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 2026 – Instagram challenge
The Instagram challenge dedicated to amigurumi is back for its 8th year! Stretch your hands and get your camera ready because AmiguruMay is almost here. This May, I’m inviting you to join me in a month-long celebration of all things yarn, crochet hooks, and amigurumi friends. Whether you’ve been crocheting for a decade or just finished your very [...]
AmiguruMAY 2025 – Instagram challenge
Get ready to celebrate Amigurumi all month long with AmiguruMay! The Instagram Challenge dedicated to amigurumi is back for its 7th year. Stretch your hands and get your Instagram feed ready because AmiguruMay is about to return! What is AmiguruMay? AmiguruMay is a chance to share our love of amigurumi. This challenge focuses on showcasing amigurumi we've already made [...]
Colorful Crochet Birds. My new Amigurumi Book!
My new amigurumi book is out there! “Colorful Crochet Birds” is now available in presale on Amigurumi.com website. About 5 years ago, I first came across colorful bird feathers on my amigurumi path, and I spent whole days sketching birds while thinking of the best possible candidates for a new amigurumi pattern. A chubby toucan, with a huge, colorful [...]
AmiguruMAY 2026 – Instagram challenge
The Instagram challenge dedicated to amigurumi is back for its 8th year! Stretch your hands and get your camera ready because AmiguruMay is almost here. This May, I’m inviting you to join me in a month-long celebration of all things yarn, crochet hooks, and amigurumi friends. Whether you’ve been crocheting for a decade or just finished your very [...]
AmiguruMAY 2025 – Instagram challenge
Get ready to celebrate Amigurumi all month long with AmiguruMay! The Instagram Challenge dedicated to amigurumi is back for its 7th year. Stretch your hands and get your Instagram feed ready because AmiguruMay is about to return! What is AmiguruMay? AmiguruMay is a chance to share our love of amigurumi. This challenge focuses on showcasing amigurumi we've already made [...]
Colorful Crochet Birds. My new Amigurumi Book!
My new amigurumi book is out there! “Colorful Crochet Birds” is now available in presale on Amigurumi.com website. About 5 years ago, I first came across colorful bird feathers on my amigurumi path, and I spent whole days sketching birds while thinking of the best possible candidates for a new amigurumi pattern. A chubby toucan, with a huge, colorful [...]