One of my favourite things about crochet is how flexible it is. I get a huge kick out of seeing the different versions of dolls that…
Learn everything you need to get started crocheting - an introduction to the building blocks, the tools you'll need and some simple starting patterns. You'll be hoarding…
This how to read amigurumi patterns guide is specific to 53stitches patterns, however you’ll find similar grouping and abbreviations used in other patterns you come across.…
If you’re new to amigurumi or crochet and are finding it hard to remember how to complete all of the stitches (or even what all of…
Joining crochet pieces together is often people’s least favourite part of creating adorable amigurumi dolls. Some of that stems from not being sure what the best…
There are two sides to each amigurumi piece that have slightly different patterns or textures. This is because, unlike a flat crochet piece, your amigurumi pieces…
When I was first starting out with amigurumi, hair was always the most daunting part. I’ve since learnt a few different methods for doing various hairstyles…
A front loop only stitch is the same as a regular stitch, except instead of going under both loops of a stitch, we’re going to go…
An increase is one of the building blocks of amigurumi – luckily, once you’ve mastered the single crochet it’s very simple. You may also see an…
Often one of the first questions when you’re ready for your first amigurumi pattern is “what the heck is a magic circle in crochet?”. Learning how…
The single crochet is the building block of amigurumi, luckily it’s pretty simple. Each stitch makes a “v” shape, and consists of a front loop and a…
Before inserting your hook in the next stitch, yarn over. Now insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over again and pull through. You now have…
In the wonderful world of amigurumi, one of the skills you’ll likely want to learn sooner rather than later, is how to change yarn colours in…
Learning to pick up stitches is really useful, though it’s something a lot of crocheters (especially with amigurumi) may not learn for a while. How to…
To make a crochet chain, first make a slip knot and put it on your hook. Follow the link to a tutorial on slip knots if…
The popcorn stitch is the first of the crochet stitches outside the basics that I learnt. In amigurumi it’s a great stitch for creating little thumbs…
This stitch is the same as the front loop only stitch, except (as the name implies) we are crocheting into the back loop this time –…
The half double crochet stitch (US terms) isn’t used too often in amigurumi, but every now and then I’ll bust it out if I need a…
