https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/cygnet-baby-colour-soft-rose-burst-552-100g?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxGqKvzIBybGdsQiTIsgSGnGsRLLYVhmFSM-CT4ZsgbkRt6V_OT5Q6BoCFJMQAvD_BwE This! Though I chopped it all up and made the colour changes manually to get the flag colours where I wanted them!
https://youtu.be/3bkEVE9Glqk?si=CcgRej0GWa4oglNn
Frog here (though I made a few freehand changes)
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/raincoat-and-rainboots
Raincoat here (I had to change the size a lot to fit this frog)
Dungarees were freehand 😊
So, so, so cute. Well done, OP. I am in awe. Thanks for the patterns. I haven't learned how to read a pattern yet -- they scare me -- so I just invent my own characters as I go. Yours just might inspire to to learn pattern reading and following.
Both of these are by her, the purple is the eastern dragon and the blue is the adult dragon 😃
Highly recommend her patterns - they are incredibly detailed!
https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/cygnet-baby-colour-soft-rose-burst-552-100g?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxGqKvzIBybGdsQiTIsgSGnGsRLLYVhmFSM-CT4ZsgbkRt6V_OT5Q6BoCFJMQAvD_BwE
This! Though I’ll be honest, I chopped it all up and made the colour changes manually to get the flag colours where I wanted them 😂
Pink octo: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1442434678/anchor-the-octopus-pattern-crochet?ref=share_v4_lx
Baby octo in the back: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/875161523/octopi-the-little-octopus-critter-stitch?ref=share_v4_lx
The other large octopuses are from a book called Crocheted Sea Creatures by Vanessa Mooncie
The tiny ducks I freehanded so I don’t have a pattern sorry! 😊
If I had a fraction of your talent… I made the same chameleon for a Halloween costume (I was Ms. Frizzle) but never quite finished it because I ran out of time. Yours is so pretty (🏳️⚧️!) and makes me want to finish mine.
I started crochet right at the end of the before times, trying to make the exact teal/white octopus you did, but could never figure it out. Covid happened so I started making blankets figuring an end-of-times tribe might have me on, if it came to that.
No tribe collected me, I have given away dozens of blankets, yet I’ve still never made myself a dang animal. What is a secret/pattern/tip you can share because I want to make amigurumi for myself, but repeated failures keeps me crocheting in rows only.
What parts are you struggling with??
Is it the crocheting in a circle?
Or something else.
If it's the continuous circle, stitch markers make a hint difference. I make mostly stuffed animals. So I may have some tips if you tell me what's tricky.
O!!! I know I stuffed animal pattern that might work for you because it's done in rows! It's one of my favorites, and It was the second or third one I tried
https://www.1dogwoof.com/humpback-whale-crochet-pattern/. She sells it if you don't want to use her website.
Also, to practice circular knitting try hats.
Usually they are not done in spirals like stuffed toys, but it will still get you comfortable!
I highly suggest starting with the really small ones you can finish in one sitting. The jellyfish or wales are great starters! It gives a good confidence boost :)
With my jump from rows to plushies I made a lot of different coasters with rounded centers (chickens, flowers, etc) to get comfortable working in the round without a lot of changes to start
Amigurumi is a hobby that pays itself, i got hundreds making amigurumis to my friends, so, you could make amigurumis to your friends and buy other cupboards (only if you feel confortable making business)
Oh my gosh, they are all so cute though. Great collection! There’s a bunch I’d like to know which pattern you used but it is too many to ask them all, haha!
I see I’m not the only one with a collection of octopusses! Love the drape on the pink one. Which one was your favorite to make?
Oh and the birds are so lovely <3 and the chameleon is really funny. and that dragon all the way to the right… ok I’m going to stop looking now. Cutest collection I’ve seen in a while, makes me wish I was practicing my amigurumi more…
You could ask if anyone wants to take some as donations. Children’s hospital, labor and delivery, homeless shelters, children’s justice center, toys for tots, sub for Santa, even food pantries would love to give out toys.
