If your amigurumi doesn't stand up on its own, there are a few things you can try:
1. Lean the amigurumi against something.
I've used a notebook as the background and had someone hold the top side of the notebook just right so the amigurumi doesn't fall over. I've also leaned the notebook up against books and pillows.
2. You can try putting tape on the bottom of the amigurumi.
The tape may be somewhat visible, but you could edit it out later. I've done this to amigurumis that are a bit top heavy.
3. You can lay the amigurumi down and take the photo from above.
You can also try using a white paper and fold a part of the bottom as a flap for it to stand on. I try this for a more consistent look for shadows in the background.
Whether these work or look good for your amigurumi, depends on the design, size, and the angle of the photo.
Made in May 2012.
1. Lean the amigurumi against something.
I've used a notebook as the background and had someone hold the top side of the notebook just right so the amigurumi doesn't fall over. I've also leaned the notebook up against books and pillows.
2. You can try putting tape on the bottom of the amigurumi.
The tape may be somewhat visible, but you could edit it out later. I've done this to amigurumis that are a bit top heavy.
3. You can lay the amigurumi down and take the photo from above.
Whether these work or look good for your amigurumi, depends on the design, size, and the angle of the photo.
Made in May 2012.
5.10.2012
The Purple Elephant Amigurumi
I get inspired to do so many projects at a time, I often don't finish most of them for years or I just end up completely forget about them and stumble on a bag of stuff later wondering what I was doing!
I recently found this little elephant guy. I think I made him only a few months ago... as well as about 5 other colors I made that I have yet to sew. Oops!
Made in May 2012.
I recently found this little elephant guy. I think I made him only a few months ago... as well as about 5 other colors I made that I have yet to sew. Oops!
Made in May 2012.
5.04.2012
Puff Stitch Video
I received a couple of questions about the stitches in the puff stitch hat. The video is for the puff stitch itself and the photo tutorial is for a decrease puff stitch.
DECREASE PUFF STITCH
The first puff stitch round is easy until you are greeted with holes (spaces) in the next round.
Focus on the loop on top of each puff stitch. There's where you put your puff stitches and increase (two puffs in one!)
If you are having difficulties crocheting through a tight stitch, go into that space instead! (even I cheated)
Yarn over and insert the hook into the front loop of a puff stitch.
Yarn over and pull through the remaining loops.
Puff stitch:
Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull thru 3 loops
*Yarn over, insert back into the stitch, yarn over and pull thru loops.*
(*repeat 3 more times)
Dec puff:
Yarn over, insert hook into front loop of the puff st then insert hook into the next st's front loop, yarn over and pull 3 loops thru.
Yarn over, pull 2 loops thru.
Hope this helps!
DECREASE PUFF STITCH
The first puff stitch round is easy until you are greeted with holes (spaces) in the next round.
Focus on the loop on top of each puff stitch. There's where you put your puff stitches and increase (two puffs in one!)
If you are having difficulties crocheting through a tight stitch, go into that space instead! (even I cheated)
Yarn over and insert the hook into the front loop of a puff stitch.
Yarn over and pull through the remaining loops.
Puff stitch:
Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull thru 3 loops
*Yarn over, insert back into the stitch, yarn over and pull thru loops.*
(*repeat 3 more times)
Dec puff:
Yarn over, insert hook into front loop of the puff st then insert hook into the next st's front loop, yarn over and pull 3 loops thru.
Yarn over, pull 2 loops thru.
Hope this helps!
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