http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 17:08:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Felted-Wool-Dryer-Balls/
How to Make Felted Wool Dryer Balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/K01O/H231Z3N5/FEQK01OH231Z3N5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/K01O/H231Z3N5/FEQK01OH231Z3N5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEQ/K01O/H231Z3N5/FEQK01OH231Z3N5.SMALL.jpg craftknowitall I am always looking for things that work more naturally, more green, than the toxins we find in practically everything, even dryer sheets or those long chemical names is liquid fabric softener.  I heard about the use of felted wool dry balls several times, and now is the time to try them out.  I f...
By: craftknowitall

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 20:20:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-read-a-crochet-pattern/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/2M9U/H1YONG61/FGW2M9UH1YONG61.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/2M9U/H1YONG61/FGW2M9UH1YONG61.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGW/2M9U/H1YONG61/FGW2M9UH1YONG61.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput alright, I've  taken an easy pattern for example Important: when you are crotcheting in a circle, mark your begin or end 6sc make a circle of 6 chain's ( if you don't know how to make a circle, I'll explain that later) 2sc in first sc, sc in next sc* repeat  (9)  This sounds hard, but it isn't. ...
By: emilyvanleemput

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 21:37:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crotchet-Rose/
Crotchet Rose - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/HDSM/H1YOHZEQ/FI6HDSMH1YOHZEQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/HDSM/H1YOHZEQ/FI6HDSMH1YOHZEQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/HDSM/H1YOHZEQ/FI6HDSMH1YOHZEQ.SMALL.jpg Mimikry Searching for a last miunte gift for Mother's day? or do you want to upgrade a boring shirt or hairclip? This easy one is what you're looking after :) This rose is made from single crotchet and double crotchet  (click on the links if you've never heard about it :) ) and is about 2-3 inches -that d...
By: Mimikry

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 04:55:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Spiral-Yoga-Mat-Bag/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/C7S0/H1YOKGP6/FAOC7S0H1YOKGP6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/C7S0/H1YOKGP6/FAOC7S0H1YOKGP6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/C7S0/H1YOKGP6/FAOC7S0H1YOKGP6.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts This is the second yoga mat bag I have made.  My first one was for myself, and you can see a photo of it here: My Yoga Mat Bag on Pinterest. I made this bag because my mom made a comment on the Pinterest photo of “Is this for sale?”  Well, no, it wasn’t for sale, and of course, I wasn’t going to ch...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 22:41:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/squeeky-the-turtle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/72DC/H1QMLHR3/FES72DCH1QMLHR3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/72DC/H1QMLHR3/FES72DCH1QMLHR3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FES/72DC/H1QMLHR3/FES72DCH1QMLHR3.SMALL.jpg l8nite My daughter does a lot of crocheting, usually without a pattern, these delightful turtles are her latest creations, she uses squeekers salvaged  from other stuffed animals. The kids all seem to love them. I know she is a silent member of instructables, perhaps with enough comments we can encourage h...
By: l8nite

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 12:54:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/amigurumi-projects/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/WUKD/H1JUE4RE/F9AWUKDH1JUE4RE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/WUKD/H1JUE4RE/F9AWUKDH1JUE4RE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/WUKD/H1JUE4RE/F9AWUKDH1JUE4RE.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput Amigurumi is the japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals. The word is derived from a combination of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll.Amigurumi are typically animals, but can include artistic renderings or inanimate objects...
By: emilyvanleemput

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:22:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Felted-Totes/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/760K/H1DVMH7E/F7G760KH1DVMH7E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/760K/H1DVMH7E/F7G760KH1DVMH7E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/760K/H1DVMH7E/F7G760KH1DVMH7E.SMALL.jpg craftydabbler Two felted purses I made this year.  They are both lined, with a piece of plastic canvas in the bottom (under the lining) to help maintain the structure. I used Patons wool yarn for the body and handles, Lions Brand homespun for the crocheted scalloped edging, and eyelash yarn. 4-24-12 updated: I...
By: craftydabbler

