Did you know that April 25th is International Amigurumi Day?
Originating from Japan, amigurumi refers to the creation of crocheted or knitted stuffed toys, often in the form of animals, characters, or objects. These charming creations have captured the hearts of crafters worldwide, offering a delightful blend of creativity, skill, and endless possibilities.
To celebrate the occasion we're sharing some of our favorite kits, yarns, books, and more!
1. Omega Sinfonia Yarn
This yarn is by far one of our favorite yarns to crochet amigurumi with and has quickly become a staple here in the shop. It's 100% mercerized cotton with a cable-ply construction so there's very little splitting. What makes it really great for amigurumi is the extensive color palette with over 60 colors!
Omega Sinfonia Cotton Yarn
$7.99
This smooth mercerized cotton yarn has a terrific drape and sheen. With 50+ colors available, Omega Sinfonia yarn is perfect for your next Inkle Loom project! Check out this plaid tote project on the rigid heddle loom that can be made with… read more
Our most recent creation with Omega Sinfonia is this orange using a free pattern you can find here. We used the colors: Mandarina, Hueso, and Naranja in Omega Sinfonia and Wicket in Sirdar Happy Cotton
2. Hardicraft Kits
These kits have everything you need to make an adorable figure minus your favorite hook! And whether you're gifting the kit itself or the final product, whoever receives it will love it. We've added several new kits recently, including our first knitting kit! Browse the entire Hardicraft collection here.
Hardicraft DIY Crochet Kit - Brontosaurus
$23.49
Hardicraft DIY Crochet Kit - Brontosaurus This DIY Crochet Kit is designed by Sylvia Molenaar and includes all the materials required to crochet an adorable dinosaur. The Brontosaurus makes an excellent gift for all dinosaur enthusiasts in your life. Kit contains enough… read more
Hardicraft DIY Knitting Kit - Shelly Rabbit
$27.49
Hardicraft DIY Knitting Kit - Shelly Rabbit This DIY Knitting Kit is designed by Christel Krukkert and includes all the materials required to knit an adorable rabbit. Kit contains enough material for one figure approximately 13.75" tall using 3.0mm needles (not included).… read more
Hardicraft DIY Crochet Kit - Milou Mermaid
$23.49
Hardicraft DIY Crochet Kit - Milou Mermaid This DIY Crochet Kit is designed by Christel Krukkert and includes all the materials required to crochet an adorable mermaid. Kit contains enough material for one figure approximately 12.25" tall using a 2.5mm hook (not… read more
Hardicraft DIY Crochet Kit - Dirk Zebra
$27.49
Hardicraft DIY Crochet Kit - Dirk Zebra This DIY Crochet Kit is designed by Christel Krukkert and includes all the materials required to crochet a cute zebra. This playful zebra is a great addition to any collection. Kit contains enough material for… read more
3. Rosie's Safety Eye Tool
Sometimes snapping safety eyes on can be tricky, so we have a nifty little tool to help!
Rosie's Safety Eye Tool
$9.99
Handy tool to help attach safety eyes on craft projects and figures. Configured with 6 hole ranging in size from 2.5mm to 18.5mm. Ideal for amigurumi figures, felt figures and other projects that require the addition of safety… read more
Check out this short video on how it works!
4. Crochet Cute Critters by Sarah Zimmerman
Perfect for beginners, this book has 26 patterns for creating adorable animals from alligators to zebras. Keep the as a desk or bookshelf buddy or gift them to a critter loving kid!
Crochet Cute Critters
$16.99
Crochet Cute Critters: 26 Easy Amigurumi Patterns Author: Sarah Zimmerman Create a colorful collection of pillowy plush critters with the magic of crochet! Crochet Cute Critters is packed with simple patterns for creating adorable animals from alligators to zebras. The easy-to-make designs… read more
5. Sirdar Happy Cotton
Happy Cotton is a 100% cotton DK yarn that comes in 20g balls, making it perfect for small multi-colored projects, or projects were you need just a tiny bit of one color. This yarn comes in a range of 50 colors from pretty pastels to vivid brights.
Sirdar Happy Cotton Yarn
$2.49
Sirdar Happy Cotton Yarn Happy Cotton is a 100% cotton DK yarn that comes in a little 20g ball. Perfect for small multi colored projects (amigurumi), this yarn comes in a range of 50 happy shades from pretty pastels to… read more
There are also a number of corresponding pattern books to get your creativity flowing! Find them here.
6. Purple Heart Ergonomic Crochet Hooks
Perfect for crocheters whose hands cramp up easily, especially during long and complicated projects. The size of the handle adds to comfort when using a small hook size. While the hook is wood, the feel is comfortable and smooth.
Purple Heart Ergonomic Crochet Hook
$15.00
The Purple Heart Crochet Hook is designed to let you crochet for hours in comfort. It is made from one piece of solid purpleheart and is very light but strong. The hook easily catches yarn and inserts into stitches without causing splitting.… read more
The world of amigurumi is wide and the possibilities are endless. We're constantly adding new books, kits, and accessories to our shop, so be on the lookout!
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