Why is Japanese crochet so hot right now? Komono (literally ‘small things’) such as amigurumi and tawashi are easy to make, fun, cute, and economical. They make fantastic quickie projects for beginners to experienced crocheters.

In these collections below, you’ll find a variety of patterns for tawashi (eco pot scrubbers) and amigurumi (crochet stuffed toys), all with the cute style which is a signature of Japanese komono design. They can also be tweaked and modified to make your own unique designs.

These collections bring together various selections of previously published patterns (which sell individually at $2-3 each!) along with some new original patterns, including:

Funky designs include mommy and baby owls, hedgehogs, and penguins, plus silly crocheted treats like cupcakes and ice-cream cones