#amigurumi tutorial

Tips for amigurumi(recommend you watch before, and/or after you learn the basics of amigurumi):

https://youtu.be/v7eI-JD-Ajw

amigurumi basics(use a crochet hook that’s a size down from the recommended, so for example, if you’re using weight 4 yarn that recommends a 5 mm hook, use a 4 mm crochet hook):

https://youtu.be/ushHnIxLdYw

How to read crochet patterns(description of the video has all the abbreviations laid out in a list):

https://youtu.be/-5JQkbqzvzw

And here’s an abbreviation chart. Admittedly some of it looks a bit odd, but when looking for beginner patterns, generally people have a list of abbreviations in the pattern to help you out.

How to block a project(so say you have a square that isn’t looking so square, you can block it, and then it will gain its blocky shape):

https://youtu.be/v0Hfu0byjxs

Recommended beginner projects!

Simple coasters, very easy to do(uses the magic circle, double crochet, slip stitches, and increases)

https://youtu.be/vItcjc8nJ9o

Fingerless gloves, easy to do.(may have a bit of trial and error in how long you want it, but besides that it’s very easy and fun. Uses treble crochet.)

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/fingerless-gloves-pattern-978086

Leg warmers, easy to do.(just chain a few less then you initially think, otherwise you’ll have to add drawstrings. Uses double crochet, and slip stitch.)

https://www.bhookedcrochet.com/2014/10/16/beginner-crochet-leg-warmers/

Flower buds: very easy to do.(uses single crochets, double crochets, and some easy sewing) she explains it very carefully, and is a wonderful beginner project.

https://youtu.be/v2dIRtdbX7E

A collection of crochet patterns:

I have a wonderful collection of crochet patterns you can find here! If my icon is on a card, that means I still need to edit it.

Other random tips:

Make sure you stretch your hands! It’s super important you keep your hands limber and flexible, especially because they can get tense after a session of crocheting. Here’s this cool chart thing I found showing some very good hand stretches!

If you’re purchasing new crochet hooks, make sure they have handles. It doesn’t have to be huge, but if your crochet hook has a handle of any sort, it’ll make your crafting easier, and your hands will thank you.

When doing repeated rounds(like round 6-15 single crochet all the way around) try using the calculator on your phone. So for example: from round 5 to 9 single crochet only, you’d put in 4 + 1, hit equal, and every time you start another round hit equal again until you’ve gotten to the final round it says to do that. Yes I know stitch counters are a thing, but I’m pretty sure this is different.

Paper clips are good replacements for stitch markers! I recommend those flexible, kind of plastic ones? Any should work though. Also twist ties, crafty pipe cleaners, bobby pins, and other random bits are good stitch marker replacements!

When you end up clipping off little yarn snippets from your projects, don’t throw them away! You can cut up those snippets and use it to fill plushie projects. Just get a little ziploc bag or something and put them in there.

Yarn weight can be confusing, so here’s a chart to help you out! When it comes to yarn ply… things can get confusing(at least for me), so for now, maybe just stick to patterns that specify what weight it is.

🐶Amigurumi doll of Foxy the Fox from a videogame "Five Nights at Freddy's" by Codi Hudnall

Ravelry PDF Download

Video tutorial

(you can find the other characters from FNAF in Codi's Ravelry store, and these patterns are free too!)

🐶 Super cute fluffy bee by "Toristory Creations"

Written pattern

Video tutorial

🐶 Easy strawberry by Bella Coco

Written pattern

Video tutorial

🐶 Scrap Yarn Worm by Joyce Noverr

Ravelry PDF download

Video tutorial

🐶 Tonk the Turtle by "Beyond the Lens"

Video tutorial

(there are TONS of left- and right-handed amigurumi tutorials on this channel that are completely FREE. Also a lot of other crochet things. I really recommend subscribing!)

Please see the descriptions of the videos to find additional info.

Happy crocheting and happy International Lefthanders Day!