The axolotl is one of the most fascinating and unusual creatures in the world, and adding a crocheted version to the PlanetJune amigurumi menagerie is long overdue! Ready to get started? You can find the pattern here: Axolotl amigurumi crochet pattern! Axolotl Fun Facts Axolotls are a type of Mexican salamander that doesn’t go through […]
I’m trying something a bit different today, and I’m going to show you my messy desk and my work in progress! This is the design I’m working on at the moment… It’s an Axolotl! The axolotl is one of the most fascinating and unusual creatures in the world, and adding a crocheted version to the […]
I just realised that this is my 18th year of designing seasonal crochet patterns, and I haven’t quite run out of new ideas yet! My 2025 Christmas pattern is a two-in-one: you can use it to make iced (or plain) Gingerbread cookies, or sturdy flat Christmas Tree ornaments: Chunky and flat, just like the edible […]
The second pattern collection for my crocheted coral reef is now ready to go! Coral Reef Collection 2 includes patterns for four new coral reef inhabitants, all with innovative no-sew assembly techniques – everything is crocheted together as you go, and each coral can stand up by itself, with no internal wires or additional support. […]
I’m very excited about my latest crochet designs – I’ve been planning and developing this pattern collection for a long time, and I’m so happy to be able to present the Coral Reef Collections today! About Coral Reefs Corals may look like beautiful underwater plants or colourful rocks, but they’re actually animals! Most corals are […]
My new pattern is an unmistakable bird for Canadians (ETA: and Minnesotans!) – with a long, elegant silhouette and striking black-and-white markings, it could only be a Common Loon! Loon Fun Facts The Common Loon, also known as the Great Northern Diver, is mostly found on freshwater lakes in North America. Loons are completely adapted […]
I love crocheting soft and squishy Giant Amigurumi versions of my patterns using blanket yarn! They’re super fun and huggable, but giant amigurumi are more like decorations than playable toys: using a hook that’s wider than a finger always leaves gaps between the stitches that little kids could stick their fingers in. So I started […]
Here’s a new addition to my stemmed flower patterns: an elegant sculptural lily flower! With my new crochet pattern you can make Calla, Peace, or Arum Lily flower stems that look stunning in a tall vase and are perfect for modern floral arrangements, wedding bouquets, or Easter décor. A fun fact about these flowers: the […]
