Imagination is a fundamental aspect of the amigurumi designing process. But translating one image into an amigurumi is a bit magical, don't you agree? I always picture my hook as a little wand I do magic with! It usually takes me some time imagining a new design. I like to find inspiration anywhere, from pictures, illustrations or objects. Then, once the idea is there it is time for sketching and trying out the pattern! Only few amigurumis though come out the way I picture them in my mind. ...and this Pinky Bird is definitely one of them! How cute is that? The simple and yet one of a kind shape, plus the soft and pastel shade of pink make this little bird an adorable stuffed friend for kids of all ages! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Pink, Yellow and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) otherwise instructed. Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). FEATHERS AND BODY (pink and yellow yarn) Short feather: 1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 3-5) sc even (12); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the feather Medium feather: 1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 3-7) sc even (12); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the feather Long feather: 1) working with pink yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (12) 3-10) sc even (12) Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the Long Feather Merge the three feathers together: 11) join the yarn with a sl st to the medium feather, ch1 and work 1 sc in the same st, crochet 5 sc, then keep working on the small feather, 12 sc, back to the medium feather, 6 sc and then keep working on the long feather, 12 sc (36) 12-27) sc even (36); keep stuffing the body as you go 28) 11 sc, 4 sc dec, 17 sc (32) 29) 11 sc, 1 sc dec, 1 sc, 1 sc dec, 16 sc (30) 30) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (24) 31) switch to yellow, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (18) 32) *7 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (16) 33) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (14) 34) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** twice (12) 35) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat** around (8); finish stuffing the body 36) sc dec around (4); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the EYE with black yarn. LEGS (yellow yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2-5) sc even (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the leg. Stuff the legs before attaching them between rounds #17-19 and rounds #21-23 I can't wait to see your version of my PINKY BIRD! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Despite his large, massive body, the long and sharp horns, this Yeti is anything but scary! His smile is contagious and his long arms are made for big and long hugs! He's a shy creature, not easy to spot...but once he gets to know you, he'll show you his friendly and funny side! ...so what are you waiting for? Grab your hook and make yourself a cute Yeti friend! ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! The finished doll is approximately 6" tall. SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Light Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 3) in White, Light Blue and Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) otherwise instructed. Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). LEGS AND BODY (white and light blue yarn) Make two: 1) start working with white yarn, 8 sc in a mr (8) 2) sc inc around (16) 3-6) sc even (16); F/O and hide the yarn and stuff the leg Do no cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd leg, CH 5 INSTEAD. Merge the two legs together: 7) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st leg, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 15 sc, work 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two legs, keep working on the second leg, 16 sc, work 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two legs (42) 8) *6 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (48) 9-10) sc even (42); keep stuffing the body 11) 18 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 7 sc, switch back to white yarn, 23 sc (48) 12) 17 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 9 sc, switch back to white yarn, 22 sc (48) 13-21) repeat round #12 (48) 22) 18 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 7 sc, switch back to white yarn, 23 sc (48) 23) *6 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (42) 24) sc even (42) 25) *5 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (36) 26) 14 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 7 sc, switch back to white yarn, 15 sc (36) 27) 13 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 9 sc, switch back to white yarn, 14 sc (36) 28) repeat round #27 (36) 29) 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 4 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 4 sc, switch to white yarn, 1 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 4 sc, switch back to white yarn, 5 sc, 1 sc dec, 7 sc (34) 30) 7 sc, 1 sc dec, 3 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 3 sc, switch to white yarn, 3 sc, switch to light blue yarn, 3 sc, switch back to white yarn, 6 sc, 1 sc dec, 5 sc (32) 31) working with white yarn only, *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (24) 32) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (16); finish stuffing the body 33) sc dec around (8); F/O, cut and hide the yarn. Embroider the MOUTH and the EYES with black yarn. HORNS (light blue yarn; make two) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) 2 sc, 1 hdc inc, 1 sc (5) 3) 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 sc (6) 4) 2 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc (6) 5) 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc, 1 sc (7); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the horn onto the head. Stuff the horn lightly before attaching it in between rounds #30-32 of the body. Cut a long piece of white yarn and wrap it around the horn. ARMS (white yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 3) sc even (8) 4) *3 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (10) 5-11) sc even (10) 12) *3 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (8) 13-16) sc even (8) 17) *2 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** twice (6); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the arm to the side of the body between rounds #21-22. Stuff the arm before attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my YETI! