ami-groovy!
I'm not trying to be clever, it's the title of this great book:
It was one of those serendipitous finds on eBay, and I thought it might be out of print, but no! Lucky you, it's still available - ISBN 4277171451. It's got a lot of great, easy to follow patterns that I haven't seen in a lot of other books. Cute creatures:
Scientific stuff (yay!):
And, perhaps best of all:
Now all I have to do is start crocheting again, like I've been threatening to do all the months since I started this blog. Here's a technical question for you crocheters out there (click on the picture to make it bigger) -
Does this look like a good way to start a round? It looks really easy, but I'm worried it might be a bit unstable. It's been a long time since I've crocheted...
Love the robots & spacepeople with their spaceship!!!
I'm definitely no crochet expert, but that starting off method actually looks more stable than what I usually do, and I haven't had problems so far ;D
Posted by: red swirl / ginevra | April 11, 2006 at 07:43 PM
I think the Magic Loop is the nicest way to start amigurumi.
Posted by: Nicole Carlton | April 11, 2006 at 08:03 PM
Yes, that's a great way to start. You pull on the tail and you'll have absolutely no hole, no matter how small, at the start of your round. It's fantastic. Can't wait to see what you create.
Posted by: Michelle | April 12, 2006 at 08:08 AM
oh weird i thought i left a comment here before. i was going to say that this is deffo the best way to start a round!
anywho! i wanted to add, i saw this rocket at this nice craft blog, Spikey & Ping Pong and thought you might like to see:
http://japaneseoverseas.blogspot.com/2006/04/amigurumi-rocket-ready-for-blast-off.html
Posted by: heather | April 12, 2006 at 10:47 AM
I can help you with this. I crochet all of my little dudes in the round.
Posted by: ladylinoleum | April 12, 2006 at 05:19 PM
That's the way I start, I didn't know there was any other way ?
The book looks great , thanks for sharing : )
Posted by: lyn | April 13, 2006 at 08:11 AM
Very fun! Love the dancing robots!
I agree with everyone else about the way to start. It works really well.
Have a great time with your new book!
Posted by: Brooke | April 13, 2006 at 09:25 AM
Score! I love it. The little red deer is especially cool.
Posted by: jess hutch | April 13, 2006 at 02:47 PM
Wow, what cute and groovy stuff...I gotta learn to crochet!
Posted by: Blair | April 13, 2006 at 04:38 PM
It is a good way to start round as we can tighten or loosen it based on our projects.
I'm really like the rocket. ;-)
Posted by: amy | April 24, 2006 at 09:18 PM