For everyone who likes to crochet, we have a great idea for your next crochet project. It is the so-called amigurumi. These are cute crochet figures that originally come from Japan, but are now also very popular in western countries and therefore also in Germany. So if you want to make someone happy with crochet works or want to decorate your own home with great crochet figures, you can crochet amigurumi and use the following inspiration that we have put together.
Which amigurumi for beginners?
Would you like to crochet an amigurumi that is relatively easy to make and alsosuitable for beginnersthen it's best to choose a small figure that doesn't consist of too many different colors and elements. For example, you can crochet a plain amigurumi ball or crochet animals with a simple shape.
Examples of popular motifs
Crochet owl as an amigurumi
Since owls are currently very popular as motifs and figures, we don't want to withhold the option for crocheting an amigurumi owl from you. It is best to use gray, beige or brown wool for the owls. But colorful versions are also suitable and funny. Instead of an owl, you can also crochet other birds, such asParrots or budgies. Chicks can also be crocheted for Easter.
Unicorn with colorful wool
If you would like to crochet cuddly toys for children, then the unicorn is a great option, especially for girls. The unicorn can stand or sit like this. It is important that you don't forget the horn and use bright rainbow colors for the mane and tail. You can also crochet a simple horse as an amigurumi in this way. Just use natural colors and leave out the horn.
Crochet turtle
A turtle is just as cute, regardless of whether it is a water turtle or a land turtle. Simply crochet a ball for the head. You can design eyes for the animals in different ways. Either you use special buttons to incorporate, googly eyes or you can crochet eyes. Buttons or googly eyes can also be combined with crocheted elements.
If you crochet animals, you can either make them lifelike or choose a more playful version that will be particularly popular with children. One of the turtles from the example above was equipped with a cute, pink hat. Let your imagination run wild when you crochet amigurumi.
Lucky pig
How about crocheting a pig that is supposed to bring good luck at the same time. A lucky pig is a great gift idea that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Crochet standing, sitting or lying pig. As you can see, the variants are diverse. Skin colors are best when crocheting such an amigurumi.
Make your own cute sheep
You can also crochet a sheep. For the example above, the body, head, ears and limbs are made separately and then sewn together. Of course, you can also crochet an amigurumi where everything is designed in one go. That depends entirely on the instructions and of course your taste. You can also determine the size yourself.
Small squid or jellyfish
These cute octopuses, which can also pass for jellyfish, are also quite easy amigurumi for beginners. If you don't have much experience with crocheting and would like to try something less complicated, you can use figures like this to crochet Amigurumi. A ball equipped with tentacles is even easier for octopuses.
starfish
While you're already making squid and jellyfish, come up with some other sea creatures to create an entire underwater world. A starfish, for example, is not particularly difficult, but looks very funny and cute with a pair of eyes. Use any colors for the wool.
Goldfish
And don't forget fish too! You can make colorful fish for the underwater world or create an artificial aquarium for the children and display homemade fish in it. For example, if you are crocheting a fish, the goldfish is suitable, but the koi fish is also very popular and should be considered if you want to crochet amigurumi.
Make your own amigurumi doll
Girls love playing with dolls, which is why you can consider crochet dolls as a gift idea. Admittedly, it is a fairly difficult or at least complex project. The Minions are also popular crochet figures. If you crochet a minion with a flat body, you can use it as a bookmark with only the head sticking out of the book.
Little elephants
How about crocheting an amigurumi elephant or several? In general, a wide variety of Amigurumi animals can be put together with which the children can then play in the zoo or on the farm. And the animals don't always have to be very big and complicated to look pretty. Even tiny ideas like these are great.
Crochet cat keychain
If you crochet Amigurumi in small format, you can also use it to create wonderful little keychains. For this purpose, the animals and figures are simply equipped with such a hook. This cat can also be used as a keychain. This is also a wonderful idea if you want to give away something homemade for a special occasion.
Crochet monkey
If you prefer cuddly toys, you can also crochet a large amigurumi monkey. You can then accessorize this with any accessories, such as a vest, a scarf or a hat. Not only children but also adults will surely enjoy the monkey. Collectors of cuddly toys in particular will be delighted with such a gift. An idea you can consider when crocheting amigurumi.
