amigurumi tutorial

Amigurumi: Basic Techniques

    Here’s a quick photo guide showing you some basic amigurumi techniques to get you started making your own adorable creations! Single Crochet in the Round / Front Loop Only Single Crochet & Back Loop Only Single Crochet Placing Stitch Markers Increasing Making an Invisible Decrease   This tutorial begins after you’ve made your magic circle.  If you haven’t made your magic circle and need help, Click HERE for my magic circle photo guide!   Making Single Crochet in the Round  Making a single crochet in the round is just like making a single…

How To Make A Magic Circle

      In the world of amigurumi, a big problem when just starting can be the dreaded and elusive magic circle. It’s one of the ways you can crochet in the round to get started making some really cute amigurumi. Don’t let the magic circle intimidate you! Come on in yarnie friends, I’ll help you out! I’ve put together this photo guide and video to help you make a magic circle!   Bear in mind that I am left-handed and my photo guide reflects this – Right-handed crocheters: you…

Tools You Need to Start Making Amigurumi

Hey! Are you ready to start making amigurumi? I remember when I first started and I had no idea what I needed. Here’s a list of must-have tools for making amigurumi, as well as some of my other favorite items that I have found helpful! Yarn First things first: the yarn. Many amigurumi patterns are made using Worsted Weight Medium #4 yarn. Some of my favorites are: Red Heart Super Saver Lion Brand Heartland Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Joann’s Big Twist Value I use a lot of acrylic yarn for amigurumi since it…

How to Embroider a Simple Smile on Amigurumi

I love amigurumi. Like, a lot. For me, part of the fun of making amigurumi is that you tend to pick up a few extra skills along the way that you otherwise may not have. For example, I’ve always found embroidery beautiful but it was never something I had the urge to learn. When I started making amigurumi however, I quickly learned that I had to pick up a few tricks to make them really come to life. There are a few simple methods that will really help you up your ami game. What I’m going…