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy Tuesday my Friends...hope your week started off great! I just got back home from a trip to my beloved Italy, where I enjoyed some family time, good food and amazing sunny days! Now I'm back to my craft studio and I'm very excited to start working on some new crochet projects! If you've been following my blog, you will probably remember that two of my latest amigurumis were specifically designed as baby crib toys...Pinky Bird and Little Bear! Sweet shapes and lovely colors are everything you need in order to create adorable friends for the little ones. Today I'll be sharing a third design that has just the right dose of sweetness to become a perfect companion for a little baby. A cute and fun Duck that I named Squeak! The finished doll is approximately 5.5" tall. ***You can purchase an AD-FREE PDF of this pattern with step-by-step pictures on Etsy HERE. Here's the FREE pattern! Enjoy! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Linen, Mustard; Cotton Thread (Lace 0) in Black OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O). INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) otherwise instructed. Disclosure. Most blog posts on this website contain affiliate links. This means I get a small commission if you click-through & purchase (no additional cost to you). FEET AND BODY (mustard and linen yarn) Make two: 1) start working with mustard yarn, 5 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 2 sc inc in the last st, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 2 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (12) 2-3) sc even (12) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and hide the yarn, do not stuff the foot Switch color in the last sc of round #4 of the 2nd foot, then CH 7. Merge the two feet together: 5) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st foot, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 7 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two feet, keep working on the second foot, 8 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two feet (30) 6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36) 7-26) sc even (36); start stuffing 27) 4 sc, 3 sc dec, 13 sc, 3 sc dec, 7 sc (30) 28) 2 sc, 3 sc dec, 11 sc, 3 sc dec, 5 sc (24) 29) 1 sc, 3 sc dec, 7 sc, 3 sc dec, 4 sc (18) 30) 3 sc dec, 3sc, 3 sc dec, 3 sc (12); finish stuffing 31) sc dec around (6); F/O and close the hole BEAK (mustard yarn) 1) 8 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 5 sc, 2 sc inc in the last st, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 5 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (18) 2-3) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the beak. Do not stuff the beak; flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds #19-20 of the body. Embroider the MOUTH line with black yarn. Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rounds #22-24, 5 stitches apart. WINGS (linen yarn; make two) 1) 6 sc in a mr (6) 2) sc inc around (12) 3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18) 4) fold the round in half and crochet through both layers now, 9 sc (9); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wing to the side of the body, between round #13-16. TAIL (linen yarn) 1) 4 sc in a mr (4) 2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6) 3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8) 4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12) 5) 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (16); F/O and leave string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the duck, between rounds #6-10. Stuff the tail while attaching it. I can't wait to see your version of my SQUEAK THE DUCK! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet.  Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Happy New Year Fellas Crocheters and welcome to Elisa's Crochet! Let me introduce myself first :) I've always been a crafty person. I've always enjoyed creating things with my own hands. My brother, he's a designer, I think it runs in the family. As a matter of fact, I discovered crochet only a few years ago. Before, I enjoyed painting, photography, making jewelry, all sorts of art. While I did have fun doing these other things, nothing got me hooked like crochet (pun intended). I started crocheting around 2013. My first creations were some teddy bears that I made for my friends' kids. When I look at them now, I smile thinking of how proud I felt when I finished them. I showed them to my husband. I showed them to my family on Skype. They were all very complimentary, but what I really loved was the reaction from the kids when they received these amigurumis. I liked the idea that these toys would be part of their childhood. Back then I did not know crocheting would become such an important part of my life! Almost six years later, my passion for crochet is still growing. I can't stop thinking about new amigurumi designs, how to create amigurumis that kids will love and remember when they'll grow older. Life's a journey, and I like to think that with crochet we can help others making good memories along that journey. Over these years I've met a lot of people who, like me, love crocheting. The amigurumi designers' community has helped me improve my skills and finding inspiration for new projects. That's the reason I am starting this blog. I'm planning to use this blog to connect with other crocheters, share amigurumi patterns, experiences, ideas, and receive your feedback! Thank you and enjoy! Elisa

Big News! One of my amigurumi designs (Woody The Beaver) is included in the new Zoomigurumi book! I'm so thrilled to be part of this new edition! It includes 15 different amigurumi projects, lots of cute pictures and links to video tutorials. I can't wait to see your version of Woody! Feel free to tag me in your Woody's photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like! @elisascrochet Elisa