Crochet Patterns: Amigurumi

Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of crocheting or knitting exceptionally cute stuffed animals, that have an incredibly unique overall appearance. Most of the free crochet patterns available for amigurumi have a central theme of creating a finished craft of a stuffed animal with a large head and small limbs - it sounds a little crazy but when you view the finished projects that are beautiful. The majority of free crochet amigurumi patterns are reasonably easy to complete for crafters with moderate skills, and will quickly become a conversation piece to anyone that views them. The key in making amigurumi is to forget the norm, and go with the flow of the crochet amigurumi pattern.

For those new to attempting a free crochet amigurumi pattern, it is important to find a pattern that you really like, as in the beginning amigurumi patterns are a little strange to American tastes in general. Make an effort to follow the crochet patterns to the letter, because most of the amigurumi creations are tightly stitched, and sloppy work really shows. Here are some really good free crochet amigurumi patterns:

Amigurumi Acorn - This is a free crochet pattern of a cute little acorn with a smiling face, available at http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/amigurumi-acorn/

Amigurumi Bear - This is a amigurumi pattern of a handsome bear that is about 5 1/2 inches tall when completed, available at http://naidascrochet.tripod.com/patterns/bear.html

Cute Critter - This is an incredible one of a kind crochet pattern that is about 2 inches tall when completed, available at http://planetmfiles.com/2009/01/20/free-valentine-crochet-pattern-with-giveaway-information-at-the-end/

Ami Frog - This is a free crochet Amigurumi pattern of a cute frog with crazy eyes, available at http://arminas-aminals.blogspot.com/2008/03/ami-frog.html

Amigurumi Heart Pattern - This is a quick crochet pattern for beautiful little hearts that are about 3 inches tall when completed, available at http://www.roxycraft.com/crochet_hearts.htm

Mini Amigurumi Kitty - This is a neat crochet amigurumi pattern of a small kitty, available at http://katcrochet.com/minikitty.htm

Love Bunnies - This is an easy to make crochet amigurumi pattern of bunnies with cute faces and a bow tie, available at http://castonerika.blogspot.com/2009/02/love-bunnies.html

Amigurumi Lion - This is one of the most attractive amigurumi patterns around, a lion with a handsome face and exceptional shape, available at http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=91814

Penguin - This is a chubby little amigurumi penguin, about 3.5 inches tall when finished, available at http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Crocheting/Cuddly-Crochet-Creatures-Penguin.html