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:34:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mega-Man-E-Tank-crochet-can-cozy-pattern/
Mega Man E-Tank crochet can cozy pattern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/8S62/H19RHK88/FNF8S62H19RHK88.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/8S62/H19RHK88/FNF8S62H19RHK88.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNF/8S62/H19RHK88/FNF8S62H19RHK88.SMALL.jpg BunnieBard Only have a few bars of life left? Turn any drink into an E-xtraordinary drink with this can cozy! The Mega Man series is known for an item called an "E-Tank" or "E-can" which looks like a soda can and, when used, refills your health meter. This cozy makes any 12 oz canned drink look just like this...
By: BunnieBard

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:15:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Crocheted-Miniature-Granny-Square-Baby-Blanke/
Easy Crocheted Miniature Granny Square Baby Blanket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/Z47E/H0OJ18GZ/FK5Z47EH0OJ18GZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/Z47E/H0OJ18GZ/FK5Z47EH0OJ18GZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/Z47E/H0OJ18GZ/FK5Z47EH0OJ18GZ.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts I am a member of a charity organization called the Threads of Love.   Threads of Love is a sewing ministry meeting the needs of tiny premature infants and newborns who struggle to survive or who die due to stillbirth, miscarriage or infant death. The ministry is about healing and binding the hearts...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:28:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Allister-the-Lion/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/4O5I/H0ODBWVD/F5A4O5IH0ODBWVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/4O5I/H0ODBWVD/F5A4O5IH0ODBWVD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/4O5I/H0ODBWVD/F5A4O5IH0ODBWVD.SMALL.jpg Alecka A cute lion I crocheted. Made from the Vanna's Choice book of amigurumi.
By: Alecka

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 15:24:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plants-vs-Zombies-Amigurumi-Garden-Variety-Zombi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/UNDA/H0KL7M3I/FWUUNDAH0KL7M3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/UNDA/H0KL7M3I/FWUUNDAH0KL7M3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWU/UNDA/H0KL7M3I/FWUUNDAH0KL7M3I.SMALL.jpg mrscoloradogal This amigurumi "Garden Variety Zombie" from Plants vs. Zombies was made based on the boy pattern in the book Complete Idiot’s Guide To Amigurumi, with modifications to the head, the leg and the clothes. The head has to be adjusted to account for the gaping mouth and bulging eyes. The body has the ad...
By: mrscoloradogal

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:50:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Hello-Kitty-Hat/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/RMWI/H0KR90PL/F6KRMWIH0KR90PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/RMWI/H0KR90PL/F6KRMWIH0KR90PL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/RMWI/H0KR90PL/F6KRMWIH0KR90PL.SMALL.jpg CreativeToto This is the hat I made my sister for her birthday, to keep her ears warm up in Alaska :) I used a thick, bulky yarn that worked up quickly and made the entire hat in about 4 hours.  Because the yarn is thick, make sure you keep testing the sizing or else it’s easy for it to turn out too big.  Sorry...
By: CreativeToto

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Apr 2012 10:19:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Classy-Brown-MustacheMonocle/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0VKH/H0KL0KNW/F0T0VKHH0KL0KNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0VKH/H0KL0KNW/F0T0VKHH0KL0KNW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0T/0VKH/H0KL0KNW/F0T0VKHH0KL0KNW.SMALL.jpg _mous3 Little mishaps go a classy way :) The mustachio is knit to be a mustache. The monocle was crocheted to be a chocolate donut. Crocheted a little chain attachment to my "donut." In the end, I had my tea and crumpets (minus donut plus monocle).
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 23:56:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-amigurumi-octopusjellyfist-convertible-bo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/392W/H0FLRRAP/FEE392WH0FLRRAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/392W/H0FLRRAP/FEE392WH0FLRRAP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/392W/H0FLRRAP/FEE392WH0FLRRAP.SMALL.jpg weish this doll can be turned inside out to change from an angry jellyfish, to a happy octopus. made in two pieces, this design was completely freehand, without the aid of any pre-existing patterns. sorry the photo quality isn't great, i'm having trouble finding my good camera, and had to use my cellphone...
By: weish

