All things Amigurumi ..

A few months ago, I posted about the upcoming 2012 Amigurumi Wall Calendar and a chance to have your project chosen for this project.  Well, the results are in and the Amigurumi Wall Calendar (InterweaveStore)is now available for all Amigurumi fans out there to see.  This makes a really fun gift for the new year.(Hint)

Crochet Me 2012 Amigurumi Wall Calendar

View the entries here.

Crochet Me invites you to crochet-along with the 2012 Amigurumi Calendar Projects (eBook)

I may be taking a break from blogging tomorrow.  Max ( my puppy) discovered a small tumor on the top of my head (of all places) a few weeks ago and it has to be removed.  No biggy, but just a little uncomfortable.  Normally, I would just keep this kind of tmi thing to myself, but the amazing part of all this is the persistent pawing and checking that Max did to let me know something was up and I better check it out.  Pay attention to your pets and marvel at their capacity for love and devotion... and for constantly wondering...what's up with that?

Margaret (giving the pooches extra kibble today)

Here are some of my favorite crochet or knit pattern books for Amigurumi...

Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet

Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits

Knitting Mochimochi: 20 Super-Cute Strange Designs for Knitted Amigurumi

Tiny Tools Make a Big Difference

Do you crochet, knit, or sew stuffed toys or amigurumi?  Here's a handy tool with two prongs that can make a big difference in the finishing details of your project.  I visited planetjune.com this morning, and found a colorful detail stuffing  tool.  No more searching for the right object to help you put those finishing touches on your toy projects.  Hooray!  Thank you plantejune!  There's even a demo video that will help you learn how to use this tool efficiently for the desired result.  Don't we all like that first thing on a Monday?  Simple, effective, colorful and a great accessory gift for yourself or your fav knitting or crochet buddy. 

Also a good cure for monday madness, wouldn't you say?
Marg (two steps forward, one step back, but still in the game)

Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits

Monster's Need Love Too!

Crochet Square Monster #70743AD from LionBrandYarn.com, free pattern download.

This is a Modified Version

It's Monday, the sun is out and time for a new project. Here's a quick and easy crochet project for you this week from the friendly folks at LionBrandYarn.com. This monsterific toy is made with LB fun fur yarn in turquoise and bright blue, plus LB Wool-Ease, chocolate brown and LB Microspun in buttercup.

The one pictured above is a modified version that I finished this morning for a toy project on the Ravelry.com group KFO (Knitters for Obama). If you're on Ravelry, and you should be, stop by the group and see all the wonderful projects that are being made. You don't have to be a dem to join in the fun. It's really a fun group of people with wonderful moderators and projects to help others in need and warm your heart.

Warning...Buy extra yarn - you're going to want one for yourself....

Margknittinaround, my Etsy shop, has new sale items this week and a brand new pattern coming this week in celebration of The Twilight Saga:NewMoon that you aren't going to want to miss. Stay tuned for more info on this blog.

Cheerio!

Margaret (on a monster mission today)

KNITTED AMIGURUMI FAMILY

Tammy the Cat, one of four knit patterns in the Gurumi Family Kit from KnitPicks...

Knit Picks has a Gurumi Family Kit that you can knit! Hooray! This is great news for those of you who have been wanting to make those adorable Amigurumi (stuffed toys) that are all the rage, but can't crochet. Your kit will come with FOUR patterns - Tammy the Cat (sooo adorable for the cat lover), Sammy, Amy (cute kiddos) and Hammy, the dog (Max & Molly's fav). There's also one 50 gr ball each of Shine Sport Blush, Sky, Fedora, Caution, White, Willow, Black and Serrano and all for $19.99 - which is an amazing price. You provide the fiber fill, US size 2 needles (also available at KnitPicks) and your amazing knitting talent. Soon you'll have a fun filled project ready to give as a gift or a treat for the knitty kid in you.

Knit-Share-Go grab your needles!

Marg (always looking for the outwardly knitty and the inwardly joyful)

ADORABLE AMI ANYONE?

FALL/WINTER 2008 ISSUE

Are you an amigurumi lover? How about a dozen chinese zodiac ami's from one simple pattern? I thought that might get your attention. If you have the latest knit.1 mag you can turn to pgs 22-23. If not, no worries you can go to Knit.1 online for all the cute, adorable ami madness! These playful designs are brought to you by Ana Paula Rinoli and are all made with LionBrand's Vanna's Choice Yarn.

Do grab the Fall /Winter Knit.1 mag if you can - it's jam full of knitting wonder!

knit-share-go!

Marg wishing you fabulous yarn for the holidays!

AMIGURUMI ANYONE? 0 Calories and Free!

Current mood: breezy

WISHING FOR A 0 CALORIE CUPCAKE?

OR MAYBE A DELICIOUS DOUGHNUT?

PERHAPS AN ADORABLE EGG COZY IS MORE YOUR STYLE..

OR
HOW ABOUT THIS LITTLE GUY?

TRY THESE AMIGURUMI PATTERNS FREE FROM LION BRAND. SKILL LEVEL EASY :)

HAPPY FRIDAY! HAPPY WEEKEND!

AND

HAPPY SIZZLIN HOT SALE PRICES AT MARGKNITTINAROUND - FREE SHIPPING INCLUDED.

;) Marg