Amigurumi-Along (stuffed toys)

[kusine]

I've been having a lot of fun making amigurumi (stuffed toys), I thought others might, too! I've decided to start an amigurumi-along so maybe I can find some other like-minded hookers who want an excuse to make the little cuties.

(and it will fulfill one of my 101 things in 1001 days (http://www.kusine.com/fancies/101things/index.html) :D )

Click here to read all about the Amigurumi-Along! (http://amigurumi-along.blogspot.com/)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I just emailed you :)

[fran]

Does Amigurumi have to be a specific style or size? Is it like manga or anime? I like making toys but am ignorant about this type.

[kusine]

I'm not terribly educated about it, either, but I've seen everything from bears to dragons to bunnies to cars to cupcakes to dollies to made-up creatures!

I just think stuffed toys are cute and fun to make. :)

[Chatty]

I might join this one later, I haven't made a stuffed toy in a long time.

:frog

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thanks Jessica I'm so happy to be in this Crochet along :hook :jumpyay I added the button to my blog :)

[xantha]

I actually just received one of the books I ordered not too long ago... it's volume 2 in one of the collections. I didn't order from this seller, but you can see pictures of the book here on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41232&item=8200733557).

I will probably pick a pattern (or two or ten!) out and join this CAL! :)

[ttbookjunkie]

I love making toys! :clap

Amanda

http://ttbookjunkie.blogspot.com

[evelyn]

They are so cute
Are there instructions in english for them and where can you get them?

[Kimberly]

Count me in on this (sent you an e-mail Jessica)! I can not wait to get started!

[HollyM]

Ahhhhh!!!!
No links....links bad......must not click links.....
just BIN'd that book and this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41232&item=8203105483
I really liked the pink bunny in the 2nd one :lol

Holly

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Here's Merboy I'm posting him here because I've tried several times to load the pic on the blog with no luck :(

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/chicrochetcrazy/smmerboy.jpg

[evelyn]

ALISHA

SO CUTE

WHERE CAN I FIND THE PATTERNS

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thanks :) it was just one of those let me start crocheting and see what I come up with. I didn't write anything down so he is a one of a kind. I may see what I come up with though because I really like him :) .

[xantha]

kawaii, Alisha! :clap :manyheart

[Oslofia]

Its fun to just crochet 'away' and see what you end up with. And I must say that Merboy looks great :)

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Thank you Jess & Oslofia :)

[ullenastar13]

i just emailed i hope it's not too late to join!
allena:hook

[pixi]

this looks really great and im really interested in doing something like this, but my problem is i need to work from a pattern untill i can get my confidence up
oh and i loveeee merboy :drool

[HollyM]

My pattern books came :clap
I only flipped through them quickly but all the pics are adorable. I can tell I'm going to need to spend some quiet time to really work my way through a pattern though, the diagrams are kind of scary :eek

Holly

[HollyM]

Me again!
Pixi, that Roxycraft site has an Amigurumi bunny pattern on it!
http://www.roxycraft.com/crochet_amigurumi_bunny.htm

I think I'm going to try him because I've never done a critter before. I think it will be easier for me to figure out the Japanese patterns if I do one from an English pattern first:yay

Holly

[pixi]

yes how cute is that lil cute ******* bunny? i wanna make one and call him Remy!

[crafty_suzi]

This crochet along is so cute! I love all of those little critters. I might join a little later when I have more time. Is that ok?

[mumbles17]

I'm reading this thread daily -( well maybe more.......) conviced I should be part of it - but the voices in my head are telling me - no not allowed - finish some projects first - .....................

I have just a few more xmas in julys to finish up and a couple of chair bcks.....and...and ...and....then .....................ohhhhh I want to join...................
( can you tell I'm gemini!!!)
back soon
fiona:hook

[Oslofia]

I'm reading this thread daily -( well maybe more.......) conviced I should be part of it - but the voices in my head are telling me - no not allowed - finish some projects first - .....................

I have just a few more xmas in julys to finish up and a couple of chair bcks.....and...and ...and....then .....................ohhhhh I want to join...................
( can you tell I'm gemini!!!)
back soon
fiona:hook


:lol Oh yes fiona, I can see that you are a gemini....just like me!!! too many projects going on at the same time, and plans/wishes to do even more :lol

I think that you should join up, you can make a little critter in one evening....and xmas is sooo far away :hook

[pixi]

i've started on my animal finished the head rofl! check my blog to see! the only prob is i can't decided weather i want a bunny or a kittie :drool

[Alosha]

I'm new to Crochetville & read your post about amigurami. So, checked out a few sites & decided I just have to make 1 or 2 (or 20!).
Thanks alot for giving me yet another project I just have to do :)
Alosha

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Welcome Alosha great name :) Can't wait to see what you make ;)

[Alosha]

I used to make rather bizarre little puppies when the neices & nephews were little. Will be fun to do critters again.BTW, am named after the cat :)
Alosha

[Alita]

Hi. I think I'd like to join in but would need a pattern to start so where to do I go from here? I don't speak any Japanese. Cheers, Old Cajun

[kusine]

Hi. I think I'd like to join in but would need a pattern to start so where to do I go from here? I don't speak any Japanese. Cheers, Old Cajun

You don't need to speak Japanese and there are patterns on the left side of the blog (http://amigurumi-along.blogspot.com/). Click here to read the rules (http://amigurumi-along.blogspot.com/2005/06/rules.html) about how to join!

