What you need to know to begin amigurumi

What you need to know to begin amigurumi

Amigurumi truly brings life to yarn. The crocheted creatures can look complex when they are complete, but creating amigurumi is straightforward if you know your crochet basics. Whether you are new to crocheting or a seasoned expert, here is what you need to know to...
Amigurumi color changing guide

Amigurumi color changing guide

Animals come in all shapes and sizes. And in all colors! Changing yarn colors in amigurumi is a useful technique to add embellishments, spots or even just a different colored belly. Here is a quick guide to changing colors in crochet from Phillip’s blog –...
Safety eyes 101

Safety eyes 101

Safety eyes are child-safe and elegant accessories for crochet amigurumi heads. All the amigurumi patterns in The Crochet Wildlife Guide use safety eyes, though there are other ways to make crochet animals see (such as yarn embroidery or buttons). Here is a quick...