
The Basic Stitches of Amigurumi
Whether these stitches are new to you or you are just here for a quick refresher before starting your next project, I hope you find these tutorials helpful and clear.
These skills and stitches are the foundation for great amigurumi and all other crochet.
Table of Contents
Increase and Invisible Increase (inc)
Decrease and Invisible Decrease (dec)
Mattress Stitch (sewing together parts)
Walking Slip Knot
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Increase and Invisible Increase (inc)
Decrease and Invisible Decrease (dec)
Mattress Stitch (sewing amigurumi parts)
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Working in the Round

Kati is the designer behind Hooked by Kati. With thousands of patterns sold around the world, Kati prides herself in creating innovative, easy-to-follow amigurumi patterns. She has designed for several publications, including Crochet!, Crochet World, Simply Crochet, and I Like Crochet. Kati finds her inspiration in science fiction, video games, and numerous visits to the zoo — all passions she shares with her husband and two boys.


One Comment
Jean Davis
Hi, Kati. Last year I made 2 of the wonderful Dragonlings and had no trouble. I am now trying to do the back ridges on a 3rd and cannot it to come out at all. I wonder if you could expand on the direction for the back ridges, or maybe send a tutorial?
Thank you for all you do,
Jean