April 26, 2010
ISBN4391130122
ISBN-10: 4391130122
ISBN-13: 9784391130126
pattern in Japanese and pattern in English at the author's web site
cats by Cote d'Azur [dead link, but keeping thumbnail]:
kitty, more of the kitty, still more, and 2 kitties by Knitting-Sushi in AZ:
pictures, progress shot #1, #2, #3, plus more pics of Amy's kitty at Schmeebot:
grumpy cat by Annette [links dead, keeping thumbnail]:
cat by Half Baked:
kitty, two kitties, plus a bunch of action shots in the archives by super eggplant:
pictures, kitty, and pattern help by Zhinka dinka doo:
kitty, plus some help navigating the author's website, by my little mochi:
cat and more cats by puchitomato:
cat by Knitting While Intoxicated:
translated pattern by Ramblings in a Little Black Dress
another translated pattern by Blah, Blah, Blahhhg
crochetalong thread on Craftster
cat by Green Kitchen:
cat and another cat by Villa Kunterbunt:
pictures at felt cafe east + west
Cat by Chie Crochets (& Knits too!):
Cat by Kuky Ideas:
cat by Chubby*Hobby:
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October 14, 2009
ISBN4579109988
ISBN-10: 4579109988
ISBN-13: 9784579109982
mini bag and summer scarf (plus directions!) at Molly Chicken:
bag from the picture by red current:
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January 18, 2009
ISBN1932234799
ISBN10: 1932234799
ISBN13: 9781932234794
Fun Dolls
In English! Japanese version page
book page with sample patterns for bongo bear, bunny, and panda.
bunny and bear by Princess Pumpkin
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January 16, 2009
Japanese knitting help
ABCs of Knitting is a Japanese knitting site with a lot of great information in English:
There's a bunch of other stuff on the site, too, including instructions/reviews for a pompom maker and Hanaami loom and free patterns.
rib beret by alexandra's knits using one of the free hat patterns
More help on reading Japanese knitting charts is at Clearwater Knits, plus they offer two free sweater charts.
Posted by maitreya at 08:42 PM | Comments (0)
January 15, 2009
Fujix
Bunch of free sewing patterns at Fujix, including this stuffed dog, pouch, pretty flower bowl, drawstring bag, and who knows what else.
and drawstring pouch + translated tutorial by It's Your Life
little drawstring bags by slateblu
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December 13, 2007
Zakka
Black Dog Designs has contributed two patterns, a zakka pouch
and a zakka sack
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October 14, 2007
ISBN1932234683
in English!
publisher website, including sample pages with a bunny pattern and some completed projects in the comments sections
Posted by maitreya at 09:10 PM | Comments (0)
September 16, 2007
ISBN483476348X
cheesai nuigurumi (small stuffies) Petit boutique series
and big head kitty by Wee Wonderfuls
pattern thread for big head kitty posted at Craftster
mama duck, inspired by the same pattern
and kitty by little birds
rooster (modified from the duck pattern) by my little mochi
Little horse
and big head kitty by Blanka
picture and elephant by Blah, Blah, Blahhhg
elephant by Two Little Banshees
kitty by The Little Happy Ones
and more hamsters by A Knit's Tale
and panda (with some modifications) by cutesypoo
a duck, another duck and cats and a duck by I knew that!
Elephant by Two Little Banshees
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October 11, 2006
ISBN4834762238
owl pattern thread at Craftster
owl at sewing stars
owl by Blanka
owl by flyingsouth
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July 06, 2006
Little Clover Garden
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Hamanaka
Hamanaka, some sort of crafting supply site, has a bunch of free patterns. Click the link for "How to Challenge" for patterns and tutorials, like these felting ideas, including a nifty method for felting small balls. Also, clever sweater wrap thing, felted corsages, i-cord flowers, and a bunch of knitting and crochet.
Posted by maitreya at 09:04 PM | Comments (0)
July 01, 2006
For the Love of Yarn
For the Love of Yarn has a free turtle pattern by Half Baked, in English and French
and a snail by Roxycraft, who has a bunch of other patterns at her site.
