Hello Squishy Cat! I love your nose and your smile. Your eyes are so sweet. I hold your arms and swing you ’round. Thank you for dancing with me, little Squishy Cat <3
Crocheted PDF pattern now available in my Etsy Store.
Hi there! It’s been a while… I am working on some new little guys. I shall unveil a new line soon. Available in amigurumis as well as patterns in my Etsy Store. Here is little bear for now. Made from super squishy soft Gedifra cotton (yarn made in Italy).
I’m loving this little blue monkey 
His name is Pedro. He’s a funny little creature who loves to make goofy faces. He’s super tickly on the belly and falls asleep when you sing to him. He will be for sale at Art on the Farm this year.
Now for sale in my Etsy Store!
I couldn’t wait to cut up and use my Dewberry fabrics to make a little quilt. This little quilt is 24-inches square. The binding is double french folded, and pieced together with a diagonal seam for extra strength (mitered corners too!). I especially love the multi-coloured-ness of this quilt!
The backing fabric is broadcloth (100% cotton). The batting inside is cotton/poly blend. Hand sewn finishing for binding. A beautiful one-of-a-kind quilt!
I am branching out into the fabric realm with my products. I’ve always loved sewing and will be selling fabric goods at Art on the Farm this year too. Here is a little stash of fabric bags I’ve been drooling over. They are turning out really well
Look at all that gorgeous fabric! Drool, drool, drool…
I am super excited about these new crocheted amigurumi carrot dresses I will make to sell at Art on the Farm 2011! This one prototype turned out awesome!!… Some bunny is really gonna love this dress!
Hello, my name is Boo. I am a blue monkey, freshly made and for sale in my Etsy Store. If no one buys me, I will make an appearance at Art on the Farm this year. Check out the website here, for directions and other great vendors. Hope to see you there!
I just finished a custom order for my little Love Bunnies. They turned out really great. I made a pattern for a dress and will try to make that available soon.
Frank, the weiner dog. He’s short, but long. He’s loud, but doesn’t talk often. He’s sweet, but has an angry side if you step on him.
Now for sale in my Etsy Store!
The grey lop eared bunny is done. She was super fast to make. I’m amazed at how fast I can chew through the pattern. You can buy the pattern here, in my Etsy Store. For the long ears, I just added more rounds and attached to the side of the head instead of above. I also stuffed a white circle round and triangle detail for the muzzle face. She will be greatly loved this Easter <3
Crochet tip: This particular amigurumi is made using 100% acrylic yarn. The ears are a bit stiff. I’ve noticed wool/acrylic blend yarn (like Patons Decor, which is 75% acrylic + 25% wool) hangs nicer and gets softer with age. It all depends if you want a firm amigurumi, or a floppy one. Experiment and see what you like better.
I’m really cranking through my Bunny Amigurumi pattern. This bunny is made to look just like my friend’s grey lop eared bunny. White nose and blue eyes make this bunny just as striking as the real thing.
Just have to finish the legs, Bum Base and dress. Will post again soon when she’s all done ;p
Sometimes I get on a roll and just keep crocheting until I finish. This amigurumi is inspired by my friend’s lop eared bunny. It will be gifted to my elementary school friend’s daughter.
The entire doll is made with sock yarn. The dress is made with Koigu KPPPM (eggplant colour) and the tiny buttons are from Michaels.
New little orange cutie. I’m always trying to perfect the orange kitty amigurumi. I found some DK yarn on sale and held double thick. Using 4mm hook, it is looking nice. I especially like her dark orange stripes (just sewn on using blundt needle).
Will be available in my Etsy Store soon! Thanks for looking
Thought it would be fun to have some removable hats for this little alabaster coloured panda bear to wear. The hats are made using chunky wool. They are deluxo thick and heavy. So heavy, the panda’s head falls over. With age, this little bear will really wear in, getting softer and more pliable, so wearing either of these heavy hats will make his/her head flop over. Just makes him/her all the more life like. I haven’t figured out if this little bear is a boy or a girl bear yet…
I also wanted to show off the cute little details of his/her paddy paws. It’s the first time I’ve put little pads on the paws. I think they turned out super cute. It’s those little details that make this little bear special <3
It is finished, but I haven’t named him/her yet. I started making another amigurumi, but it’s just posing as a hat for this little panda. Unsure if this will be the final set or not. Just wanted to show you all
I especially like how the little pads on the paws turned out.
Small tip: I used 4mm hook to crochet this doll, except the body I switched to a 3.25mm hook. I wanted to see how that would affect the doll. I liked the tighter stitches and smaller body. Try it yourself if you want more contrast between head and body.
