Crocheted Toys: An intro to Amigurumi course

Know a bit of crochet and fancy making your own little toys? Join Stitching Peggy at Alturo Lounge in Malvern for a relaxed, friendly series of three crochet workshops, where we'll explore the techniques used to create adorable crocheted toys. This style of crochet is known as Amigurumi - the art of making little characters, animals and other creations using yarn and a crochet hook. These workshops will introduce you to the techniques, tips and tricks that will help you get started. All materials provided but you can bring your own hooks if you have favourites! The workshops Feb 7th 14:30 Lesson 1: The Amigurumi Ball We'll start with the basics, learning how to crochet a ball using cotton yarn. You'll learn the techniques of increasing and decreasing, working in the round, stuffing and finishing your project neatly. Feb 13th 14:30 Lesson 2: Chenille Without the Chaos Chenille yarn is wonderfully soft and makes the most gorgeous little creations, but it can be a little tricky to work with! We'll explore tips and tricks for handling this fluffy yarn, keeping track of your stitches and creating a lovely little project. Feb 21st 14:30 Lesson 3: Your First Amigurumi Toy Bring together the skills you've learned throughout the series to create a small crocheted toy. We'll look at shaping, construction and finishing techniques to help you turn your crochet into something with a little character of its own.