Posted by maitreya at 03:20 PM | Comments (0)
June 30, 2006
ISBN483472235X
review with pictures at Angry Chicken
bird purse and inside by Handpicked.
and bird bag #2 by whittycism
bird bag and in progress by Poohza's Ponderings
cosmetics bags, another bag, and another bag at small hands [dead links, but keeping the thumbnails up]
knitting bag by Knitty knit knit
and birdie pouch, all by Craftapalooza
and bag 2 by tutti fruiti
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May 27, 2006
ISBN457910921X
Jersey Nuigurumi
Flickr tag #1 and Flickr tag #2
Aranzi Aranzo site (and shop!)
and Bear #2
All by While She Naps
warumono and rabbit by Taylor Street
picture by candlemomo: softies
pictures at roboppy: bunnies and sheep
4 stuffies and bunny tutorial by It's Your Life
pictures at bees and blue fences
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Clover
Cute free patterns from Clover, maker of covetable craft tools. The freebies cover all the craft basics, including crochet slippers, felt ornaments, bags, all sorts of stuff.
even more patterns, including some really cure crochet bags, among other things.
Posted by maitreya at 11:00 PM | Comments (3)
March 02, 2006
omura
All sorts of random patterns at omura. Beading, amigurumi, papercraft, you name it.
amigurumi winged bug and another bug by Look at my photos, from this free pattern (in Japanese, but with charts)
stag beetle by Wendy's Intertwinement
mushroom amigurumi instructions
Posted by maitreya at 11:02 PM | Comments (0)
February 20, 2006
Runo
Runo Dollmaking with a bunch of free patterns in English for dolls, stuffed animals, gloves, baby stuff, and underwear.
and nekomimi dolls by Knitting While Intoxicated
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February 12, 2006
NHK magazine
Anybody who can help with the name of this magazine?
pictures including a zoom of a doll pattern at Klucking Bear
Posted by maitreya at 08:16 PM | Comments (2)
January 07, 2006
Pine Studio
Pine Studio is a site about miniature clay food. Besides the incredible galleries, there's an extensive how-to section, including donuts, incredibly elaborate desserts, and sushi, among others. There's also instructions to make teeny china sets for your teeny food.
Posted by maitreya at 11:11 PM | Comments (1)
November 27, 2005
Roxycraft
Roxycraft has a bunch of amigurumi patterns (in English!) for sale on her site. She also has a section of free ones that change pretty frequently.
Posted by maitreya at 09:10 PM | Comments (0)
November 25, 2005
ISBN4277490085
picture+knot pattern at chuculeta con raton
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November 19, 2005
potholder
Not sure where it's from, but tie one on has picture + directions for a potholder made out of a tea towel.
Posted by maitreya at 01:26 AM | Comments (0)
October 28, 2005
Tawashi
Here are a couple of free Tawashi patterns in English. Tawashi are dish scrubbies, usually made from acrylic yarn.
Crochet tawashi pattern by Chie Crochets
Knitted dishcloth duo patterns plus posts, one flat and one round, by Knitting is Fun
crochet version of the same round one by Crochet Patterns Only
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amigurumi bunny pattern
amigurumi bunny pattern (in English) by thelibrarian18.
Posted by maitreya at 10:56 PM | Comments (2)
October 05, 2005
cutie work
Lots of free, simple patterns over at cutie work. It has bags, and jewelry, and crochet, and all sorts of stuff. It appears to be a (defunct?) magazine or something from Craft Heart Tokai.
Posted by maitreya at 11:14 PM | Comments (0)
September 23, 2005
knit duster pattern
SugarCubed translated a Japanese duster pattern.
Posted by maitreya at 09:14 PM | Comments (0)
September 06, 2005
origami pocket pouch
tutorial for a Japanese-inspired bag by my little mochi
original pattern from Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawaii by the Japanese Women’s Society of Honolulu
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August 24, 2005
Beading help
Glossary of Japanese beading words at Atelier Suzuran. This site also features several free projects and book reviews in English!
Glossary at Beading Bees, too. They have a whole bunch of free projects and tutorials.
Yodomi-Koubou also has a bunch of free patterns and tutorials.
Posted by maitreya at 03:48 PM | Comments (1)
August 04, 2005
ISBN4574802871
panda thread at Craftster started by mmmfruit
Thread also includes 2 free patterns for a penguin and a pig by mmmfruit (i.e., not from the book).
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July 29, 2005
ISBN4140311193
Posted by maitreya at 10:09 PM | Comments (0)
ISBN4529039714
pictures and scrappy doll based on the book, plus pattern, by Knit Buddies
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