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How «kawaii» are these crochet creatures!?

Crocheting’s both therapeutic and fun. Now the Japanese crochet trend amigurumi is turning this pastime into an art form. Expect cute little creatures that’ll make you go «aaaawwww».

The Japanese crochet trend made its way into our lives a while ago. And rightly so, if you ask me. Amigurumi figures are incredibly sweet, and their button eyes breathe life into even the simplest slice of water melon. Kawaii (which is Japanese for cute), is all I can say. Here are my favourite amigurumi sets available from Galaxus.

Animal friends

From majestic narwhal, to prehistoric pterosaur to the not-so-cute spider – they all melt my heart when they’re the result of the Japanese crochet trend.

Capybara with a turtle rucksack? I can’t!
Capybara with a turtle rucksack? I can’t!
Source: Activity Board
Activity Board Capybara crochet set for beginners
Needlework sets
CHF34.–

Activity Board Capybara crochet set for beginners

Hoooked DIY crochet set Milano Eco Barbante cow Kirby
Needlework sets
CHF16.70

Hoooked DIY crochet set Milano Eco Barbante cow Kirby

Activity Board Capybara crochet set for beginners
CHF34.–

Activity Board Capybara crochet set for beginners

Hoooked DIY crochet set Milano Eco Barbante cow Kirby
CHF16.70

Hoooked DIY crochet set Milano Eco Barbante cow Kirby

Forever plants

Don’t have green fingers? Then these crochet kits or the book are perfect for you. Think about, you’ll never have to water these cactuses. Yep, you read right. They’ll stay colourful and healthy even if you’ve put them in a shady spot.

Almost like the real thing.
Almost like the real thing.
Source: DMC
Kakteen und Sukkulenten selbst häkeln (German, Emma Varnam, 2019)
Non-fiction
CHF18.90

Kakteen und Sukkulenten selbst häkeln

German, Emma Varnam, 2019

Kakteen und Sukkulenten selbst häkeln (German, Emma Varnam, 2019)
CHF18.90

Kakteen und Sukkulenten selbst häkeln

Sweet and sour

When life gives you a crochet hook and yellow yarn, make sweet lemons. Or popcorn or a fruit bowl. Plus, this set knows its fruit, as the addition of an avocado proves. Educational, to say the least.

End your crochet project on a sour note.
End your crochet project on a sour note.
Source: Hardicraft
DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Very Cherry Cupcakes, motif
Needlework sets
CHF24.–

DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Very Cherry Cupcakes, motif

DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Veggie pals, Motif: Smiley, Set: Yes
Needlework sets
CHF25.–

DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Veggie pals, Motif: Smiley, Set: Yes

DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Very Cherry Cupcakes, motif
CHF24.–

DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Very Cherry Cupcakes, motif

DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Veggie pals, Motif: Smiley, Set: Yes
CHF25.–

DMC Cable crochet set Amigurumi Veggie pals, Motif: Smiley, Set: Yes

Festive figurines

This year, I might just decorate my Christmas tree with amigurumi figurines as well as baubles. It depends on how fast I get at crocheting.

The nutcracker was lucky – unlike Santa and the elf, he has a pair of arms and legs.
The nutcracker was lucky – unlike Santa and the elf, he has a pair of arms and legs.
Source: Hardicraft

TV classics

Naturally, many a movie character has also been turned into a crochet version of itself. Harry Potter, Star Wars, characters from the Studio Ghibli universe or Pokémon – you can turn them all into a cutesy crochet version of themselves.

How about crocheting all the characters and acting out the story?
How about crocheting all the characters and acting out the story?
Source: Stefanie Lechthaler

If you’re making an amigurumi for the first time, I recommend checking out an article where I’ve linked the most important videos for a great and easy start.

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