Amigurumi Design: Create Crochet Characters

Amigurumis aren’t just objects, they are little characters full of emotion and personality! It’s their power to convey the feelings of whoever knits them that really makes them come alive. Ever since amigurumi designer Elisa Ems-Domenig discovered her love for knitting these cute figures, barely a day goes by without her picking up a crochet hook or working on new designs. In this online course, she teaches you the basics to design amigurumi figures and crochet them yourself.

Elisa guides you step by step through her creative process, from the initial idea to the final design. Learn how to read a crochet chart correctly and master the most important stitch types to make an amigurumi tiger. After you’ve made all the body parts, Elisa shows you how to create the tiger’s face with original details and finally sew all the pieces of your character together.

Start the course by getting to know amigurumi designer Elisa Ems-Domenig, otherwise known as Lulu loves the moon. She tells you about how she discovered crochet, her path to becoming internationally recognized in the industry, and who her favorite artists and sources of inspiration are.

Familiarize yourself with the materials needed for your final project. Then Elisa shows you all the stitch types used in the course, from the chain stitch to the magic ring and how to increase and decrease in crochet.

Next, turn your attention to the creative process behind an amigurumi design. Elisa shows you how she searches for inspiration and does her first sketches. Learn how to turn an idea into a crochet pattern, step by step.

Now you’re ready to crochet your tiger! Start with the head, the legs, and the body. Then crochet the snout and the remaining body parts. Design the face with some embroidered and sewn-on elements and find out how to sew all the parts together.