My Personal Journey Into Crochet
It could have been a bright and pleasant afternoon if it weren’t that day of the month when my kids and I prepared the family’s order of random cheap trinkets from across the globe.
Among the endless scroll of my daughter’s list of favorites was a cute little dinosaur with a peculiar, almost funny word in the description: Amigurumi.
It only took a few days and a handful of online searches before I was hooked forever. This wonderfully creative Japanese crochet technique became my new obsession.
The unexpected joy of creating tiny worlds with yarn
I already knew a bit about crocheting from my younger years, but diving into amigurumi was like learning an entirely new language.
Yarn, needles, and a whole lot of love!
I had to master the terminology for every stitch, uncover the secrets and hacks shared by crochet wizards, and explore the endless world of tools, accessories, needles (so many needles!), stuffing materials, and, most importantly, yarn.
Understanding yarn became an adventure on its own. I needed to recognize its types, textures, origins, and the effect each would create. I had to know the weight, thickness, and compatibility with different hook sizes. Everything needed to match the vision for each project perfectly.
And then there was the embroidery. Because making an amigurumi isn’t just about crocheting. To add those adorable eyes, mouths, noses, or intricate details, I had to learn embroidery, too. Sure, plastic safety eyes exist, but if your amigurumi is for a little one, embroidered features are safer and they often make your design even more beautiful.
And so began a long period of obsessive yarn buying, collecting tools I rarely used, and acquiring a lovely sexy shade of red in my tired eyes. Not to mention the neck strain, arm fatigue, and finger cramps I’m still trying to shake off.
Why? Because every time I start a project, the next moment I lift my head, 5–6 hours have mysteriously passed.
That’s what they say about great passions. They make you lose all sense of time. And your back. And your legs, for that matter.
But yes, crochet is my great passion now. It started with a cute little dinosaur and became a love story stitched together one yarn flower at a time.
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Until next time, may your yarn never run out 🧶
your parrot doesn’t turn it into confetti 🦜
and your hook never vanish! 💨
❤️
Kootsiko