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Posted on February 17, 2019

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Pleased to share that I am one of the designers fo

Pleased to share that I am one of the designers for this year’s #festivalamigurumi event, hosted by @thesewingboxmag 💕

I’ll be giving away early access to this curated pattern bundle to ONE lucky papaya!

To enter:
🎊follow me and sign up for my newsletter. link in bio.
🎊tag some maker friends who might be interested!
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Winner of the giveaway will be announced on July 4. Event will run from July 5-15. Good luck!
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #아미구루미 #yarncraft #etsy #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #curiouspapaya #crochetdog #handmadedoll #crochetdoll #dogamigurumi #crochetanimal #thesewingboxmag #毛線 #毛線編織

📣Tester Call 📣 *edit: closed. thank you!!*

It was so hard keeping this project a secret… I’m excited to be able to introduce my little guy - Meet Lex the Lion! 🎡

His life motto is, “you can’t be sad while eating cotton candy.” 😜

You can find his pattern and get everything you need to make him in @crochetsociety ‘s box 36.
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Swipe to dress these naked bebes! Pattern by @wa

Swipe to dress these naked bebes!

Pattern by @wanderingdeer 😅

Made with @paintboxyarns and @craftyiscool ‘s amiguruME skin tones yarn + @cloverusa ‘s 2.75 hook
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #아미구루미 #yarncraft #etsy #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #curiouspapaya #mini #minidoll #wanderingdeer #dressupdoll #dolls #handmadedoll #crochetdoll #paintboxyarns #craftyiscool #cloverusa

Baby Noah arrived a week early… 👶🏻 Big si

Baby Noah arrived a week early… 👶🏻

Big sister is over the moon for him (as we are too)! I’ll still be active here - but maybe a bit slower than usual 😅

It’s a double monthly-maker post!I’ve been wanting to make @knottooshabbycrochet ‘s no-sew dino ever since I saw it years ago and I finally found the perfect occasion for it 💕

Made with @premieryarns Just Chenille + 4 mm @cloverusa hook
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #plushiesofinstagram #kawaii #amigurumidoll #crochetdoll #crochetdinosaur #crochetdino #dinosaur #dinoamigurumi #knottooshabby #crochetanimal

For my June spotlight on a pattern from another ma

For my June spotlight on a pattern from another maker… we have Opa!!!

Fell in love with this grandpa from @amigurumidotcom ‘s newest book, #lulaandheramigurumifriends . Such an adorable character made by @grannyscrochethook and @nourillu 💕

This was probably the most detailed project I’ve worked on to date. Many tiny little details went into him! He’s waiting for the perfect day to show off his beach bod 😆
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Made with @paintboxyarns and @hobbii_yarn (skin) + 2.20 @tulipjapan_official hook
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #plushiesofinstagram #kawaii #amigurumidoll #crochetdoll #amigurumidotcom #grannyscrochethook #grandpa #hobbiiyarn #hobbii #paintboxyarns

Edit: CLOSED Calling all crocheters 📣 It's gi

Edit: CLOSED

Calling all crocheters 📣 It's giveaway time!

@cloverusa and @curiouspapaya are partnering up to give 2 crafters the ultimate bundle prize. There will also be 2 additional winners who can choose 2 premium patterns of their choice (link to patterns in her bio).

See how to enter to win the most-used tools by Amy in her amigurumi patterns below.

Items included:
🧶 2.25 mm hook
✂️ 2.75 mm hook
🧶 8 mm hook
✂️ 10 mm hook
🧶 Patchwork scissors (mini)
✂️ Quick locking stitch markers (medium)
🧶 Super Jumbo Tapestry Needles
✂️ Magnet Pin Caddy

To enter…
-Follow @curiouspapaya & @cloverusa
-Like/SAVE this post
-Tag friends in separate comments, and share what patterns you'd like to make!
-Share the love by reposting to your stories

*Winners will need to dm after they are announced within 24 hours. Burner accounts will be automatically disqualified. Prize bundle is open to the US/Canada only - but patterns are open worldwide 🌏

Giveaway will end 11:59 PM PST on Memorial Day, 5/30.
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #아미구루미 #yarncraft #etsy #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #curiouspapaya #cloverusa

Day 22 of #AmiguruMAY - Books 📚 It’s still a

Day 22 of #AmiguruMAY - Books 📚

It’s still a long-term dream of mine to write my own ami book one day! For those who have been following me, I actually began the process of talking to publishers last year but then tabled it due to returning to full time teaching.

I have so many ideas but finding the perfect team to help execute my visions will take time… I just gotta trust the process 😅

In the meantime, here’s a snapshot of some of my favorite books - including my newest one that just arrived, Lula and Friends 🌞 super excited to make something from it!

