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Amigurumi.com Ami-Along

The Amigurumi.com Ami-Along is a fun monthly event where a large group of crocheters work on the same project during a limited time. Having the same project on your hook allows you to share your work in progress, ask questions and find inspiration in what others are making. The designer of the project actively participates and will be available for advice and chitchat. Join the community, get your hooks out and let's crochet the project together!

What's included?

• Download a brand-new pattern (PDF) each month. This month's pattern is Feathered Friends by designer Janine Holmes at Moji-Moji Design
• Gain exclusive access to our community forum to create, share, discuss and love
• Meet the designer, who'll share tips and tricks to make this project a surefire success
• Take a shot at winning one of the amazing prizes each month
• Get the chance to have your work featured to tens of thousands of crochet lovers on our Instagram and Facebook pages

Prizes

By participating in this month's Ami-Along, you'll be in the running to win these incredible prizes!

• 2 x 50 Colors Must Have yarn package by Yarn and Colors
• 2 x 50 Colors Must Have Mini yarn package by Yarn and Colors
• 3 x 1 paperback copy of "Zoomigurumi 8"
• 1 x Clover Accessories Pack including 1x Pompom Maker Set (Big), 1x Pompom Maker Set (Small), 1x Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set, 1x Yarn Threader, 1x Yarn Cutter, 1x Swatch Ruler
• 1 x Clover Accessories Pack including 1x Pompom Maker Set (Big), 1x Pompom Maker Set (Small), 1x Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set, 1x Yarn Threader, 1x Yarn Cutter, 1x Darning Needle Set
• 3 x 1 PDF copy of "Zoomigurumi 7"
• 2 x 1 PDF copy of "Zoomigurumi 9"
• 2 x 1 PDF copy of "Zoomigurumi 10"
• 2 x 1 PDF copy of "Amigurumi Parent and Baby Animals"
• 2 x 1 PDF copy of "Unicorns, Dragons and More Fantasy Amigurumi"

For those who are new to Ami-Along, here's how it works!

Is this a one-time only Ami-Along?
The Ami-Along is a monthly event! You can either become a member with the monthly subscription or participate in a single Ami-Along only at a slightly higher cost. Each Ami-Along will feature a new exclusive project by a different established amigurumi designer.

I'm rather new to amigurumi, can I do this?
We think everyone should be able to participate in the Ami-Along, which is why we choose patterns that are mid-level. The designer and your fellow crocheters are there to help you in the forum, so you'll have plenty of people who want to guide you through the process of creating this cute amigurumi.

How do I download the pattern?
After joining the Ami-Along, you will receive a confirmation email in the mailbox linked to your PayPal email address. This email will contain a direct download link as well as a link to the forum, where you can download the pattern PDF as well.

Will the pattern be available in other languages?
The pattern will only be available in US crochet terms.

Does the price include materials?
No, we do not supply materials for this Ami-Along.

Will it be a mystery CAL?
No, the full pattern will be available from the start, including pictures of the finished item and step-by-step pictures to guide you along the way.

How long will this Ami-Along be available?
This Ami-Along starts on the second Wednesday of the month (January 12) and will end on the second Monday of the month after (February 7). This means you have a full month to work on your amigurumi, so don't worry about joining a little later. The forum will remain available for 2 weeks after the closing date of the Ami-Along. If you've downloaded the pattern and saved it to your computer, you can of course continue crocheting at your own pace.

Can I share my progress on social media?
Sure you can! You can share your progress in the forum and on your own social media. There might even be a prize involved. ;) When posting on social media, you can use the hashtag #amialong, so we can find your post more easily.

Do I need to be active in the forum?
No, you're free to participate if you like, or simply browse posts of others, or ignore the forum altogether.

How can I win one of the amazing prizes?
During each Ami-Along, we organize various small contests, where either the Amigurumi.com team or the designer draws a winner (randomly or by choice). For each Ami-Along, there will be an amazing prize for the designer’s favorite. You’ll discover how to win one of the other prizes in the 'Win!' thread on the forum.

My English is not great, is that a problem?
Not at all! We welcome Ami-Alongers from all countries and languages. And a picture says more than a thousand words, so everyone is welcome.

Sign-up bonus for Ami-Along Members!

As an Ami-Along Member, you'll enter a special monthly Members Raffle and you'll also receive a magnificent Member badge on the discussion forum.

What are we making this month?

Feathered Friends

It’s still a long hard winter, but now that the days are (very) slowly lengthening again, these Feathered Friends can be heard tweeting and twittering in anticipation of all the spring glories to come. You’ll find them merrily chirping away in the winter sunshine or, on chillier days, snuggling up on their cosy bower seat, waiting for the clouds to pass. They’re such a friendly bunch of different species - proving that it’s not just birds of a feather that flock together!

Materials: Size C-2 / 2.5 mm and D-3 / 3 mm crochet hooks; light worsted weight yarn in various colors for the birds: Cockatoo (white, dark gray, light yellow, leftover of light blue), Lovebird (dark orange, mid orange, peach, light yellow, light green, dark green, red, leftover of white), Bald Eagle (white, dark brown, light brown, dark yellow, leftover of black), Cockatiel (light yellow, light gray, dark gray, white, peach, leftover of mid orange), Budgerigar (white, light blue, dark blue, light yellow, peach, black), Hoopoe (mid orange, black, white, dark gray), Bower Seat (beige, light brown, green, yellow, purple); 2 x 8 mm black safety eyes for each bird; yarn needle; scissors; pins; stitch markers; tweezers; polyester fiberfill; 3 plastic straws 5/16“ (8 mm) in diameter and 8.5“ (22 cm) long for the seat

Stitches used: magic ring, single crochet, chain, slip stitch, increase, invisible decrease, half double crochet, double crochet, FLO/BLO

Measurements: The birds are approximately 4.7" - 5.5" / 12-14 cm tall when made with the indicated yarn

This pattern is for personal use. Please do not distribute, reproduce, share or sell this pattern. You may sell finished items made with this pattern, though only in small quantities, provided you credit the original designer. Wholesale is not allowed.