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Amigurumi is the craft of crocheting small stuffed toys. You only need a few basic stitches, and each one builds on the last.

You will need: A crochet hook, yarn, stuffing, a yarn needle and a stitch marker.

1. Best yarn for amigurumi: how to chooseChoose the best yarn for amigurumi. Compare cotton, acrylic and chenille, pick the right weight and find a hook size that keeps stuffing hidden.
2. How to make a magic ring in crochetHow to make a magic ring (magic circle) in crochet, the closed start for amigurumi and anything worked in the round.
3. How to single crochet for beginnersLearn how to single crochet step by step. The firm stitch behind amigurumi, with beginner tips and common mistakes.
4. Crochet increase and invisible decreaseHow to increase and decrease in crochet, including the invisible decrease that gives amigurumi a smooth, neat shape.
5. How to read an amigurumi patternHow to read an amigurumi pattern. What abbreviations, brackets and stitch counts mean, explained for your first round.
6. Now you are ready for your first project: Little ballOne round piece that teaches increases, decreases and stuffing. ★★☆☆☆

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