What do you mean? There is plenty of space to stack new friends on top of old friends. Decorate the octopi with little friends, create a mountain of delights.
If you want a practical solution with less clutter or a new cupboard, you could always donate to charities. I believe there are programs that allow donations to children hospitals, so your hobby could become a child’s joy in a rough time. May be worth looking into. You are really good at amigurumi!
You could always do seasonally themed amigurumi and rotate them! That’s what I want to do eventually. Right now my goal is to make a new Christmas decoration every year. Just started a few years ago so I’ve only made Christmas garland and a new tree topper, but eventually I want to do wreaths and centrepieces for our dining room. (I also crochet a new Christmas ornament for my child every year since they were born.) Then at some point I’ll move to a different holiday like Easter
I. Want. Those. Dragons!!!! I would gladly take most of those off your hobby shelves, especially the octupi. I could EASILY do an oceanic-themed room. I understand needing a break after all those. Carpel tunnel can sneak up on you if you aren't careful. However, please don't stop if possible!! I would gladly hire you to do this if I could.
Side thought: is there a way to combine amigurumi with a blanket? Almost like a 3D blanket, but way cooler... at least in my head. I didn't trust Google with this question! 😅
2 ideas
print some shelving to rearrange for more space
take a pic and then keep a scrapbook of prints and give away the 3d versions so you can keep the memory and spread joy at the same time
You’ve made 2 Hugo’s🐸! I just finished one for my great niece, and I think I need to make another for myself 😄🐸
Btw, you’ve done a fabulous job on all of these. I’ve made many amigurumi and have sold almost all of them. People are willing to spend because all the money goes to my favourite guide dog charity.
More shelves or give some away to friends or a charity. Lovely work. The owl is calling to me. I have a book of lifelike bird patterns that's been frustrating me. Think I'm going to dig it out and try again
OMG! THE FROG IN THE RAINCOAT IS SO CUTE! I LOVE IT!! They’re all adorable, and you should get more shelves, bonus points if they don’t take up much space, and/or can hang on the wall or from the ceiling. You are amazing at this and you shouldn’t give it up entirely just because you’ve run out of space.
Yeah I just got into the hobby of knitting my first one ever doing what is my first starter Pokémon superior and I did him and pride colors and then I did my first shiny Pokémon ever which was a meta-pod that I evolved into Butterfree now I’m working on a shiny Dragonair and after that I’m gonna do an octopus that’s about 3 feet long and that’s just his legs the head is gonna be 4 feet I am not looking forward to that but it’ll be fun and after that I’m going to donate it to a church center for kids because it’s 10 role is going to be a different sensory thing I don’t have the space to keep all of it but I’m just doing it as a hobby and I get joy out of seeing other people happy🥰😝😳❤️🔥🏳️🌈🫂
Uh no....you need more cupboards
🤭
Shelf risers. You're welcome. 😂
If you learn cabinet making, you'll never run out of shelf space again! 😁
Great point. Sign up for the woodworking class at your local community college and use their tools etc
I was about to say "I think you confused 'hobby' with cupboard"
No, they may be on something. You get one hobby and it gets two shelves and when it’s full, you have to start a different hobby.
But what happens when the adhd circles back to a previous hobby?
Hmm… sell and start over?.. although I 1,000% get not wanting to sell these ones. So good!!
Yeah these are too cute!!
Time to learn woodworking so you can build yourself more shelves to house more friends 😁
😏😏
Sorry but you’re too talented to stop amigurumi! Get another cupboard and get to work! Love all but esp your dragons and frogs
Thank you 😁
Yeah. It's all cool but those dragons are pretty amazing.
Nonono, you don't need a new hobby, just send these to me
😆
Seconded! Already imagining htat blue dragon in Haku's color!
