Amigurumi books & inspiration notebook

Yesterday was my birthday. So I asked amigurumi books. Or actually, I didn't ask them, I just got them. (Thank you Naomi!) So I wanted to tell you about the books I got.

The first book I got is written by Ana Paula Rimoli. Ever heard of her? I think she is one of the most greatest amigurumi-makers. She is the pattern-maker of these little cuties. It is just so cute, so I am very happy with that book.

The other book is written by Brigitte Read. That book is also amazing. There are so many animals in there, and they look al so real! There is also a platypus in there, so I'll make that for sure. It will be blue-greenish with a had.. Like Perry! (If you don't know already that I'm addicted to Phineas and Ferb, then look here at number 1.) There are also guinea-pigs, birds, cows and loads of more in there.

By the way, do you know those moments that you don't know what to crochet? For that moments, I made a inspiration notebook. Actually, I just started it, but that doesn't matter. It is just a notebook with in there drawings that people (my brother, mother, myself) made, for inspiration. There are also pictures in there and information for myself about crochet. Out of that book, the inspiration for the little monster came and for the penguin.

Well, that's it for today. Soon I'll be posting the pattern for these ones. (up here!)

Love, Marjolein.

New Amigurumi Pattern

Heyy people,

I've been sooo busy with school that I have nearly posted one time, but now I have a 5days break:)
This is one of my favorite patterns and I hope you like it and maybe give it a try;)

(The picture isn't really clear so I'll make a new one and post it soon)

Here is the pattern of this Amigurumi Girl

Head/Torso

Round 1          make an adjustable ring and work 5 sc in the ring         

Round 2          [2 sc in each st] 5 times ----10 sts.                               

Round 3          [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 5 times -----15 sts.                       

Round 4          [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 20 sts.     

Round 5          [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 25 sts.     

Round 6          [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 30 sts.     

Round 7          [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 35 sts.     

Round 8          [sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 40 sts.     

Rounds 9-16    sc in each st around ----- 40 sts.

Also, if you will be using the craft eyes, insert them in Round 14, 8 sts apart.

Round 17         [sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog] 5 times ----- 35 sts.

Round 18         [sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog] 5 times ----- 30 sts.

Round 19         [sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog] 5 times ----- 25 sts.

Round 20         [sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] 5 times ----- 20 sts.

Stuff the head with wool as tightly as you can, it’ll become more narrow now and more difficult to stuff the longer you wait. Also embroider the mouth on with the pink floss making a fly stitch.

Round 21         [sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 5 times ----- 15 sts. Change color to white.

Round 22         in the inside loop only [sc in each st around] ----- 15 sts.

Round 23         [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times ----- 18 sts.

Round 24         [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times ----- 21 sts.

Round 25         sc in each st around ----- 21 sts.

Round 26         [sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times ----- 24 sts.

Round 27         in the inside loop only [sc in each st around] ----- 24 sts.

Rounds 28-31 sc in each st around ----- 24 sts.

Round 32         [sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] 6 times ----- 18 sts. Stuff the body to capacity.

Round 33         [sc in next st, sc2tog] 6 times ----- 12 sts.

Round 34         [sc2tog] 6 times ----- 6 sts.

Fasten off and using the yarn and a yarn needle close up the hole by stitching back and forth across the little opening.

Skirt

These rounds of Double Crochet will be joined with a slip stitch at the end of each round before beginning the next one.

Round 1          join to the outer loops in Round 26 of the torso and slip stitch all the way around the body, completing the round with a final slip stitch into the first one of the round ---- 24 sts.

Round 2          chain 3 (to count as a dc), 2 dc in the next st [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 11 times ----- 36 sts.

Round 3          chain 3 (to count as a dc), and dc in each st around ----36 sts.

Round 4          chain 3 (to count as a dc), dc, 2 dc in the next st [dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] 11 times ----- 48 sts.

Round 5          chain 3 (to count as a dc), and dc in each st around ----48 sts. Fasten off and weave in remaining yarn.

Hair/Wig Cap

Reminder- do not join the rounds crocheting will be in a continuous spiral, the rounds will increase and decrease in increments of 5. The wig cap will be crocheted to fit around the head stopping right before you get to the point where you start decreasing.

Round 1          With black yarn, make an adjustable ring and work 5 sc in the ring, do not join, using the stitchmarker to mark the first stitch of the next round ---- 5sts.

Round 2          [2 sc in each st] 5 times ----10 sts.

Round 3          [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 5 times -----15 sts.

Round 4          [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 20 sts.

Round 5          [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 25 sts.

Round 6          [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 30 sts.

Round 7          [sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 35 sts.

