Surely you have already met cute knitted animalssmall size. There are even toys with a height of less than 5 cm. Do you know that these creatures are just another invention of the people of Japan? And they are called amigurumi. "What it is?" - you ask. The Japanese name for cute little animals with large bulging eyes means "knitted soft toy." How to create such a miracle and what is needed for this, we will look in detail in our article.
Who are Amigurumi
Amigurumi-toys at many masters "live" at homeand are part of the decor. They can decorate the windowsills, shelves. With larger models, children play with pleasure. Small animals are used as key chains or accessories attached to a backpack.
Amigurumi toys - what is it?It can be not only animals, but also little people, cartoon characters and even inanimate objects that can be revived if desired, giving them human features. For example, hats, needle cases, cupcakes, ice cream and others.
The most common crochet toysfrom yarn. The parts of amigurumi are knitted separately, and then they are joined by sewing threads. Basically, the details of the toy are disproportionate. And the head can be a lot more torso. This gives the toy a certain charm. Body parts are stuffed before stitching. The filler can serve as sintepon, holofiber and sintepukh. Details of the attractive face knit from yarn, but you can use drape, felt or doll eyes.
How to start knitting
We reviewed in general the Amigurumi toys,what it is, sorted out. How to learn to knit them? What is needed for the manufacture of amigurumi? Next, we will answer all questions, get acquainted with the necessary materials and knitting techniques.
Для создания игрушки вам понадобится мелкий hook, yarn of different colors and filler. Hook choose thinner yarn, it is better if it will be number 2. Each part is knitted in a spiral, thereby eliminating the presence of a seam. The desired form is achieved by reducing and adding loops. Beginners better start knitting with a simple toy, consisting of one or two parts. This will provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the process of creating Amigurumi.
Crochet hook, the product turns outdense, and the filler does not make the way out. To the toy was not elongated and thin, you need to knit for a full loop of the two walls. In the event that the scheme does not provide another. The first row is called the Amigurumi ring. How to knit it will be explained below. Initial rows are counterclockwise. Further, the product is turned out so that the end of the thread remains inside, and knits in the direction of the clock hand. It is important to know that the rows are performed without lifting loops, and to facilitate the work, the first loop in each of them is marked with a pin.
Amigurumi Ring
How to knit the first row, know those needlewomen who create products using a hook. For beginners we will write in detail the beginning of work.
There is a huge amount of amigurumi toys,schemes which begin with a ring. This is a basic series not only for toys, but also for products connected in a spiral. Such as berets, flowers, napkins and other objects having the form of a circle.
You need to start knitting with the location of the thread onfinger of the left hand. To do this, take the end of the yarn, throw it on the index finger, holding out the inside of the palm. Then, pressing with your thumb, wrap the main thread around the index finger once. The thread leading to the ball should be outside, and the end of the yarn should lie freely in the palm of your left hand.
Enter the hook along the index finger intoformed ring. Hook the main thread and output the zero loop, which is not indicated in the diagram in any way. Then through it, output the thread from the main ball, creating another loop.
Then you need to knit through the ring so much.single crochets, as indicated in the scheme. Often, amigurumi toys begin with a ring that consists of six loops. To create a single crochet through the ring to bring the next loop. Then hook the thread and tie the post through two loops. Then repeat 6 times. After knitting all the posts, pull the beginning of the thread and close the first and last stitches, forming a neat little ring.
How to read diagrams
How to link the animal amigurumi?Production schemes of these toys are presented in several versions. The easiest to read is a schematic description with symbols in Russian. When knitting amigurumi crochet uses the most common loops:
- VP - as indicated air loop;
- RLS is a single crochet;
- SSN - respectively, double crochet;
- P - increase;
- U - subtraction.
For example, the loop of amigurumi 6 scn means that inloop need to knit 6 columns without nakida. If you meet in the description a series of 2 scs in 1 x 6p (12) - this means that you need to knit two scs from each loop of the lower row, repeat 6 times. So, the last row consisted of 6 loops. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of loops in the row after tying. There are rows where the increase is not carried out in each loop. It can be indicated as - * 2 sc, 2 sc in 1 * x 4.
You can find a verbal description without abbreviations.And also the scheme can be entered into a table of three columns, which contain the row number, the number of increments and increases, the finite number of loops. As a rule, such tables accompany schematic drawings. They indicate where you need to lower or add loops. A check mark is used as a pointer. If there is a cross in a check mark, it means that a loop must be added in this place. If the check mark with the cross is turned upside down - the loop must be subtracted.
Pay attention to the photo. This is a toy amigurumi - road sign. The scheme can be presented in this form.
A simple scheme for sheep beginners
Amigurumi sheep - what is it?First, this animal is the symbol of 2015. Secondly, the sheep is very easy to perform and suitable for beginners. Thirdly, this cute and touching toy will be for you a good talisman.
How does amigurumi lamb fit? The scheme will be described in detail with classical abbreviations.
For lamb wool, it is advisable to take fluffy yarncream colored. To make the legs, ears and body, you need a brown yarn of a light shade. You need to knit crochet number 4. Filler for toys can be anything. For peepholes, take large black beads, for toning your cheeks - blush. All rows knit without lifting loop.
Amigurumi-sheep: a knitting scheme of the body
To make a toy's body, take a fluffy yarn and a hook. Make a ring using the amigurumi technique from 5 loops.
1 lap: (* 2 sc in 1 * x 5) - double the number of loops (10).
Circle 2: (* 2 SBN, 2 SBN in 1 * x 5) - after every two loops we add one more (15).
Circle 3: (* 3 SBN, 2 SBN in 1 * x 5) - we increase the number of loops by 5, adding a loop every 3 (20).
Circle 4: (* 4 sc, 2 sc in 1 * x 5) - 4 columns without crochet, then two columns in one loop, run 5 times (25).
Circle 5: (* 5 SBN, 2 SBN in 1 * x 5) - every five loops we add a loop (30).
Circle 6: (* 6 sc, 2 sc in 1 * x 5) - loop increase after every 6 columns (35).
7-10 circle: provyazyvaem exactly 4 rows without additions and decreases (35).
In the following rows, mirror the number of loops.
Circle 11: (* 6 SBN, 1 Decrease * x 5) - after every 6 columns, reduce the number by one loop (30).
Circle 12: (* 5 SBN, 1U * x 5) - we decrease, respectively, every 5 one loop (25).
Circle 13: (* 4 sbs, 1u * x 5) - reduce one loop every 4 (20).
Circle 14: (* 3 SBN, 1U * x 5) - reduce the last row by 5 loops (15).
Tightly fill the part with padding polyester and fasten the thread.
Knit the remaining parts of the sheep
Amigurumi sheep, like all animals, has legs and ears. We continue the description of the manufacturing scheme of the remaining parts.
For the legs, take the ball of brown and a hook. Make an amigurumi ringlet from 4 loops.
1 lap: you need to add one single crochet column every two loops. (* 2 SBN, 1P * x 2) = (6).
Circle 2: knit a row without additional loops. (6).
The ears fit even easier. The amigurumi ring of 6 loops is the ear of a toy.
That turned amigurumi lamb. The scheme is quite simple, including for beginners.
Afterword
Having mastered the technique and creating a few simpleproducts, you can take on schemes that will be more difficult and interesting. And having learned to read Japanese diagrams, you will no longer give up this activity. After all, such toys not only bring pleasure in the knitting process, but also serve as an original element of decor. In addition, donating amigurumi, bound by your own hands, you will bring joy to the home of your relatives and close people.
