Crochet: Amigurumi: Sleepy Sloth

I like sloths and have always wanted to crochet one.

As always, it is a challenge trying to find a good pattern that comes with no price attached. After countless attempts with no great results for a nice Sloth pattern, I decided to pay for one. This is where I bought my Sloth pattern from.

This Sleepy Sloth pattern is simple yet well designed. It took me less than a week to complete without any hiccups. And I have an enjoyable time trying out this new pattern. The only thing I dislike is having to crochet two of each, for the arms and legs. But this is basically a must for most Amigurumi featuring animals or dolls; there is simply no getting away from it. So, I just grit my teeth and get it done.

I am fairly pleased with my handmade Sloth though I feel that I could have done a better job sewing the mask onto the Sloth's head. But what's done is done. It will take a lot more to undo in order to redo. So, I just leave it as it is. Perhaps I will try again some time in the future with a different type of yarn.

This Sleepy sloth is a great project for anyone including beginners. The end-product not only makes a great curtain tie-back, but it can also double up as a bag charm or simply an accompaniment on a chair or computer monitor.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Mini Sleepyhead 2

End of last month, I crochet Sleepyhead 2 by following the free pattern from this website.

After the full-sized Sleepyhead is completed, I yearn to crochet Mini Sleepyhead. Again. Yes, history is repeating itself. So, I searched for my old post and followed the pattern which I recorded five years ago.

I have no qualms about crocheting Mini's face, body and hat. However, when it comes to the arm, I started questioning the sanity of my decision to crochet Mini again. After a fierce battle with the yarn and hook, I heave a sign of relief. One arm down. Then I bite my teeth and continue with the next one. Another battle.. the struggle is real. My fingers hurt and my eyes stung. I hope I didn't strain my eyes too much.

The first Mini Sleepyhead was gifted to a little girl and all I have are pictures for memory. This time, I am keeping Mini Sleepyhead for myself, and I intend to use it as a bag charm. So, I made a foundation chain, connected it to the tip of Mini's hat and hung it to the bag that I am currently using.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Sleepyhead 2

It has been a really long while since I last did a Amigurumi. So, it comes as no surprise that I have forgotten the little details here and there, including how to start off with the usual Magic Ring. The good thing is, there are plenty of YouTube videos out there to aid me in my quest.

It is good to know that while my memory fails me for the time being, my muscle memory did not. I get the hang of it pretty soon, and after a few days, Sleepyhead 2 is created. This Sleepyhead is made with the intention to be given away as a Christmas present next month. Personally, I think it makes a great gift !

Same as the last Sleepyhead, I crochet by following the free pattern from this website. This time however, I made some small changes to suit my preference - I added more rows to the hat as I feel the original design makes the hat a tad too short.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Shy Christmas Gnome

Time to get creative. Who says a Christmas gnome must have red or grey hat? I may not have the dark red or light grey yarn to crochet the gnome's hat, but I think I did a good job using up whatever leftover yarn I have on hand.

What I like about this Shy Christmas Gnome free Hobbii pattern is that there is no need for eyes, simply because the gnome is a shy one. Don't you think the hat does a brilliant job?

Crochet: Amigurumi: Itty Bitty Baby

For the first time since I started crocheting, I bought a crochet pattern on this itty bitty baby. If you follow the instructions on the pattern strictly and correctly, you will have a mini doll at the end of it. I like cute little dolls. So I thought why not give it a try?

For a start, I try crocheting with bigger thread size and hook size. Hopefully, once I manage to get the hang of it, I can move on to a smaller thread size and hook size. I admire the creator/seller of this miniature doll pattern. It is amazing how she is able to crochet such itty bitty baby doll. By the time I am done with this project, my fingers hurt and I think my eyesight deteriorate much as well. The baby doll ends up not so small after all since I use 4-ply cotton thread and hook size 2.2 instead of the recommended cotton thread number 25 with hook size 1.0. Still, I am pleased with myself for completing the project.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Nativity Set

I have finally done it! One more item to strike off my bucket list.

Busy as I am of late, I manage to find the time, mostly during the weekends, to crochet this mini nativity set. The free patterns are from Whistle and Ivy. At the moment, I am happy to enough to just try my hands on the mini set which includes Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the manger. The entire set includes 13 total figures, that is, on top of what I have listed earlier, 3 wisemen, 2 shepherds, a palm tree, a small laying sheep, an angel, and stars backdrop.

This little family set not only adds cheer to the Christmas spirit, it makes a perfect gift to oneself or family members and friends.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Jaws

I know I definitely want to crochet this great white the moment I set my eyes on the free pattern. I come across it at the perfect time as I am sure it will make a lovely Christmas present for my significant other. In case you have not noticed, my blog is known as love-the-jaws.

Initially I use a pair of 12mm safety eyes (bought from Daiso during one of my shopping trips) for my shark as you can see in some of the pictures below. That was the worst case scenario in the event the safety eyes I ordered online cannot reach me in time. I am hopeful though to receive my package of 6-12mm safety eyes despite my festive season purchase, and true enough, the small parcel was delivered right to my doorstep last night. An extremely late night delivery but nevertheless, delivered in good time. I quickly got down to work, swop the eyes for a 7mm pair, stuff it and sew up the jaws. I also removed the dorsal fin which was not well sewn previously and resewed it to my satisfaction this time round. If you see carefully, you can tell that I have sewn the dorsal fin slightly after the pectoral fins, not as per the free pattern.

