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Welcome to Bella Knotte

We love all things yarn, and strive to create whimsical creatures that are a joy to both hook and cuddle after completion.

We drop new patterns once a month, and sometimes even find time for personal projects (like that half-finished scarf in the corner!)

Each pattern includes:

  • materials list
  • key for abbreviations and symbols
  • assembly instructions
  • helpful photos with stitch diagrams for reference

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Meet Ami

Amelia “Ami” Russi

Creative Lead, Pattern Maker
Specialties:

Amigurumi

About me

Ami has been crocheting since her hands were just big enough to hold a hook, finding comfort in yarn and fiber arts like knitting and cross-stitching. She has a special love for huggable amigurumi and stacks of cute, cuddly plush. Despite navigating tendonitis, Ami continues to create at a gentle pace. She founded Bella Knotte in the spring of 2020 to bring her designs to you.

What’s the latest?

@bellaknotte
Bella Knotte

@bellaknotte

  • WIP-it Wednesday and we are making ✨progress✨ — slow stitches still count šŸ˜‚šŸ§µšŸ’«

Current WIPs:
• the hubs wants some cotton dish scrubs, so time to make a million!
• mint choco chip ice cream cone whale, pattern TBR
• striped heart sweater so I can learn garment construction. Already made a mistake by choosing cotton (I run cold 🄶)!

#wipwednesday #makerlife #handmadewithlive #stitchersofinstagram #crochetaddict
  • SCOOPED this cutie straight from the ice box!! šŸ¦šŸ¦„āœØ

#icecreamnarlwhal #narwhal #crochet #amigurumi #fiberart plushie handmade cuteoverload craftreels
  • Any guesses on what it will be??

#amigurimilove #crochetplushie #crochetinspo #colorpallete #yarninspo
  • It’s a Crochet Off! ā˜•šŸ±
I was challenged to make a cup of coffee in my own style, so I made a ā€œcatfĆ© au latteā€ — everything I do just for me needs a cute animal face on it and drippy drippy goodness, so I had to add coffee dripping down the sides!

Huge thanks to @gettohookingcrochet for coordinating this challenge, and I’m excited to see what @unslvdmystry does with their challenge item šŸ‘€šŸŖ„

#crochetoff #amigurumi #crochetcommunity #kawaiicrochet #fiberfriends
  • This flower planter coaster set has been all over my feed, so I finally tried making one as a gift. 🌼

I’ll be honest; I wasn’t a huge fan of the pattern as written. It worked, it looks cute, but the flowers are a bit oversized and floppy for me. That said, I’d absolutely try it again with a different flower.

#crochetcoasters #crochetgiftideas #crochetinspo #handmadehome #crochetprojects
  • The Hubs did good this year! My sweet husband surprised me with the WeCrochet Dots crochet hook set, and I couldn’t love this gift more. 

I haven’t tried them out yet, but I’m really excited to — I’ve been in the market for a new hook set and have been practicing a pencil grip lately, and these feel so good in hand already.

#wecrochet #crochethooks #crochetlove #makersofinstagram #fiberartist
  • I made these mittens as a gift to match my friend’s gray winter hat with cat ears 🐱
I don’t make wearables very often, so designing something meant to fit a body other than my own was… a bit of a leap. Lots of trying on, adjusting, and hoping for the best.

They fit (thankfully), and more importantly, she loves them!

#crochetmittens #handmadegift #crochetwearables 
#crochetlife #wintercrochet
  • ✨ New Pattern Coming Soon! ✨
Meet my newest little scoop—still in pattern testing, still a bit melty, and already stealing my whole heart. šŸØšŸ’•

Pattern testers are giving it a final polish, and once it’s all set, I’ll share the full pattern, yarn, hook size, and everything you need to make your own.

#amigurumi #crochet #crochetpattern #amigurumipattern #crochetart #kawaiicrochet #pastelcrochet #icecreamcrochet #icecreamplush #narwhalplush #unicornplush #unicorncrochet #crochetsweets #crochetanimals #crochettoys #crochetaddict #makersgonnamake #yarncraft
  • This one was a gift stitch for a new baby in my life šŸ’š
I’m challenging myself to branch out a bit from ami this gifting season, but I couldn’t commit all at once, so I thought this lovey was the perfect way to dip my toes into something different. 

