Learn to make these adorable decorations to light up your home or as the perfect gift for crafters

04/18/2023

What is Amigurimi? 

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The term "amigurumi" comes from the combination of two Japanese words: ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. What makes amigurumi so popular among knitters is the fact that you can create cute and cuddly creations in various shapes and sizes. From dolls and animals to food and plants, you can customize them with different colors, patterns, and accessories., It’s the perfect hobby for those who want to get creative, from beginners to experienced crafters alike.

The Best Yarn for Amigurumi

When crocheting amigurumi, it’s best to use soft cotton yarn. We recommend using Katia Big Ribbon, which is our XXL tape yarn, for the body. This yarn is perfect for making these crochet cacti easily and quickly, since its thickness gives substance and stability to the final result. For the flowers, we recommend using Fair Cotton Yarn to stitch with beautiful detail. Both of these yarn are environmentally-friendly, organic cotton for mindful knitting!

How to Crochet Amigurumi Cacti

The world is your oyster when it comes amigurumi. In this blog post, we’re sharing 2 easy (and free) amigurimi patterns to make a cactus. These versatile crochet creations can be used as bookends, door stoppers, or simply to decorate a corner of your home or to give them as a gift.

Download amigurimi patterns, and get started on your next crochet pattern today! Additionally, within the free amigurumi cactus patterns, we also share a trick on how to add extra weight to your composition.

Pineapple Stitch Tips

When following our step-by-step amigurumi guide, you’ll use a few easy stitches and techniques, including the single and double crochet, as well as the slip chain, bobble, and pineapple stitch. Keep reading for a quick tip on how to master the pineapple stitch.

Yarn over hook, insert hook in the stitch, yarn over hook and draw through the stitch*, repeat 2 times, always inserting the hook into the same stitch. Then, yarn over hook and draw through all the loops on the hook to close.

So, are you ready to create your very own crochet creation? Download these two free patterns now and get started on your creative project today! All you need is Katia Big Ribbon, Fair Cotton, and your favorite hooks and needles! Time to get crafty!

As always, we love to see what you stitch together on social media, so remember to share your artwork with us using the hashtags #madewithKatia and #CactusAmigurumi

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