Colorful snails
Snails make children happy. That's why they're definitely worth considering! We also recommend colorful snails instead of natural colors, so that the crocheted snails are even more fun. So two colors can form a spiral on the snail shell or you can create colorful dots out of felt after you crochet this amigurumi.
Teddy Bear
Teddy bears are classic cuddly toys. And in the crocheted look they look even more likeable. If you want to crochet an amigurumi bear, you should plan enough time. Nevertheless, advanced users in particular will not have any major problems with implementation.
Crochet lion
A lion is made quicker than you might think. All you have to do is crochet a bear, which you then equip with a homemade wool mane. Don't forget the lion's tail either. You have already turned a crocheted animal into a completely new one. When you crochet this amigurumi, you can also add a few whiskers if you like.
Bunny with floppy ears
Rabbits are at least as popular as teddy bears. When you crochet this stuffed animal, you have the choice between standing and floppy ears, with floppy ears looking particularly cute and also easier to make. You can also use the bunny as a decoration for Easter. Then feel free to combine it with other crochet figures by crocheting Easter eggs or chicks.
Crochet squirrel
You can use wool of any thickness to crochet amigurumi. The figures can also be knitted, as was done for this squirrel. It also comes with a small knitted acorn. You can crochet, knit or make the squirrel's tail out of another material such as faux fur. You can also put many small pompoms together to make a tail.
Crocheted mouse
On this mouse, the whites of the eyes were crocheted, while the pupils are made of buttons. If you crochet a mouse as an amigurumi, you can also crochet a piece of cheese and combine it with the mouse. Create a fun company with the mouse by adding cats and dogs too. Whether as a key ring or decoration, the mouse is a real eye-catcher.
DIY Giraffe
If you don't have the desire, time or talent to crochet amigurumi, you can simply buy such cuddly toys ready-made. This giraffe, for example, comes in different color variations and is offered on Etsy. Furthermore, there are now a variety of books with crochet instructions, as well as magazines that you can use for your new or old hobby.
White seal
The seal is also one of those crochet animals that even beginners can try to crochet Amigurumi, because the body does not have any complicated shapes. White or light gray wool is best. The legs are specially made and then sewn to the body. Since baby seals are known for their large black eyes, button eyes like these are best.
Crochet penguin
Here you can see a variant of how you can design a penguin. Black and white wool is necessary for the body, while the beak and legs are designed in yellow color. A wide variety of animals are possible for crocheting amigurumi, although some are more complicated and others are quite easy to make.
frog
Sewing the individual elements together should not be underestimated either. Ultimately, everything should hold well, which is especially important if you are crocheting amigurumi that will be used as a cuddly toy or toy. We would also like to introduce this frog to you. If you crochet a frog, you can also accessorize it with a fun accessory to suit the occasion, like a Santa hat here.
Ladybug
Ladybugs are one of the few insects that we like. Especially in spring, the ladybug is a great motif and figure for decorations and can decorate our house. For this reason we would like to suggest you crochet the ladybug for amigurumi. A simpler version can be made from two balls instead of this one with the wings open.
Amigurumi Biene
And while we're on the subject of insects, how about a cute bee? Bees are also our constant companions in spring and summer and are therefore just as suitable for decoration. If you crochet a bee, of course use yellow and black wool. You can crochet wings for the amigurumi or make them from another material.
Flowers
Bring colorful flowers into your home by crocheting amigurumi. The flowers consist of balls or, optionally, hemispheres, to which petals of any color are then sewn. So that everything can stand upright, you can also cover cardboard with the crocheted elements. Another great idea for spring decorations!
Elephant
Elephants are known to bring good luck. This makes them a great gift idea again. And if you crochet an amigurumi elephant yourself, the gift becomes even more special. The elephant looks great both in large size and in small format for key chains. Create extra large ears for Dumbo.
dragon
Maybe you recognized this dragon? If not, your child definitely will! It is the dragon from the film “How to Train Your Dragon”. If you crochet amigurumi, you can make children particularly happy with such figures. Here you can see an idea on how to crochet an amigurumi dragon.
