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Ravelry: June
Flickrblogiversary + contest
Note: don’t forget to enter my contest at the end of this post!
Year in Review
Doesn’t time fly? I can’t believe I’ve been running this blog for 2 years! Looking back to last year’s blogiversary post, I see that I’ve added 19 more original designs to my crochet pattern store, plus I created 4 more free patterns.
This year’s tutorials included lots of Amigurumi Help, the Offset Square Wrist Pincushion and the amazingly popular Shrinkydinks Rings tutorial. If you’ve made anything from my tutorials, don’t forget to upload the pics to my new Flickr group, PlanetJune Tutorial Gallery – I’d love to see what you’ve made!
I tried some new crafts: felt toys, modular origami and needlefelting – all of which I hope to do more of in the future.
This year, PlanetJune also appeared in print for the first time:
- A pattern in the 2008 Crochet Pattern a Day calendar, and featured on the back cover of the box
- My Joining Amigurumi article in CROQ Zine
- A full page of photos of my designs in the design gallery section of Amigurumi Animals
- My ice cream bear pattern and a companion article I wrote in A Needle Pulling Thread magazine (Summer 2008 issue – should be out any day now, and I can’t wait to see it!)
And, on top of all that, we moved to a new city and bought our first house, which resulted in me driving back to my old job every day for 6 months (that’s almost 4 hours per day in the car) over a very long and snowy winter – I can’t remember how I even managed to get anything else done…
What’s Next?
It came as quite a shock to see how much crochet I’ve done this year, compared with other crafting. I suppose I’ve been concentrating so much on making patterns, everything else has come second. For the coming year, I’m hoping I’ll find more time to make more things, without neglecting my pattern designing either. It’s exhilarating to try new things, so I want to keep pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
I also have some new and exciting things in development, but they aren’t quite ready to share just yet…
Roll on year 3! I can’t wait to see what comes next in the PlanetJune story…
Thank you!
Of course the best part of all this is still getting to ‘meet’ so many wonderful people! I was going to namecheck some of my bestest online friends, but I don’t want to leave anyone out, so… well, I’m talking about YOU. Thank you for reading this, thank you for your comments and e-mails, thank you for buying my patterns.
Contest Time!
Now your reward for reading this far: it’s contest time! I’m running 2 contests this time:
- Win any pattern (your choice) from the pattern store. FYI, each PocketAmi set counts as one pattern
- Win a finished PocketAmi Mouse (shipped to you, anywhere in the world). I have crocheted an adorable little grey mouse especially for this contest… This is a rare opportunity to get your hands on a PlanetJune original!
I have small hands – he is even smaller than he looks here!
To enter, leave me a comment on this post, including:
- Your choice of prize – type MOUSE or PATTERN
- Tell me something, e.g. your favourite thing I’ve made, a suggestion for a future design, something you’d like to see on PlanetJune. Anything goes – I just want to hear from you!
If you want to enter both contests, just leave me 2 comments!
On Friday 20th June at 5pm EST, I will draw one name from each set of MOUSE comments, and one from each set of PATTERN comments. (In the unlikely event that the same person ‘wins’ both, I will contact them to see which prize they would prefer, and then draw another name for the other contest winner). Good luck!
Hi, I'm 
neetdesigns Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
June, As a newcomer to the art of amigurumi I would love to win one of your patterns. I enjoy looking at all of your creations. I have just started my own blog an hope that I can make it to a ‘bloggaversary’. Good luck for all future projects.
Nita
dottycookie Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 6:20 pm
Congratulations on your blogiversary! I just started maked your pocket amis, and had fun earlier in the year making your fuzzy bunny, so I would love the chance to be in the draw for one of your patterns!
So I think I need to write:
PATTERN
Thank you!
Christina Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
Hi June! I’d like to enter the contest…my choice of prize is a pattern. I made my first ami late 2007 and have been hooked ever since. Your ami patterns are gorgeous and unique. My absolute favorite is the daffodil pattern. They look realistic and quite pretty on a table! Thanks for sharing your talents!
Rebekah Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 6:52 pm
Oh such great prizes! Its hard to choose which one I would want if I won. I think I would choose a PATTERN.
The contest is such a great idea! 
So fun!
kris Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
uggg – i just missed you!
happy blo(giver)sary! i should exclude myself from your contest but the chance to win one of your patterns – and a june original (my ultimate wish) is just too hard to pass up. so i want to enter both. hehehe.
i can’t wait to see what year three bring you! hopefully lots of good stuff!
hugs
k
Sherry Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 7:51 pm
Congratulations on crossing the two-year mark! I have really enjoyed this blog – the amigurumi animals are eye-candy for me and just looking at them makes me feel happier in the work day. My choice of prize would be a pattern since I’m dying to know how to crochet the cute little pig and bunny!
Melissa Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 9:09 pm
MOUSE
I would love the tiny mouse. I have always enjoyed your patterns as they seem like quick projects, alas, I have only mastered enough skills in crochet that leave my attempts looking like giant dustbunnies.
