Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of crocheting (or knitting) little stuffed animals. It's Japanese entomology is ami=crocheted or knitted and nuigurumi=stuffed doll. (Wiki has a good article about Amigurumi!) Technically speaking, it mostly consists of single crochet stitched in the round.
My wonderful husband gave me a book of Amigurumi patterns as a gift not too long ago. So far my favorite thing that I've made is the Elephant. He's just too cute!
I really enjoyed this project. The pattern was long, and I did find it easy to forget where I was--so stitch markers and a pencil are necessary!
I highly recommend Easy Crochet Critters! The patterns are well written and easy to follow. Any difficult or unusual stitches are clearly explained.
I will be linking up at a variety of awesome link parties!
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Inspire Me Monday, A Round Tuit, I Made it Monday, Crafttastic Monday Link Party, CraftOMatic Monday, What's in the Gunny Sack?, Make it Great Monday, Make it Yourself Monday, Take a Look Tuesday, Craft and Tell, Terrific Tuesdays, Tip Toe Thru Tuesday, Show Me What You Got, Handmade Tuesdays, One Project at a Time, TOO Cute Tuesday, Cowgirl Up, Will Craft for..., We Did It! Wednesday, Your Whims Wednesday, What We Wore Read and Made, Show & Share, Made by Me, The Creative Spark, Wow Me Wednesday, Time for a Party, Inspiring Creativity, Will See it Wednesday, Whatever Goes Wednesday, It's a Party, Wow Us Wednesday, Let's Bloom, A Crafty Soiree, Show Off Your Stuff, Hookin Up With HoH, Creative Juice, Blog Link Party, Things I've Done, Catch a Glimpse, Chic and Crafty, Friday Favs Party, It's a Hodgepodge Friday, Flaunt it Friday, Kitchen Fun and Crafty Link Party, Shine on Fridays, I {heart} Fridays, Fridays Unfolded, Do Something Crafty, Friday Fun Party, Financial Friday, Live Love Laugh
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Sooo cute!!! I wish I could crochet!! ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's one of those things that is very intimidating at first, but once you get past the beginning hurdles its pretty simple. Give it a shot! :-)
DeleteI second that... Maybe I need to learn. My oldest loves elephants. Pinning this for later.
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooo CUTE!!!! I love to crochet but amigurumi has never been a strong point for me.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great work!
Thanks! Stitch markers and a pencil to mark up the pattern were key for me. :-)
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ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! I have crocheted some things but I'm not sure I could do anything THAT complicated!
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Shh! Don't tell, but it isn't as complicated as you might think! :-)
Deletei love elephants, and this one is so cute!
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Super Cute - Great Job! I have been taking a short break from amigurumi. I think it is time I start making them again. Your ami elephant is adorable :)
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DeleteToo Cute! I've been keeping my eye out for an elephant amigurumi crochet pattern as my son's girlfriend likes elephants. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLove this little elephant. I have been wanting to try amigurumi, but have been intimidated. I'd love to have you link this up to my new link party, Eat Make Grow: http://www.hideousdreadfulstinky.com/2012/08/eat-make-grow-thursday-blog-hop-1.html
ReplyDeleteHow sweet is this little elephant. I wonder if there will be more cuties added to the family!
ReplyDeletevisiting from someday crafts. This is very cute! I'm not a crocheter but I've been trying to convince my sisters to make me some of these cute things. :)
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Jacque
http://www.hopesanddreamsstudio.blogspot.com/
Such a cute little elephant! Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
i love it!! so cute! elephants are one of my fave animals!!! thanks so much for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!
ReplyDeleteOh, she's adorable!!! Found you at Bloom Designs party.
ReplyDeleteThis is Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize this week!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cute! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
ReplyDeleteRachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
So cute! Be sure and grab a featured button when you link up this week to I Made It! Monday.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is ADORABLE!!!!
ReplyDeletei would love for you to drop by our linky party over at live love laugh to share this with all of us
xx hope to see you soon
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Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog today! Come stop by and grab a featured button :) http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/08/your-whims-wednesday-72-and-features.html
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