What is Amigurumi?
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The word is a portmanteau of the Japanese words ami (crocheted or knitted) and nuigurumi (stuffed doll).
The Magic Ring
The magic ring (or magic circle) is a fundamental technique for amigurumi. It allows you to start working in the round with a tightly closed center, leaving no hole.
Invisible Decrease
The invisible decrease is crucial for shaping your amigurumi without leaving gaps or bumps. It involves picking up only the front loops of the stitches you are decreasing.