• Crochet in the Back Ridges of a Chain: Make a Flawless Looking Foundation Row! (Photo Tutorial)

    December 26, 2018 Melissa

    Whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned crocheter, we can all agree that there’s always fun tips and tricks to make your crocheting look even better and more polished! Crocheting is like life: there’s always something new to learn. Even if you have one way of doing things, it can be fun to try another way and experience a different result. That’s how I felt when I found out about this easy trick for making a flawless looking foundation…

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  • Amigurumi Cheeseburger Crochet Pattern

    August 2, 2018 Melissa

    There aren’t many foods that are quite as open to customization as burgers!  Well-done?  Rare?  Lettuce and tomato?  Pickles?  Onions?  Condiments?  It seems like there’s a never-ending list of choices when it comes to them!  Heck, even holding the cheese leads to a completely different category of burger, the hamburger as opposed to the cheeseburger.  What could be more fun than having your own little crocheted cheeseburger that you can take apart and put back together?  As of right now, this fun little…

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  • Amigurumi Corn on the Cob Crochet Pattern

    August 1, 2018 Melissa

    Okay, I’ll admit it – it was pretty tough not to start this post out with some kind of joke related to the word “corny”!  For everyone’s sake, I’ll try to avoid silly word puns! This little corn on the cob is one of my favorite play food amigurumi to make, because it’s not only super cute, but it’s really versatile!  From what I know about growing corn (and trust me, that’s not much) it grows in the spring and…

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  • Amigurumi Apple Crochet Pattern

    August 1, 2018 Melissa

    “An apple a day…” is an idiom for a reason!  Who can say no to a crisp apple on a chilly fall day?  Okay, okay….I know fall isn’t quite here yet, but as I write this, it’s almost August, which means it’s almost time for my fall/Halloween countdown to begin!  I love crocheting these amigurumi apples because they are easy to make, they look cute, and you can make them in different colors to suit your apple preferences!  (I’m a Macintosh girl, through and…

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  • Magic Ring – A Photo Tutorial!

    July 30, 2018 Melissa

    As you might have guessed from reading through some of my posts on this blog, I am a REALLY big fan of amigurumi!  You may have also noticed that most of my amigurumi is worked in a spiral round.  For many years, I used to start my rounds with the good ol’ method of chaining 2, and making 6 single crochet stitches in the second chain from hook.  While that will still give you a perfectly fine round shape, it…

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  • Kawaii Octopus Crochet Pattern

    July 29, 2018 Melissa

    These little octopus plushies are super simple to make, even for new crochet enthusiasts! Plus, they’re fairly quick to work up, and absolutely ADORABLE to collect! If you’re looking for a fun and easy diy amigurumi project, then look no further! This FREE Crochet Pattern is for you!

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