Learn the Basics of Amigurumi Crochet

In this video, Kerry Lord demonstrates all the crochet techniques and sewing up instructions for beginning and completing a standard form Edward’s Menagerie animal, part of the #edsanimals collection of crochet toys. Please note the techniques are shown for reference only. Full instructions are included with your pattern. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introducing Nora the Himalayan Rabbit by Kerry Lord 01:59 What you need to get started 02:36 Holding your crochet hook and yarn 04:02 How to tie a slipknot 05:01 Holding your hook and yarn together 05:21 The chain stitch (ch) 07:33 Begin by dc6 into ring 08:23 The British double crochet stitch (dc) or USA single crochet stitch (sc) 11:50 Increasing and crocheting Round 1 of your pattern 14:33 Counting your stitches 15:22 Using a contrast piece of yarn as a marker 15:57 Crocheting Round 2 of your pattern 19:04 Crocheting Rounds 3-6 of your pattern 21:13 Identifying the right and wrong sides of the crochet piece 23:28 Decreasing (dc2tog) and crocheting Round 7 of your pattern 27:23 Changing colour 29:39 Using a centraliser 30:41 Breaking your yarn to fasten off 31:10 Stuffing your animal 32:57 Sewing up your animal 44:21 Sewing on the eyes and nose Want to know more about TOFT? Find out at toftuk.com, or follow us on Instagram @toft_uk.