amigurumi in her book Tiny Yarn Animals. We featured her
Amigurumi Pup pattern in a previous CRAFT Pattern Podcast.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 20, 2009 12:00 PM
Amigurumi, CRAFT Patterns, CRAFT Podcast, Crochet |
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February 7, 2009
Amigurumi Heart Pattern
Tami at Roxycraft is celebrating Valentine's Day with a free heart pattern you can crochet.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Feb 7, 2009 09:00 AM
Amigurumi, Crochet, Holiday projects |
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January 29, 2009
HOW TO - Crochet Master Shake
Yes, that's right, a crochet pattern for making my second favorite character from Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Master Shake, by Instructables user Fruppi.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Jan 29, 2009 01:00 PM
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January 23, 2009
Valkyrie Amigurumi
Needle Noodles made this crochet valkyrie by modifying a pattern in Creepy Cute Crochet. She included instructions for her modifications.
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Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Jan 23, 2009 07:00 AM
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January 15, 2009
HOW TO - Make a Tiny, Itty-bitty, Wee Orange
More tiny stuff - I love this tiny polymer clay orange!
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Jan 15, 2009 02:00 PM
Amigurumi, Arts & Design, Food |
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January 13, 2009
HOW TO - Loop Baby Toy
Jennifer Casa tips us off to this fun crochet project at Herbst Handmade. It's either a cool-looking piece of fiber sculpture or a grabby loop-shaped baby toy...you decide!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Jan 13, 2009 09:00 AM
Amigurumi, Babies, Crochet |
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January 12, 2009
Baby Doll Mashup
Check out this wonderfully disturbing piece by Jon Beinart! Via the AntiCraft
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Jan 12, 2009 02:00 PM
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Crochet Sackboy
Craftster a_falsario made this crochet Sackboy for her boyfriend. She improvised the pattern, but includes instructions as well.
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Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Jan 12, 2009 07:00 AM
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