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 22:59:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Megaman-Amigurumi/
Mega Man Amigurumi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/X5CI/H0JS3P1U/FKUX5CIH0JS3P1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/X5CI/H0JS3P1U/FKUX5CIH0JS3P1U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKU/X5CI/H0JS3P1U/FKUX5CIH0JS3P1U.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick I present MEGA MAN!   Now this isn't the cartoon Mega man, this is the 8-bit video game Mega man.  I wanted to make that clear.  He's just that short, stocky, funny looking guy in the video game.  From pictures, it appears his blaster changes to whatever arm is convenient, but most pictures put it ...
By: Penolopy Bulnick

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 20:28:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Emu-puppet/
Emu puppet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/E3I3/H0FLR5F2/F0YE3I3H0FLR5F2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/E3I3/H0FLR5F2/F0YE3I3H0FLR5F2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/E3I3/H0FLR5F2/F0YE3I3H0FLR5F2.SMALL.jpg CrazyBassFisherwoman Hello! This is my first instructable so, sorry if i get something wrong! This is a easy to make Emu Puppet that takes about 4 days to make, i made it from brown wool but you can make it any crazy colour you want it to be! I haven't given any sizes because if you follow the steps you can make it as ...
By: CrazyBassFisherwoman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 11:05:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Size-10-Thread-Cross-Bookmark-Gift/
Crocheted Size 10 Thread Cross Bookmark Gift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/UY0U/H0FLNTY8/F9VUY0UH0FLNTY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/UY0U/H0FLNTY8/F9VUY0UH0FLNTY8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/UY0U/H0FLNTY8/F9VUY0UH0FLNTY8.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts An intermediate pattern, I wrote this cross bookmark pattern because I didn’t like the ornate, long, and seemingly complicated cross bookmark patterns I was finding in books. I am a really good crocheter, but I am NOT a very good at thread crocheting.  (Or maybe I don’t have the patience for some of...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 10:56:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Uterus-yes-that-girly-part/
Amigurumi Uterus, yes that girly part - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/0WZJ/H0E0MT57/F570WZJH0E0MT57.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/0WZJ/H0E0MT57/F570WZJH0E0MT57.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/0WZJ/H0E0MT57/F570WZJH0E0MT57.SMALL.jpg crafts by cats For the past week, I've been inadvertently bombarded by unusual internet news articles.  My favorite of them all is about a women's bicycle gang called Ovarian-Psycos; this is the article. (Google them for more info, they are the definition of bad ass; also let me know if I can get that bandana.)  ...
By: crafts by cats

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 09:45:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Xena-Warrior-Princess-Amigurumi/
Xena Warrior Princess Amigurumi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/ZFZJ/H0JBUOOI/FJVZFZJH0JBUOOI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/ZFZJ/H0JBUOOI/FJVZFZJH0JBUOOI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/ZFZJ/H0JBUOOI/FJVZFZJH0JBUOOI.SMALL.jpg ramenqueen It's a tiny warrior princes! The body for this amigurumi is a pattern I came up with by starting with the Little Devil pattern from First Floor Crafts and I making some adjustments. I've also added a bunch of notes and tips to help you out. :) The clothes and accessories I designed myself based off...
By: ramenqueen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 04:36:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Bunny-Foo-Foo-in-His-Bed/
Little Bunny Foo Foo in His Bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/IZU0/H0FLNUR0/F5CIZU0H0FLNUR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/IZU0/H0FLNUR0/F5CIZU0H0FLNUR0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/IZU0/H0FLNUR0/F5CIZU0H0FLNUR0.SMALL.jpg Yarnabees Little Bunny Foo Foo got tire of boppin' the field mice on their heads so he decided to take a nap in his bed.  Here is what you will need to make this cute Little Bunny and his Bed.  MATERIALS: Crochet Hook Size G-6 Safety Eyes Size 7.5mm Safety Nose Brown 12mm I love this Yarn Toasted Almond (A) V...
By: Yarnabees

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 22:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Louie-An-Amigurumi-Monster/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/PT4Z/H0FLJ9Y6/FRQPT4ZH0FLJ9Y6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/PT4Z/H0FLJ9Y6/FRQPT4ZH0FLJ9Y6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/PT4Z/H0FLJ9Y6/FRQPT4ZH0FLJ9Y6.SMALL.jpg Vahyla A lot of people seem afraid to try amigurumi and I wanted to do something fairly simplistic but that still had decent impact and might get others excited about this particular type of crochet work. Enter Louie, the name I gave to my monster. He's based on a sphere for which many patterns can be fo...
By: Vahyla

