Amigurumi is a Japanese craft technique for crocheting or knitting small stuffed animals. Basically an Animal Crochet Kit For Beginners!
The word comes from Japanese:
ami = knitted/crocheted
nuigurumi = stuffed toy / plush doll
Everything you need to create cute crochet animals, with beginner-friendly patterns, quality yarn, and easy-to-follow instructions, everything is included in these kits. Perfect for first-time crocheters or as a thoughtful gift for crafty teenagers..
At first, amigurumi crochet patterns look complicated, here is what the abbreviations mean:
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease
rnd = round
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
( ) x 6 = repeat 6 times
[12] = total stitches at end of round
Example:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring → Make 6 single crochets into the ring