Learn the Basics of Amigurumi Crochet

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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.

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