crocheting amigurumi

[popcornpuppy]

How many members are familiar with amigurumi? (Pronounced am-ee-go-room- ee)It is Japanese for "cute yarn". They are small items that are knitted or crocheted and use very little yarn.
I just found this craft a few days ago and I am hooked (crochet hooked)

I was looking up patterns online for crochet teddy bears when I found amigurumi.
One site I found was Lionbrand.com and it had this cute chicken I want to try and make.

link: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90229AD.html?noImages=


Does any one else know of websites that have amigurumi patterns? I'm always looking for new things to try

What are your experiences with amigurumi?

 

[mcjerdensfarm]

This link has several patterns.

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/amigurumi.php

I make these for my students as "prizes" that they must earn. Have fun with it!

 

[canine46]

I do these too !!!!
they are way to much fun
i just googled amigurumi and loads of free patterns
i've done
dog, horse, frog (love frog) hearts, turtle(way cute)
i must now do the chicken!!!!!
Like i need more stuff to create, i have an order for 12 horse pillows
and I am giving myself a deadline of monday to have them
done, but....how long could the chicken take.....off to find my white
yarn and hooks
thanks for the link

 

[saddina]

I do them for the children's shelter.

 

[jojo54]

What a neat idea!

 

[algopurple]

I love amigurumi even if I have not tried to make any yet. I have so many patterns and youtube links bookmarked its unreal!

 

[elcunni75]

Google 'amigurumi free patterns' and Poof! all sorts appear!

I LOVE to do these.. they work up quick.. well maybe I just think so 'cause I just can't wait to see what they look like finished!
I have made a dolphin, weiner dog and lobster! Need to get busy making a penguin and hippo!
HeeHee!

Enjoy!

Hugs!
Erin

 

[plight79]

I love your amigurimi chick! Have you ever seen the book: Super Happy Crochet Cute? I always look aat it when I'm in the bookstore, but I am more of a knitter and I need to hone my crochet skills before I tackle these.

 

[popcornpuppy]

Quote:
No, I haven't seen or heard of that book. But Now I will have to find a copy

And I haven't tried making the chick yet, I don't have any yellow yarn at the moment

 

[WriterofWords]

I printed that one a couple of others out for my students to try today. They are simple circles and don't have to be perfect and so are a great first experiment with circles!