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Amigurumi

Amigurumi Crochet

Patterns and tutorials using the hot new technique from Japan. Crochet items made with a series of tubes. Many amigurumi crochet patterns are for unique and stylish stuffed animals.

All the website owners have also included their favorite amigurumi crochet tips.
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Great Amigurumi Websites

Perky the Cat

This crochet kitty, while not originally designed as Amigurumi, is created using the same techniques. A special thanks to the site owner for sharing an old crochet pattern and making it new again.

Crochet Yarn Choice Crafty Tip
The original pattern calls for traditional 4-ply acrylic. To make your kitty as an Amigurumi use sock yarn or other similarly thin yarn.
 
 
KatesCache

Handknitted and crocheted items made with care. Charming Amigurumi, holiday inspired items, pet items and teddy bears are just some of the crochet and knitted items that I make. My handiwork needs some homes!

Crochet Pattern Reading Crafty Tip
To mark your place on a pattern when you need to stop working and to keep from getting confused about which line of the pattern you are working on as you work, I always use small posty notes. They are cheap and can be used over and over again.
 
Free Amigurumi Patterns from Suncatcher Eyes

From the talented artisan who brings us acryllic eyes for crafting, comes a growing collection of charming crochet amigurumi patterns. Crochet these charming pieces using the hand-painted safety eyes which can be purchased from the site or by embroidering you own.

Crochet Amigurumi Crafty Tip
It is easier to hide your stitches if you sew on the face of your amigurumi before you close up the head.
 
unatuna

Original hand crafted Japanese inspired crochet items from cell phone straps to clip on cat ears. I am inspired by both amigurumi and cosplay. My items are both functional and just plain cute!

Crafty Tip
I find that cute sells. If there is any way to "cute" up your crafts do so! For instance just by adding a cute little heart button on a doll gives it that extra "original" and cute factor that will make someone look twice at your items.
 

The name says it all, fun amigurumi. When we last checked in with this site there were 8 wonderful and unique patterns to crochet your own monkeyroos, hippos, dogs and cats.

Crafty Tip
When making amigurumi leave long tails on each piece once you finish crocheting. You can use the tails to sew the pieces together and have fewer ends to fuss with and achieve a more secure join.