Everything You Need to Know About Amigurumi Eyes

When you think of amigurumi eyes, safety eyes probably come to mind, right? But did you know that there’s a bunch of different options for creating beautiful eyes on your amigurumi? Safety eyes are great, but they don’t always work for every project. In this article we’re covering everything you need to know about amigurumi eyes so you can create […]

Take Better Photos of Your Amigurumi on a Budget

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. […]

Sew vs No Sew Amigurumi Patterns: Which is Better?

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 […]

How to Know When to Switch Yarn Types

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 […]

Shaping Amigurumi: How to Make Ears

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 […]

How to Use Surface Crochet on Amigurumi

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 […]

How to Make Foundation Stitches

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 […]