The chain helps build the structure for the piece to rest upon. It is also the first thing you learn when starting crochet. This will help you establish muscle memory in knowing the structure of a Single Crochet. Knowing how to chain can also expand your creativity with what is possible with amigurumi; like crocheting accessories for future projects.
Making a slip knot for crochet is reminiscent to tying one's shoelaces. You pull a loop through a knot that tightens, locking it in place. You can determine the size of the loop you need when it's around a crochet hook.
Using this yarn brand as an example, we'll figure out what crochet hook size to use for amigurumi. The following photo shows the yarn size and weight, as well as the suggested hook size.
Using the wrong side of amigurumi, or essentially making it inside out, is a common mistake for most amigurumi beginners. Whether you're right or left-handed, here are some tips on how you know you're on the right side of amigurumi.
No, amigurumi is not baby safe. It all comes down to an amigurumi's components: the type of yarn, the type of stuffing, and what accessories did you use to make it with.
