Level 2 Crocheting Course: Amigurumi, Let's Make an Octopus!
Learn about the basic stitches for crocheting amigurumi (the Japanese art of crocheting small creatures) by crocheting a small octopus! Students will learn the magic ring, single crochet increase/decrease and the half double crochet.
Katie C
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(196)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this multi-course class, students will learn how to read a crochet pattern in order to make a simple and cute octopus. This course is designed for those that already know how to do the basics in crocheting, such as doing a single crochet stitch. If you are just learning how to crochet, I HIGHLY recommend taking my 'Level 1 Crocheting' class first. It will teach you the very basics of crocheting! The first course will be about how to do the basic stitches that are often used in amigurumi, such as making a magic circle, the single crochet increase and decrease. The second course will be about reviewing the stitches learned in the first course. We will practice this by making a crocheted ball in this lesson. The third course will be all about making a cute crocheted octopus! We will use the techniques learned in the first and second course and build on that to make an octopus, along with learning a few more stitches, such as crocheting in the back loops and doing a half double crochet. This class is very hands on, and there will be plenty of references. I will show how to do each stitch slowly, so that it is easier to understand.
Learning Goals
In addition to learning how to read a crochet pattern, the students will also learn the following stitches:
Single Crochet Increase
Single Crochet Decrease
Single Crochet Back Loop only
Half Double Crochet
Slip Stitch
Other Details
Supply List
REQUIRED: -Yarn: It's best to buy acrylic yarn for this course. Any color is fine! -Crochet hook: the size of the crochet hook does not matter for this lesson, but beginners may have an easier time crocheting with a bigger hook -Scissors -Needle: if using regular needles makes you uncomfortable, you can purchase plastic needles from a hobby store -Stuffing: Poly Fiber Fill, Yarn scraps, or something soft to stuff the octopus with -Stitch Marker (Craft marker used for marking a new row of stitches) OPTIONAL: -Materials for the Octopus's Eyes (Safety Eyes or Felt)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will provide videos showing how to do each of the stitches used in making this project. After the second and third course from this lesson, I will also provide a pattern for both making a ball and the octopus.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 158 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class
