Little World of Whimsy, Author at Little World of Whimsy

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Papaya the Christmas Penguin CAL!

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
October 7, 2022
5 minute read

I’m hosting a free amigurumi crochet along this November to help us all get ready for Christmas and I hope that you will join us! Throughout the month we will…

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- Amigurumi Tutorials
- Blog

How to Stuff Amigurumi the Right Way (no holes or lumps!)

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
October 4, 2022
6 minute read

The best way to stuff amigurumi is to pull apart fiberfill stuffing into smaller pieces and then insert them one by one into the amigurumi piece. Continue layering small pieces…

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How to Crochet an Oval around a Foundation Chain (amigurumi)

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
October 4, 2022
4 minute read

Crocheting around a foundation chain is the easiest way to make an oval. First, chain any number of stitches. Next, beginning from the second chain from the hook, single crochet…

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- For Designers

How I made $1,000 a month from my crochet business (+ my tips!)

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
March 6, 2022
20 minute read

I’ve been on the craziest roller coaster ride in the last two years since I started my crochet business in the summer of 2020. It’s had some crazy highs, periods…

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- Amigurumi Tutorials
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My Guide to Resizing Amigurumi in 2024 (no math!)

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
March 4, 2022
8 minute read

As a general rule, the best way to resize amigurumi is to change the yarn weight and corresponding hook size. To double the size of an amigurumi, use a yarn…

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Can I sell crochet items from someone else’s pattern in 2024?

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
February 22, 2022
4 minute read

As a general rule, it is legal to sell crochet items made from any designer’s pattern. Copyright law only applies to the distribution of the pattern itself, not to any…

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- Round-Ups

Ultimate List of Free Chunky Blanket Yarn Amigurumi Patterns

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
February 21, 2022
5 minute read

If you’ve been wanting to make a chunky amigurumi out of blanket yarn recently, then this is the post for you! I’ve compiled all my favorite oversized amigurumi patterns (including…

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- Reviews

My Honest Review of Bernat Blanket Yarn in 2024 (is it worth it?)

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
February 20, 2022
9 minute read

Blanket yarn has been all the rage lately and this particular brand from Bernat has been really popular, especially for oversized amigurumi! I’ve used this yarn recently to design a…

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The Real History of Crochet (an expert weighs in!)

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
February 19, 2022
9 minute read

Where did crochet originate from? Crochet originated as a modern art form in the mid 1820s, becoming most popular in England. Its direct precursor was “shepherd’s knitting,” practiced in Denmark….

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- Halloween

Pumpkin Bear Free Crochet Pattern

Posted byby Little World of Whimsy
September 26, 2021
2 minute read

This adorable Pumpkin Bear — a teddy bear in a pumpkin — is my newest Halloween themed crochet pattern! Read on to learn more about my design process and inspiration….

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