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 22:39:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-crochet-Cthulhu-doll/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/DRBA/H0FLRHZF/F1GDRBAH0FLRHZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/DRBA/H0FLRHZF/F1GDRBAH0FLRHZF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/DRBA/H0FLRHZF/F1GDRBAH0FLRHZF.SMALL.jpg weish This is an Amigurumi Cthulhu i made for some friends as a housewarming gift, the pattern was a combination of http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/post/16498866712/dragonpattern and http://cthulhucrochet.blogspot.ca/2008/05/tiny-cthulhu-free-pattern.html and was my first major crochet project, so i made a ...
By: weish

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 15:55:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Sushi-Set/
Crochet Sushi Set - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/CCNG/H0FLNLB1/FPDCCNGH0FLNLB1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/CCNG/H0FLNLB1/FPDCCNGH0FLNLB1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/CCNG/H0FLNLB1/FPDCCNGH0FLNLB1.SMALL.jpg VACH. Based on the patterns found here: http://thecraftfrog.blogspot.com/2011/03/sushi.html  http://shellatin.blogspot.com/2010/06/sushi-pattern.html Supplies: Light green yarn Light blue yarn Red yarn Yellow yarn Orange yarn Black yarn 5.50 mm hook Needle Scissors Polyester fiberfill stu...
By: VACH.

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Apr 2012 07:15:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-My-Neighbor-Totoro/
Amigurumi My Neighbor Totoro - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/SDIH/H0FLNL43/F3HSDIHH0FLNL43.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/SDIH/H0FLNL43/F3HSDIHH0FLNL43.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/SDIH/H0FLNL43/F3HSDIHH0FLNL43.SMALL.jpg VACH. My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. Here are the 3 different Totoros from the movie. Amigurumi Grey Totoro Amigurumi Grey Totoro Final measurement is 10 inches tall and 6 inches wide Based on this patte...
By: VACH.

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:13:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BOOGER-BUDDIES/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/WT3R/H0FLR1N0/FCMWT3RH0FLR1N0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/WT3R/H0FLR1N0/FCMWT3RH0FLR1N0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCM/WT3R/H0FLR1N0/FCMWT3RH0FLR1N0.SMALL.jpg mygibzone If there is one thing I HATE as a mother, it is dealing with runny noses! My children recently had terrible head colds. Every time I turned around there were boogers hanging out of their noses, and NO tissues handy. I started to notice crusty snot trails down their sleeves. YUCK! My frustration insp...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:00:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/amigurumi-ghost-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/CZRQ/H0F1HOH6/FHBCZRQH0F1HOH6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/CZRQ/H0F1HOH6/FHBCZRQH0F1HOH6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/CZRQ/H0F1HOH6/FHBCZRQH0F1HOH6.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput this little amigurumi ghost is easy and fun to make. It's nice to give away as a little present. If you have made this ghost, I would love to see pictures. pattern: i'm not really good at writing patterns or so, but I've tried :). BODY Row 1. start with 4 sc Row 2. inc. in each sc Row 3. inc. first...
By: emilyvanleemput

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:41:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fruit-Amigurumi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/NDPO/H0A2HGUB/F1NNDPOH0A2HGUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/NDPO/H0A2HGUB/F1NNDPOH0A2HGUB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1N/NDPO/H0A2HGUB/F1NNDPOH0A2HGUB.SMALL.jpg crafts by cats At the beginning of last year I wanted reconnect with my crafting roots since I finally finished school! I am a self taught crocheter and loved the idea of making small objects rather than hats or scarves. On facebook I asked my friends what their favorite fruit and favorite color was, those that re...
By: crafts by cats

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:28:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knit-a-Zig-Zag-Necktie/
Knit a Zig-Zag Necktie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/KGI3/H0A00HI5/FBZKGI3H0A00HI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/KGI3/H0A00HI5/FBZKGI3H0A00HI5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/KGI3/H0A00HI5/FBZKGI3H0A00HI5.SMALL.jpg ATTILAtheHUNgry I wanted to knit a necktie, but I didn't want a boring old regular shaped one. I'm also really new at this whole knitting thing, (the only other thing I've knitted before this project was a scarf) so I wanted something simple. So this is how I made a Zig-Zag necktie using only three simple stitches....
By: ATTILAtheHUNgry

