Ah, Gyoza, one of Japan’s most popular dishes. What is not to love and, also, what is not CUTE about these little delectable umami bites of ground meat and vegetables wrapped in a thin dough and dipped in a yummy sauce? You can crochet these gyozas for imaginative play food, of course, but dare to dream! I see travel buddies, desk accessories, ...

Ureshiiryu is a created Japanese compound name meaning Happy Dragon. This little guy is inquisitive, optimistic, energetic, and you guessed it … happy! He is growing more and more powerful by the day, and he is loving showing his little brother, Baby Dragon, all the fun things he can do!

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Pattern Notes for Maneki-neko (Lucky Cat)

Meet Hikari and Mitsu, twin brother and sister lanterns! Their names both mean “light” in Japanese, and they believe that they can brighten anyone’s day, whether through literal light or the light that people feel through their optimism and cuteness. Hikari loves to work in her garden and share her flowers and vegetables with friends. Mitsu enj...