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    <title>Aselovers Journal — Handmade Amigurumi</title>
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    <description>Handmade amigurumi toys, gift guides and workshop journal.</description>
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      <title>When Should a Baby Get a Sleep Companion? An Age-by-Age Guide</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/c50d5e/8255453898/il_fullxfull.8255453898_7pxo.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;When Should a Baby Get a Sleep Companion? An Age-by-Age Guide&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;A sleep companion is the sweetest part of a bedtime routine — if it arrives at the right age. Here is when and how to introduce one.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Amigurumi Gift Guide: Which Crochet Toy for Which Age?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/giftsets.png&quot; alt=&quot;Amigurumi Gift Guide: Which Crochet Toy for Which Age?&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;From newborns to preschoolers, how to pick the right crochet toy for each age — a short, practical gift guide.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Welcome-Baby Gifts: 8 Ideas for the Hospital Visit and First Weeks</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/514654/8270871016/il_fullxfull.8270871016_2w0e.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Welcome-Baby Gifts: 8 Ideas for the Hospital Visit and First Weeks&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The baby news arrived and the visit is coming up. Here is how to show up with a gift unlike anyone else’s.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How to Choose a Crochet Doll: A Guide to Dressed Amigurumi Dolls</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/bd0d81/8258880638/il_fullxfull.8258880638_fhaz.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;How to Choose a Crochet Doll: A Guide to Dressed Amigurumi Dolls&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crochet dolls are Turkey’s most-searched handmade toy. But not every doll in the window is equal — here is how to tell quality apart.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>What Is a “Breathable” Sleep Companion — and Why Does It Matter?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/972844/8262935736/il_fullxfull.8262935736_t4t9.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;What Is a “Breathable” Sleep Companion — and Why Does It Matter?&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Breathable sleep companion” is one of the most-searched phrases lately. Marketing talk, or a real safety feature? Let’s look closely at the fabric.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>What to Gift a Newborn? 7 Handmade Ideas That Last</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/process/step1.webp&quot; alt=&quot;What to Gift a Newborn? 7 Handmade Ideas That Last&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Heading to a welcome-baby visit? Here is how to choose a newborn gift that gets kept for years, not forgotten in a drawer.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How to Choose a Crochet Toy: A Short Guide to Quality Amigurumi</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/toys.png&quot; alt=&quot;How to Choose a Crochet Toy: A Short Guide to Quality Amigurumi&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;What separates a good crochet toy from a cheap one? Yarn, eyes, tension and who made it — the things we check before buying.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Summer Crochet Bags: 5 Handmade Styles from Beach to Evening</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/576f79/8211765562/il_fullxfull.8211765562_9gno.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Summer Crochet Bags: 5 Handmade Styles from Beach to Evening&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Crochet bags own this summer’s shop windows. Which style fits which moment? Five handmade looks, from beach days to evening invites.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Crochet Curtain Tiebacks: Handmade Animal Tiebacks for the Nursery</title>
      <link>https://aseloves.com/en/blog/orgu-perde-tutucu-amigurumi</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/tiebacks.png&quot; alt=&quot;Crochet Curtain Tiebacks: Handmade Animal Tiebacks for the Nursery&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;What is a crochet curtain tieback, how do you use one in a nursery, and why do handmade animal tiebacks stand out? A short, practical guide.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Safari Nursery Ideas: Decorating with Handmade Amigurumi Animals</title>
      <link>https://aseloves.com/en/blog/safari-temali-bebek-odasi-amigurumi</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/safari.png&quot; alt=&quot;Safari Nursery Ideas: Decorating with Handmade Amigurumi Animals&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to put together a safari nursery: a calm colour palette, amigurumi animals like giraffes and elephants, and practical ideas for a warm, natural look.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Baby Girl Gift Ideas: Handmade Picks from Hair Clips to Dolls</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/9d221b/8107755368/il_fullxfull.8107755368_dhty.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Baby Girl Gift Ideas: Handmade Picks from Hair Clips to Dolls&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Baby-girl gifts usually mean the same pink boxes. The handmade world offers far more graceful options: hair clips, dolls, unicorns…&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Baby Boy Gift Ideas: Dinosaur, Dragon and Robot Amigurumi</title>
      <link>https://aseloves.com/en/blog/erkek-bebek-hediyesi-fikirleri</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/59b4f7/8146345512/il_fullxfull.8146345512_2o4w.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Baby Boy Gift Ideas: Dinosaur, Dragon and Robot Amigurumi&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;For anyone stuck at the blue-onesie stage of baby-boy gifting: the crochet world has dinosaurs, dragons and robots. Name embroidery included.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>First Birthday Gift Ideas That Actually Get Kept</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/71007d/8221662071/il_fullxfull.8221662071_tbok.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;First Birthday Gift Ideas That Actually Get Kept&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first birthday celebrates surviving year one as much as the baby. The gift should match the memory: something kept, not consumed.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A Handmade Wedding Gift: The Amigurumi Bride and Groom</title>
