Bippy Buddies

  Moth and Butterfly + Caterpillar Amigurumi Pattern Release! The pattern is available on Etsy here , and Ravelry here !  I'm excited to announce that I've released my latest Etsy pattern, a collection of moths and butterflies native to North America! This bundle includes the patterns for a luna moth, rosy maple moth, monarch butterfly, and Lorquin's admiral butterfly, along with the caterpillar for each species. They make a great, quick spring or summer project, or even an Easter basket gift! As you may know, I enjoy crocheting animals that are native to North America, and especially ones native to the Pacific Northwest. I'm also a huge fan of any and all bugs and insects, so when I saw a Loquin's admiral while gardening, I thought I'd make a small collection of stuffed animal butterflies and moths native to the continent. I tried to include popular species that many people would recognize. I thought of the idea to add caterpillar versions of each species becau...

Welcome to my free pattern roundup for amigurumi that are miniature! This roundup features 11 amigurumi patterns that are super cute and stay 3.5 inches or less. These mini toys are great for keychains, party favours, or pocket pals! Most of these patterns can be done in under an hour, too, so they're quick! Pick up your crochet hook and grab your favourite yarn! Mini Bear Free Bear Pattern by Red Ted Art   How cute is this low sew bear? All you have to sew on is the ears and muzzle. I made mine a polar bear in chunky chenille yarn, but you can do any kind of bear you want! I just might make a grizzly bear or kermode bear to go with it!  Chicken  Free Chicken Pattern by Lisa Auch Crochet   This tiny chicken worked up super fast! I just love the little tail on it, too. It comes in a few sizes, but I made the smallest one with chenille yarn. These would make super cute Easter presents to hide in little eggs for the kids! Dango Pets   Free Dango Pets Patte...

An adorable little bunny in a cute bee costume! Do you think she can fly with her little wings? This plushie doubles for both Halloween and spring! Whether it's trick or treating, or helping in the garden, this little stuffy is sure to please! I have a bee capybara pattern , and a bumblebee pattern , as well! Bee Bunny Free Amigurumi Pattern Materials Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn) Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook) Safety eyes Tapestry needle Stuffing Stitch marker Scissors   Abbreviations (US terms) ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet tc - triple crochet ss - slip stitch FLO - front loops only BLO - back loops only mc - magic circle (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round   Finished Size 4.5 inches long. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.   Pattern Instruct...

Ladybugs are a huge help in the garden, and cute, too! This one might not eat your aphids, but you can still make your own little garden helper with this pattern. Consider looking up your local native ladybugs and seeing how many spots they have! There's plenty of different species out there. And have you ever seen a baby ladybug? Look it up, they'll blow your mind! For some more garden helpers, check out my free bumblebee pattern and free ant pattern ! Ladybug Free Amigurumi Pattern Materials Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn) Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook) Safety eyes Tapestry needle Stuffing Stitch marker Scissors   Abbreviations (US terms) ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet tc - triple crochet ss - slip stitch FLO - front loops only BLO - back loops only mc - magic circle (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time (#) - number of stitches after finishing ...

Bumblebees have to be one of the cutest groups of bees there is! They're all big and fluffy and round! There's over 250 species of bumblebee, so I encourage you to look into some of your native species and create your bumblebee with them in mind! I made one of my stuffies a generic bee, and the other one a native species in my area! If you want more bugs to join your garden, try out my free ant amigurumi pattern and free ladybug amigurumi pattern ! Bumblebee Free Amigurumi Pattern Materials Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn) Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook) Safety eyes Tapestry needle Stuffing Stitch marker Scissors   Abbreviations (US terms) ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet tc - triple crochet ss - slip stitch FLO - front loops only BLO - back loops only mc - magic circle (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time (#) - number of stitches after finishing the...

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of bugs and insects. While ants can be a pest for some people, I think they're adorable! They work so hard, cooperate together, and love sugary snacks! I hope this pattern can help someone out there appreciate these little creatures a bit more. For more delightful creepy crawlies, check out my free bumblebee amigurumi and free banana slug pattern ! Ant Free Amigurumi Pattern Materials Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn) Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook) Safety eyes Tapestry needle Stuffing Stitch marker Scissors   Abbreviations (US terms) ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet tc - triple crochet ss - slip stitch FLO - front loops only BLO - back loops only mc - magic circle (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round   Finished Size About 4 inches long. May be different for ever...