Some really cute TV and Movie Amigurumis from Hooked on Crochet...

 Look what was in my email box! I must crochet Cookie and Elemo as they are my favorite Sesame Street Characters along with Kermit. Check these guys out they are soooo cute!

Hi Crocheters,                                                                                  
I remember watching Sesame Street when I was younger and to this day I call myself the cookie monster because I am obsessed with cookies. With that said, I must share this adorable Cookie Monster pattern; it's one of my favorites. Eyelash yarn is used which makes this a bit of an advanced crochet pattern.

Along with being an aunt to 7 kids, with one more on the way, I watch a lot of children's shows. I won't make you wait any longer. Below you can find some really neat crochet patterns from some great contributors.

More Fun Characters:
1. Elmo
2. Mario Plushie
3. Luigi Plushie
4. Spongebob
5. Minion from Despicable Me
6. Bender from Futurama
7. Amigurumi Hobbit Pattern

Free Crochet Patterns!
Be sure you download our 16 Free Crochet Shawl Patterns eBook. You'll find a shawl for every season.

Our sister site FaveCrafts.com also wants to share their 31 Cupcake Inspired Creations eBook. You can find fun cupcakes that are sewn, made with paper, beads, painted and more. Don't forget about FaveCrafts Radio on April 6. You can hear guests like Kristin Omdahl, Christy Tomlinson and more.    

Happy Hooking,

Editor of Hooked on Crochet

Even More Characters

Teeny Kitty Inspired by Hello Kitty This is such a cute pattern that even comes with three variations if you want a different look. It works up quickly and would make a great gift.

Little Yoda Crochet Pattern I've never actually seen Star Wars, but this is such a cute pattern I couldn't pass it up. Use any color yarn you want, but I think these colors are dead on.

 Cora

Canada Federal Budget...should be Interesting.

Some of the highlights:

- Total spending of $278.7 billion (includes $33 billion in debt payments), up one per cent from 2010-11.

- Total debt of $586 billion, up $29.6 billion from 2010-11.

- Projected deficit of $29.6 billion, with plans to balance the budget by 2015-16.

- $400 million to extend the ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes program for one year. The program offers rebates to help make homes more energy efficient.

- A new top-up benefit of up to $600 for single, low-income seniors and up to $840 for couples through the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Expected to cost more than $300 million. (works out o $1.20 a day or 36.00 a month)

- A new Family Caregiver Tax Credit which would save about $300 a year for people caring for sick or disabled relatives.

- A new 15 per cent Children's Arts Tax Credit for children's arts, culture, recreation and developmental activities which would save parents about $75 a year per child.

- A new initiative to attract health-care workers to rural and remote communities by forgiving up to $40,000 in student loans for doctors and $20,000 for nurses.

- A temporary Hiring Credit for Small Business of up to $1,000 against the increase in 2011 EI premiums to encourage hiring.

- Legislation to make the $2-billion Gas Tax Fund permanent to provide predictable infrastructure funding for municipalities.

Read it on Global News: Federal Budget 2011 | Balancing Act | Liveblog live blogging | Global News

The Liberals have said they won't support the budget...waiting on the NDP to see what they think.