There are a few decrease stitches used in making amigurumi. The first time I used decreases in a crochet project, I used sc2tog. Then I read that an invisible decrease tends to look better. Unfortunately, I got confused reading the instructions and assumed it meant sc2tog in the front loops. Turns out that’s not right,… Continue reading My Increasing Knowledge Of Crochet Decreases
Month: April 2021
Animal Crossing Fossil Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern
The first pattern I ever released was a pillow based on the fossils in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (Get the pdf here or on Ravelry.) At the beginning of the pandemic, my husband was playing a lot of Animal Crossing (along with most people who had a Switch). I thought the unidentified fossils were very… Continue reading Animal Crossing Fossil Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern
Minnie and Mickey Themed Plush Heart Crochet Modifications
There’s a free pattern that I absolutely love, by Michelle Alvarez at http://bunniesandyarn.blogspot.com/2017/01/free-crochet-pattern-3d-hearts.html I have been making large versions of these plush hearts, about 8 inches tall, using Bernat blanket yarn with an N hook. I have made seven so far, and I’m planning to make more! They’re easy, they work up quickly, and the… Continue reading Minnie and Mickey Themed Plush Heart Crochet Modifications
Cherry Blossom Crochet Pattern
I wrote a pattern for a cute little cherry blossom a couple years ago, but never shared it. Now that it’s spring again — and I can see cherry blossoms from my window — it seems like a good time! In 2019, I was looking for a cherry blossom pattern to decorate a cupcake for a… Continue reading Cherry Blossom Crochet Pattern