The technique of Japanese knitting amigurumi has become very popular among modern needlewomen. This kind of art emerged recently, but Japanese masters claim that the history of the Amigurumi is several hundred years old. Initially, amigurumi were knitted for children and as household amulets, in our time these toys are considered an excellent gift.
Amigurumi are small soft toys connected by means of a hook or spokes. The average size of amigurumi is 5-10 cm. Most often there are toy animals-bears, mice, hedgehogs, bunnies. Some needlewomen knit decorations, handbags, hats, fruits. The Japanese love various "edible" amigurumi - small cakes, sushi, sweets and other "dishes."
Mastering the technique of knitting amigurumi is easy, but this process is quite time consuming. If you want to become an experienced specialist in knitting amigurumi, then you need to be patient. Modern needlewomen are lucky unlike our mothers and grandmothers - on the Internet you can find any information and step by step learn to knit. For those who find it difficult to master this complicated art by instruction, there are master classes for knitting amigurumi, on which you will learn all the secrets and wisdoms of this skill. Diagrams of knitting amigurumi in Russian can be purchased at any store of goods for needlework, and in due course, honing your skills, you yourself can come up with such schemes. There are three types of amigurumi schemes: a schematic-description in Russian, a table and a Japanese schematic in the form of a picture:
- Schematic description. This is the easiest option for beginners. Learning to read such a scheme is not difficult. It is a small formula that contains information about one knitting series.
- The scheme in the form of a table. Such schemes are designed for experienced needlewomen. The table consists of columns corresponding to the row numbers and rows corresponding to the number of loops.
- The Japanese scheme is the most complex kind of schemes for knitting an amigurumi toy. The scheme consists of two parts - pictures and tables with explanations, by means of which the number and number of loops are determined.
So, where to start? For knitting an amigurumi toy you will need: a hook, threads, beads (beads, buttons). It is better to start with crochet amigurum crochet, not with knitting needles. The most suitable hook for beginners is hook # 2. Threads for the beginning is better to use acrylic thread - they are the thickest. It starts with the simplest schemes, consisting of several parts. Any initial scheme consists of only two of their knitting elements: columns without a crochet and air loops. Once you learn how to knit these basic elements, you can safely start creating an amigurumi toy.
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Share your experience, exchange schemes and ideas of knitting amigurumi, you can on the forum of our site, in the section for needlewomen. Here you will find like-minded people and get support in their endeavors. Creation of a knitted amigurumi toy is not only a pleasure, but also a way to cheer yourself up, take your mind off the domestic worries and devote yourself to creativity. And creating for themselves, children and loved ones is a wonderful activity for any woman.