My newest project is to make 1,000 octopuses. I have always been fascinated with folding paper cranes for luck (senbazuru)... Legend has it that if you fold 1,000 cranes it will grant a wish or give you a lifetime of good fortune... Sadly origami has never been my forte.... but amigurumi* TOTALLY is.... I love to make finger puppets and toys and I often have small bits of yarn and a crochet hook on hand to whip up little things on the go. These little octopuses have been something I have been making for years... they are easy and quick to make (I can whip one up in about 10-15 minutes) and they are like little 8 legged mandalas. I am not sure where my 1,000 octopus journey will take me... but I know that the first 100 are going to become a part of a yarn sculpture that I am working on...Here is a sneak peak. So far I am about 45 octopuses in to my 1,000... I am not sure that I will have them done by the end of 2025... but I plan on doing them as a series of smaller projects... the firs...

This pattern isn't a new one... just a variation on my bunny finger puppet pattern .   Materials E or F hook worsted weight yarn tapestry needle Stitches: Ch - Chain Sl st - slip stitch SC - Single Crochet Inc - Single crochet 2 stitches into one Bunny Body:  Row 1: Start by making 6 sc into a magic ring (6) Row 2: (sc, inc) around (9) Row 3: (sc, sc, inc) around (12)  Row 4: to make the white eye slit in the ninja suit simply switch to white in any for any four stitches in rows 4 and 5. Add two black lines to make the eyes and you are done. I made the stitches in the back loops only to keep the stitches cleaner looking. Row 6-11: sc in each stitch (12) Sl st into next two and fasten off  Ears: Make ears by chaining 8 then sc into second stitch and continue to the end of the row. Fasten off and attach to the body. Weave in all ends.

I have patterns for hats... and I have patterns for octopuses... but now I am putting them both together so that you can make this cool hat and find all the information you need in one place.  The pattern includes 3 different hat sizes as well as three sizes of octopus to perch on top. 

Spocktopus Hat This is that pattern for a basic adult beanie. I like a hat that is long enough to fold up at the bottom so that it can keep your ears warm and fit a wide variety of head sizes. Since you are making it from the top down you can check it periodically and see if it is the right length for you. If you don't want to fold it up you can stop around row 14 or 15 and simply skip to row 19 to finish it off. I have also include a youth hat and a baby hat.  These hats are pretty flexible on the size and stretchy as well so you should have a lot of flexibility on sizing.  But if you find you need to add a little width simply add another increase row... or if you find the hats are too big then alter it on that end instead. Use an H hook and worsted weight yarn for this hat. Round 1: Form a magic ring and ch 1 hdc 10 times into the ring. Round 2: hdc inc into each stitch (20) Round 3: (dc, dc inc) around (30) Round 4: (dc, dc, dc inc) around (40) Round 5: (dc, d...

My newest pattern available in my Ravelry store.

Here is a new pattern just in time for Easter.  It is very simple and requires only a small amount of yarn, so even if the Easter Bunny is running behind this year it should be easily completed in time for the holiday.  This is a perfect project for beginners.  Yarn weight is not really important.  Just match the yarn weight with the hook size and you should be set.  You want fairly tight stitches when doing  any amigurumi project so keep that in mind when choosing your materials.  I used a local acrylic yarn that they make here in Egypt.  The weight of the yarn is not specified but it is probably closest to sports weight yarn.  I made these using a size E hook. Feel free to comment and let me know what you think.  I also love seeing other people's projects so please post photos of your little creatures on Ravelry .  If you like this patterns please check out the side bar for other little creature patterns.  I hope you enjoy...

 These little monsters are half the size of my little creatures... but they still have all the bite. I will be posting some free patterns soon for some mini monsters and some finger puppet ideas. If you'd like to get your hands on some of these monsters or any of my other little creations then stop by the facebook page and have a look.  Or purchase one of my little creatures patterns online using the links in the sidebar. Cheers, Jenn

I have started making my little creatures here in Egypt.  Here they are on my front gate.  There will be more to come.  I'm starting another line of smaller ones that I am working on right now. Stop by our Facebook page if you are interested in getting a Little Creature of you own. If you happen to crochet then take a look at the sidebar.  You can buy a Little Creature pattern for only 2 dollars US and make as many as you like. Cheers, Jenn

Sorry I haven't written in a long time... I've kind of been busy... what with Christmas and moving to Cairo, Egypt. I'm here safe and sound and while I question my judgement sometimes. I'm here for the next year and a half. I've been using up my quickly disappearing stash to make a few things for around the house to make it feel more like home. I made a hanging dish towel, some coasters and a couple of crocheted baskets. Just when my yarn was almost at it's end I found a local shop.  It is called Dentelle and it is located on the ground floor of the Maadi Grand Mall for anyone who might be in the neighborhood. I managed to pick up some local acrylic, a bit of novelty yarn, a skein of wool, and a little bit of cotton. The only problem with the cotton is that it is so fine that I don't think I'll be able to use it for much. I guess until I find another source for cotton yarn my little creatures will have to be made of wool or acrylic.  Here...

Just in time for HALLOWEEN! Buy one Little Creature Pattern and get one free right now on Ravelry. Just select two of the above patterns and when you check out you'll get them for the price of one!

Attach your little creature to a hat... or better yet let me do it for you.  Send me an email (check out my profile) and I can help you make a custom order through Etsy.  Order now to get yours for the holidays. Cheers, Jenn

Here is latest edition to my Little Creatures series. Stop by Ravelry and purchase this pattern for only 2 bucks. It is quick and easy to make... and it will make an excellent addition to your growing army of Little Creatures. The pattern will also be available in my Etsy shop soon... along with some already made little creatures.

This little guy is the newest addition to my Little Creature's pattern series.  He is called Little Octopus Head Creature and he is quick and easy to make.  Follow the link to purchase the pattern for only 2 dollars in my Ravelry Store.  I hope you enjoy it!  My little creatures patterns as well as finished toys will soon be available in my Etsy store... Be on the look out. Cheers, Jenn

My first little creature crotchet pattern is now for sale on Ravelry. Stop by and check it out. It is called Little Octopus Creature and it only costs 2 bucks. You know you want it!