“These ‘amigurumi’ designs have inspired people to learn how to crochet as it is so empowering and rewarding being able to make something so cute with your own two hands from scratch,” the artist shared on Bored Panda. “Even though everyone follows the same pattern, each ‘amigurumi’ turns out differently with so much character as everyone has their own style and can add their own details.”

Stephanie shares patterns and images of finished products on her personal blog, Instagram and Etsy store. If you want to start your own crocheting journey, check her out, and follow her for future updates.

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“It definitely wasn’t an immediate love, I would crochet a scarf here and there, but it’s nothing serious,” she admitted. “Then one summer, years ago, I decided to try to make matching costumes for my best friend and me. They were neon and rainbow and very short, because I got too excited and wanted us to wear them before they were actually ‘done.’ Once I figured out that crochet could be so much more than scarfs and baby blankets, the possibilities were endless.”

Indeed, when it comes to Yamashiro the creative possibilities were endless. She’s since been consistently crocheting, making anything and everything for costumes and bikinis to wall hangings and giant portraits. All hand-made – all unique.

“With so much being produced by machine, ‘perfection’ is no longer interesting to me,” she admitted. “I used to strive for the ability and skill to be able to produce physically what I envisioned mentally. But now, the changes that occur in the translation from the imagination to material, feel exciting and human.”

Take a look at some of her imaginative works.

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Nathalie was into crocheting, knitting, and crafting since she “can remember” and came up with the idea to try her luck with handmade dolls while her youngest daughter had nap time. At first, she only made dolls for her kids and friends, but then decided to showcase some of them on social media at her son’s suggestion.

“I had no clue and no idea what to do so my son showed me how to post pictures so people would start seeing the things I make.” – Nathalie describes her early beginnings.

Since then, Nathalie’s works have captured the attention of parents all over the world who find them as perfect gifts for their kids especially since she also does “look-alike” dolls. She also creates dolls for children with special needs, something that she takes great pride in.

“I specialize in creating look-a-like dolls and make sure to capture every one’s specific spirit and character, taking extra care when I create dolls for children with special needs because I know this will be the only time they will find a doll that looks just like them.” – she explains.

Check out some of her works below.

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“These ‘amigurumi’ designs have inspired people to learn how to crochet as it is so empowering and rewarding being able to make something so cute with your own two hands from scratch,” the artist shared on Bored Panda. “Even though everyone follows the same pattern, each ‘amigurumi’ turns out differently with so much character as everyone has their own style and can add their own details.”

Stephanie shares patterns and images of finished products on her personal blog, Instagram and Etsy store. If you want to start your own crocheting journey, check her out, and follow her for future updates.

The post Artist Has Been Crocheting Chinese Zodiac Animals For 10 Years appeared first on PlayJunkie.

“It definitely wasn’t an immediate love, I would crochet a scarf here and there, but it’s nothing serious,” she admitted. “Then one summer, years ago, I decided to try to make matching costumes for my best friend and me. They were neon and rainbow and very short, because I got too excited and wanted us to wear them before they were actually ‘done.’ Once I figured out that crochet could be so much more than scarfs and baby blankets, the possibilities were endless.”

Indeed, when it comes to Yamashiro the creative possibilities were endless. She’s since been consistently crocheting, making anything and everything for costumes and bikinis to wall hangings and giant portraits. All hand-made – all unique.

“With so much being produced by machine, ‘perfection’ is no longer interesting to me,” she admitted. “I used to strive for the ability and skill to be able to produce physically what I envisioned mentally. But now, the changes that occur in the translation from the imagination to material, feel exciting and human.”

Take a look at some of her imaginative works.

The post These Crocheted Items Were Made to Be Unperfect appeared first on PlayJunkie.

Nathalie was into crocheting, knitting, and crafting since she “can remember” and came up with the idea to try her luck with handmade dolls while her youngest daughter had nap time. At first, she only made dolls for her kids and friends, but then decided to showcase some of them on social media at her son’s suggestion.

“I had no clue and no idea what to do so my son showed me how to post pictures so people would start seeing the things I make.” – Nathalie describes her early beginnings.

Since then, Nathalie’s works have captured the attention of parents all over the world who find them as perfect gifts for their kids especially since she also does “look-alike” dolls. She also creates dolls for children with special needs, something that she takes great pride in.

“I specialize in creating look-a-like dolls and make sure to capture every one’s specific spirit and character, taking extra care when I create dolls for children with special needs because I know this will be the only time they will find a doll that looks just like them.” – she explains.

Check out some of her works below.

The post Mom of 6 Makes Unique Handmade Look-Alike Crochet Dolls appeared first on PlayJunkie.