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 […]
All PlanetJune patterns include step-by-step photos to guide you through your project, plus online tutorials for all the techniques you’ll need. And if you need more help, I’m just an email away. I’m committed to giving you the best crochet experience possible! Here’s how I make that happen, through my 3-pillar guarantee: Clear Instructions Helpful […]
Link easily to this tutorial in your patterns: www.planetjune.com/scaling I’m often asked how to scale one of my amigurumi patterns up or down by a specific amount, so I’ve put together this guide to help you resize any amigurumi to the size you want. I’ve split the various sizes of amigurumi into eight scales, and […]
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 […]
© June Gilbank 2025 Crochet realistic Calla, Peace, or Arum Lily flowers – elegant, sculptural blooms that look stunning in a tall vase and are perfect for modern floral arrangements, wedding bouquets, or Easter décor. Mix and match with my other cut flower crochet patterns to create your own custom display in your favourite colours! […]
When we first moved into our forever home, we saw a pair of mourning doves trying to nest in next door’s porch. They failed. The sticks they piled on the ledge above the door kept blowing down, and, after a couple of days of trying, they gave up and moved on. But this sparked my […]
I have a new (to me) knitting machine! The Studio LK150 is a mid-gauge machine, and a big step up from my Ultimate Sweater Machine, which is so basic it’s sometimes called a ‘toy’ (although it’s definitely not a toy, and I’ve made several sweaters with it). My ‘new’ (to me) LK150 knitting machine This […]
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