A quick post today to show you one of my latest amigurumis. Don't know what it is?
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, usually cute stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is a portmanteau of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll.
Amigurumi are typically animals, but can include artistic renderings or
inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features, as is typical in Japanese culture.
(source: Wikipedia)
I followed the pattern for this owl called Mr Murasaki which can be found at amigurumei if you want to give it a try.
The pattern is quite simple using basic crochetstitches working in a circle. If you're a newbie at crocheting amigurumis - this pattern is a good place to start.
I didn't finish my owl as it is done in the description. Instead I added two black brads as eyes. I also used two colors of yarn (my first try and it was surprisingly easy, especially since you don't have to cut the yarn in between, just work with both skeins at the same time alternating as you finish each round.)
I worked with a 2.5mm hook and the finished owl measures about 5cm.
I worked with a 2.5mm hook and the finished owl measures about 5cm.
Originally I had plans to add some more detailing to him, but alas, I needed a quick pick-me-up gift and thought this owl was funny looking and if he makes at least one person smile then he had done his job. And I can reveal that he did bring out a giggle from the reciepient. Job well done.
Tip: I added some beanbag filling to the bottom of the owl to make him heavier and easier to stand up. The beanbag filling looks like little pellets of plastic. If you don't have some at hand you could probably use rice or raw beans to add some weight.
So what do you think? Did the little owl make you smile a little? Has he done his job of adding a smile to people's faces?