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:40:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-the-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar/
Amigurumi the Very Hungry Caterpillar - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EQ50/H0A2HFEI/FKEEQ50H0A2HFEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EQ50/H0A2HFEI/FKEEQ50H0A2HFEI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKE/EQ50/H0A2HFEI/FKEEQ50H0A2HFEI.SMALL.jpg VACH. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a children's picture book designed, illustrated and written by Eric Carle, first published by the World Publishing Company in 1969. This is one of my favorite childhood books so I created this very simple pattern. Final measurement is 15 inches long and 2 inches wide. ...
By: VACH.

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:34:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Five-Ghost-Amigurumi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/GVZA/H0A00D2M/FBZGVZAH0A00D2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/GVZA/H0A00D2M/FBZGVZAH0A00D2M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/GVZA/H0A00D2M/FBZGVZAH0A00D2M.SMALL.jpg EnkiNo.5 This is just part of a regular show series I'm working on; I thought it would be cool to have my own H.F.G. plushie after seeing the halloween episode. it was during muscle man's story at the scene where they're driving and the ghosts materialize and the guy in the leopard pants is holding H.F.G. sa...
By: EnkiNo.5

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:27:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Adventure-Time-Jake/
Amigurumi Adventure Time Jake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/UC6Q/H0A2883W/FJVUC6QH0A2883W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/UC6Q/H0A2883W/FJVUC6QH0A2883W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJV/UC6Q/H0A2883W/FJVUC6QH0A2883W.SMALL.jpg VACH. Jake the dog is from the cartoon adventure time. I created this pattern because I wanted a Jake toy and could not find a free pattern online. Final body measurement is 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide plus long 5 inch legs. Supplies: Golden yarn http://www.lionbrand.com/6030/PictPage/1922241078.html...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:01:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Onigiri-Amigurumi-Pattern/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/ZAGR/H0A2H429/F47ZAGRH0A2H429.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/ZAGR/H0A2H429/F47ZAGRH0A2H429.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F47/ZAGR/H0A2H429/F47ZAGRH0A2H429.SMALL.jpg RollerScrapper Onigiri Amigurumi This pattern is inspired by http://handmadekittyblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/onigiri-couple-amigurumi-crochet.html I had trouble understanding how it was built so I used the rough measurements to make my own pattern and I also used her adorable face idea.  Here's my version of the pa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:40:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Narwhal-Amigurumi-with-Design/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/ELXZ/H0A28432/FR0ELXZH0A28432.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/ELXZ/H0A28432/FR0ELXZH0A28432.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/ELXZ/H0A28432/FR0ELXZH0A28432.SMALL.jpg RollerScrapper I am a big fan of the narwhal, or the unicorn of the sea.  This almost mythical looking creature is just so cool that I had to make one for the baby's room. Designing your own amigurumi can be fun and it's not that hard.  All you have to do is break your piece into elements.  Amigurumi are composed...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:03:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Lorax-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/RAUB/H0A283ZM/FN3RAUBH0A283ZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/RAUB/H0A283ZM/FN3RAUBH0A283ZM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN3/RAUB/H0A283ZM/FN3RAUBH0A283ZM.SMALL.jpg jelc85 Made for a friend using a custom pattern and since apparently I cannot sell it on here, I will share one secret...LOL to get the "hairy" effect...simply brush your Amigurumi. It looks Adorable doesn't it =)
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:34:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pikachu-Hat/
Pikachu Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/MC4E/H05Y7UQO/FR2MC4EH05Y7UQO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/MC4E/H05Y7UQO/FR2MC4EH05Y7UQO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/MC4E/H05Y7UQO/FR2MC4EH05Y7UQO.SMALL.jpg PJ the Epic Let's be honest here: who doesn't love Pokemon? Many of us grew up on the show and video games, and continue to love it today. Show your love for the pocket monsters with this simple crochet project. If you like this Instructable, please vote for me in the Game.Life 2 and Amigurumi challenges! Th...
By: PJ the Epic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:23:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Eeyore-Amigurumi-contest/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/GBH2/H05NKX0N/FRDGBH2H05NKX0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/GBH2/H05NKX0N/FRDGBH2H05NKX0N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRD/GBH2/H05NKX0N/FRDGBH2H05NKX0N.SMALL.jpg craftydragon I made this for my mom for her birthday.  It was based very loosely on this pattern: http://www.etsy.com/listing/61614276/pdf-eeyore-the-winnie-the-poohs-donkey Unfortunately I didn't have the money to purchase the pattern, so I just made vaguely the same shapes.  I didn't write an actual pattern fo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HARRY-Amigurimi/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/QDF1/H05NT1P2/FWWQDF1H05NT1P2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/QDF1/H05NT1P2/FWWQDF1H05NT1P2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWW/QDF1/H05NT1P2/FWWQDF1H05NT1P2.SMALL.jpg mygibzone This is my version of the LEGENDARY BIGFOOT, aka sasquatch. This guy has huge feet & a huge heart. I like to think of this mysterious beast as a friendly misunderstood creature rather then a menacing monster; so I named him "HARRY" after one of my favorite childhood movies, "Harry & the Hendersons" ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:31:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Birds-of-a-Feather/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/SR61/H05NHCXW/FT7SR61H05NHCXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/SR61/H05NHCXW/FT7SR61H05NHCXW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT7/SR61/H05NHCXW/FT7SR61H05NHCXW.SMALL.jpg _mous3 I made these two little buddies, the duck and the penguin, for my little cousins. They are adorable together :)
By: _mous3