At the moment, this amigurumi jaws is sitting nicely wrapped up under the Christmas tree. I am so excited; I cannot wait to see it being unwrapped.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Micro Light

Yes, I am still at it, the micro dolls I mean. Deep down, I think I am still not satisfied with my last one, Micro Pur Pur. In a way, it is hard to stop trying once I get started on these mini dolls. It can be addictive!

This time, I crochet using a different type of yarn, lace yarn, and it certainly makes my job easier. But still, the doll is so small (1.5 inches) that I feel my fingers breakingly stiff and my eyes going bad while I am at it and after.

I started with the legs first, then the body. It all seems to go well until I crochet the head. Something seems off. I kept checking my yarn and the label. Then I realised why. Yes, I bought beige colour lace yarn and it is stated as that on the label. But the beige colour is a different shade of beige. I didn't even know that beige colour can come in different shades, and the one I have with me certainly looks more light brown than beige, but beige nevertheless.

In the end, Micro Light is super small and super cute but not what I would have envisioned it to be.

Still, I am happy to share my free pattern below.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Micro Pur Pur

I realise no matter how, this is not going to work, simply because this Crown yarn which I use for crocheting my mini dolls does not come in beige colour.

When I purchase this yarn series, I thought it wouldn't be much of an issue as I can easily substitute the skin colour of beige with that of another, such as the light brown with yellowish tone which I use for Baby Green Elf. Then I thought it looks not quite right and so, I try again using off-white for the head and hands. In the end, the effect is worst. I think. Erm.. Micro Pur Pur looks kind of like a baby vampire with too pale a face. Haha..

Colours aside, this time round, I am actually rather pleased with my pattern and stitches as I finally get the size of Micro Pur Pur (around 1.5 inches) the way I want it to be. Do note that my pattern is mainly applicable for 100% acrylic yarn such as the Crown yarn as different types of yarn and their thickness and softness all make a difference.

Much as it is for my own reference, I am happy to share my free pattern here.

See below for Micro Pur Pur Free Pattern

Crochet: Amigurumi: Baby Green Elf

I crochet Baby Green Elf (around 2 inches) almost immediately after I am done with Pinky Pink Doll. And since Christmas is right around the corner, in three weeks' time, I thought it will be nice to use Christmas colours to crochet this mini elf with a bib.

I will say it is quite an improvement as Baby Green Elf is much smaller than Pinky Pink Doll. But then again, he is not exactly what I have in mind. Even though I know I am inching towards crocheting my micro dream doll, it seems like I have a long way to go yet. Well, I guess I just have to keep trying and trying until I finally get it the way I want it to be.

See below for Mini Green Elf Free Pattern

Crochet: Amigurumi: Pinky Pink Doll

Pinky Pink Doll is not what I have in mind when I started out on her. I wanted to crochet a mini pink doll but in the end, she turns out to be bigger, taller and more rounded. Still, it is hard work and I am proud to present her here. Though Pinky Pink Doll may not be my intended pattern, she is what she is and I am happy to share my free pattern below.

See below for Pinky Pink Doll Free Pattern

Crochet: Amigurumi: Mini Toadstool

After Micro Tulipa is completed, I rack my brains trying to find a place for him. Then I realise the answer is staring me right in the face. I have this toadstool eraser dust sucker on my working table all this while. With the toadstool house idea in place, I go about trying to crochet one. After countless attempts which see me (behind the scenes) crocheting and unravelling, crocheting and unravelling, writing and rewriting the patterns, this cute mini toadstool is finally ready to take in Micro Tulipa. It is completed yesterday.

I am happy that Micro Tulipa has now found a home sweet home in Mini Toadstool.

See below for Mini Toadstool Free Pattern

Crochet: Amigurumi: Micro Tulipa

After Mini Sleepyhead (around 3 inches) is completed, I want to try my hand at crocheting an even smaller amigurumi. And that is how Micro Tulipa (around 2 inches) comes about. I feel that it is not very well crochet as I have difficulty seeing the stitches. It is so small! But still, I am glad that I have tried. Well, who knows? I may try it again in future.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Sleepyhead and Friends

These two amigurumi are completed a couple of days ago on 25 November 2020. I actually started on them way before I crochet Mini Sleepyhead, but as they are full-sized Sleepyheads, I take a longer time to work on them. For the eyes, I try something different and I think the end result is really good.

In case you have missed the post on my first Sleepyhead, this website is where I follow the free pattern to crochet all my Sleepyheads.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Mini Sleepyhead

This Amigurumi is completed on 19 November 2020.

Earlier in the month, I crochet the full-sized Sleepyhead by following the free pattern from this website.

After the full-sized Sleepyhead is completed, I yearn to crochet my very own Mini Sleepyhead. So, I made some changes to the original crochet pattern, and... Voila! Mini Sleepyhead is born (around 3 inches).

See below for Mini Sleepyhead Free Pattern

Crochet: Amigurumi: Tiny Rabbit

This amigurumi is completed on 14 November 2020.

I crochet Tiny Rabbit by following the free pattern from this website.

Crochet: Amigurumi: Sleepyhead

This amigurumi is also one of my earlier projects, completed on 12 November 2020.

I crochet Sleepyhead by following the free pattern from this website.