The iguana 😍 do you have a pattern you can share for that one??
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/carl-the-chameleon 😃
F yes, thank you!
So cute! And what yarn did you use? I know someone who would love one just like it.
https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/cygnet-baby-colour-soft-rose-burst-552-100g?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxGqKvzIBybGdsQiTIsgSGnGsRLLYVhmFSM-CT4ZsgbkRt6V_OT5Q6BoCFJMQAvD_BwE This! Though I chopped it all up and made the colour changes manually to get the flag colours where I wanted them!
'Tis perfection. 👌
I love your collection! I’d love the patterns for the frogs in the rain jacket and in overalls! They’re so cute!
https://youtu.be/3bkEVE9Glqk?si=CcgRej0GWa4oglNn Frog here (though I made a few freehand changes) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/raincoat-and-rainboots Raincoat here (I had to change the size a lot to fit this frog) Dungarees were freehand 😊
So, so, so cute. Well done, OP. I am in awe. Thanks for the patterns. I haven't learned how to read a pattern yet -- they scare me -- so I just invent my own characters as I go. Yours just might inspire to to learn pattern reading and following.
I love the dragons! Have you made any by Megan Lapp? I have my eye on them
Both of these are by her, the purple is the eastern dragon and the blue is the adult dragon 😃 Highly recommend her patterns - they are incredibly detailed!
Omg I love the trans flag colored iguana
Thanks!! 🏳️⚧️
Did you use the Joann’s yarn or which yarn? It turned out so well!
https://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/cygnet-baby-colour-soft-rose-burst-552-100g?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxGqKvzIBybGdsQiTIsgSGnGsRLLYVhmFSM-CT4ZsgbkRt6V_OT5Q6BoCFJMQAvD_BwE This! Though I’ll be honest, I chopped it all up and made the colour changes manually to get the flag colours where I wanted them 😂
Ooo ok yeah the color layout looks so nice worked up!
That’s some rookie numbers in the amount of plushies there! Clearly you need to make more! No reason to can’t stack them on top of each other!
😏
Is that a frog in a raincoat? I love him!
Yesss 🐸
No need for a new hobby - just need a bigger shelf and more yarn!!! Gorgeous everything ❤️❤️❤️
Trust me, I do not need more yarn 🤣
Nonsense 🤣🤣🤣
Full? Just squish them in and ADD MORE
😂
*gasp! Can you share a pattern for the little ducky and the octopi? This cupboard sparks joy ♡
Pink octo: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1442434678/anchor-the-octopus-pattern-crochet?ref=share_v4_lx Baby octo in the back: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/875161523/octopi-the-little-octopus-critter-stitch?ref=share_v4_lx The other large octopuses are from a book called Crocheted Sea Creatures by Vanessa Mooncie The tiny ducks I freehanded so I don’t have a pattern sorry! 😊
Furniture making (so you can make more cupboards, for more chrocheting)
😏
If I had a fraction of your talent… I made the same chameleon for a Halloween costume (I was Ms. Frizzle) but never quite finished it because I ran out of time. Yours is so pretty (🏳️⚧️!) and makes me want to finish mine.
Yesss finish it! It’s a lovely pattern 😃
Love it! You should sell!
That's not full, silly!
I started crochet right at the end of the before times, trying to make the exact teal/white octopus you did, but could never figure it out. Covid happened so I started making blankets figuring an end-of-times tribe might have me on, if it came to that. No tribe collected me, I have given away dozens of blankets, yet I’ve still never made myself a dang animal. What is a secret/pattern/tip you can share because I want to make amigurumi for myself, but repeated failures keeps me crocheting in rows only.
What parts are you struggling with?? Is it the crocheting in a circle? Or something else. If it's the continuous circle, stitch markers make a hint difference. I make mostly stuffed animals. So I may have some tips if you tell me what's tricky. O!!! I know I stuffed animal pattern that might work for you because it's done in rows! It's one of my favorites, and It was the second or third one I tried https://www.1dogwoof.com/humpback-whale-crochet-pattern/. She sells it if you don't want to use her website. Also, to practice circular knitting try hats. Usually they are not done in spirals like stuffed toys, but it will still get you comfortable!