Robyn Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
Mouse! He has to be one of the cutest things you have done. I have loved everything you have ever made but my all time favorite thing you made(which is what first made me check out your site!) was the Boston Terrier dog you made. I sooo wanted him! Boston’s are one of my fave dogs. I once said you should make a Bichon Frise because it would be easy to do. I also think your dragonfly would look adorable in blue/green or green/yellow. You could also make little collars for your Boston and all the other dogs. I also think a crocheted wolf,cow or duck would be adorable. The duck could have a little fuzz on it’s head and maybe make a matching baby or a little blue pond or bathtub to go with it. (you know like the Rubber ducky song.You know you want to sing it! LOL!) I also loved the daffodils ,your ice cream bear,well ok everything! Lol! You have amazing talent and I am so glad I found your website.I look forward to checking your site and seeing what else you have made. I can’t crochet but I do alot of other artsy/crafty stuff. Keep up the awesome work and I will keep looking at your wonderful site. Congrats on 2 years! If I win I want the mouse! It’s sooo adorable! Your fan in Minnesota.
Anna Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 10:26 pm
MOUSE.
Congratulations! Your patterns are amazingly realistic and I love the kitties and the little squirrel in the woodland collection. Can’t wait to see what you come up with in the next year.
Anna Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
PATTERN.
Of course I want to be in both drawings. I love following your blog and I wish I could help with ideas but I can’t think of anything you haven’t done that I’d like to see. You have a penguin already too.
futuregirl Said,
June 12, 2008 @ 11:29 pm
Wow! You’ve done quite a bit … and it’s all so awesome. You’re one impressive creatrix.
I’ll bet year three is going to rock. xo, Alice
hawkeyegirl Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 12:37 am
Congrats!
I’m a beginning crocheter and your patterns and posts have given me something to aspire to. I love the newest set, so I think I’m going to go for the PATTERN. I hope I’ve got enough skill to pull one off if I win!
Here’s to another great year!
hawkeyegirl Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 12:39 am
I forgot to mention my thanks for your great tutorials! Thanks!
KicsiKató Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 12:49 am
MOUSE:) Congratulation for your blogiversary:) Of course I would really love to hold your little mouse in my hand and would like to try your pattern, so I’m going on in the next comment…
KicsiKató Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 12:50 am
… PATTERN:) I’m not really godd at crochet yet, but trying to develop it:)
Have a really nice day!
Hugs from Hungary, Europe
val Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 1:57 am
Gee, where to begin? Yours was the FIRST blog I ever read…….and you inspired me to begin my own. Your blog inspired me to take on amigurumi!
I wonder what you will inspire me to do next!?
I think my favorite pattern was the beluga……
I’d LOVE to see you do an orangutan pattern…but you know that already! So, how about something else exotic….like a sugar glider or bush baby?
Oh and BTW, PATTERN is the contest I’d like to be in!
Here’s to another wonderful year! Happy bloggaversary!
Katrin Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 3:46 am
Congratulations June!
First thing I thought of when I read your question about what we want to see is: more amigurumis! You’re so awesome at this and such a great inspiration. I’d love to see a monkey range
Or how about tiny buffaloes? And Cowboys and horses? Or get to Africa… you could try the “big five”…
I’ll stop here. Just have to mention one more thing: PATTERN
xo, Katrin
Knitmomma Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 4:51 am
Pattern, please! And I like many of your patterns, the fuzzy ones are specially cute, but I absolutely LOVE your new sea turtle…and the guinea pig…and the rat…oh dear, do I really have to choose just one?
Knitmomma Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 4:52 am
Mouse. I’ll enter both – he’s adorable, and I would love to have a Planet June original! Something else? Well, I like your tutorials, and would love to see more dog breeds (I have a mixed breed who looks like a Border Terrier, and a toy poodle.)
Rebekah Perkins Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 9:54 am
Pattern
I love all the patterns so far. I would like to see a fox or racoon added to the fuzzy friends collection.
Mouse
If I absolutely had to pick a favorite pattern is would be the Sea Turtle or the Sea Lion. They have such wonderful personality to them.
Whatever year 3 brings I’m sure it will be fantastic as always.
Rebekah
Garfield Lover Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 11:10 am
PATTERN
I love all your patterns! I really like your felted guinea pig! I think you could do an artic theam and do a polar bear, an artic fox, and other animals like that. You do fantastic work! Keep it up!
Beth Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
Thanks for the generosity!
PATTERN
Beth Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 12:14 pm
Thanks for the generosity!
MOUSE
Jenna Z Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
PATTERN! I love your crochet corgi! LOVE IT! I would have to amend it to make it a black headed tri but that shouldn’t be hard!
Jana Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
Hi, June!
Ditto on all the comments above! Did I send you the pic of the fuzzy rat? He turned out great! I made a “mini” one first with variegated 2ply yarn for my new kitty, Bibi. She has already eaten one ear and one leg half off! She LOVES her “mousie”! I am sure my daughter Kelly’s cat, Burton, is going to love the BIG fuzzy rat! I think I have bought almost all of your patterns! So, the contests? Well, I guess I would love the patterns. Or, well, the mouse, heck, I can’t choose! So. This is my entry for the patterns!
Jana Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
Okay, here we go! This is my entry for the VERY cute mouse!
