Welcome to Sir Purl Grey!

Hello! My name is Phillip and I am an amigurumi artist from Calgary, Canada. I am a nerd at heart – my amigurumi designs are inspired by my passion for video games and comic books.
Nintendo Question Block Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Nintendo Question Block Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

The ? Block is just one of several iconic blocks from the Mario universe. It's always a mystery what's inside the ? Block. One hit can reveal a coin, a Super Mushroom, a Fire Flower, or one of the many power-ups that exist in the Mushroom Kingdom. Crochet yourself a...

read more
Cockatiel Birb Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Cockatiel Birb Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS size 8 (4.0 mm) crochet hook (for the body, beak, feet, wings) size 1 (2.25 mm) crochet hook (for attaching the crest) Yarns – yellow (Y), grey (G), orange (O), pink (P) polyester fibrefill 8.0 mm safety eyes pet brush ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain st = stitch sc...

read more
Crochet Flower Hat for your Pet(s) Pattern

Crochet Flower Hat for your Pet(s) Pattern

Sometimes when I'm thinking about what to crochet next, I'll look through my yarn stash for little odds and ends that I want to use up and then go from there. I had a bit of this light blue, and dark green that wasn't quite enough to make a full amigurumi. While...

read more
Pi Symbol Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Pi Symbol Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

March 14 is a special day for math enthusiasts everywhere. The date 3/14 or written as 3.14 is an approximation of pi (π), which is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. If you want to get even more specific,...

read more
Go to the blog for more posts and free amigurumi patterns!

My book

The Crochet Wildlife Guide 

A complete illustrated guide to amigurumi wildlife. Features my designs for animals from around the world and amigurumi patterns for beginners to experts.