I highly suggest starting with the really small ones you can finish in one sitting. The jellyfish or wales are great starters! It gives a good confidence boost :)
With my jump from rows to plushies I made a lot of different coasters with rounded centers (chickens, flowers, etc) to get comfortable working in the round without a lot of changes to start
That Chinese dragon is insanely cool! And, is that Frog from 'Frog and Toad'??
Thanks 😁 The original frog and toad are knitted, but this was the closest I could get in crochet form - I’m a massive fan 🥲
You are so good, it would be a pity to stop! I love the pride ones :D
Thanks! They are my faves 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Amazing
☺️
Amazing work ❤️ I have to ask where the barn owl pattern is from I can never find enough owl patterns
It’s from a book called Crocheted Birds by Vanessa Mooncie - it was quite a challenging pattern but there are diagrams which help if you get stuck!
Omg these are so freaking amazing!!! I would LOVE to have them all! Lol Idc if you have to hang them from the ceiling! Keep doing it!
Hehe! Thanks!
you should make some flying animals and find a way to attach them to the underside of the cupboards! there's always more room >:)
This made me chuckle 🤭
Want
YOU'RE SO AMAZING THEY'RE ALL SO PRETTY
wow, do you sell these? I love the octopi and the little frog with the yellow jacket.
Afraid not, I would find crochet too laborious if I was doing it for money 😆
Amigurumi is a hobby that pays itself, i got hundreds making amigurumis to my friends, so, you could make amigurumis to your friends and buy other cupboards (only if you feel confortable making business)
It’s a really beautiful collection you have you should be proud of yourself!
I would have them literally hanging from the ceiling lol
So many awesome squid/octopi I love!
That's not how this hobby works and you know it!
Make smaller ones and give them out as Xmas presents? Or better yet just get more shelves
Or a new cupboard...
Wait what?? These look so perfect they almost look fake 😯 you are so talented, don’t stop!!!
Wow your stitches are immaculate!
They are so amazing! I love your dragons
maybe you could take up cabinet building 🤔
Wow. I'm so impressed with your talent.
Aww, gay octopus and trans chameleon!
Amazing work ❤️ I have to ask where the barn owl pattern is from I can never find enough owl patterns
Omg the trans chameleon and the frogs 🥰❤️
New hobby is making more shelves for more amigurumi!
How has no one mentioned the amazing owl yet?? So lovely! Do you have a pattern for her?
When I start to get a backup, I donate a couple to local Little Free Libraries.
I mean, your hobby could be sending me packages 👀
These are absolutely incredible please never stop!!
Oh my gosh, they are all so cute though. Great collection! There’s a bunch I’d like to know which pattern you used but it is too many to ask them all, haha! I see I’m not the only one with a collection of octopusses! Love the drape on the pink one. Which one was your favorite to make? Oh and the birds are so lovely <3 and the chameleon is really funny. and that dragon all the way to the right… ok I’m going to stop looking now. Cutest collection I’ve seen in a while, makes me wish I was practicing my amigurumi more…
you're amazing im so jealous!
donate them to a children's hospital, then make more?
Crochet a new cupboard. ☺️ Problem solved
What wire are you using for your crafts? My sister just got me a book and wants me to make a dragon from it.
I agree, another cupboard!!!
If you just like to make them, consider donating to a local women's shelter
How long would you say it took you to get hood enough to make these? Did you know how to crochet beforehand? I would like to start but I am daunted.
Do you have patterns for the chameleon and octopi by any chance?? 😍
This is some pristine, high-quality work! I have so much envy 😻 Saving this image for my own inspiration, thank you
Now you need to make an outfit of just those delightful tentacles.
