How do you size an amigurumi pattern?

As a general rule, the best way to resize amigurumi is to change the yarn weight and corresponding hook size. To double the size of an amigurumi, use a yarn weight twice as big as the original size or hold two strands double. For a smaller amigurumi, use a lighter weight of yarn or even thread.

How do you make a pattern for amigurumi?

How to Design your own Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

1. 11 Steps to making your own Amigurumi Pattern.
2. Step 1: Have an idea & gather inspiration.
3. Step 2: Refine your idea.
4. Step 3: Sketch your design & develop your style.
5. Step 4: Choose scale & create a size grid.
6. Step 5: Gather your materials: choosing a color palette, yarn, & hook.

What stitch is used for amigurumi?

Single crochet (sc) stitch and/or its variations, are the single most used stitch in crochet amigurumi, Wayuu bags, tapestry crochet.

How do you crochet amigurumi without pattern?

1: Begin the loose ruffle the same way as the tight ruffle; chain 3 and connect to the circle. 2: Stitch once further on the circle instead of going straight back to the chain. 4: Then make another chain, and do the same thing: Connect, stitch, chain; connect, stitch, chain… 6: And this is the finished circle.

How do you count stitches for amigurumi?

To count the rows: look at the sides of the fabric and count the single crochet stitches from the bottom to the top. To count the stitches in your swatch, look at the single crochets along the row from left to right. Keep in mind that the turning chain (that you will find on the edge of the row) counts as a stitch.

What is a multiple on crochet pattern?

A stitch multiple is simple the number of stitches needed to complete your pattern repeat. So if you are working a pattern where you use the same stitch across each row, e.g. a row of double crochet, then your stitch multiple is 1.

How do you calculate multiples of a stitch?

Stitch Multiples Calculator

1. Make a short chain using your chosen yarn and hook.
2. Measure the number of inches your multiple totals. (to the nearest 8th, i.e. 1.2″ is 1 inches 2/8, 1.3 is 1 inch + 3/8, 1.4 is 1 inch + 4/8 (1 4/8 is actually 1 1/2 inches, but don’t enter quarters, use only 8th’s, etc.)

What’s the difference between amigurumi and crochet?

Amigurumi is essentially the same as crochet, only it refers specifically to the process of making 3D toys. Crochet uses a range of techniques, whereas amigurumi almost always involves working in the round, making spheres which are then stuffed to form the limbs of some adorable little animals.