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Rainbow Beach Ball Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
ByJoanne Loh February 19, 2020October 25, 2024

If you still remember the cute pink hippo Hady the Hippo Amigurumi Crochet Pattern who's wearing a green bikini suit, you might have noticed this rainbow Beach Ball Amigurumi sitting next to it. Here is the amigurumi crochet pattern of it. This beach ball amigurumi is about 3" in diameter. Just like how a colorful...

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Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern (3 Sizes)
ByJoanne Loh November 13, 2019October 25, 2024

Pumpkins!! I love pumpkins, and I love to crochet pumpkins. They look so adorable with that happy orange color and those cute tendrils. Here is the free crochet pattern of pumpkin amigurumi that you can make yours, too. These crochet pumpkins are absolutely perfect as decorations for the autumn/fall season, so make some to add to your...

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Crochet Mini Tote Pattern
ByJoanne Loh October 13, 2019July 15, 2026

The mini straw tote is about 4.5″ wide and 4.5″ tall, crochet with “Raffia With Passion” yarn and with a 3.0mm crochet hook. Since the mini straw tote is small in size, it doesn’t require a lot of yarn to make. If you do not have raffia yarn, you may use other yarn to crochet it.

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Tiny Hat Crochet Pattern
ByJoanne Loh October 2, 2019July 15, 2026

This mini Sun Hat is about the size of 3.5" diameter brim to brim and I crochet it with my stashed raffia yarn, a leftover over from my various raffia crochet patterns. It is a quick-to-complete crochet pattern that you can whip up a few hats in a day. Make it for your doll, or amigurumi toy, it is also perfect ...

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Quick Machine Sew Hexagon Flower Quilt Block
ByJoanne Loh July 9, 2019October 22, 2024

How many hexagon flower quilt blocks can you sew in an hour? The Quick Machine Sew Hexagon Flower Quilt Block tutorial shows how to use a sewing machine to make a hexagon flower. It is a quick way to cut down on how long it takes to quilt. Sewing a quilt with hexagon flower block...

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Oversized Tote Crochet Pattern In Diamond Stitch
ByJoanne Loh May 17, 2019July 15, 2026

This blue beach tote is an oversized tote with a size of 21" W x 29" H (including shoulder straps). Crochet from raffia yarn and by using a 2.5mm crochet hook. The crochet pattern is easy and suitable for beginners with some crochet experiences.

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Free Crochet Sun Hat Pattern (Wide Brim) For Summer
ByJoanne Loh April 5, 2019July 15, 2026

Need an accessory for your upcoming holidays? Make your own wide-brim raffia beach hat with this step-by-step crochet sun hat pattern. This summer hat is lightweight, stylish, and practical for beach days, holidays, gardening, or any sunny outdoor moment. This free crochet hat pattern is worked from the crown down to the brim using basic...

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Bunny Crochet Keychain Pattern
ByJoanne Loh March 22, 2019July 15, 2026

Create this beautiful Crochet bunny pendant and pop it onto your bag or hang your keys with it. With the free bunny crochet pattern and detailed instructions, I’m sure you could whip up a few of these pendant charms/keychains within a day or two.

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Easy Sock Pig Pattern
ByJoanne Loh February 4, 2019November 30, 2024

Oink Oink, the sock pig, measures about 6” in height. The pattern is so versatile to make into a huggable stuffed pig sock toy, pig-themed decoration, or key chain ornament. With some adult supervision, this stuffed pig pattern is easy enough even for children to try.

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Butter Cookies Recipe
ByJoanne Loh January 25, 2019October 7, 2024

Cute and delicious, soft and chewy, these adorable baked butter cookies are shaped into pigs to celebrate the upcoming year of the pig! Looking for homemade butter cookies in easy recipes to show some love to your loved ones this holiday season? Look no more! As this pig-decorated butter cookies recipe is the best way...

