Hello! Thank you so much for stopping by! My name is Elise and I’m the creator of Elise Rose! My favorite things include hot cups of tea, autumn afternoons, and brisk walks with my rescue dog, Jersey-Boy and our kitten, Olive. Yes, you read that right, we take our dog and our cat on a walk
Looking for a curated list of the best knitted toy patterns for beginners? Check out these adorable designs with links for where to find them all. It can be frustrating to find beautiful knitted toy patterns only to discover that they are for more advanced knitters. Maybe you've been looking for beginner designs but don't
Pain from crocheting and knitting is more common that I ever knew. Neglecting to address the problem doesn't help, but I have actionable steps that will. From icing, to dry needling, to CBD oil, I've combined all the tricks that have helped me heal from serious tendinitis into one post. I tried ignoring the pain
Your Fairy Craft-Mother: Knitting, Crocheting & Amigurumi See all the latest Take me to Amigurumi Take me to Crochet Take me to Knit Take me to Shop Get the latest in your inbox! Subscribe Welcome! I’m so glad you found the Elise Rose Crochet blog! Whether you’re new to crocheting and knitting or you’re a veteran amigurumist
There are two common types of knitting increases that you are likely to encounter when knitting toys, M1L and KLL. In this post I will show you how to do both of these and share my Autumn Acorns Dress colorwork chart. Finally I am announcing the new local maker group my friend and I have
The FREE Crochet & Knitting Journal For Your 2024 Projects is a free download for those who are ready to get organized in 2024 (and hopefully stay organized)! The new year often brings with it a sense of renewed energy, a fresh canvas on which to paint our aspirations and goals. For many crafters, this
When knitting toys, choosing colors for stranded knitting can make or break a project. But I've got a trick to help you pick the best colors every time! Stranded Knitting and Summer Camp You may be asking yourself what in the world stranded knitting and summer camp have to do with one another. Unless I'm
When knitting toys, choosing colors for stranded knitting can make or break a project. But I've got a trick to help you pick the best colors every time! Stranded Knitting and Summer Camp You may be asking yourself what in the world stranded knitting and summer camp have to do with one another. Unless I'm
Stranded knitting for beginners is a true guide for the novice. If you can cast on, knit and purl, then you can create gorgeous colorwork knits. I will share a little rhyme I created and teach you how to read colorwork charts. You'll be knitting fair isle sweaters in no time! If you have never
After reading Frog & Toad: A Knitted Toy Pattern Review you will have all the information you need to start your next toy knitting project. Find the yarn I used, the tutorials I depended on and the new material I used for stuffing these two amphibious friends. I don't remember the first time I saw
Your Fairy Craft-Mother: Knitting, Crocheting & Amigurumi See all the latest Take me to Amigurumi Take me to Crochet Take me to Knit Take me to Shop Get the latest in your inbox! Subscribe Welcome! I’m so glad you found the Elise Rose Crochet blog! Whether you’re new to crocheting and knitting or you’re a veteran amigurumist
When knitting toys, choosing colors for stranded knitting can make or break a project. But I've got a trick to help you pick the best colors every time! Stranded Knitting and Summer Camp You may be asking yourself what in the world stranded knitting and summer camp have to do with one another. Unless I'm
What's more fun than a new crochet project? A FREE pattern, that's what! I hope you enjoy these free and simple crochet patterns.
Amigurumi books are a steal. If you take into consideration the price of individual patterns on Ravelry and Etsy, books are a bargain. I'm sharing my favorite, must have amigurumi books that every enthusiast should have in their library. I love books. There is something special about holding them in your hands and flipping back
Need honest information about the Little Cotton Rabbits patterns? Do you want to know if you could knit them for yourself? Find out the answers to your questions and get your FREE Knitting Toys Guide in this post with an honest Little Cotton Rabbits Review. We all know that the Little Cotton Rabbits patterns are
I think that’s what happens to us crocheters. We overestimate the amount of time we have to crochet and “Our eyes are bigger than our hands!” Check Out How to Organize Your Yarn Stash for Your Personality Type Here So I’ve gone through my stash and found 10 yarns that I would like to find
This is a running list of all the amigurumi patterns I have personally used and where to find them! I added my own photos of each recommendation so that you can see an example of the patterns these designers offer. Hope you all find this helpful! Updated on 2/25/19 Crochet/Amigurumi 1. Animal Friends of Pica
Victorian Knitting and Crochet facts are totally fascinating! From lace trimmed collars to delicate home decor, Victorians loved making crocheted and knitted decorations. And can you guess which monarch was the inspiration behind the popularity of our beloved craft? My interest in Victorian era knitting and crochet started with a recent trip to the Biltmore
These eight adorable beach themed amigurumi projects include a seagull, narwhal, lobster, mermaid and more. Each of these coastal crochet patterns is unique and oh so cute. Hello Summer! There's nothing quite like the bright sun, warm ocean waves and cool sand between your toes. So if you're like me and are craving a little
In How to Price Amigurumi for Sale we will deep dive into the topics of selling handmade toys. You'll find my unique pricing formula, but we will also discuss the unique challenges of pricing amigurumi for sale. Have you been making amigurumi for fun and suddenly people are coming out of the woodwork asking you
Amigurumi Grandma and Grandpa patterns are so much fun to crochet. You'll find six adorable projects all with cute little faces and squishy round bodies. They will be sure to bring a smile to your face. I don't know about you, but I'm kind of obsessed with amigurumi grandma and grandpa patterns. There's just something
This free tutorial shows you how easy it is to read a crochet pattern!
Your Fairy Craft-Mother: Knitting, Crocheting & Amigurumi See all the latest Take me to Amigurumi Take me to Crochet Take me to Knit Take me to Shop Get the latest in your inbox! Subscribe Welcome! I’m so glad you found the Elise Rose Crochet blog! Whether you’re new to crocheting and knitting or you’re a veteran amigurumist
