My heart breaks for Los Angeles. While my family and I are safe, much of our beloved community has endured devastating losses from the relentless fires. Eaton Canyon, a place so deeply intertwined with our lives—where my husband and I had our first date, where we would hike with our dogs, and where we captured …
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If you’re interested in purchasing my book, One Hour Amigurumi, Tina the Turnip is the perfect way to get a sneak peak inside. Just like the rest of the patterns in One Hour Amigurumi, Tina was designed to minimize sewing and create a sweet, simple, seamless piece. Check out my guest blog on Moogly for …
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I designed these cuties to match the delicious churro sundaes from our friends at Ridges Churro Bar, based in Los Angeles. If you’re in the area, I definitely recommend checking them out! Difficulty: Beginner Size: Finished product is approximately 6″ long, but can be made to any size. Skills Required: Magic Ring Single Crochet Increases …
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The world of amigurumi can be pretty overwhelming. How do I get started? What do I need? What do all these acronyms mean? But do not despair, I am here to go over some of the basics with you! Terminology: R1: row 1 or round 1 sts: stitches ch: chain sc: single crochet dc: double …
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The magic ring (or magic circle) is a must know for amigurumi! It creates a beautiful clean base to work with when crocheting in continuous rounds. Here, I will show you a unique, but super simple way of making a secure magic ring or magic circle to start off your crochet and amigurumi pieces. No …
In this video I will show you how to make an oval to start off your crochet and amigurumi pieces.
My Shelly the Sea Turtle Pattern, available in my book, Hooked on Amigurumi, uses some unique techniques. So I put together a short video to provide some tips and tricks! I hope this helps, but as always, let me know if you have any questions! Happy crocheting! -Melanie
My Bronto the Dinosaur Pattern, available on Etsy, uses some unique techniques. So I put together a short video to provide some tips and tricks! I hope this helps, but as always, let me know if you have any questions! Happy crocheting! -Melanie
I have a video tutorial available here showing all of the basic skills, stitches, materials, and tools you need to get started with Amigurumi all while learning how to make this adorable Amigurumi Kiwi. What better way to learn than by actually making something, right?! I also have the full pattern available in writing below. …
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