So… What is Totoro? Basically, it's a Japanese nature spirit. The character itself is the animator Miyazaki's creation, but it is rooted in Japanese culture as a troll and the combination of a few animals. In the movie, My Neighbor Totoro, there are 3 Totoro that Mei meets and explores the forest with, so we're going to make all three today. In this post, I show you how to crochet all three totoros spirits from the movie.

Bella the crochet butterfly rattle is a perfect little make for Spring in this free pattern! This crochet butterfly rattle can be used as an amigurumi butterfly toy or you can add a rattle insert into the head and it makes for a really cute crochet rattle for a quick and easy crochet baby gift. This pattern works up fast and is a good beginner amigurumi pattern. The pattern was made using DK yarn and a 2.75mm hook but any yarn with the relevant hook will work.

Ever need a little bit of cuteness to brighten up your day? Your home? Your office? Meet the first in the Bitty Bumble series: A Crochet Pig. Remember when I made the bitty bumble bee? Well. It got me thinking. Wouldn't it be fun to make a whole bunch of little stuffed pieces of crochet goodness? And wouldn't it be fun to give the whole series a fun name… like ‘Bitty Bumble'? And then I found this cutie patootie button and I was a goner. Let's get started!

However, if what you're after is a traditional design, full of lace, cables, puffs and shells, then this heirloom baby blanket is just the thing for you. To summarize, it uses many stitches, and is probably addressed to more advanced crocheters. Although, if you want to challenge yourself or simplify with repeated stitches there is room for that as well.

Learn how to get started with amigurumi! Create your own cute little basic mice for the holidays with this free crochet pattern! this basic and beginner friendly DIY project is perfect for any crocheter and works with any type of worsted weight yarn for creating dolls and toys and comes in different sizes. This amigurumi is perfect for home decor as well. It can work up quickly. Working with simple stitches, the single crochet, this pattern is worked in the round and sewn together.

Hattie the crochet hippo has joined our Juna Series at Chai Coffee Crochet! Hattie has an adorable dress and a pretty bow, and is perfectly huggable! She works up fast and, like all the animals in this series of two-legged cuties, this crochet hippo free pattern is easy and beginner-friendly. Our Hattie was made with DK yarn and a 3mm hook but you can make her with any yarn and the relevant hook. Using our yarn and hook combination, she is about 8 inches tall. Grab your hook and try her out!

To begin with, here is an example that combines simple stitches and and intriguing texture. Overall, it's a great pattern for a 3 color combo, but also it can have more, for example in a rainbow arrangement. That said, regardless of the color scheme you choose, the texture of this blanket is absolutely wonderful visually and tactilely. Therefore, this blanket will be one for the family books.

Of course, a Baby Yoda Christmas ornament collection needs a cute baby Yoda in his space pod, ready to zip around the tree.

This easy crochet pattern only calls for one skein of yarn, it's that easy. Crochet a bunny for the Easter holiday or for a child's toy. This insanely cute crochet pattern would make an excellent baby shower or birthday gift for that special little one in your life. Use pink, blue, or yellow yarn, depending on the baby's gender. The crochet pattern for this Cute Bunny by Caron is surprisingly simple to follow. Once complete, there's no doubt this Cute Bunny will be cherished for years to come.