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Just a quick post to notify you that the AquaAmi Polar Bear crochet pattern is now available for purchase in the PlanetJune shop. Go on, treat yourself and make your own amigurumi polar bear!

Introducing PocketAmi crochet patterns - the perfect introduction to amigurumi making, or a quick and easy way to satisfy your amigurumi addiction! Each PocketAmi is a tiny bundle of cuteness at around 3″ long, and can be made from any colours of worsted weight yarn - use your imagination and your yarn scraps to create a colourful menagerie.

PocketAmi patterns come in convenient variety packs of three. Set 1 includes Mouse, Pig and Bird patterns; Set 2 includes Bunny, Sheep and Dragonfly patterns.

Set 1: Mouse, Pig, Bird

Set 2: Bunny, Sheep, Dragonfly

Buy both sets of PocketAmi together and save even more: $5 per set, or $9 for both sets.

Everyone knows somebody who would appreciate a PocketAmi! Why not pick up the patterns today from the PlanetJune pattern store?

Thank you for patiently waiting for the debut of the AquaAmi Sea Turtle pattern. It’s taken a while to produce because this pattern is a whopper! The pattern is 13 pages long and includes over 20 step-by-step photographs and explanations so you can crochet a perfect sea turtle of your own.

More info about the pattern: there are a lot of steps, but they aren’t difficult! I would classify this as an intermediate level pattern - although the assembly is more complicated than my usual patterns, the entire turtle is worked in standard amigurumi fashion (single crochet in the round), with just a few hdcs thrown in! And, if you still worry you may have difficulties, I am always happy to answer any questions by e-mail

Also, why not take advantage of your last chance to purchase your favourite PlanetJune patterns at 2007 prices? Save $.50 per pattern and $1.25 on the sets of 3 AmiDogs or AquaAmi (sale prices are automatically applied). You have until May 10 2008 to take advantage of this offer - don’t miss out! All patterns are available from the pattern store.

PS - I will be at the Creativ Festival all day today, but will process all orders tonight when I get back!

It’s still winter here. The snow hasn’t melted yet, and it feels like it’s been winter forever! I can’t wait any longer for spring to arrive, so I decided to create some spring for myself…

Here’s my vase of crocheted daffodils - a bit of instant springtime!

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I’ve written up the pattern for you - it’s another Donationware pattern, so it’s free to view and, if you like it, you can send me a thank you payment. I hope you enjoy it!

>> Continue to the Daffodils free pattern instructions >>

AmiDogs Set 3 includes:

• Siberian Husky (or Alaskan Malamute)
• Welsh Corgi (Pembroke and Cardigan varieties)
• German Shepherd (aka Alsatian)

The patterns are available individually, or as a value-priced set of all three. If you’d like to purchase them, you can click through to my store to buy (and scroll down; the latest dogs are at the bottom of the list!)

Enjoy!

If the sight of rats upsets you, look away now…

Squeak!

Squeak squeeeeak!

Want to make your own? Pick up the pattern from the PlanetJune store, and get crocheting!

The AquaAmi pattern range is now available to buy direct from PlanetJune.com. Now you can crochet your own adorable dolphins, sea lions and beluga whales. The beluga whale pattern also comes with a free bonus pattern to make a baby beluga whale!

Each pattern is available individually, or buy the complete AquaAmi Set 1 for a special price.

Visit the pattern store to purchase AquaAmi patterns!

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Here’s a quick project to crochet: a little Christmas Pudding (aka Plum Pudding) in time for Christmas. Hang it on your Christmas tree, or sit it on your mantelpiece or as a decoration on your Christmas table! This amigurumi xmas pudding pattern comes complete with white sauce and is topped with a sprig of holly leaves and berries.

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I designed and crocheted this one last night in about an hour, so it’d work up even more quickly if you follow the pattern!

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In plenty of time for a last-minute Christmas present, PlanetJune Gift Certificates are now available in denominations ranging from $5 to $100. These would make a perfect gift for anyone you know who crochets!

A small selection of the many patterns available for purchase with a PlanetJune Gift Certificate!

Gift Certificates are available safely and securely through PayPal, and can either be delivered by e-mail directly to your recipient (on the date you specify), or you can elect to print the certificate and give it directly to your recipient. There is also space on the certificate for you to leave your personalized Christmas message!

To purchase a Gift Certificate, either click the button above, or purchase it directly from the store.

AmiDogs Set 2 is here! Now you can make your own amigurumi doggies:

• Boston Terrier
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Beagle

The Boston Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Beagle patterns are available individually, or buy the complete set for a special price.

Order your patterns directly from PlanetJune.com and the pdfs will be e-mailed to you.

Do you know someone with a Boston Terrier? How about a Jack Russell? Or a Beagle? Don’t you think they would love a little crocheted version of their sweetie for Christmas? There’s still time! Buy the patterns today and you’ll receive them in your inbox today - that gives you two whole weeks to crochet them and put them under the tree!

Or do you know a dog lover who crochets? How about sending them some patterns for Christmas? Shop from PlanetJune.com and spread a litle holiday cheer