This tea set is from my 2011 award-winning Vanna’s Choice competition entry. The complete amigurumi crochet tea set is available as individual patters or as a collection. For information on the individual pieces, see:

Love is in the air and these two little elephants know that they were made for each other! Create Morris & Matilda as a gift for a special couple or get creative and come up with your own elephant pal (I bet you won’t be able to make just one!)

Everyone has their dirty little secrets… some are dirtier than others.

Mousey Howsee -- created by Lithuanian childrens’ book author, Jurga Sakalauskaite -- is a sweet little mouse with an appetite for adventure that seems to always get her into trouble. In her latest tale, “Mousey Howsee And The Rescuers,” (see http://www.mouseyhowsee.com/) our little heroine finds herself stranded on an island -...

Halloween has always been my favorite time of year… Ghosts and witches are hiding around every corner and children have license to eat as much candy in one night as they can possibly get their hands on. What could possibly be better? — Maybe just a little batty fun with a colorful crocheted friend on a cool, crisp, autumn evening!

What are little boys made of?

Ktty is just the friend for summertime fun all year round. Made from touchably soft cotton yarn, this playtime pal has the durability of the dish cloths your grandmother used to make with all the appeal of a purrfect handmade friend. Take your kitty for a splash in the pool -- she’s sure to dry out -- and when everyone has rested up from their a...

This dessert plate and petit fours are from my 2011 award-winning Vanna’s Choice competition entry. The complete amigurumi crochet tea set is available as individual patters or as a collection. For information on the other pieces, see:

This dessert plate and petit fours are from my 2011 award-winning Vanna’s Choice competition entry. The complete amigurumi crochet tea set is available as individual patters or as a collection. For information on the other pieces, see:

This cup and saucer are from my 2011 award-winning Vanna’s Choice competition entry. The complete amigurumi crochet tea set is available as individual patters or as a collection. For information on the other pieces, see:

This tea pot and decorative mat are from my 2011 award-winning Vanna’s Choice competition entry. The complete amigurumi crochet tea set is available as individual patters or as a collection. For information on the other pieces, see:

Early in 2011, the original Fingermonster, Roland, announced that he was looking for his family -- specifically, his long lost brothers. He contacted plush makes far and wide… and luckily, he found me. All this time, Roland’s long lost brother, Floyd, has been living under my roof… waiting to return home. The brothers were reunited a...

These little amigurumi lanterns are based on the paper lanterns seen so often in Japan. The round red lantern is decorated with three cherry blossoms and the tall white lantern features the kanji character for “strength.”

Ever wonder what happens to those gumdrops that sit in old ladies’ candy dishes until they’re really really stale? Well, they either turn into dental emergencies or they are whisked away by the tooth fairy and turned into gumdrop mice!

I love my spunky little monkey. He’s the perfect size for adventure and his bendable tail means he’s always ready for hanging around!

This pumpkin is the largest of my three pumpkins and round. The pumpkin #1 pattern is also featured on my blog in my Fall 2010 crochet-along.

Pumpkin #2 is the smallish round pumpkin. The pumpkin #2 pattern is also featured on my blog in my Fall 2010 crochet-along.

Pumpkin #3 is the pumpkin that gets thinner near the top. The pumpkin #3 pattern is also featured on my blog in my Fall 2010 crochet-along.

Every year at Halloween, the little ghosties gather and plan their haunting. Some prefer to surprise new friends in Halloween goodie bags, while others decorate the mantle and the Halloween table with their spooky antics. However you choose to use your ghosties -- whether for good or for spooky fun, I’m sure you won’t be able to make just one!

I designed the first ladybug bracelet during a road trip to keep my two-year-old quiet in her car seat. the idea was to give her something bright and colorful to play with that she could not easily throw onto the floor only to demand that it be returned to her. Lo and behold, it kept her busy in the car AND at the restaurant afterward!

The turtle cuff bracelet is a companion to my ladybug cuff bracelet. After all, boys (and turtle lovers) like to wear bracelets too -- especially when the bracelet involves a removable turtle playmate!

The first in a series of fairy tale patterns, this baby dragon is ready to help budding story-tellers (young and old alike) begin their own stories of dragons, fairies, princesses and knights!

These sweet little doves would make a lovely decoration on the head table at a wedding celebration or a tender gift for a new mom-to-be. Change the colors to match the bride’s maid colors or baby’s new room!

The Great Granny Swap was hosted by Amber Cox of the blog Hoot-n-Annie (http://avocado-owlet.blogspot.com/) in the spring of 2010. Twenty one participants (myself included) submitted batches of 21 granny squares and Amber graciously volunteered to sort and return all the goodies.

These sleepy-eyed sweeties are looking for a place to roost. Make one or make an entire parliament!

Spark the imagination of someone special with this whimsical play house!

This chatty dinosaur is looking for a new friend to share stories and songs. Do you know someone special like this?

A perfect gift for pig lovers year round, this little piggie cried “wee wee wee” all the way to the Christmas tree!

The fairy hideaway is a perfect place to start an imaginary adventure. Make a secret hideaway for all your child’s favorite toys!

8/21/11 UPDATE: Pattern has been updated to include new, clearer photos. All the kitteny goodness, now with better detail!

My daughter and I have enjoyed playing with the spider toy and singing The Itsy Bitsy Spider song. I’m also planning to make up a bunch of these guys for decorations for my favorite holiday -- Halloween!

A decadent shrimp cocktail in a martini glass or ebi nigiri will make clever conversation pieces at your next dinner party, and don’t forget to make a few catnip-stuffed shrimp for your feline friends!

The cupcake pattern is also featured on my blog in a four-part amigurumi workshop. The following link to part 4 of the workshop will also give you access to parts 1, 2, and 3.

Gauge and hook size really aren’t relevant for this pattern. A smaller hook will result in a smaller truck, whereas a bigger hook will make for a bigger truck.