Yes! Crochet flowers make beautiful, planet-friendly and long-lasting alternatives to real blooms. They never wilt and can be customized to match any style or occasion.
Most are! Gently hand wash in cool water with mild soap. Always check the yarn type! Our flowers use cotton and cotton blends which usually hold up well.
For a clean, sculpted look, a cotton or cotton blend yarn works best. It holds shape, shows detail, and doesn’t fuzz easily. But it’s up to you as you can use any kind of yarn and see for yourself what you like most.
It depends on the design, but most simple flowers take 1-4 hours to complete. Complex ones may take much longer but with practice you will become a lot faster.
Yes, but stock usually disappears after a few days. I’m working on launching a new collection of handmade flowers and bouquets. Follow kootsiko on Instagram @kootsikohandmade or join the newsletter to be notified of the next drop.
Yes of course. You can message me with your ideas, and I’ll let you know if and when I can deliver. If your order is meant for a gift though, especially on a busy season, have in mind that I need extra time to prepare your order, as all my products are handmade.
Yes, especially if you enjoy crafting! You only need a few tools, yarn, and a pattern to get started, and you can make as many as you like.
Try the Medousa or the Forget-Me-Not pattern which are very easy. Both use basic stitches and take under an hour to make. However, most Kootsiko patterns are beginner-friendly.
Definitely! Many people find crochet calming and meditative. It’s a creative hobby that keeps your hands busy and your mind relaxed. Read my blog on the health benefits of crocheting!
You can find all my flower patterns in the pattern shop. They’re instant downloads and beginner-friendly.
Absolutely! You can gift or sell finished handmade items from my patterns. Please just credit “Pattern by Kootsiko.com” if selling online.
AMIGURUMI FAQs
What is amigurumi?
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed characters, animals, or objects using simple stitches and lots of imagination!
Is amigurumi hard for beginners?
Not at all! Start with a simple pattern and basic stitches. Many beginners find amigurumi a fun and rewarding place to start.
What do I need to start making amigurumi?
All you need is yarn, a crochet hook, stuffing (fiberfill or just scrap yarn!), and a pattern. Safety eyes or embroidery thread are great for creating faces. Check out our amigurumi patterns for the long-neck monsters, that can be wrapped around your bag strap. They are easy and super fun to gift!
Can I sell amigurumi I made from your patterns?
Yes, handmade items are yours to gift or sell, just credit Kootsiko.com as the designer.