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The secret to all great knitting projects lies within the perfect mix of technique, creativity - and crucially - the right type of yarn. Your technique might be honed and precise, your imagination could be abundant with ideas, but if your yarn isn't quite right, your finished work may leave you feeling disappointed.
Currently, there's a yarn-crafting skill that's inspiring everyone, from knitting novices to crocheting connoisseurs, and that's Amigurumi. Even if you're not familiar with Amigurumi by name, you'll recognise the adorable designs such as cute creatures, charming characters and flourishing flowers... They're also great as birthday presents, keepsakes, Christmas gifts and so much more.
Producing something so finely made and decorated as Amigurumi requires real attention to detail. So you'll really need to pay attention to your yarn weight, feel, fibre, colour and quality. Once you've picked out your yarn of choice, you'll be able to make your creative dreams an Amigurumi reality...
So, What Is Amigurumi?
Amigurumi - a merging of words meaning "crocheted or knitted stuffed toy" in Japanese - is a popular craft that paves the way to creating children's toys and collectable models. Amigurumi emerged after World War II and swelled in popularity owing to Japan's growing post-war economy, an increase in expendable income and increased down-time, all reigniting a burgeoning interest in crafting hobbies. Following the 1950s, Amigurumi started to become popular all over the world.
Amigurumi figures are usually made by using simple but effective crocheting techniques. You'll create a tight gauge so the fabric doesn't appear through the knit and then you can embellish your finished figure with plastic safety eyes, buttons, pipe cleaners and more!
At Ajanta Studios we've handpicked a trio of our favourite yarns to create your Amigurumi masterpieces. If you want to know how to get the best results, try crafting with cotton, acrylic or a blend to get the best look and feel you're going for. Browse trusted brands Trimits and Patons today!
Try 100% cotton for super soft, non-pilling, easily washable results. Perfect for crochet projects of all kinds, Trimits Craft Cotton has a super soft, lightweight and luxury feel in a gorgeous selection of colours to make your amigurumi look amazing.
Patons Baby Smiles Fairytale Fab 4 Ply Yarn
Acrylic yarn is the best choice for amigurumi on a budget. If you're interested in basic, simple and uncomplicated projects for beginners, try acrylic. This Baby Smiles choice from Patons comes in a stunning yet understated pearlescent red colour that is soft to touch, easy to clean and can even be tumble dried on low temperatures.
Choosing a wool-acrylic blend will give you the perfect mix of softness and warmth as well as durability and easy wash-ability. The natural fibres of wool will make your Amigurumi super cosy while the synthetic acrylic fibres prevent pilling as your Amigurumi gets more use, helping it to stand the test of time.
