Amish Couple

These dolls were created using Jean Greenhowes "Little Dumplins men and women" patterns.
All you need is a little imagination and color changes.
Her cap is made out of the " Mascot" collection from the Nurse doll.

The dolls do not have faces due to the Amish peoples belief.........
 Amish people do not believe in using mirrors or photographs and the faceless dolls represent this belief.

Little Croaker

 This little Frog, is a smaller version of our Large Croaker, we call him Little Croaker!  He is about 61/2 inches when finished, Not including those cute dangle legs!!  Knitted flat and seamed, legs are worked up in Icords , instructions included in file if you have never made an icord.

Tiny Tina pumpkin Girl

I named her Tiny Tina, because she is only 4 1/2 inches tall finished, her pumpkin is 1 1/4 inches tall, her smock is hand knitted, with little duplicate stitched flowers.  These little mini dolls are part of my personal collection.

NEW Pet Parade Spookies

Everybody loves a Pet parade, well these little cuties are dressed in Halloween costumes and ready for All hallows eve. Cute at 5 inches tall, quick and easy to make. Wont your kids be surprised with there treat bag this year!! Great for friends and co-workers too!

Pattern includes all five animals, a Vampire kitty, a Mummy bear, a Zombie puppy, a devilish Monkey , and a skeleton Bunny. I have also includes a BONUS Amigurumi pattern for you, which is included in the file.

This pattern may be purchased at my Ravelry store,or our Etsy shop.

Large Croaker

He’s Singing my tune!! Here is a large Toad who will sing his way into your heart, soft and cuddly . Who could resist this charming lily pad jumper?

NEW pattern, which is available through Our Etsy store, Ravelry, and the new site Hobby Buddies. Come visit and take a peek at our patterns.

RAVELRY

Great NEWs, our patterns are being uploaded to Ravelry for instant download soon as you pay. (You do however have to be a member, but it is free to join!)

This will be a great convince to those who do not want to wait for me to get the notice from PAYPAL and then have to send you the patterns.

It may take a few days to get them all uploaded to the Ravelry site, so if you dont see the pattern your wanting, please be patient, as it will eventually be listed. Just mark us and check back , should have everything uploaded by next weekend.

Thank you,  to all my great followers and crafters.  HINT: Our Ravelry link is on the side column below, just scroll down a bit on this page.

Chiwaluv Amigurumi Critters

Teddy Bears

Making Teddy Bears while on vacation, these are quick projects and fun to make. Pattern is available in the "Knitting Today" magazine . It is a series collection , which started in December of 2010, you may order back issues at their web site. Each month includes a new set of clothing  outfits for the Bears to wear.

Grant the Fisherman

Grant the Fisherman, is a self portrait of My Hubby, doing what he loves to do....Fish!! , Doll is all hand knit, includes a pocketed fishing vest, ball cap, and of course the catch of the day!! His beard is needle punched with 100% wool.

No, pattern, I just got the urge to create.

Japanese Lucky Cat

 Japanese Lucky Cat, believed by this culture to bring, wellness, blessings and luck to those who own one of these cute little cats.

This Lucky Cat is hand knitted.

Amineko Cat Knit

 See what a cute couple we are!!  The Grey kitty is my personal knit version of Amineko Cat, while the Pink Cat is the original Crochet version by Nekoyama  link below.....

 Knitted Amineko Cat, these cats are so cute and pose into cute effects.

FREE pattern online, Amineko Cat Crochet

http://www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~mite/diagram/crochetedCat.html

Knitted Catfish

I made this Catfish for my sons birthday this November, his nickname is "Catfish hunter" and he love's to fish for them. 

It is a slightly modified version of "Mochi Plus Trout Fishy by  Cathy Campbell. The pattern works up nicely, and I have also made the trout fish for my husband, yes all my men folk love to fish.

Here is a link to the pattern, copy and paste in your browser: 
http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/MoPlus-Trfishy.html

The NEW Dinosaur's

Well after a week of continuous crochet, I have the NEW set of Dinosaurs  finished!  Note each dino's eyes have been hand painted to match the insides of their mouths. Worked in bright colors to appeal to children, young and old alike .....who love Dinosaurs! Dino's are small  8 inches tall, with the Plesiosarus being the longest at about 11 inches.  Our pattern is at the publisher's and should be ready for release at our Etsy shop soon. Grrrrreat fun!!

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 Brontosaurus

Triceratops

Plesiosarus















T-Rex

Stegosaurus

Pterodactyl

Chan Chu Chinese Money Frog

 CHAN CHU Chinese  money frog is believed to drive away evil, protect wealth, and increase one's  income. Frog offers a little gold coin in his mouth!

Traditionally the frog has red eyes, and three legs, however I wanted a more traditional looking  frog (toad).

Cute way to  enjoy your new found wealth increase, and happy life!

Pattern can be purchased at my Etsy pattern shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bulldogz
You can make a boy frog with a little Bow tie, or A girl Frog with a pink bow on her head, or just leave em' geussing with our plain look.

Miss Mousie

 Sweet little "Miss Mousie", crocheted .Mouse is 9 inches tall. Dressed in a summer top with short pants and shoes with bows. All clothing is included in the pattern and can be made removable for those little ones that like to dress their toys.

Nighty-Night Dolls Amanda and Camillla

I have had many requests for a doll pattern that you can easily crochet hair for it. Well these two little girls are the results of my efforts, very simple to make .  Pattern release coming soon  for doll only. The nightgown and  pj's  are free patterns from  "by hook by hand" ,(http://byhookbyhand.blogspot.com/)  and are crocheted on a size #10 crochet thread using the " mini free sprite" clothing patterns .  The fuzzy slipper pattern will be included in my pattern. So you will be able to complete your own night-night dainty doll.

Amanda has cute dbl back braids topped with pink satin bow. she  is wearing a  night gown, of pink and trimmed in white lace.  She also has on some pink fuzzy bed slippers. 

Camilla 's hair is braided and worked into side buns, a sweet little doll in her green and lilac pj's, with purple fuzzy bed slippers.

Ollie the Ostrich

 New "Ollie the Ostrich" pdf crochet pattern is now available for purchase. Cute with long legs and flirty eyes.

Ollie sets at about 12 inches , and is crocheted with Red heart super saver yarn. inexpensive to make and works up quickly.
Pattern available at our Etsy shop:


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