Mini Amigurumi Animals: 26 tiny creatures to crochet

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While the hook required depends on the design or yarn weight, Amigurumi patterns typically use a smaller hook than most crochet projects. So, how do you know which crochet hook is right for your stuffed toy project? Safety Eyes: Most of the crocheted animal toys you will find to make use safety eyes. These are usually plastic snap together pieces that form an eye in amigurumi. If you prefer not to use safety eyes, you can surface crochet eyes onto almost any animal instead with yarn or embroidery thread. Single Crochet:A beginner-friendly basic stitch that is most commonly used in Amigurumi patterns, as well as other types of amigurumi designs. Learn how to single crochet. Bring your Amigurumis to life by adding facial features like eyes, nose, and lips! Safety eyes come in various sizes, shapes, and colors in specific sizes or sets with different sizes. They also include washers to help secure the eyes or noses in place.

Since the word “ Amigurumi” means “ Crochet Stuffed Animals” or “ Crochet Animals“, we will be using these terms interchangeably throughout this article. Crochet Supplies For Amigurumi Yarn Choice Some patterns will require you to leave the Amigurumi piece open, but some will want you to close off at the last round. Follow the step instruction closely to build a crochet animal according to the pattern. Begin the first stitch with either a magic ring or crochet around a foundation chain (the first round of the body pattern of animal amigurumi). Most Amigurumi patterns begin with a magic ring; however, some designs call for an oval-shaped bottom that requires you to crochet around the foundation chains. We use this technique for most of our adorable animal crochet patterns in the animal wildlife collection. Watch this video on how to crochet this technique. Everyone seems to love these cute crochet animals. Amigurumi projects make perfect gifts, especially for babies and kids. Can beginners do amigurumi? You’ll also need to know how to sc increase and sc decrease. You’ll use increases and decreases to create curves and volume in your amigurumi patterns. Crocheting in spiral rounds

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So, if you are looking for tiny crochet animal patterns, you've found the right spot! I hope you have so much fun browsing (and hopefully making!) the patterns in this collection. Depending on the Amigurumi pattern, you may use light yarn weight or bulkier yarn weight. However, the best yarn weight for crochet beginners is light worsted (DK / 8 ply) to worsted yarn weight. These medium-weight yarns allow you to see the stitches clearly, and keep your stitches tight while ensuring the stuffing doesn’t poke out between the loose stitches. It’s a great yarn weight for beginners to practice their skills. Read our crochet guide for beginners post to learn more about other crochet knowledge, including a conversion chart for the various yarn weights. If you can’t find the specific type of yarn that the pattern calls for, read this post to see how to substitute yarn to create an amigurumi doll in a different size. Crochet Hook Wire: Sometimes you will see an amigurumi pattern that requires wire to shape ears, tails and other parts of the animal.

Changing Yarn Colors: You can learn more changing colors in crochet with our free tutorial. This is helpful for a smooth transition from one color to the next in these toys. Absolutely! Amigurumi can be a wonderful project for those just beginning their crochet journey. To make most beginner-level amigurumi patterns, you’ll need to know a handful of simple crochet stitches, like single crochet, increases, and decreases. You also need to know how to sew pieces together and embroider facial features to bring your amigurumi critters to life. There are a few stitches and techniques that you’ll find in nearly every amigurumi pattern. Here are the most popular ones that you will see. Single crochet As with all crochet projects, amigurumi projects require yarn and a crochet hook. You’ll also want to have a yarn needle and scissors. Other tools that are often needed for amigurumi projects include:

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Single Crochet Increase & Invisible Decrease:These methods create seamless transitions in your toy when you’d like to make a leg go from bigger to smaller or vice versa. Crochet animals are made up of a variety of crochet stitches. These include basic stitches like single crochet, increase and decrease. The last two stitches are essential in creating an Amigurumi because they’re the ones that help make the body parts into a sphere, like a crochet animal’s head, or a 3D shape like an animal’s body, arms, and legs. Without increases and decreases, the doll will look like a stiff mannequin with no shape or curves to its body. Additionally, you’ll need to prepare a tapestry or darning needle to sew/weave in the yarn to complete your Amigurumi project. Lastly, you will need a pair of scissors to cut the yarn. Basic Crochet Stitches And Crochet Terms For Amigurumi Stuffing: Most amigurumi animal toys will have stuffing or fiber fill, so this is an important material to have on hand. Polyfill is my personal favorite.

You may also opt to use a string of yarn in a different color to mark the first stitch of a new round. At the end of the crochet, just pull to remove the string.

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Brand new to crochet? Make sure to read through our beginner How to Crochet guide to get all the details before jumping in. Stitches and Techniques You’ll Need to Know Many patterns use short single crochet stitches to keep the fabric tight and close. You don’t want any of that stuffing popping out of your squishy creature. Increases and decreases