      <link>https://aseloves.com/en/blog/dugun-nisan-el-yapimi-hediye</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/840e63/8062180469/il_fullxfull.8062180469_kle6.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;A Handmade Wedding Gift: The Amigurumi Bride and Groom&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;A wedding gift doesn’t have to be cash in an envelope. There’s an alternative that makes the couple smile years later: a crochet bride and groom made to look like them.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Choosing Toys the Montessori Way — and Where Handmade Fits</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://i.etsystatic.com/65409401/r/il/f35843/8158911126/il_fullxfull.8158911126_i2dt.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Choosing Toys the Montessori Way — and Where Handmade Fits&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Montessori toy search usually starts and ends at wood. But the philosophy is about principles, not materials: natural, simple, open-ended.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Are Amigurumi Toys Safe for Babies? The Complete Organic Safety Guide</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/safari.png&quot; alt=&quot;Are Amigurumi Toys Safe for Babies? The Complete Organic Safety Guide&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is crochet amigurumi safe for your baby? Learn about organic yarn, safety eyes vs. embroidered eyes, choking hazards, an age-by-age guide, and how to choose a truly baby-safe handmade toy.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How to Choose Natural, Handmade Amigurumi Toys</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/dolls.png&quot; alt=&quot;How to Choose Natural, Handmade Amigurumi Toys&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Essential tips on organic yarn types and safety standards when choosing healthy toys for your baby.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Guide to Shipping Handmade Gifts to USA and Europe</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/giftsets.png&quot; alt=&quot;Guide to Shipping Handmade Gifts to USA and Europe&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to send custom handmade baby gifts from Turkey to USA/Europe quickly and safely.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>What is an Amigurumi Sleep Companion? Baby Sleep Routine</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/bunny.png&quot; alt=&quot;What is an Amigurumi Sleep Companion? Baby Sleep Routine&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The role of a sleep companion in helping babies self-soothe and how to choose the right toy.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Amigurumi Photography Prop Ideas for Newborn Photoshoots</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/tiebacks.png&quot; alt=&quot;Amigurumi Photography Prop Ideas for Newborn Photoshoots&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cute, baby-safe and organic hand-knitted amigurumi prop ideas for newborn photo shoots.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Most Popular Amigurumi Animal Models and Their Meanings</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/safari.png&quot; alt=&quot;Most Popular Amigurumi Animal Models and Their Meanings&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;From bunnies to koalas, the pedagogical role of amigurumi animal toys in baby development.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Gift Selection Guide for Baby Shower Parties</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/giftsets.png&quot; alt=&quot;Gift Selection Guide for Baby Shower Parties&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Memorable, practical, and personalized crochet gift ideas that stand out at baby showers.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Handmade and Amigurumi Decor Touches for Baby Nurseries</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/tiebacks.png&quot; alt=&quot;Handmade and Amigurumi Decor Touches for Baby Nurseries&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nordic-style nursery decor tips with handmade baskets, knitted wall hangings, and amigurumi.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Teether and Amigurumi Sets: A Guide to the Teething Period</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/toys.png&quot; alt=&quot;Teether and Amigurumi Sets: A Guide to the Teething Period&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The benefits of organic maple teethers and amigurumi sets for baby teething and development.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Why You Should Choose Amigurumi Over Plastic Toys</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/toys.png&quot; alt=&quot;Why You Should Choose Amigurumi Over Plastic Toys&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Microplastic risks of plastic toys and the benefits of choosing sustainable handmade crochet toys.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>Why a Personalized Baby Gift Means So Much</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/giftsets.png&quot; alt=&quot;Why a Personalized Baby Gift Means So Much&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;A hand-crocheted gift with a name on it is the warmest way to say “you were waited for.”&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Story Behind Personalized Embroidered Amigurumi Toys</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/safari.png&quot; alt=&quot;The Story Behind Personalized Embroidered Amigurumi Toys&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;The creation process of bespoke embroidered amigurumi toys made special with names.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>How to Clean and Care for a Handmade Amigurumi</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/bunny.png&quot; alt=&quot;How to Clean and Care for a Handmade Amigurumi&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;With gentle care, handmade toys stay lovely for years. A few simple tips.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>The Story of a Piece: From First Stitch to Your Door</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/safari.png&quot; alt=&quot;The Story of a Piece: From First Stitch to Your Door&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Between your order and the box at your door: yarn, patience, and tiny details.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>A Guide to Meaningful Gifts for a Newborn</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>&lt;img src=&quot;https://aseloves.com/images/categories/giftsets.png&quot; alt=&quot;A Guide to Meaningful Gifts for a Newborn&quot; /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Baby shower or welcome-baby: ideas for memorable, personal, and safe gifts.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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