Crochet for Beginners: Create Food-Inspired Amigurumi

A course by Laetitia Dalbies , Textile Artist

Textile Artist. Montpellier, France.
Joined April 2021

Discover the imaginative world of crochet by learning to create a colorful amigurumi that delights people of all ages

98% positive reviews (64)
2,604 students
Audio: French
French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · Italian · Dutch · Polish · German

Discover the imaginative world of crochet by learning to create a colorful amigurumi that delights people of all ages

Have you ever imagined crocheting a giant radish? If you thought this was an activity exclusively reserved for your grandmother, you're in for quite a surprise! With just some yarn and a crochet hook, textile artists like Laetitia Dalbies create the most amazing, contemporary pieces.

In this course, learn the basics for crocheting objects with volume, humor, and lots of color. For the final project, make an amigurumi—a Japanese soft toy—in the shape of a giant radish or piece of fruit of your choice and stitch some joy into your home!

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What will you learn in this online course?

18 lessons & 15 downloads

The hook and the magic ring
8 minutes, 38 seconds
Stitches and Techniques 1
14 minutes, 20 seconds
Stitches and Techniques 2
11 minutes, 16 seconds
The colour
3 minutes, 18 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (64)
  • 2,604 students
  • 18 lessons (2h 24m)
  • 15 additional resources (3 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: French
  • French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · Italian · Dutch · Polish · German
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Crochet a food-inspired amigurumi. The model created for teaching purposes is a cute little radish.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is suitable for everyone. All you need is a love of crochet or simply the desire to have a go at it.

Requirements and materials

In terms of materials, you need a number 6 crochet hook, balls of cotton yarn, stuffing, a stitch marker, a pair of scissors, and a yarn needle.


Reviews

2,604 Students
64 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Laetitia Dalbies

A course by Laetitia Dalbies

Teacher Plus
Textile Artist

With a grandmother working as a stylist in Paris and a nanny who taught her to knit... Laetitia Dalbies has been passionate about textile creation since she was a child. After studying art and photography in Montpellier, she discovered crochet when her daughter was born and decided to make it her profession.

A poetic universe full of soft, unique, and vibrant creations, natural materials, and a taste for color association... This is what characterizes her work, whether it's crochet, punch needle, knitting, or sewing. She has already published two books with Éditions Eyrolles: PunchNeedle, 27 créations à broder and Dinette, Fruits, légumes et gourmandises à crocheter.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • influences
  • U2

    Discover the hook

    • Presentation of equipment and supplies
    • The hook and the magic ring
    • Stitches and Techniques 1
    • Stitches and Techniques 2
  • U3

    Research for the project

    • The inspiration and the sketch of the project
    • The colour
    • Other possible shapes
  • U4

    Crochet your creation

    • Foliage
    • Body of the radish: first step 1
    • Body of the radish: first step 2
    • Body of the radish: first step 3
    • Radish body: stuffing and finishing
    • From radish to amigurumi
    • Other finite forms
  • U5

    Share your amigurumi

    • Staging
    • Personalization
  • FP

    Final project

    • Crochet for Beginners: Create Food-Inspired Amigurumi

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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Crochet for Beginners: Create Food-Inspired Amigurumi. Craft course by Laetitia Dalbies

Crochet for Beginners: Create Food-Inspired Amigurumi

A course by Laetitia Dalbies
Textile Artist. Montpellier, France.
Joined April 2021
  • 98% positive reviews (64)
  • 2,604 students