Amigurumi Crochet Workshop

Name: Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
SKU: CKWS202402
Availability: InStock

$48

A creative adventure awaits in our newest workshop led by artist Amanda Whited. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll learn the basics of amigurumi crochet. Discover the fundamentals of this delightful craft as you make your collection of irresistibly squishy round creatures featuring patterns for a friendly frog, a shy little octopus, and a cuddly bear.

Our comprehensive workshop will guide you through every essential stitch and technique, ensuring you’re well-equipped for success. From learning how to increase and decrease stitches to seamlessly working in the round, creating a magic circle, and deciphering amigurumi patterns, you’ll gain a solid foundation under the expert guidance of Amanda.

This workshop includes:

A detailed digital workshop led by Amanda Whited
Tools & materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you by Amanda Whited

The tools & materials included in your kit:

Three skeins of bulky yarn in the colorway of your choice:
- Blue, Green, Yellow
- Blue, Green, Pink
Filling
Safety eyes
Crochet hook
Sewing pins
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Materials to have at home:

Scissors

In our commitment to sustainability, all of your craft materials (including friend & sibling kits) will be thoughtfully packaged and shipped in one single box. By minimizing packaging and reducing waste, we strive to positively impact the environment while bringing creativity to your doorstep.

Difficulty:: Beginner
Make Time:: A Couple of Hours
Kit Type:: Workshop

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Friends & Siblings Kit: Amigurumi Crochet

Want to gather with your friends or siblings and make amigurumi animals together? Would you like an additional materials kit to explore more amigurumi crochet patterns? The amigurumi crochet kit features all the tools and materials in the original workshop.

This is an add-on for the Amigurumi Crochet Workshop with Amanda Whited and includes additional materials to create three cute amigurumi animals: a bear, an octopus, and a frog. In the original workshop, Amanda teaches beginner amigurumi crafters techniques for forming round balls and flat discs with yarn to create adorable and squishy amigurumi friends.

This listing includes:

Three skeins of bulky yarn
Filling
Safety eyes
Crochet hook
Sewing pins
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Note: This listing is intended to accompany Amanda Whited’s Amigurumi Crochet Workshop. Purchasing this add-on listing by itself will not allow access to Amanda Whited’s digital video tutorial.

In our commitment to sustainability, any additional materials kits purchased will be thoughtfully packaged and shipped in one single box. By minimizing packaging and reducing waste, we strive to positively impact the environment while bringing creativity to your doorstep.

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CRAFTER KIDS

AMIGURUMI CROCHET

Throughout the workshop, Amanda will share her tips and tricks while showing you how to add and personalize features like eyes, noses, limbs, and tails to make these adorable creatures uniquely yours. Leftover yarn can be used to create more charming animal friends or designs. This beginner-friendly workshop will open the door to crochet's fun, creative, colorful world.Shaping felt into flowers is a relaxing and enjoyable art form. With delicate cuts and gentle folds, the pliable material transforms into petals, with each contour and curve meticulously crafted to mimic the grace of nature's blooms. After practicing basic techniques of flower construction, such as making and shaping petals and crafting flower centers, you’ll be ready to add a pop of nature to just about anything.

Fun Facts

Amigurumi pronounced ‘ah-mee-goo-roo-mee.’
Amigurumi is a Japanese art form that combines two Japanese terms: ‘ami,’ which means crocheted or knitted, and ‘nuigurumi,’ which means stuffed toy.
Engaging in crocheting has been shown to reduce anxiety, improve hand-eye coordination, and increase mindfulness.

About the Artist: Amanda Whited

Meet Amanda Whited, a Midwest native in sunny Southern California, with her husband and their four energetic boys. Amanda's journey into the world of crafting began at the age of 10 when she discovered the art of crocheting. Since then, creating beautiful things with yarn has been a constant source of joy in her life.

With a passion for sharing her craft, Amanda has dedicated 13 years to teaching others the art of creating, encouraging her students to infuse their unique style and personality into each piece. Always eager to explore new techniques, Amanda is an enthusiastic experimenter in all things fiber-related.

Whether crocheting, quilting, or dabbling in natural dyeing, Amanda finds the greatest joy in the creative process. Her love for crafting extends beyond the finished product, emphasizing the importance of self-expression and the bonds formed through shared artistic endeavors.

We can’t wait to see how your amigurumi animals turn out. Share your creative journey and finished creation with us by tagging @the.crafterkids + @amanda_joyofmaking in your social posts. Don’t forget to use #crafterkids so our community can also see your workshop come to life. Happy making!