This small polyester ball from Rico Design - Ricorumi Nilli Nilli has been specially developed for crocheting Amigurumis.
The regular, round yarn has a dense chenille structure, giving it an elegant matte sheen. The result is incredible!
Soft to the touch, this chenille yarn goes perfectly with Rico Design's amigurumi cotton yarns.
The format of this ball of wool is very practical(small ball of 25 grams), the ideal size for crocheting these adorable little figurines.
What's an Amigurumi?
It literally means "stuffed knitted toy". It's the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi are more often seen crocheted than knitted.
How to make an Amigurumi?
We've put together a series of tutorials on our website to help you make some super cute Amigurumi: anoctopus, a teddy bear, a cactus... It's up to you to choose your animal.
This crochet technique is also used to make teething rings and cute baby rattles. If you're interested, don't hesitate to get hold of Rico Design's 7 teething rings and mobiles book.
Find inspiring ideas in Mini me and Underwater world, two books for creating adorable amigurumi with chenille yarn.
What materials do I need to crochet an amigurumi? You'll need:
- a crochet hook
- stuffing
- safety eyes
Details:
Composition: 100% polyester
Quantity: 25 g, i.e. approx. 65 meters.
Crochet n°3 / Knitting needles n°3
Knitting sample: 19 stitches x 40 rows
Crochet sample: 22 stitches x 24 rows
25-gram balls sold per 1 piece.
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