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Create a Colorful Crochet Amigurumi Christmas Bulb!

Today we will learn to Create a Colorful Crochet Amigurumi Christmas Bulb

Crochet Amigurumi Christmas Bulb

Crocheting is a fun and creative hobby that allows you to make delightful, colorful creations. If you’re a fan of both crocheting and the holiday spirit, you’re in for a treat! In this blog post, I’m  going to dive into the world of crochet amigurumi and show you how to make a cheerful Christmas bulb. Plus, stick around till the end for a free written pattern that you can use to create your own festive masterpiece.

Amigurumi is so fun and is just so versatile.  From tiny creations to giant items your are almost limitless items that you can crochet.  I’ve seen so many cute creations that Amigurumi has become one of my favorite items to craft.   I even saw a cute Avocado pillow that I am itching to try.  

Amigurumi, is a Japanese art form that involves crafting small, stuffed yarn creatures or objects. When you combine these two techniques, you get the perfect recipe for making adorable crochet amigurumi creations, like our Christmas bulb!

Crochet Christmas Bulb

Click here if you want to see the short video of when I shared this project;   Christmas Crochet Bulb 

Crocheting a colorful amigurumi Christmas bulb is a delightful way to embrace your passion for crochet and celebrate the holiday spirit. Whether you’re new to crocheting or an experienced crafter, this fun hobby offers endless opportunities for creativity. With our free written pattern, you’re all set to bring joy to your tree and your crafting journey. Happy crocheting and happy holidays!

Be sure to read my post which gives you great tips to become an amigurumi post here:   Tips for Amigurumi 

If you like to create fun Christmas decorations you might enjoy this post: 

Christmas ornaments

Kids Easy Ornaments

Instructions for Crochet Christmas Bulb Decoration 

Supplies:  

Medium weight yarn of your color choice (worsted weight yarn)   Scraps 

Yarn in various colors (red, green, and white are great choices for

a Christmas bulb)

Crochet Hook  3.25 mm  ( Size D hook) 

Scissors

Yarn needle 

Stitch Marker

Polyfiber fill 

Tip:  Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.  It’s easy to get confused when crocheting in the round as we are going to do to make this bulb.  

To begin:   Start with the color yarn of the bulb.  We will be crocheting in the round. 

Magic circle, 5 single crochet into circle, pull shut tight

(click here to watch a free YouTube tutorial for creating the magic circle)  

Round 2:  1 single crochet into each stitch  (5 sc) 

Round 3:  Increase in each stitch (2 single crochet in each stitch)  ( 10 sc )

Round 4: 1 single crochet in each stitch 

Round 5: *single crochet, sc increase*  repeat from * to *  (15 sc) 

Round 6:  Single crochet in each stitch

Round 7:  * single crochet, single crochet increase*, repeat from * to *  (20 sc)

Round 8:  1 single crochet in each stitch

Round 9:   * single crochet, single crochet,  single crochet increase (sc2tog) * repeat from * to *  (25 sc) 

Round 10-11:  single crochet in each stitch

Round 12:  *single crochet in next 3 stitches, single crochet decrease (sc2tog)*, repeat from * to * (20 sc) 

Round 13:  *single crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet decrease (sc2tog)*, repeat from * to * (15 sc)   Stuff your bulb using your polyfil stuffing.  

Round 14:  *single crochet, single crochet decrease (sc2tog)* , repeat from * to *  (10 sc) 

Change yarn color to your silver yarn (or whatever color you have chosen for the top of your bulb) 

Round 15- 18:  single crochet in each stitch (10) 

At end of round 18 fasten off leaving a long tail to stitch up the top of the bulb.   Stuff the top of the bulb,  using a running stitch close up the top of your bulb.  

Enjoy your Crochet Christmas Bulb decoration.  Don’t forget to share this post with your crafty friends and family.  

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10 Tips & Tricks to make you an Amigurumi Pro

Here are 10 tips and tricks to make you an  Amigurumi pro.   Have you always wanted to try crocheting Amigurumi?   Maybe you have already ventured into the world of crochet amigurumi and have had some success or maybe some failures.

Today, I want to share some helpful tips to make your crochet amigurumi so much better.  Follow these tips and tricks and you too can become an Amigurumi Pro.

Amigurumi is a method in crochet used to create mostly toys.  It can be used to make play food, dolls, etc.  The list is almost unlimited.  However, crocheting amigurumi can come with some unique challenges.   I’d like to offer some solutions to the most common problems.   Please note:  Tips are not necessarily in order of importance.

10 Tips & Tricks to make you an amigurumi pro
Amigurumi Dolls, 10 tips & tricks to make you an amigurumi pro

Here we go.. 10 Tips & Tricks to make you an Amigurumi Pro

Tip 1:   Don’t overstuff your items. –  I get this question so often that I think it bears repeating.  So many people write to me to complain that the stuffing in their amigurumi are showing thru the stitches of their items.

I think it’s natural to want to really stuff toys tightly.   Overstuffing your toys is a sure way to stretch out the stitches and have the stuffing show thru to the outside.   Please resist the urge to overstuff.  Use your hands to help give your toys the correct shape.

Remember, most of these items are toys and babies and children prefer soft, cuddly toys as opposed to stiff, hard toys.   (Free YouTube Video tutorial on last page of this blog post.)

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Mini-Minion Inspired Ami

 

Crochet Minion Amigurumi

Mini-Minion inspired Ami

This Mini-Minion Inspired Ami was so fun to make.  I love the Minions  okay disclaimer here this is not an official Minion doll.  I made this little 4 1/2 inch (9cm) inspired by the Minions.  I think most kids and a lot of adults love the antics of the Minions.  I wanted to make something that could be held in the hands of little ones.  This could also be used on a key-chain.   This Ami is fun to make and it’s a great way to use up your yarn scraps.

I based basic stitches but I did crochet in the round for most of it.  I think the hardest thing is the magic circle and keeping track of your rounds.  I highly recommend some kind of row/round counter.  A stitch marker is a life saver.  I guess I just don’t like to live dangerously since I always use stitch markers.

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