Recently I’ve been thinking a lot of about where I spend my money, making sure to buy the peanut butter made in Canada over the American brand in hopes that in some way I can support my community while giving the finger to angry orange Cheeto down south (sorry to my American friends).
However I’m also lucky enough to be part of another wonderful community, one made up of talented amigurumi designers who all put their creativity and hard work into each loveable design. During my few short years of posting my crochet projects online I have met so many amazing and creative crocheters from all across the globe, and while I adore each one of those relationships, it’s the ones from my fellow Canadians that mean the most, now more than ever.
With the constant threat of a trade war starting, the possibility of another recession and you know… everything else, sticking together is going to be the key to making sure our art and passion can survive in the coming years.
For those reasons and more, I want to give a shout out to some of my fellow Canadian Amigurumi pattern makers, please go support them if you can, tell them I said hello (this is not a comprehensive list, if you have any suggestions please send them to knottybearstudio@gmai.com)!
The Alpine Stitch
Sheena is someone who has been popping up on my feed lately, she has a mix of amigurumi designs, and home decor that feel cozy and soft and are sure to bring a touch of the Alpines to your home.
Location: Alberta, CA
Website: Etsy
Instagram: thealpinestitch
Cosmos Crochet QC
Virginie is a super talented crocheter and amigurumi designer who has made some truly magical fungi and plant based amigurumi designs that I can’t get enough of, just look at those adorable mushroom faces!
Location: Quebec, CA
Website: Etsy
Instagram: cosmos crochet.qc
The Crochet Carpenter
Aaron makes larger than life magic filled amigurumi that is sure to bring a smile to your face, his giant octopus is a personal favourite of mine. But his talents don’t end with his crochet hook, he also shows off his love for carpentry and making market displays, so cool!
Location: Ontario, CA
Website: Linktree
Instagram: thecrochetcarpenter
Croutons Crochet
Naomi’s designs are super quirky and fun, combining food and animals into one adorable plushie! No, seriously go check out her Tacosaurus, it’s adorable!
Location: Ontario, CA
Website: croutonscrochet.com
Instagram: croutons crochet
Crochet by Kelsie
Kelsie’s designs are soft and instantly make you feel relaxed, any one of these amigurumi would make the perfect baby gift or child’s toy, too cute! I want to make 100 of her Triceratops plushies and cuddle with them all day long.
Location: Alberta, CA
Website: beacons.ai/crochetbykelsie
Instagram: crochetbykelsie
Darling Maple Designs
Sara’s designs are easy to use, beginner friendly and she even offers free patterns! All her little plushies are so adorable and are the perfect option for those just getting started with amigurumi.
Location: Ontario, CA
Website: darlingmapledesigns.com
Instagram: darlingmapledesigns
Gwilami
When it comes to details and finesse, there’s simply no better than Guillaume (yes I’m a little obsessed ok). His perfectly constructed designs are like eye candy, somehow you simply can’t look away. His Turk T. Tuttle postman is quite possible one of my all time favourite designs.
Location: Quebec, CA
Website: gwilami.com
Instagram: gwilami
Hookn Haven
If you love, video games, plushies and pastels then you are going to adore Natalie’s amigurumi pattern collection! As a gamer myself I can’t help but love seeing all the ways in which she has adapted these iconic characters into her own style.
Location: Atlantic, CA
Website: beacons.ai/hooknhaven
Instagram: hooknhaven
Jade Gauthier-Boutin
Jade has made a serious impact on the crochet amigurumi community by making easy to follow entry level crochet patterns, no and low sew patterns (my first no sew pattern was her adorable possum) and sharing helpful tips and tricks for those just getting started!
Location: Quebec, CA
Website: Linktree
Instagram: allfromjade
Sir Purl Grey
Phillip was not one I was aware was Canadian until making this list! Much like myself he enjoys turning his favourite game characters, like Pokémon into amigurumi dolls! His ability to make miniatures with pops of colour and details is unmatched. He also takes on commissions!
Location: Alberta, CA
Website: sirpurlgrey.com
Instagram: sirpurlgrey
Yeu Yarn
Carms is another Pokémon lover (can you blame them)? Their amigurumi patterns are adorable and very eye catching, I’m a big fan of their Magikarp hat!
Location: Canada
Website: Ko-Fi
Instagram: yeuyarn
I hope this list was helpful and you got to meet some new amigurumi designers along the way! Thank you for all of the love and support, we all need a little extra these days.
-KB