Tunisian Crochet
“Amigurumi”
What is the difference between Crochet and Amigurumi?
- Crochet is a needlecraft technique that uses a hooked needle creating a 2D Shape
- Amigurum (Tunisian Crochet) uses a hooked needle but creates a 3D Shape
- Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting
- "Ami" means knitted or crocheted
- "gurumi" means stuffed doll
- It's distinction came in post WWII Japan in the 1950s uplifting the devastation at that time.
- Traditionally, these creations often lacked mouths, allowing their expressions to be interpreted by their owners, offering comfort and emotional connection.
- Creations take form of animals, characters or whimsical objects.
- Brings playful designs to life with just yarn and imagination.
- Figures are made with tight stitch to ensure the stuffing stays inside
