amigurumi

what's amigurumi, you ask?  [no worries, i didn't know either!]  basically, amigurumi is knitting or crocheting smaller scale stuffed animals and other creatures.  powered by cuteness, it's a Japanese art form that has taken the online handmade market by storm. 

as a fan of all sorts of oddities, it should not surprise you that i flipped after seeing a small creation that is cross between a giant eyeball and a venus fly trap [a la rocky horror picture show].  the small alien-like bundle of adorable-ness was crocheted with love in Missus D's studio in munich, germany.  amongst the many amigurumi creations in her shop, she also features fun Lego jewelry and crocheted stones [another fantastic trend on Etsy]. 

she has a printable paperie store too - visit it here.  print cards, calendars, and art on your own time!  save on shipping and customize your order with your choice of colors and fonts.  

my favorite Missus D pieces are below. 

PS:  my birthday is in march...

One Eye Alien Plant Amigurumi- Small- Crochet - $30 USD

Crochet lavender snail amigurumi - about $20 USD

Crochet Benda Robot Amigurumi - about $75 USD

3"-4" Crochet Lace Stone / Häkelstein - about $30 USD