Arms are sewn on my alabaster coloured panda. I’m thrilled with how it is turning out!
I am using two different kinds of yarn here. I have found excellent “worn in” qualities with wool yarn. The darker yarn is Patons Classic Wool, and the head and body is Patons Decor (a blend of wool and acrylic). With time (and cuddles), this amigurumi will wear in really nice. It will get really soft and pliable — like any loved amigurumi should. I am going to try to make as many new softies using wool and/or wool blend yarns whenever possible! (Listings in my Etsy Store will state this in the description.)
I am going to start a new series of posts called: Amigurumi Making Tips. I have made over a hundred amigurumis and learned a lot along the way. Hopefully these tips will help all you newbie amigurumi-ers out there
The first tip I have is about attaching the eye shadow circles to the head. With practice, you will get really good at sewing with invisible thread. You will be able to attach the circles so delicately (and securely) that you will not see any tight pulling on the outer ring of the circles. The circles should look like they are free floating on the head, almost as if they are glued on.
I have tried sewing using the tail end of the embroidery floss to attach the eye shadows to the head, but I have better results from using invisible thread alone. The technique I use is personal. Not just a whip stitch around the outer part of the circles, but some middle parts of the circles are sewn to the head by pulling the needle through to the inside of the head (this is why the head hole is big enough for you to get your hands inside). Try not to pull the invisible thread too tight when you are whip stitching around the outer circumference of the eye circle. But you can pull tight when you are sewing random middle parts through to the inside part of the head.–this is what securely attaches the circles to the head.
Hope this helps. I will be posting amigurumi tips once in a while, so check back often
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. There is just enough time to start making some love bunnies to give away ;p
2011 is also Chinese Calendar Year of the Rabbit! Hoppy crocheting!
PDF crochet pattern is available in my Etsy Store.
Looking for a new home before Christmas ;p
Mugsy is now available in my Etsy Store. SOLD — Thank you!
PDF crochet pattern now available in my Etsy Store! These little buggers make awesome Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers!!
Testing my pattern using blue yarn. He’s a fun looking little dude!
Ok, so I know you’re sick of seeing my quilting, but after six months of working on this, I can finally post the final shots once and for all. I shall return to amigurumi-ing after this post, I swear ;p
Quilt size (aprox): 50″ x 50″
Fabrics used: Amy Butler Park Fountains (Fuchsia), Amy Butler Martini (Linen), Sandi Henderson Henna Garden (Raspberry), Sandi Henderson/Michael Miller Apple Dot (Green), Sandi Henderson/Michael Miller Paper Snowflake (Celery). Backside is flannel, unsure what brand it is.
I’ve been working on this quilt for about six months but I can finally see the finish line.
Meet Eugène the Pug. He is wearing his favourite tweed sweater. Perfect for fall weather. He loves being outside, admiring the trees and listening to the birds sing.
Pattern available in my Etsy Store. Thanks for looking!
Recently getting really into making felt keychain dangles. Here is some toast I made. I found the simple blanket stitch very easy and outlines the character nicely.
Middle guy Monsieur French Toast is especially “charmant” ;p
I’m amazed how much felt looks like white bread. Mmmmm, so smooshy soft. Can’t you smell the fresh bread baking? Yummmmmm!
It’s been a while since I posted anything. My friend wanted a bunny for a friend’s little girl. And that little girl LOVES pink. So here’s what I made.
The little pink dress is removable. The suspenders really work, as do the pockets. Thanks for visiting my blog!!
Carl Mini is freshly made and looking for a new home. gigglestuff.etsy.com
He’s so great. All roly-poly, Rufus the Pug. He’s snuggly and loves to cuddle. As you can tell, he likes to snack too ;p
For sale in my Etsy Store.
He won’t go anywhere without his little blue Teddy Bear <3
Check out little blue Teddy Bear’s tiny tail and ears. Made with french knots.
After having a crazy tea party with some weird dudes, Alice is ready to go to her new home in Belgium. Here she is dressed in her bestest eggplant outfit and accompanied by her blue and green lapcat. Thank you An, for patiently waiting her arrival.
More pictures at my Flickr site.
Handmade tatting lace really makes this bunny special. Her skirt is crocheted from deluxo Koigu KPM yarn (semi-solid eggplant colour). The skirt has hand applied lace (from vintage variegated blue and white thread), as well as buttons on the back of the skirt (complete with buttonholes too)!
Now available in my Etsy Store.
