The word amigurumi is a combination of two Japanese words: “ami”, meaning crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi” meaning stuffed doll. You can make these stuffed toys in any size you want, but they’re usually small and crocheted in lightweight yarns.
Amigurumi boomed in popularity in the early 00s in the US and the UK. Meanwhile in Japan, crafters have been in on the secret for decades!
Amigurumi is simply the name given to the little characters, and crochet is the craft most commonly used to make them! Although it's more popular to crochet amigurumi, they can also be knitted.
Amigurumi doesn’t have to be difficult! Once you’ve picked up some basic crochet techniques and found a beginner pattern that breaks down the steps, it should be smooth stitching! To keep it simple, why not go for a chunkier pattern and yarn? You’ll be able to see your stitches and spot any mistakes right away.
If you have a good grasp of basic crochet techniques, and you know how to read a crochet pattern, making amigurumi will be super easy for you.
