Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your appreciation over the years. Just to let you know I have relaunched the Roman Sock Shop and you can now find it at romansock.com.
Long post title! The first thing to say is the after much delay the Squirrel Pattern is now available! You can buy it here. I am so sorry it took so much time to get to you - its just been a very very busy time.
I really hope you like it - It is a very detailed step by step guide with new pictures! and beautiful graphics by my beloved.
In book news - Super Super Cute Crochet was released today!!! Yay!!! I have a signed copy to give away to one of my blog readers - Simply post a comment and I will pick the winner with a random generator, I would really love it if you would include an idea for a super challenging amigurumi. I am in the mood to make something impossible.
Thank you all so much for your support over the years. It means so much to me - I am completely in shock - When I actually held the book in my hands it suddenly seemed real. It's actually a real book - how bizarre!
We also have an adorable new addition to our family - a 12 week old kitten called Sweet-pea, although we can't stop calling her Little Kit. She is adorable, full of fun and all she seems to do is eat, play and poo!
She joins the Great White Betty and Boobler to make our little Kitty family.
The Great White Betty
Sweet Baloo
Oh, the book looks super-super awesome (ha ha)!
Hmm, impossible amigurumi....How about a star-nosed mole?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star-nosed_mole
Posted by: Marshall | March 11, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Super challenging amigurumi? Hmmmm, I don't know if it's super challenging, but I was looking for a cute robot pattern a while ago and didn't have any luck. My sister's suggestion is definitely challenging: a giraffe!
Posted by: Mia | March 12, 2010 at 12:43 AM
Yay! I'm so happy for you. And I'd love to have a copy of your book of course. I love your work and maybe with my youngest going off to school in the fall I'll actually have time to try! I think I've already mentioned flying squirrel but I'll say it again. :^)
Posted by: random Cindy | March 12, 2010 at 01:15 AM
Cuteness! Hmm a bird with a lot of different colours - I'm thinking parrot or something.
Posted by: beautyobscure | March 12, 2010 at 01:19 AM
Congratulations!!!! So exciting. I'm off to buy that squirrel pattern as soon as I'm done trying to think of the most complex ami that I can think of.....omm...ommm...what about something like an egret? Those long, thin legs, and of course they look so cool with their plumage displayed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_Egret
Posted by: Tina @ Squirrel Acorns | March 12, 2010 at 01:36 AM
Oh, so great that you got to hold the book in your hands! I can't wait to see it...
My children's suggestions are for a butterfly and a flamingo (because it's pink, of course).
Posted by: greetingarts | March 12, 2010 at 01:59 AM
A one eyed,one horned, flying purple people eater! Congrats on the book, that has to be so exciting!
Posted by: Amanda Larson | March 12, 2010 at 02:06 AM
I would love to win your book!! A super challenging amigurumi ideas for you are...a jellyfish...or a fuzzy caterpillar.
Posted by: Koren | March 12, 2010 at 02:13 AM
congrats! Will look out for it. Think will try the bird. It looks cute. all the best with ur cute kitten too!
Posted by: sp | March 12, 2010 at 02:31 AM
Have you made a fox?? It should be a cute red fox. :D Dear Marc suggests a Sloth.
Here's a sketch he made of me (in my bunny form) stitching:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MAConcep00/DailySketchesForMarch2010#5445585044606011650
One of him (He's a Brown Bear; though his sketch might look like a pig) grilling:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MAConcep00/DailySketchesForMarch2010#5445585021295147202
And sleeping:
http://picasaweb.google.com/MAConcep00/DailySketchesForMarch2010#5445585028211865106
There's another one he drew of the bunny fetching tea things from a high cabinet, but I think it's only in my phone. :D Anyway, not sure why I'm showing you cute animals when you've got no shortage of your own!
Congrats again on your publication. I need to hoard up some pocket money to buy your book!
Posted by: beritbunny | March 12, 2010 at 03:29 AM
Love the squirrel Brigette! Congratulations on the book! As for an ami idea, here's mine. A MOOSE!!!
All the best,
Annette
Posted by: Annette Morrison | March 12, 2010 at 03:44 AM
i dont think ive ever seen a really nice platypus pattern though im digging the moose idea! im so happy to hear about your book and im just waiting for that paycheck to come in so i can order!
Posted by: Emily House | March 12, 2010 at 04:04 AM
Congratulations on the book sounds very exciting. How about an Echidna or my daughters favourite animal is a Bintourong
Posted by: Mary | March 12, 2010 at 04:13 AM
I want to see a lovely unicorn!!! And if you want a real challenge add some wings!
I'd love to win a copy of your book! I hope I do!
Posted by: Logan | March 12, 2010 at 04:21 AM
I am a big fan of your patterns. Love the whale headphone holder, and plan to make them to give away as Christmas gifts once I become more proficient at crochet.
As for a challenging project, I think insects would be difficult. What about a cricket or beetle? Or maybe a peacock.
Posted by: me.yahoo.com/a/zUBl88g0wsfN.eKjCY7x_wQmoQ-- | March 12, 2010 at 04:43 AM
I think a peacock with a nice fluffy tail plumage might be a challenge. But then again, I've not made many amigurumi at all, so maybe I'm wrong.
Posted by: Tara | March 12, 2010 at 05:20 AM
Congratulations on the book publication! The book looks amazing!
A challenging pattern. I don't know about challenging, but how about a tri-colored Pembroke Welsh corgi? I have one and that is a hard pattern to find :)
Posted by: Astaryth | March 12, 2010 at 06:46 AM
Congratulations! So exciting to have your book published. I love the cover.
I don't know what would be challenging for you as you make it all look so easy. Maybe something with lots of legs like a centipede?
Posted by: Aveen | March 12, 2010 at 06:57 AM
I´ve been a "secret reader" of your blogg for some time now. Congratulations on the book! Who wouldn´t want to win a copy?? A challenging figure? How about Incy Wincy spider. Now that I´ve thought of it, I might try one for my grandchildren. If I can overcome my irrational fear of of those little beasties.
Ramona K
Uppsala, Sweden
Posted by: Ramona K | March 12, 2010 at 07:22 AM
Another secret reader (RSS) here, my first thougths on an amigurumt that would be hard to make was Stick insect ;-) but i think it might not be a brilliant idea ;-) but then i came to think of the Four-toed Jerboa (Allactaga tetradactyla) an animal looking lika a mix between mouse, hare and kangaroo might be a challenge
Posted by: Rebecca (from Sweden) | March 12, 2010 at 08:23 AM
The book look awesome! I would really love a copy! :)
How about making a dragon? that would be cool. :)
/Kristina
Posted by: Kicki | March 12, 2010 at 08:45 AM
So happy that you have got your ideas out there. Your designs deserve the biggest audience possible. As far as impossible patterns how about an armidillo - I'd love to see how you would approach the plating!
Posted by: CraftyCripple | March 12, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Congratulations on your book. I would love to see a rhinoceros pattern as i have a daughter obsessed with rhinos who would like one.
Posted by: Julie | March 12, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Looks like a wonderful book! :)
You could try to make a camel? (one hump or two)
Posted by: Hattalahutta | March 12, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Oh boy, I love that squirrel!
Not commenting for the giveaway, but to congratulate you on little Kit and the book. Way to go! And Kit is pure sugar, gotta love her :)
Maybe I will have to start making amigurumis one day x
Posted by: Steff | March 12, 2010 at 01:01 PM