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:37:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Knit-a-key-fob-cosy/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6HCC/H05NKL5H/FLA6HCCH05NKL5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6HCC/H05NKL5H/FLA6HCCH05NKL5H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6HCC/H05NKL5H/FLA6HCCH05NKL5H.SMALL.jpg yoyology The key fob remote for my car broke so that it couldn't be attached to my key chain any more. I knitted a cover for it, which lasted about a year before it wore through and had to be replaced. Since I was making a new one, I thought I'd document the process. This is a moderately difficult project, e...
By: yoyology

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:18:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Puppy/
Little Puppy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/FYTT/H01N61VX/F5XFYTTH01N61VX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/FYTT/H01N61VX/F5XFYTTH01N61VX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/FYTT/H01N61VX/F5XFYTTH01N61VX.SMALL.jpg Yarnabees I crocheted a Red and Purple Puppy for my daughter's little friend who broke both her wrist :(  I liked it so much that I wrote the pattern. This cute little Puppy can be crocheted in two days or less.  I used two colors that compliment each other. You will need the following materials: Crochet Hook...
By: Yarnabees

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:33:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Terra-Amigurumi-Amigurumi-Earth/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3JJO/H01NAF3I/FLA3JJOH01NAF3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3JJO/H01NAF3I/FLA3JJOH01NAF3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/3JJO/H01NAF3I/FLA3JJOH01NAF3I.SMALL.jpg MicioGatta I did this Earth for the mobile of the Solar System inspired by yosyam Instructable (http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-System-Mobile/). It is too big for my mobile, so I put it apart and did another one. I don't have the pattern because I crocheted how it seemed good. I know I can't win. I jus...
By: MicioGatta

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:21:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pig-with-Awesome-Mustache-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/9V5J/GZYCFRW2/FR09V5JGZYCFRW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/9V5J/GZYCFRW2/FR09V5JGZYCFRW2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR0/9V5J/GZYCFRW2/FR09V5JGZYCFRW2.SMALL.jpg gladysaur This amigurumi was crocheted as a gift for a friend who requested a little piggy. I think the removable mustache really completes the exquisite look! He is detailed with a curly tail and a fancy little bow tie made from small amounts of grey felt. Materials: Worsted-weight yarn in two tones of pink...
By: gladysaur

