I go for a certain kind of aesthetic when it comes to amigurumi. I like whimsical and cute pieces that can fit into a nursery, a child’s arms, or on a shelf in your living room. My favorite pattern book by far is Animal Friends of Pica Pau by Yan Schenkel. I found this book early in my amigurumi life and it fits my aesthetic exactly. Of the 20 patterns included, I’ve made six and have plans for more!

And good news for us! Schenkel’s new book, Animal Friends of Pica Pau 2, just pre-released! If you order it now, you get the PDF copy immediately! Pre-sale ends May 11! You can find it on Amazon too but only the physical copy, which releases July 1, 2020.

Now that I’ve grown comfortable with crocheting amigurumi and freehanding designs, I’m starting to customize her patterns with some of my own flair. My most recent creation started with the pattern of Hans the bear but I added flared sleeves and a skater dress. I kept the hat of the pattern but didn’t include the cowl or vest. And voila!

Custom order on Etsy

I’ll detail in a future post how I worked the sleeves and the skirt – probably when I make another bear and can take step-by-step pictures. This girl sold quickly so visit my Etsy shop to order my next bear! You can customize the colors of her dress and hat or just order the version you see here. Just remember that she’s made to order and lead time is 2-3 weeks, so plan ahead!

This bear is made entirely out of Bernat Softee Baby Cotton, my favorite yarn to use for amigurumi. It’s a 60/40 cotton/acrylic blend that produces the stitch definition of cotton with the stretch and softness of acrylic.

Thanks for reading and visiting me here! Happy Friday!

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