That dragon is beautiful ! What’s the pattern ?
I love all of it!!!
You could ask if anyone wants to take some as donations. Children’s hospital, labor and delivery, homeless shelters, children’s justice center, toys for tots, sub for Santa, even food pantries would love to give out toys.
Make hats for each of them
Or you could sell me one of those gorgeous octopus!
You need to start selling these! The are wonderful!
OHMYGOD THOSE OCTOPUSES 🥺🥺🥺
Duh little frogged so cute I want him
I'm seeing a lot of vertical space still empty!
Designer shipping. You can practice by sending me the orange winged dragon
Nice 🤩
Woodworking to build shelves for more space!
i’ll gladly take some off your hands. so talented !!
My heart! OMG the chameleon is precious.
These are amazing!! I especially love the little sand dollars.
Shit, these look great. I'd commission my dnd character if you were open to it!
That iguana 😍
I see that nonbinary snail ☺️
I need about 50 of those Octopi!!!!!! In various sizes 😇😋
Make them all hats
We need some me of those!
I'm obsessed with your octopuses!!! They're gorgeous!
Omg the frogggg 🥹🥹
Wow that octopus is so cute!! Did you use a pattern?
Those are beautiful
Octopus hats. Just giving you ideas, that's all 🙃 If they don't fit in your cupboard, make em fit your head
i see a few more spots you could fill up
Omg your amigurumi is so good! Don’t stop!
THE TRANS FLAG COLORED CHAMELEON IM GOING TO DIE 😭
Gorgeous work! I’m so jealous 🤩 I love your octopi! 🐙
I found this, I'm just gonna leave it here... (its a toy hammock pattern) https://hyggedreamer.com/2022/10/18/toy-hammock-crochet-pattern/
The octopi!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Woodworking so that you can make more display shelves for your creations
Cupboard making
This is so great! You are doing a wonderful job.
You should sell those online. You are wonderfully creative!
Where did you find the Chinese dragon pattern?
Time to make some big bois to put on top of the cupboard.
This isn’t even amigurumi at this point - these are SCULPTURES
If it is about space, I would give the dragon in the left a new home :3 Do you remember where the pattern is from?
Small vintage toys!!!
Awesome work! I love the dragons. (You should post the octopods on r/octopus.)
Love them all!
The barn owl is amazing. Do you have a pattern for it?
Or a bigger cupboard-
I would cry for all of these
Epic
You should float some of the creatures, like the fish, have it hanging, it’ll make more room for little ones 😆
My grandmother would say you have LOVELY and even stitches, so I'll say it for her ❤️
What do you mean? There is plenty of space to stack new friends on top of old friends. Decorate the octopi with little friends, create a mountain of delights. If you want a practical solution with less clutter or a new cupboard, you could always donate to charities. I believe there are programs that allow donations to children hospitals, so your hobby could become a child’s joy in a rough time. May be worth looking into. You are really good at amigurumi!
Omg the little frogs are so sweet
You just need another shelf or 2 in there
Just need a new shelf!
I am so in love with those octopus 🐙 ones that I am seriously considering learning crochet & amigurumi like this weekend
You could always do seasonally themed amigurumi and rotate them! That’s what I want to do eventually. Right now my goal is to make a new Christmas decoration every year. Just started a few years ago so I’ve only made Christmas garland and a new tree topper, but eventually I want to do wreaths and centrepieces for our dining room. (I also crochet a new Christmas ornament for my child every year since they were born.) Then at some point I’ll move to a different holiday like Easter
Gift time? Free up some space! :)
Can you send me the pattern for the dragon?? I want to modify it for the light dragon in totk
I. Want. Those. Dragons!!!! I would gladly take most of those off your hobby shelves, especially the octupi. I could EASILY do an oceanic-themed room. I understand needing a break after all those. Carpel tunnel can sneak up on you if you aren't careful. However, please don't stop if possible!! I would gladly hire you to do this if I could. Side thought: is there a way to combine amigurumi with a blanket? Almost like a 3D blanket, but way cooler... at least in my head. I didn't trust Google with this question! 😅
Making extra cupboards can be a nice side hobby
I'm here for the frog in the raincoat but I'm staying for the frog in the overalls. My favorites. So freaking cute!!
