In my Tips and Tutorials, you will find topics about amigurumi and crochet. Explanations of crochet stitches and amigurumi how to`s are brought to you as written tutorials and videos.
I am lilleliis, and I´ve been a passionate amigurumi maker since 2008. During the years I´ve published tens of online patterns, and written many worldwide popular amigurumi books.
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How to cut out heart-shaped fabric patches – Video Tutorial
In this quick video tutorial, I’ll show you how to cut out heart-shaped fabric patches [...]
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French knot eyes for crochet toys – video tutorial
In this short video tutorial, I will show you how to embroider French knot eyes [...]
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How to embroider sleepy eyes to amigurumi – Tutorial (video)
Searching for a good technique how to embroider sleepy eyes on amigurumi? Let me show [...]
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How to cover a wooden ring with crochet fabric – tutorial (video)
You can make lots of fun baby rattles by yourself. One of the easiest ways [...]
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How to starch crochet motifs – TUTORIAL (+ video)
This video tutorial is about how to starch crochet motifs. The link to the video [...]
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How to attach yarn into leftover front loops
In this crochet tutorial I am showing how to attach the yarn into leftover front [...]
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Yarn substitution
Today I want to talk about yarn substitution. It`s an important topic because there are [...]
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How to use stitch markers in amigurumi crochet
In this post I am talking about how to use stitch markers in amigurumi crochet. [...]
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How to brush amigurumi (video tutorial)
This video tutorial is about how to brush amigurumi. Did you know woolen amigurumi parts [...]
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5 treble crochet cluster – tutorial (video)
It`s time for a new tutorial! Today I am here to talk about working 5 [...]
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8 useful tips for an amigurumi beginner
Hello everyone! I am Mari-Liis, the face behind lilleliis, and have been making amigurumi toys [...]
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How to HDC2TOG and HDC3TOG – tutorial (video)
This is a video tutorial to show you how to decrease half double crochet stitches [...]
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Crocheting amigurumi pieces together – tutorial (video)
Two or more smaller amigurumi pieces can be joined into one big piece (such as [...]
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How to crochet an amigurumi piece closed – tutorial (video)
Time for a new quick video tutorial about how to crochet an amigurumi piece closed.
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Tutorial – How to embroider a mouth on amigurumi (video)
This tutorial is about how to embroider a mouth on amigurumi. It`s the technique I´ve [...]
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Beginners guide to amigurumi. Techniques you need to know to start your first amigurumi project
You probably are reading this post because you want to start your first amigurumi project. [...]
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Tutorial – How to sew an amigurumi piece closed (video)
In this tutorial we are talking about closing an amigurumi piece. In some cases, we [...]
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How to crochet around the foundation chain – tutorial (video)
In this tutorial I am going to show you how to work single crochet around [...]
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Half double crochet stitch
This tutorial teaches how to work half double crochet stitch (UK – half treble). Half [...]
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How to make a yarn pom-pom using your fingers?
In this post we`ll be making a super easy pom-pom using only your fingers. So [...]
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How to add felt patches to safety eyes?
Safety eyes are a great and really reliable way of adding eyes to your amigurumi [...]
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Back post single crochet (bpsc)
In this tutorial I am showing you how to do back post single crochet (bpsc). [...]
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How to change yarn color in amigurumi?
This tutorial is about how to change yarn color in crochet. Changing yarn color is [...]
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Single crochet stitch
This tutorial teaches how to work single crochet stitch. All amigurumi toys are based on [...]
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How to stop ribbons from fraying (video)
I like to add ribbons to my amigurumi. Usually around the neck, sometimes to the [...]
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How to blush cheeks on amigurumi
Have you ever wondered how to get those cute blushed cheeks on your handmade toys [...]
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Treble crochet stitch
This tutorial teaches how to work treble crochet stitch. Before I start it has to [...]
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Amigurumi on a stick
Soon it`s Valentine`s Day and I want to show you how to put utterly cute [...]
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Adding fabric to amigurumi
I have always loved covering my amigurumi animals ears and feet with fabric or adding [...]
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Amigurumi basics – how to start the piece with chain 2
This tutorial teaches how to start crocheting in the round with 2 chain method. Yes, [...]
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Puppy rattle made from an unfinished toy
I made this cute puppy rattle from an unfinished toy, which was missing the limbs. [...]
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How to stitch teddy bear nose?
Here is a step-by-step tutorial of how I embroider the nose to my amigurumi animals, [...]
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Amigurumi basics – how to start the piece with magic ring?
This is an amigurumi magic ring tutorial. It`s also called adjustable loop or magic circle. Magic ring is [...]
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Crochet hook comparison
As we live in different countries and even on the different sides of the world, [...]
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How to avoid floppy head in amigurumi?
I am going to share with you a small tip that has helped me to [...]
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How to join amigurumi pieces?
People have asked for so many times “How do you join amigurumi pieces?”, “How do [...]
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How to finish amigurumi pieces?
Perhaps you`ve noticed that when finishing an amigurumi piece there will remain a striking difference [...]
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Safety eyes for amigurumi toys
Let`s talk about safety eyes for toys. These tiny plastic eyes can be used for [...]
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