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Beginners | Home Decor | Upcycling | Recycling Crafts

Utensil Basket Made From Drinking Straws
ByJoanne Loh January 17, 2019October 25, 2024

If you have read my tutorial on the Drinking Straw Coasters, this Drinking Straw Basket is the second level of making something useful by using drinking straws. Over here, you will see the method of weaving to make the sides and shape them up like a basket. For more Recycling Crafts, please click here. Materials...

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Beginners | Cakes | Desserts | Recipes

Basque Burnt Cheesecake (Keto Style)
ByJoanne Loh November 27, 2018November 25, 2023

Bake easy keto burnt cheesecake with 5 ingredients, 15 minutes of preparation & an hour of baking. It is remarkably creamy, light, smooth, and with a caramelized top. Due to its low carb properties, I found myself eating several slices in one sitting without feeling guilty.

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How To Make Coasters From Drinking Straws
ByJoanne Loh November 21, 2018October 25, 2024

Don't just throw away your used drinking straws; instead, learn how to make coasters out of drinking straws and recycle the straws themselves. Video and still image instructions that are simple to follow. If you don't recycle plastic, it may end up in the ocean. Plastic waste has polluted our oceans, endangering marine life. They...

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Crochet Fish Pattern
ByJoanne Loh October 23, 2018July 15, 2026

Brighten up your day with something simple and easy to crochet. Trendy crochet fish pendant or charm to make into minimalist necklace or keychain. Easy and quick to make, perfect crochet pattern for a handmade gift.

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Eye Mask Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh October 7, 2018October 22, 2024

Looking for a simple sewing project to make as personal items or as small gifts for friends? Check out our versatile eye mask pattern! It comes with a free printable template and a detailed step-by-step sewing tutorial. Whether you're in need of a relaxing spa-like experience or a simple sleep aid, this pattern has got...

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3D Pen Owl Drawing
ByJoanne Loh August 21, 2018October 23, 2024

This owl is perfect for the beginner in 3D pen drawing just like me. All you need to do it to trace the outline of the owl by following the template, assemble the parts into a 3D object.

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How To Make An Origami Dress
ByJoanne Loh June 11, 2018October 23, 2024

My son made this origami dress (in purple color) for me as a Mother's Day gift. When I posted the photo to Craft Passion Official Facebook Page, he received an encouraging response from the dearest fans all over the world. So we made this video together to show the steps.

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Sock Shark Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh May 21, 2018December 1, 2024

Sock Shark is soft and huggable, sewn from a single ankle sock, it has the most friendly big smiling mouth with the harmless well aligned zigzag teeth. Sock shark is child-friendly and it is perfect to make as a gift for any occasion.

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Sock Narwhal Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh May 13, 2018December 1, 2024

The Sock Narwhal (Unicorn Whale) is sewed from an adult ankle sock. The length of the sock narwhal is roughly 9" long from head to tail. For your ease of sewing, a free pattern template is included along with the details of the instruction.

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Crochet Japanese Maple Leaf Pattern
ByJoanne Loh December 23, 2017July 15, 2026

This crochet Japanese Maple Leaf pattern is simply the prettiest leaf pattern to make for decoration and embellishment, especially for the Fall season. We have included the free crochet pattern in both written instruction and crochet chart formats. Crochet your Japanese Maple Leaf and make something beautiful today! It was so fun to crochet the...

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Crochet Fall Leaf Charm
ByJoanne Loh November 22, 2017July 15, 2026

My new white raffia crochet bag needs a new charm, so I crocheted some fall leaves and strung them together to make a simple charm. You can make this beautiful crochet leaf for fall using this free pattern. It is a simple crochet pattern with both written instructions and a diagram to aid in the...

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Crochet Bird Amigurumi Pattern
ByJoanne Loh August 31, 2017October 25, 2024

My inspiration this time came from the colorful furry balls of birds in The Angry Birds Movie, so this time my craft is a crochet bird pattern. Meet the cozy, cutie-pie Fur Bird amigurumi. Make yours with the free crochet pattern below. If you have watched the movie, you would remember how the little offspring...

