A couple months ago when I did my first giveaway, Jane approached me offering to do this wonderful giveaway.
Her shop, Jennyandteddy Creations, is chock full of the cutest crochet doll patterns.
Here are some of my favorites:
And of course this one:
Adorable right?
She offered to let me try some of the patterns out. When I saw this little puppy dog one, I knew my 2 year old would love it.
I am a beginner/immediate crocheter but I have never done amigurumi crocheting before. It took me a bit to catch on but once I did it was fun.
The process is actually quite simple. You only use one basic single crochet stitch and work in rounds. You just have to work on making the stitches tight, small, and consistent throughout.
I actually couldn’t handle the needle size she recommended. It was too small for me to see what I was doing. So I used about 3 needles sizes larger and it worked great. It just makes a bigger doll and uses more yarn.
I love how she includes smaller patterns within the larger pattern, for little details like this bag.
My decrease stitch needs some tweaking but…
I learned a lot as I went and I am so glad I made one!
When I asked my two year old to name him, he replied with “Puppy!” So I asked my five year old next and he decided to name it “Tortica.” Sort of like “tortilla.” My two year busted up laughing…so “Tortica” it is. 🙂
Now to the giveaway…
Jane is offering:
Great right?
And even better. She is giving all my readers 50% off every pattern in her shop until January 31, 2011. Everyone say hip hip hooray for generous Jane!
***To get your 50% off just enter “delia” in the coupon code section at check out.
Giveaway Rules:
1. You enter by leaving a comment with your name and a reliable email address with which to contact you. If your email is linked to your blogger profile this is fine. I just need a way to get a hold of you should you win.
2. One entry per person. Please be honest.
3. The giveaway runs from today Monday, January 17, 2011 6 AM MDT until Tuesday, January 18, 2011 12 Midnight MDT. Any comments left after that time will not be included in the drawing. The winners will be announced on my blog sometime on Wednesday, January 19 and will also be contacted by email. Any winners that do not reply to the winner notification email by Friday, January 21, 2011 by midnight will be disqualified and a new winner be chosen in their place.
Don’t forget to check out the Jennyandteddy Creation etsy shop and remember to enter my name in the coupon code to get 50% off.
Best of luck and…
Janna says
Adorable!
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noolygirl says
what a lovely give-away! i have yet to try my hand at amigurumi….
Casey says
there are such cute patterns there! My daughter was looking with me, she wants me to make everything 🙂
Hilary says
Thanks for showing someone I hadn't found on my own yet…these are so cute. I love to make amigurumi for the kids, and these would fit right in with our collection.
Thanks!
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vashkita says
how adorable!
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Meesh says
I really want to learn how to make those adorable dolls! They would make such great gifts!
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Megan says
Holy cannoli! These little critters are SO freakin' darling. I want one, two or fifteen.
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aliburt says
I would love to make some of these – they are too cute!
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Julie says
Such cute stuff!! I would love to win!!
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Sister Sarah says
I love ami and these babies are precious!
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Sarah says
Oh my! How cute are those?!?! And Jane has such an adorable shop! Put me in the pool please! 😉
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ACAlvey says
Oh my…the cows! I cant get over how cute they are. I would love to make these for my boy. Or make my sister do it. Her's always turn out so much better than mine, lol.
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Jade says
I don't crochet but my mother-in-law does and my girls would LOVE these! I don't even know which is my favorite. Probably the panda since that's the big girl's nickname and then the little girl doll is adorable too, especially with some kind of crazy yarn for hair. How fun! jadelovesbrynn [at] yahoo {dot} com
Sarah says
Janes patterns are sooo cute! I am relatively new to crochet but would love to give it a go.
Thanks for the chance. Sarah
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Missy says
These are so fun. I have been wanting to make some animals because I've been really into crocheting lately. Thank you for the great giveaway!
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mysomedaylist says
I love these! They are so cute. Although my boys are a little old for these, I have a few neices that would love them.,,
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Angela Newsom-Hoye says
I came across this site while searching for cozy slippers. I then saw the ear warmers and they are amazing. I styling juices are flowing. Wished I had found this for a craft show last month to pay for graduate school. You have some wonderful ideas. Keep being different!
Angela
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kristen says
Oh, my daughter would LOVE one of these! I hope I win!
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Ms.Curdy says
I've done a tiny bit of knit amigurumi – andmy goal this year is to learn to crochet! 🙂 pick me!
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Christina says
I had never wanted to try crocheting until I saw how cute amigurumi stuff was! Jennyandteddy Creation patterns are adorable! I would love to win the Sunny-girl and bunny-girl pattern! My daughters would love those dolls 🙂 [email protected]
Jennifer Sharpe says
So adorable! My daughter would love them!
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Tiffany says
Those are really cute.
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Jacqueline says
These are so lovely! I love crochet and Crochet all day every day and twice on Sunday. this would be a great new thing to try. Thank you. mukweto @ gmail .com
Jacqueline says
These are so lovely! I love crochet and Crochet all day every day and twice on Sunday. this would be a great new thing to try. Thank you. mukweto @ gmail .com
Kayla says
aww so cute! thanks for the chance to win =)
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charisse says
amiguri dolls are just so cute.
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IMCP Marife says
Oh my goodness, these are too cute!!!
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mmmmmonica says
Would love to make one!!
LeeAnne says
those dolls are absolutely *adorable*!! i'm in love with those cows and the puppy 🙂
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blurose_in_ok says
So cute! I wanna make the girl!
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Justine says
the teddy bear, the panda, the penquin…oh my oh my! These are SUPER adorable!
*cross fingers
Justine
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debra lynn says
Man, those are freakin' cute, and my sister crotchets! If I win, she can make some for my kids and I 😉 Plus I forwarded this on so she can find the patterns. Thanks!
Janelle says
I love the little panda one!
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Kaylyn says
Very cute!
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Meg says
Thanks! megande17athotmailDOTcom
Julie says
What a great giveaway! Thanks!
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amomwithalessonplan.com says
What fun!
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Patti says
So adorable! Would love to win!
Heidi V says
Adorable items. My kids would especially love the panda and the rabbit. I also love the little bags!
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Rosemariee says
so cute! this looks fun to try!
Kyle and Jillian says
So cute! I've seen these, but haven't tried them yet. It would be so fun! [email protected]
Lisa from Craftified! says
These are definately adorable! My daughters love them all! They most like the puppy with the purse, I like the little girl and the cows. 🙂 [email protected]
Ariana says
SO CUTE!! Heck yes I'll enter. 🙂
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sisters4saymoreismore says
oh so freaking cute! fingers crossed!!
~selina