Safety Eyes for Amigurumi – A Few Things I’ve Learned
I use safety eyes in a lot of my amigurumi, and over the years I’ve ended up with quite a collection – different sizes, shapes and colours, some plain black and others a little more realistic. They’re only a small part of an amigurumi, but they can completely change its face. Even moving the eyes…
Small Doesn’t Mean Simple: My Adventures in Amigurumi
If my last post about the Downtown Blanket was at one end of my crochet scale, it’s time to go right to the other. Because while Manjri’s Place was quiet, I developed a bit of an obsession. Amigurumi. Lots and lots of amigurumi. Over the past few years, I’ve found myself making more and more…
Four Months, a Tangle of Yarn and a Crochet City: My Downtown Blanket
If you read my last post, you’ll know that although Manjri’s Place went rather quiet for a while, I certainly didn’t stop making things. So, if I’m going to start catching you up on what I’ve been doing while I’ve been away, I thought I might as well start with one of the biggest. Quite…
Well…it’s Been a While!
Well… hello again! It’s been a very long time since I last posted here. Looking back, I can’t quite believe just how long. But although Manjri’s Place has been rather quiet, I certainly haven’t been idle! There has been a lot of making, experimenting, learning and, as always, starting projects simply because I saw something…
1970s Vintage-Style Crochet Waistcoat
Hey all! It’s festival season and my latest creation is a 1970s-inspired waistcoat. This style is very much in at the moment – and you can use whatever colours you like! The waistcoat has been made using cotton sport-weight yarn and a 4 mm hook. In all, the item is made using 24 unique individually…
Beach / Sun Hat Crochet Pattern
With summer now in full swing, I decided to design my own sun/beach hat. It’s made using cotton yarn, and the pattern incorporates holes to keep it light and allow for good air circulation. I originally made this in one colour, and the pattern has been written accordingly – however, you can choose to use…
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About Me
Hi, I’m Manjri. I’ve loved arts and crafts for as long as I can remember, with crochet being a particular favourite.
Manjri’s Place is where I share my projects, patterns and creative experiments. These days you’ll also find my current handmade creations at Studio Manjri.
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