About me
Hi! I’m Ilaria, airali is my name spelled backwards as I have a propensity to do/see things upside down. I love tin boxes, ice cream, going for walks and absolute silence (as much as the complete opposite). I’m a crochet designer and blogger […see more]
Latest blog posts
AmiguruMAY 2022 – Instagram challenge and planner
AmiguruMay is back for the fourth year! AmiguruMAY 2022 is an Instagram challenge that runs throughout May 2022. The theme of this challenge is amigurumi and crochet - of course! - with daily prompts to follow as inspiration to share a photo/video/reel on your IG grid. Amigurumi 2022 prompts Each day there’s a different prompt and I’ve also added [...]
Duca the Mallard
Yay for more amigurumi birds! The crochet pattern for making Duca, the amigurumi mallard, is available here. If you are looking for a cute bird, duck or specifically a mallard this pattern is for you! Make your own crochet amigurumi mallard following the step by step instructions and photos included in this PDF pattern. To create and complete this pattern [...]
How to add toy stuffing to amigurumi. 3 steps and useful tips!
Adding stuff to an amigurumi is a simple step, but it can be crucial for a good looking result! In this post I want to share everything I have learned over the years about how to stuff an amigurumi: what kind of toy stuffing to use how to insert the stuffing how to decide when the stuffing is enough 1. [...]
AmiguruMAY 2022 – Instagram challenge and planner
AmiguruMay is back for the fourth year! AmiguruMAY 2022 is an Instagram challenge that runs throughout May 2022. The theme of this challenge is amigurumi and crochet - of course! - with daily prompts to follow as inspiration to share a photo/video/reel on your IG grid. Amigurumi 2022 prompts Each day there’s a different prompt and I’ve also added [...]
Duca the Mallard
Yay for more amigurumi birds! The crochet pattern for making Duca, the amigurumi mallard, is available here. If you are looking for a cute bird, duck or specifically a mallard this pattern is for you! Make your own crochet amigurumi mallard following the step by step instructions and photos included in this PDF pattern. To create and complete this pattern [...]
How to add toy stuffing to amigurumi. 3 steps and useful tips!
Adding stuff to an amigurumi is a simple step, but it can be crucial for a good looking result! In this post I want to share everything I have learned over the years about how to stuff an amigurumi: what kind of toy stuffing to use how to insert the stuffing how to decide when the stuffing is enough 1. [...]