Nicola Prybell - Editor, I Like Crochet

Dear Crocheter,

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of creating small, stuffed toys, is adorably cute. Combining the Japanese words for “crocheted” and “stuffed doll,” “amigurumi” basically means “crocheted friend.” How fun!

Crocheters create all kinds of amigurumi, from animals to food to their favorite superheroes or sci-fi characters. The sky’s the limit for this cute craft.

Some of our

Dear Crocheter,

Trees are wrapped in multi-colored lights, cookies are baked and sitting on cooling racks, and the smell of cinnamon, ginger, and peppermint are hanging in the air—it can only mean one thing: the holiday season is here. And in our usual fashion, we’re bringing you quick and easy classics to crochet, whether you need

From: The October 2016 Issue of I Like Crochet

Skill level: Intermediate

Chill in the air catch you by surprise? No problem! With the Early Frost Mittens pattern, your hands will stay warm while you’re out and about. A tight thermal stitch in a pretty design makes this the crochet mitten pattern of choice.

Weather can be fickle: