# Crochet Whimsy by Maya

> Handmade amigurumi crochet plushies by Maya: soft chenille animals, seasonal friends, and cuddly characters, each one stitched by hand and sold on Etsy.

Crochet Whimsy by Maya is a small handmade business run by Maya, who crochets amigurumi plushies by hand. The plushies are sold on Etsy, and new work is shared on Instagram.

## Links

- [Website](https://www.crochetbymaya.com/)
- [Etsy shop: CrochetWhimsyByMaya](https://crochetwhimsybymaya.etsy.com/)
- [Etsy reviews](https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetWhimsyByMaya?etsrc=sdt#reviews)
- [Instagram: @crochetwhimsybymaya](https://www.instagram.com/crochetwhimsybymaya)

## About

Made With Love, One Stitch at a Time

Hi, I’m Maya! I love making cute and cuddly plushies. What began as sharing my work on Instagram turned into this shop, and your support of my small business truly means the world to me. Each piece is handmade with love.🩷

## Plushies

- Snowy Reindeer: White crochet reindeer plushie with grey antlers, a red bridle and gold jingle bells
- Penguin: Light blue crochet penguin plushie wearing a red and white striped scarf, held in a hand
- Circus Elephant: Grey crochet elephant plushie with big pink ears, a yellow hat and a red ruffled collar
- Highland Cow: Shaggy brown crochet highland cow plushie with cream horns
- Sage Dragon: Sage green crochet dragon plushie with darker green wings, lying in a hand
- Little Witch: Crochet witch doll with blonde braids, a black hat, grey dress, tulle skirt and orange boots
- Bunny: Tan crochet bunny plushie with floppy ears holding an orange carrot
- Apple Turtle: Crochet sea turtle plushie with a red apple shell and a green leaf on top
- Reindeer: Brown chenille crochet reindeer plushie with a red nose and a bell, held in a hand
- Puppy: Brown and white crochet puppy plushie with floppy ears and a blue collar
- Monkey with a Bow: Brown crochet monkey plushie with a light blue hair bow
- Sleepy Puppy: Brown crochet puppy plushie lying down, wearing a cream bandana
- Monkey with a Banana: Brown crochet monkey plushie hugging a yellow banana

## Reviews

Every Etsy review so far is 5 out of 5 stars (3 reviews).

- "My order completely exceeded my expectations! I’m so impressed by the quality and the creativity that went into these. The packaging was also very well done. And, they’re so soft:) I will be ordering again for gifts:)" (Lauren, Crochet Turtle Plushie Set – Strawberry & Dragon Fruit)
- "Very lovely dinosaur nice workmanship" (Connie, Crochet Valentine Dragon Plushie)
- "This crochet plushy was super cute and great quality. It was packed well and shipped fast. I would definitely recommend and buy from this seller again." (gabby, Green Crochet Dragon Plushie)

## FAQ

### Where can I buy Maya’s crochet plushies?

Every plushie is sold through the Crochet Whimsy by Maya shop on Etsy (CrochetWhimsyByMaya). Etsy handles checkout and payment, and the shop ships from the United States.

### What is amigurumi?

Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of crocheting or knitting small stuffed animals and characters. The pieces are worked in tight spirals, then stuffed and stitched together by hand.

### Are the plushies really handmade?

Yes. Maya crochets each plushie by hand, start to finish, so every one is a little different from the next.

### What yarn are the plushies made from?

Most are made from chenille yarn, a velvety, extra-soft yarn that makes them very cuddly.

### Will there be free crochet patterns?

Yes, free patterns are on the way. Join the email list or follow @crochetwhimsybymaya on Instagram to hear when the first one is ready.