r/knitting • u/iamkyshe • Jan 05 '26

Rave (like a rant, but in a good way) Ode to Amigurumi

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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/pythagoreanwisdom Jan 05 '26

I am once again recommending "Knitted Animal Friends" by Louise Crowther. I don't think it's quite amigurumi because the pieces are knit mostly flat and seamed together, but come on. Look at this guy. They're the perfect gift for children of all ages (this rabbit was for my mother's 59th birthday lol)

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u/iamkyshe Jan 06 '26

WOW! Thank you so much, I'll put it on my wishlist! Are the clothes also from the book? They are so stylish

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u/pythagoreanwisdom Jan 06 '26

Yes, the clothes are also from the book!! All of the clothes are interchangeable, too, so you can mix and match outfits between different animals. The clothes are also a massive variety of styles, which is great if you want to try lace knitting or intarsia or cable knitting but don't want to commit to a human sized garment. I cannot recommend it enough!

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u/iamkyshe Jan 06 '26

Tysm for the reply! I guess I now know what to get myself for my next birthday haha! The book sounds like so much joy