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:36:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Voodoo-Doll-Pin-Cushion/
Amigurumi: Voodoo Doll (Pin Cushion) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/NMPC/H026JA80/FIANMPCH026JA80.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/NMPC/H026JA80/FIANMPCH026JA80.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/NMPC/H026JA80/FIANMPCH026JA80.SMALL.jpg canucksgirl Make your own Amigurumi Voodoo Doll and use it as a pin cushion, or in your next ritual to bring misery to your mortal enemy. This is my own, original crochet pattern, and is suitable for beginner crocheters. I have included a photo for each round in the pattern, so you should find it very easy to f...
By: canucksgirl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:41:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Crochet-Amigurumi-Basics/
How To Crochet: Amigurumi Basics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/61LV/H01NA7T4/F0S61LVH01NA7T4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/61LV/H01NA7T4/F0S61LVH01NA7T4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/61LV/H01NA7T4/F0S61LVH01NA7T4.SMALL.jpg canucksgirl Amigurumi projects are cute and fun to make, but if you don't know how to crochet, you need to learn the basics. In this instructable, I will show you How To: read a pattern, select yarn and understand the labels select the right crochet hook (conversion chart included) and, comple...
By: canucksgirl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:38:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-Magic-Ring-Adjustable-Ring/
Crochet: Magic Ring (Adjustable Ring for Amigurumi) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/59H8/H01N5UV5/FW059H8H01N5UV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/59H8/H01N5UV5/FW059H8H01N5UV5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/59H8/H01N5UV5/FW059H8H01N5UV5.SMALL.jpg canucksgirl The Magic Ring (or Adjustable Ring) is used when crocheting in rounds, and should be used for Amigurumi projects. The advantages of using the Magic Ring, is that once tightened, it leaves no hole in the center of your work. It replaces the step of "Ch 2 and single crochet x in the 2nd chain from the...
By: canucksgirl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:35:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Chandler-the-Purple-Zombie/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/3W6Z/H01NGE44/FUM3W6ZH01NGE44.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/3W6Z/H01NGE44/FUM3W6ZH01NGE44.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUM/3W6Z/H01NGE44/FUM3W6ZH01NGE44.SMALL.jpg _mous3 This is a little experimental knit/crochet project I started to practice different knitting and crocheting basics. His name is Chandler and he wears a green beanie to hide his exposed "intelligence". He also doesn't eat people/brains because he doesn't have a mouth.
By: _mous3

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Cthulhu/
Amigurumi Cthulhu - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/KE4S/H01NGEJR/F4UKE4SH01NGEJR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/KE4S/H01NGEJR/F4UKE4SH01NGEJR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4U/KE4S/H01NGEJR/F4UKE4SH01NGEJR.SMALL.jpg VACH. Final measurement is 8 inches tall and 5 inches wide Cthulhu is a fictional cosmic entity who first appeared in the short story "The Call of Cthulhu", published in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in 1928. The character was created by writer H. P. Lovecraft. Based on this pattern http://cthulhucroche...
By: VACH.

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:18:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Findus-the-hedgehog-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/715P/GZUAG6W3/FQ6715PGZUAG6W3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/715P/GZUAG6W3/FQ6715PGZUAG6W3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ6/715P/GZUAG6W3/FQ6715PGZUAG6W3.SMALL.jpg knitbitch This is Findus, he's based on a drawing that Julie made, unfortunately we lost it in the process. Findus is a hedghog builder, that's why he's wearing orange wellys and suspenders. His belly and the inside of his ears are soft pink. Findus is feeling a little bit cold that's why he's wearing a warm...
By: knitbitch

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:22:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Strisser-white-rabbit-girl/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/TTFV/G80NV5OO/FEETTFVG80NV5OO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/TTFV/G80NV5OO/FEETTFVG80NV5OO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEE/TTFV/G80NV5OO/FEETTFVG80NV5OO.SMALL.jpg knitbitch Custom order for my niece who was turning 10. I think it's sort of the personification of the rabbit she has in the back-yard. It was ordered to be with long ears, black and brown spots. Found it too difficult with the black and brown spots in the end, so only a brown blotch around the eyes. Isn't s...
By: knitbitch

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:19:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rainy-Day-Mobile/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/TDJE/H006CH13/FXQTDJEH006CH13.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/TDJE/H006CH13/FXQTDJEH006CH13.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/TDJE/H006CH13/FXQTDJEH006CH13.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo As soon as I saw this picture online, I knew I had to make this adorable amigurumi mobile for my friend's baby!   The original pattern is from the Crochet Today magazine, May/June 2010 issue.  I found it for free via this link, but of course I modified it some to fit my own needs. I used Lion Brand...
By: scoochmaroo

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