Crochet Techniques: Make Amigurumi Characters
A course by Ilaria Caliri , Crochet Designer
Learn crochet techniques to make amigurumi animals, from the initial design to the finished doll
Learn crochet techniques to make amigurumi animals, from the initial design to the finished doll
Amigurumi are cute and quirky crocheted dolls originating from Japanese culture. Their soft shapes and adorable expressions make them impossible not to love. So, how do you go about making one of these fun creatures? What are the key concepts to keep in mind? How do you read a pattern? In this course, get the answers to these questions and learn a set of crochet techniques to create anything you can imagine.
Join Ilaria Caliri, crochet designer and amigurumi expert whose work has been published in a variety of books and magazines, and discover how to crochet your own chubby pug. She guides you through the process of creating your favorite animal, from the first stitch to the finishing touches. Start by making all the body parts, stitch together your doll, then add unique expressions and custom accessories to give it personality. Learn how to bring charming characters to life by playing with colors and yarn.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 18 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (203)
- 6,993 students
- 16 lessons (2h 40m)
- 18 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Crochet a pug amigurumi.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how to bring their own amigurumi characters to life.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of crochet are necessary for this course. As for materials, you need cotton, wool, or acrylic yarn, a crochet hook in the right size for your chosen yarn, synthetic stuffing, safety eyes, and other items you may already have at home, such as scissors, needles, and a sewing tape measure.
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A course by Ilaria Caliri
Ilaria Caliri is a crochet designer who learned to knit, crochet, embroider, and sew at a young age. She studied architecture at university, but gradually discovered her passion for handicrafts and began to explore the art of amigurumi. In 2010, she decided to share her passion by starting a blog about it, which grew into a full-blown website by 2016, named after her personal brand: Airali design.
Ilaria spent several years living in London where she had the opportunity to work with textile artists as well as in a yarn store. She has published several books and currently collaborates with business and publishers as a freelance designer. She also runs her own online store where she sells digital patterns for anyone who wants to crochet their own amigurumi.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
To Begin
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Tools and Materials
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Crochet and Basic Stitches
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Work in the Round
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Tips to Work Better
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U3
Bring the Character to Life!
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The Purpose of the Hand Sketch
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We Draw the Pug
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Let's Read the Pattern and Abbreviations
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U4
Making Head and Body
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The Head: We Work the Circumference
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The Head: We Work Eyes, Muzzle, and Ears
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The Body: Circumference, Legs, and Tail 1
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The Body: Circumference, Legs, and Tail 2
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U5
Finalize and Customize the Amigurumi
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Stuff and Sew 1
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Stuff and Sew 2
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How to Customize Your Pug
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FP
Final project
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Crochet Techniques: Make Amigurumi Characters
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leonorsalicio
Recomendo para quem está a aprender. Gostei muito de como explica o passo a passo
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chiarachicca2
Molto bello, le regole sono molto facili da seguire. Quindi lo consiglio
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carito17cardenas
Me encanta la forma tan sencilla para explicar cada uno de los pasos. Súper recomendable.
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jonathangg1109
PlusMuy buen curso, aunque algunas palabras estaban un poco confusas al momento de traducir a español. Mi amigurumi quedó muy lindo
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rebeca_acevedo
excelente curso, muy bien explicado
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