Crochet your own Amigurumi Octopus. This octopus is about 7" tall and is dying to wrap her tentacles around someone with love. This is using Lily Sugarn Cream yarn. It's a pretty easy pattern to work step-by-step and check off the instructions as you do it. Originally, Octavia had only 7 legs, but it was...
Crochet Amigurumi Tutorials
Charity Crochet Preemie Octopus Pattern + Tutorial
Whether you have a preemie or know someone who does this Crochet Preemie Octopus is the perfect little buddy and comforts preemies. With one ball of Red Heart Bunches Of Hugs, you can make five Crochet Preemie Octopus that you could lovingly donate to your local NICU. . . Tutorial More Ideas More Charity Oriented...
Red Heart Free Crochet Mini Monster Pattern + Tutorial
There is an uplift of interest in miniature characters for stuffies and loveable in crochet, such as this Crochet Mini Monster using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The original pattern called for Red Heart Amigurumi Textures yarn which I have never heard of before. It used a 2.5 mm / B/1 crochet hook but I...
Stitch Along: Crochet Along Mike The Monster Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Mike the Monster is authorized by Disney Characters in crochet format. Stacey Trock of FreshStitches.com designed this character and received special permission from Disney. Certain restrictions are in place when making a Registered Trademarked item. Mike the Monster was presented and it took a few weeks for people to figure out what we...
Ollie the Owl Crochet Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD OLLIE THE OWL The Crochet Ollie the Owl, featuring Sarah from Repeat Crafter, is straightforward and takes about two and a half hours to complete. What great little ideas you can make in sequence for someone you love. Maybe customize the colours for someone special in your life. Match it with an Owl Hat...
Free Bernat Crochet Gingerbread Bear Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Bear is based on the Crochet Valentine Bear, both designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. The differences between the bears are visually evident, whereas the gingerbread version doesn't have a heart stomach and has two rounds of white in the arms and feet. These are easy to make and relatively quick...
Free Bernat Crochet Knotted Bears Stitch Along with Repeat Crafter Me
Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me presents this Christmas Stitch Along called Benny and Henny Knotted Crochet Bears. Super hot trending are stuffies where the heads are stuffed but the bodies are left without polyfil. I saw this concept pop up in the craft shows in the fall of 2024. This three-part series will run for...
Free Caron How To Crochet Bubble Hearts Crochet + Tutorial
The Crochet Bubble Hearts are my own design and great for attaching to objects, people or using as decor. The heart has two lobes at the top that are made first and then the body of the heart will join them together to work its way to the bottom of the heart. Tips have been...
How To Crochet Chocolate Chunky Cookie Ornament + Tutorial
Do you know a baker or love to bake yourself if so this Crochet Chocolate Chunk Cookie Ornament is a perfect ornament for you to crochet? Designed by Michele Wilcox using Red Heart Super Saver this cute little Chocolate Chunk Cookie is an easy little project and great for the cookie lover in your life....
Free Bernat Big Plush Crochet Pumpkin Pattern, Diagram + Tutorial
This delectable Big Plush Crochet Pumpkin pattern has been on my bucket list to make for years. It's 14" diameter and 10" tall without the stem. It's big and fluffy! Just perfect for fall. I used a smaller crochet hook to make the stitches nice and tight. A matching crochet diagram has been provided to...
Scrappy & Nibbles Crochet Hand Puppets + Tutorial
Yarnspirations asked me to develop a unique approach for something for them for the future. Daniel suggested we create at least one puppet to be the antagonist or maybe the voice of reason. The idea of scrappy was born. Daniel prefers to be behind the camera; Scrappy is the alter ego for Daniel. Daniel naturally...
12 Animals to Choose Crochet Amigurumi Kits + Tutorials for All
In 2023, Yarnspirations created 12 Amigurumi Kits for crochet stuffies. They are called the Red Heart Amigurumi Crochet Kit. Seeing the kits in person, I was surprised to see that they were bigger than they looked in the photographs on Yarnspirations. Each kit contains one character; the yarn is 100% recycled cotton. These would make...
Quackers the Crochet Duck + Tutorial
She is introducing Quackers the Crochet Duck, a new pattern by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. This 15" cuddly duck is just oozing with cuteness. Grab your Bernat Blanket and make this pretty quickly. I love this. I am a regular passenger on Celebrity Cruise Line, where the ducks are a thing to hide. You...
How To Crochet Braided Pumpkin + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD CROCHET BRAIDED PUMPKIN The Crochet Braided Pumpkins are designed by Mikey using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre. Tabletop fabulousness for fall. There are 2 designs and the large design has 2 versions based on an error that our tester, Wendy, did. Her error turned out to be an awesome idea. Wendy's error version is...
