How to customize amigurumi eyes to give character to your creations!!! There are many ways to give expression to our amigurumi, but one thing is certain: the eyes do most of the work! Among the many little amigurumi characters I’ve created over the years, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with different techniques, both for my own creative…
Batgirl Amigurumi: When Your Children Are Your Biggest Fans! Who are your biggest fans? Without a doubt, I can answer: my children. They are not only my source of inspiration, but also my support, my motivation, and, above all, the ones who constantly come up with new project requests. Because yes, they share their wishes,…
How to Start an Amigurumi Head (And Why It Changes Everything) When making amigurumi, the head is one of the most important parts. Yet many people think there’s only one way to start it. In reality, there are different methods.And more importantly: how you place your increases completely changes the final shape. Why Increase Placement…
Why Your Amigurumi Has Holes or Doesn’t Grow: Common Mistake and Solution If you’ve ever wondered why your amigurumi: has holes doesn’t hold its shape doesn’t grow as expected …you’re probably making a very common mistake. Common Mistake: Changing Stitches to Make Amigurumi Bigger Many crafters think that using a different stitch or working wider…
Crochet Color Change Introduction Color changing is a fundamental crochet technique, especially for those working on amigurumi, blankets, or striped projects. When to change color Color changes are usually done at the end of a stitch or round, before completing the last step of the stitch. This technique is used to create stripes, details, or…
BLO vs FLO Crochet: What They Mean and How to Use Them in Amigurumi When following a crochet pattern, especially in amigurumi projects, you will often see the abbreviations BLO and FLO. These crochet techniques are simple but extremely useful for creating texture, structure and decorative details in your projects. Understanding BLO and FLO in…
Crochet Easter Eggs: One Pattern with Different Yarns Crochet Easter eggs are a simple and fun project that can add a handmade touch to your seasonal decorations. One of the most interesting things about amigurumi is that the same pattern can look completely different depending on the yarn you use. For this project I used…
How to Make Crochet Increases for Amigurumi If you are starting to make amigurumi, sooner or later you will learn one essential technique: crochet increases. Increases are used to expand your work and shape your project. Without increases it would be impossible to create parts like the head, body, or legs of an amigurumi. The…
The Amigurumi Giraffe: A Beloved Creation If I had to tell you which creation has been the most loved of all…I would definitely talk about her. My amigurumi giraffe. The First Giraffe When I started the first one — yes, the very first of a long series — it took several days to finish. It…
What is Amigurumi: Introduction, Origins, and History Amigurumi is the Japanese art of creating small stuffed dolls and three-dimensional objects using crochet (and occasionally knitting). The term comes from two Japanese words: ami = knitted or crocheted nuigurumi = stuffed doll But what is amigurumi today, and why has it become so popular worldwide? The…