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Reading patterns

May 2, 2018

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.…

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Increase

January 1, 2013

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…

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Magic ring or circle

January 1, 2013

Often one of the first questions when you’re ready for your first amigurumi pattern is ā€œwhat the heck is a magic circle in crochet?ā€. Learning how…

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Single crochet

January 1, 2013

The single crochet is the building block of amigurumi, luckily it’s pretty simple.Ā Each stitch makes a ā€œvā€ shape, and consists of a front loop and a…

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Double crochet

January 1, 2013

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…

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Colour changes

January 1, 2013

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…

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Chain

January 1, 2013

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…

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Popcorn stitch

January 1, 2013

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…

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Back loop only

January 1, 2013

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 –…