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Amigurumi bunny ornament (free amigurumi pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet bunny ornament pattern by All About Ami is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi bunny ornament is just perfect as a Christmas tree ornament , Easter ornament or you could use it as a cute baby rattle ball. ( If you're stitching the bunny ornament as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead! ) You can easily customize this amigurumi bunny ornament design to be any color you'd like. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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Fluffy amigurumi bears (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love fluffy bears ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi bear ! All About Ami designed this lovely amigurumi bear , just for you. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi bear now!
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Amigurumi pineapple drawstring bag (free crochet bag pattern)
We love how versatile crochet is as one day you can be making a sweater, and the next day you can be making a fun pineapple bag ! All About Ami designed and crocheted this lovely little pineapple purse. Isn't it super adorable? And it’s practical too! ( Your little ones will love storing their treasure in such a cute purse , and grown-ups can use them to store essentials like sunglasses, sunscreen, cell phone and some cash at the beach! ) Get the free pineapple drawstring bag ( pineapple purse ) pattern at allaboutami.com and let's get crocheting :
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Easy Primrose amigurumi doll ( free crochet pattern)
This beautiful Primrose crochet doll by All About Ami is an excellent gift for a girl! This little beauty has a lovely face with just 2 safety eyes and cute braids that are decorated with flowers. She wears a dress and shoes in the colors of the fresh Spring ! Have you ever seen a most beautiful amigurumi doll? And it's also super easy and quick to crochet ! You can customize this lovely little amigurumi doll to match your kids hair and eye color. Get the free pattern and step-by-step crochet tutorial at allaboutami.com:
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Adorable little crochet sheep ( free amigurumi pattern )
Meet Lambert, Stephanie's sweet little lamb that she designed to celebrate Chinese New Year!  Make one or a whole flock of fluffy sheep for yourself or your loved  ones! In Stephanie's free crochet tutorial, you can learn how to crochet this adorable sheep in amigurumi! This sweet amigurumi sheep is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. This amigurumi sheep  is also perfect as a gift for your kids or friends!
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Fluffy crochet ( amigurumi ) dog - free crochet pattern
Crochet these exquisite and adorable Chinese New Year Dogs ! The yarn is fuzzed up using a dog slicker brush to give an almost felted look, and color is added with Sharpie markers! Besides being totally adorable, this crochet dog pattern is completely free ,so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. Grab some yarn and start stitching! If you're stitching this cute little fuzzy puppy as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes and nose for crocheted or embroidered parts instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi dog design to be any color you'd like. If you're a crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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Elegant crochet regency reticule - handbag  (free crochet pattern)
If you are a big Pride and Prejudice or Jane Austen fan AND you love to crochet ,we have got the perfect project for you! The lady’s handbag of that time period characterized by a drawstring and tassels . Many of you showed interest in the design and thankfully Stephanie took step-by-step photos so we can share the process and pattern with you!
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Bear pom pom winter beanie - free crochet bear hat pattern
If you love incredibly adorable winter baby hats you absolutely have to make this one! Rather than placing the usual single pom pom on top of a beanie , this super cute bear beanie hat have TWO pom poms on top to make it look like little fluffy bear ears ! This free bear pom pom beanie pattern is easily adaptable for all different sizes as you will soon see! This beanie is very warm and will be able to fit your kid for a while since it stretches quite a bit and the cuff can be adjusted. We think the light pink pom poms against the cream yarn look sooo sweet. You could make a cream/white base for the hat and change up the colors of the pom poms for all different looks!
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Amigurumi bear Christmas ornament - free crochet pattern
Get ready to amigurumi-fy your Christmas trees with these adorable round teddies all bundled up in their colorful scarves! Whether you prefer pandas, koalas or brown bears, they’re sure to add a touch of cuteness and craftiness to your Christmas tree this season. And they are quick and relatively easy to crochet.  May these amigurumi bear Christmas ornaments bring some warmth, joy and love into your home this season!  Happy crocheting!
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Snuggles the amigurumi penguin - free crochet pattern
Who can resist Snuggles the penguin with his sweet face all bundled up in his removable scarf? Crochet your very own and he’ll make a great friend every season of the year! Snuggles the amigurumi penguin is all ready for his snowball fight! If you are making this cute crochet penguin as a gift, try making a matching knotted headband with the left-over yarn from the scarf! (In this nice craft blog you will find the free crochet pattern of both the amigurumi penguin and the headband! )
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Kawaii crochet Christmas cat in stocking (free amigurumi pattern)
Meet Chester, the curious Christmas cat who loves hiding in stockings! His arms and tail have wire in them so they are bendable! Chester can pivot backwards, so this stocking is functional as you can stuff special goodies in it!  This free amigurumi (crochet) Christmas cat  pattern is not really a beginner one, but it's absolutely not that difficult as it seems!  This crochet (amigurumi) Christmas cat makes a great Christmas decoration, or you can crochet this amigurumi cat as a lovely handmade Christmas gift for the kids!
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Adorable little amigurumi scarecrow - free amigurumi pattern
Today Stephanie shares with us this  super adorable not-so-scary Scarecrow who is perfect for the fall, Halloween, or as your little friend from favorite movies and musicals (think Wizard of Oz and Wicked)!  Whether this little guy helps decorate your house or accompanies your little ones as they trick-or-treat, he is sure to bring a smile to people’s faces! In this brilliant amigurumi/crochet blog you will find the amigurumi scarecrow pattern for free! Cool, isn't it?  Be sure to follow along the detailed step-by-step amigurumi scarecrow crochet tutorial and the assembling guide.
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Sweetheart bunny - free amigurumi pattern
Make this adorable amigurumi sweetheart bunny for your friends and family to show them your love at Easter or Valentine’s Day! (Or make one for yourself!) This little sweet crocheted bunny with her dainty heart and pretty bow will warm your heart! Alternatively, you can crochet a bow for your amigurumi bunny. Read this detailed step-by-step amigurumi bunny tutorial (and the free amigurumi bunny template) and learn how to crochet one super adorable sweetheart bunny toy! Hope this bunny adds some sweetness to your day!
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Adorable crochet (amigurumi) bee - free amigurumi pattern
These amigurumi bees are so incredibly adorable! They are such a quick and fun crochet project, perfect for beginners!  In addition to being pencil toppers, they would also be adorable keychains! We hope you’ll try making some amigurumi bees for yourself - it will be a fun crochet project, particularly for the spring!  If you’ve always wanted to try crocheting amigurumi, this is a fun project!  There are no limbs you need to attach, and the increases and decreases are very basic with no complex shaping! Each amigurumi bee took only 20-30 mins to make. Follow this nice detailed free amigurumi pattern and tutorial and create a few super cute kawaii amigurumi bee!
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Cute crocheted (amigurumi) dragon - with crochet patern
Do you like dragons? Do you like crocheting? If your answers are yes, this amigurumi / crochet project is absolutelly perfect for you ! Crochet your own fire-breathing cuties in a rainbow of colours for yourself or for your friends!  Have fun making these legendary creatures!  They would make extra special gifts for kids born int the year of the dragon (2012) or  for dragon enthusiast.  Happy crocheting!
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Cute miniature amigurumi easter / spring bunnies
If you are looking for a cute and soft crocheted toy / easter gift or spring decoration make this adorable Spring Bunny band ! This amigurumi pattern is very easy to follow, even if you are a beginner in crocheting / amigurumi. You can make a whole rabbit family with changing their base body color, or just use a "fluffy" yarn for an extra look!
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