I REALLY REALLY thank you for your wonderful tutorials! I stumbled onto your blog looking for directions for the magic ring. YOURS are the ONLY directions I have found that I could understand! THANKS! I am now using the “ring” whenever I can! I also greatly appreciate all of your step by step photo directions in your patterns! I wish ALL pattern makers were so considerate! Keep up the great work! Oh. New patterns? Great Dane! AND what we have in GREAT abundance here at Al Hada, Saudi Arabia-BABOONS!! If you ever need pics of these critters, I can send you some! Oh, and of course, a CAMEL! I have pics of those too!
sunny Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 6:56 pm
mouse
thanks agian for the great idea!
how adorable!!! my friend, aptly knicknamed the Rat Queen would LOVE to receive a lil friend (er minion….) anyways i loved your shrinky dink ring tutorial. i’ve made a few although the first two were awful lessons in what not to do
Amber Said,
June 13, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
Hi June,
Congratulations on reaching the end of year two. I always loving seeing what your latest creation is and I think my favorites are your fuzzy animals, especially the penguin. I also really appreciate the tutorials, always well written and helpful.
Please enter me in the PATTERN contest and once again, congratulations!
Amber
Sarah Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:56 am
Congratulations!
The two gifts you have given me (well, not me personally, but you know) are the Sea Turtle pattern, which I drool over every day, and a great example of how to build a crafting web site. Thank you!
-Sarah
JoAnn McCleskey Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:23 am
My mother passed away at the end of April. I had many sleepless nights trying to negotiate my emotions. I have found relief and joy in reading your blog. Your patterns are fun and lively and have brought a smile many times. I would love to win one of your patterns.
On the lighter side of life, my son became engaged recently to a wonderful, young lady that love goats! I have yet to find a pattern for a goat! I think your next project should be a family of goats!
Thanks,
JoAnn
Elodie Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 9:58 am
I would love to be entered in the contest to try and win a pattern–specifically, that fuzzy little penguin pattern! I have been meaning to get into crochet for ages, but I see a lot of “grandma squares” and such that just don’t tempt me much! That penguin really does–I looove penguins.
Big surprise there! haha!
I think you should make a pocket penguin
Also, I think you should make the top part of your website a link back to the home page. I was trying to get there from this page and there are no obvious links! That’s no good if people get to a post and want to look at more, and then just leave when there’s no quick link..
Mary Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 10:23 am
PATTERN
I would love to see you make a pocket duck! I have a whole college full of women that I know would love to have a mini-duck to keep with them.
As a beginning crocheter interested in amigurumi, you’re providing a lot of inspiration to me!
Mary Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 10:28 am
MOUSE
Okay, I couldn’t resist the mouse either. He’s so cute! I have to say that one of your projects that I really like (besides all of the adorable animals) is the daffodils. If you’re feeling brave enough, maybe you would like to try daylilies? It would be a big challenge with at least six or more petals but there are so many types of daylilies that you could experiment with all sorts of styles. You can even use some sparkly/iridescent yarn since some daylilies have “diamond dusting” and color changes depending on the light, angle, etc.
Josefin Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 11:05 am
Oooh, a contest! Its so fun!
I would love to win the mouse!
One thing I would love, havent seen them anywere, is a killerwhale/orca. And of course, more PocketAmis.
Rachel Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 11:08 am
I absolutely love all of your amigurumi patterns, so I’d like to enter the PATTERN contest!
Debbie Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:08 pm
Happy blogiversary! I love all of your stuff, but I am especially in awe of the dogs. I’d like to enter the PATTERN contest, please.
Amy Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
MOUSE
He is sooo cute! Congratulation on posting for two years! Your work is awesome. Maybe you should make some crocheted pastries or fruit, if that hasn’t been mentioned?
nataluna Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:20 pm
my favorite thing that i see above, is your seaturtle amigurumi. i don’t know how to crochet, but i think it’s nice you give free patterns.
if my name is drawn, i would like to have the real mouse.
Lilian Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
Comment #1: MOUSE
*cheers*
All of your amigurumis have inspired me – I just recently discovered the world of amigurumi (where have i been…) and have moved away from dc Scarves as gifts
With a baby girl (1 year old) and a baby boy on the way, I’ve made it a goal to make them as many of their toys as possible. Your patterns have been an inspiration – to see what can be done with crochet piece shaping & sewing together!
Keep up the awesome work in year #3! Hopefully crafts will inspire me to finally get my own blog going.
maizee Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
You inspire me! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and creativity. Would love something actually made by you–so of course I would love the little mouse.
Brianna Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:38 pm
PATTERN
Happy Blogiversary!!! I absolutely adore all of your creations ^ ^ You are so talented!
?
kat Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:43 pm
Fantastic Contest thank you for inviting me to join in. I love your site its easy to read and soft colors thank you.. I love your puppy patterns the dogs are so cute ..so i guess i would love any puppy patterns and thank you for the free patterns
hugs kat
prongsbaby Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:46 pm
MOUSE!
I adore your amigurumi! They’re so cute! hmm. A patterm I’d like to see is ne for an otter! I heart otters…
prongsbaby Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:51 pm
PATTERN
Congradulations on your 2nd year! The best part about your amigurumi is that they look like real animals! very sweet!
Robin Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:55 pm
Happy Blogversary! I love your work…
Hard decision, pattern or mouse…I’ll post twice;)
Mouse!
Robin Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 12:57 pm
Me again;)
PocketAmi 2 for the pattern…..
Terri Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
Congrats!!
I want to win the mouse!
Terri Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Or even the pattern!
I’ve been watching your site for about a month and haven’t managed to make anything yet, but I am very interested.
Becky Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
PATTERN
Although the mouse is cute as well!
