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Post: 34417975_1 created on Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:57 pmPosted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:57 pm
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 Amigurumi lovers! Hello! I noticed there was something of a lack in the way of amigurumi threads here on the Gaia crafts forum, so I decided to make my own. This thread is dedicated to the art of amigurumi! Feel free to rave, talk, share, and get info on how to get started! I also put together a bunch of links that I found useful when getting started. - heart - heart - What is it? Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and objects. Almost anything can be made into amigurumi. Animals and food are the more popular kinds of amigurumi. Anthropomorphic animals are also common. Amigurumi is also very simple. With a basic knowledge of crochet, almost anyone can do it. Most amigurumi creations are made in crocheted spirals, with increases and decreases to make the various shapes of the object being made. Amigurumi on Wikipedia - heart - heart - News and Updates 1/23/08 - Our first ever Amigurumi-Along opens! (See below for info) - Title: Sweet Cuppin' Cakes! 2/3/08 - emi_die_maku became the very first person to post pics of her finished craft-along project; kittycupcake! (View below or here: link) 3/10/08 - Next Ami-Along voting opened! End of poll is in 5 days (the 15th) 3/15/08 - Poll ended. Wonderland won! Finished projects must be in by 4/5/08. That gives participants about 3 weeks to work on and finish. 4/2/08 - Crochet along extended until the 15th of the April... Then there will be a 2 week break in which the next crochet along will be decided. 4/10/08 - First Knitted 'Gurumi resource link added, thanks to Flying Carrot of Doom! Sakura Brothers Amigurumi Tutorial for Knitters - heart - heart - Where? Here! Well, here are some links to some awesome amigurumi artists and the links to sites showcasing the works of some awesome amigurumi artists! - heart - heart -  Getting Started The first thing to do is learn the basics of crochet. I had almost no crochet experience when I decided to pick up amigurumi, so I had to start at sqaure one.
Basic Crochet Instructions Learn to Crochet Magic Adjustable Ring Nimoe's Amigurumi Cupcake Tutorial - heart - heart - Resources Knitters Resources - heart - heart -  Free Patterns These are just a few samples of what kinds of patterns your can find online for free.
Small Neko (cat) Acorn My Neighbor Totoro! Donut Pincushion - I love this pattern... I'm currently in the process of making a baker's dozen of these. - heart - heart - Free Pattern Sites
Bittersweet's Free Patterns - Lots of great food patterns Clover Amigurumi - Japanese site Snuffykin's Pattern Bookmarks - Probably the most useful resource for finding free patterns Monster Crochet Heaven's Hellcat Livejournal - Includes Totoro patterns (for the blue and small white totoros), and a really cute dragon - heart - heart - Books General Crochet
Not Your Mama's Crochet Crochet Me Kooky Crochet Amigurumi Specific
Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Amigurumi Amigurumi! Super Happy Crochet Cute - This is the one amigurumi book I own. It's not bad, and I really like the humanoid pattern. You can also find many other amigurumi books on ebay, lots of them in their original japanese text. Fortunately, almost all of them include universal crochet charts. - heart - heart -  Events and Activities Current Project Welcome to Wonderland! (Alice in Wonderland theme crochet-along) Open To: Everyone! The Theme: Wonderland Timeline: 3/15/08 - 4/5/08 Description: Over the course of a month or so, everyone participating will work on a single project, each individual adding their own flare to their 'gurumi. This time around, the theme is Wonderland, which is fitting since one of Gaia Online's March Monthly Collectible is a Wonderland item itself. You can use any pattern you like, whether it be one of your own design or one found from online or book sources (just make sure you give credit to all online patterns) and the project can take shape of any Wonderland item you like. It just needs to be somehow tied to the classic Lewis Carol tales, whether it be the Cheshire Cat's smile, the Mad Hatter's hat, or even the Mad Hatter himself! Rules and Guidelines: -Work must be your own. Don't be a flake and post someone else's crocheted art. -The time limit is really only a guideline... posting your finished amigurumi projects will always be welcomed here, they just won't be showcased with the amigurumi-along highlights. -There are no 'winners' in the craft-along. The goal is to inspire and appreciate one another's work, though all entries will be posted here on the front page. -Note what pattern, if any, you used. -Be creative and have fun with it! Links and Resources Alice's Adventures in Wonderland @ Wikipedia Crochet-Along finished! Amigurumi-Go-Round's First Amigurumi-Along! Open To: Everyone! The Theme: Sweet Cuppin' Cakes! (cupcakes) Timeline: 1/26/08 to 2/29/07 (about a month, though late additions are very much welcome) Description: Our threads first craft-along! Over the course of a month, everyone participating will work on a single project, each individual adding their own flare to their 'gurumi. This first project's 'theme' is that lovely, cakey treat that everyone can enjoy! They're cute and tasty, and very fun to make (not to mention easy). ^__^ And, there's a plethora of free patterns for cupcakes to be found online, or if you're feeling really ambitious, making your own pattern could be a fun addition. Helpful Links and Resources: -Cupcake (pattern) -Moldy Cupcake (pattern) -Nimoe's Cupcake Tutorial (an excellent place for beginners to start... takes you through the project one step at a time) -Cupcake 1 (pattern) -Cupcake 2 (pattern) -Cupcake 3 (pattern) -Cupcake 4 (pattern) -Cupcake 5 (pattern) Rules: -Work must be your own. Don't be a flake and post someone else's crocheted art. -The time limit is really only a guideline... posting your finished amigurumi projects will always be welcomed here, they just won't be showcased with the amigurumi-along highlights. -There are no 'winners' in the craft-along. The goal is to inspire and appreciate one another's work, though all entries will be posted here on the front page. -Note what pattern, if any, you used. -Be creative! Think outside the box while planning your cupcake entry and don't be afraid to add your own flare to it. Do you want to make something super sugary, pink, and lacy, with cherries and flowers one top? Something grim and kinda dark, like a cupcake with an eyeball instead of a cherry? Have fun with it! Cupcake Completed Entrants: emi_die_maku [ kittycupcake1 ] [ kittycupcake2 ] Legna Ruoy [ Count Signorino, the Demon Cupcake!!! ] - heart - heart - Amigurumi Pals (friends of the thread) the-stormbringer AmigurumiJain emi_die_maku Legna Ruoy Clear Bubble Firrerreo ianthine Piskie Flying Carrot of Doom - heart - heart - Gaian Communities Here are a couple of guilds that support crocheting, knitting and other such arts and crafts. There may be more to be added later. http://tinyurl.com/3b3lrd  About Me My name is Lydia and I'm about 20 years old. I've been doing crafty stuff for forever, I think, but crocheting is one skill I never bothered to learn, until rather recently. I'm just as new new to the world of amigurumi as crocheting... I picked it up about a month ago (though I admired crocheted plushies long before that), and I'm thoroughly addicted. All of the 'gurumis in the pics are my own and most of the patterns for which can be found online. To see my other plushies and creative works, check out my deviantArt account: Thera18 on DeviantArt. |
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