Whether you are familiar with both techniques or neither, this blog post is for you.
The best part about amigurumi is that it uses only a few techniques that can be learned quickly and uses the most basic of stitches, the single crochet. There is so much space to manipulate your project when working “in the round”. When working in the round, we will be working in a circle.Īmigurumi often uses the technique called the “ magic ring” or the “ magic circle” (same thing!) This allows us to work in a circular shape which is a much easier way to achieve 3D shapes as you see with so many different dolls.
When working in the row, you will start your projects by chaining. If you already have some experience with crochet, you are probably familiar with working in the row. When working with Amigurumi, although not always, you will most often you will be working “in the round”. And since you’re visiting my blog, I am going to make the safe assumption that you want to get into Amigurumi! Amigurumi is the Japanese art from of crocheted or knitted dolls and it’s starting to gain some popularity and for good reason. Learning to crochet is such an exciting skill to learn and the possibilities of what you can make are endless.
#Amigurumi patterns free
All of them are free and accessible on blog – scroll down to find them! If you’re looking to get even more eco-friendly, then make sure to look out for recycled yarn or you can even reclaim yarn yourself from old sweaters but unraveling it, wetting it and leaving it to dry.TLDR This list of patterns is for anyone who have little to no experience with crochet or for those looking to make a super quick project. Many of these things can contribute to a more eco-friendly lifestyle as you create your own household and reusable items and gifts for others. Aside from amigurumi, some other things you can make with the same techniques and can be easier to make while you practice, include bookmarks, facemasks, baby blankets, coasters, and many others. One of the best things about crochet is that once you master the steps above, you can make so many things before having to learn further stitches. This video will help you to learn all these techniques above. You can change the size of your hook to larger or smaller to help you out with this as first. Tip: Make sure the stitches are even, not too loose or tight and this will give you trouble later. You can easily count how many chain stitches you’ve made by counting the ‘v shapes’ on your chain. This is your first chain and you repeat this method for as many as your pattern asks for. You’ll pass your hook in front of the yarn under and around it (a counter-clockwise motion), hook the yarn and pull it through your slip knot. In your other hand, you will have the yarn pulled tautly. You’ll start with your hook facing up with your slip knot on top in your dominant hand. Making a Chain: Most crochet projects will begin with a length of chain which makes your foundation chain so take your time to master this. There are several ways to do this so if you find one that’s difficult, try another method until you find one that works for you. Slipknot: This is how you create the first loop on your hook. Apart from sources like Amigurumi Treasures, you can purchase patterns online.ģ. Row counter - you can get digital row counters but you can also just use a pen and paper to note down where you are with regards to your pattern.Īnd, of course, you’ll need a pattern you love.
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