I just wanted to tell you that you have a fabulous blog! I love the sea turtle pattern! I’ve used your tutorial to create a crochet hook roll (although, as always, I want to make another b/c this one didn’t turn out quite perfect enough). I’ve bought the monkey pattern for a friend and you’re always the first place I look when I want to see if there’s any cute crochet animals out there. 
I hope over the next year to try out more of your patterns – especially the sea turtle, the woodland critters, the fuzzballs, and the daffodils. Keep up the great work!
Lilian Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
Comment #2: PATTERN please
Future Projects – WHATEVER YOU CAN THINK UP!!! It never ceases to amaze me once you know how increases/decreases work how anything you think up can become a crochet project (needless to say, i’m not quite there yet… tsktsktsk)
But… how about some food items?
I’m on my way to some fruits and veggie ami’s 
Else Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
June, I am always cheered and inspired by your ami designs and patterns. They are simple yet evoke the spirit of the creatures so well! Keep up the good work. Your latest pocket patterns are awesome…so please sign me up to compete for a pattern (cuz that’s what I would choose!). I would love to see more flower patterns to make as trims or brooches.
Else Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
Okay, here’s another idea: how about some little coin purses with animal or flower faces? That would be cool. For this comment, enter me in the running for your little mouse! I’d love to have something made with your own hands! Have a blessed day!
sarahmakes Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
Oooh! Happy blogiversary. And…
PATTERN!
JoAnn Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
Hi June,
Congratulations!
Love your little critters!
I’ll enter for the mouse here.
It would be an honor to win something made by the artist!
Here’s to another great year!
Micky Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
Congrats on the two years!
I love the little mouse. It’s too cute. But the next favorite would be the poinsettia.
And I love your magic ring tutorial. I have used it more than once and it is so much better than a regular beginning.
Thanks so much for all your freebies and for this little contest. And here’s to many more years of fun for you here.
Since it’s my favorite, for the contest I’d have to pick:
MOUSE.
Yenner Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
Hey June. I’ve been scratching about the site and really enjoyed the tiny animals. But I was wondering if the gaming world would be of your interest. Namely the Mushrooms from Mario, or perhaps bo-bombs. There are little balls like katamari which would be fun to have as a small key chain. Or as my favorite, a PSP game called RocoLoco had small yellow singing characters! Just a thought. I’d love to grab a pattern from you!
Anywho, hope to see more.
Yenny
Micky Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
Happy Bloggiversary!
I was only going to enter once, but then I thought of something else I really like.
The little acorns are too cute. Just the little expressions they give.
And for a suggestion, maybe you could work up more flower patterns? Your poinsettia and daffodil are gorgeous, so any other flower you made up would be just as lovely.
Thanks again for this chance.
So for this entry I’ll choose:
PATTERN.
JoAnn Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
Hi again,
2nd post for pattern.
How about a little owl to go with the woodland group?
A seahorse.
A sheltie ( great dogs!)
Can’t wait to see what you design next!
FeltLikeStitchin Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
What a cool blog – congratulations on your anniversary:)
I’d love a chance to win that cute mouse!
I fell in love with all your crochet animals – it was hard to choose a favourite but I think it has to be the fuzzy rat – it’s so sweet!
Victoria Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Thanks so much for running this contest June! Your blog has been a joy to read and I look forward for many more years of reading!
I’d love to have a chance to get one of your patterns!
Denise Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Hi June- happy blogiversary! I have enjoyed your patterns and creativity and yes, it is amazing to see how much you’ve done in just one year.
I can’t wait to see what the future holds!
I love all the dogs that you have made, they are so adorable and you have done a great job portraying the breeds. And all your fuzzy creations as well.
I would love a chance to win the adorable little mousie!
Cheers! (clinking of glasses) to many more successful years.
Denise Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
Hi June – 2nd entry for second contest, for the pattern! So awesome.
A suggestion for the future – northern (north american) animals – grizzly bears, moose, wolves, bison…..how different would that be?!
all the best!
Gail Hogsten Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:41 pm
Congratulations! I hope you will stick around to make it to your tenth blogiversary~
At the moment my favorite critter you have made is the pocket mouse (our home is named MouseHill because we have so many mice) but I also love the pocket pig, and the dashound, and all of the Fuzzy critters, and the acorns, not to mentin that the poinsettia is breathtaking, and, and, and. How on earth can anyone select just one? Oh yeah, I love your fuzzy rat, I saw him sneak out to the ground level bird bath just this morning to get a drink of water~
If I am so lucky as to win the draw, I’d like another PATTERN to go along with the others I’ve bought.
I truly love your work and enjoy looking in the online store and reading your blog. I hope you will be here for us, for a very long time to come.
Hugs and Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us,
gail e aka the Stitch ‘n Frog
Gail Hogsten Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
I forgot, I also adore your Guinea Pig! I had to look twice to make sure it wasn’t a live one. I know someone that I would love to make one for, a writer whose books I buy as soon as they hit the store. There is a Guinea Pig named Rex in her most popular series of books, so I think she’d love to receive one.
But since I already entered for the pattern, I’ll chose your MOUSE. And I have a glass display case that he would fit into just perfectly, with my pig & hog collection~
hugs and thanks again,
gail e aka the Stitch ‘n Frog
lolagurumi Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
Happy Bloggiversary!
