TCS Tutorials

  • Q: What stitches do I need to know to crochet an animal?

    You will only need to know a few basic stitches to make almost all of my amigurumi patterns! I will list them here for you, with video tutorials for each one!
  • How to Read an Amigurumi Pattern

    I'm so excited to walk you through one of my crochet amigurumi patterns!
  • How to Crochet and Oval

    In this video I show how to crochet a basic oval shape!
  • How to change colors in the round?

    In this video, I show how to easily change colors in the round...
  • Q: What supplies do I need to get started with making crocheted animals?

    In this post I share my favorite amigurumi supplies. What I love about amigurumi is that the supplies are very affordable, so it’s really easy to g...
  • Q: Why does my crocheting have holes in it?

    Help! There are holes in my amigurumi! How to avoid seeing stuffing through your crochet stitches.
  • Q: How do I stuff my amigurumi?

    In this video, I show how I stuff the head, body, arms and legs of a crocheted animal!
  • How to Sew Arms and Legs on Crochet Amigurumi Dolls

    In this video, I show how I sew arms and legs on my amigurumi. I also gives tips on stuffing limbs, crocheting across the top to close them, and how to position them on the body of your amigurumi.
  • How to Embroider Facial Details

    Embroidering the details on amigurumi can be so simple! In this video, I show you how to sew on sleepy eyes, a nose, a little smile, and eyebrows! ...
  • Securing Yarn Embroidered Details

    This tutorial shows how to secure your embroidered yarn so it will not pull out!
  • Sew invisible seams for Amigurumi

    I love the clean look of this invisible seam (also called a “running stitch seam”). I use this whenever I’m sewing a flat piece of a different colo...
  • How to crochet in the Front & Back Loops Only

    Have you ever wondered what it means to crochet in the front loops only (FLO) or the back loops only (BLO)? In this video I show how to crochet bot...