Introduction to Amigurumi

                                                       Introduction to Amigurumi

Amigurumi, which derived from the Japanese word, crocheted stuffed doll, is a Japanese art of crocheting small stuff animal or anthropomorphic creature.

They are crocheted using a ball of yarn in a continuous rounds of single crochet.

Usually, the head is crocheted larger as compared to its body in order to exert a sense of cuteness. They are mainly collected for aesthetic reasons.  

                                                                                                         

After which, plastic safety eyes would be attached to the head with washer to secure it from falling out. Eyes will be attached to the anthropomorphic creature or item to make them 'Alive':)

Fiberfill or Polyester Fill, will be used to stuff the dolls to give its shape and puffiness. Sometimes, felt will be glued on to portray some of its features.

Finally, after all the different parts, head, body, hands, legs are crocheted, sewing will be needed to stitch all parts as a whole to give a finalized, adorable look.










              Tada! It's Finished:) Start on your Amigurumi journey now! :)