Milestones

My Story

Hi! I am
Kelly Smith

I learned how to crochet during my middle school years with (not from) my Grandma - she got a book that had left-handed AND right-handed pictures so we could learn together! I dabbled in many other hobbies, but crocheting became my passion. I discovered that I not only enjoy making amigurumi, but designing the patterns of characters, too! I also enjoy experimenting with different yarns, hooks, and designs. With the support of family and friends, I created this shop that unites my love for crocheting and all things nerdy. Thank you for supporting StitchNGlitch Crafts!

Here you'll find a blog about project "firsts" that challenged my skills and creativity.
I hope you enjoy and learn from your maker journey as much as I do!

Yip Yip!

In April of 2020, I set out to make my niece a plushie from her favorite show - "Avatar Aang" (as she called it, you might know it as "Avatar: the Last Air Bender"). In hindsight, it is rather fitting that Appa was the one who started me off on my amigurumi journey, given that he often carries his friends to and from new places in the show.

Working on this project, I learned many skills, including using safety eyes, sewing, and working in the round. By far the most challening skill in this project was color-changing; after many attempts, Youtube tutorials, and sporadic (yet mild) rage quits, I finally had made an arrow on that sky bison's head. The sense of accomplishment was absolutely astronomical! By making Appa, I discovered I loved creating things with strings that other people could enjoy.

Pattern: https://amiguru.tumblr.com/post/106768651098/appa-pattern

Frosty Beauty

There was so many new skills applied for this project! Firstly, I designed her myself! Playing with increases and decreases to get the desired shape was very much a trial and error process. I had to give her the cold shoulder for some periods of time so that I could mentally prepare myself to try again.
Secondly, this was the first time I used texture in my piece. It was a unique experience feeling for the next stitch rather than seeing it.
Lastly, I used a felting needle to create details like her eyes, nose, and inner ears; previously, I had been cutting out shapes from felt sheets and fabric gluing them to amigurumi faces. I was really pleased with Alohan Ninetails' final look!
Pattern: StitchNGlitch Crafts, freehand
(Inspired by Palefox Craft's Vulpix Pattern)

This is knitted... "Knot"!