I don’t know how I found your site, but I have been checking out all your stuff for the last couple of months. My mom has gotten me really into crocheting, which is a nice departure from writing my thesis (sometimes too much so!), and I’m hooked on amigurumi! I love your minis! I am in mid-project (an owl) and haven’t bought one of you patterns becuase I have to finish something before I start another! But the chance to win one of your PATTERNS would be so great! Hmmm i think you should keep going with the minis, i think they are a great idea. Maybe some mini squids and octopi!?! I know someone else said a camel, but I really like that idea too!
Congrats June!
–Laura
JaimeM Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
MOUSE! Love the mouse.
Happy Blogiversary! Two great years and I am sure this next will be even better for you!
I have to say I think one of my favorite critters you have made is the fuzzy guinea pig. I used to have a real one years ago and it reminds me of her.
Thank you for sharing such creativeness with us!
Melinda McBride Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 4:13 pm
Hi June, Happy Blogaversery 2! I would love to win your AquaAmi collection as I remember when you were designing them and asking for suggestions for names and more creatures. I voted for AquaAmi! So was pleased when you picked it. I also voted for a whale and was delighted to see the beluga join the gang.
Katie Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
PATTERN
Oh gosh, June, how can I pick a favorite? I love everything you’ve done this past year! I had a great time perusing your archives, and I wish I would’ve been reading your blog around Christmas. Your modular origami ornament is amazing! I’m getting into origami now, so thanks for the links. I like it when you try new things and show us the results.
Congrats!
Katie Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
MOUSE
How could anyone pass up an opportunity to win a PlanetJune original?! I know I couldn’t!! And it’s a mouse! I have eight (real) mice, and I would love to have a PlanetJune mouse to add to my “collection.” Too cute!
Congrats on 2 years! II’ve only been reading your blog for a few months, but I have gone through your archives, and your work is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
I’m particularly fond of your fuzzy friends collection. They are so sweet. The seal and chicks are my favorites. The fuzzy rat is up there as well. I have five pet rats, so I got all excited when I saw your rat pattern!
Keep up the great work!!
Michele Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
Happy Blogiversary!
I’d love to have a chance to get one of your patterns! I really like your fuzzy animals and the monkeys are my favorite
I’ve made both your Poinsettia and Daffodil pattern and have gotten lots & lots of compliments about both of them
Brandy Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
I check your website often to see what you’ve been working on. Your patterns are adorable and quick to do. I’d love to win a pattern of yours!
Brandy Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
I’d also love to win the little moust! It’s so cute!
Betty Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
I would love to have a pattern from you. They are so cute. It would be really hard to pick just one but I would love to be given the chance to give it a try.
Betty Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 7:12 pm
If I can’t win a pattern then I would love to have the little mouse made by you. What fun to have something that is soooo cute.
Lynda Fryer Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
I’ve recently beaten stinky old breast cancer and, to keep myself sane whilst being stuck at home, have recently discovered amigurumi crochet, although have always loved crochet & knitting. I love all your patterns and would dearly love to win one of your dog patterns, please. Huge congratulations on your anniversary, from across the big pond, and I wish you amny more anniversaries of creating!
Best wishes,
Lynda ( Gold Coast, Australia).
Becky Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 7:52 pm
I’d love to win the little mouse! My favorite creation of yours are the felt sea creatures, especially the little octopus.
Lynda Fryer Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 7:54 pm
PS. Hope I don’t sound greedy, but would also dearly love to win a gorgeous little mouse, to live in my pocket as a good luck charm. Also, just for anyone who’s interested, I recently had a barrage of tests and the stinky cancer has now been gone ofr over 18 months – yippee, am very proud of myself!! *huge grin*
Best wishes, hugs & smiles,
Lynda ( Gold Coast, Australia).
Kathy Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
Pattern
All of your patterns are great, but I think I was first drawn to your ferret pattern. Congratulations on the anniversary!
Michelle Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 9:04 pm
Okay, now that I’m on the right page (ahem, I left a comment on the Crochet Along post…ooops), I’d like to thank you again for all you’ve taught and shared with us this past year. Keep on going, I can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned for the future. Congratulations on two years!
Barbara Liedtke Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
Love all your crochet designs, especially the dogs! I’ve crocheted for years and have never found such cute designs anywhere else. You are a very creative person. I hope your business continues for a long, long time. Congratulations.
I’d like to win the PATTERN!
Françoise (Mafyb) Said,
June 14, 2008 @ 11:34 pm
PATTERN
Happy 2nd blog anniversery. I love all your patterns, I will look at them carrefully again and again so I can tell you wich one to send me when you tell me I am the winner. Great contest. Thank you and on we go for a beautifull year no 3.
Again thank you for everything.
Misty Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 12:07 am
Congratulations on all of your achievements this past year! I hope that this next year will be just as wonderful and I look forward to seeing what new things you will be making. I really enjoy your patterns and the details in them. I just finished the beagle and learned a lot from the experience (also he is fun to play with!). If I were lucky enough to be chosen, I’d love a pattern.
Thanks!
Holly Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 12:16 am
I love your patterns. I don’t remember when i first came across your blog–it may have been soon after you launched it, but I only recently added you to my google reader feed (and very glad I did!). I love how whimsical and clever your patterns are. Well done. I especially love how you experimented with different yarns to create a fur effect on some of your amiguri dogs, like the Miniature Schnauzer–very smart!
I’d love to see a fantasy set. Sure, there are tons of dragon and unicorn patterns out there, but I love your style and balance of the stitches. A second woodland creature set with a deer, would be fun, too.
