Freebie Friday :Chinese New Year.

2016 is the Year of the Monkey- and apparently that is not a good thing for monkeys ....this would normally bug me, except I don't think I've had a "lucky" year in the recent times....but then I got a few "second opinions" about the future forecast that say that this is my Carpe Diem year...which is nicer to know (lie to me darling!) - just proving that these things should only be taken as entertainment and nothing else.  Anyhow I though it appropriate to post some free patterns to mark this occasion!
I love that these are quick and easy projects <3

 this first one is just toooo TOO cute!
It's been bookmarked in my stash forEVER and a half and one day I shall endeavor in making them!! It's the 12 signs of Chinese Zodiac...but with personalities!!! Apparently its based on a manga (which is, even better!) I've not heard of but I am thankful it exists and inspired a creative soul to make some sharable pattern! I really LOVE that they all have little expressions lol .


Of course I can't forgo a cute monkey pattern to honor the animal of the year!! For this I turn to the one who spews the cutest amigurumi patterns I have seen - Stephanie of All about Ami.

This Monkey Pattern is RIDICULOUS in its cutness scale.  I love the little tiny banana he's holding.... the curling tail and the wee little nose just kills me.  I could just eat him really!!!100% inspired to make one of my own, as soon as I am done with all the coloring pages I printed out LOL.


This pattern of an adorable chinese girl is again from Stephanie from All about Ami, you can give any year. I think it compliments the above very well - you can make a smaller version of any of the animals to instead of the rabbit and personalize the gift!
I love the simplicity of this design and of course the cute factor is high. This one is by one of my favourite designers - she writes detailed patterns so you can't ever get lost - perfect for beginners like me lol.
IS THIS NOT THE CUTEST THING EVER!?!

I want to make at least a dozen to give away to parties but we shall see about that....hopefully I won't lol.

That's all this week! hope you like and keep on hookin'!
Love always,

Shines