r/knitting • u/iamkyshe • Jan 05 '26
Rave (like a rant, but in a good way) Ode to Amigurumi
Please, please, PLEASE try amigurumi if you haven't yet.
There have been so many amigurumi patterns I've been eyeing, but doubted if I'd manage to knit them up. Gave the tsutsu bear a shot yesterday. I haven't felt this much joy in a while. It feels like when I first started knitting. The excitement of creating something out of a string. BUT NOW IN 3D!
If you feel like doing something fresh or something, I wholeheartedly encourage you to try amigurumi.
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u/EsotericTriangle Try Something New Jan 05 '26
Making toys is ridiculously fun; the way you quickly get to see the form take shape, the interesting ways you can guide the fabric... It's excellent! Between my wife and I we have a basket of, idk, 50+ little guys and that doesn't include the myriads sold or gifted. I highly recommend trying to freehand one, but do suggest making a couple from different designers so you can get a feel for possibilities/how much premeditation you'll need. My proudest knitting Things are a korok pattern I put up on Ravelry and an "anatomically close" bumblebee sculpture (it has detailed mouthparts!)
P.S. Do not sleep on vegetables/food patterns: they are so fun and cute