Amigurumi (pronounced am-ah-ga-roo-me) is a Japanese term meaning “crocheted or knitted stuffed doll”. It may look challenging, but amigurumi is actually one of the easiest forms of crocheting, as it usually only involves single crochet stitches.
One search on Pinterest or Ravelry will give you a bizillion sweet and adorable amigurumi patterns that you can make in 2 to 5 hours. Several traditional amigurumi patterns are very small, measuring about 5 inches max, and usually involve crocheting in the rounds, which you can easily do while binge-watching Stranger Things or Gossip Girl.
Since 2017 has finally arrived, here are 12 adorable, easy and fun amigurumi patterns…one for each month of the year! If you’re New Year’s resolution is to learn something new or finally pick up crocheting, amigurumi is a great place to start!
12 Amigurumi Patterns for the New Year
January
Sweet Snowman Amigurumi
February
Love Bunny Amigurumi
March
Pot of Gold Wreath
April
Crocheted Easter Eggs
May
Crocheted Lamb Amigurumi
June
Shark Week Shark Amigurumi
July
Crocheted Popsicles Amigurumi
August
Pineapple Amigurumi
September
Sweet Apple Amigurumi
October
Pumpkin Amigurumi
November
Adorable Turkey Amigurumi
December
Crocheted Christmas Lights
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