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Amigurumi is the art of creating small stuffed creatures using crochet techniques. One of the most popular amigurumi designs is the cactus. This adorable and prickly plant makes for a great decorative item, and it's easy to make with a bit of practice. In this blog post, we'll show you how to make a cute amigurumi cactus and provide a link to our YouTube video tutorial . Materials Needed: * Any yarn ( I used cotton yarn ) * Crochet hook size 2.5mm * Stuffing * Yarn needle * Scissors Abbreviation:  MR - magic ring Ch - chain  Sc - single crochet Dc - double crochet Hdc- half double crochet Fpdc - front podt double crochet Bpdc- back post double crochet Inc- increse  Baby Cactus Pattern: The small baby cactuses on the sides: Row1: ch2 and 15 dc into MR Row2: ch2, (1 fpdc, 1 bpdc) *8, sl st Crochet for about 4 cm or 7 rows and then lace two markers like shown in the video Row n: ch2, 1 fpdc, 1 bpdc, 1 fpdc, 1 bphdc, ( fpsc, bpdc) *4, 1 bphdc, 1 fpdc, 1 bpdc, 1 fp...

These booties are very cute and easy to crochet even for beginners.  You can crochet for any size and age. The only thing you must crochet the sole bigger or smaller by changing the number of rows. You can also use different yarn size and hook.  I used mercerized cotton  and 2.5 mm crochet hook but you can use any yarn of similar weight.   My yarn:  Composition: 100% mercerized cotton Each skein is 50gr 125 m / 136 yards per skein Brand: Rosários 4 Written Pattern  Sole: R1: Ch 18 + ch3, insert hook into 4th chain and make 2 dc,16 dc, 6 dc into the last stitch, 16dc, sl st. R2: Ch1, ( inc of sc)*2, 7 sc,  2 hdc, 7 dc, (inc of dc) *6, 7 dc, 2 hdc, 7 sc, sc into stitch of ch1 R3: Ch3, (inc of dc) *4 , 16 dc, ( dc, inc) *6, 16 dc,  inc of dc, dc into the stitch of ch3. Optional row for bigger size R4: Ch3, ( dc, inc)*4,  16 dc, ( 2dc, inc) *6, 16 dc, dc, inc, dc into stitch of  chain 3. When the sole...

In crochet, an invisible color change is a technique used to switch from one color of yarn to another without leaving a visible seam or knot. Here's how to do it: With this technique, your color changes should be virtually invisible, creating a smooth and seamless transition between colors in your crochet work. Changing colors in crochet is a great way to add interest and variety to your project.  Some additional tips for changing colors in crochet: To make sure the carried yarn doesn't show through on the right side of the work, be sure to carry it loosely and evenly across the back. To make the color change more secure, you can tie a small knot between the two yarn tails before weaving them in. To create a striped pattern, you can change colors every row or every few rows. To create a more complex pattern, you can use a chart or written instructions to guide your color changes. With these tips, you can add beautiful color changes to your crochet projects and create unique and...

This is a very good pattern for absolute crochet amigurumi beginners because you don't need to sew any parts and the face is very simple.  Yet the cat is super cute and can be customised.   Abbreviation   Sc - single crochet Inc - increase  Dec - decrease  St - Stitch   Hdc- half double crochet  We are going to crochet in spiral Tail Row 1) 6 sc into Magic Ring Row 2) 6 Inc= 12 st F Row 3) (1inc, 1 sc) *6=18 st Row 4) -6) 18 st Row 7) (4 sc, 1 dec)*3=15 st Row 8)-9) 15 st Row 10) (3sc, 1 dec) *3= 12 st Row 11) -12) 12 st Row 13) (4 sc, 1 dec) *2 = 10 st Row 14) -16) 10 st Row 17) ( 3 sc, 1 dec) * 2 = 8 st Row 18) - 20) 8 sc Row 21) Fold the tail into 2 and crochet 4 sc Leave the tail and now we are starting the body. Body Row 1) Chain 6 Row 2) 1 inc, 3 sc, 4 sc into the same chain, 3 sc, 1 inc = 14 st Row 3) 2 inc, 3 sc, 4 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc= 22 st Row 4) ( 1 sc, 1 inc) * 2, 3 sc, ( 1 sc, 1 inc) *4, 3 sc, ( 1sc, 1 inc) *...

This pattern is perfect to make an absolutely gorgeous rose for a bouquet or as a decorative element for your project. The pattern requires little yarn and little time.  You  can use any type of yarn and a matching hook. Chain any number like 31, 41 or 51 and more. You need any odd number of chains. The size of the rose depends on the length of your chain. You can also make it bigger or smaller by experimenting with yarn and hook size. Row 1) Insert your hook into 3rd chain from hook and make sc, ch2, skip 1ch, sc. Keep making ch2, skip 1ch, sc until the end of the row. Row 2) Work into chain2 space:  Ch1, 3 hdc, ch1, sl st, (move to the next chsin 2 space:  sl st, ch1, 3hdc, ch1, sl st)*2. Continue the same way but instead of 3hdc make 4 and 5 hdc in alternation. Watch video tutorial for more detailed explanation 😊 HERE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL:

I would like personally thank all of you for watching my videos commenting and following my tutorials.  I'm also happy to see all the projects that you sent to me that you made following my instructions or patterns, so that was really wonderful here and in 2023 I decided to add a new format to my videos, so this time I'm adding the short talking videos where I will discuss some questions or tips, and also sometimes you can ask me some questions in the comment section that are too long, and I prefer that we discuss them together.  You can comment under this video your own personal experience or point of view. Today the question is really quite difficult it's almost like to be or not to be because many of you ask what is easier knitting or crochet, which one is better, and I think there is no like really yes, no reply you must try both, and you decide which one suits you most.  I want to just share my personal experience and to say some facts, but mostly it's all opinions...

If you want to start crocheting cute amigurumies but you don't have any idea how to start. Then this monster is a perfect project to begin with. The pattern is super simple. The best part any beginner can easily customise it and the look of the monster is awesome.   You can learn basic amigurumi techniques and make a minster in one hour.   (US terms) R1: 6SC stitches into a Magic Ring R2: SC Increase around =12 stitches R3: (Increase, 1SC) x 6 = 18 stitches R4: 1SC, (increase, 2SC) x 5, Increase, SC = 24 stitches R5: (Increase, 3SC) x 6 = 30 stitches R6: 3SC, (increase, 4SC) x 5, increase, 1SC = 36 stitches You may continue to make increses to make a monster bigger. The leg and hands are shown with details in the video tutorial.  HERE THE VIDEO TUTORIAL: