There are so many types of crochet projects one can pursue whether it’s clothing, blankets, or décor. Today this post will focus on a style of crochet called amigurumi; a form of crochet originating from Japan. With this crochet style you can create stuffed toys or dolls. Most crochet techniques typically involve crocheting in lines, whereas amigurumi focuses on crocheting in spheres to create the body of the figure.
When I first learned this crochet style,
I first learned how to crochet simple chains, and how to read crochet patterns.
I then pivoted to learning to crochet a ball (it’s important to learn how to form
your project into a sphere rather than a flat circle). With lots of practice I felt
ready to follow a beginner friendly pattern.
This video below taught me the basics of amigurumi. She also included information on basic materials you’ll need. To start your project, she walks you through starting the “magic circle” which is a crochet technique for starting a basic sphere pattern.
When you feel confident in your new skills there’s many creators out there that publish patterns for little or no cost. This link below is from one of my favorite pattern makers.
Sometimes gathering supplies for a new craft can be intimidating or expensive. I started with one basic crochet hook and a cheap ball of yarn to see if I wanted to invest more in this craft. My collection grew into a beginner set of crochet hooks, row markers (these help you keep track of your progress in a pattern), stuffing, and a couple new colors of yarn. An interesting product I’ve seen are these DIY sets that include all of the yarn colors, hooks, and patterns you’ll need for a small, beginner friendly, and very cute plushie project. These can be somewhat spendy in my opinion for the size of the project, but they could make a very cute gift for the crafters in your life.
