Amigurumi Assembly

The difference between a “homemade” looking toy and a professional one often comes down to the finishing.

Stuffing

• Firmness: Stuff more than you think you need. Amigurumi tends to soften over time.
• Shape: Use your stuffing to sculpt the piece from the inside.
• Avoid Overstuffing: If the stitches are stretching so much that you see white fiberfill through the gaps, you’ve gone too far.

Closing the Hole

When you finish a piece (like a head), you’ll often be left with 6 stitches. To close it perfectly:

1. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
2. Thread the tail onto a yarn needle.
3. Pick up the front loops only of each of the 6 stitches.
4. Pull tight like a drawstring and weave the end into the center of the piece.

Sewing Pieces Together

Use a Whip Stitch or a Mattress Stitch to attach limbs to bodies.

• Tip: Use glass-headed pins to position your limbs before you start sewing. This ensures your ears or arms aren’t lopsided.

Intermediate Shaping

Once you master the basics, you can add more detail:

• Color Changes: Change your color on the last pull-through of the stitch before the new color starts for a clean transition.
• Embroidery: Use black embroidery floss or yarn to add eyes, noses, or mouths if you aren’t using safety eyes.
• Indented Eyes: By pulling a thread between the two eye points through the back of the head, you can “sink” the eyes slightly for a more expressive look.