Crochet Square Bears Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet these cute little Crochet Square Bears. A flat like a doll that is lightly stuffed to be a child's best friend. Using Bernat Blanket Tiny Yarn, this doll feels as plush as it looks. Really soft. During the tutorial, I improvised to use safety eyes and added on some eyebrows. I do show how...
Millie The Crochet Love Mouse Pattern + Tutorial
Millie the Love Mouse pattern is made up of 2 patterns that combine the mouse and a crochet bubble heart. Millie is approximately 9" tall and pretty easy to make. The tutorial was taught in a way that the body of the mouse is done in a continuous round so there are no-slip stitching lines....
Crochet Along Giraffe Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Giraffe Pattern would be our next challenge in presenting a mystery character without giving it away and knowing it's a giraffe. It was presented in a way that the main section of the giraffe was left to the end so people couldn't figure it out as the body and neck are one section....
Crochet Kangaroo Stitch Along Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to crochet an amigurumi Crochet Kangaroo and her baby. This step by step project was originally produced for a mystery crochet along in 2015. Over a 4 week period, we gave clues and crocheters worked on making her and the little joey without really knowing what they were up to. We collected photos...
How To Crochet Llama Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Llama-No-Drama is an excellent crochet artistry amigurumi example from Yarnspirations. Designed by Nancy Anderson for Red Heart. This stitch along is complete and the entire pattern is in video tutorial and written pattern format. This a HUGE pattern and the best way to attack a great pattern, such as this, is to go step...
Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern is a hand-size crochet pumpkin designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. The pumpkin is 5" in diameter by 4.5" tall without the stem. It's designed as a 5 sided object for easy repeating. Doing the sides as an odd number allows the pumpkin to appear more ordinary and...
6 Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns
Now that most of us have tested the amigurumi waters with the Fat Cat Crochet Stuffie and have learned that it's not as hard or scary as once was thought. In most cases, if you have made a hat at some point you have the basics idea of amigurumi already figured out. Working in rounds,...
Santa and Spring Crochet Gnomes + Tutorial
The Crochet Gnomes, originally made for Santa can be styled for any season. 5" to 15" tall with the same pattern. The original was using Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn which makes this gnome 5" tall. My version in the tutorial was using Caron One Pound with 4 mm / US 7 Hook making it 15"...
Crochet 3 Children's Play Ball Patterns
Control the squishy nature of crochet balls for playtime. From using the ultra-thick Bernat Blanket for a brand new pattern called Bernat Floral Fun Motif Ball to doing hacky sack type of juggling balls. As a kid, we used to have balls kicking around the living room. Out of the blue, someone looking to cause...
Crochet Valentine's Bear Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Valentine's Bear A lovely plushie, this Crochet Valentine's Bear screams adorable alert! Designed by one of my favourite designers, Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me for Yarnspirations. Sarah has the impeccable ability to create the more adorable crochet projects I have ever seen. This super sweet crochet bear is 11" tall. You can see Zoe,...
Christmas Sniffle Station + Tutorials
The Crochet Sniffle Stations will be the final community celebration before the big boy comes flying down the Chimney. Designed by Michelle Moore, from Nova Scotia. The sniffle stations have a concealed box of tissues inside the cover that comes out below the nose of the character. The gold pot can hold candy canes and/or...
Crochet Three Little Pumpkins Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Three Little Pumpkins are like a build your own pumpkin in crochet. Myself, I don't observe Halloween due to where I live, it's a long trek from the laneway to the road and we do have treats ready for kids if we get any, who journey all the way up to our home....
Crochet Harvest Pumpkin Pattern + Tutorial
For your fall decor including Thanksgiving and Halloween, you can crochet these adorable Crochet Harvest Pumpkins. The pattern is written in three different sizes. For tutorial reasons, I filmed each size to keep them separate from each other. The difference of the medium to large is an additional 2 rounds but the pumpkin is stuffed...
Tunisian Pumpkin Patch - 4 Sizes
DOWNLOAD TUNISIAN PUMPKIN PATCH The Tunisian Pumpkin Patch, designed by Anita Grover comes in 4 sizes with the same Tunisian technique for each. It uses the Tunisian Knit Stitch and creates a tube formation that is pulled together at the end and squatted. She used twigs to make the stems for a bit of mixed...
Crochet Fall Apple Wreath Pattern
Crochet Fall Apple Wreath The Crochet Fall Apple Wreath pattern is so cool. I just adore this wreath. I have sentimental feelings when it comes to apples. I used to be a transport driver shipping apples from Oregon and Washington State back to Ontario. This reminds me of the treks across the country. Apples also...