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Crochet Amigurumi

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frazzledblob · 26/04/2011 17:07

I am really enjoying creating lots of different creatures for the dc at the moment and wondered if anyone else is making any at the moment?

Are there any knitters doing amigurumi?

I have mostly followed patterns but have attempted a couple of easy ones without patterns as I could not find one for what DD wanted! However, I am not very good at making a note of the stitches I have used so these are likely to be one off pieces.

If anyone has any tips for designing your own creatures I would love to hear them as there is one I want to make at the moment but I am struggling with how to translate a picture into crochet. I could go down the trial and error route but I am very impatient

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SpotsMumSally · 02/05/2011 15:20

I finished mine (on profile). I changed the position of the eyes from the pattern, I wish I had left them where they should have been, but I am pleased I managed one! I sewed the eyes as I don't have any nice ones.

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frazzledblob · 02/05/2011 22:21

I think he is lovely Spots :) I am sewing all my eyes for DS who is 2 as I would not trust him with the safety eyes. That bear site is amazing, how have I not seen that site before?!

Patterns are here Baby Triceratops and Baby snow dragon

I will update my profile with pictures tomorrow, sewing up the triceratops now and DD wants an outfit for her rabbid.

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SpotsMumSally · 03/05/2011 06:52

Thanks frazzled, DS will love the dinosaur!

Have you seen this site? That's a basic doll pattern, but if you scroll down the left hand side there are lots of fairy/elf things and also kittens and dogs. I'd love to make some of these. I ordered some of the proper eyes too.

Will look for your photos!

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frazzledblob · 04/05/2011 21:00

some piccies added :)

Keep the site links coming, they are great!

My new amigurumi book arrived today. I want to make the punk bunny just for me

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SpotsMumSally · 07/05/2011 09:19

Oh they're fab frazzled. DS would love the dinosaur and the dragon. Was your DD delighted with the rabbid rabbit?

I am battling making doll legs at the moment, but am slowly winning! I'll have a look at the other saved sites I have saved and see if there's anything else interesting. I can't wait for my books to arrive.

Narketta · 12/05/2011 11:29

Ok so this is not Amigurumi but can I show off share the little baby shoes i've just finished:)

Narketta · 12/05/2011 11:30

Sorry should have said they're on my profile

SpotsMumSally · 12/05/2011 16:53

They are beautiful Narketta! So tiny...

Are you addicted now?

Narketta · 12/05/2011 17:13

I've been addicted for about the last 18 months or so, I've been able to crochet for as long as I can remember (my grandma taught me) but it's only recently that i've become totally obsessed. I love it and I can't pass a wool shop without going in and buying more yarn to add to my stash.

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frazzledblob · 12/05/2011 20:04

Those shoes are fantastic! If I only I had some tiny feet to accessorize

I am just as bad about adding to my wool stash. Dh was the other week as we took a couple of bags down to the charity shop only for me to walk away with twice as many bags full of wool!

Spots, how are your dolls legs going? I have'nt started my bunny yet as I have been making a tank top for DS and a shrug for DD this week.

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SpotsMumSally · 13/05/2011 13:29

I am internet wool stash buying at the moment! I had all DK and am having to buy aran for the Amigurumis. They just not looking right in DK. I am waiting patiently for my eyes to arrive too.

The legs have worked out well frazzled, I made one up on a bigger hook first and then on the smaller. The book that you linked to arrived and all of the children want something from it, so I am going to be busy!

Do you have a pattern for the shoes Narketta? My DSIS is expecting a baby girl in August and she would love them. I have ordered this book to make me the baby some bits. This crocheting business is very addictive. It's lovely that your granny taught you to crochet.

Narketta · 13/05/2011 14:22

Hi spot, I took the pattern (but altered it a little bit) from a book called precious baby booties by carolyn christmas it only cost around £3.50 on amazon. Which site do you use to buy your wool?:)

Frazzled do you have a patterns for the shrug and the tanktop that your making, could you tell me where you got them from.:)

SpotsMumSally · 13/05/2011 15:34

Ebay mainly, I have had some bargains. Yesterday I googled for aran wool and this site came up.

The lady is closing down and was so lovely and helpful. I ordered quite a bit - mainly 400g balls. The maximum postage to the UK is £3.50.

I will google the book, thank you!

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frazzledblob · 13/05/2011 15:59

apart from ebay, the only place I have got wool from online is kempswoolshop. They had speedy delivery and good prices for what I wanted :)

I had a bargain huge bundle of 2ply wool a while ago and still have'nt thought about what to do with it apaart from doubling it up for more amigurumi

The tank top for DS I am attempting to do is here

shrug pattern for DD here

this is a great place for all sorts patterns here

How old were you when your grandma taught you Narketta? I keep toying with the idea of teaching DD but I'm not feeling brave enough yet

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Narketta · 13/05/2011 16:19

Thanks for the links frazzled:)

I think I was about 8 when my grandma taught me, She taught me basic granny squares and thats pretty much all I did until I got really interested in crochet 18 months ago.

She also tried to teach me to knit but I could never do it. I've tried watching online tutorials and can just about do garter stitch now but I don't think I could ever take to it the way that I have with crocheting.

Good luck with teaching your DD, i'm so happy that my grandma taught me I think its a lovely craft to pass on through the generations and will be teaching DD when she's old enough and DS if he wants to learn.

If I try to crochet when my DC are around DS 5yrs and DD 3yrs they always ask me if they can try so I give them a little ball of wool and a crocheting hook each, we end up with lots of knots but atleast they're showing an interest.

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