Books by: @lespetitesmainsdekhuccay @lana_choi1229 @socroch @picapauyan @eleonoreandmaurice @grannyscrochethook @nourillu (can’t find the IG handles for 3D Granny Squares)
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetfood #plushiesofinstagram #kawaii #cute #picapau #khuccay #socroch #amigurumidotcom #crochetbook #amigurumay2022 #curiouspapaya

Day 21 of #AmiguruMAY - Bright colors 🌞 my cupp

Day 21 of #AmiguruMAY - Bright colors 🌞 my cuppa tea!

My daughter must get it from me since yellow is her favorite word and color 😂

Giant amigurumi is so much fun - I noticed the interest in crocheting sky rocket over the past year by the high school/college-aged population… (sounding old eh). And I have a theory that it’s been largely due to the influence of social media and the popularity of giant amigurumi :o

Anywho, it definitely makes me happy to see this craft evolving and for more ppl to recognize it!

Check out my testers’ giant donuts - they’re also fabulous giant amigurumi artists! 🥰
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Link in bio 💕
Made with double stranded Baby Snuggle @hobbii_yarn and 7 mm hook
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetfood #plushiesofinstagram #kawaii #cute #amigurumay2022 #sponsored #hobbiiyarn #hobbiishoutout #giantamigurumi #giantdonut #crochetdonut #playfood #curiouspapaya

Day 19 of #AmiguruMAY - Creepy or Cute? Well…

Day 19 of #AmiguruMAY - Creepy or Cute?

Well… I am team cute if you couldn’t tell by now 😅 I’m quite the wimp when it comes to skulls, gore, etc.

Weenston is the creation I made for the #spookycuteCAL I had the honor of co-hosting with some friends last year. He resulted from someone’s lunch that went bad 😱

At the time, I did not anticipate for him to make so many smile! 🥲 he and I are truly humbled. Check out my stories for an old reel that I didn’t expect to go viral haha
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Pattern in my shops! Link in bio 💕

Made with Rainbow Cotton 4/6 @hobbii_yarn and 2.00 mm hook @daiso_usa
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #cloverusa #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetfood #plushiesofinstagram #kawaii #cute #crochetanimal #crochetdog #weinerdog #playfood #amigurumidog #crochetdog #amigurumay2022 #curiouspapaya

Day 14 of #AmiguruMAY - Monochrome 🖤🤍 What

Day 14 of #AmiguruMAY - Monochrome 🖤🤍

What other than a giant panda could be more fitting for today’s prompt?

This beloved panda plush was so fun to make. I have ideas for a giant sloth in mind!

Free Pattern link in my story. You can find the pdf in my shops if you prefer the printable, premium version. 🐼🖤

Made with Sweet Snuggles yarn by @michaelsstores +
10 mm hook by @cloverusa
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #mymichaels #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetpanda #crochetanimal #curiouspapaya #plushiesofinstagram #giantcrochet #kawaii #giantamigurumi #freepatternamigurumi #freepattern #freecrochetpattern #giantpanda #pandas #amigurumay2022 #yarnpunk

Day 12 of #AmiguruMAY - Keep or Gift? When I fir

Day 12 of #AmiguruMAY - Keep or Gift?

When I first began crocheting, I really enjoyed gifting my makes! However, I quickly learned that a very select few people actually appreciate handmade items. I guess I prefer keeping/selling.

Reading everyone’s posts from today’s prompt makes me think that the majority of crocheters like to gift their items 💕 I definitely feel like I have a stone cold heart 😂

Or maybe I could say that I value my work being valued 😄 which is why I was really touched when @lulusweetkawaiishop reached out about a custom order of her OC, Lubo!

While I normally don’t accept custom commissions, I felt a sudden spark of inspo and decided to take on the challenge.

He’s made out of blanket, velvet, and chenille yarn + hand-sewn felt details. And as you can see… he’s also big on going GREEN ♻️💚

How do you feel about keeping/gifting/selling?
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #dinosauramigurumi #dinosaurplush #crochetanimal #crochetdinosaur #lulussweetkawaiishop #blanketyarn #chunkyyarn #giantamigurumi #yarncollection #cloverusa #amigurumay2022

Day 9 of #AmiguruMAY - Most Recent Make! Awhile

Day 9 of #AmiguruMAY - Most Recent Make!

Awhile ago, I spontaneously asked in my stories if anyone wanted to join me in making Luisa the Elephant from @picapauyan 💕.

It was super fun to just crochet for ourselves and to ENJOY it! 😄 (I often get caught up with pattern writing and deadlines) so it was a refreshing break.

