Amigurumi (Plushie) 1 – Monsters

Beginner Crochet Amigurumi (plushies) Track: Class 1 – Monsters

*This class is intended for beginners, but it’s required to know how to do a single crochet
and chain – if you need to learn these skills, take our chaining and single crochet class in our Crochet 101 series!*

Learn the whimsical art of Amigurumi (the Japanese craft of crocheting stuffed creatures) in this playful beginner-friendly class! In this session, you’ll create your very own crocheted monster, starting with a simple cylinder shape and finishing with felt features and safety eyes to give your creature its unique personality.

This class is perfect for new crocheters who are ready to explore projects worked in the round while building foundational amigurumi skills.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to read and follow a written crochet pattern
• The magic circle technique for starting projects in the round
• Single crochet increases and decreases for shaping
• How to stuff and finish an amigurumi project
• Adding felt, safety eyes, and embroidered details for personality

What’s Included:

• Cotton yarn (your choice of color)
• Crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Stuffing
• White felt
• Safety eyes
• Printed pattern and instructions

By the end of class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind crocheted monster—quirky, cute, and completely yours. Once you know the basics, you’ll be able to customize future creatures with endless colors, expressions, and styles.

CREDIT: This pattern is adapted from a crafty is cool pattern: https://craftyiscool.blogspot.com/2011/01/wanna-make-monster.html