PATTERN
MaryAnne Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 3:12 am
Firstly happy anniversary. Well done, for a fab site. You have achieved to bring much joy to all the children and adults alike with all your wonderful crochet work.
I would love to win a mouse, that is made by its creator.
As for future patterns, my grandson is crazy about pre-historic animals and my granddaughters of fairies and angels.
Nicole Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 3:20 am
PATTERN! I can never have too many of your cute patterns.
As you know, I’d LOVE to see you make a sugar glider crochet pattern!!!
If I had to choose a favorite from all your patterns I’d have to choose the hedgehog. I gave it bigger eyes then the pattern called for and it turned out SOOOOO cute!
Christal Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 6:27 am
I just love all your creations! You are a very talented designer!
Pattern!
Crafts By AP Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 12:04 pm
Congrats on your Blogivarsary! Hope you have a stellar 3rd year with more excellent patterns and creations. I love your dogs!! Best of luck in all of your endeavors… Armina
Carol Hall Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 12:33 pm
How do you do it making so many wonderful patterns in such a short time. They are wonderful and so detailed but easy to follow and make up just like the pictures. Your tutorials are explained easily and I love the magic ring method. Keep up the good work!!!!! I would love the pattern (maybe the monkey).
Melissa J Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 12:40 pm
Hi! Gratz on your blog’s anniversary…and you are SOOO talented. Your work is a real inspiration to me. I love your fuzzy critters the most, they almost look real! I hope to be as good as you are at crafting someday.
I’m working on it, hehe!
Here’s my choice: PATTERN
Have a great weekend!
Jessica Manning Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 2:18 pm
Hi June,
I really enjoy the ami items you have created for us. My granddaughter was thrilled with the ami Boston Terrier I made for her. She has since asked me to make 2 puppies to go with her Boston ami. I will need my glasses for this one!!!
Would like to thank you for using the “ami” word instead of amigurumi …..no one should have to spell that!
MOUSE
Jessica Manning Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
HELLO AGAIN.
I would like to see a woodsy gnome or a forest Pixie pattern.
Also I would love to see a meerkat aka sticktail. I just love Animal Planet series called Meerkat Manor. I cried when the dominate female died.
Thanks again for your creativity.
PATTERN
Sherri Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 2:39 pm
Hi June,
Your patterns are adorable.
I have purchased quite a few, but to WIN one of your patterns,
would be really ideal !!
I would have a hard time picking one, since they all are so cute and
cuddly.
The Jack Russell Terrier, is my favorite, since I have that breed of dog.
(she’s an old baby, now.. she’ll be 16 in Nov).
Congrats on your two year anniversary !!
Many more prosperous ones!!
Sherri
Cathy E. Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Dearest June,
I have enjoyed your blog. Congrats on the 2 years of hard work. Keep encouraging us newbies to amigurumi. I’m a fan, but don’t crochet – yet.
If I’m a winner I’d like the MOUSE for inspiration to begin crafting my own amigurumi.
Thanks,
Cathy
Renee Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
Hi June!!
Thank you so much for your offering of a prize! I am thrilled for the opportunity. My wish would be to win a pattern. My favorite pattern is the
AmiDogs Dachshund – I have two “wienie” buddies (as we call them) that are sunshine in my life.
Sonja Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 4:49 pm
Pattern
I bought the fuzzy bear pattern when you first had it available. My granddaughter loved it. It turned out sooooo cute!
Sonja
Sonja Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 4:51 pm
Mouse
All of your patterns are so cute. I’m saving to buy some of your ami dogs and the little hamster. :0)
Sonja
paula Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
I have bought several patterns, and love the free acorn-my intro to amigurumi to go with a felted squirrel. Thanks for teaching me the Magic Ring! The mousie is so cute! I would love to win it!
Pam Everhart Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 5:01 pm
I just love your little dogs, and made both sets for my 3 year old granddaughter who is absolutely nuts about dogs. Now she won’t leave the house without at least one of her puppies, and it takes her about half an hour to decide which one to take with her!
Love your patterns!
Pam
Angela Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 5:35 pm
I would want to win a pattern!
Angela Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 5:41 pm
I can’t decide which of your animals are my favorite, it is either the ferret or the rat!! I would love to see a cat, maybe in a sitting position!
Sara Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
PATTERN
I love your patterns. I’d LOVE to win the guinea pig pattern.
Thanks!
Michelle M Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
Congratulations on year two!! Woooooohooooo! You must feel great! I want to thank you for the wonderful tutorials (magic ring saved my sanity!) and free patterns. Your poinsettia will make my Christmas tree extra special this year.
If I am lucky enough to win I would love to choose a pattern. I am looking forward to what you have to share with us in your third year. May you have even greater success this year.
San's Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 6:57 pm
Hi, I just love your patterns and have purchaased and made so many and many more to be made in the futrue I am a Mouse a holic and I would love to give this little guy a home. Congrats on year 2 may year 3 be even bigger better brighter and more time to explore this wonderful world of craft
MOUSE
Martha Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
Pattern – Contest — Your patterns are a brand new discovery for me and now that I am retired, I am looking forward to making lots of your little creatures — your patterns as all amazing — and thanks for sharing your free patterns!
Michelle K Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 7:25 pm
I love your patterns & I’m going to get your sea turtle one yet…just waiting for a good enough excuse to buy yet another pattern.