[Kimberly]

Question!! Should we be posting our finished items only to the site, or should we post them here also as an enticement to get others to join us?? :shrug

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

I don't want to step on Jessica's toes here but I don't see why not :) I think it's a good idea :)

[kusine]

I certainly don't mind crossposting on here and the blog! The more the merrier! :)

[ullenastar13]

i've been working on some ideas in my head for some new things also using the links off the AAL site... they're so cute the pix! anyways i just wanted to thank you *jessica right?* for starting this AAL... i love it! i'm totally obsessed with these cute japanese toys!!!

[ttbookjunkie]

Hi All-
Just wanted to share my Grinch Head. He was fun to make!
http://amigurumi-along.blogspot.com/2005/08/grinch-head.html

Amanda:hook

[mimi_mia]

Is it too late to join this CAL?? :( I made the flamingo last week and would like to make some other toy along with you all. I'll start one in case it's not too late :clap
PS: Amanda the Grinch looks good, with a Santa Hat he'll be great!!:santa

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Nope I don't think it's ever to late :) I don't recall any kind of deadline:think

[kusine]

Please sign up! This is a very open ended CAL, so no pressure!

[mimi_mia]

This will be my first CAL I join so I'm not too sure how to do it, Jennifer I sent you a PM and hope I can join that way. Please set me straight it that's the wrong method :think Thanks :hug

[dur30cat]

This seems to be a CAL for me since i love crocheting and knitting toys! (I posted some FOs on my blog)

Must go and check through my pattern books and maybe I'll jump in sometime next week or after!

Emy

[ttbookjunkie]

Your toys are great! I especially like your pigs. Great work!

Amanda:hook

[gemini53]

http://www.livejournal.com/users/crochetsamurai/something to look at

[ullafr]

Hello all

You seem to have so much fun and so much creativity.:cheer :cheer :cheer :clap
Ulla

[dur30cat]

Your toys are great! I especially like your pigs. Great work!

Amanda:hook

Thanks for your compliments. I'm just trying to go through my WIPs - I know I have a couple of them that needs sewing up. And then I'll be on my way to join this CAL.

[butterfly_girl]

Hey! :) Ok, I would like to take part in this. Do people have to get their own patterns for this? If so, where can you get them! I love the little mini monster someone made! It's so cute! let's see.........I think that's all I wanted to know.....

[kusine]

Here's how to sign up and the rest of the rules:

http://amigurumi-along.blogspot.com/2005/06/rules.html

There are a bunch of links to patterns on the site on the right hand side (and a wonderful person has sent me bunches more, but I have been so lazy about putting them up. Maybe I'll do that this morning before my company gets up!). You should be able to find something you like there!

I'll be happy to see you join us!

[ttbookjunkie]

I just made a little bear whom I named Marble, she would love you to visit her.:)

http://ttbookjunkie.blogspot.com/2005/08/introducing-marble.html

Amanda:hook

[DeAnna]

This just looks like too much fun!

[mimi_mia]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/IMG_0143.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/b376/mimi_mia/?) Here is a sock monkey I finished

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

That is the cutest monkey :)

[HappyknitandcrochetFreak]

Can we still join ?


They are so qute:hook

[sallenlouise]

OK! I received a bunny pattern in the mail friday, and decided to do this sat (yesterday) I have the head done, eyes sewn and everything! One ear, one leg...and starting the body!
This is the first time i have done this sort of crochet...Im excited ans so happy!:clap

[Virtuous Stitches]

I would love to join, but I don't have a clue how to start. Me being a new crochter would it be hard for me to do.

[SJ2B]

So all they are is a stuffed toy in bright colours? If this is right then I'll get a pattern and join in this one too!

Sharon

[SJ2B]

Found some patterns and will get on with one after the kids craft sessions this week at the school.

Sharon

[Koalagirl9394]

Oh Oh Oh!! I am in!!!

[amalapert]

I'm trying to get the directions for the baby harp seal on the site but when I click the link, it says I have to d/l adobe reader, which I already HAVE. Would any kind soul please copy/paste it in a pm to me pleeeeeeease?? Or save the file and email to me? I'd love to do that one but just can't get to it for some weird reason. Thanks!