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Golden Chicken Amigurumi & Egg Amigurumi
ByJoanne Loh March 14, 2017October 25, 2024

Remember Amy from Hooked, who guest-posted an amigurumi pattern of Chinese Lantern early this year? She is back with a cuteness overload amigurumi pattern, the Golden Chicken Amigurumi, and Egg Amigurumi. These two free amigurumi patterns came in just in time for the upcoming Easter. They are great for Easter decorations, keyring charms, hanging ornaments, and...

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How To Knit A Hat - Easy Beanie In 2 Styles
ByJoanne Loh February 27, 2017October 24, 2024

Are you looking for a quick, beginner-friendly knitted hat to make? If so, we have an easy beanie knitting pattern that you can finish in just one day. This pattern not only includes instructions on how to knit a hat, but as a bonus, it also includes both men's and women's designs for you to...

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Ombre Heart Painting
ByJoanne Loh February 9, 2017October 25, 2024

Valentine's Day is approaching. Do you need to make a quick and easy last-minute Valentine's Day craft? Here is the 30-minute Valentine's craft you can make: the Ombre Heart Painting. Inspired by the idiom "Love is Blind", I adapted the Ishihara Plate design to paint the surrounding of the heart with dots to create the...

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Hen & Chicks Amigurumi
ByJoanne Loh February 2, 2017August 27, 2026

Mei Li from AmiguruMEI has made her return to Craft Passion with this kawaii Crochet Chicken pattern, Hen & Chicks Amigurumi. After a year of waiting, I am glad that AmiguruMEI is back to contributing amigurumi pattern again despite her busy life with the 1-year-old twins. The Hen & Chicks amigurumi, Tori, and twins Tama-Go,...

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Lucky Chicken Pattern
ByJoanne Loh January 27, 2017October 22, 2024

The lucky Chicken pattern is an easy and quick to sew project and it is perfect to sew as an ornament, pincushion, bean bag, potpourri sachet, and paperweight. Besides, you may enlarge the sewing pattern and sew it into a chicken doll or doorstopper (by filling it with sand).

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Crochet Chinese Lantern Amigurumi Pattern
ByJoanne Loh January 23, 2017October 24, 2024

At the upcoming Chinese New Year, crochet some amigurumi Chinese lanterns to hang in your house, and do so with a joyful and abundant spirit as you welcome in the year of the pig. Chinese New Year is just around the corner and I can really feel the prosperous festive atmosphere sprouting around when Amy...

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Felt Fox Pattern - Freddy
ByJoanne Loh December 4, 2016October 22, 2024

Who’s up for another sewing project on Craft Passion?! This cuteness-overloaded Fox Pattern is ready to make its way quietly into your home. Before that, take a little time to read up on this little playful introduction it has requested me to provide to you. So here goes: “I have triangular ears, a pointy snout,...

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Owl Pattern - Olivia
ByJoanne Loh November 29, 2016October 23, 2024

An all-purpose owl pattern for scrapbooking, patchwork appliqué, and sewing a felt or leather charm. If you are interested in sewing as a hobby, you should enlarge the pattern so that it can be sewed into a stuffed animal. Make the necessary alterations, and then sew it together to form a purse with a zipper....

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Quick 3 Tiered Skirt Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh November 13, 2016October 22, 2024

Skirts are always a key player in a girl's wardrobe and this definitely applies to my daughter who loves to wear a skirt whenever it is possible for her to do so. Here is the all-time favorite 3 tiered skirt I sewed for her. Scroll down to get the pattern; be it long, short, mini,...