Congratulations on your blogiversary! Please put me down for the mouse…too cute!
Michelle K Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 7:26 pm
What the heck, let’s try both…put me down for a pattern also!
Angie Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 8:11 pm
Hi!! The first time I found your blog was when I was looking for pin cushion ideas and I LOVE your slanted square pin cushion. Ever since then, I check back to you blog for more inspiration. I also love you’re crocheted turtle!! I can’t believe it’s been two yours for your blog. It amazes me that you drove you so far between work and still managed to post. Sign me up for a pattern if I win and best wishes for year three!!
Randi Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 10:29 pm
Hi June! I wanted to say thank you for all you’ve done! Happy 2 yrs! I just hit the 50 mark for the quantity made of your ami’s… and when I donate them, I always get such a great thankyou note. The kids just LOVE all of them I want to win the mouse in this comment!
Randi Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
Pattern comment this time!
I would love it if you went into fantasy ami’s… angels, fairy, gnomes, elves etc… I also love the northern animals comment, more flowers, food… anything!!!!!!
Thank you again! I wish I could buy ALLLLLLL of your patterns! They are fun to make and the kids really do love them all. I also finally use the magic ring because of YOUR tutorial… couldn’t ever figure it out from other sites!
Linda Wernette Said,
June 15, 2008 @ 11:34 pm
I love your craft blog and patterns. You are so creative! I’m so glad you emailed me because I updated AOL & I lost all my favorites including you! WOo HOo, you are back!
Debra Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 1:58 am
I would love to win one of your patterns. I love all the little creatures that you have designed.
I have purchased the ferret ones, but due to health reasons and family obligations I have been unable to make it.
I would like to see a cockatiel – my daughter had them when she was younger and they are such nice birds.
Keep up the great work
Debra Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 2:01 am
I would also love to win the finished mouse – I think this would make a great little gift for someone who is shut in.
Happy 2 years on your site. I think it is one of the most creative and fun sites that I have and do visit. In the future I hope to purchase many of your patterns.
I look forward to the coming year and your new little creatures.
Good Luck
petra deginther Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 9:19 am
Hi June, congratulations!!! I always thaught about it, to take some animals for my shop, i`m crotching and knitting caps…so Im also a crotcho-maniac like you…I wanna have the mouse!!! so , never have a handicap with your hands!, byby petra
curegirl0421 Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 11:55 am
I knew you were prolific, but wow!
Congratulations on all your success and here’s to many more years of crafting goodness! 
If you pick me (pick me! pick me!) I’d love a pattern!
Dee Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 12:45 pm
June! Congrats!!! I love your stuff! I most interested in how you make amis using funfur! I tried but have major problems seeing the stitches. Anyway, I would love a pattern! Espcially your sea creatures. I missed the testing for them. I think they are the cutest!
Audrey Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
I like your patterns and would like to see a dolphin in the future. I would love a pattern.
Audrey Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
I would like to see a panda bear in the future. I would like the mouse.
Rae Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Mouse is what I would like if I win and Love you patterns.
Hododo Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
Mouse!
Thanks for the contest. I love all of your patterns!
Hododo Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
Patterns!
I LOVE them all!
Amanda Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 4:09 pm
PATTERN
I’m still brand new to your site, I’ve been hanging around here for about a month or so, buying a few patterns and LOVING making them.
) Your website inspired me to pick up the needle again and start creating my own things. I absolutely love your baby chick pattern that comes with the bunny. I still have yet to tackle that bunny. I’m actually selling something like your chick on my website. I’ve made him into a small animal house by crocheting fleece strips. 
) It’s TONS of fun. They get in under the little wing. (you’re welcome to check him out here: http://www.flyingmarsupial.com/chicky.html )
I’ve been trying to perfect the shrinky-dink rings as well… they’re not turning out as hot LOL
Anywho, thank you for being inspiring and crafty! I can’t wait to see what next year holds.
)
BrendaLea Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 6:54 pm
Congrats on your bloggaversary! Your patterns are awesome, I especially love your sea lions. I wish you the best in the future. And would love to win your Little Mouse.
BrendaLea Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 7:01 pm
Your ferrets are to die for. I used to have a ferret named wheezy and would love to win the pattern for a ferret. Not only would I love it but so would my Grandsons. I’ve posted a link on my blog about your blogavesary. I wish you all the best for your future in crocheting and the other craft you have tried this past year.
Mónica Said,
June 16, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
Congrats June! I´m new in your site, your little friends are so cute! The first one I saw was your mouse, so nice.I woukd like to see a panda bear or why not a dolphin?,for the great idea of the contest, PATTERN I want to try with that lovely mouse!!
The best for you.
Tanya Said,
June 17, 2008 @ 12:18 am
I have passed your site from time to time, to check out all the ami’s pattern.
Your free acorn pattern is so cute, it is on my list of things to crochet, but somehow I never get to it.
I’m looking forward to more patterns:
squirels to match the acorn?
And I would love to see a “farmland” set ami from you.
May be more funfur ami?
PATTERN!
Marlys Said,
June 17, 2008 @ 12:39 am
Congratulations on 2 years of fun! I really admire your work. How about designing a Shih Tzu pattern?
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Put me down for the pattern
Marlys Said,
June 17, 2008 @ 12:40 am
Oh, and I am a BIG fan of cute little mice! So put me down for the mouse too!
