Safety eyes are an essential craft tool that add personality to your amigurumi. If you’re making your amigurumi for a young child though, you may want to reconsider the use of safety eyes. As always with small objects, there is a risk of choking if the safety eyes come loose.
There are so many cute alternatives to safety eyes! I’ve compiled some options for you so keep reading!
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Many amigurumi makers choose pure cotton yarn for their amigurumi. They want the softest and purest choices for little ones – items that parents and makers can both feel good about. But what if you want to take it a step further and source organic cotton yarn?
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Yan Schenkel’s whimsical crochet animals of “Animal Friends of Pica Pau” captured my attention back in 2020 and was a big reason I got into amigurumi. What makes it so special?
Can I fly with a crochet hook? Can I fly with craft scissors? These are questions I hear a lot in different crochet groups. Results may vary internationally but here in the U.S., we usually don’t need to worry about our notions being confiscated.
Keep reading to see what was in my crochet bag on a recent flight!
How do you attach hair to amigurumi? Knowing how to attach hair to amigurumi is an important skill for amigurumi designers and makers. Hair and curls add visual interest and can completely change the look of your amigurumi.
Keep reading for three ways to attach hair to amigurumi!
Ever scroll through Instagram, pause on an image and think, wow, that’s next level!
We’ll go into the reasons why and I’ll share three amigurumi crochet patterns that will teach new skills, add visual interest to your projects, and level up your amigurumi game.
Happy November: cooler temps and cozy winter crochet projects! One of my favorite yarns to work with in the winter is Bernat Velvet Yarn by Yarnspirations. My velvet knotted scrunchies are made with it and it’s great for other accessories, too.
Last week the morning temps dropped into the high 30s, which always kicks my winter crochet rear into gear. Amigurumi takes a back seat and I’m all about those cozy projects.
My go-to yarn for making amigurumi is usually 100% cotton or a cotton/acrylic blend from a big-name yarn store. The pros are many: it’s easy to find, it’s cheap, and the color range is vast. But there’s another choice out there for amigurumi: hand-dyed yarn.
Two weeks ago I wrote a post on my favorite yarn for amigurumi: you can go read it here. While the cotton/acrylic blend will always be my favorite for traditional amigurumi, I also love crocheting with velvet yarn for its squish factor. But squish has its downsides – for the novice amigurumist, furry yarn like velvet hides stitches and makes counting difficult. But even beginners can conquer velvet! Keep reading for my best tips for crocheting amigurumi with velvet yarn.
Ever walk into the yarn aisle and become paralyzed by all the options? Which yarn is best for amigurumi?
Yarn choice matters when it comes to amigurumi. You want your amigurumi to stand the test of time, withstand the play of children, and to look amazing! If you ask the Internet you’ll get a billion different answers and hear, “Whatever’s in your stash! You can use any yarn!”
And it’s true. You COULD use any yarn. But I’m going to make myself unpopular and say that you might not want to.
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