Frequently Asked Amigurumi Questions

Basic Stuff

What does amigurumi mean?
Amigurumi is basically Japanese for 'knitted doll', usually worked in the round, without turning. One feature typical of amigurumi is cute animals with big heads! All of our animals are crocheted in the round, and we try to add as few extras as possible: so, with the exception of eyes and noses, everything is crocheted!
Typically, amigurumi are tiny little animals, but we don't think they have to be! Most of our amigurumi are about 8" tall- making them awesome stuffed animals!
How can we contact you? And should we feel bad about sending an email?
To contact me (Stacey), email: stacey (ATT) freshstitches (DOTT) com. And, NO, you shouldn't hestitate to email! If a pattern seems tricky, or if you want to make a request, just let me know!
Our website also has lots of resources for helping you crochet amigurumi. Click HERE to check out our resources section: including videos of basic crochet stitches and amigurumi assembly techniques. Click HERE to get to our blog: where we regularly write about amigurumi tips and techniques, helpful hints and good sources for amigurumi supplies.

Where can I find free amigurumi patterns?
We're always trying to add another free pattern or two... to see our free patterns, click here.
Is there any way to tell how difficult a pattern is?
Yup! On each pattern page, we list the difficulty level, in accordance with the crochet standards set by the Craft Yarn Council of America. These levels, however, are only estimates. If you have specific questions about difficulty (i.e. which stitches are required), send us an email!
Can I sell amigurumi made from your patterns?
Not without asking us first. Our patterns are protected by copyright, which means that they are for personal use only. Please contact Stacey for information about resale.
How big are completed FreshStithces amigurumi animals?
Now that's a good question. The animals come in different sizes, but are mostly in the 6-8 inch tall range. If you click on the picture of the animal, a complete description will come up, including the finished size. If you would like to make a smaller animal, we recommend using a dk (or sport) weight yarn, and a smaller crochet hook. Read this article to see how to make thread animals using our patterns! If you really want a size that isn't listed, email me, and I may be able to post the same animal in a new-and-improved size!

How do I get my FreshStitches pattern?
You purchase the patterns from our website using Paypal's secure checkout. Patterns are emailed immediately after purchase, to your paypal email address.
Help, I didn't get my pattern!
Our patterns are delivered automatically via a fancy computer system, and there's a possibility that something could have gone wrong. But, before getting too flustered, do a couple of things. First, check that your PayPal email address. That's the one that your pattern will be sent to (unless you specify otherwise), even though sometimes, it hasn't been updated to your most used address. Second, check your 'junk' or 'spam' folder. Sometimes emails get send there by very tough spam filters. Third, keep in mind that if you pay by e-check, the patterns won't be sent until after the e-check clears, which can take up to a week. If you've done those things, and still can't find your pattern, send us an email.
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