I loved the sense of community we built in our group chat, sharing our progress photos + ideas for color combos. Please join me again in the future 😁
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Made with @paintboxyarns Cotton Aran and Cotton DK and 2.75 @cloverusa hook
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #paintboxyarns #crochetanimal #crochetelephant #elephantamigurumi #yarncollection #cloverusa #picapau #animalfriendsofpicapau2 #amigurumidotcom #amigurumay2022

🍩 New Pattern Alert 🍩 Hooray, the day is fi

🍩 New Pattern Alert 🍩

Hooray, the day is finally here! My Giant Donut pattern can now be found in English and German on Hobbii Plus Designs.

I’m also running a Mother’s Day sale for this weekend only on my Etsy shop.

Links in bio 💕

It’s also Day 7 of #AmiguruMAY - PASTELS, which you know is my fave!
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Made with Baby Snuggles yarn by @hobbii_yarn and 7 mm hook
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #yarncraft #etsy #häkeln #かわいい #あみ #playfood #crochetfood #crochetsweets #crochetdessert #curiouspapaya #hobbiiyarn #sponsored #hobbiiplusdesign #giantcrochet #crochetdonut #amigurumay2022

Day 6 of #AmiguruMAY - Yarn + Hooks My yarn shelf

Day 6 of #AmiguruMAY - Yarn + Hooks

My yarn shelf definitely doesn’t look as pristine as it once was, so y’all get an old pic that’s IG worthy 😂

My shelf today is filled with more chunky/bulky yarn than in this picture.

i *AM* proud to say that I’ve packed up a lot of the yarn that I couldn’t see myself using… and have passed them onto friends/my students (who are now into crocheting) 😁.
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #mymichaels #paintboxyarns #handmadewithjoann #hobbiiyarn #crochetanimal #crochetfood #yarncollection #freecrochetpattern #amigurumay2022

Day 5 of #AmiguruMAY - Maker or Designer? My ans

Day 5 of #AmiguruMAY - Maker or Designer?

My answer is… both! I first learned how to crochet by making others’ designs (and I still learn a lot of techniques today when I do so)!

Swipe for a compilation of my makes over the years (including my very first amis). You can definitely see my photography style change haha…!

Designers are tagged in the photos 🥰
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #mymichaels #paintboxyarns #crochetanimal #crochetfood #progress #freepattern #freecrochetpattern #amigurumay2022

Day 4 of #AmiguruMAY - Nature! Here’s an old p

Day 4 of #AmiguruMAY - Nature!

Here’s an old pic from when I had my daughter’s 1 yr photoshoot at the San Jose Rose Garden 🥲

Hahaha poor hubs is forced to help me with my photography!

Pattern in my shops (or find the free blog version on my site). 🐝

Made with Sweet Snuggles and 12 mm hook.
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #giantbee #giantamigurumi #giantcrochet #chunkyyarn #mymichaels #freepattern #amigurumay2022

Day 2 of #AmiguruMAY - Work In Progress! Weensto

Day 2 of #AmiguruMAY - Work In Progress!

Weenston’s sister has been sitting in my forgotten wips pile for quite some time since the inspiration to finish her hasn’t quite caught up to me 😅

But… he’s been quite eager to see her once again since they were separated as pups. I ought to put the gas to the pedal with this one, huh! 🥹
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Made with 8/6 Rainbow Cotton @hobbii_yarn and 2.0 hook.
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #cute #curiouspapaya #crochetdesigner #crochetdog #dogplush #dogamigurumi #crochetanimal #weinerdog #amigurumay2022

Hello #AmiguruMAY ! 🌞 This will be my second y

Hello #AmiguruMAY ! 🌞

This will be my second year partaking in this event hosted by @airali_gray and @irenestrange .

I met many fabulous designers last year! Crocheting is still largely unknown amongst ppl in real life where I live (most still ask if I do that “knitting thing” 😂) so it was really neat to connect with people with the same passion!

My hummingbird pattern is now available in my shops. Link in bio 💕

Made with @yarnandcolors and 2.0 hook.
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #cute #curiouspapaya #holidays #crochetdesigner #crochetbird #hummingbird #birdamigurumi #amigurumay2022 #amigurumay2022day1

What’s thiiis? 👀 Fun news! I had the privile

What’s thiiis? 👀

Fun news! I had the privilege of being one of the designers for @crochetsociety ‘s box 36, coming out in June (and it’s available to order now).

It’s been a long time coming and so I’m excited to see it come to fruition 💕 love the playful theme! The projects inside are still a surprise until the box preview.

Check out my designer interview on Crochet Society’s page in the meantime. 🥰

Link in bio!
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#amigurumi #yarnlove #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #아미구루미 #yarncraft #etsy #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #curiouspapaya #animalamigurumi #crochetsociety #bellacococrochet #crochetkit

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