You may have noticed that most amigurumi patterns say “gauge not important”. This means that it’s OK not to check the gauge before beginning the project, as long as you’re not worried about the project coming out to be exactly the same size as the example. This makes sense since the patterns are for toys [...]
If you aren’t already using locking stitch markers, you may want to seriously consider picking some up. I began my amigurumi projects with some circular stitch markers that I had left over from knitting. After having them fall off a few times halfway through a round, I realized that there must be a better way. [...]
My friend Mary found a bunny ami that she liked and asked me to make one for her 3-year-old daughter, Evelyn. I used the picture she found as a jumping off point, and this is the result. Meet Daisy. She’s about 7 inches tall in worsted weight yarn with a size D crochet hook. She [...]
[Note: This is the first in a series of tutorials for making amigurumi forms. I hope this will help you in designing your own patterns. Feedback welcome!] Amigurumi projects often include even increases to form circles, balls or cylinders with spiral crochet. Often, you will be called upon to “increase evenly” to a certain number [...]
I recently finished a project with very tight rounds (5 stitches) and had no idea how to get stuffing into the tiny space without it bunching, lumping and generally acting surly. I found two tools around the house that were just right for the job: plastic chopsticks and tweezers. The plastic chopsticks are long and [...]
I’ve finished the Cheery Cherry Cupcake for Kelly. Cute! I’m so glad she asked for it in pink and white. My original design was in pink and beige, and the white is very bright and happy. I’m pleased with the way that it turned out and hope that she will be, too. I’ll be bundling [...]
What a busy week! After getting my Etsy shop up late Sunday night, I’ve now got my first commission project. It’s for the Cheery Cherry Cupcake pictured here (which also starred in my first blog post). I’ll hopefully be working it up this weekend and sending it on to its new home on Monday. [...]
I’m excited to announce that my new Etsy store is open at shopamygurumi.etsy.com! It took all weekend to get the store set up, but I’m ecstatic that it’s finally open for business. My first item available for purchase is the lovely Nest Box pictured in the free Eggcelent Eggs pattern. I had so much fun [...]
