Classes with Kassandra
Introduction to Amigurumi Crochet Class - Sat Oct 17th at 2:30pm
Introduction to Amigurumi Crochet Class - Sat Oct 17th at 2:30pm
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Introduction to Amigurumi
Class Fee: $25 | Maximum 10 Students | 523 Edsel Dr Richmond Hill, Ga 31324
Ready to turn your crochet skills into something adorable?
The Introduction to Amigurumi Class is designed for crocheters who are comfortable working in the round and are ready to explore the art of creating three-dimensional stuffed crochet projects.
Amigurumi is the technique commonly used to crochet stuffed animals, characters, dolls, and other three-dimensional creations. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques used in amigurumi while working through a small beginner-friendly project.
We’ll focus not only on crocheting the individual pieces, but also on the techniques that help give finished amigurumi projects their shape, personality, and polished appearance.
Prerequisites
Students should already be comfortable with:
- Chain Stitch
- Slip Stitch
- Single Crochet
- Magic Circle
- Working in Continuous Rounds
- Increases & Decreases
- Counting Stitches
- Using Stitch Markers
Students who are not yet comfortable working in continuous rounds or using a magic circle are encouraged to complete the Crocheting in the Round Class before taking this class.
Materials
Materials will be available for students to use during class, and supplies will also be available for purchase in the store.
If you prefer to bring your own supplies, please bring:
- 1 skein of worsted-weight yarn in a light or medium color
- 1 skein of bulky #6 yarn in a light or medium color
- Suggestion: Bernat Blanket
- 4 & 5mm crochet hook
- 6 & 7mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Polyester fiberfill/stuffing
- Straight pins for positioning pieces before assembly
Additional materials, such as safety eyes, may be used depending on the class project.
Skills We’ll Learn
During class, we’ll introduce and practice:
- Understanding Amigurumi Construction — Learning how simple crochet shapes are combined to create stuffed animals, characters, and other three-dimensional projects.
- Reading an Amigurumi Pattern — Understanding rounds, repeats, stitch counts, abbreviations, and common instructions found in amigurumi patterns.
- Working in Continuous Rounds — Practicing spiral construction and learning how to use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of each round.
- Shaping with Increases & Decreases — Learning how the placement of increases and decreases transforms simple rounds into three-dimensional shapes.
- Invisible Decreases — Learning a popular amigurumi technique for creating cleaner, less noticeable decreases.
- Stuffing & Shaping — Learning how much stuffing to use, when to add it, and how stuffing placement can affect the shape and appearance of your finished project.
- Attaching & Positioning Pieces — Learning how to position arms, legs, ears, and other pieces before attaching them for a balanced finished project.
- Basic Amigurumi Assembly — Practicing techniques for securely sewing crocheted pieces together and neatly finishing your work.
- Finishing & Weaving in Ends — Learning how to securely finish yarn ends so they disappear neatly into your project.
- Safety Eyes & Alternatives — Discussing the proper placement and installation of safety eyes, as well as crocheted or embroidered alternatives for projects intended for young children.
Class Project
Beginner Amigurumi Project
Students will put their new skills into practice by creating a small beginner-friendly amigurumi project.
The project will provide hands-on experience with the essential techniques covered during class, including working in continuous rounds, shaping with increases and decreases, stuffing, assembling pieces, and adding finishing details.
What You’ll Gain
By the end of class, you’ll have a better understanding of how amigurumi patterns are constructed and how simple crochet shapes can be transformed into three-dimensional creations.
You’ll leave with the foundational skills needed to begin exploring a wide variety of stuffed animals, dolls, characters, and other amigurumi projects.
From simple stitches to adorable creations—bring your crochet to life!
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