Amigurumi: Learn to Crochet People
Learn to crochet amigurumi people from a standard model and transform them into absolutely anyone using needle and thread
Would you like to bring your own universe to life using just your hands? Artist Lhylaraña’s amigurumi help her get to know the people around her better and pay tribute to them with a touch of humor. In this online course, she teaches you to create crochet people using a standard model.
Learn to crochet amigurumi people and transform them into absolutely anyone using needle and thread. Practice both basic and advanced stitches and discover all the tricks to bring your dolls to life in detail, from their clothes to their hair and accessories.
Start the course by stepping into the world of Lhylaraña as she talks about how crochet changed her life. She also shares some of her influences and most memorable projects.
To begin your project, go over the basic crochet stitches used to make any amigurumi and discover some more complex techniques to take your creations to the next level.
Then learn to analyze the features of the person you want to crochet and get them down on paper. Prepare a sketch using the body template, defining colors and including details such as the hair, clothes, and accessories. Lhylaraña also teaches you to read a crochet pattern.
Now get to work on your amigurumi! Use a crochet cube to create the head before moving on to make the body. Explore how to articulate your doll for greater artistic expression. Next, apply the felt eyes and embroider a few final details to really give your doll character.