Amigurumi Crochet Course

Lesson 1 • Reading Amigurumi Patterns

Decodes abbreviations, stitch counts, and round notation used in amigurumi patterns. Prepares learners to follow any standard written pattern accurately.

Lesson 2 • Setting Up Your Workspace

Organises an ergonomic, well-lit crochet station to reduce fatigue and errors. Good setup habits directly improve stitch consistency and project quality.

Lesson 3 • Tools and Materials Overview

Covers hook sizes, yarn weights, stuffing, and safety eyes for amigurumi. Establishes material literacy needed for every subsequent project.

Lesson 1 • Decreases and Closing Techniques

Covers the invisible decrease and standard decrease for tapering amigurumi shapes. Invisible decreases eliminate visible gaps on the finished surface.

Lesson 2 • Starting Methods for Amigurumi

Introduces the magic ring and chain-start methods for beginning rounds. These starts are the foundation of every amigurumi sphere and body part.

Lesson 3 • Slip Stitch and Chain Applications

Applies slip stitches for joining rounds and chains for limb attachment points. These techniques connect separate amigurumi pieces cleanly.

Lesson 4 • Single Crochet Mastery

Drills the single crochet stitch for consistent height and tension across rounds. Single crochet is the dominant stitch in nearly all amigurumi construction.

Lesson 1 • Cylinders and Tube Shapes

Constructs even-sided tubes used for limbs, tails, and necks. Consistent stitch count across even rounds maintains uniform cylinder diameter.

Lesson 2 • Flat Circles and Oval Bases

Creates flat discs and ovals used as bases, ears, and decorative elements. Oval bases provide stability for standing amigurumi figures.

Lesson 3 • Cone and Teardrop Shapes

Builds pointed cones and teardrop forms for horns, beaks, and tails. Gradual increase or decrease rates control the angle of the taper.

Lesson 1 • Attaching Pieces with a Tapestry Needle

Demonstrates whipstitch and mattress stitch for joining body parts securely. Stitch choice affects the visibility of seams on the finished figure.

Lesson 2 • Embroidery Details and Surface Finishing

Adds embroidered mouths, nostrils, and texture details using yarn and floss. Surface embroidery transforms a plain shape into an expressive character.

Lesson 3 • Positioning and Pinning Parts

Uses pins and symmetry checks to place limbs, ears, and features before sewing. Accurate positioning prevents lopsided or misaligned finished figures.

Lesson 4 • Installing Safety Eyes and Noses

Covers sizing, placement, and locking safety eyes and noses before stuffing. Eyes must be installed before closing the head to allow washer access.

Lesson 1 • Assembling and Evaluating the Character

Guides full assembly with a quality-check process for symmetry and finish. Self-evaluation skills help learners identify and correct issues before completion.

Lesson 2 • Character Concept and Proportion Planning

Translates a character idea into a parts list with planned proportions. Head-to-body ratio and limb length define the character's visual personality.

Lesson 3 • Colour Changes Within a Piece

Introduces mid-round and round-end colour changes for multicoloured body sections. Clean colour joins prevent visible colour bleed on the finished surface.

Lesson 1 • Joined Flat Pieces for Wings and Fins

Crochets flat panels and joins them to 3D bodies for wings, fins, and ears. Flat-to-round joining requires specific seam techniques to lie flat.

Lesson 2 • Back Loop and Front Loop Techniques

Uses back-loop-only and front-loop-only stitches to create ridges and joins. These techniques produce textured stripes and clean colour-change lines.

Lesson 3 • Bobble and Popcorn Stitches

Constructs raised bobble and popcorn stitches for dimensional surface texture. These stitches create bumps used for scales, spots, and decorative accents.

Lesson 4 • Shaping with Increases and Decreases Together

Combines increases and decreases in the same round to sculpt irregular shapes. This technique creates snouts, humps, and asymmetrical body forms.

Lesson 1 • Pattern Notation Standards

Establishes consistent abbreviation, formatting, and round-numbering conventions. Standardised notation makes patterns readable by any experienced crocheter.

Lesson 2 • Writing Clear Step-by-Step Instructions

Drafts pattern rows with unambiguous language and logical sequencing. Clarity in instructions reduces errors for pattern users of all skill levels.

Lesson 3 • Modifying Existing Patterns Ethically

Covers legal and ethical boundaries when adapting published amigurumi patterns. Understanding creator rights protects learners when sharing or selling modifications.

Lesson 4 • Testing and Editing Your Pattern

Guides pattern testing through self-crocheting and external test-crocheter feedback. Tested patterns produce consistent results regardless of who follows them.

Lesson 1 • Articulated Joints and Poseable Limbs

Constructs button-jointed and wire-armature limbs for poseable amigurumi figures. Articulation adds play value and display versatility to finished characters.

Lesson 2 • Portfolio Documentation and Presentation

Photographs and documents finished amigurumi for a professional portfolio. Quality documentation showcases technical skill to clients, publishers, and buyers.

Lesson 3 • Tapestry Crochet for Colour Patterns

Introduces tapestry crochet to create pixel-style colour patterns on amigurumi surfaces. Carrying unused yarn inside stitches keeps the fabric dense and gap-free.

Lesson 4 • Multi-Part Character Planning

Breaks a complex character into a structured parts list with construction order. Planning order prevents assembly conflicts between interdependent pieces.