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Posted on February 17, 2019

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⚡Pikachub pattern - First 50, 30% off
🌶 tag #curiouspapaya for your makes
💛 cute and quirky creations
📍 bay area, ca
⭐ free patterns on my blog!

We will need a name for our big fella. Help! 😮‍💨 Funniest name gets a virtual high five.

My giant panda is currently being tested and I’m excited to share him with you all soon!
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Pattern will be released 1/27 💛
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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 #testerswanted #testersneeded #giantpanda #pandas

📣Tester Call 📣 Edit: Closed. Testers will be

How I feel about getting my booster shot today 😬

Wish me luck. Some ppl in my life have had bad allergic reactions to the vaccines 🙏

I reached out to my old testers and they’ll be bringing you pikachub very soon. 💛
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Pattern: to be released
Yarn: @paintboxyarns and loops/threads @michaelsstores
Hook: 2.75 mm @cloverusa
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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 #animalamigurumi #pikachu #pokemon #pokemonfanart #pokemongo #shiningpearl #brilliantdiamond #mymichaels #paintboxyarns #cloverusa

Long term effect of recovering from covid is fatig

Long term effect of recovering from covid is fatigue. Lots of it, haha…

Awhile ago, I made the 4 starter Pokémon for my daughter’s 1-yr “doljabi” (a Korean tradition where they choose an item- or in this case, Pokémon- that will indicate their future).

I finally came back to write out the pattern and instead… came out with something completely new😅

Which do you like better? Should I include instructions in the pattern for assembling both? Hmm
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Pattern: to be released
Yarn: @paintboxyarns and loops/threads @michaelsstores
Hook: 2.75 mm @cloverusa
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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 #animalamigurumi #pikachu #pokemon #pokemonfanart #pokemongo #shiningpearl #brilliantdiamond #mymichaels #cloverusa

Happy New Year 💛 Woke up feeling tons better.

Happy New Year 💛

Woke up feeling tons better. Good start to #2022 !

My goal is to create at least 5 patterns by other artists this year. Sometimes, designing takes up everything and I forget to enjoy!

Fun fact - I was super mesmerized by @bigbebez ADORABLE animals back when I first learned how to crochet (2018). I remember thinking to myself… there’s no way I’ll ever be able to make that! But that’s the beauty of it 😅 it’s quite simple to pick up on. I’m so glad I got around to finally make this chubby squirrel and meet the lovely designer behind it.
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Pattern: @bigbebez
Yarn/paint prop: @michaelsstores
Hook: @cloverusa
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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 #squirrellove #animalamigurumi #crochetsquirrel #mymichaels #cloverusa #bigbebez

That’s a wrap, 2021! ✨

For my #topnine2021 … Seems like my most popular posts of the year were my giant and free patterns 😅 super big thanks for all your love!
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💛made it to 1k at the beginning of the year!
💛created 30+ patterns
💛collabed with @cloverusa
💛co-hosted 3 CALs with some amazing souls (bloomingbudsCAL, oceanCAL, and spookycuteCAL)
💛taught workshops/was a guest designer for @thewoobles
💛participated in my first craft fair at @santanarow
💛launched my own website
💛designed for and was ft. in @crochetnowmag
💛 featured in @thespruceofficial and @ribblr_it designer interview
💛launched my book proposal and got rejected lol
💛 resumed full time teaching, got pregnant, felt like I was gonna die
💛had to forfeit my last few design collabs of the year :’)
💛 (I’ll end it on a sweet note…) met all of YOU wonderful people!

This list definitely does not capture *all of the failures/rejections I had during the hustle. Felt like there was a diff time/place for that 😅

Truly, truly - thank you from the bottom of my heart for being with me this year! I feel like I really grew from challenging myself and hope to continue.
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #mymichaels #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetfood #jumbobee #curiouspapaya #sushi #김밥 #plushiesofinstagram #tiktokbee #giantcrochet #kawaii #giantamigurumi #freepatternamigurumi #freepattern #freecrochetpattern #artvsartist2021

Parker the Polar Bear is excited to shop for all t

Parker the Polar Bear is excited to shop for all the holiday clearance today 😆

Thanks for all the love you gave to our little guy! He was meant to be a super simple design. (Sometimes, the challenge is with not over complicating things!) I love how different he came out simply by adjusting the yarn weight.

