Free Crochet Patterns For Big Twist Value Yarn | Amigurumi
These amazing free amigurumi patterns all use Big Twist Value yarn. Use your worsted weight acrylic yarn to make one of these fabulous critters!
What Is Big Twist Yarn?
Big Twist Yarn was originally sold exclusively by Joann fabric and craft stores. Big Twist Value was the affordable worsted weight acrylic yarn from this brand. When Joann sadly closed their doors in 2025, fans of the yarn worried they would lose this favorite brand forever. Fortunately, other stores came to the rescue and took over selling this popular brand. Today you can find Big Twist Value Yarn at places like Michaels, Herrschners, and Mary Maxim.
Is Big Twist Yarn Good for Amigurumi?
Big Twist value yarn works great for amigurumi patterns! It’s economical and comes in dozens of colors. Reviewers report that it’s soft, durable, and doesn’t split easily. In fact, it’s been used to design several Hooked by Kati patterns. If you’ve never used this yarn before, definitely give it a try!
Where Can I Get Big Twist Value Yarn?
Big Twist was once the store brand exclusive to Joann Fabrics. When Joann Fabrics closed in 2025, a few places started carrying the yarn temporarily.
After a few months, Michaels Crafts stores took over as the primary distributor of Big Twist Yarn. Some of the Big Twist was rebranded as a Loops and Threads product. Some of the yarn retained it’s Big Twist branding after a shortlived backlash from buyers.
The only place to find Big Twist Value in physical stores is at a Michael’s Crafts Store.
You can also get it online from Michael’s, Herrschners, and Mary Maxim.
Amigurumi Patterns that Use Big Twist Value Yarn
This collection represents the most popular amigurumi patterns on this site that can be made with Big Twist Value yarn. But when you read the patterns, you may notice that many were designed with other yarn brands, such as Red Heart Super Saver. For any pattern that requires worsted/medium weight (#4) yarn, it’s perfectly fine to swap in Big Twist Value. However, if you want to see how this yarn works up, check out Spirit the Wolf, whose sample was made using Big Twist Value yarn specifically.
The patterns in this collection encompass a wide range of skill levels and time commitment. To help you find a project that suits your needs, we’ve listed the larger and more detailed patterns first, then the smaller, simpler ones.
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Bishop the Wall Dragon
by Hooked by Kati
This extra-large dragon pattern creates a 3D wall hanging, making him look like he is crawling out of the wall! The pattern is free on the blog, but is best followed using the 45-page PDF pattern because of its complexity and size. Big Twist lends some wonderful colors to this creature, with bold greens and a brilliant gold that really pop for this enormous feature of your geek home decor.
Spirit the Wolf
From the tip of his nose, all the way down to his big, clunky toes, Spirit is so full of personality! Picture him sitting on a cliff side, howling at the full moon. He would fit in perfectly in a forest-themed nursery or as a fundraising item for a wolf sanctuary. This pattern uses several advanced amigurumi techniques, like short rounds, merging and branching. So it’s a great way to develop your crochet skills! The tripod style stuffie sits 15โ tall.
Ember the Phoenix
With his flaming wings and impressive tail feathers, this stunning phoenix amigurumi rises from the ashes in a fiery rebirth. The layered wings are worked in one piece, with a wire frame that helps keeps them open wide, in a 15″ wingspan. Ember uses simple stitches, but a somewhat complex construction, making this an advanced level pattern that will provide a fun challenge!
Charlie the Celestial Dragon
Celestial dragons like Charlie move through the air without wings, using their undulation to fly. This advanced level pattern uses short rounds to beautifully capture those twists and turns. The curlicue shaped dragon can stand on a surface as a gorgeous piece of fantasy home decor. Or wrap her around your arm to make a statement at your next comic book convention!
Vincent the Dragon
This large dragon amigurumi measures 20″ long, the perfect size to lay naturally over your shoulders, with a 9″ tail that drapes down. Or when he’s not riding on your shoulders, you can also display him on a shelf or bed with his tail out in front. The intermediate level pattern uses lots of fun techniquesโshort rounds, surface crochet, and simple branchingโto create Vincent’s shapes and textures. Like Ember, his wings also use a wire to keep them from flopping around.
Regal the Peacock
This peacock pattern comes with so many fascinating details to crochet, which come together to create a realistic-looking bird. The pattern is rated as intermediate, with simple increases and decreases that shape the graceful curves of Regal’s neck. The tail feathers use loop stitch to create a fluffy texture, and are loosely attached which allow them to mimic the flowing movements of the real thing!
Walter the Walrus
This handsome guy is ready to flop on the beach and show off his massive tusks and luxuriant mustache. His lovable wrinkles are made with a cool technique that uses slip stitch rows with some simple sewing inside of the amigurumi (there’s a photo tutorial for that part). You can also dress him up with an optional winter hat or newsboy hat.
Ophelia the Ostrich
This cute little ostrich plush makes a great gift for a little one. You’ll attach her beak, legs, wings, and tail to her body as you go, crocheting each part straight into the round. This assembly method bumps the pattern up to intermediate level. But the pattern tells you exactly where/how to do it and there’s no sewing involved! It’s definitely a method you’ll want in your amigurumi skill set, and this easy pattern is a great way to practice it.
Ying the Panda
Ying’s name means “intelligent” or “clever,” which you can see in the inquisitive tilt of his head. More like a wild panda than your typical teddy bear, this intermediate level amigurumi pattern uses short rounds for shaping the hind legs. There are also several parts to attach, but don’t let that hold you back! Brush up on part attachment here, where you’ll learn to attach everything evenly, without visible seams.
Schnitzel the Dachshund
Schnitzel has everything we love about Dachshundsโa pointy nose, big floppy ears, and soulful eyebrows that give him an adorable expression. Even better, this stuffie captures a wiener dog’s personality, with a tripod construction that allows him sit up and beg just like your real-life furry friend. This intermediate level amigurumi pattern uses a fast and easy construction method, with short rounds for shaping and a few part attachments (use stitch markers to make the assembly easier).
Abner the Alligator
Looking for quick amigurumi project to make with Big Twist Value yarn? This easy alligator crochet pattern creates a charming little friend that can sit in the palm of your hand. All parts of this no sew pattern are worked off of the main body, with few well-placed bobble stitches to create ridges on his back and tail. Abner would make a great introduction to no sew part attachment!
Creepy Eyeball
This bloodshot crochet eyeball is full of creepy energy that you’ll love for Halloween decor, juggling, or even throwing at people (because why not?). The shape is just your basic sphere, with a few simple color changes and some easy embroidery to create its jagged veins. Whip up a whole bunch of these for a spooky display or craft fair table!
Little Oyster
If you have tiny bits of Big Twist Value yarn in your stash, this beginner-friendly amigurumi makes a fabulous scrap buster! Each ruffly-shelled oyster takes only a small amount each of two different colors of worsted weight yarn. With their endearing little faces, they make ideal classroom gifts or craft fair items. Or add some to your collection of crochet sea creatures!
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