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The idea for FreshStitches began in 2008 when crochet designer, Stacey Trock, noticed a distinct lack of patterns for big and cuddly stuffed animals. A handful of adorable designs later- FreshStitches was born! Since then, FreshStitches patterns have become legendary for their cuteness, detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Using the abundance of help and information in the patterns, numerous crocheters have crocheted a FreshStitches animal as their first crochet project! ...more

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A little help assembling amigurumi

Today is another ‘Tip Tuesday’! Today, I’m going to share a little tip that helps me when I’m assembling tricky amigurumi pieces (although, you could use this when you’re seaming anything small)!

I use locking stitch markers to hold my pieces in place!

I’ve already talked about using locking stitch markers to help you keep track of your rounds while crocheting, but they’re great for holding two pieces of fabric together, as well!

Just place a couple around the piece that you’re attaching, and it’ll be held in place- making your sewing even easier. Yay!

2 Responses to “A little help assembling amigurumi”

  1. kala says:

    Great tip, I’ll have to try that!

  2. Cora says:

    Great tip wish I had remembered that the other day trying to attach a piece onto a body.

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