The art of creating crochet toys

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:46

Crochet has been a favorite pastime of many needlewomen around the world for several centuries. Knitwear and home furnishings are in high demand today.

Relatively recently, knitted toys, which are created both with knitting needles and with a hook, have gained wide popularity. Let's take a closer look at crocheting toys.

The art of amigurumi originates from Japan. Initially, these are small pretty animals or small dolls. Now, medium-sized toys are more common and very rarely very large ones.

How to get started: where to find the description?

Today, there are many sites, various groups and public pages on social networks dedicated to knitting toys. There are an endless number of videos on the Internet, the authors of which show the process from beginning to end, especially for beginners, dwelling on every detail. Also, if you wish, you can easily find crochet toys with a description or a detailed knitting pattern.

Product creation process

First of all, starting towork, it is worth bearing in mind that amigurumi are knitted in a circle, without connecting posts at the end of each row. Just spiral. Crocheted toys are created in detail: separately the torso, head, arms, legs (paws), tail and, if necessary, other parts of the body. It is also quite common for clothing to be created separately for items.

First of all, an amigurumi ring is knitted: two air loops are cast on, and then the required number of single crochets is knitted into the second loop from the hook - usually this figure is six. Thus, the first row is knitted. By the way, a single crochet is the main element in crocheting toys. Further, following the description, there are either increases, or knitting continues in a circle.

Symbols and their interpretation

Craftswomen may find the following abbreviations useful:

• Ka - amigurumi ring.
• Ch - chain loop.
• Sbn - single crochet.
• Ssn / sn - double crochet.
• Сс2н - double crochet.
• Ps - half-column.
• Сс - connecting post.
• Increase - knit two single crochets in one loop.
• Decrease - combine two loops into one.

What to fill toys with?

In the process of knitting, the details must be filled so that in the final version the toy is voluminous and soft. But how to decide on the filler?

In various forums where they write about crochet toys for beginners, this topic is very relevant.

The simplest, withwhat many inexperienced knitters start in this business is ordinary cotton wool. The choice is not the best for several reasons. Firstly, cotton wool gets knocked down and rolled, as a result of which the product takes on a completely incomprehensible shape. In addition, a crochet toy filled with cotton cannot be washed if necessary.

Another option is synthetic winterizer. Many craftswomen use it when crocheting toys. This is a good choice, but keep in mind that this type of filler can also clump - mainly during washing.

The next look is natural filler: wool, feathers and down. Like cotton wool, it can stray and change shape, which is a disadvantage. But the biggest drawback is its allergenicity. Due to the fact that crochet toys are often purchased for children, this type of filler is not recommended.

And finally, the final and most ideal filler for crocheted amigurumi toys is holofiber. It is hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly, which is already superior to all of the above types. Also, the holofiber does not roll, does not stray, does not retain moisture, as a result of which the toy retains its original shape.

How to photograph a knitted toy?

First of all, in order to sell a toy, you need to be confident in your knitting skills. An unsuccessfully knitted toy with inaccurately sewn details, with differently set eyes, with a poorly embroidered muzzle can push the buyer away from cooperation with the seller. First you need to practice, createa few toys for nothing, for yourself, or to give them to family members, friends, ask their opinion on the quality of the product.

If everything is in order with the crocheted toy, it is ready for sale, the next step is to take a high-quality selling photo. To do this, you do not need to have a fancy camera, just a smartphone camera and a good imagination are enough.

The first step is to create a suitable background. It can also be boards knocked together, painted in a beautiful color.

Or a textured wall. You can also use plain fabric.

Some craftsmen like to take pictures of their creations outdoors. You can plant the toy on a tree branch, on a bench or on a stump.

Or capture her among the flowers. Very picturesque picture.

Next - processing. There is an opinion that any unsuccessful photo can be transformed with the help of an application for processing. Fortunately, their number is growing every day on the Internet.

Product sale

The next step is to create social media accounts for your creations. There are also specialized sites that sell handmade products. You can try your hand at various fairs that take place in every city. The main thing is to believe in yourself and love your miracle work.

The process of crocheting a toy calms the nerves and distracts from everyday problems. This is not just a job: in addition to the filler, a piece of the creator's soul, his warmth is invested in the products. When the master sees the sincere smiles of the happy owners of his creations, his soul is again filled with warmth. Thus, the circulation of heat on the planet occurs - and this is a real miracle.