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Good bye September! New creations from our team




  1. Leea from CheriseDesign 
















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DIY amigurumi strawberry



This is a very nice and easy DIY of an amigurumi strawberry since spring is here and with it many delicious berries and fruits to enjoy and share-

 For this Amigurumi pattern you will need: 
  • Red yarn 4 mm
  • Green yarn 4 mm
  • One pair of plastic safety eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • A small piece of black pressed felt
  • White embroidery thread
  • Yellow embroidery thread
Hook size:
For this pattern I am using a 4 mm hook but you can use a smaller or bigger. The bigger the hook the less tight the stitches and the bigger your amigurumi. If you use the hook I am recommending in this pattern and tour fabric still looks loose (you can see the stuffing) you should use a smaller hook. 

Abbreviations: 
- Sts: Stitches
- ch: chain
- Sc: single crochet
- sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together
- 2sc: two single crochet

BODY: (In red color)
Round 1 - Sc 8 into magic ring (8 sts)
Round 2 - 2sc around and place marker (16 sts)
Round 3 - [2sc in next st, sc in next st] around (24 sts)
Round 4 - [2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] around (32 sts)
Round 5 - [2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] around (40 sts)
Round 6 - [2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts] around (48 sts)
Round 7 to 17 - Sc around (48 sts)
Round 18 - [sc 2 tog in next, sc in next 4 sts] around (40 sts)
Round 19- Sc around (40 sts)
Round 20 - [sc 2 tog in next, sc in next 3 sts] around (32 sts)
Round 21 - Sc around (32 sts)
Round 22 - [sc 2 tog in next, sc in next 2 sts] around (24 sts)
Round 23 - Sc around (24 sts)
Round 24 - [sc 2 tog in next,  sc in next st] around (16 sts)
Round 25 - [sc 2 tog] around (8 sts)
Fasten off.

REMEMBER TO INSTALL THE EYES BEFORE STARTING THE Sc2tog PART! 





LEAVES: (Make three in green color)
Ch 5, 
Sc in the second chain from hook, 
hdc (half double crochet) in next,
dc in next, 
2hdc in last,
ch2, 
sc in second chain from Hook, 
2hdc in last chain,
dc in next, 
hdc in next, 
sc in the last one. 
Fasten off with slide stitch and sew to the body.

HOW TO MAKE THE SEEDS AND MOUTH:
With yellow embroidery thread embroider little stars all over your strawberry, leaving the space where the mouth will be placed without any embroidered star.
Cut a small piece of pressed felt emulating a big smile and glue it to the body under the eyes.
Embroider the teeth in the upper part of the mouth with white embroidery thread.
You are ready, Happy spring!!



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Yarn Creations from Sofia Sobeide


This is NOT your grandmother's crochet! Sofia from Sofia Sobeide has a fresh approach to her yarn creations. This young designer from Turku breathes fresh air into every piece she works on through her choice of yarns, colors, and patterns. She works hard to make wearable, fun products of a high quality that still have a cute twist to them.

She can keep you warm and cozy with soft, cuddly snoods, cowls, gloves and scarves. Yes, it is spring but the days are still cool here in Finland and scarves are worn pretty much year round. This lovely lacy scarf can be worn in different ways, and will definitely chase out the chill in the air and your heart.



Lacy Purple Scarf from Sofia Sobeide

Maybe you want something more whimsical or spring like? This lovely skinny scarf with its bright crocheted flowers just might do the trick and it will take you well into summer.

Skinny Scarflette with Flowers from Sofia Sobeide

How about something fun and bright? Sofia has this delightful big red bow on a soft cowl. She has thoughtfully attached vintage buttons to it so that you can adjust the length and wear it as a cowl or a headband.

Sofia Sobeide's Bright Red Bow Headband/Cowl

Sofia also has a knack for those fun amigurumi (think small animals in crocheted yarn) creatures. She has a growing collection of bears, birds, dragons and more. Some have been made into soft baby toys or rattles. Others are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. What baby would not enjoy this colorful snake? She also has patterns for sale.

Amigurumi Snake by Sofia Sobeide

She will help you decorate your home with pretty garlands, practical items for your kitchen, and a whole separate store of jewelry. All in all, this is one busy, talented artisan that you will want to visit again and again. We do hope you will enjoy her works.

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Witty knitting: Featured seller Mairea



We all know how it feels to get cold feet. Mind you, we are now talking about the chillier meaning of the phrase. But no need to worry! Hanna Tjukanov from Mairea has a warm solution, as she makes lovely knitted socks to keep any toes warm. Hanna got into knitting at the early age of 7 when the young handcrafter stole her sisters knitting kit and learned how to knit. Since then she has been knitting for herself, for family and friends and now even for the lucky Etsy buyers.




For her Etsy shop Hanna makes knitted socks, slippers and mittens out of warm wool blend. In addition, she resourcefully uses excess yarn to make crocheted potholders and toys. Inspiration for her distinctive designs Hanna gets from technically beautiful knitting patterns of 1940’s. The skillful knitter has a Master of Arts degree in Furniture Design. “At the moment I’m looking into expanding the product line to match my formal education. For one, I’m planning some new products made with concrete casting technique.”

The adorable mittens are designed for you to be able to literally hold a heart in your hands.

 Slipped into some paint? The witty slippers are designed to look like toes got dipped in paint.

 In crocheted products Hanna likes to play with colors and proportions.

For Hanna Etsy offers a playground to experiment what it takes to build a brand. Through Etsy she’s come to love all aspects of running your own label. These include product shoots, frequently rearranging the shop and designing various print materials. Best thing in craftsmanship is the hand feeling and touchability. “For my day job I mainly work on computer. For this reason I aspire to do as much as I can with my hands on the free time.”





Mairea on Etsy
More about Hanna

Story by Kaisa / Beanie on Helina
Pics by Hanna / Mairea



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