craftyhunnypie Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 After getting a freebie booklet on this with my knitting magazine, I want to make lots of them. They are very cute Japanese little toys / dolls. I sat last night trying my best to learn crochet. I think I might have sussed it. Heres to a knotty mess! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Was looking for a chook in ami-woteveritis & found this little chap http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.momandpopdesign.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/05/17/amigurumi_chick.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.momandpopdesign.com/blog1/2008/05/just-hatched.html&usg=___ol1W-0iilLYGG3rIAE4oCP-g=&h=600&w=800&sz=220&hl=en&start=47&um=1&tbnid=AOcEgp4kHziEeM:&tbnh=107&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAmigurumi%26start%3D36%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DN And here's one for Penguinmad http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/B7IG/FBPF3JQY/F5XB7IGFBPF3JQY.MEDIUM.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.instructables.com/id/Crochet-a-Baby-Penguin-Amigurumi/&usg=__1_kSq2vrdAJqfdvLMit9h0ymI5k=&h=421&w=560&sz=17&hl=en&start=118&um=1&tbnid=j5SiK3nm3giLUM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=133&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAmigurumi%26start%3D108%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DN Will carry on hunting for a chook....! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Found a bird one which could possibly have a comb & wattle added? http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://craftypants.wordpress.com/files/2006/02/greenbirdie.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.onehourcraft.com/%3Fcat%3D3&usg=__wdo9IdE9NK57fK4F2LNzyooInMg=&h=300&w=396&sz=61&hl=en&start=147&um=1&tbnid=cxvAmO2rXPED2M:&tbnh=94&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAmigurumi%26start%3D144%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DN'>http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://craftypants.wordpress.com/files/2006/02/greenbirdie.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.onehourcraft.com/%3Fcat%3D3&usg=__wdo9IdE9NK57fK4F2LNzyooInMg=&h=300&w=396&sz=61&hl=en&start=147&um=1&tbnid=cxvAmO2rXPED2M:&tbnh=94&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAmigurumi%26start%3D144%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DN and this is the nicer wings which she designed (on the white & green bird picture! http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://craftypants.wordpress.com/files/2006/02/greenbirdie.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.onehourcraft.com/%3Fcat%3D3&usg=__wdo9IdE9NK57fK4F2LNzyooInMg=&h=300&w=396&sz=61&hl=en&start=147&um=1&tbnid=cxvAmO2rXPED2M:&tbnh=94&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3DAmigurumi%26start%3D144%26ndsp%3D18%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26sa%3DN Why have I just looked for these I ask myself? Are they easy Emma, as a craft I mean They certainly look adorable & would make lovely little keyrings etc! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 They seem quite easy if you know how to double crochet, increase & decrease. But I've not made my first one yet. I'm waiting for a book to arrive on the craft. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Ooooh how cute I can't crochet though! Or knit come to think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 So,........ is it just crochet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Yes it is just double crochet in a ring. But until I master the 'magic circle ' to start it off I can't make what I want to make. Some however start with 2 chain, then 6 double crochet into 2nd chain from hook. Then 2 double crochet into each of those 6 stitches etc etc. They make like little basket type structures, that turn to balls as you crochet away. They sound so easy, but I'm struggling to master this magic circle / ring. Grrrrrrrrr I have an idea for the secret easter bunny thing. I hope my book comes today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I'm watching a tutorial on YouTube part one and part two. And she is making a chick I think I might have a go at this myself and my ED looks keen to try too. The penguin looks so cute especially using the fluffy wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 That's the tutorial I keep watching over & over, but I can't keep up! If you master the 'magic circle' on another you tube video - please tell me an easier way to do it! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 OMG I love this stuff! Can't do it for toffee but it's great! I have a bunny and a lovebird pattern if anyone's interested. They were on the lion yarn blog. PM and I'll mail them to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've mastered the ring & made a messy egg shape! Time for more practice! My book still hasn't arrived - I'm getting mad now! I also tried making a granny square last night, it looked more like a granny star! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenR Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have been watching this thread carefully. I can crochet (sort of) and really want to give these a go. Are they very difficult. I am also very good at the granny star. lol Also found this, with a little tweeking could be a lovely chick. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 http://www.roxycraft.com/crochet_hearts.htm Amigurumi love hearts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McChook Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 These are fabulous! I can't believe I haven't seen them before I've had a quick scout around the internet and there are lots of free patterns out there - methinks I'll have to have a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've just bought a book because they are too cute and covetable, all those amigururururumi critters. I'm not very good at needley stuff though. I can knit in straight lines in plain stitch, and that's it, and I can't crochet at all yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm so pleased. Tonight I managed a granny square using this as a guide. http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/granny_square.htm But I still can't quite do amigurami balls, they end up a bit knotty, holey & mousey shaped! My book still hasn't come. I complained to the seller & they say it has been sent out. I'll give it until say Wednesday & then.....negative feedback - they aren't getting high scores anyway from me for dispatch time. I paid for it last weekend..even parcel post doesn't take that long! Happy crocheting everyone! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 ooh, that looks really straightforward I may need to try that cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Xan I just say that when an American says double crochet, they mean trebles! When they say single crochet, they mean double crochet. Stick to that & you will do the granny square no problem! I've also made a little heart mat! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Pics! Pics Emma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 A blog! Patterns! http://mygurumi.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Some beginners' advice from Diana Price of mygurumi: Most people use an E hook (3.5mm) and yarn that's supposed for this needle thickness. I use a cotton yarn called catania from schachenmayr, it is a very typical yarn to make potholders from. But you could use about any yarn you like, only keep in mind to have a hook that's matching gauge given on the yarn, if not a little smaller. Most items I see that are a little out of shape used hooks that were too big for the yarn they used. Don't use a hook that's too small, you will only break your fingers. Some people even use thread and very tiny hooks and th get tiny amigurumi of course. If you stick to the yarn and E hook your dolls will be about 5-7 inches high, depending on the pattern of yourse. So you can change the size of your doll with the yarn you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