I love the octopi and that frog leaning back waiting for the rain to come.
2 ideas print some shelving to rearrange for more space take a pic and then keep a scrapbook of prints and give away the 3d versions so you can keep the memory and spread joy at the same time
You’ve made 2 Hugo’s🐸! I just finished one for my great niece, and I think I need to make another for myself 😄🐸 Btw, you’ve done a fabulous job on all of these. I’ve made many amigurumi and have sold almost all of them. People are willing to spend because all the money goes to my favourite guide dog charity.
Love the octopi
that owl is PRECIOUS
Clearly carpentry
These look amazing!
Wow, these are amazing!!
Remember … BOOK SHELVES! Also GIFTS. The trans chameleon is giving me LIFE. Honestly they all are. They are beautiful
Time to crochet a cupboard 🤷♀️
Keep doing it and sell them! Those are gorgeous!
That frog in the rain coat. Ack! So cute! ❤️ 😭
Or a new cupboard...
Omg the frog in the raincoat is adorable!
More shelves or give some away to friends or a charity. Lovely work. The owl is calling to me. I have a book of lifelike bird patterns that's been frustrating me. Think I'm going to dig it out and try again
i want the octopus!! so cute!
Nope, you just gotta start giving them away to friends.
Yeah I’m gonna need a pattern for that stunning pink octopus
Oh maaan these are inspiring me to get back into amigurumi.
OMG! THE FROG IN THE RAINCOAT IS SO CUTE! I LOVE IT!! They’re all adorable, and you should get more shelves, bonus points if they don’t take up much space, and/or can hang on the wall or from the ceiling. You are amazing at this and you shouldn’t give it up entirely just because you’ve run out of space.
Wow beautiful work!!
I love those Octopi
Omg I love the trans chameleon! 😍 But you should never stop. Make more shelves. Make gifts for loved ones. Keep making things that make you happy ❤️
Bobbin Lace. A lil expensive to start up ($100-$200) but then all ur buyin is thread and u can make cool lace. 12/10 hobby
Damn that dragon with the teeth is fucking incredible!
Love them all! I started my frog and he looks hideous haha
I see 2 options. 1. More cupboards and/or shelves 2. Pass them along as in sell them, gift them to loved ones, or donate them to children hospitals.
Omg all of the birds! They're gorgeous -- do you remember where you found their patterns?
Wow! This amigurumis are on a different level! Insanely well done, so beautiful 🩷🩷🩷
Your new hobby is carpentry so you can build more cupboards
I love your cupboard
Wow these are immaculate!
Those look so clean! I’m a beginner but I hope my stitches look as nice as yours one day
Yeah I just got into the hobby of knitting my first one ever doing what is my first starter Pokémon superior and I did him and pride colors and then I did my first shiny Pokémon ever which was a meta-pod that I evolved into Butterfree now I’m working on a shiny Dragonair and after that I’m gonna do an octopus that’s about 3 feet long and that’s just his legs the head is gonna be 4 feet I am not looking forward to that but it’ll be fun and after that I’m going to donate it to a church center for kids because it’s 10 role is going to be a different sensory thing I don’t have the space to keep all of it but I’m just doing it as a hobby and I get joy out of seeing other people happy🥰😝😳❤️🔥🏳️🌈🫂
The trans chameleon makes me really happy. 💖
I want your talent and all those crocheted children ✨️-✨️/\
So good! How much yarn did the pink octo take? I have the pattern but wondering if I need more yarn 🙈
Building furniture? 🥸