✨ Pattern: Free Frog Crochet Lovey Pattern: 12 Point Star Blanket By Petra Salisbury
🧶 Yarn: Loops & Threads Heartland Bamboo in Avocado and Marine
🪔 Hook: 5.0mm

This piece will always be special to me.

#giftstitch #crochetbaby #amigurumi #crochetblanket #froglover #lovey #frogcrochet #bambooyarn
WIP-it Wednesday and we are making ✨progress✨ — slow stitches still count šŸ˜‚šŸ§µšŸ’« Current WIPs: • the hubs wants some cotton dish scrubs, so time to make a million! • mint choco chip ice cream cone whale, pattern TBR • striped heart sweater so I can learn garment construction. Already made a mistake by choosing cotton (I run cold 🄶)! #wipwednesday #makerlife #handmadewithlive #stitchersofinstagram #crochetaddict
2 months ago
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SCOOPED this cutie straight from the ice box!! šŸ¦šŸ¦„āœØ #icecreamnarlwhal #narwhal #crochet #amigurumi #fiberart plushie handmade cuteoverload craftreels
2 months ago
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Any guesses on what it will be??

#amigurimilove #crochetplushie #crochetinspo #colorpallete #yarninspo
Any guesses on what it will be?? #amigurimilove #crochetplushie #crochetinspo #colorpallete #yarninspo
3 months ago
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It’s a Crochet Off! ā˜•šŸ±
I was challenged to make a cup of coffee in my own style, so I made a ā€œcatfĆ© au latteā€ — everything I do just for me needs a cute animal face on it and drippy drippy goodness, so I had to add coffee dripping down the sides!

Huge thanks to @gettohookingcrochet for coordinating this challenge, and I’m excited to see what @unslvdmystry does with their challenge item šŸ‘€šŸŖ„

#crochetoff #amigurumi #crochetcommunity #kawaiicrochet #fiberfriends
It’s a Crochet Off! ā˜•šŸ±
I was challenged to make a cup of coffee in my own style, so I made a ā€œcatfĆ© au latteā€ — everything I do just for me needs a cute animal face on it and drippy drippy goodness, so I had to add coffee dripping down the sides!

Huge thanks to @gettohookingcrochet for coordinating this challenge, and I’m excited to see what @unslvdmystry does with their challenge item šŸ‘€šŸŖ„

#crochetoff #amigurumi #crochetcommunity #kawaiicrochet #fiberfriends
It’s a Crochet Off! ā˜•šŸ±
I was challenged to make a cup of coffee in my own style, so I made a ā€œcatfĆ© au latteā€ — everything I do just for me needs a cute animal face on it and drippy drippy goodness, so I had to add coffee dripping down the sides!

Huge thanks to @gettohookingcrochet for coordinating this challenge, and I’m excited to see what @unslvdmystry does with their challenge item šŸ‘€šŸŖ„

#crochetoff #amigurumi #crochetcommunity #kawaiicrochet #fiberfriends
It’s a Crochet Off! ā˜•šŸ± I was challenged to make a cup of coffee in my own style, so I made a ā€œcatfĆ© au latteā€ — everything I do just for me needs a cute animal face on it and drippy drippy goodness, so I had to add coffee dripping down the sides! Huge thanks to @gettohookingcrochet for coordinating this challenge, and I’m excited to see what @unslvdmystry does with their challenge item šŸ‘€šŸŖ„ #crochetoff #amigurumi #crochetcommunity #kawaiicrochet #fiberfriends
3 months ago
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4/9
This flower planter coaster set has been all over my feed, so I finally tried making one as a gift. 🌼

I’ll be honest; I wasn’t a huge fan of the pattern as written. It worked, it looks cute, but the flowers are a bit oversized and floppy for me. That said, I’d absolutely try it again with a different flower.

#crochetcoasters #crochetgiftideas #crochetinspo #handmadehome #crochetprojects
This flower planter coaster set has been all over my feed, so I finally tried making one as a gift. 🌼 I’ll be honest; I wasn’t a huge fan of the pattern as written. It worked, it looks cute, but the flowers are a bit oversized and floppy for me. That said, I’d absolutely try it again with a different flower. #crochetcoasters #crochetgiftideas #crochetinspo #handmadehome #crochetprojects
3 months ago
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The Hubs did good this year! My sweet husband surprised me with the WeCrochet Dots crochet hook set, and I couldn’t love this gift more. 

