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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

What is amigurumy


Amigurumi is a Japanese word. 
That is a term used to explain crocheted or knitted dolls. 

They can be designed in so many different ways. A bunny, or cat or an animal only in your dreams! 

The possibilities are endless. 

We can buy safety eyes from craft stores to give those dolls nice faces. That is easier than making hand-sewn eyes, I think. 

I was reluctant to make them because I was afraid of making faces. 

Anyway, I decided to follow one pattern and made a bunny. 


That made me get hooked on making them Then it was time to experiment with ideas. Only bunnies. All are listed on the shop. For visual pleasure, visit my shop section Crochet Bunny What do you think? 


Bindu

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Headbands by Crochetsmash.

January is ending soon. 

I made a few headbands. 

The first set was 


Then I used a shell stitch to make a pink one. 


Next I tried few basic stitches and different stitch placements for this blue twisted one. 


I will be adding how to make them in my Crochetsmash blog. 


Bindu

Monday, January 22, 2024

New name for shop

I changed the shop name from Bindu Designs to crochetSmash. I am listing only crocheted items there. 

It is my love to do crochet. Using different stitches, and placing stitches in different ways, the texture and design will be different. 

I like to play with colors. too. Doing crochet is not that difficult. My problem is taking photos. 

In the colder weather, I love to stay home and crochet. 

It is not a great way to make a living.  So I am trying to list things on Etsy, hoping someone will be interested enough to pay for it. 

I made this Heart placemat, after seeing a photo. 

It looks beautiful to me. Several people agreed too. But, no one seems to be interested enough to buy it yet.  
I bought new yarns in January. Now there are caps and cowls and ear warmers are made. 
You can pop over to CrochetSmash to see the listings. 
Wish to make the placemat pictured above? The tutorial is on my website
How is the new year treating you?