Monday Creature Feature!

So far, we've featured a bunch of amazing crocheters in our Monday Creature Feature spot, but did you know that amigurumi can be knit too? It's with that little prelude that I'm introducing this week's Creature Feature artist, Arctic Foxie!

White Weasel with a Sack by Arctic Foxie

About her work, Arctic Foxie says, "I learned about the magic of knitting when I was a little girl. It's been many years after when knitting became a passion of mine. The animals I am knitting are a big part of my childhood."

"I like to work with soft and fuzzy yarn like angora and mohair, use pretty acrylic yarns too. Once another doll is done I always show it to my husband and a big smile on his face tells me that's a good one."

Arctic Foxie has some beautiful items on sale right now, including this sweet little guy:

Gray Husky Puppy - Phil by Arctic Foxie

If you're looking for a special gift or even a little treat for yourself (don't worry -- we won't tell), you can't go wrong with Arctic Foxie!

Monday Creature Feature!

This week we're giving our Monday Creature Feature spot to a creature maker who is showing her love for real creatures too. Meet Cheshire Felix and her adorable marshmallow bunnies!

Right now, when you purchase any of Cheshire Felix's specially marked marshmallow bunnies, 100% of the proceeds will go to the Kansai Animal Refuge. This Japanese animal refuge is one of the many helping to rescue and reunite beloved pets that were separated from their owners after the March earthquake and tsunami.

Cheshire Felix has a full complement of bunny colors available to help the refuge and one of them is sure to make someone's Easter basket extra special this year. Check them out today!

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Orange
Purple
Blue
Yellow
Pink
White with Cherries

Monday Creature Feature!

This week, our Monday Creature Feature takes us to the quirky shop of ElinAmanda in Carlisle, UK for a visit with a thieving rat, a professor rabbit, and a little raincloud!

"You thieving rat!" by ElinAmanda

ElinAmanda's creations are all unique crocheted designs with a personality all their own. She carefully crafts back stories for her creatures and gives them a one-of-a-kind appeal that is sure to touch your heart.

Professor R. Rabbit by ElinAmanda

We hope you'll stop by and visit her shop today and check her out on Facebook. This is definitely one of our team members to keep an eye on!

Monday Creature Feature!

Spring has finally spring and Easter is on everyone's mind. With this holiday still a few weeks away, there is still time to try a new crochet pattern and make up some of Yarnabees's lovable little lamb for a special person's Easter basket!

Lovable Little Lamb by Yarnabees

If you don't have time to hook up your own lamb, Yarnabees has got you covered. Check out some of the other adorable, basket-ready items in her shop!

Toy Little Lamb by Yarnabees

Baby Bunnies by Yarnabees

Had enough yet? No? Well, you'll find plenty more in Yarnabees's Etsy shop -- so stop by today!

Monday Creature Feature!

This week's Monday creature feature takes us to the shop of Quitapita, in Enterprise, AL. som eo fyou already know Quitapita's work -- but in another form. You see, Quitapita is also the graphic artist behind our team logo and mascot, Ami Gu. But we're here to talk crochet... so let's take a look!

This week's creature feature is more a "creature of beauty" than a "creature" -- it's Quitapita's Frieda, modeled after the brilliant and passionate Mexican painter, Frieda Kahlo. Kahlo was best known for her honest and beautiful self-portraits. Kahlo once said, "I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best."


Drawing on personal experiences, including her marriage, her miscarriages, and her numerous operations, Kahlo's works often are characterized by their stark portrayals of pain. Of her 143 paintings, 55 are self-portraits which often incorporate symbolic portrayals of physical and psychological wounds. She insisted, "I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality."

I think Quitapita's piece is one that would have done Kahlo proud. Despite the wide smile on the character's face, the selection of stark black eyes and the characteristic "mono-brow" identify the doll immediately as Kahlo. Like Kahlo, Quitapita used the traditional bright colors that are so well-loved in Mexican painting.

For more of Quitapita's great works, you can visit her Etsy shop, or check out her Facebook page for all her latest updates!

Monday Creature Feature!

This week begins a new regular feature for Amigurumi Team member works, called Monday Creature Feature. Every week, we'll pick a new item from a team member shop and feature it on the blog. You never know what sort of amigurumi goodness is going to show up, so make sure to subscribe today by clicking Follow on the right side of the screen or by checking out the team's Facebook page!

Today's Monday Creature Feature comes to you from team member, Minibytes!

With spring just a few weeks away, who wouldn't be tempted by this adorable chick pin cushion?! Minibytes describes her chick, saying:

This pincushion sits 3 inches high and 3.5 inches wide, or, in real life terms, smaller than an apple, and larger than an egg. He is crocheted from cotton yarn in yellow with orange yarn for his hair and feet, and is stuffed with polyfil acrylic stuffing. He has a metal washer sewn into his bottom so he can always stand up, and his eyes are plastic safety eyes. All appendages are sewn on securely, but he is not meant to be played with roughly or given to the dog to chew on.

Whether you're looking for a cute Easter basket buddy or a cute friend for a sewing fanatic, this chick fits the bill. Check him out and all his other friends at Minibytes's shop today!

UPDATE: The featured chick has sold, but there are still plenty of cute chicks at Minibytes's shop. Get yours today!

Monday Creature Feature!

This week's Monday Creature Feature takes us to the land of GurumiORama, where amigurumi teddy bears give spontaneous joy from baskets of love and and Kooky-Kooky Kooky Monsta runs wild through chocolate chip, oatmeal and those yummy fruit jelly-filled cookies your grandma used to hand out.

But you've never heard of Kooky-Kooky Kooky Monsta? Well, then you need to check out the wanted poster!

If this poster doesn't inspire you to pick up your trusty crochet hook, I don't know what will!

Visit GurumiORama for this pattern today and many more -- or pick up an adorable GurumiORama original crocheted doll!