Many of you helped me with great suggestions for what to do for his hat! I hit a serious creative block and decided to publish it without it. Until I update the pattern, this orange just seems *right* 💁🏻‍♀️
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Made with @daiso_usa ‘s shaggy yarn, @redheartyarns ‘s scrubby yarn, and @tulipjapan_official ‘s 3.5 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 #christmas #polarbear #animalamigurumi #crochetbear #winter

Meet Parker the Polar Bear 💛 Pattern is 30% of

Meet Parker the Polar Bear 💛

Pattern is 30% off for a limited time ✨ link in bio!

Thank you to my wonderful testers who helped get this baby out in 2 days! @petruplushies @jo_gurumi @haberlinshobbies @sunnyday19_etsy
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*This furry friend is dedicated to my old friend’s 8 yr old son, Parker. Heaven gained a sweet angel 💛*
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Made with @daiso_usa ‘s shaggy yarn, @redheartyarns ‘s scrubby yarn, and @tulipjapan_official ‘s 3.5 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 #christmas #polarbear #animalamigurumi #crochetbear #winter

A year ago, I was still figuring out this whole pa

A year ago, I was still figuring out this whole pattern writing thing… I had published Jingle’s pattern with a ton of errors! There ended up being so many that I couldn’t bother to even try and fix it 😅 so I pulled it from my shop altogether.
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Made with @paintboxyarns cotton aran and 2.75 @cloverusa hook.
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #yarncraft #etsy #paintboxyarns #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #animalcrossingnewhorizons #yarnpunk #animalcrossing #acnh #acnhfanart #jingleacnh #reindeer #animalcrossing #acnl #xmas

T-2 days until Christmas!🎄 It’s been a bit d

T-2 days until Christmas!🎄

It’s been a bit drizzly and cold here in the Bay Area but I’m happy to be spending this break on a staycation.

The holidays weren’t always the happiest times for my family growing up (as we rarely did anything special together/times were chaotic). I remember feeling anxiety over the loneliness that would creep up without fail each year. If that’s you, pls remember you are not alone and that you are loved!

Fast forward a few years… I’m glad to be creating new holiday traditions with the ones who do bring me joy in our little nuclear family. I wanna do all the cheesy stuff I didn’t in the past like bake cookies, watch holiday movies, and more.

My toddler picked out a gingerbread decorating kit at her daycare 😆 so I guess that’ll also be a part of our family bonding festivities. I’m thankful to God each day for bringing healing and renewal into my life!
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Never posted a photo of my upcycled coasters! I added some crab stitched borders with sparkly white yarn and some glittery ribbon. Can never go wrong with the bling bling ✨
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #아미구루미 #yarncraft #etsy #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #curiouspapaya #christmas #xmastree #holidaydecor #ornament #diyornament #crochetedornaments #upcycled

🎄What are your holiday plans? Crazy how much g

🎄What are your holiday plans?

Crazy how much giant blanket-yarn amigurumi has gained popularity over these past few months!

More to come soon… (whenever I can manage to. Not putting myself on strict timelines anymore aha)
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Made with Sweet Snuggles yarn by @michaelsstores and size 10 hook by @cloverusa
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #mymichaels #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetfood #kimbap #giantsushi #sushi #김밥 #plushiesofinstagram #giantcrochet #kawaii #cute #subtleasianeats #mymichaels #giantamigurumi #freepatternamigurumi #freepattern #freecrochetpattern

Harper the hummingbird and her friends had a profe

Harper the hummingbird and her friends had a professional photoshoot over at @crochetnowmag 😉

I love how they were styled with the colorful art supplies!

Again, her pattern will be featured in issue 76, dropping tomo! 💛

Details on how to get this into your hands can be found in my previous post.

Thank you to my awesome testers, @handmade__byani and @melodiybali for their stunning work 💛

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 #crochetfood #holidays #crochetdesigner #crochetbird #hummingbird #holidaycheer #birdamigurumi #christmasamigurumi #christmascrochet #christmasdecor #diyornaments #crochetnowmag

A personal update! 🎅 I’m officially beginnin

A personal update! 🎅

I’m officially beginning to feel the holiday cheer now that my nausea is subsiding 🎄

Nausea?! Oh yeah, thats why this papaya has been MIA for the past couple of months! 😅

Excited to share that baby #2 will be joining us in June! Happy holidays from our family to yours 💛

I don’t know if #1 is very excited about being a big sister yet… too bad 😆😆

A pop of color for your dreary winter days! Meet

A pop of color for your dreary winter days!

Meet Harper the hummingbird. Her pattern will be featured in @crochetnowmag issue 76 💛

Each bird measures about 3 inches. I want to turn them into little Christmas brooches!