Round 8          [sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] 5 times ----- 40 sts.

Rounds 9-18    sc in each st around ----- 40 sts.

Fasten off and leave a 12 inch length of yarn to sew the wig to the head. Using a yarn needle, whipstitch around the edge of the wig and the head to have a hair colored base for the hair style. Cut a length of black yarn long enough to embroider hair. The bob shown was created by beginning at the side part and embroidering down to the hair length, making sure to alternate sides to ensure and even hairstyle. If you run out of yarn, or would like the hair to appear fuller, you can always cut more yarn, and then continue to work back and forth until you’re happy with the fullness of the hair.

Arms

Round 1          With a flesh colored yarn, make an adjustable ring and work 6 sc in the ring, do not join, using the stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the next round ---- 6 sts.

Round 2          [sc, 2 sc in the next st] 3 times ----9 sts.

Round 3          [sc2tog] 3 times, sc in the last 3 sts ----- 6 sts.

Change color to white.

Rounds 4-10    sc in each st around ----- 6 sts.

After completing round 10 fasten off each arm leaving a length of yarn to sew the arms to the body. Do not stuff the arms. Pinch each sleeve together and sew it closed, and then sew the arms to the body wherever you’d like them to be.

Legs

Round 1          With a red yarn, make an adjustable ring and work 7 sc in the ring, do not join, using the stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the next round ---- 7 sts.

Round 2          [2 sc in the next st] 3 times, sc in the last 4 sts ---- 10 sts.

Round 3          [2 sc in the next st] 2 times, [2 hdc in the next st] 2 times, [2 sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the last 4 sts ----- 16 sts.

Round 4          sc in next 2 sts, [sc2tog] 4 times, sc in the last 6 sts ----- 12 sts. Change color to white.

Round 5          in the inside loop only- [sc2tog] 4 times, sc in the last 4 sts ----- 8 sts.

Rounds 6-12    sc in each st around ----- 8 sts. 

Fasten off, leave a length to sew the legs to the body. After stuffing the feet and legs, pinch the top of each leg together and sew it closed with the remaining yarn and a yarn needle. Then, sew each leg to the underside of the doll’s torso to complete the doll!

Please tell us if you made it, because we'd love to see!!

Love, Sarah

My 10 favorite amigurumi projects

I can spend hours and hours watching amigurumi projects from other people. So I wanted to share my personal top 10.

1. Perry the Platypus
I love Phineas and Ferb. Above all Ferb and Perry. It is just so funny! So this earns absolutely a place in my top 10!
2. ''Original'' amigurumis
When I thought about amigurumis when I started with it, I thought about cute icecreams, donuts, cupcakes and that kind of stuff. I didn't know it were all the plushies you could think of. Now I love just the amigurumi-plushies the most, but I do still love the ''original'' amigurumis, just because they are so adorable!
 3. Lemmings
The story and the amigurumi is great. Do I need say more?
4. Bear pin-cushion
I wouldn't pin needles in it, it is too cute for it! And wouldn't it be sad if it had all the needle holes in it?
5. Easter bunny
I love that it is so fluffy! I think it is done with the brush technique (or it is a special kind of wool). I still want to try that. :)
6.  Sun (with pattern!)
I want to make it, but I can't find the time for it! It is too sad. But I love it!
7. Coffee
Coffee itself is disgusting. I don't understand how people can drink it. When I'm am like 50 I'll probably like it too, but that doesn't count. But this is the most adorable coffee I've ever seen. But it could also be because it is from Ana Paula Rimoli. I love her amigurumi's. Probably, when there is an amigurumi made, and you say she made it, I love it. :)
8.  Bon bons
I mean, who can resist these bon bons?!
9. Cactus
For a very little moment, I thought they were real.
10. Bear
Who doesn't love teddy bears? I especially love the right one with the button as nose!

Love, Marjolein.

I'm so jealous!

I am so, so, so jealous! Sarah is going to New York this weekend! It was her birthday present from months ago. I always wanted to go to America, and Sarah is going! Imagine, you're walking trough New York, and you see the Mac store, clothes, more Mac, more clothes, wool, crochet needles, amigurumi books. It is a paradise on earth!

At least she promised me that she would buy my birthday present in New York, yay! Then I have a little New York in my house. I'm curious what it will be, I can't wait! :)


Love, Marjolein.

Hi!

Today (actually yesterday), we decided to make a blog about amigurumi. We know there are already so many blogs, but we wanted to tell the world about amigurumi too. :) So here our blog is! We want to post free amigurumi patterns, tips, tutorials and a lot of information. :) We hope, you have a lots of fun with our patterns!

Love, Marjolein. (And Sarah I guess. :)