Which yarn to choose for amigurumis?
Whether you're new to crochet or an expert, we often ask ourselves the question: Which yarn to choose for amigurumis?
We will try to see it a little more clearly with our guide, because each thread has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the yarn used, the results will be very different and will not match for all projects.
In this guide, we will present to you the 3 most used types of thread: -
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1. Chenille Yarn
For what achievements? Chenille yarn is known for its softness and bouncy texture, which makes it ideal for creating soft amigurumis, stuffed animals, comforters, Pokémon and even large and small children's toys.
The advantages: Chenille yarn is the easiest and quickest to crochet due to its thickness (generally size 6), which allows for quicker creations. Chenille yarn also allows you to offer brighter colors than cotton creations, for example.
Disadvantages: Its main disadvantage is that it can pill and break if the chenille is of poor quality which is the case for many chenille yarns on the market unfortunately. (One piece of advice: avoid caterpillars from Action for example).
Also important, you must choose a certified chenille: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 , which certifies that the yarn does not contain any toxic substances because the lint will often be in contact with the skin.
At lilyWools , we specialize in chenille yarn and offer 4 types from the Himalaya brand known to be of the highest quality.
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2. Fluffy yarn
For what achievements? As with chenille yarn, fluffy yarns are mainly used to make soft toys, cuddly toys and amigurumis.
The advantages: Fluffy yarn stands out because it is the softest yarn for making Amigurumis. Its fibrous, soft and light texture gives a more voluminous appearance to the creations.
Disadvantages: Due to its many fibers, it is known to be more difficult to crochet because it can happen that more novices lose their stitches more easily. A word of advice: use stitch markers. It is often said that it is better to start with chenille yarn and once mastered, move on to fluffy yarn to try new projects.
Fluffy yarn
3. Cotton thread
For what achievements? It is the most used thread for making Amigurumis. It allows you to make figurines of all kinds, dolls, educational toys, etc.
The advantages: Cotton thread is appreciated for its resistance and versatility. Due to its thread size, it generally allows you to make much more detailed Amigurumis. Their firmer texture makes it possible to structure shapes well and create more precise pieces and collections.
the disadvantages: The creations with cotton thread are longer, meticulous and generally take more time.
The Himalaya brand has developed a yarn specifically for making Amigurumis, with its Himagurumi yarn which is a clever blend of cotton and acrylic. This allows you to have a precise thread but also more bulky than traditional cotton.
Cotton Thread
The Himalaya brand has developed a yarn specially for making Amigurumis, Himagurumi yarn. It's a clever mix of cotton and acrylic. This allows you to have a precise thread but also more bulky than traditional cotton.
Conclusion
Choosing the right yarn for your amigurumis will therefore depend above all on the effect you want to obtain and the use you want to make of your creation.
At LilyWools, we want you to find everything you need to make your favorite Amigurumis. Explore our ranges and find the perfect yarn for your next creations!