Lucía Alonso
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What is Amigurumi and What do I Need to Start From Scratch?

by Lucía Alonso @lucialonso

This crochet and knitting technique makes any day-to-day object irresistibly adorable

While it’s practically impossible to pronounce this crochet technique’s name, anyone who tries falls in love with it. Amigurumi allows you to create sweet little characters and other items in a soft, adorable style.

Something this kawaii and lovable had to come from Japan, but what is Amigurumi? And how can you start making such wonderful creations? We spoke to Leire Villar, aka Ameskeria (@ameskeria). This amigurumi and crochet specialist talked to us about the nature of her craft and revealed everything you need to give amigurumi a go. Discover her tips in the video.

What is amigurumi?

Amigurumi is a word that comes from Japanese and that refers to the technique used to create three-dimensional objects using crochet.

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