Tiny makes from my yarn basket to your kitchen table.
I'm Tamsin, and this is my gallery wall: granny squares with a character in the middle. Pick a photo, follow the checklist under it, and the thing will be finished before the kettle needs refilling twice.
New here? Start with the penguin squareCrochet basics
Three guides to read before your first pattern
Read these once and every pattern in the basket will make sense on the first pass.
Your first amigurumi
Magic ring, six stitches, and a stitch marker you actually use. I take the first three rounds slower than anyone else will.
Read the guideWhich hook, which yarn
Cotton for crisp little faces, acrylic for squishy bodies, and always one hook size smaller than the label suggests. Here's why.
Read the guideReading a round
What [sc, inc] x 6 means, why the number in the pill matters, and how to stop losing your place halfway round.
Read the guideLatest patterns
Five small crochet patterns to make this month
Every one is written as a checklist. Tick the rounds off as you go, with the stitch count at the end of each line.
Cupcake Granny Square Crochet the Cupcake Granny Square free pattern — puff stitch frosting, bobble liner ridges and a cherry on top in a sweet 3.7-inch DK square.
Unicorn Granny Square Crochet an adorable unicorn granny square with this free pattern — rainbow arch, third-loop texture, and easy color changes for a magical 3-inch block.
Shark Granny Square Free crochet shark granny square pattern: work the head flat in hdc and sc, add picot fins, embroider the face, then sew it onto a solid 3.35-inch…
Penguin Granny Square Crochet an adorable penguin granny square with this free pattern: 4 colors, DK yarn, and a 3.46-inch layered motif perfect for blankets and pillow…
Mushroom Granny Square Free mushroom granny square crochet pattern with a shaped toadstool cap and stem.
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About
A note from Tamsin
Most of what I make fits in a pocket. That isn't an accident. I have a kitchen table, a basket that lives under it, and about forty minutes between dinner and the point where my eyes give up. Small patterns are what fits in that gap.
Everything here is written the way I write for myself: one round per line, the stitch count at the end, a box to tick. Pick something small, put the kettle on, and see how far you get before the tea goes cold.
Tamsin, from the basket
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to read a chart?
No. Every pattern here is written in words, in US terms. If a chart would help I'll say so, but you'll never be stuck without one.
What does the number in the coral pill mean?
How many stitches you should have when the round is done. Count before you move on. It's the cheapest fix there is.
Which yarn for the tiny things?
Mostly worsted cotton. It holds its shape and the faces stay crisp. Acrylic works too; go down one hook size.
Can I sell what I make?
Yes, the finished item is yours. Please don't sell or re-post the pattern text itself. A mention of Yarn Gallery is lovely but not required.
How long do these take, honestly?
The time on each card is my second attempt, not my first. Add half again if you're new, and never hurry the sewing-up.
My magic ring keeps opening.
Pull it tight before Round 2, not after, and weave the tail in twice, in two directions, before you stuff anything.
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