Crochet Amigurumi Tutorials 

For most amigurumi patterns, the best yarn is medium-weight cotton or acrylic yarn. Cotton yarn is durable, holds shape well, and has a smooth texture, which is perfect for creating tight stitches. Acrylic yarn is soft, affordable, and beginner-friendly.

To start, you'll need to create a magic ring (also known as a magic circle), which is the foundation for most amigurumi patterns. From there, you'll work in continuous rounds using single crochet stitches. You can refer to our helpful Magic Circle tutorial to get started.

To prevent stuffing from showing through, it’s important to keep your stitches tight. Use a smaller hook than you would typically use for that yarn weight to achieve tighter stitches.

Safety eyes and embroidery are commonly used to add facial features to amigurumi. For safety eyes, attach them before closing your piece. For embroidery, use a yarn needle to stitch on the eyes, nose, and mouth.

The best crochet hook for amigurumi is typically a smaller size than the one recommended for the yarn weight. For example, if you're using medium-weight yarn, a 2.5mm or 3.5mm hook is usually ideal. The hook size is specified very clearly at the start of all our crochet video tutorials.

You can find free crochet amigurumi patterns and tutorials on the Crochet Rainbows and Butterflies YouTube channel. We offer a wide variety of amigurumi patterns, with new tutorials added regularly. Subscribe to stay updated and learn new techniques for your crochet projects!