I haven’t tried them out yet, but I’m really excited to — I’ve been in the market for a new hook set and have been practicing a pencil grip lately, and these feel so good in hand already.

#wecrochet #crochethooks #crochetlove #makersofinstagram #fiberartist
The Hubs did good this year! My sweet husband surprised me with the WeCrochet Dots crochet hook set, and I couldn’t love this gift more. I haven’t tried them out yet, but I’m really excited to — I’ve been in the market for a new hook set and have been practicing a pencil grip lately, and these feel so good in hand already. #wecrochet #crochethooks #crochetlove #makersofinstagram #fiberartist
3 months ago
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I made these mittens as a gift to match my friend’s gray winter hat with cat ears 🐱
I don’t make wearables very often, so designing something meant to fit a body other than my own was… a bit of a leap. Lots of trying on, adjusting, and hoping for the best.

They fit (thankfully), and more importantly, she loves them!

#crochetmittens #handmadegift #crochetwearables 
#crochetlife #wintercrochet
I made these mittens as a gift to match my friend’s gray winter hat with cat ears 🐱
I don’t make wearables very often, so designing something meant to fit a body other than my own was… a bit of a leap. Lots of trying on, adjusting, and hoping for the best.

They fit (thankfully), and more importantly, she loves them!

#crochetmittens #handmadegift #crochetwearables 
#crochetlife #wintercrochet
I made these mittens as a gift to match my friend’s gray winter hat with cat ears 🐱 I don’t make wearables very often, so designing something meant to fit a body other than my own was… a bit of a leap. Lots of trying on, adjusting, and hoping for the best. They fit (thankfully), and more importantly, she loves them! #crochetmittens #handmadegift #crochetwearables #crochetlife #wintercrochet
4 months ago
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✨ New Pattern Coming Soon! ✨
Meet my newest little scoop—still in pattern testing, still a bit melty, and already stealing my whole heart. šŸØšŸ’•

Pattern testers are giving it a final polish, and once it’s all set, I’ll share the full pattern, yarn, hook size, and everything you need to make your own.

#amigurumi #crochet #crochetpattern #amigurumipattern #crochetart #kawaiicrochet #pastelcrochet #icecreamcrochet #icecreamplush #narwhalplush #unicornplush #unicorncrochet #crochetsweets #crochetanimals #crochettoys #crochetaddict #makersgonnamake #yarncraft
✨ New Pattern Coming Soon! ✨ Meet my newest little scoop—still in pattern testing, still a bit melty, and already stealing my whole heart. šŸØšŸ’• Pattern testers are giving it a final polish, and once it’s all set, I’ll share the full pattern, yarn, hook size, and everything you need to make your own. #amigurumi #crochet #crochetpattern #amigurumipattern #crochetart #kawaiicrochet #pastelcrochet #icecreamcrochet #icecreamplush #narwhalplush #unicornplush #unicorncrochet #crochetsweets #crochetanimals #crochettoys #crochetaddict #makersgonnamake #yarncraft
4 months ago
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This one was a gift stitch for a new baby in my life šŸ’š
I’m challenging myself to branch out a bit from ami this gifting season, but I couldn’t commit all at once, so I thought this lovey was the perfect way to dip my toes into something different. 

✨ Pattern: Free Frog Crochet Lovey Pattern: 12 Point Star Blanket By Petra Salisbury
🧶 Yarn: Loops & Threads Heartland Bamboo in Avocado and Marine
🪔 Hook: 5.0mm

This piece will always be special to me.

#giftstitch #crochetbaby #amigurumi #crochetblanket #froglover #lovey #frogcrochet #bambooyarn
This one was a gift stitch for a new baby in my life šŸ’š I’m challenging myself to branch out a bit from ami this gifting season, but I couldn’t commit all at once, so I thought this lovey was the perfect way to dip my toes into something different. ✨ Pattern: Free Frog Crochet Lovey Pattern: 12 Point Star Blanket By Petra Salisbury 🧶 Yarn: Loops & Threads Heartland Bamboo in Avocado and Marine 🪔 Hook: 5.0mm This piece will always be special to me. #giftstitch #crochetbaby #amigurumi #crochetblanket #froglover #lovey #frogcrochet #bambooyarn
4 months ago
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