It was a challenge trying to whip this Dalek up in secret as a surprise for Dave’s birthday, but I just managed to get it finished in time. For the uninitiated (there may still be some of you out there?), Daleks are the scary villains from Doctor Who. Click for larger version I based it […]
I just finished testing this turtle pattern for Peggy. I stuck to the pattern and only modified the colours. Lots of detail in this one!
To whet your appetite for my upcoming AmiDogs crochet patterns, I’ve just published the latest in my occasional series of crochet tutorials (Missed the earlier one? See my Fuzzy Yarn Tips). To find out how to make a smooth neat join between pieces when finishing your amigurumi, take a look at my new tutorial: Joining […]
Thanks to those of you who voted in my poll! As 78% of respondents said they would be interested in one or more doggy crochet patterns, I’ve been busy designing and now I’m ready to reveal my latest project: AmiDogs! Press Release AmiDogs by PlanetJune is a new range of amigurumi dog crochet patterns from […]
Meet Ms Bun-Bun, my first attempt at softie making from one of my cute new Japanese craft books: The fabric isn’t photographing very well – it’s a deep burgundy colour with a nice fuzzy feel to it. I bought it as a remnant, so I don’t know what the fabric really is. To make the […]
I’ve been designing again… meet the Fuzzy Kittens! Click pictures for larger versions The black and white kittens are crocheted from Patons Carmen, which made the kittens super-soft and furry but it’s a little difficult to see their shape. The grey kittens are crocheted from Berroco Furz, which made for a less fuzzy, more defined […]
It seems that my amigurumi Shiba Inu is popular! I only made Ginger Jr as a one-of-a-kind gift, but all your comments are making me think about making a slightly simplified shiba and producing a pattern for it… It wouldn’t be immediate – I have several other projects I have to complete first (especially the […]
How’s that for a Japanese post title! I can finally reveal the present I made for Kari (Crafty Ginger). As I know she doesn’t crochet, in honour of her lovely Shiba Inu dog, may I present Ginger (Jr): I made up the pattern for this amigurumi as I went, although I was influenced by the […]
