The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more
Remember when I crocheted a Willam of my own to take to the Met? Well, little crochet William went and had a splendid time! ...
Every once in a while, one of my amigurumi are lucky enough to go out on a special vacation. This month, the ...
Hey, everyone! I'm back from vacation... and someone very cute came along! I ran a vote on the FreshStitches Facebook Page to decide ...
May was a busy month for Vanburn the bee (a new FreshStitches pattern who will be making his debut next week!): he traveled ...
Every once in a while, a FreshStitches amigurumi gets a chance to go somewhere spectacular! When Roosevelt the Monster got an offer ...
There's nothing like going home, is there? Russ the Chick is on a trip to his native farmland in Emporia, KS... and ...
Although I've been home for a couple of days now, some postcards from Melvin have just come in! Looks like Melvin had a lot ...
Melvin the Gnome has been touring around Europe a little bit... and he's made his way into some funny places! In Geneva, he ...
Melvin is pretty excited... he's getting ready to go on Spring Break! He has his sweater... He's packed his toothbrush... And, he has his guidebook! His plans ...
Dino had an awesome time in Boston... if not a little worn out! A pattern for dino will be available soon... and ...
Hi! I'm Stacey! I'm a stuffed animal-obsessed crochet designer blogging about my adventures!...more
Ever wanted to design your own amigurumi? Now you can! Learn how to go from sketch to crochet pattern in this awesome online course from Craftsy...more