Sabrina Said,
June 17, 2008 @ 9:25 am
I thought I loved the dolphin (for my mom) until I saw the guinea pig. I thought I loved the guinea pig until I saw the felted guinea pig. I thought I loved the guinea pig until I saw the wee little mousie. Things just keep getting cuter and cuter.
(pattern)
barbara Said,
June 17, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
I love beagles and would love to win that pattern if it is included. actually i love all your patterns but love beagles for dogs
brennakins Said,
June 17, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
I would like to win the MOUSE
I am learning to crochet so I think I would prefer a finished product rather than get an adorable pattern and kill it with my attempts. The patterns are so adorable!!! Maybe you could make some kitties… they are noticeably missing from your store. But maybe that’s just because I love cats.
Keep up the incredible work!
brennakins Said,
June 17, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
Oh wait… there is a kitten. Hehe. How about a mama cat to keep it company?
drgngems Said,
June 18, 2008 @ 11:08 am
Love your stuff (and so does the sis-in-law!). Pattern, please.
Thanks,
drgngems
Ruby Said,
June 18, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
Hi June,
Happy blogiversary!
Your Amigurumis are so cute!
I like your blog and I come around regularly to see whats new on your site.
If I would win, I would be pleased about a PATTERN.
Many greetings from Germany
Ruby
Alicia Said,
June 18, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
Congrats on your blogaversary!! You patterns are amazing and unbelievably life-like! I love your shrinky dink tutorial! Can’t wait to try it! So many good ideas! I would love to win one of your patterns! Thanks!
Marta Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 2:39 am
Hi!!
I have just discovered your blog and I love your work!!!! congratulations!!!!!!
I have just started my blog! so if you want to visit it… but it’s in spanish.
Well, anyway, I love your amigurumis!!!!
Pattern!!!!
Regards from Zaragoza (Spain), Marta
eve Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 6:31 am
Congratulations on your blogiversary!
I would love one of the PlanetJune originals made by you.
You are one of the people that have inspired my to start crochet and especially amigurumi, and you still inspire me today with incredible determination to make things happen in general.
What would I love to see? something completely different, no amigurumi but maybe a cute scarf or hat…?
Love from New Zealand
Eve
Stephanie Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 9:26 am
So cute!! Happy blogiversary!
Best wishes :>
brennakins Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Actually, I’d also like to put my name in for the pattern. I can only get better at crochet, right? Oh, and maybe you could start making some wild animal ones, like big cats or birds. A parrot would be awesome.
Crafty Carolinagirl Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 3:31 pm
Congrats on 2 years!!!!
I’d love to win one of your patterns, though I have yet to make my little Aqua Ami one.
My suggestion for a new pattern is a crocheted guitar. I have a lot of requests for guitar patterns and I have only been able to find knitted ones.
Blessings on a great year!
Suzi.BC Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
Hi June ! I love your dog patterns and would love to see more doggies in the future…especially the LARGE breeds(eg: my newfie dog LOL! ) They are such goofy guys.
Also love your little mouse pattern. Your small patterns have allowed me to Re-explore crocheting again! I sneak the finished little critters into my gramma’s purse, so next time she roots through it , she finds a present! She loves it too!
Thankyou for all your kindness and work
Suzi.BC and Sammy the newf! (sending you pawshakes)
falwyn Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Oh, I’d love a PATTERN – most definitely!
I’ve had fun this year designing a couple of amigurumi myself. Also I love Ravelry so much!
Happy Blogiversary!
Nathalie Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
Hi, congrats for your blogoversary. Thanks for letting us participate in this contest. I’d sure love to win that cute mouse.. I alresdy have real ones , so this one woul be so cute next to them. Thanks Long live.
Jeanie Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 11:18 pm
I love your blog and visit quite often. Since I was born in the Year of the Rat, I have been very fascinated by your mouse pattern. Please enter me for the crocheted PocketAmi Mouse.
Thanks!
Jeanie Said,
June 19, 2008 @ 11:18 pm
Please also enter me for the pattern contest too. (Perhaps I could then make my own Mouse!)
Blake Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 2:06 am
Congrats! I love your Dolphin, so much and would very much like a PATTERN.
Sea animals are the best!
Blake Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 2:07 am
My favorite land animal just happens to be a MOUSE, so I will try my hand at that too! Especially because yours is so adorable! I can’t wait to see what you come up with over the next year!
Jo Nardi Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Such fun patterns! They make me smile and I can use all those I can get.
PATTERN!!!! please.
Jo
Jo Nardi Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Everyone needs a little mouse in their house!
MOUSE!
Jo
Livvie Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Hi, I’d like to win the pattern. I loved the shrinky dink ring tutorial. Thanks.
Deb Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
Congrats on the anniversary! I only recently found your site and LOVE it! I’d love to win a pattern!
Leslie Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 2:39 pm
Congratulations on your anniversary! Thank you for introducing me to the world of amigurumi crochet.
If I will I would like the mouse please!
Thanks!
Leslie Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 2:41 pm
I would love to see you do a forest line of patterns that include little gnomes and faeries, toadstools, and acorns.
If I am chosen, I would like to have the mouse.
Thanks!
brennakins Said,
June 20, 2008 @ 4:34 pm
I already commented twice, but one more suggestion is to make humans, like a little girl and/or boy. Then you could make all sorts of cute outfits too.