Amimono Amigurumi Crochet Starter Kit for Beginners

Four crocheted potted succulents with smiling faces from the Amimono kit

$36.99

編み物 · Amimono: Japanese for things made by knitting or crochet, stitch by stitch, by hand.

An evening you make with your hands.

Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of crocheting small, round, stuffed characters. This beginner kit has everything for your first ones: yarn in the right colors, hooks, stuffing, safety eyes and a step-by-step booklet. Put the phone down, make a cup of tea, and over a few quiet evenings you'll have little companions for your desk or shelf.

Choose your kit

Four succulents. Four smiling potted plants, from easiest to trickiest, each about 4 in tall.
Two elephants. A pair of small grey elephants with pink and blue ears, each about 4 × 3 in.

Why you'll love it

Made for first-timers. The booklet walks you through each stitch and each piece in order.
Everything in one box. No trip to the craft store before you start.
A screen-free wind-down. The rhythm of simple stitches is a calm way to end the day.
A gift that makes gifts. Crochet one to keep and one to give away.

What's in the box

Four succulents: green, white, almond, brown, pink, yellow and black yarn; stuffing; 12 safety eyes; 2 crochet hooks; steel and plastic yarn needles; 5 stitch markers; small scissors; step-by-step booklet
Two elephants: grey, pink, blue and white yarn; stuffing; 8 safety eyes; 2 crochet hooks; steel and plastic yarn needles; 5 stitch markers; small scissors; step-by-step booklet

Details

Finished size: about 4 × 3 in (10 × 8 cm) per piece. Sizes vary a little with how tightly you crochet.
Skill level: beginner
Origin: imported. Japanese-inspired craft.

Good to know

A craft kit for adults and teens (13+). It includes scissors, needles and small parts, so keep it away from young children.
The finished pieces are decorations, not toys for children under 3: safety eyes are small parts.
Yarn colors can vary slightly from the photos.