WHAT IS AMIGURUMI?

Amigurumi, a popular type of crochet, is a portmanteau of two Japanese terms: ami, meaning crocheted or knitted; and nuigurumi, a stuffed doll. It often takes the form of an animal or fantastical creature with an aesthetic that’s best described as kawaii or cute. This makes amigurumi ideal for kids or anyone that likes button noses and rosy cheeks.

Are you hooked but don’t know where to start? Then this class is for you! Students will learn the basics of amigurumi, learn to shape little creatures, create different facial expressions, and dress up their creations. By the end of the classes you will be able to go home with this cute bunny.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS: 

Students should know how to crochet even, single stitches

AMIGURUMI SKILLS TO BE TAUGHT: 

• pattern reading

• magic loop

• crocheting in a spiral 

• working with multiples of six

• using stitch markers to keep track of your rounds (which are actually spirals)

• increasing stitches 

• invisibly decreasing stitches

• working with safety eyes

• adding facial expressions (smirks, eyebrows, eyelids, frowns)

• stuffing your amigurumi without lumps 

• stitching together two- and three-dimensional pieces