Amigurumi animal fun.
The Japanese knit or crochet art of amigurumi has been one of the major trends in our community in recent years – and for good reason. The little creatures are of course a hit with animal lovers, but alongside kittens, owls and bees, you can also produce objects and fantasy figures. In Japan, “nuigurumi” are extremely popular.
We also love the amigurumi of real people – celebrities, friends or family members, the response is always amazing.
Read on for exclusive interviews with real amigurumi pros who tell us more about their passion, show us their masterpieces and share great patterns and tips.
One of our staff members has been well and truly bitten by the amigurumi bug, and has put together her top figures – to cuddle, display, and most importantly give to others.
Take a look at the following pages for inspiring patterns, tips, examples and stories from the amigurumi world. We also set out the most common crochet mistakes and how to avoid them. Nothing can stop you now! Get started on your next – or first – amigurumi figure.
We also love the amigurumi of real people – celebrities, friends or family members, the response is always amazing.
Read on for exclusive interviews with real amigurumi pros who tell us more about their passion, show us their masterpieces and share great patterns and tips.
One of our staff members has been well and truly bitten by the amigurumi bug, and has put together her top figures – to cuddle, display, and most importantly give to others.
Take a look at the following pages for inspiring patterns, tips, examples and stories from the amigurumi world. We also set out the most common crochet mistakes and how to avoid them. Nothing can stop you now! Get started on your next – or first – amigurumi figure.
Discover the colourful world of amigurumi.
Unseren ersten Stopp machen wir bei Elke Hahn aka Gassenmaschen. Bereits seit ihrer Schulzeit häkelt sie, aber erst durch ihre Tochter kam sie 2010 mit Häkeltieren in Berührung.
Discover the colourful world of amigurumi.
Unseren ersten Stopp machen wir bei Elke Hahn aka Gassenmaschen. Bereits seit ihrer Schulzeit häkelt sie, aber erst durch ihre Tochter kam sie 2010 mit Häkeltieren in Berührung.
Elke Hahn: „Schon seit vielen vielen Jahren häkele ich Mützen, Schals, Dreieckstücher. Eines Tages fragte mich meine Tochter, ob ich denn auch die Maskottchen des SWR Fernsehens – s’Äffle und s’Pferdle – häkeln könne. Ein Freund von ihr war großer Fan der beiden und sie wollte ihm diese zum Geburtstag schenken. Die Aufgabe reizte mich natürlich und so versuchte ich mich zum ersten Mal am figürlichen Häkeln. Ich ließ mich von vielen weiteren Figuren inspirieren und stellte fest, dass man wirklich fast alles häkeln kann. Die Faszination hält bei mir bis heute an und macht mir wirklich viel Spaß.“
Elke Hahn: „Schon seit vielen vielen Jahren häkele ich Mützen, Schals, Dreieckstücher. Eines Tages fragte mich meine Tochter, ob ich denn auch die Maskottchen des SWR Fernsehens – s’Äffle und s’Pferdle – häkeln könne. Ein Freund von ihr war großer Fan der beiden und sie wollte ihm diese zum Geburtstag schenken. Die Aufgabe reizte mich natürlich und so versuchte ich mich zum ersten Mal am figürlichen Häkeln. Ich ließ mich von vielen weiteren Figuren inspirieren und stellte fest, dass man wirklich fast alles häkeln kann. Die Faszination hält bei mir bis heute an und macht mir wirklich viel Spaß.“
“When crocheting amigurumi, it is a good idea to use hooks one or two sizes smaller than recommended on the yarn label. This keeps the stitches nice and tight and ensures the amigurumi holds its shape.”
For Ute Krugmann. it was addi that sparked her enthusiasm for amigurumi.
“Addi had asked me if I could crochet a small champagne bottle for a marketing concept. I took on the challenge – without a pattern or a model. That was the start. I found I really enjoyed creating three-dimensional crochet. It’s like sculpting with a hook and yarn. You can also find plenty of sources of inspiration on the Internet on sites such as Pinterest, some of the handicraft portals, and at handicraft fairs – and of course from addi.”
For Ute Krugmann. it was addi that sparked her enthusiasm for amigurumi.
“Addi had asked me if I could crochet a small champagne bottle for a marketing concept. I took on the challenge – without a pattern or a model. That was the start. I found I really enjoyed creating three-dimensional crochet. It’s like sculpting with a hook and yarn. You can also find plenty of sources of inspiration on the Internet on sites such as Pinterest, some of the handicraft portals, and at handicraft fairs – and of course from addi.”
Wondering if you can do it too? According to our experts, it only takes a little experience to start crocheting your first amigurumi. Just don’t forget that constant practice is important.
Patterns at all levels of difficulty are readily available on the Internet, in handicraft magazines, books and blogs and from amigurumi designers directly. The blogger Caros Fummeley, for example, has a number of free patterns on her website. Why not take a look?
Or perhaps you’ve heard of the addi2go app? It has a great range of patterns, not just amigurumis. You can download addi2go quickly and easily from the App Store or Play Store.
Wondering if you can do it too? According to our experts, it only takes a little experience to start crocheting your first amigurumi. Just don’t forget that constant practice is important.
Patterns at all levels of difficulty are readily available on the Internet, in handicraft magazines, books and blogs and from amigurumi designers directly. The blogger Caros Fummeley, for example, has a number of free patterns on her website. Why not take a look?
Or perhaps you’ve heard of the addi2go app? It has a great range of patterns, not just amigurumis. You can download addi2go quickly and easily from the App Store or Play Store.
Favorite addi needles
As for what tools you need, simply explore for yourself which addi hook you prefer.
Elke Hahn uses our addiSwing hook - it’s her absolute favourite. The addiSwing Crochet Hooks is one of our ergonomic crochet hooks. You can crochet for hours without stiff muscles or cramp.
Ute Krugmann, on the other hand, prefers the addiNature olivewood crochet hook, switching between 1, 1.5 and 2 mm in line with the thickness of the yarn.
The addiNature und weitere addi-Häkelnadeln finden Sie natürlich auf unserer Webseite oder auch in der App addi2go.
Favorite addi needles
As for what tools you need, simply explore for yourself which addi hook you prefer.
Elke Hahn uses our addiSwing hook - it’s her absolute favourite. The addiSwing Crochet Hooks is one of our ergonomic crochet hooks. You can crochet for hours without stiff muscles or cramp.
Ute Krugmann, on the other hand, prefers the addiNature olivewood crochet hook, switching between 1, 1.5 and 2 mm in line with the thickness of the yarn.
The addiNature und weitere addi-Häkelnadeln finden Sie natürlich auf unserer Webseite oder auch in der App addi2go.
Have we got you interested in cute little crochet figures? As you have read, even beginners can try amigurumi. All you need is a little bit of experience, time to practise and – of course – good hooks.
To help you get started, we have put together a list of the most common crochet mistakes and how to avoid them.
Have we got you interested in cute little crochet figures? As you have read, even beginners can try amigurumi. All you need is a little bit of experience, time to practise and – of course – good hooks.
To help you get started, we have put together a list of the most common crochet mistakes and how to avoid them.