The bunny is made from my Love Bunny Pattern (available in my Etsy Store).
Just finished the lovely apron on this commissioned “Alice in Wonderland in Purple Dress.” I found the perfect heart (glossy and red) for her too. Her apron is crocheted using pearl cotton (whew, super thin stuff, but turned out really great). I’m so happy how she’s turning out — you’re looking good, Alice!!
I’ve been searching high and low for the perfect eggplant coloured yarn (and the perfect weight) and I finally found it yesterday. I was thrilled to bits! This is Koigu KPM for my latest project: Alice in Wonderland cat in eggplant coloured dress. Check back for more pics
The yarn is called Koigu KPM (100% Merino Wool). It is hand-dyed in Ontario, Canada. Super squooshy soft and wears well (no felting). It is supremo yarn and I paid a pretty penny for it. But it’s sooooo nice to work with. Totally worth it for a special dress for Alice.
Colourway: 2239 248 (I call it ‘eggplant’). It is almost solid one-colour, but it is considered a semi-solid.
Weight: Fingering, 4-ply (14 wpi)
Length: 175 yrds (160.0 m)
I got commissioned to make another Alice in Wonderland cat with Cheshire Lapcat. Here is Cheshire 2. He turned out awesome. I’m super happy with him. Especially his toothy grin
Happy Mother’s Day! My latest bunny using my Love Bunny Crochet pattern. Available at my Etsy Store!! When I put the felted flower on her head, she looks Hawaiian. So…. I’m wanting to make a fabric Muumuu for her before I sell her. Stay tuned…
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, Aran Fleck
Hook: 4mm
Just learning to knit, I would like to incorporate knit items into my crocheted amigurumi patterns. Knitting is so lovely and soft. It really is perfect for clothing and wearable stuff. But crochet has nice firm stitches for dolls and toys. Here is my first knit project following a pattern:
Frank is wearing his favourite sweater. Yes, it is mustard and ketchup coloured, but whatever. Pattern soon to be in my Etsy Store.
Bobo Bear is ready to find a new home. Visit her at my Etsy Store!
All she needs is one more leg and a cute tail.
This yarn is so squishy soft. I like the texture of this yarn but unsure how others will like it. More details to go before I sell her in the shop.
Yes, I couldn’t help myself. Best for me to just stay out of Dressew… Sigh…
This is Gedifra Sortido. It caught my eye because it has strands of stitched thread throughout. Kind of like two strands together. Fibre content: 68% New Wool, 19% Acrylic, 13% Polyamide. Calls for a size 9-10mm hook.
Unsure what the colour name is, but it has peachy, pink tones with some brown and orange flecks. Varying thicknesses throughout too. I am hoping to make a cat amigurumi. We’ll see how it looks.
Her name is Marmalade and she loves honey toast. Her favourite colour is green (as you can see) and she loves to cuddle. She is for sale at my Etsy Store!
Here is how she’s turning out using the Velvet Wool by Nashua. Very soft! I will sell her at my Etsy Store when she’s done. Can’t wait to show you when she’s finished <3
I took a little trip downtown to Dressew. They have an amazing selection of yarn right now! Tons of Rowan and Gedifra (made in Italy!!!). I couldn’t resist at $1.99/ball.
The above purply pink yarn is 62% New wool, 30% Cotton, and 8% Polyamide.
I am always on the lookout for the PERFECT orange kitty yarn. I’m going to give this yarn a try:
It is called Velvet Wool. Made of 88% wool and 12% nylon. I’ll have to see if it’s too stretchy for amigurumi or not. The above colour is Rust.
I also couldn’t resist buying this crazy chartreuse green for a dress for one of the kitties.
I love granny squares. I remember liking them even as I learned to crochet when I was 8 years old. I still have the granny square pot holders I made when I was little. They are timeless.
Here is a blanket I am making with all the little balls of leftover yarn from amigurumis. I am obsessed with Sarah London’s technique of joining squares AS you make them. Brilliant Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing.
The pattern for my popular Love Bunnies is ready for purchase at my Etsy Store
Thank you for your business!!
Ribbit! A tribute to my ripping out (froggin it) three crocheted toques I made using this apple green yarn — so sad… Anyways, I like how this little fellow turned out. The pattern is available at my Etsy Store. Thanks for looking
Hope you have a happy and healthy 2010!
After a lot of prodding, I’m finally on etsy!
Check out my stuff (just in time for Christmas): gigglestuff.etsy.com
I just wish I had 2 more pairs of crocheting hands…
