Have you ever worked on an amigurumi project that involves color changes? Maybe the head is a different color than the body or you’re trying to create stripes? Changing colors isn’t hard in and of itself, but it can leave a pretty noticeable line. While this is fine for some things, it can be frustrating to have all your hard […]
Have you ever finished a project and wanted to share your achievement with other people? But as you hold up your phone and snap a picture, you realize the photo just doesn’t do your toy justice. Maybe it’s dark or maybe there’s distracting clutter in the background. Either way, your beautiful creation isn’t getting the chance to shine. Don’t worry. […]
As you get more and more skilled at making amigurumi, you’ll come across more stitches being used than just single crochet. While the single crochet is still the base of every amigurumi, there’s loads of other stitches that can be used to create designs, textures, or mimic shapes. That’s why today we’re covering 4 useful crochet stitches to add to […]
Whether you’re making amigurumi or any other type of crochet project, sewing is everyone’s least favorite task (minus the rare few that enjoy it). No one wants to sit and weave in ends or fiddle with placing limbs in just the right spot. That’s why no sew patterns–especially amigurumi patterns–have become so popular. But what if we’re over-complicating things? That’s […]
There’s tons and tons of textured stitches out there, but generally they’re designed for flat pieces. You’ll find all sorts of gorgeous bags, garments and accessories made with different textured stitches. But what about amigurumi? While not every stitch works for amigurumi, there are plenty that do! In this guide, Textured Stitches Made Easy: The Bar Stitch, I’ll show you […]
Have you ever come across a super cute pattern and you can’t wait to make it, but you want to use a different type of yarn? When it comes to amigurumi, switching out yarn types is pretty common and usually totally fine. However, not every substitution will work out the way you think. And that’s why we’re going to talk […]
It’s time for the next installment of the Shaping Series and this time we’re talking all about ears! How you create the ears for your amigurumi can vastly change the overall look of your project. Do you want them to be stiff and point straight up? Maybe you want long, floppy ears? No problem! We’ll cover the all basics in […]
Surface crochet is one of those techniques that you’ve probably heard of, but never looked too closely at. You typically see it used to decorate flat projects like bags and blankets. However, this hidden gem of a technique is amazing for amigurumi too! From simple decorations to an alternative to sewing, you’ll want to check it out. In this tutorial […]
Facial sculpting is one of those techniques you’re bound to come across the longer you make amigurumi, but it’s not something that’s commonly mentioned either. Did you know it’s actually not as hard as it seems? Plus it’s a technique that can take your amigurumi skills to the next level. Let’s get into the basics of face sculpting for amigurumi […]
Have you ever tried using foundation stitches before? If not, you’re definitely missing out. They take all the tedious work out of creating that initial foundation chain and give you a much more flexible fabric. Even though they might seem complicated at first, this post will walk you through how to make foundation stitches with no problem! NOTE: All stitches […]
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