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pattern re-releases: AmiDogs

I’m updating my entire back catalogue of patterns with extra information and tips and a new space-saving layout, and re-releasing them in batches as they are ready. Please see Crochet Pattern Re-Releases for more information. Today, I’ve re-released all the AmiDogs patterns, so the new versions of any you’ve previously purchased are ready for you […]

free pattern: Chunky Moebius Cowl

Dear Readers, this is my Christmas present to you: a super-fast free crochet pattern that might just be the solution to all the last-minute gifts still remaining on your list! Just look at all the variety you can create using this one simple pattern: Based on a Möbius strip, the Chunky Moebius Cowl is worked […]

Amigurumi Giant Panda crochet pattern

It’s time to present another commissioned design: Giant Panda! This pattern is a little later than scheduled, both because I’ve been sick and because I wanted to take some extra time to really perfect this design. Some designs come easily, and some take extra time and care to get just right. With an animal as […]

9 new dinosaur crochet patterns

What could be better than my 9 amigurumi dinosaurs? How about 18 amigurumi dinosaurs?! Click image to enlarge! The 9 new dinos are on the left in this picture, with the original 9 on the right. This project has been a long time in the making; I kept getting requests for more dinosaur designs, but […]

Crochet Pattern Re-releases

When I launched my new PlanetJune logo last March, I took the opportunity to completely redesign my pattern stylesheet at the same time. You may have noticed that all my patterns released since then have a subtly different look from my older designs. My game plan is to convert my entire back catalogue into the […]

Pine Cone Collection crochet pattern

I’ve had to reshuffle my plans a bit this month, as I polled my Ravelry group and discovered that mid-November (my intended release date for this year’s festive pattern) was far too late, so here we are, a month earlier, and it’s time to announce my Christmas design, complete with a launch week discount… My […]

amigurumi acorn donationware

Amigurumi Acorn was one of my first free patterns, from 2007. I created it before I came up with the idea of donationware patterns and I’ve been meaning to add it to my donationware library for a long time. I wanted to show that this popular pattern is far more versatile than just the cute […]

free pattern: Frosty Windows Scarf

Today I have a new PlanetJune Accessories donationware pattern for you: the Frosty Windows Scarf. With a pretty but easy-to-memorise stitch pattern, you can work up this scarf in almost any yarn. Once you’ve crocheted a couple of repeats, you’ll fly through it – it’s a perfect pattern for handmade gifts or for stashbusting! Work […]

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