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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you think of a temperature project, you probably think blankets, right? You picture those bright rainbow stripes. I don’t know when temperature projects became synonymous with temperature blankets, but it’s incredibly misleading and discouraging. Blankets aren’t for everyone and they can be very challenging to finish. So let’s get out of this blanket covered box and talk about 5 […]
When it comes to the wonderful world of amigurumi, stuffing seems like the easy part, right? Just grab some polyfil, fill the project and go! Not quite. There’s actually several common pitfalls with stuffing that can ruin all your hard work. That’s why today we’re talking about 5 tricks you didn’t know about stuffing amigurumi! 5 Tricks You Didn’t Know […]
Whether you’re new to the crochet world or a seasoned crocheter, it’s likely you’ve heard about pattern testing. Like a lot of things in crochet, everyone has their own style whether they’re running the pattern test or contributing as a tester. There’s lot to remember and sometimes it’s hard to know what to expect. But don’t worry! This is your […]
When you think of wavy stitches, what comes to mind? Maybe the classic chevron stitch? Or maybe a combination of shell stitches? Don’t get me wrong, those are beautiful stitch combinations, but those are hard to use for amigurumi because the stuffing pokes through easily. What if I told you there’s a wavy stitch that’s tight enough that you can […]
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