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Ruffle Skirt Sewing Pattern
ByJoanne Loh September 21, 2016October 22, 2024

Learn how to create your own Ruffle Skirt sewing pattern in a variety of sizes. We've included a technique for creating your own pattern based on waist measurement and skirt length in this sewing tutorial. You can now sew ruffle skirts for babies, toddlers, teenagers, and adults in mini, midi, and maxi lengths. It was...

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Seared Scallops With Mushrooms Recipe
ByJoanne Loh August 29, 2016November 22, 2022

Lately, I have been into a healthy cooking recipe with minimal ingredients, one of my favorite recipes is this Pan Seared Scallops Mushrooms, which is easy and quick to cook. You only need 5 ingredients to cook. Large sea scallops, large mushrooms, oil, pepper, and salt. Prep and cook time is only 20 mins. I...

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Antique Pocket Mirror
ByJoanne Loh July 10, 2016October 25, 2024

Have you started planning what to make as a gift for this coming year-end greeting season? This Antique Pocket Mirror is one of the perfect gifts that you can DIY. It is quick to make and presentable as a gift for lady friends and relatives. I have made a few and keep them until the...

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Glasses Pouch Crochet Pattern
ByJoanne Loh May 11, 2016October 24, 2024

Do you require a crochet pouch for your eyeglasses? Here is the free crochet pattern for a glasses pouch made with a squeeze flex frame. This crochet pouch size is appropriate for spectacles and sunglasses. You could even modify the method to make a coin purse to go with the glasses pouch. As a middle-aged crafter,...

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Leather Card Sleeve Pattern
ByJoanne Loh April 30, 2016October 25, 2024

Need to DIY some easy yet decent-looking leather goods? Here is one of our popular free leather patterns, a card sleeve, that you can make in bulk. It is a great handmade gift option, presentable and easy to make. The finished size of this slim leather card sleeve is approximately 2 ¾" (W) x 3...

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How To Make A Coin Purse With Leather
ByJoanne Loh April 12, 2016October 25, 2024

Do you have enough leather projects to do? Here is the third project among our free leather patterns, a leather coin purse. This easy DIY leather coin purse makes perfect handmade gifts for all occasions. Unlike the first 2 no-sew leather pouches, this coin purse requires some sewing to seam up the sides. Keep on...

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How To Make No-Sew Leather Key Holder
ByJoanne Loh March 22, 2016October 25, 2024

This leather key holder is an easy-to-make key pouch that does not require any sewing. It is ideal as a quick gift to make for any occasion and is especially ideal for Father's Day, Christmas, Birthdays, and other similar occasions. Keep on reading to learn how to make it. How To Make No-Sew Leather Key...

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No-Sew Leather Pouch Pattern
ByJoanne Loh January 13, 2016October 25, 2024

Over the end of last year, I was so busy making up handmade gifts for friends, relatives, and family members. This no-sew Leather Pouch is one of the gifts I have done. It is made from genuine soft leather and the size is 4" (W) x 2 ½" (H). It is perfect for keeping loose...

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DIY Cork Coasters
ByJoanne Loh December 6, 2015October 25, 2024

Time flies, December is here and I am nearly running out of time for handmade gifts for Christmas, phew!!! These DIY Cork Coasters set has saved me from misery as I just need to make another gift and I am good to go for my holiday. Early this week, I was panicked as I watched...

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DIY Christmas Letter Wooden Blocks
ByJoanne Loh November 26, 2015October 31, 2024

Join us in DIYing wooden blocks for home decor this Christmas! The letter set consists of 24 blocks with letters up to 6 sides of the cube. You can plan your own words or use the suggested holiday theme words. While doing some rearrangement on my craft materials lately, I found a few packs of...

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Mixed Vegetable Soup
ByJoanne Loh November 13, 2015August 29, 2022

Today, I am sharing with you my ultimate healthy diet mixed vegetable soup. I love to replace one of my meals with this mixed vegetable soup whenever I have consumed too many calories in a day. I calculated my daily calories with a mobile app, MyFitnessPal, I find it very useful to track my calories...

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