The mag will be on sale from December 9 2021 in shops across the UK.

You can also purchase a digital edition of the magazine via the PocketMags app.

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 #crochetfood #holidays #crochetdesigner #crochetbird #hummingbird #holidaycheer #birdamigurumi #christmasamigurumi #christmascrochet #christmasdecor #diyornaments #crochetnowmag

So fun seeing my creations as play food props! :)

So fun seeing my creations as play food props! :)

Adorable bilingual book by @bigcitieslittlefoodies 💛

I found this perfect milk tea colored yarn at @michaelsstores by the checkout aisles. It’s so hard to find the right shade 😆
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free boba pattern on my website. link in bio 💛

gua bao and scallion pancake patterns… tba!
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #mymichaels #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetfood #guabao #taiwanstreetfood #taipeifood #taipeieats #dimsum #pekingduck #plushiesofinstagram #kawaii #cute #subtleasianeats #aapi #bigcitieslittlefoodies #taipei

team faces or no faces?? tell me below ⬇️ fro

team faces or no faces?? tell me below ⬇️

from my own personal experience… I’ve found that amigurumi with faces are way more popular at craft fairs than no faces!

one gives a chibi look and the other a more realistic feel. I’m torn!

pattern on sale for 40% off until tomo!

made with @paintboxyarns and @cloverusa 2.75 mm hook
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #crochetfood #dumplings #soysauce #kawaii #cute #playkitchen #curiouspapaya #playfood #paintboxyarns #playkitchen #asianartist #kimbap #sushi #koreanfood #asianartist

Melba’s pattern is out now 🐨 Catch it for 40

Melba’s pattern is out now 🐨

Catch it for 40% off during my Black Friday sale on my Etsy!

I’m over the moon with my wonderful testers’ Melbas 🥺 show em’ some love!
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #yarncraft #etsy #paintboxyarns #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #animalcrossingnewhorizons #yarnpunk #animalcrossing #acnh #acnhfanart #melba #koala #animalcrossing #acnl

happy thanksgiving all 💛 here’s sweet littl

happy thanksgiving all 💛

here’s sweet little melba! I made her for an art trade with the talented @crafty.crossing 🥰

hoping I can share her pattern tomorrow!
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#amigurumi #amigurumist #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #amigurumipatterns #crochetlove #handmade #diy #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #crochetersofinstagram #손뜨개 #yarncraft #etsy #paintboxyarns #häkeln #かわいい #あみぐるみ #animalcrossingnewhorizons #yarnpunk #animalcrossing #acnh #acnhfanart #melba #koala #animalcrossing #acnl

Hi 👋 Sharing an oldie but goodie with you! Sno

Hi 👋

Sharing an oldie but goodie with you! Snowbear is featured in the Christmas Ami Email Hop for free for today only.

Link in bio 💛
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Hosted by @anvisgranny !
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #cute #curiouspapaya #crochetfood #holidays #crochetdesigner #mymichaels #freepattern #crochetbear #holidaycheer #polarbear #christmasamigurumi #christmascrochet #christmasdecor #diyornaments

In honor of #iloveyarnday , @hobbii_yarn and I wou

In honor of #iloveyarnday , @hobbii_yarn and I would love to feed your yarn addiction with a little giftaway! 💛

I put together this palette to make lots of Fall-themed amigurumi… I hope you like it! 🌝 you’ll also have the chance to win either my Weenston or pumpkin pattern. 🌭

One winner will receive the yarn bundle + pattern.

To enter:
🧶like and save this post
🧶follow me and @hobbii_yarn
🧶tag some maker friends
🧶share to stories for an extra 5 entries

*giveaway accounts 🙅🏻‍♀️. Open to the US and Canada only.

To avoid spammers, I’ve temporarily limited my comments to *followers only* (I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had ppl win my giveaways and not be following 🤔)

And of course, don’t fall for fake papaya accounts ok thx. Giveaway winner will be announced in my stories only on Oct 19.
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#amigurumi #amigurumilove #amigurumiaddict #crochet #crochetlove #amigurumipatterns #handmade #amigurumitoys #crochetaddict #손뜨개 #yarncraft #ravelry #örgü #häkeln #kawaii #cute #curiouspapaya #crochetfood #spookyseason #halloween #holidays #crochetdesigner #hobbii #hobbiiyarn #giftaway #yarnhoarder #yarnstash #yarngiveaway #iloveyarn

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